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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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Korean firms target EV charging market in US
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Seoul sees further jump in cost of dining out
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Teens banned from entering, working at 'hold 'em' pubs, cafes
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[Foreigners Who Loved Korea] Tracing Underwood’s legacy
In Korea’s turbulent path toward independence and nation building, there were foreign nationals who stood steadfastly by the Korean people, although their contributions have been largely overshadowed by those of Korean patriots. The Korea Herald, in partnership with the Independence Hall of Korea, is publishing a series of articles shedding light on these foreigners, their life and legacies here. This is the seventh installment. ― Ed. Horace G. Underwood with his wifeOn the grounds of Yonsei U
Oct. 26, 2015
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Training cars to be smarter
A black sedan pulls over by the gate next to a group of men. The seemingly insignificant sight edges over to the realm of science fiction when the door opens to reveal no one sitting in the car, not even the driver.The car turns out to be a fourth-generation prototype of a self-driving vehicle developed by the Automotive Control and Electronics Laboratory at Hanyang University. Yet at first glance, it looks just like any other vehicle roaming the streets of Seoul, with no bulky devices hauled on
Oct. 23, 2015
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From classical scholar to policy adviser
On the cover of Emanuel Pastreich’s “Hangukinman moreuneun dareun Daehanminguk” ― translated by the author as “A Different Republic of Korea” ― bought in preparation for the interview with the author is nothing less than a golden seal of approval from President Park Geun-hye.Well, it isn’t exactly the presidential seal; the golden seal that sits demurely at the bottom left of the book cover claims that the book was Park’s recommended reading. Indeed, the news of how Park read the book during her
Oct. 21, 2015
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[Foreigners Who Loved Korea] Zhou Enlai, Chinese revolutionary and like-minded comrade of Korean patriots
In Korea’s turbulent path toward independence and nation building, there were foreign nationals who stood steadfastly by the Korean people, although their contributions have been largely overshadowed by those of Korean patriots. The Korea Herald, in partnership with the Independence Hall of Korea, is publishing a series of articles shedding light on these foreigners, their life and legacies here. This is the sixth installment. ― Ed.Zhou EnlaiMany Koreans are well aware of Zhou Enlai as a represe
Oct. 12, 2015
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Actor Lee Min-ho named goodwill ambassador for 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games
Actor Lee Min-ho South Korean actor Lee Min-ho was named Friday as a goodwill ambassador for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Lee is the first actor to take on the role for the first Winter Games in South Korea. The local organizing committee said it appointed the 28-year-old hallyu star with three future Olympic Games to be held in Asia. After PyeongChang, Tokyo will host the 2020 Summer Olympics and Beijing will stage the 2022 Winter Olympics. The award-winning actor has starred in
Sept. 25, 2015
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Watchdog shares policies on fighting corruption
Lee Sung-bo(center), the head of Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, poses with International Ombudsman Institute chief John Walters (left) and IOI secretary general Gunther Krauter at the IOI board of directors meeting in Windhoek, Namibia. (ACRC)The head of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission attended an international ombudsman meeting to share South Korea’s policies for handling civil complaints, the state-run anticorruption body said Wednesday.ACRC chairman Lee Sung-bo i
Sept. 24, 2015
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Kumho Tire promotes ‘Beautiful Sharing’
Kumho Tire has been at the forefront of “Beautiful Sharing” through multiple works of social philanthropy in an age of increased importance on corporate social responsibility.The company has been continuously helping out the disadvantaged. Last week, Kumho Tire executives and employees participated in cooking and providing school lunches at the Seoul Southern Community Rehabilitation Center for the disabled.Kumho employees also visited low-income disabled households to deliver food and assess th
Sept. 3, 2015
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[Foreigners Who Loved Korea] Bethell, vanguard of the anti-Japanese press
In Korea’s turbulent path toward independence and nation building, there were foreign nationals who stood steadfastly by the Korean people, although their contributions have been largely overshadowed by those of Korean patriots. The Korea Herald, in partnership with the Independence Hall of Korea, publishes a series of articles shedding light on these foreigners, their life and legacies here. The following is the fifth installment. ― Ed. By Kim Hyong-mok, Senior research fellow, Independence Hal
Aug. 31, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Introducing the world, one dish at a time
Taking a seat in his cooking studio in Sangsu-dong, Seoul producer Lee Wook-jung was doing little to dispel his globetrotting image.“I just got back from a week in Kyoto,” he said. The KBS producer, best known for his Peabody Award-winning 2008 series “Noodle Road,” has spent a considerable amount of the year outside Korea, scoping out locations and interview subjects for his documentaries. With an academic background in cultural anthropology, culinary training from Le Cordon Bleu London and the
Aug. 30, 2015
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Chadwick International appoints new head
Chadwick International has named Shelly Luke Wille the new head of school as part of its key leadership reshuffle, school officials said Tuesday.Wille succeeded Charles Sachs as the new head of the school located in Songdo, Incheon, effective for the 2015-16 school year that started last week. She has vowed to implement long-term strategies to enhance the learning environment and education program, which is based on International Baccalaureate. Shelly Luke Wille (Chadwick International)“I’m thr
Aug. 25, 2015
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KORAIL chief calls for Seoul to lead inter-Korean railway
As KORAIL president and chief executive, Choi Yeon-hye was sedate, soft-spoken and well versed in the intricate web of railroad technologies, as well as the industry’s inner workings, brandishing her 20-odd years of expertise as a “railman.” Touching on a now-severed inter-Korean railway and the ongoing program to rebuild its southern section, however, she appeared resolute and principled. Reconnecting the line across the border is not a matter of commercial feasibility, she said, but of nationa
Aug. 21, 2015
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[Foreigners Who Loved Korea] Chiang Kai-shek, a monumental Chinese leader who advocated Korean independence
In Korea’s turbulent path toward independence and nation building, there were foreign nationals who stood steadfastly by the Korean people, although their contributions have been largely overshadowed by those of Korean patriots. The Korea Herald, in partnership with the Independence Hall of Korea, will publish a series of articles shedding light on these foreigners, their life and legacies here. The following is the fourth installment. ― Ed.Japan’s imperialist desires did not stop with the invas
Aug. 10, 2015
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Herald wraps up ‘Young Diplomats’ program
Herald Corp.’s three-day program for aspiring diplomats and opinion leaders ended on Sunday with some 300 participants expressing their satisfaction over a series of high-profile figures’ lectures on diplomacy and world affairs. Singaporean Ambassador Yip Wei Kiat delivers a lecture during the Young Opinion Leaders’ Knowledge Forum at Yonsei University’s International Campus in Songdo, Incheon, on Friday. Held at Yonsei University’s International Campus in Songdo, Incheon, the program consisted
Aug. 9, 2015
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Salvation Army to give financial aid to handicapped
Attendants to the Salvation Army signing ceremony included (From left): Cochlear Korea general manager Hwang Yong-jae, Seinmedex Korea president Ko Chang-hoon, Surgitech Korea president Park Sang-woo, Asianstar managing director Nam Yong-wan and Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle headquarters secretary-general Lee Su-geun. (Salvation Army)The Salvation Army Korea signed an agreement Wednesday with local companies to provide medical expenses for the physically challenged in low-income households.I
Aug. 6, 2015
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Former U.S. envoy to teach at HUFS
Kathleen StephensHankuk University of Foreign Studies is to appoint Kathleen Stephens, a former U.S. ambassador to South Korea, as a chair professor for its diplomacy course, officials said Monday.Stephens will be teaching at the HUFS division of language and diplomacy, which combines language study and a training course for diplomatic skills. It was created in 2014 to foster diplomats and members of international organizations.“The practical knowledge, experience and know-how Stephens possesses
July 27, 2015
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Inside actor Yoon Kye-sang
Among the many singer-turned-actors that pervade screens today, there are few that have been as willing to climb up from the bottom or are as serious about their newfound craft as Yoon Kye-sang.Unlike most idol singers who foray into acting with an already-established fanbase, Yoon -- who debuted in 1999 with boy band g.o.d, dropped out in 2004 amid much controversy, and rejoined the group a decade later in 2014 -- did not shoot to immediate on-screen stardom or land lead roles in big-budget pro
July 27, 2015
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[Photo News] Singapore Airlines spends day with children
SINGAPORE AIRLINES SPENDS DAY WITH CHILDREN - Thirty-five Singapore Airlines executives and staff including General Manager Sia Nam Kung provided a cooking class and museum experience program to the visually-handicapped and underprivileged children on Saturday in collaboration with the Jongno Community Welfare Center. Parents of participating children could watch a movie and were provided lunch. Singapore Airlines
July 20, 2015
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[Foreigners Who Loved Korea] From Canadian Schofield to Korean Seok Ho-pil
In Korea’s turbulent path toward independence and nation building, there were foreigners who stood steadfastly by the Korean people, although their contributions have been largely overshadowed by those of Korean patriots. The Korea Herald, in partnership with the Independence Hall of Korea, is publishing a series of articles shedding light on these foreigners, their life and legacies here. The following is the third installment. ― Ed.William Schofield's familySchofield lecturing at Severance Med
July 13, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Forgotten veteran tells pain of war, life after
When Seo Jeong-yeol, now 90, was admitted to a military hospital for an injury in 1953 during the Korean War, he was shocked to learn that he had been enlisted under a different name the whole time: Kim Chil-seok. Amid the chaos of the war, records were lost, families were separated, and the then-28-year-old staff sergeant became someone else.“I had the same service number, but my name was different. There was no way to prove that I was me,” Seo said. “After I was discharged, I knocked on all ki
June 24, 2015
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[Foreigners Who Loved Korea] Tatsuji Fuse, lawyer who fought for justice during colonial era
What did the Japanese look like in the eyes of Koreans in the colonial period (1910-1945)? The images of high-handed military police and officers armed with swords, elementary school teachers who shout “Banzai!” (Long live the emperor!), the coercive landowners who lorded over the tenants and prosecutors, judges and other officers of the Japanese Government-General of Korea could come to mind. From their point of view, the Japanese were invaders and colonialists, or in other words, merciless rul
June 22, 2015