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Seoul Fireworks Festival ends smoothly, but leaves piles of trash
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[AtoZ into Korean mind] The price of numbers: How rankings shape lives in Korea
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Can Jennie break the K-pop solo artist slump?
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Yoon set for talks with Marcos in Philippines
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[Exclusive] Korea’s defense acquisition agency fails to meet legal standard for women representation
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First lady’s Dior bag scandal to be at center of Assembly audit
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Seoulites celebrate coexistence at Wellness Seoul 2024
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Ex-president's daughter investigated for drunk driving accident
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Yoon honors veterans of Korean War in trip to Philippines
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'Culinary Class Wars' producers deny trying to spice up results
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KAI inks $110m deal to deliver trainer jets to Thai gov't
South Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer, Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd., said Thursday that it signed a deal to export trainer jets to the Thai government for around $110 million. The deal inked in Seoul between leaders of the two sides called for KAI to deliver four units of the T-50TH to the Thai government within 30 months of the contract, the company said in an emailed press release. The T-50TH will likely replace the outdated L-39 model that the Thai air force has been using for train
Sept. 17, 2015
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Hyundai's carmaking secrets allegedly leaked to Chinese firm
Prosecutors said Thursday they have indicted 10 people on charges of leaking component blueprints of Hyundai Motor Co., the country's top carmaker, for the development of a Chinese automobile.The Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office said a 30-year-old man, identified only by his surname Cho, is suspected of siphoning 71 component designs of Hyundai's car bumpers from its business partner, known by its initial D, while working there. Cho was on dispatched duty from another company to pa
Sept. 17, 2015
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Yuhan-Kimberly seeks new markets with ‘glocalization’ strategy
When competing global baby product companies made inroads into Korea, Yuhan-Kimberly outsmarted them with the so-called “glocalized” business strategy, whereby it adapted its international products around the peculiarities of the local culture.“Korean consumers are very picky and fussy about products. By meeting their requirements and feedback, we were able to produce high-quality diapers which now satisfy consumers from other countries,” Yuhan-Kimberly president and CEO Choe Kyoo-bok said in an
Sept. 17, 2015
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Will Mercedes mangling video lead to refund law revision?
The Korean government and politicians are moving to revise the law on car management so that consumers can get a full refund or an exchange when their new cars are defective.The moves came after a video of a man smashing up his $200,000 Mercedes-Benz car went viral online last week. The video shows the man hammering his S-class sedan with a golf club in front of the Gwangju branch of Shin Sung Motors, the German luxury carmaker’s local dealership. A captured image from a video of Yoo smashing hi
Sept. 17, 2015
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WWF publishes report on marine wildlife
The World Wide Fund for Nature, a leading global conservation organization, has published the Living Blue Planet Report on the state of marine wildlife, its Korean office said Wednesday.According to the report, the population of marine wildlife has decreased by half in the past 40 years, with some declining by nearly 75 percent.Additionally, fish populations critical for human security were on the decline and coral reefs may completely disappear by 2050 due to climate change.The report tracked 5
Sept. 17, 2015
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Ottogi launches camping foods
Ottogi has launched a full range of processed food and sauces for campers.“At this time of the year we see a sales increase of processed foods by around 30 percent as people enjoy outdoor activities, especially camping,” an Ottogi spokesman said. The Ottogi Original Barbecue Sauce is infused with herbs and red wine, a match for pork belly, steak or chicken wings. The Ottogi Barbecue Hot Sauce grabs the flavor of charcoal and even spicier red pepper.For those who prefer to have non-barbecue menu
Sept. 17, 2015
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Lolita Lempicka launches L’eau en Blanc
French perfumery brand Lolita Lempicka has launched a limited-edition fragrance called L’eau en Blanc. Under the concept of “the immortal love between lovers,” the perfume represents the pure and untarnished image of a flower bouquet, said AmorePacific, the maker of the perfume. Its top note starts with violet and iris, then goes down to the middle note’s white violet and raspberries. The base note finishes with a powdery ambience with musk and heliotropium. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com)
Sept. 17, 2015
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Pringles releases Sweet Mayo Cheese flavor
Potato snack brand Pringles has released its “Sweet Mayo Cheese” flavor, inspired from the Belgian tradition of eating potatoes with mayonnaise. The product has already received acclaimed in Japan. “We have managed to capture the velvety softness of the cheese and the sweet aroma of mayonnaise infused on the crispy chips,” the company stated. “While honey and butter-pasted chips are popular in Korea, this will open a new trend of soft and sweet crisps,” it added. A package of 110-gram Pringles S
Sept. 17, 2015
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Lotteria adds onion ring in chicken burger
Lotteria upgraded its best-selling chicken burger by adding onion rings. “The fried onion makes the burger voluptuous while adding crunchiness to the burger. The main concept was to add the dessert factor to the burger meal,” the company said. While the chicken burger has become bigger, the price is going down. The single chicken burger is priced at 2,900 won ($2.50) and the combo with french fries and pop is priced at 5,100 won. The company will offer Lipton sparkling ice tea for free until Sep
Sept. 17, 2015
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Korea Ginseng Corp. offers Chuseok sets
Korea Ginseng Corp. has launched three holiday hamper sets, targeting gift swappers during the Chuseok holiday that falls from Sept. 26-29. The packages are the “Hyeondam Set” consisting of red ginseng extract Every Time and Red Ginseng Tablet and the “Damyul Set” consisting of red ginseng extract as well as red ginseng tablets. The “Jongyeong (respect)” Set consists of mild red ginseng extract and chewable multivitamins. The items are priced from 56,000 won ($48). (baejisook@heraldcorp.com)
Sept. 17, 2015
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Laneige launches Edge Drawing Eyeliner
Cosmetics brand Leneige launched the Edge Drawing Eyeliner, which helps users draw sophisticated eye lines with a felt tip. The liquid dries within three seconds of contact, thanks to the tailored polymer contained inside the liquid. The eyeliner comes in two types -- Sharpie for those with single eyelids who need dramatic changes in the thickness of the eye line, and Pen Tip for those with double eyelids. The pen also comes in two colors -- deep black and dark brown. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com)
Sept. 17, 2015
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Two Samsung units deny merger reports
Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animated film studio, has been chosen to receive the 2015 Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award from the annual film festival in Busan, the festival said Thursday.The studio was recognized for producing "numerous masterpieces with an extended production period, providing a stable production system as well as training successors for the development of animations," the organizing committee of the Busan International Film Festival said in a release. "The studio has also left a
Sept. 17, 2015
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Lotte head says family feud over
Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin seized the parliamentary spotlight on Thursday by taking the witness stand for an audit, promising there would be no more family feuds and reconfirming that the conglomerate was Korean. During the parliamentary audit of the antitrust watchdog Fair Trade Commission, Shin apologized for causing public concern over a recent bitter family fight and vowed to improve transparency of the retail giant’s murky governance structure.Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin test
Sept. 17, 2015
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Auction employee charged for malignant Coupang rumors
An employee at leading online shopping site Auction, operated by eBay Korea alongside Gmarket, was charged Thursday with spreading malignant rumors regarding the death of a worker at rival firm Coupang, according to police. A 27-year-old female Auction employee surnamed Choi has been detained for spreading false rumors via KakaoTalk on Sept. 8 that “a 34-year-old female Coupang managing director died of a heart attack, likely stemming from extremely high workload pressures and frequent overtime
Sept. 17, 2015
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Consumer dissatisfaction rising over flight mileage use
Consumer dissatisfaction over the use of flight mileage is rising, as a rising number of people reportedly face difficulties in purchasing tickets or upgrading their seats using their air mileage. The number of related claims filed to the Korea Consumer Agency has risen by 60 percent on-year from 280 to 448 cases as of July 2015, according to data provided by the KCA to Rep. Park Byung-suk of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy. (123rf) “An increasing number of consumers are
Sept. 17, 2015
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[Photo News] SK leads energy education
SK LEADS ENERGY EDUCATION -- SK Energy was recognized Thursday by the Ministry of Education for its excellence in promoting energy education in South Korea. Since May 2014, the company has been running an energy awareness campaign on Junior Naver, a portal website for children, as well as airing animation programs on kids-friendly TV networks. (SK Energy)
Sept. 17, 2015
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Foreign plastic surgery patients skyrocket in last 5 yrs
The number of foreign patients receiving plastic surgery in South Korea has shot up 13-fold since 2010 thanks to Chinese tourists, a report showed Thursday. The number of foreigners visiting cosmetic clinics operating in South Korea reached 36,224 last year, up from 2,851 tallied in 2009, according to the report submitted to a parliamentary audit by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute. The 2014 figure accounted for 10.2 percent of the country's total foreign patients of 354,389 las
Sept. 17, 2015
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Mobile carrier hopeful cries foul over evaluation process
A local consortium seeking to win a license as a new mobile operator claimed Thursday that the evaluation process to pick a new player is unfair and largely swayed by existing bigger players. Korea Mobile Internet has been working to earn approval from South Korea's telecom regulator to become the country's fourth mobile carrier, but its previous efforts have been rejected six times. KMI said it is concerned as members of key panels involved in the evaluation processes hold "close relationship
Sept. 17, 2015
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LG in quandary over smartphone slump
LG Electronics Inc., South Korea's No. 2 smartphone maker, is suffering a prolonged slump in its smartphone business in the face of increased competition, which is forcing it to sharply cut the prices of its high-end smartphones, industry sources said Thursday.The average price of 17 smartphones manufactured by LG Electronics stood at 175,341 won ($149.29) for customers who opt for 60,000-won level subscription plans offered by the country's top mobile carrier, SK Telecom Co.Under similar price
Sept. 17, 2015
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S. Korean display makers up presence in display market in Q2
South Korean panel makers expanded their presence in the global market for mid-sized displays in the second quarter, data showed Thursday, while other global rivals lost ground.Samsung Display Co. accounted for 25 percent of the mid-sized display market, mostly for smartphones, in the April-June period, up 1.3 percentage points from a quarter earlier, the data compiled by industry tracker DisplaySearch showed.LG Display Co., Samsung's smaller local rival, held a market share of 14.5 percent in t
Sept. 17, 2015