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[Exclusive] Korean adoptee sisters meet for the first time in 39 years
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Signs point to N. Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine combat zone
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Yoon calls for measures to protect Koreans amid escalating Iran-Israel conflicts
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Rose's 'Apt.' redefines K-pop's global appeal
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Civil servant’s death linked to workplace bullying
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Two years on, thousands mourn Itaewon tragedy, calling for accountability
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[Weekender] Walk around Korea to really get to know the country
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N. Korea slams Seoul-Washington joint air exercise
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[Herald Interview] Love for K-drama, food defines 'Secret Ingredient'
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[Herald Interview] K-pop’s 'best years are ahead of us': Spotify’s general manager for Asia Pacific
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[Graphic News] Global shipbuilding orders at historic low in H1
New orders of ships worldwide fell to a historic low in the first half of the year amid the coronavirus pandemic, industry sources said. In the January-June period, global new shipbuilding orders totaled 5.75 million compensated gross tons, or a total of 269 ships, according to data provided by global market researcher Clarkson Research Service. The tally is the lowest since 1996, when the market tracker began to compile related data, and a 42 percent drop from the previous year, the
World BusinessJuly 10, 2020
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[Newsmaker] US says foreign students whose classes move online cannot stay
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis. "Nonimmigrant F-1 and M-1 students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the United States," US Immigration and Custom Enforcement said in a statement. "Active students currently in the United States enrolled in such program
World NewsJuly 7, 2020
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China urges 'fair' treatment after France restricts Huawei
BEIJING (AFP) -- China urged France Monday to guarantee a "fair and just" environment for its companies after Paris decided to restrict licenses for telecom operators using 5G technology from Huawei. The United States and Australia have banned Huawei from their 5G networks and the Financial Times reported Monday that Britain could decide this month to phase out the company's equipment from its system. France's National Agency for Security of Computer Systems said Monday, however, th
World NewsJuly 6, 2020
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India becomes third hardest-hit country for virus cases
NEW DELHI (AFP) -- India's densely populated cities ordered new restrictions as the confirmed number of coronavirus cases neared 700,000, passing Russia with the third-highest number of infections. More than 697,400 cases have now been recorded, a rise of 24,000 in 24 hours, the health ministry said, while Russia has just over 681,000. The surge has forced some cities to tighten their anti-virus measures -- including the eastern metropolis of Kolkata, which halted flights from other maj
World NewsJuly 6, 2020
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US adds 40,000 new virus cases in 24 hours: tracker
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The United States recorded 39,379 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, a tally by Johns Hopkins University showed Sunday, as infections continue to trend up around the country. The country's total number of cases now stands at 2,876,143 . The world's largest economy also recorded a further 234 fatalities, bringing the death toll to 129,891, the Baltimore-based institution's tracker showed at 8:30pm (0030 GMT Monday). Sunday's tally comes after a string of surging daily new
World NewsJuly 6, 2020
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China issues Canada travel warning in Hong Kong spat
BEIJING (AFP) -- China issued a travel warning for Canada on Monday and said bilateral relations could deteriorate further over Ottawa's response to a controversial national security law in Hong Kong. Canada last week suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and halted exports of sensitive military gear to the financial hub as Western nations voiced concern about the legislation's impact on the city's special rights. "China strongly condemns this and reserves the right to make fur
World NewsJuly 6, 2020
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Tokyo governor wins 2nd term, buoyed by handling of virus
TOKYO (AP) -- Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has won a second term to head the Japanese capital, buoyed to Sunday's election victory by public support for her coronavirus handling despite a recent rise in infections that has raised concerns of a resurgence of the disease. In her victory speech, Koike pledged to do her utmost to take measures to protect Tokyo residents amid the pandemic. "The most pressing task is coronavirus measures,'' she said. "Now is a very important time to prepare fo
World NewsJuly 5, 2020
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Girlfriend of Trump’s eldest son tests positive
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of President Trump’s eldest son and a top fund-raising official for the Trump re-election campaign, tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday before a Fourth of July event at Mount Rushmore, New York Times reported, citing a person familiar with her condition. Trump campaign later confirmed Guilfoyle has contracted the virus. Ms. Guilfoyle traveled to South Dakota with Mr. Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr., in anticipation of attending a huge firewo
World NewsJuly 4, 2020
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[Graphic News] Half of Tokyo residents oppose Olympics in 2021: poll
Just over half of Tokyo's residents don't think the postponed 2020 Olympics should be held next year, backing either a further delay or outright cancellation because of fears over the coronavirus, according to a poll. The survey carried out by two Japanese news organizations is only a single data point, but comes after health experts warned that even a year's delay may not be sufficient to hold the Games safely. The poll conducted over the weekend found 51.7 percent of respondents hope
World NewsJuly 3, 2020
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[Graphic News] Canada ranks worst in elderly care home COVID-19 deaths: study
Canada ranks worst among 16 OECD countries for its high number of coronavirus-related deaths in elderly care homes, according to a Canadian Institute for Health Information report. Eighty-one percent of COVID-19 deaths in Canada were recorded in long-term care homes, according to an analysis by the government agency. This is significantly higher than the average for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, 42 percent. Canada also ranks last behind Spain (66 percent)
World NewsJune 30, 2020
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Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songs
LONDON (AP) -- The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives. The Stones said in a statement Sunday that their legal team is working with music rights organization BMI to stop use of their material in Trump‘s reelection campaign. "The BMI have notified the Trump campaign on behalf of the Stones that the unauthorized use of their songs will constitute a breach of its licensing
World NewsJune 28, 2020
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In NYC, marking 50th anniversary of Pride, no matter what
NEW YORK (AP) -- There will be protest, and rainbow flags and performances -- it is LGBTQ Pride, after all. But what is normally an outpouring on the streets of New York City is going to look a little different this year, thanks to social distancing rules required by the coronavirus. With the city‘s massive Pride parade canceled, the performances Sunday will be virtual, the flags will be flying in emptier than normal spaces, and the protesters will be masked. The disruption
World NewsJune 28, 2020
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Over 10 million coronavirus cases registered worldwide: AFP tally
PARIS (AFP) -- More than 10 million cases of the new coronavirus have been officially declared around the world, half of them in Europe and the United States, according to an AFP tally at 0930 GMT Sunday based on official sources. At least 10,003,942 infections, including 498,779 deaths, have been registered globally. Europe remains the hardest hit continent with 2,637,546 cases including 195,975 fatalities, while the United States has 2,510,323 infections including 125,539 deaths. The rate
World NewsJune 28, 2020
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[Graphic News] Americans maintain virus precautions as states reopen: poll
Most Americans say they are wearing masks. They are still by and large avoiding restaurants. And the vast majority are still staying at least 2 meters from others when out and about. Even as states and metropolitan areas throughout the country relax restrictions on social and economic life during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a new poll finds that most Americans aren't yet ready to abandon the public health behaviors that protect themselves and the people around them from contracting
World NewsJune 24, 2020
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[Photo News] Celebrating International Yoga Day
Yoga enthusiasts practice yoga at a park in Handan, Hebei province, northern China, ahead of International Yoga Day, which has been celebrated annually on June 21 since 2015. (Photos: AFP-Yonhap) By Kim Tae-eun (kimt17@heraldcorp.com)
World NewsJune 20, 2020
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[Photo News] Art to support Black Lives Matter
Diverse forms of protest art created by various people, from artists and students to teachers, to express their solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement across different cities and states in the United States (Photos: AP, Reuters-Yonhap) By Kim Tae-eun (kimt17@heraldcorp.com)
World NewsJune 19, 2020
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UK says told EU 'formally' no Brexit transition extension
LONDON (AFP) -- The British government on Friday said it had officially told the European Union it would not seek an extension to the post-Brexit transition period beyond December 31 this year. Britain left the bloc in January but remains under EU rules until the end of the year, as new terms are thrashed out between the two sides for their future relationship. London maintains it does not need more time to secure a free trade deal, despite deadlock in the talks over key areas, and a tight t
World NewsJune 12, 2020
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Aid groups 'alarmed' by little US coronavirus assistance
JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- More than two dozen international aid organizations have told the US government they are "increasingly alarmed'' that "little to no US humanitarian assistance has reached those on the front lines'' of the coronavirus pandemic, as the number of new cases picks up speed in some of the world's most fragile regions. The letter obtained by The Associated Press and signed by groups including Save the Children, Mercy Corps, World Vision and others says that "in spi
World NewsJune 12, 2020
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Thailand eyes 'travel bubbles' to resuscitate tourism
BANGKOK (AFP) -- Thailand will open "travel bubbles" with countries which have comparably low coronavirus infections, officials said Friday, as the kingdom tries to claw back money for its battered tourism sector.The country closed its borders at the start of April, leading to millions of job losses across a tourism industry which accounts for around 20 percent of GDP. Despite registering the first COVID-19 case outside of China in January, Thailand has recorded just 3,129 infections
World NewsJune 12, 2020
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[Graphic News] S. Korea ranks 10th safest country for COVID-19
South Korea been named 10th safest country out of 200 regions in the world for COVID-19, according a report from Deep Knowledge Group, a consortium of companies and non-profit organisations. The study was based on 130 quantitative and qualitative parameters and over 11,400 data points in categories like quarantine efficiency, monitoring and detection, health readiness and government efficiency. Switzerland topped the list followed by Germany, Israel and Singapore.
World NewsJune 12, 2020