Articles by Im Eun-byel
Im Eun-byel
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Woman gets suspended term for stabbing kitten
Cheongju District Court said Saturday that it sentenced a 24-year-old woman to six months in prison suspended for two years for killing a kitten. Last May, the woman reportedly killed a kitten by stabbing it, as she was upset with her boyfriend. This photo is unrelated to the story (The Korea Herald)Under the Animal Protection Act, a person could face a maximum of one year in prison or an up to 10 million won ($9,235) fine for killing an animal without reason, such as a life-endangering situatio
Social Affairs Dec. 3, 2017
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(영상) 뱀으로 여배우 괴롭힌 男... 참담한 결과
인도의 한 여배우가 동료의 장난을 재치있게 받아쳤다. 배우 써니 레온은 최근 자신의 인스타그램에 두 편의 영상을 게재했다. (사진=인스타그램)영상에서는 한 남성이 써니에게 몰래 접근해, 뱀을 던지고 달아난다. 써니는 깜짝 놀라 비명을 지른다. 다른 영상에서는 써니가 복수를 위해 해당 남성에게 조용히 다가가, 얼굴에 케이크를 던진다. My team played a prank on me on set!! @sunnyrajani @tomasmoucka mofos!!!!!!Sunny Leone(@sunnyleone)님의 공유 게시물님, 2017 11월 25 오전 4:46 PST이 장면들은 온라인에서 많은 인기를 끌었다. 누리꾼들은 “뱀은 도망가면 그만이지만, 케이크는 도망칠 수도 없다” “케이크는 뱀과 비교하면 (놀람의 정도가) 약하다” 등의 다양한 반응을 보였다. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
한국어판 Nov. 30, 2017
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Pet dog stays with deceased actress for weeks
A pet dog stayed with its deceased owner for at least two weeks. Local media outlets reported Tuesday that actress Lee Mi-ji, 58, was found dead at her home more than two weeks after she passed away. (Yonhap)The police revealed Wednesday that Lee’s pet dog stayed with her after her death. The dog did not bark when the police and the firefighters entered the house. “The dog was very thin. How it has survived is a mystery,” a police source said. “There weren’t any signs of damage to Lee’s body.”T
People Nov. 30, 2017
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Survival kit hangs on wall like clock
As demand for survival supplies continues to rise among Koreans, a survival kit disguised as a clock has gained popularity. Korea Gyeonggido Company launched a survival kit named the “Life Clock” in August. The kit looks like a regular clock, but when opened, it contains a flashlight, a blanket, a whistle, a flag and some compression bandages. (Korea Gyeonggido Company)The clock, which can be hung on a wall, is 21 centimeters in width and length, 4.5 centimeters high and weighs around 1 kilog
Social Affairs Nov. 30, 2017
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[Photo] Camel is the new black
Female celebrities pulled off a chic but relaxed look with camel coats at a fashion event. Italian fashion house Max Mara held an exhibition named “Max Mara, Coats!” at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul on Tuesday. Many of the stars at the scene donned camel-colored coats, the signature item of the brand.Irene, a fashion model, showcased a unique style by wearing two coats at once. She wore one as a dress, slinging the other one back on her shoulders. Model Irene (Herald DB)Actress Kim Ock-b
Arts & Design Nov. 29, 2017
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Nigerian-Korean model meets Congo’s ‘royal brothers’
Model Han Hyun-min was pictured with two of the Congo’s “royal brothers.” Nigerian-Korean fashion model Han uploaded the photo to his social media account last Saturday. In the photo, Han posed with the two brothers from Congo, Rabbi and Jonathan. He captioned the photo as “With Congo’s princes.” (Han Hyun-min`s Instagram)The two brothers have amassed a large following for their YouTube videos about life in Korea.The brothers are sons of Yiombi Thona, who was born king of a little tribe town Ki
People Nov. 28, 2017
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중학생 때 아이 가진 부부… 10년 후 근황
지난 2007년 부모가 된 13세 남학생과 15세 여학생이 있었다. 어린 나이의 임신에 모두가 반대했음에도 이 부부는 아이를 출산해 당시 큰 화제를 낳았다. 어느덧 10년차 부모가 된 이들은 많은 이들의 비관적 예상과는 달리, 단란한 가정을 꾸리며 행복하게 잘 살고 있다. 현재 세 자녀의 부모인 이들은 “아이들을 위해서 안 해본 일이 없다”며 소회를 밝혔다. 부부는 또 최근 정식으로 결혼식을 올려 세간의 축복을 받았다. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
한국어판 Nov. 28, 2017
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유럽 패션쇼에 등장한 ‘개가죽 패딩’
멕시코의 여성 예술가 베레니세 올메도는 개가죽을 사용해 의류와 잡화를 제작했다. 올메도는 도로에서 ‘로드킬’을 당한 여섯 마리 개의 가죽을 사용해 외투, 가방, 부츠 등을 만들었다. 이 아이템은 큰 관심을 끌었고, 오스트리아에서 전시되기도 했다. 올메도는 “유럽에는 떠돌이 개가 거의 없기 때문에 엄청난 문화 충격이었을 것”이라고 말했다. 이 작품은 온라인에서 비난의 중심에 섰다. ‘죽은 개라도 잔인하다’는 게 누리꾼 중론이다.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
한국어판 Nov. 28, 2017
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S. Korea uses loudspeakers to send message on NK defector
The South Korean military has carried out a loudspeaker campaign to send a message to North Korea about the recent defection of one of its soldiers. The military used loudspeakers installed near the heavily armed border to provide details about the defector’s condition and highlight violations of the armistice agreement by the North Korean soldiers who chased the defector and fired shots at him. (Yonhap)The North Korean soldier defected to the South through the Joint Security Area on Nov. 13. He
North Korea Nov. 26, 2017
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Seoul bus fleet to go electric starting 2018
Electric buses are to replace natural gas-powered buses in the nation’s capital, starting next year.Seoul City announced Thursday that it plans to change its bus fleet with 7,427 buses, from compressed natural gas-fueled buses to electric vehicles in the coming decade.The capital city said, as the initial step, 40 electric buses will replace the corresponding CNG buses in 2018. (Hyundai Motors) The road map is to replace 4,030 more buses by 2025. Seoul City further hopes to change the remaining
Social Affairs Nov. 23, 2017
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(영상) 일광욕하던 자매, 수건 밑 ‘깜짝 손님’ 보고 놀라
돗자리를 들어올리니 뱀이 나타났다. 지난 14일 호주의 한 해변에서 촬영된 영상이 공개됐다. 한 자매가 백사장에 내리쬐는 뙤약볕을 즐기고 있다. 이들은 일광욕을 마치고 자리를 정리하며 모래사장 위에 깔아놓은 수건을 들어 올렸다. (유튜브 영상 화면 캡쳐)그러나 수건 밑에는 뱀 한 마리가 똬리를 틀고 있었다. 뱀 또한 갑자기 마주한 사람들을 경계하는 듯 보였다.두리번대던 녀석은 잠시후 유유히 현장을 벗어났다.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
한국어판 Nov. 23, 2017
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[Video] Korean striker Son suffers ‘racist abuse’
Son Heung-min, a South Korean national who is a striker for England Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, allegedly suffered racist taunts from a man -- who identified himself as a West Ham fan. In a short video clip posted on social media, Son, who is in his car, is signing an autograph for a fan on the road. Another person in a car next to them, is shooting the footage. Son sees the man and smiles at him. (Screen grab from YouTube)But the man shouts at the EPL player, stuttering, “Can you get
Soccer Nov. 23, 2017
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Professor under fire for remarks on Lolita, Shotaro complex
A professor has been stirred controversy once again for her comments on pedophilic sexual complexes. Professor Lee Hyun-jae of the University of Seoul’s Institute for Urban Humanities was criticized for comments in September when she appeared on a TV talk show and shared her thoughts on sexual complexes. The professor argued at the time that the Shotaro complex -- sexual attraction for young boys by adults -- is not of the same characteristic as the Lolita complex for young girls, adding a predi
Social Affairs Nov. 22, 2017
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(영상) 중식당 주문한 상어요리 ‘살아 있었다’
중국 저장성의 한 음식점이 살아있는 철갑상어를 손님상에 내놨다. (사진=유튜브 영상 화면 캡쳐)요리로 나온 철갑상어는 산 채로 꼬챙이에 매달려 있다. 상어는 힘겹게 호흡하며 몸을 좌우로 움직여 손님들을 당황케 했다. 중국에서 철갑상어는 ‘황제어’로 널리 알려져 있을 정도로 귀한 음식이다. 그렇지만, 국보급 천연기념물이기 때문에 양식어종만 식용으로 쓰인다. (khnews@herladcorp.com)
한국어판 Nov. 22, 2017
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(영상) 밤에 본 생명체 눈이 6개...재건축 인부 ‘기겁’
인도의 한 건축가는 자신이 건설현장에서 외계인을 목격했다고 생각해 깜짝 놀랐다. 그가 공개한 영상에서는 크고 동그란 검은 눈을 가진 생명체 셋이 카메라를 응시하고 있다. 그 모양새가 워낙 특이해, 외계인처럼 보이기도 한다. (사진=유튜브 영상 화면 캡쳐)그렇지만 사실 이들은 털 빠진 올빼미들이었다. 어린 올빼미는 성체가 되기 전 다소 심한 털 빠짐 현상을 겪는다고 한다. 어쩌다 올빼미들이 건설 현장에 나타났는지에 대해서는 알려진 바가 없다. (khnews@herladcorp.com)
한국어판 Nov. 22, 2017
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