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Yoon warns North Korea against nuclear attack attempt
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81-year-old model awarded ‘best dressed’ in Miss Universe Korea
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Seoul mayor suggests shift in immigration policy
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'Smart pill'? ADHD treatment prescriptions spike this year
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AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
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[KH Explains] Korea pursues ‘fire-free’ batteries amid EV fears
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[Herald Review] One of Netflix's most expensive Korean originals returns, but at what cost?
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Food tycoon Paik Jong-won's Theborn Korea pushes toward IPO
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Samsung tightens its belt amid crisis winds
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Man calls 119, found dead 1 week later because officials went to wrong place
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Top court approves limit on giant retailer's operating hours
The nation's top court on Thursday ruled in favor of municipalities restricting operating hours of giant retailers.The Supreme Court returned to a lower court for reconsideration of a ruling that was in favor of the six plaintiffs, including E-Mart, Homeplus and Lotte Mart, seeking nullification of district offices' order to cut their operating hours. It said the regulation is legitimate and is necessary to protect public interests. Under the regulation, big-box discount chains including so-cal
IndustryNov. 19, 2015
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Nivea holds tin can cream photo engraving events
Nivea, a brand established under German skin care giant Beiersdorf, is holding an event to put personal photos into the caps of its tin-stored creams through mid-January of next year as part of its brand marketing campaign. The event, taking place at select E-Mart branches and drugstores on set dates, has seen more than 100 daily participants and delivered 1,000 personalized Nivea tin creams to consumers since kicking off in October, according to the firm. Nivea’s branding event will take place
IndustryNov. 19, 2015
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Uniqlo launches Star Wars collaboration products
Uniqlo will launch a new Star Wars clothing lineup featuring characters from the beloved classic film series next Monday to celebrate the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Fashion items for both men and women -- including hoodies, Heattech wear, sweatshirts, umbrellas and tote bags -- will be printed with Star Wars characters including Darth Vader and Stormtroopers as part of the collaboration. Starting Nov. 27, the Japanese apparel maker will hand out tickets to the new Star Wars film
IndustryNov. 19, 2015
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Bershka to transform store design
Bershka, a clothing brand established under Spain’s Inditex, the owner of brands Zara and Massimo Dutti, has unveiled a new design concept for its stores dubbed the “Stage.” It will also open a new store in Hongdae under the new design scheme. Inspired by music, concerts and the backstage culture, the brand’s “Stage” interior was designed to reaffirm the brand’s position as a leader of the latest trends in fashion and music as well as top-notch technologies. The new design concept is high-tech a
IndustryNov. 19, 2015
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Innisfree introduces Christmas products
Innisfree, a skin care brand owned by South Korea’s cosmetics giant AmorePacific, is introducing limited-edition versions of 13 of its products as well as selling candles and diffusers in celebration of the Christmas season. The brand’s flagship Green Tea Seed Cream, Eco Nail Polish collection, perfumed hand creams, ampule-intense cushion and tinted lip balm, among others, are available in Christmas-inspired packaging. The special candles and diffusers are available in three scents -- Sweet Holi
IndustryNov. 19, 2015
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Kolon unveils new aviator jackets
Kolon FnC, the fashion unit of South Korea’s materials manufacturer Kolon Industries, has rolled out a new bomber jacket dubbed “the bomber parka” under its men’s casual fashion brand Series. Inspired by classic aviator jackets, Kolon’s new bomber jacket is filled with goose down, offering extra warmth and comfort for those seeking outdoor activities in cold weather. The stylish waist-length jacket is fitted with a hood for a more casual look, is available in two colors -- camouflage and khaki
IndustryNov. 19, 2015
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Columbia releases new aviator jacket
Global outdoor clothing brand Columbia has released a new bomber jacket, dubbed the Cloudcap Cove Down Jacket, in line with the growing popularity of aviator or pilot jackets. Inspired by winter jackets worn by pilots and navy sailors that are shorter in length, the bomber jacket allows for easier movement of the upper body. Columbia’s new aviator jacket is also padded with faux fur, increasing warmth and offering heightened protection against strong winds in the winter. The jacket was styled t
IndustryNov. 19, 2015
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Philips Korea introduces new hair curler
Philips Korea, the local branch of leading Dutch health care company Philips, has launched a new automatic hair curling iron in South Korea. Philips ProCare Auto Curler HPS940 heats up in less than 30 seconds and automatically rolls, heats and curls hair. Users can select from three heat settings -- 170, 190 and 210 degrees Celsius -- and three time settings -- 8, 10 and 12 seconds -- depending on the desired curling effect. The device also comes with a “professional brushless motor” that enable
IndustryNov. 19, 2015
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Civic group sues Volkswagen over emissions scandal
A Korean civic group has sued German carmaker Volkswagen over an emissions-rigging scandal, claiming that it affected public health rights, the organization said Thursday. A total of 22 members of civic group Countermeasure Committee for Public Livelihood said they filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen Korea CEO Thomas Kuehl for allegedly taking massive financial advantage by violating rules, and causing environment problems, thereby affecting the public health. This is the first time that a third
Social AffairsNov. 19, 2015
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Korea soon to strike deal with Indonesia to kick off KF-X
South Korea is in the final stage of negotiations with Indonesia over their partnership on a local fighter jet development program and the results will possibly come early next week, the defense procurement agency said Thursday."(Bilateral negotiations) are in the finalizing stage," Kim Si-cheol, spokesman for the Defense Acquisition Program Administration said at a press briefing. "The result is possible for early next week." Indonesia previously agreed with South Korea last month to shoulder 2
DefenseNov. 19, 2015
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Majority leader mulls law banning masks at rallies
The ruling party chief said Thursday that the party should actively mull a law that bans the wearing of masks during rallies to prevent protesters from turning violent while hidden behind anonymity."We should begin rooting out illegal rallies hidden behind facial masks just like the entire world is rooting out the Islamic State group hidden behind facial masks," Rep. Kim Moo-sung of the Saenuri Party said during a meeting of the party's senior members.The comments came after a labor umbrella uni
Social AffairsNov. 19, 2015
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Korea to launch 'K-Sale Day' ahead of Black Friday
South Korea's major retailers are set to kick off another massive sales event on Friday to attract customers with aggressive discounts on various items for nearly a month through the year-end holiday season. The Federation of Distribution Industry said 72 companies, both in stores and online, will offer huge discounts on their stockpiles across the board during the 26-day sales event called "K-Sale Day."K-Sale Day begins one week before "Black Friday", the biggest sales event in the United State
Nov. 19, 2015
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Government files suit against Sewol operator demanding compensation
The government on Thursday filed a suit against the operator of the sunken ferry Sewol demanding it reimburse the government the money for the compensation given to the victims.The Ministry of Justice filed the lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court, demanding that Cheonghaejin Marine Co. and its 22 employees pay 187.8 billion won ($161 million) that the government had paid to compensate for the losses incurred by the ferry, which sank off the southwest coast on April 16, 2014. The amount
Social AffairsNov. 19, 2015
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Seoul shares vault 1.3% on FOMC minutes
South Korean stocks jumped more than 1.3 percent Thursday as uncertainties surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy direction eased following the release of its minutes that hinted at a potential rate hike. The local currency closed higher against the greenback.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index advanced 26.03 points to 1,988.91. Trading volume was moderate at 414.7 million shares worth 5.06 trillion won ($4.32 billion), with gainers outpacing losers 587 to 231.The Federal Open
Nov. 19, 2015
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Steelmaker head gets jail term for embezzlement
The head of South Korea's third-largest steelmaker received a 42-month jail term Thursday for gambling abroad with millions of dollars he embezzled.The Seoul Central District Court also ordered Chang Sae-joo, chairman of Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., to pay a fine of 10 million won ($8,600) and forfeit another 510 million won.The 62-year-old was indicted in May on charges of misappropriating more than 20 billion won from the company since 2003 and using part of it to gamble in Las Vegas."The defendant
Social AffairsNov. 19, 2015
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Chief prosecutor nominee grilled over political neutrality
President Park Geun-hye's pick for top prosecutor vowed to protect political neutrality Thursday as it emerged as a key issue in the ongoing confirmation hearing for the nominee.Kim Soo-nam, deputy head of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, has been nominated to replace Prosecutor General Kim Jin-tae whose two-year term expires in early December."I will handle every case in accordance with the law and the principle after taking into account the people's voice that political neutrality should be pr
PoliticsNov. 19, 2015
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Seoul would have to take U.S. side in event of collision in South China Sea: expert
South Korea would have to side with the United States if the ally collides with China over the disputed South China Sea, an expert in Asia-Pacific affairs said Thursday."In case of an emergency in the South China Sea, South Korea would have no choice but to move in accordance of the South Korea-U.S. alliance," Shin Gi-wook, a professor at Stanford University in California, said in a lecture hosted by the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses.South Korea appears to be under growing dilemma as the
Foreign AffairsNov. 19, 2015
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New highway to Sejong City due in 2025
From news reportsThe government announced a plan Thursday to build a new highway linking Seoul and the country’s administrative capital Sejong by 2025.After a meeting of economic-related ministries, officials said the government will invest 6.7 trillion won ($5.75 billion) for the project, including 5.3 trillion won from the private sector.Transport Ministry officials said the government made the decision to reduce traffic congestion on the current main highways of the Gyeongbu and Jungbu expres
Nov. 19, 2015
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U.N. admits Ban planning N. Korea trip
NEW YORK (Yonhap) ― Discussions are underway about U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s willingness to play a constructive role on the Korean Peninsula situation, “including traveling there,” his spokesman said Wednesday.The remark by U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric was seen as a de-facto acknowledgment that talks are underway to set up what would be Ban’s first visit to North Korea, though the spokesman did not elaborate on those “discussions.”“The secretary-general has always expressed his wi
North KoreaNov. 19, 2015
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International school in Seoul raided over alleged fraud
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office on Thursday said it has raided the Seoul branch of a British international school for suspected embezzlement of billions of won.The prosecution searched Dulwich College Seoul located in Banpo-dong, southern Seoul, on Monday and seized operation logs and bank accounts for scrutinizing the school’s expenses.The school is reportedly suspected of establishing a paper company abroad to embezzle the school funds. The Seoul branch of Dulwich opened in 2010
Social AffairsNov. 19, 2015