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AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
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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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North Korean trash balloons cross border day after Seoul military parade
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Ex-presidential official’s leaked phone call rattles conservative bloc
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Prosecution closes 'Dior bag' case amid opposition uproar
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Man escapes DUI charges by downing bottle of soju while pulled over
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Pay debate plagues foreign nanny pilot
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K-pop star lip-syncing controversy flares up again
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Court confirms sentence for rapper who attempted to evade national service
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English guru helps students foster creativity
With Korean society emphasizing the importance of the “creative economy,” novel and imaginative ideas are becoming more valuable than ever. Professor Min Byoung-chul, professor of international studies at Konkuk University, looks to help students’ capacity to come up with such ideas through his business English class. The class, which is conducted entirely in English, centers on teaching the techniques needed while working at global companies, according to Min. This includes presentation skills,
Social AffairsOct. 8, 2015
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[Editorial] Appeal to heed
A group of 1,000 intellectuals issued a statement earlier this week to appeal to political parties to accelerate work to follow up on the recent labor reform agreement reached by the tripartite committee of government, labor and employers. The statement, signed by economists, professors, former government ministers, attorneys and journalists, was addressed to the floor leaders of the ruling and the main opposition parties and the chairman of the National Assembly Environment-Labor Committee. P
EditorialOct. 8, 2015
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Volkswagen Korea chief apologizes, vows recall
The South Korean unit of German carmaker Volkswagen apologized Thursday for an emission-rigging scandal and vowed to take “all necessary measures” including a voluntary recall of the vehicles in question.The scandal erupted after it was revealed last month that Volkswagen Korea had sold some 120,000 vehicles with a device to cheat the pollution tests. To date, over 11 million cars worldwide are believed to have been installed with hidden software that can switch on pollution controls when it det
IndustryOct. 8, 2015
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[Editorial] Park’s men
Two key Blue House aides -- presidential spokesman Min Kyung-wook and Park Jong-joon, the deputy head of the presidential security service -- have resigned from their posts to run in the parliamentary elections next April. The two join Jun Kwang-sam, a former Blue House press officer who stepped down last month with the same parliamentary ambition. The Blue House said that they asked all the presidential staff about their future plans and that no more Blue House staff would run in the upcoming
EditorialOct. 8, 2015
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Park, Obama to discuss more N.K. sanctions, but not THAAD: envoy
Amid North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile threats, Seoul and Washington will explore the possibility of additional sanctions and other ways to deter another major provocation during their summit next week, the U.S. ambassador here said Thursday. Mark Lippert, however, ruled out a stationing of advanced U.S. missile defense assets on the peninsula as an item on the agenda for Presidents Park Geun-hye and Barack Obama, though she is scheduled to visit the Pentagon during her trip accompanied
Foreign AffairsOct. 8, 2015
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Suspect denies charge in Itaewon murder trial
The key suspect in a reopened murder case denied his charges of stabbing a South Korean college student to death in Itaewon, Seoul, nearly two decades ago at the first court hearing on Thursday. Arthur John Patterson, a 35-year-old U.S. citizen, was extradited to Korea late last month to face a new trial on charges of murdering Cho Joong-pil, 22, in 1997 at a Burger King restaurant in Itaewon, a multicultural district frequented by expats residing in Seoul. Arthur Patterson (Yonhap)At the hearin
Social AffairsOct. 8, 2015
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Parties collide over state history textbook
Rival parties traded barbs again during a parliamentary audit of the Education Ministry on Thursday over the government’s impending decision on whether or not to reinstate contentious state-published history textbooks for secondary education. Members of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy stepped up their offensive, arguing that state history textbooks would allow the government to whitewash the flaws in controversial figures such as President Park Geun-hye’s late father, for
PoliticsOct. 8, 2015
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[Kim Hoo-ran] For the love of humanity
Today Koreans celebrate the 569th anniversary of the promulgation of Hangeul, the Korean writing system. When Koreans are asked to name the one part of their cultural heritage that they are most proud of, many will respond “Hangeul” without hesitation. King Sejong the Great, one of the most revered of all Korean rulers, together with a group of royal scholars, invented Hangeul, also known as Hunminjeongeum, in 1443. After three years of fine tuning, Hangeul was officially promulgated with the pu
ViewpointsOct. 8, 2015
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POSCO, Renault Samsung tie up for auto steel biz
POSCO, the nation’s top steelmaker, said Thursday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Renault Samsung Motors, the Korean unit of France’s Renault Group, to develop high-performance steel products for cars. “Renault Samsung and POSCO have overcome the economic slowdown through innovations. Our partnership will create business synergies in various business functions, ranging from production to technology to marketing,” said Oh In-hwan, POSCO’s steel business division chief. Rena
BusinessOct. 8, 2015
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10 % of foreign students lack visas: lawmaker
Nearly 10 percent of foreign students studying in Korea were found to be in the country illegally, a lawmaker’s report showed Thursday.According to Rep. Kim Tae-nyeon who obtained the Justice Ministry’s data, 8.1 percent of over 86,000 foreign students here stayed here illegally last year. Of them, 651 were studying in Korea’s top 28 universities. He also accused universities of recklessly recruiting foreign students for financial gain, and argued that they provided insufficient supervision afte
Social AffairsOct. 8, 2015
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[Photo News] Graff showcases flagship jewelry
GRAFF SHOWCASES FLAGSHIP JEWELRY — A model showcases Graff Diamonds’ Carissa Collection in a special exhibit at The Shilla Seoul on Thursday. The U.K.-based multinational jewelry-maker is displaying a number of its flagship jewelry collections at the Graff store inside the hotel until Oct. 17. (Graff Diamonds)
IndustryOct. 8, 2015
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Disgraced Lotte heir reignites family feud
Former Lotte Holdings vice chairman Shin Dong-joo on Thursday sued his younger brother and Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin to take claim of what he “was destined to have” -- control of the retail giant. In an impromptu press conference, the eldest son of Lotte founder and honorary chairman Shin Kyuk-ho claimed that his expulsion from managerial roles of Lotte affiliates in both Korea and Japan was made through illegitimate processes, and that he would seek reinstatement as well as compensati
IndustryOct. 8, 2015
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Fashion world in love with collaboration
Even established, conglomerate-backed fashion labels need a breath of fresh air, and more and more fashion companies are partnering with foreign figures to revamp their lineups and draw public attention for higher sales. Invite celebrities, star stylists American hip-hop artist Kanye West proved that he was more than just a musician when his footwear collaboration with Adidas became a mega success in faraway Seoul. Fashion and hip-hop enthusiasts queued in front of Adidas stores a couple of day
IndustryOct. 8, 2015
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Panda Korea zeroes in on China with showbiz glam
With China’s e-commerce market estimated at around 104.6 billion yuan ($16.5 billion), companies in different sectors around the world have been flocking to what they see as a gold mine. Amid the craze, the performance Panda Korea, a South Korean e-commerce operator, has shown so far is impressive. “Panda” means “sell” in Korean, alongside being the name of China’s symbolic animal.Panda Korea founder and CEO Lee Jong-sik poses for The Korea Herald at the company’s headquarters in southern Seou
IndustryOct. 8, 2015
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Twitter runs tweet session with U.S. ambassador to Korea
U.S. Ambassador Mark W. Lippert texts his message during a live tweet session with Korean Twitter users on Thursday. (Twitter Korea) Korean Twitter users had a rare chance to communicate directly with U.S. ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert through a question-and-answer session organized by Twitter Korea on Thursday. It was the second tweet session with VIPs in Korea, organized by Twitter Korea, after one with K-pop boy band GOT7 earlier this week. During the session, users of the microblo
TechnologyOct. 8, 2015
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Samsung denies data leak from LoopPay hack
Samsung Electronics on Thursday denied viral news reports that hacking attempts in March against LoopPay, the mobile payment solution provider for its Samsung Pay, led to a payment data leak in an attempt to ease consumers’ concerns over their privacy. “The first thing to know is that Samsung Pay was not impacted by the LoopPay hack and at no point was any personal payment information at risk,” the tech giant said in a post on its official blog Thursday. A mobile user makes tries to pay using
TechnologyOct. 8, 2015
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KCCI chief plays down delay in joining TPP
KCCI chairman Park Yong-maan.The head of Korea’s largest business association called for calm and objectivity amid heavy criticism against the South Korean government for its lack of effort to participate in the recently-concluded Trans-Pacific Partnership. “Many have been criticizing that Korea has missed out on a huge market that takes up 40 percent of the global economy by not partaking in the TPP. I ask everyone to calm down and take on a more objective viewpoint,” said Park Yong-maan,
IndustryOct. 8, 2015
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Tous Les Jours introduces butternut squash breads
Tous Les Jours, the bakery chain run by CJ Foodville, has launched a new line of breads made with butternut squash, known to be rich in nutrition and low in calories. The breadmaker has launched five types of breads, and one cake made with butternut squash, which is harvested from a farm operated by five-star hotel chef Choi Jong-sup. “The chain has been launching various seasonal products using only the highest-quality ingredients. Customers will also love our new butternut squash breads made w
IndustryOct. 8, 2015
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Philips introduces SoftPal Pooh LED lamp
Netherlands-based Philips, a global leading company in health and well-being sectors, has introduced a new LED night light made in the shape of Disney’s flagship character Winnie the Pooh. The Pooh SoftPal portable light friend is designed to help soothe children who are afraid of the dark. Made with soft silicon and rounded, the lamp is highly durable and safe to handle, according to the company. The lamp is priced around 40,000 won ($35) and can be purchased through Korea’s major retailers. P
IndustryOct. 8, 2015
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Primera launches limited edition of Watery Cream
Primera, a skin care cosmetics brand under South Korean beauty giant Amore Pacific, has launched a limited edition of its flagship Watery Cream Alpine Berry. The cream’s case has been designed to feature an eco-friendly illustration as part of its efforts to support the protection of the earth’s wetlands. The company will donate part of the cream’s sales profits to The Biodiversity Foundation in Korea. Primera’s Watery Cream Alpine Berry is a moisturizing cream made with alpine berry and papaya
IndustryOct. 8, 2015