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Military aircraft evacuating S. Koreans in Lebanon returns home
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Seoul Fireworks Festival ends smoothly, but leaves piles of trash
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Yoon set for talks with Marcos in Philippines
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Baseball star Hwang Jae-gyun, T-ara's Jiyeon file for divorce mediation
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[AtoZ into Korean mind] The price of numbers: How rankings shape lives in Korea
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2 US B-1B bombers conducted joint drill with S. Korean Air Force on Oct. 1 Armed Force Day
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[Exclusive] Korea’s defense acquisition agency fails to meet legal standard for women representation
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Firefighters’ 3,000 won meals spark nutrition concerns
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From thrillers to animation: Netflix's 2025 Korean originals promise universal fun, fresh stories
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'Will AI steal my job?' Koreans among nationalities feeling most threatened by AI
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Top global IP offices discuss cooperation in ‘Industry 4.0’ era
INCHEON -- The world’s top five intellectual property offices have gathered this week in Songdo, Incheon, under South Korea’s chairmanship to discuss cooperation in light of the “fourth industrial revolution” amid the rising importance of intangible knowledge-based assets, according to the Korean Intellectual Property Office.The annual roundtable of IP5 kicked off on Tuesday to run through Thursday, marking the third such event to be held in Korea, since the first in 2008
June 12, 2019
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Samsung leverages 8K tech in NY
To promote its 8K display technology, Samsung Electronics sponsored the 8K Display Summit, a gathering of industry experts in Manhattan, New York City, the company said Wednesday.“With the rapid expansion of 5G wireless network technology, (the) 8K display market is expected to make great strides,” said Sonia Chen, director of display marketing at Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions America, at the event. “In particular, it will receive the spotlight among the millennia
June 12, 2019
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SK Innovation to support social ventures through crowdfunding
South Korean oil and chemical company SK Innovation plans to support local social ventures through crowdfunding, the firm said Wednesday.A social venture is a firm that focuses more on addressing social problems and less on profit. Selected social ventures will be supported by SK Innovation employees through crowdfunding. Each employee can voluntarily invest up to 1 million won ($846) in the social ventures. For every 1 million won raised, SK will match the investment. Profits will later be
June 12, 2019
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For 12 years, IP5 leads efforts on unified patent ecosystem
For the past 12 years, the world’s top five intellectual property offices -- known collectively as the IP5 offices -- have led global efforts to build a unified, applicant-friendly patent system. They have also improved the quality of the patent examination process and the efficiency of relevant administrative work by integrating the concepts of work-sharing, data exchange and standardization, say the organizers of the 12th annual IP5 meeting in Incheon, South Korea’s western port ci
June 12, 2019
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[News Focus] 1 in 6 car buyers choose import brands
SEJONG -- The automobiles segment was one of the few hot-button issues during South Korea’s respective negotiations for a free trade agreement with the United States and the 28-member European Union.The Korea-EU FTA and Korea-US FTA, which took effect in July 2011 and March 2012, respectively, heralded the era of import cars in the nation under eased tariff barriers. Market insiders say that German carmakers -- the most popular import brands in Korea -- have been propelled forward in
June 11, 2019
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Panel blames electric shock, poor management system for ESS fires, not companies
Ending a five-month-long probe into energy storage systems that caught fire, the South Korean government blamed defects in devices, poor management and systems, without holding companies accountable for the fires.On Tuesday, a private-public joint committee, formed in January to look into the series of fires, announced the results of the probe, saying multiple factors played a role in the 23 fires that occurred over the past year. It highlighted four factors: a lack of battery protective systems
June 11, 2019
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Return of Korean Air heiress hints at family feud over succession nearing end
The surprise return of an heiress to Hanjin Group appears to signal that the family members of the group’s late chairman are close to settling succession plans of the transport empire, with each taking core businesses, according to industry sources and reports on Tuesday.On Monday, Hanjin Group said in a statement that Cho Hyun-min, the youngest daughter of the late Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Yang-ho, has been reinstated as a senior vice president at Hanjin KAL, the holding company of Hanji
June 11, 2019
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Road trip event by SK Energy rakes in youth participation
More than 137,000 people entered their names as of Tuesday for the SK Oilro Pass, a travel event that launched a week ago targeting those aged between 25 and 35.The SK Oilro Pass is a 200,000 won ($170) gas charging card by SK Energy that can be used at some 3,600 SK gas stations nationwide. To be given out to 1,000 winning candidates with the most inspirational road trip ideas, each petrol card is enough to power a 5-day trip on the road, the company said. SK Oilro Pass event kicked off o
June 11, 2019
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Late Korean Air chairman's daughter forced to resign amid scandal returns
The younger daughter of Korean Air Lines Co.'s late chairman, Cho Yang-ho, returned to two management positions at logistics-centered Hanjin Group on Monday, 14 months after she was forced to resign amid controversy over her misbehavior. Hanjin KAL, the holding company of parent Hanjin Group, has appointed Cho Hyun-min as its senior vice president and executive vice president at the group's real estate developer."At Hanjin KAL, she will be in charge of managing corporate social responsibili
June 10, 2019
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Ediya Coffee beefs up investment in R&D, coffee roasting technology
Ediya Coffee, which focuses mainly on small shops offering low-cost coffee, has been boosting its investment in research and development and coffee roasting technology in an effort to increase its competitiveness, the company said Monday. Amid the expanding Korean coffee market -- the world’s third-largest following US and China as of last year -- Ediya Coffee said it has increased R&D spending for its coffee and bakery products by 20 percent each year. As part of its efforts
June 10, 2019
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Hyundai Motor, Rotem to develop hydrogen-powered tram by 2020
South Korea’s largest automaker, Hyundai Motor, and its locomotive arm, Hyundai Rotem, are slated to develop a hydrogen-powered tram by 2020, which will be the first of its kind in the nation. On Monday, Hyundai Rotem said the two companies had agreed to cooperate on developing a train powered by hydrogen. Hyundai Motor plans to deploy hydrogen fuel cell stacks on trains developed and manufactured by Hyundai Rotem, which will also build the system interface to be installed between train ca
June 10, 2019
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Korean game developers oppose classification of gaming as disease
A group of Korean game developers and companies said Monday they will oppose the Health Ministry plan to adopt the World Health Organization’s acknowledgement of gaming as a disease, instead labeling the pursuit as a healthy sport for those seeking fun. In a statement directed at the Welfare Ministry and an association of addiction psychiatrists, game developers raised a skeptical voice in opposition to the classification.“We are deeply concerned that the hundreds of papers written s
June 10, 2019
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Olive Young launches global online mall for foreign shoppers
CJ Olive Networks’ health and beauty store Olive Young launched its first global online mall Monday, as part of its efforts to strengthen its global business and promote K-beauty products, the company said. According to Olive Young, the opening of its online mall targeting foreign shoppers in some 150 countries follows rapidly growing overseas demand for K-beauty products. The service, which can be found at global.oliveyoung.com, is the first e-commerce platform for overseas
June 10, 2019
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[Feature] Pharmacists turn to YouTube
Lee Jee-ae, a 30-year-old office worker in Seoul who proclaims herself to be a health fanatic, has her own way of choosing medication: YouTube.Type the Korean word for pharmacist -- “yaksa” -- on YouTube, and an endless list of videos showing broadcasters in white gowns providing medicinal information rolls out, she said. YouTube is where Lee learned the maximum magnesium supplement intake a day is 350 milligrams, and that there are different expiration dates for different types of p
June 10, 2019
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[Sky’s the Limit] Big buyer NHIS signals real estate market trend shift
The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles and videos about some of the most expensive and fascinating landmark office buildings in Seoul. -- Ed.The real estate market for office buildings, which involves multibillion-won units even for average transactions, tends to be defined by lump-sum landmark deals. Investor attention is usually fixed on the most expensive item on the market, the tallest building in the city or country, or the most commercially active complex.But when the seller o
June 9, 2019
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Google’s Stadia to launch in November, excluding Korea
Google’s plan of launching cloud-based game streaming platform Stadia in November but to exclude Asia disappointed Korean gamers Sunday, with some raising doubts as to the success of the newest service. Stadia, touted by Google as the “new generation game platform powered by the best of Google,” will launch in just 14 North American and European countries in November. Google’s Vice President for Product John Justice said the company is “working hard to expand Stadia
June 9, 2019
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Posco to invest W20b in smart factories for SMEs
South Korea’s largest steelmaker Posco plans to support small steel companies to build their smart factories, investing 20 billion won ($16.9 million) over the next five years, according to the company on Sunday. A total of 30 billion won in investment -- including 10 billion won from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups -- will be injected to help around 500 selected companies, Posco said. Through the project, companies willing to build smart factories will be provided with up to 100 m
June 9, 2019
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Steel industry beset by tougher environmental regulations
South Korea’s increasingly stringent environmental regulations are hobbling its steel industry, already beset by falling sales and rising raw material prices. Last week, three regional governments representing South Chungcheong Province, North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province insisted that local steel companies Posco and Hyundai Steel halt their steel mills for 10 days over violations of the Clean Air Conservation Act. The provincial governments said Posco’s steel
June 9, 2019
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Ryan in Las Vegas: Kakao character attends US licensing festival
South Korean tech company Kakao has sent representatives of its character merchandising subsidiary to attend a popular US licensing festival in Las Vegas this week, as the Korean company is seeking to introduce its popular characters to the global market. According to Kakao IX, which runs Kakao’s character business, its popular characters were showcased during Licensing Expo 2019 held from Tuesday to Thursday. The company’s character booth was decorated under the theme of “Hell
June 7, 2019
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Original soundtrack for Netmarble’s ‘BTS World’ released ahead of game
South Korean game company Netmarble is releasing the original soundtrack for its new mobile game “BTS World” on Friday at 6 p.m. (local time), the company said.Titled “Dream Glow,” the soundtrack features BTS members Jin, Jimin and Jungkook, as well as British artist Charli XCX.It is produced by the Norwegian team Stargate, which has produced records for chart toppers Beyonce, Rihanna and Khalid, to name a few. The soundtrack was also mixed by renowned mixing engineer Man
June 7, 2019