Articles by Choi He-suk
Choi He-suk
cheesuk@heraldcorp.com-
[생활꼼수] 콘돔, 이렇게 써보라
국내외를 막론하고 ‘알뜰족’을 중심으로 생활 꿀팁 정보들이 빠르게 퍼져 나가고 있다.해외에서는 ‘lifehack’이라 불리며 많은 관심을 받는 생활 팁, 알뜰족을 위한, 알뜰족에 의한 ‘생활꼼수’ 총정리!생활꼼수 첫 번째로, 해외 온라인매체 ‘That Viral Feed’가 지난 20일 전한 콘돔의 색다른 사용법을 소개한다.피임기구인 콘돔을 이용해 열리지 않는 병뚜껑 열기 등 일상생활에서 맞닥뜨리는 문제 해결에 쓰는 것인데, 알고 있다면 유용하게 쓰일 수 있는 ‘꼼수’다. 1. 병뚜껑 열기돌려서 개봉하는 병뚜껑이 너무 꽉 조여져 애먹은 경험은 누구나 있을 텐데, 콘돔을 이용하면 간단하게 해결된다고 한다. 방법은 간단하다. 윤활제가 없는 콘돔을 병뚜껑에 씌우고 돌리기만 하면 끝. 설명에 따르면, 콘돔을 사용해 손과 병뚜껑이 직접 닿는 것을 막아 피부의 수분 때문에 손이 미끄러지는 것을 방지하고, 마찰을 높여 손쉽게 뚜껑을 개봉할 수 있다고 한다. 2. 임시 방수반창고 이것 또한 매
한국어판 May 24, 2016
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Internet banking users, transactions rise in Q1
Korea's Internet banking service industry continued to rise at a fast clip in the first quarter with both the number of users and daily transactions reaching record highs, central bank data showed Tuesday.In the three months ended March 31, the number of Internet and mobile banking service users came to 119.8 million, up 2.5 percent from the previous quarter, according to the data from the Bank of Korea (BOK).The number is the sum of all registered users of 17 Internet and mobile banking service
May 24, 2016
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KDI cuts 2016 growth outlook to 2.6 pct
Korea's top state-run think tank revised down its growth outlook for the local economy Tuesday, citing a continued slump in exports and sluggish demand at home and abroad.The Korea Development Institute (KDI) said Asia's fourth-largest economy was expected to expand 2.6 percent this year, down from 3 percent forecast six months earlier.The latest projection is the most pessimistic outlook yet offered by a local institute. Bank of Korea (Yonhap)The Bank of Korea predicted 2.8 percent growth in it
May 24, 2016
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Prosecution indicts retired Army brigadier general in corruption case
Korean prosecutors on Tuesday indicted a retired Army brigadier general on charges of taking kickbacks from a defense contractor for peddling influence in a 2014 military procurement deal.The investigators at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said that they indicted and arrested the former official of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), surnamed Hong, for pocketing 54 million won ($45,477) from a local defense firm in 2014.Hong is alleged to have used his influenc
Social Affairs May 24, 2016
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美女자매의 비밀 ‘화들짝’
아일랜드 출신의 특별한 자매의 사연이 외신에 소개되며 화제를 모으고 있다. 영국 일간지 미러는 24일 인터넷판에 제이미 오헐리히와 클로이 오헐리히 자매의 사연을 소개했다. 각각 23세와 20세인 제이미와 클로이는 겉보기에는 여느 20대 자매와 다름없다. (페이스북)하지만, 이들은 사실 자매가 아닌 형제로 태어난 것. 보도에 따르면, 제이미와 클로이(본명 다니엘)는 남자로 태어났으며, 아직 의학적으로는 남성이지만 여성처럼 꾸미고 여성으로 살아가고 있지만, 곧 성전환수술을 통해 여성으로 다시 태어날 계획이라고 한다. 오헐리히 형제는 아주 어렸을 적부터 성정체성에 대한 혼란을 겪었고, 몸은 남성이지만 자신들이 여성이라고 믿은 것으로 전해졌다. 어렸을 적 이들은 자신의 성정체성이 탄로 날 것이 두려워 이런 사실을 철저히 비밀로 유지했고, 동생 클로이의 고등학교졸업을 축하하는 자리에서 오랫동안 숨겨온 비밀을 공개했다고 한다. 제이미는 외신과의 인터뷰에서 “난 처음부터 (성정체성을) 알고 있었
한국어판 May 24, 2016
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BJ, 청순 글래머 요가 자세로 ‘인기몰이’
인터넷 방송 아프리카에서 ‘베이글녀’로 인기몰이를 하는 여성 BJ 임지금이 방송에서 선보인 요가 자세가 화제가 되고 있다. (유튜브)청순한 외모와 글래머 몸매로 아프리카 시청자들에게 큰 인기를 끄는 BJ 임지금은 누적 시청자수가 3,000만 명을 넘길 만큼 여성 BJ계 여신으로서의 입지를 단단하게 구축하고 있다. 한편, 과거 방송에서 임지금이 선보인 요가 방송 역시 지금까지 꾸준히 유튜브 등으로 입소문을 타고 있다. 당시 임지금은 “허리에 좋은 자세”라며 고양이 자세 요가를 선보이며 우월한 골반을 뽐낸 바 있다. 과감한 요가 자세에 남성 시청자들은 댓글로 “섹시하다” “한 번 더 보여주세요” 등의 반응을 보였다. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
한국어판 May 24, 2016
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Chinese market share of Hyundai, Kia tops 9 pct in April
Hyundai Motor Co. and its smaller affiliate Kia Motors Corp. saw their combined shares in China surpass 9 percent for the first time this year in April, the companies said Monday.The two Korean carmakers sold a combined 146,378 cars in April in China, up 0.1 percent from a year earlier, according to the data provided by the companies.The combined share by Hyundai and Kia in the world's largest auto market stood at 9.2 percent in April, compared with 8.2 percent in March, the data showed.The data
Industry May 23, 2016
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With no room to maneuver, BOK might be at standstill
Korea's central bank appears to be fast running out of options for its key rate with a looming U.S. rate hike and the country's sluggish economy crippling its move in either direction, experts noted Monday.The Bank of Korea (BOK) has stood pat on its key rate after sending it to a record low of 1.5 percent in June 2015. Bank of Korea (Yonhap)The experts said the bank might be forced to again extend its wait-and-see mode for another month in June, not by necessity but by its lack of options. The
May 23, 2016
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Nearly half of foreign travelers revisited Korea in 2015
Nearly half of foreigners revisited Korea last year, with the Japanese becoming the most frequent travelers to the nation, a survey by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism showed Monday. According to the 2015 survey conducted at major gateways on 12,900 visitors to the nation, 46.1 percent of the respondents said they had visited Korea more than once. Among them, 78.7 percent of Japanese were returning visitors, while the corresponding figure for Chinese travelers, the biggest tourist gro
Travel May 23, 2016
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Hyundai to unveil 50 cars at motor show in Busan
Hyundai Motor Co., Korea's top automaker, said Monday that it plans to unveil a total of 50 cars at a motor show to be held in Korea's second-largest city of Busan next month.Among cars to be unveiled at the motor show include the G80, which will be renamed from the Genesis DH, and the RM16, an upgraded version of the RM15 coupe concept.The RM16, a midship-engined car based on Hyundai's Veloster, has a lighter and stronger frame using aluminum and carbon fiber.Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis is s
Industry May 23, 2016
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Reporter indicted over defaming ruling party lawmaker
Prosecutors said Monday they have indicted a local journalist on charges of defaming a ruling party lawmaker by filing a "false" report that her daughter received a favor in the college entrance process.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said the journalist, identified only by his surname Hwang, is accused of reporting that Sungshin Women's University overlooked irregularities related to Rep. Na Kyung-won's daughter in return for favors. The lawmakers is a member of the Saenuri Party
Social Affairs May 23, 2016
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Korea unveil squad for friendlies vs. Spain, Czech Republic
Korea on Monday unveiled their 20-man squad for upcoming friendly matches against Spain and the Czech Republic, as some players who have been struggling with their European clubs were left out. Korea, 54th in FIFA world rankings, will take on No. 6 Spain on June 1 in Salzburg, Austria, and face the No. 29 Czech Republic on June 5 in Prague. They will be Korea's first matches against European nations since Uli Stielike became head coach in September 2014. They're also designed to help Korea prepa
Soccer May 23, 2016
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Endangered stork breeding attempt succeeds in central Korea
A released stork has hatched two chicks in the wild in the country's central region, marking the species' first natural breeding in the country, the Yesan municipal government said Monday, quoting a research center tasked with restoring the endangered bird.The Oriental White Stork Park in Yesan, a town in South Korea's central province of South Chungcheong, said its researchers confirmed the chicks in a nest of a female stork named Minhwang and a male stork named Manhwang on Sunday. The two are
Technology May 23, 2016
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Poll cites 'China slowdown', household debt as major threats
Slowing economic growth in China and growing household debt in South Korea are two major risks facing the country's financial system, the outcome of a recent survey showed Monday.In a poll conducted by the Bank of Korea (BOK), 73 percent of respondents cited China's slowing growth as a potential threat that could cause havoc in South Korea's financial market. Apartment complex in Seoul (Yonhap)The semiannual survey was conducted April 6-20 on 78 economists that included bank officials and foreig
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Korean roster set for Olympic football prep tourney
Korea on Monday announced their under-23 men's football roster for an Olympic prep tournament.Salzburg striker Hwang Hee-chan was one of 23 players named to the squad, as Korea are readying to host Nigeria, Honduras and Denmark early next month.Korea will be making their eighth straight Olympic appearance in Rio de Janeiro in August. Korea beat rival Japan to take the bronze medal at the previous Summer Games in London, the country's first Olympic medal in football.Hwang, who played an integral
Soccer May 23, 2016
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