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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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AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
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'Smart pill'? ADHD treatment prescriptions spike this year
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[KH Explains] Korea pursues ‘fire-free’ batteries amid EV fears
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Samsung tightens its belt amid crisis winds
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Food tycoon Paik Jong-won's Theborn Korea pushes toward IPO
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[Herald Review] One of Netflix's most expensive Korean originals returns, but at what cost?
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Man calls 119, found dead 1 week later because officials went to wrong place
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[Josh Rogin] Who benefits most from the attacks in Paris?
At the same time murderers were attacking Paris, the West’s top diplomats were traveling to Vienna with the goal of replacing a mass murderer, Syrian President Bashar Assad. The world’s attention is now on the Islamic State, taking the pressure off the Syrian regime right at the moment when pressure might have been effective. The Syrian regime has avoided large-scale fights with the Islamic State. Assad wants the Islamic State to remain an imminent threat, so the international community will see
ViewpointsNov. 16, 2015
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[Editorial] Off-the-cuff remarks?
Last week, a senior Saenuri Party lawmaker raised the possibility of a revision of the Constitution during a media interview, reigniting speculation about changing the current five-year single-term presidency. Hong Moon-jong, a leading member of the Saenuri Party faction that is closely allied to President Park Geun-hye, said that a semi-presidential system in which a president is responsible for external affairs and a prime minister is responsible for domestic affairs may better ensure continu
EditorialNov. 16, 2015
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[Editorial] Ban’s Pyongyang visit
If U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon realizes his plan to visit Pyongyang this week — reported Monday based on an unnamed U.N. source — it should serve to further the cause of reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula and contribute to North Korea’s denuclearization. Since assuming the top post at the U.N., Ban, a former Korean foreign minister, has repeatedly said that he would do everything possible to promote inter-Korean reconciliation and a resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue. If th
EditorialNov. 16, 2015
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Kim Soo-hyun among most influential figures in Chinese showbiz
Iconic hallyu star Kim Soo-hyun ranked among the five most influential figures in Chinese show business, according to a survey conducted by a Chinese broadcaster. Kim Soo-hyun (Yonhap)The survey put together five categories: media attention, influence on the public, reputation, frequency of media exposure and overall impact. Kim, who shot to stardom through mega-hit SBS drama series “My Love from the Star,” making millions of female hearts flutter in the process, sets trends in whatever he wear
PerformanceNov. 16, 2015
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April returns as fivesome on Nov. 25
K-pop girl group April, downsized from a sextet after Somin left the group, will return to the music scene with five members on Nov. 25, its agency DSP Media said Monday. (DSP Media)The agency uploaded a teaser video via its official YouTube channel, with April’s logo under a pink background. The forthcoming album’s title will be “Boing Boing.”Former member Somin recently withdrew from the group. “Somin will move on with her new life, leaving April. She has been mulling over the future of her c
PerformanceNov. 16, 2015
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What Big Bang means to iKON
YG’s new boy group iKON spoke about what labelmate Big Bang means to them.As the newest boy group from YG Entertainment, iKON faces the big task of continuing in Big Bang’s footsteps while differentiating themselves at the same time. iKON (YG Entertainment)“They’ve given us a lot of help since ‘WIN,’ and they’re our idols to a certain extent,” said leader B.I in a group interview at a Seoul cafe on Monday. “WIN” refers to the survival TV program “WIN: Who is Next,” where the team’s members went
PerformanceNov. 16, 2015
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‘Forum to spread start-up spirit across Korean society’
Global Entrepreneurship Week Korea 2015, the Korean counterpart of Global Entrepreneurship Week, kicked off Monday at The-K Hotel in Seocho-gu, Seoul.The Korea Herald interviewed Nam Min-woo, president of the Korea Entrepreneurship Foundation, which organized the program with the Kauffman Foundation.Following is the text of a written interview with president Nam. Korea Herald: What is Global Entrepreneurship Week?Nam Min-woo: The event is a week for bringing in and celebrating start-up founders
IndustryNov. 16, 2015
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Bobby and B.I say they‘re perfect pair
Bobby and B.I of idol group iKON say that they make the best duo.“We’re a duo who really care for and like each other,” Bobby said during a group interview in Seoul Monday, talking about the two iKON rappers’ single “Anthem.”“At the end of the song, there are lyrics that talk about how great we are together, like ‘Leslie Cheung and Chow Yun Fat.’ We hope fans will really hear those lyrics.”Other lyrics compare the duo to “cabbage and radish” and “beer and chicken.”B.I and Bobby (YG Entertainment
PerformanceNov. 16, 2015
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What made Ju-ne cry on ‘Apology’ set
Idol group iKON member Ju-ne talked about what made him cry on the set of the music video for iKON’s new single, “Apology.”“The director asked me in a cut if I would be able to cry, but I couldn’t really do it,” he said during a group interview at a Seoul cafe on Monday.“I ended up thinking about my mom, and that made the tears come. I think it came out well in the music video, and I was happy,” he said. Ju-ne (YG Entertainment)Regarding the other members’ acting, Ju-ne said, “I didn’t get to se
PerformanceNov. 16, 2015
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Rival parties split over violence at protest rally
South Korea's ruling and opposition parties showed mixed reactions Monday over a massive rally that took place in downtown Seoul on Saturday, respectively pointing fingers at protesters and police for the violence.The ruling Saenuri Party defined the protest, which was mainly against the government's plan to adopt state history textbooks for secondary students and labor reform measures, as an "illegal political rally" and called for harsh punishments against those who led the protest."Those 'pro
PoliticsNov. 16, 2015
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Samsung to face hurdles in keeping 20% smartphone share: S&P
Top smartphone maker Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to face challenges in keeping its 20-percent level market share around the globe due mainly to growing rivalry from Chinese firms, a credit appraiser said Monday.Standard & Poor's said Samsung is set to face challenges as the barriers in the smartphone industry against Chinese firms have weakened."These companies, and an increasing number of other smartphone makers, now offer good-quality smartphones at affordable prices, benefiting from c
Nov. 16, 2015
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Seoul ready to fend off financial fallout of Paris terror
The South Korean government said Monday that it will heighten monitoring of the local economy and financial market and if necessary, it will take action to fend off any fallout from the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed more than 120 people.At least 129 people were reported dead on Friday (local time) following several separate terror attacks in and around the French capital, apparently committed by the Islamic State extremist group.In a hastily arranged meeting, the finance ministry said t
Nov. 16, 2015
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Korean stocks hit 50-day low after terror attacks
The Korean bourse and currency were hit Monday due to a selloff by foreign investors after terrorist attacks in France over the weekend roiled Asian financial markets.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell to the lowest in one and a half months, plummeting 1.53 percent, or 30.27 points, from the previous session to finish at 1,943.02. The attacks in France are estimated to have accelerated the losing streak of the benchmark equity index, which was already bearish on expectations of a U.S. r
Nov. 16, 2015
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Seoul shares dip 1.53% on Paris shock
South Korean stocks plunged to an almost 3-month low Monday as investors remained concerned that the terrorist attacks in Paris will weigh down the eurozone economy.The local currency lost ground against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 30.27 points, or 1.53 percent, to 1,943.02. Trading volume was light at 408.7 million shares worth 4.08 trillion won ($3.48 billion), with decliners surpassing gainers 631 to 200.Analysts said the Paris attacks, believed to be
Nov. 16, 2015
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Kindergarteners’ blast anti-communism contest sparks controversy
Videos of 6- to 7-year-old children making strong anti-Communist remarks during a speech contest held at a church in Seoul went viral, sparking controversy among social media users. “Let’s become kindergarteners who fight against the evil Communist Party and defeat them,” a girl shouted in the string of videos released by the church, which requested to stay anonymous, on a portal site in June. In another clip, a boy wearing a military uniform says, “The reason why this country was torn apart was
Social AffairsNov. 16, 2015
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Korea toughens rules on online news
South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday that it would toughen regulations governing online news companies and services, beginning this Thursday.Under the revised Newspaper Law, media companies with editorial staffs of five, rather than the current three, will be allowed to register with the ministry and operate online news services.They will also be required to hand in supporting documents showing that their employees will be and are receiving benefits such as health in
CultureNov. 16, 2015
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France hits back, striking IS in Syria after Paris carnage
French warplanes pounded Islamic State’s Syrian stronghold Sunday in retaliation for a wave of coordinated attacks claimed by the jihadists which left 129 people dead in Paris. An undated handout photograph issued by the French Ministry of Defense on 15 November 2015 shows a French fighter jet part of the Operation Chammal taking off from a base in the Gulf. (Yonhap-AFP)As the nation prepared to mourn the victims with a minute of silence Monday, French police released a photograph of a suspect a
World NewsNov. 16, 2015
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Korea to punish open market firms over deceptive displays
Korea’s Fair Trade Commission will punish the country’s four leading open market firms over alleged deceptive displays of products, the antitrust watchdog said Monday. The firms -- Gmarket, Auction, Interpark and 11st -- have been under investigation for allegedly labeling products as “best goods” or placing them at the top of their respective websites in exchange for advertising fees. “The FTC is in the final stage to complete an examination report on the open market firms’ unfair practices. We
IndustryNov. 16, 2015
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Park proposes investment in exchange for N.K. nukes
President Park Geun-hye told the leaders of economically advanced countries Sunday that South Korea would invest in North Korea’s infrastructure together with the international community were Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear ambitions.Speaking at the first session of the G20 summit held in Turkey, the South Korean leader was suggesting a joint investment project for the reclusive regime and other parts of Northeast Asia that have substantial growth potential as well as high demand for infrastruc
North KoreaNov. 16, 2015
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Three KBO clubs sign new foreign players
Three South Korean baseball clubs announced signings of new foreign players Monday.The Doosan Bears, the reigning Korea Baseball Organization champion, acquired right-hander Michael Bowden on a one-year deal worth $650,000.A first-round pick for the Boston Red Sox in 2005, Bowden made 103 Major League Baseball appearances from 2008 to 2013, with a record of 3-5 and a 4.50 in 103 appearances. The 29-year-old American spent the 2014 season with the Seibu Lions in Japan and split his 2015 season be
BaseballNov. 16, 2015