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Former PM Lee Han-dong dies at 87
Former Prime Minister Lee Han-dong died of a chronic disease Saturday at the age of 87, his close aide said. "The former prime minister died at .
2021-05-08 09:54:28
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[Eye interview] New book offers unfettered look into life in North Korea
“So, how much can you really know a place?” asks Lindsey Miller in her just released book “North Korea: Like Nowhere Else.” .
2021-05-08 09:02:05
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[Photo News] Red carnations bloom to welcome Parents' Day
Children make paper carnations at a kindergarten attached to Hanil Elementary School in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. Namdaemun Flower Market is crowded.
2021-05-08 09:01:40
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[Photo News] Spring rice-planting season begins in Korea
Students at the College of Agriculture and Life sciences at Kangwon National University practice rice planting at Kangwon National University’s .
2021-05-08 09:01:40
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[Serendipity] Get the name right
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet.” So spoke Juliet Capulet to Romeo Montague in .
2021-05-08 09:01:26
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Oscar-winning Youn Yuh-jung makes triumphant return to S. Korea
Youn Yuh-jung made a triumphant return to South Korea on Saturday, nearly two weeks after winning an Oscar for her role in the immigrant film "Mi.
2021-05-08 07:44:20
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Two S. Korean scientists elected foreign members of Britain's Royal Society
Two prominent biological scientists in South Korea have been named as foreign members of the Royal Society of Britain, the scientific academy said. P.
2021-05-08 05:21:31
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New virus cases rise back to 700s amid variant concerns
South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases rose back to the 700s for the first time in 10 days Saturday as the country remains on alert for a potential.
2021-05-08 03:32:57
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Refiners set to turnaround in Q1 on rising oil prices, cracking margins
South Korea's oil refining industry is expected to rebound in the first quarter thanks to surging global oil prices and a recovery in refining margins.
2021-05-08 03:26:54
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Yellow dust covers most of Korea; fine dust warnings issued for over half of country
A yellow dust storm that originated in the Gobi Desert in northern China and Mongolia on Friday blanketed most of South Korea, including the greater S.
2021-05-07 13:52:30
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Presidential secretary offers to resign over graft allegations
A presidential secretary on Friday offered to resign over allegations that he awarded public projects worth millions to his private firm while serving.
2021-05-07 12:21:05
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'Quad is neither security alliance nor Asian NATO': White House official
The evolving US-led Quad forum is neither a security alliance nor an Asian version of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a US White House .
2021-05-07 12:12:32
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Musical 'Midnight Sun' to be screened live at cinemas across Asia
A local production of the musical “Midnight Sun” will be screened live at cinemas in five Asian countries, including Korea, Indonesia, Hon.
2021-05-07 11:18:40
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[Today's K-pop] Blackpink's Rose thanks fans with photobook
Rose of Blackpink is releasing a special-edition photobook to thank fans for successful launch of her solo career. To mark her solo debu.
2021-05-07 11:03:49
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Samsung Electronics to transfer some 500 technologies to local SMEs
Samsung Electronics will share its 505 patented technologies with local small and medium enterprises, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said .
2021-05-07 10:24:59
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MMCA excited by donations from Lee Kun-hee collection
While the late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s art collection has been creating a buzz across the art scene and more, the National Museum o.
2021-05-07 09:27:14
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Naver to expand its R&D network in North America
Naver plans to expand its research and development network in the North American region, particularly focusing on Silicon Valley, as part of its globa.
2021-05-07 07:53:30
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[Newsmaker] DP presidential hopefuls talk of throwing out taxpayer money
The ruling party’s presidential hopefuls have begun talking about giving money to young people who completed their military duties, young people.
2021-05-07 07:38:06
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Delivery workers vote to strike over 'gapjil' from apartment residents
Unionized parcel delivery workers in South Korea have voted to launch a strike later this month as they ask logistics firms to step in and resolve an .
2021-05-07 07:24:06
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Seoul Mayor hires ultra-right YouTuber as 'message secretary'
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon hired a conservative YouTuber in his 20s as his new secretary for press affairs, a move concerning to some as a sign that the m.
2021-05-07 07:24:06
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Ex-prosecutor gets three years in prison for taking bribes over Lime fraud scandal
A former senior prosecutor was sentenced to three years in prison Friday for taking bribes in connection with a financial fraud scandal involving Lime.
2021-05-07 07:22:20
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Top envoys of S. Korea, UK agree to tackle climate change, COVID-19 vaccines
South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong held talks with his British counterpart, Dominic Raab, and the two sides agreed to tackle climate change .
2021-05-07 07:20:41
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NK tightens antivirus efforts in border area within range of anti-Pyongyang leaflets
North Korea has tightened antivirus efforts in an eastern inter-Korean border region, the country's main newspaper said Friday, a day after the paper .
2021-05-07 07:11:25
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N. Korea unlikely to carry out provocations ahead of S. Korea-US summit: minister
Unification Minister Lee In-young said Friday that North Korea is not likely to carry out major provocations ahead of summit talks between the United .
2021-05-07 07:08:00
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Ryu Hyun-jin reports no pain following return from glute injury
Uncharacteristically wobbly with his command, Toronto Blue Jays' left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin labored through five innings for a road victory against the .
2021-05-07 06:57:29
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As universities remain online amid pandemic, rebellion against high tuition continues
More than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, the country's university students are fighting not only against the virus but also with their schools .
2021-05-07 06:53:46
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NK leader holds photo session with families of army after attending performance
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a photo session with families of the army, a day after attending their art performance, state media reported Frid.
2021-05-07 06:51:48
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K-pop agency SM teams up with MGM to launch new boy band
SM Entertainment, the K-pop powerhouse behind acts like SuperM and EXO, on Friday unveiled a plan to launch a new K-pop band in the United States thro.
2021-05-07 06:47:46
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Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin picks up ho-hum win in return from injured list
Ryu Hyun-jin wasn't at his best for the Toronto Blue Jays in his return from the injured list (IL), though he didn't need to be for his second win of .
2021-05-07 06:44:15
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Military to improve soldier meal quality following criticism
The military will try to raise the average daily meal cost for service members to 10,500 won ($9) next year, the defense ministry said Friday, after c.
2021-05-07 05:01:11
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Five more Navy sailors from same vessel test positive for COVID-19
Five Navy sailors tested positive for the new coronavirus while on the same naval ship, bringing the total caseload from the vessel to 38, the defense.
2021-05-07 04:56:03
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Top diplomats of S. Korea, Britain agree on cooperation on vaccine access, climate change
The top diplomats of South Korea and Britain have agreed to reinforce cooperation on equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, climate change and the exp.
2021-05-07 04:54:20
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Korean culture center to offer free online screening of 'Minari'
WASHINGTON -- The award winning immigrant film "Minari" will be screened online for some moviegoers in the United States next week, the Kore.
2021-05-07 04:49:07
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S. Korea, US discuss joint responses to falling Chinese rocket debris
South Korea and the United States on Friday discussed ways to jointly respond to remnants of a Chinese rocket expected to crash into Earth this weeken.
2021-05-07 04:33:57
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New cases stay in 500s for 2nd day amid woes over variants
South Korea's daily new virus cases remained in the 500s for the second day Friday as the country remained guarded against a potential upsurge in vari.
2021-05-07 03:28:36
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[Graphic News] Number of N. Korean defectors plunges in Q1
The number of North Korean defectors coming into South Korea dropped 77 percent to 31 in the first quarter this year as the North’s anti-coro.
2021-05-07 03:01:38
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[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week
The Courier (US) Opened April 28 Thriller Directed by Dominic Cooke In 1960, Oleg Penkovsky (Merab Ninidze), an agent of the Soviet Union possesses a.
2021-05-07 02:01:17
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Rosy spring at Everland Amusement park Everland will open its Rose Garden on May 14 for about a month, featuring some 3 million roses of 720 varietie.
2021-05-07 02:01:03
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Ananti Hilton Busan opens Infinity Pool Ananti Hilton Busan‘s Infinity Pool with a panoramic view of the ocean is now open with a special p.
2021-05-07 02:01:03
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[Editorial] Qualification problems
The opposition People Power party said that it views three minister nominees as less qualified. They are Science and ICT Minister nominee Lim Hye-sook.
2021-05-06 22:32:22
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[Robert J. Fouser] The need for citizen input
At the end of April, Seoul’s new mayor Oh Se-hoon announced that remodeling work on Gwanghamun Plaza would continue, but with several modificati.
2021-05-06 22:32:22
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S. Korea 'positively' views outcome of US policy review on N. Korea: NSC
South Korea's top security officials "positively" evaluated the outcome of the United States' monthslong policy review on North Korea recent.
2021-05-06 12:47:20
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[Today's K-pop] EXO's Baekhyun starts military service
Baekhyun of EXO shared photos of himself with close-shaven hair, bidding a temporary farewell to his fans, on Thursday. There also was a picture with .
2021-05-06 10:09:48
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Gavi expects delay in vaccine shipments to North Korea
North Korea will receive COVID-19 vaccines as early as July with a shipment delay over global supply shortages, the Gavi alliance, which co-leads the .
2021-05-06 10:07:33
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Roche Diagnostics receives approval for COVID-19 test
Roche Diagnostics Korea announced Thursday that the company has received approval for the cobas test, an assay used to specifically detect severe acut.
2021-05-06 10:03:01
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Samsung's foundry biz enhances chip packaging tech
Amid the heightening competition in the global chip foundry market, Samsung Electronics unveiled a new packaging technology Thursday that would help d.
2021-05-06 09:45:15
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Argentinian doc wins grand prize in Jeonju film fest international section
The 22nd Jeonju International Film Festival announced its award winners during a closing ceremony that took place at the Korea Traditional Culture Cen.
2021-05-06 09:37:05
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[Herald Interview] American Manganese on lookout for opportunities in Korea
American Manganese, a Vancouver-based critical metals company, is seeking to tap into the South Korean battery market with its exclusive technology to.
2021-05-06 09:31:43
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Doosan Heavy to extract hydrogen from plastic waste
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction will transform plastic waste into gases by heating it up, and extract hydrogen from those gases, the compan.
2021-05-06 09:31:43
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Foreign Minister calls for vaccine cooperation at G-7
Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong has called on the international community to work together for the fair distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines at the m.
2021-05-06 09:13:46
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Kakao's Q1 net hits record-high on mobility, fintech business growth
Kakao Corp., the operator of South Korea’s top messaging app KakaoTalk, posted a record-breaking revenue of 1.25 trillion won ($1.1 billion) for.
2021-05-06 08:09:53
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Seoul suspends head of Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has suspended Kim Jong-whee, president of the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture -- a Seoul City-funded nonprofit.
2021-05-06 07:32:26
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African swine fever returns after 7 months of silence
African swine fever has returned to South Korean farms after 7 months, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Wednesday after it con.
2021-05-06 07:32:12
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KT to form AI lab with IBM Korea and Woori Bank
KT Corp., a South Korean telecom giant, said Thursday it has formed business ties with IBM Korea and local major banking firm Woori Bank to develop ar.
2021-05-06 06:45:05
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Police conduct raid over anti-NK leafleting
Police on Thursday raided the office of a vocal North Korean defector who claimed to have sent anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets into the North in de.
2021-05-06 06:37:43
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Deadlock looms in Nat'l Assembly over confirmation approvals of 3 minister nominees
A political standoff between the ruling and main opposition parties appeared imminent Thursday, as key National Assembly committees were scheduled to .
2021-05-06 06:28:59
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Korea International School hosts this year's Human Rights Week
The Korea International School held this year’s Human Rights Week via Zoom on April 19 with middle and high school students and faculty members,.
2021-05-06 06:25:21
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Rookie girl group aespa to drop new song in May
Rookie K-pop girl group aespa will release new single "Next Level" on May 17, the group's agency said Thursday. The four-piece group, train.
2021-05-06 06:25:06
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Rangers' Yang Hyeon-jong strikes out 8 in 1st MLB start
As baseball starts go, this was short and sweet for Yang Hyeon-jong of the Texas Rangers. In his first major league start, Yang struck out eight Minn.
2021-05-06 06:22:29
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10 service members test positive for COVID-19
Six Army members and four Air Force officers tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Thursday, the latest in a series of in.
2021-05-06 06:19:25
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NK paper warns of virus infections via 'strange objects' in air
North Korea's official newspaper on Thursday urged people to stay alert against coronavirus infections through "strange objects" floating in.
2021-05-06 06:13:26
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Kim Kwang-hyun shrugs off bizarre inning, puts team first in no-decision
Kim Kwang-hyun has been a professional pitcher since 2007. He has seen a lot over his career, which began in his native South Korea and has taken him .
2021-05-06 06:09:23
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Moon sends condolence letter to Mexican leader over metro line disaster
South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed his condolences to Mexican people over a deadly metro line disaster in their country, Cheong Wa Dae said .
2021-05-06 04:44:08
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USFK eases quarantine rules for fully vaccinated new arrivals
US Forces Korea (USFK) has eased its quarantine rules for fully vaccinated, newly arrived members, allowing them access to duty location and other on-.
2021-05-06 04:09:09
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Samsung to maintain 3rd spot in hearables market in 2021: report
Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to stay on as the world's third largest vendor of true wireless stereo (TWS) products, including wireless earbuds,.
2021-05-06 03:51:52
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New USFK chief expected to take office in around June: sources
Gen. Paul LaCamera is expected to take office as the new commander of the US Forces Korea (USFK) around next month if his confirmation process goes sm.
2021-05-06 03:43:51
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USFK commander to receive Korean name at farewell event
Outgoing US Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Robert Abrams will receive a Korean name as a gift from a South Korea-US friendship group during his fa.
2021-05-06 03:40:43
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NK leader, his wife attend art performance by army families
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife, Ri Sol-ju, attended an art performance by the families of the army, state media reported Thursday. The .
2021-05-06 03:39:03
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US supports waiver of property rights on COVID-19 vaccines: USTR
WASHINGTON -- US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai said on Wednesday that her country supports waiving the intellectual property protections f.
2021-05-06 03:34:30
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New cases under 600 again on fewer tests; variants in focus amid vaccine rollout
South Korea's daily new virus cases fell back to the 500s again Thursday as fewer people took virus tests on the Children's Day holiday, but the count.
2021-05-06 03:18:44
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[Graphic News] S. Korea again marks world's lowest birthrate: UN report
South Korea continues to have the lowest birthrate in the world this year amid fast growth of its elderly population, a United Nations report showe.
2021-05-06 03:02:23
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Samsung to recapture top spot in Q2 chip sales: report
Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to become the world's top semiconductor vendor in the second quarter of the year beating its US rival Intel Corp.,.
2021-05-06 02:59:29
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US encourages Seoul-Tokyo reconciliation over 'comfort women' issue: State Dept.
The United States has long encouraged South Korea and Japan to work together to resolve their thorny history issues, including the issue of comfort wo.
2021-05-06 02:16:17
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G7 foreign ministers urge N. Korea to return to dialogue
The top diplomats of the Group of Seven (G7) countries on Wednesday urged North Korea to return to talks on ending its nuclear programs, while also ur.
2021-05-06 02:14:30
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[Herald Interview] Open, inclusive Indo-Pacific is common goal: Australian envoy
South Korea has a role to play in bringing about an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region anchored by international rules, as the Quad alliance -- a .
2021-05-06 02:03:00
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[Kim Myong-sik] Politics of pardon in Lee Jae-yong's case
The 2 1/2 year prison sentence given to Lee Jae-yong, leader of the Samsung business group convicted of bribery, is to end in July next year. Speculat.
2021-05-05 22:33:09
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[Doyle McManus] Trump's lasting imprint on Republicans
The big story on Fox News recently was Joe Biden’s purported “war on meat” -- a breathless disclosure that the president plans to li.
2021-05-05 22:33:09
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[Editorial] Real changes
The liberal ruling Democratic Party of Korea elected its new chairman Sunday following the choice of its new floor leader two weeks earlier. The cons.
2021-05-05 22:30:57
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Natalia Garayalde's Splinters wins 22nd Jeonju Intl. Film Festival
The 22nd Jeonju International Film Festival on Wednesday announced its award winners after reviewing a total 194 films from 48 countries. In i.
2021-05-05 13:57:59
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Top Seoul, Tokyo envoys hold talks after yearlong cold shoulder
South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong on Wednesday met his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, for the first time since taking office in F.
2021-05-05 11:27:04
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Acquisition race for S. Korea's second largest food delivery platform begins
The race to acquire South Korean food delivery platform Yogiyo has attracted retail giant Shinsegae, accommodation booking platform Yanolja and big pr.
2021-05-05 10:36:35
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COVID-19 self-test kits to hit local convenience stores shelves
COVID-19 self-test kits developed by local companies are available at convenience stores here, startubg Wednesday. GS Retail announced Wednesday that.
2021-05-05 10:28:23
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Hyundai Motor slips to 2nd place in global fuel cell EV market after Toyota in Q1
As competition is escalating among hydrogen automakers, Toyota Motor topped global fuel cell electric vehicle sales in the first quarter this year, be.
2021-05-05 10:03:24
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[Herald Interview] AI inevitable force to shape education: Riiidexec
Education has always been slow to adopt new technologies. But with the COVID-19 pandemic and schools forced to move online over infection risks, the t.
2021-05-05 09:40:34
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Hanwha Total completes W530b expansion of Daesan plant
Hanwha Total has completed the expansion of its petrochemicals plant in Daesan, South Chungcheong Province, to ramp up the production of polypropylene.
2021-05-05 09:32:24
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KT may face class action lawsuit over internet speed
KT, one of South Korea’s big three telecom carriers, faces a potential class action from gigabit internet service subscribers over allegations t.
2021-05-05 09:32:24
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[Newsmaker] Father bids farewell to son found dead in Han River
The father of a 21-year-old medical student who was found dead in the Han River bid farewell to his son at his funeral Wednesday, as he awaits the fin.
2021-05-05 09:16:39
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SBS programs win Remi awards at Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival
Five TV programs including a drama series and a documentary produced by network broadcaster SBS received Remi Awards at the 54th Annual Worldfest-Hous.
2021-05-05 08:59:06
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15 Korean pianists compete at Queen Elisabeth Competition
A total of 15 Korean pianists are competing in the first round of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, a prestigious international musical competition hel.
2021-05-05 08:54:06
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Firms target MZ generation with senior models
Zigzag, a fashion e-commerce platform that mainly targets customers in their 20s and early 30s, has recently hired Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung, who is .
2021-05-05 08:00:56
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[Herald Interview] Chun Woo-hee says she was thirsty for bright, down to earth character
Before playing So-hee in romance film “Rain and Your Story,” actor Chun Woo-hee was focusing on making a strong impression with dark and s.
2021-05-05 07:47:44
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Minister nominee under fire for wife's alleged porcelain smuggling
Oceans Minister nominee Park Jun-young is facing criticism over allegations that his wife smuggled highly valuable porcelain without a customs declara.
2021-05-05 07:40:35
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Vaccinated people to be exempted from mandatory self-isolation in S. Korea
People who have been fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus in South Korea are exempted from the mandatory 14-day isolation starting Wednesday.
2021-05-05 04:21:47
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[Graphic News] Auto exports rise 31% in Q1 on robust demand
South Korea’s exports of autos grew 31.4 percent on-year in the first quarter on the back of brisk shipments of sedans and eco-friendly vehic.
2021-05-05 03:02:25
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[Newsmaker] Top diplomats of S. Korea, US, Japan to hold talks at G-7 meeting
The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan were set to hold three-way talks on the sidelines of a Group of Seven (G-7) meeting in L.
2021-05-05 02:56:10
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New cases spike to 600s again on sporadic cluster infections
South Korea's daily new virus cases spiked to the 600s on Wednesday as rising cluster infections continue to hamper the country's virus fight against .
2021-05-05 02:52:27
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Kia EV6 draws strong preorders in Europe
Kia Corp., South Korea's No. 2 automaker, said Wednesday its first all-electric model, the EV6, logged decent presale orders in Europe. According to.
2021-05-05 02:30:05
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9 in 10 students prefer in-person classes despite COVID-19 risks: poll
Almost nine in 10 young students in South Korea prefer in-person classes to online ones, despite risks of coronavirus infections, a poll showed Wednes.
2021-05-05 02:20:25
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Moon holds online meeting with kids for Children's Day
President Moon Jae-in held an online meeting with a group of elementary school students on the occasion of Children's Day. He joined the event from h.
2021-05-05 02:13:49
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N. Korea may give up nukes, but will test US commitment to diplomacy: US experts
North Korea may still be willing to give up its nuclear weapons for the right price, but will likely wait to see how serious and committed the new US .
2021-05-05 02:08:32
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N. Korea continues to build up chemical, biological weapons: US official
North Korea continues to build up its chemical and biological weapons, in addition to its other weapons of mass destruction (WMD) such as nuclear weap.
2021-05-05 02:05:15
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[Editorial] Focus on the goal
Tensions between the US and North Korea and between South and North Korea are heightening simultaneously. The US and the North swiftly entered a tens.
2021-05-04 22:31:14
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[Kim Seong-kon] For whom we shed tears
There are three types of fluids we emit when we are troubled or in trouble, whether physically or psychologically: Blood, sweat, and tears. When we ha.
2021-05-04 22:31:14
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[Jan-Werner Mueller] What threatens press freedom today?
Donald Trump’s presidency was bookended by the White House pushing “alternative facts” about the size of the crowd at Trump’s .
2021-05-04 22:31:14
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Hyundai to launch Genesis brand in Europe this summer
South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor said Tuesday it will launch the Genesis brand in Europe this summer to gain a share in the high-end and electric v.
2021-05-04 12:18:50
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Architectural charms of Jeju Island
SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island -- Though better known for its beaches and forests, Jeju Island also boasts a wide range of art galleries, some of them offering.
2021-05-04 11:32:45
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North Korea accuses South Korea of suppressing freedom of speech
Fresh controversy is building in South Korea over the memoirs of North Korea’s founder, Kim Il-sung, published almost 30 years ago. A local pu.
2021-05-04 11:12:46
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Police investigate cryptocurrency exchange, freeze its cash deposits
SUWON -- Police on Tuesday raided dozens of places related to a virtual currency exchange and froze the exchange's cash deposits as part of an investi.
2021-05-04 10:12:20
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Renault Samsung shuts down plant amid labor strike
The labor-management feud escalated Tuesday within Renault Samsung, the South Korean unit of the French carmaker, as the company temporarily shut down.
2021-05-04 10:02:40
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Oceans minister nominee comes under fire for wife's alleged smuggling of porcelain ware
Oceans Minister nominee Park Jun-young came under fire for his wife's alleged smuggling of porcelain ware during a parliamentary confirmation hearing .
2021-05-04 09:54:59
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US trade court lifts import ban on Daewoong's Nabota
The US International Trade Commission has lifted a 21-month ban on the sale of Daewoong Pharmaceutical’s botulinum toxin product Nabota, or Jeuv.
2021-05-04 09:54:39
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S. Korean labor groups condemn Japan for denying wartime forced labor
South Korean labor and civic organizations on Tuesday denounced Japan for formally denying mobilizing Korean people for wartime forced labor. The Jap.
2021-05-04 09:53:28
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S. Korea, US, Japan to hold FM talks at G-7 meeting in London
The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold trilateral talks on the margins of a Group of Seven (G-7) gathering in London .
2021-05-04 09:50:29
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Korea halts first doses of COVID-19 jabs amid supply shortage
Shortages of COVID-19 vaccines have forced around 2,000 vaccination centers to halt operations in South Korea, as authorities said it would hold off o.
2021-05-04 09:34:34
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[Today's K-pop] Shinee to mark 13th anniversary with livestream
Shinee is hosting an online event to celebrate the 13th anniversary of debut. To spend the anniversary with its fans, the quartet will take to .
2021-05-04 09:34:22
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Kakao Games sees net profit jump 68% in Q1
Kakao Games, the gaming unit of the country’s leading messenger app operator, reported a 68 percent jump in net profit to 18.3 billion won ($16..
2021-05-04 09:31:48
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MMCA's Gwacheon venue celebrates Children's Day with exhibition for kids
Ahead of Children’s Day on May 5, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, kicked off an exhibition for children titled &ldquo.
2021-05-04 09:18:45
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Namyang Dairy chairman resigns after COVID-19 fighting yogurt scandal
Namyang Dairy Products Chairman Hong Won-sik offered his resignation Tuesday, after the company came under fire for the claim that its yogurt drink Bu.
2021-05-04 09:15:42
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Retailers accused of being 'man-haters' over pinching hand sign
Several South Korean retailers, including convenience store GS25 and online fashion outlet Musinsa, were forced to remove advertisements after critics.
2021-05-04 08:58:07
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Chief prosecutor nominee stresses 'organizational stability'
New Prosecutor General nominee Kim Oh-soo stressed the organizational stability of the prosecution as his top priority on Tuesday as he prepares for a.
2021-05-04 08:45:19
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Incheon Airport signs deal with Israel Aerospace Industries to build aircraft conversion center
Incheon International Airport Corporation on Tuesday signed a memorandum of agreement with Israel’s state-owned aerospace and aviation manufactu.
2021-05-04 08:32:24
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[Herald Interview] 'Father' director talks about the 'invisible' poor in Serbia
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province -- Director Srdan Golubovic, whose film “Father” opened the 22nd Jeonju International Film Festival, said he.
2021-05-04 08:16:40
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Science minister nominee draws heat for alleged ethical lapses
Science Minister nominee Lim Hye-sook drew heat from opposition lawmakers during a parliamentary confirmation hearing Tuesday for alleged ethical laps.
2021-05-04 08:10:44
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S. Korea grapples with rising variant cases, total now at 632
South Korea has confirmed 97 more cases of contagious variants of the new coronavirus, adding to concerns that the country's virus battle may be exace.
2021-05-04 08:06:12
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[News Focus] Seoul's population share in Korea falls sharply
SEJONG -- About three decades ago, nearly 1 out of every 4 South Koreans were residing in Seoul. But it has been found that less than 1 in 5 today are.
2021-05-04 07:57:15
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S. Korea to wait for N. Korea's final decision on World Cup qualifiers: official
South Korea will wait for North Korea's final decision on whether to play a World Cup qualifier set to take place in the South next month, an official.
2021-05-04 07:18:41
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Pfizer vaccines for 218,000 people to arrive in S. Korea on Wednesday
Another batch of Pfizer Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccines for around 218,000 members of the general public aged 75 and over, and other virus-vulnerable groups .
2021-05-04 06:57:12
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Doosan Bobcat to invest W77b for US plant expansion
Small-sized construction equipment maker Doosan Bobcat Inc. said Tuesday that it will spend 77 billion won ($68.6 million) to expand one of its US pla.
2021-05-04 05:17:40
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Kia launches hybrid variant of K8 sedan
Kia Corp., South Korea's second-biggest carmaker, on Tuesday launched the hybrid version of the K8 sedan in the domestic market, completing a four-mod.
2021-05-04 05:12:44
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[Seoul Struggles 6] Seoul not so welcoming to newcomers when it comes to housing
For 28-year-old Hong Seong-kyun, buying a home in Seoul has been near the top of his bucket list for years, even before he started worrying about gett.
2021-05-04 04:44:35
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More than 170 Koreans return home from virus-hit India via special flight
More than 170 South Korean residents in virus-hit India returned home on Tuesday via a special flight, and more people will come home this week, healt.
2021-05-04 04:22:32
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Over 40 foreigners found infected with COVID-19 in Gangneung's preemptive testing
GANGNEUNG -- More than 40 foreign migrant workers in the east coast city of Gangneung tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday after preemptive coronav.
2021-05-04 04:14:59
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7 soldiers test positive for virus in another cluster infection
Seven soldiers at an Army base in Yangju, just north of Seoul, have tested positive for the new coronavirus in another cluster infection reported in b.
2021-05-04 04:13:25
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King Sejong Institute offers new Korean learning program using K-pop, K-dramas
A state-run Korean language education center said Tuesday it has launched a new Korean learning program using popular K-pop and K-drama content. The .
2021-05-04 03:39:47
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BTS' J-hope donates W100m for children in Africa
J-hope, a member of popular K-pop band BTS, has donated 100 million won (US$89,000) for children in Tanzania, a Seoul-based charity said Tuesday. Acc.
2021-05-04 03:34:28
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CIO's authority over indictments faces backlash from prosecutors
The new corruption investigative body's policy to supersede the prosecution has triggered an escalating backlash, offering a potential flash point bet.
2021-05-04 03:23:07
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[Newsmaker] Bill and Melinda Gates announce they are getting divorced
SEATTLE (AP) -- Bill and Melinda Gates said Monday that they are divorcing but would keep working together at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundati.
2021-05-04 03:19:14
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Samsung's presence in smartphone chipset market to decline in 2021: report
Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to lose its share in the smartphone chipset market this year, a report showed Tuesday, as Taiwanese and US rivals .
2021-05-04 03:16:17
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SK Telecom to cancel W2.6tr worth of treasury shares
SK Telecom Co., South Korea's largest mobile carrier, said Tuesday it has decided to cancel 2.6 trillion won ($2.32 billion) worth of treasury shares,.
2021-05-04 03:13:02
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New cases bounce back to 500s; variants emerging as another drag
South Korea's daily new virus cases bounced back to the 500s on Tuesday amid growing fears that rising cases of COVID-19 variants could become another.
2021-05-04 03:02:28
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[Graphic News] Cyberbullying sharply increases as classes go online: survey
Cases of cyberbullying involving elementary to high school students increased sharply last year as the new coronavirus pandemic turned many classes.
2021-05-04 03:02:28
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NK paper says coronavirus vaccines 'far from a panacea' amid delay in securing supplies
North Korea's official newspaper on Tuesday urged people to brace for a prolonged fight against the coronavirus pandemic, saying that vaccines are not.
2021-05-04 02:40:53
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Hyundai, Kia sales in US more than double on SUV demand in April
Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia Corp., South Korea's two biggest carmakers, said Tuesday their combined US sales more than doubled in April from a.
2021-05-04 02:37:17
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Cultural center to showcase 9 S. Korean films in US
The Korean Cultural Center in Washington said on Monday that it will showcase nine South Korean films to American viewers in a month-long film festiva.
2021-05-04 02:17:55
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Biden raises ceiling for refugees to US amid COVID-19 pandemic, Myanmar unrest
US President Joe Biden on Monday signed an executive order to sharply increase the number of refugees to be admitted into the United States this year,.
2021-05-04 02:14:17
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New N. Korea policy does not affect US defense posture in S. Korea: Pentagon
The new US policy toward North Korea does not affect the United States' alliance with South Korea or its defense commitment on the Korean Peninsula, a.
2021-05-04 02:09:20
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Blinken promotes joint efforts to denuclearize N. Korea at G-7 meeting
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for coordinated efforts to denuclearize North Korea on Monday while the top diplomats from the Group of 7 .
2021-05-04 02:06:18
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Blinken urges N. Korea to engage, saying US seeks practical progress
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged North Korea on Monday to return to the negotiating table, saying his country seeks to make practical progre.
2021-05-04 02:03:18
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[Editorial] Excessive burden
The heirs of the late Samsung Group chief Lee Kun-hee on Friday paid 2 trillion won ($1.79 billion) toward their 12 trillion won-plus inheritance tax .
2021-05-03 22:31:52
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[Jeffrey D. Sachs] Intellectual property on COVID-19
The governments of South Africa, India, and dozens of other developing countries are calling for the rights on intellectual property (IP), including v.
2021-05-03 22:31:52
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[Elizabeth Drew] Present at the Republican self-destruction
Two books recently appeared that shed light on highly important aspects of US politics. Both offer views of the Republican Party’s decline from .
2021-05-03 22:31:52
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Chung, Blinken agree on close cooperation for peninsula
Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and his US counterpart, Antony Blinken, agreed Monday to continue close cooperation for complete denuclearization and .
2021-05-03 14:26:13
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Nearly 400 Koreans to return home from virus-hit India this week
Nearly 400 South Korean residents in India will return home this week via non-scheduled flights authorized by the government, health authoriti.
2021-05-03 14:16:14
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Renault Samsung workers to stage strike again over wages
Unionized workers at Renault Samsung Motors Corp. said Monday they have decided to lay down their tools again to demand a wage hike. Renault Sa.
2021-05-03 12:31:39
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[Today's K-pop] Shinee's Taemin to gift EP before enlisting
Taemin of Shinee will put out his third solo EP “Advice” on May 18, said label SM Entertainment on Monday. It has been six months s.
2021-05-03 11:08:49
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[Art on Jeju Island] Waterdrops on Jeju Island
The following is the second article in a three-part series that explores art galleries on Jeju Island. -- Ed. JEJU CITY -- Contemporary art master Ki.
2021-05-03 11:08:11
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Samsung heirs sign on donation for SNU Hospital
Samsung Electronics and Seoul National University Hospital agreed on Monday to launch an official team to coordinate a 300 billion won ($267 million) .
2021-05-03 10:41:00
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South Korea eyes production hub for COVID-19 vaccines
President Moon Jae-in on Monday stressed South Korea’s possible role as a production hub for COVID-19 vaccines, pledging efforts to ramp up loca.
2021-05-03 10:40:26
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All-new LX Holdings sets sail under Koo Bon-joon's lead
LX Holdings, which has spun off from LG Group, on Monday held an inaugural event and board meeting to officially mark its business kickoff and name Ko.
2021-05-03 10:07:23
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Former Vice Justice Minister Kim Oh-soo named as new prosecutor
zPresident Moon Jae-in named former Vice Justice Minister Kim Oh-soo as the new chief of South Korea's prosecution service, Cheong Wa Dae said. Justi.
2021-05-03 10:00:51
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Lotte Foods to switch to EVs for sales activities
Lotte Foods will replace all of its company cars used for sales activities with electric vehicles in a bid to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the com.
2021-05-03 09:44:26
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Solus Advanced Materials ramps up 5G copper foil production in Luxembourg
Solus Advanced Materials will increase the capacity of its copper foil plant in Luxembourg to 15,000 metric tons from the current 12,000 tons by the e.
2021-05-03 09:33:04
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[Herald Interview] COVID-19, a perfect storm for Lime Korea
A blessing in disguise. No other idiom can better describe what the coronavirus outbreak has meant for Lime, the world’s leading operator of ren.
2021-05-03 09:33:04
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Hankook Tire Q1 net jumps 53% on base effect
Hankook Tire & Technology Co. said Monday its first-quarter net profit jumped 53 percent from a year earlier on a base effect amid the extended CO.
2021-05-03 09:15:26
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GM Korea's April sales dip 25% amid pandemic slump
GM Korea Co. said Monday its sales retreated 25.4 percent last month from a year earlier on weak demand at home and abroad. The South Korean unit of .
2021-05-03 09:13:53
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Kia's April sales jump 78% on strong exports
Kia Corp., South Korea's second-largest automaker, said Monday its sales soared 78 percent last month from a year earlier on a low base effect and sol.
2021-05-03 09:10:27
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Hyundai's April sales more than double on SUV demand
Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday its sales more than doubled last month from a year earlier on robust demand for its SUV models despite the COVID-19 pand.
2021-05-03 09:08:46
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70% vaccination rate won't mean COVID-19 herd immunity: NMC
The government’s goal of establishing herd immunity to COVID-19 by vaccinating 70 percent of the population may not be achievable, according to .
2021-05-03 08:47:49
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[Herald Interview] Jeon Yeo-been thanks 'Night in Paradise' director for taking a chance on her
When director Park Hoon-jung, who helmed the award-winning 2012 crime thriller “New World,” was casting for his new movie “Night in .
2021-05-03 08:44:58
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[#WeFACE] Slow fashion emerges in pursuit of more ethical lifestyles
The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles on eco-friendly fashion highlighting new fabrics, manufacturing processes and trends that aim to i.
2021-05-03 08:37:09
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Will FM Chung meet with Japan's Motegi at G-7 in London?
South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong is in London to attend the Group of Seven meeting, and all eyes are on Chung to see whether he finally ge.
2021-05-03 08:31:04
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Controversy brews over online quasi-real name system
Controversy is brewing over the pros and cons of a new bill that obligates netizens to fully disclose their usernames in posts and comments online. .
2021-05-03 08:29:41
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Renault Samsung's April sales sink 28.6% on weak domestic demand
Renault Samsung Motors Corp. said Monday its sales fell 28.6 percent last month from a year earlier due to weak domestic demand. The South Korean uni.
2021-05-03 08:28:06
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SsangYong's April sales dip 36% on weak domestic demand
SsangYong Motor Co. said Monday its sales fell 36 percent last month from a year earlier due mainly to lower demand at home amid the extended COVID-19.
2021-05-03 08:24:47
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[Newsmaker] Probe underway on med student found dead in Han River
A 22-year-old medical student was found dead in the Han River on Friday after going missing for six days, and his family is awaiting the results of an.
2021-05-03 08:03:18
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'Minari' becomes 3rd movie to top 1m admissions in S. Korea this year
The immigrant film "Minari" has become the third movie to attract over 1 million viewers in South Korea this year, enjoying a post-award sea.
2021-05-03 07:58:26
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Task force seeks warrant to arrest ex-senior official over alleged land speculation
A government task force said Monday it has sought a warrant for the arrest of a retired senior government official who is suspected of land speculatio.
2021-05-03 07:54:59
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Samsung heir becomes S. Korea's richest stockholder after inheritance
Lee Jae-young, vice chairman of global tech titan Samsung Electronics Co., has emerged as South Korea's richest stockholder following inheriting stock.
2021-05-03 07:40:43
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Korea Shipbuilding wins W210b order for 1 LNG carrier
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE) said Monday that it has signed a 209.9 billion won ($187.6 million) deal to build a liquefied.
2021-05-03 07:28:18
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Amway to move headquarters for personal care business to Korea
Health and wellness group Amway will move the headquarters for part of its beauty business to Seoul, the South Korean unit of the American company sai.
2021-05-03 07:01:15
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[Newsmaker] Football star Ki Sung-yueng grilled over suspected land speculation case
Football star Ki Sung-yueng has been summoned by police and questioned on charges of illegally buying and using farmland in the southwestern city Gwan.
2021-05-03 06:48:33
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Badminton star Lee Yong-dae diagnosed with COVID-19
Badminton star Lee Yong-dae has been confirmed to be infected with COVID-19, his team said Monday. The 32-year-old player tested positive for the ne.
2021-05-03 06:29:15
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Police chief orders thorough probe into anti-NK leafleting by defector group
South Korea's police chief has ordered a swift and thorough probe into a North Korean defector group's alleged sending of anti-Pyongyang leaflets into.
2021-05-03 06:19:45
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Military closely monitoring NK activities, no unusual signs yet: JCS
The military is closely monitoring North Korea but no unusual signs have been detected so far, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Monday, after Pyon.
2021-05-03 04:42:59
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S. Korea accounts for 31% of global EV battery market in Q1
Three South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery makers accounted for 31 percent of the global market in the first quarter, but their share has slippe.
2021-05-03 04:25:23
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Unification minister vows continued efforts for 'meaningful' change in inter-Korean ties
Unification Minister Lee In-young said Monday that tensions should not be heightened under any circumstances on the Korean Peninsula, vowing to make c.
2021-05-03 04:17:19
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Top diplomats of S. Korea, US to hold bilateral talks at G7 session in London
The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States are set to hold bilateral talks on the margins of a Group of Seven (G7) meeting in London on Mo.
2021-05-03 04:08:44
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NK paper calls for tightened efforts against 'devil's virus'
North Korea's official paper on Monday continued to urge stepped up efforts against the coronavirus pandemic, days after the United States accused Pyo.
2021-05-03 03:57:58
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New cases back to 400s on fewer tests amid low vaccine supply
South Korea's daily new virus cases fell back to the 400s on Monday as fewer people took new virus tests over the weekend with concerns over another r.
2021-05-03 03:24:43
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[Graphic News] World military spending grows despite pandemic
Military expenditure worldwide rose to nearly $2 trillion in 2020, defying the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers said. Glob.
2021-05-03 03:04:30
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Tottenham's Son Heung-min ties career high with 21st goal of season
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min has tied his European single-season career high with 21 goals. In a Premier League match against Sheffield United a.
2021-05-03 03:02:13
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S. Korea launches new frigate with improved anti-submarine capabilities
South Korea was to hold a launching ceremony Monday for a new 2,800-ton frigate with improved anti-submarine capabilities, the Navy said. The new wa.
2021-05-03 02:42:00
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FC Seoul defender Hwang Hyun-soo diagnosed with COVID-19
FC Seoul defender Hwang Hyun-soo has been diagnosed with COVID-19, the K League 1 club said Monday. The 26-year-old was given a positive coronavirus .
2021-05-03 02:39:46
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Military extends antivirus scheme for another three weeks
The defense ministry on Monday extended the current social distancing rules for the military for three weeks, which allow service members to take vaca.
2021-05-03 02:28:14
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Industrial output index hits record high in Q1 amid economic recovery
South Korea's industrial output index hit a record high in the first quarter as Asia's fourth-largest economy is recovering from pandemic-driven slump.
2021-05-03 02:27:20
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NK propaganda outlet criticizes S. Korea over national founder's memoirs
A North Korean propaganda outlet on Monday criticized South Korea over a controversy surrounding the recently published memoirs of the North's nationa.
2021-05-03 02:21:55
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Moon's approval rating at all-time low of 33%: Realmeter
President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has fallen to the lowest point since the start of his tenure in 2017, a new poll showed Monday. Just 33 perce.
2021-05-03 02:18:45
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US policy not aimed at hostility, but reducing tension with N. Korea: Sullivan
WASHINGTON -- The US policy toward North Korea is not aimed at hostility but reducing tension, the top US security adviser said Sunday, adding the ult.
2021-05-03 02:15:41
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LG Electronics H&A unit drawing keen attention after record Q1 earnings
Keen market attention is now focused on the future performance of LG Electronics Inc.'s home appliance and air solution (H&A) unit following its r.
2021-05-03 02:08:42
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Seoul's largest Picasso retrospective shows formative works, paintings
The largest Pablo Picasso retrospective to be exhibited in Korea kicked off Saturday, chronologically showcasing the artist’s works across diffe.
2021-05-03 01:35:51
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[Editorial] Vaccine drought
The disease control authorities asked front-line agencies Friday to temporarily stop reserving initial shots of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, curren.
2021-05-02 22:31:49
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[Ana Palacio] Europe's latest strategic letdown for the Indo-Pacific
Last week, the European Union’s foreign ministers approved -- with little fanfare or consultation -- the EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo.
2021-05-02 22:31:49
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UK defends aid cuts after UN warnings of deadly impact
LONDON (AFP) -- Britain on Sunday defended cuts to its aid spending, stressing the budget impact of the coronavirus pandemic, after several UN agencie.
2021-05-02 15:05:01
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Indian court urges government action as hospitals cry help
NEW DELHI (AP) -- With Indian hospitals struggling to secure a steady supply of oxygen, and more COVID-19 patients dying amid the shortages, a co.
2021-05-02 14:12:58
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5-term lawmaker, ex-Incheon mayor elected new ruling party chairman
Five-term legislator and former Incheon Mayor Rep. Song Young-gil was elected the new chairman of the ruling Democratic Party Sunday as it seeks a maj.
2021-05-02 12:39:45
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[News Focus] Storied succession comes to end at Samsung
Samsung’s ownership family on Friday announced how the late group Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s Samsung stocks would be distributed among its mem.
2021-05-02 10:56:47
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LG Chem goes on hiring spree for advanced materials foray
LG Chem is set to fill hundreds of positions in its advanced materials division as it prepares for an aggressive expansion into new business areas and.
2021-05-02 10:21:12
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LG U+ to launch 5G-based solutions that would automate local seaports
LG U+ has set up a crane remote control system at Busan Port and aims to commercialize 5G network-based solutions for automated seaport infrastructure.
2021-05-02 10:16:27
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[Art on Jeju Island] Breathing life into old downtown
The following is the first article in a three-part series that explores art galleries on Jeju Island. -- Ed. JEJU CITY, Jeju Island -- An old neigh.
2021-05-02 10:07:33
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S. Korea's Kim Hyo-joo picks up 4th LPGA win in Singapore
South Korean Kim Hyo-joo earned her fourth LPGA victory in Singapore on Sunday, marking her first LPGA win in over five years. The 26-year-old golfe.
2021-05-02 09:44:32
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Pyongyang slams Washington, Seoul after US completes NK policy review
North Korea lashed out at South Korea and the US, upping the ante as the Biden administration announced the completion of its monthslong policy review.
2021-05-02 08:40:17
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FTC to weigh penalties for Samsung over 'unfair' deals for cafeteria service
South Korea’s antitrust watchdog will meet to weigh the penalties to impose on Samsung Group later this month over accusations that it has unfai.
2021-05-02 08:29:28
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S. Korean shipbuilders account for over 70 percent of LPG carrier orders this year
South Korean shipbuilders are leading the race for liquefied petroleum gas carriers as they have secured over 70 percent of shipbuilding orders this y.
2021-05-02 08:27:55
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S. Korea faces looming COVID-19 vaccine shortage
South Korea may soon face a shortage of COVID-19 vaccines as less than 10 percent of the country's AstraZeneca vaccine doses are left, the health auth.
2021-05-02 07:57:57
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[News Focus] Korea's 7 major cities lose 120,000 in population in 3 months
SEJONG -- South Korea’s seven major cities are leading the nation’s population decline, with the nation’s largest and second-largest.
2021-05-02 07:41:23
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[NEWS FOCUS] Delivery workers to vote on strike against gabjil
Parcel delivery workers are mulling over whether to stage a full-scale strike later this month as they ask logistics firms to step in and resolve its .
2021-05-02 07:35:27
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David Hockney's video lights up Seoul with message of hope
One of the most celebrated living artists, David Hockney revealed his new 2 1/2-minute video, “Remember you cannot look at the sun or death for .
2021-05-02 07:26:33
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Moon offers condolences to Israel over deadly stampede
President Moon Jae-in on Sunday sent a letter of condolence to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin over last week's stampede tragedy at a religious festiv.
2021-05-02 07:00:47
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HMM deploys one new ship to US to cope with soaring freight rates
South Korea's leading shipper, HMM Co., said Sunday it has deployed one additional ship to the United States to cope with soaring freight costs amid t.
2021-05-02 06:57:22
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KATUSA soldier tests positive for virus after J&J vaccine shot
A Korean Augmentation to the US Army (KATUSA) soldier has tested positive for the new coronavirus after receiving a Johnson & Johnson (J&J) va.
2021-05-02 06:53:21
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Unseasonal snow falls in May, first in 22 years
Unseasonal snow fell over parts of Gangwon Province over the weekend, an unlikely event for May, when early summer weather is typically seen across th.
2021-05-02 06:13:24
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FM Chung departs for London to attend G7 meeting
Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong left for Britain on Sunday to attend a Group of Seven (G7) meeting for discussions on access to COVID-19 vaccines, cli.
2021-05-02 06:08:10
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[Newsmaker] Police arrest 94 suspects over deepfake crimes in 5 months, with 70 percent teenagers
Police said Sunday they have arrested 94 suspects over allegations of creating or distributing illegal deepfake content in the past five months amid c.
2021-05-02 04:34:06
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'Conflict of interest prevention bill' poised to improve public sector work ethics, transparency
The recent parliamentary passage of the so-called conflict of interest prevention law, which took eight years since its first proposal, is expected to.
2021-05-02 04:26:02
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Local craft beers gain popularity in S. Korea
South Korea's homegrown craft beer has increasingly gained popularity over recent years, industry data showed Sunday, as local brewers offer a wide ra.
2021-05-02 04:23:45
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Prosecutors again drop charges against McDonald's Korea in burger patty scandal
South Korean prosecutors said Friday they have decided not to file charges against the local unit of McDonald's after wrapping up their reinvestigatio.
2021-05-02 03:35:13
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From Shakespeare to Ed Sheeran, portraits of British icons on exhibit at national museum
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Korea has brought together 76 portraits of British and global figures, ranging from playwright William Shak.
2021-05-02 03:13:34
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LG Group launches new holding firm LX Holdings
South Korean conglomerate LG Group has launched its new holding firm with about 8 trillion won ($7.1 billion) of assets as part of its restructuring p.
2021-05-02 03:06:24
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Climate change makes summers longer, winters hotter and shorter in Korea
Human-caused climate change has brought about extensive meteorological changes on the Korean Peninsula over the past century, making summers longer an.
2021-05-02 03:02:48
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New virus cases above 600 for 4th day; further surge in offing
South Korea's daily new virus cases stayed in the 600s for the fourth consecutive straight day Sunday as sporadic cluster infections popped up across .
2021-05-02 02:51:42
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LG Uplus on lookout for automated seaports with 5G tech
BUSAN -- A towering shipyard crane nimbly moves over stacks of cargo crates at a terminal in Busan Port, South Korea's largest seaport 453 kilometers .
2021-05-02 02:50:14
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N. Korea says Biden 'made big blunder,' warns of 'worse crisis beyond control'
North Korea said Sunday that US President Joe Biden made a "big blunder" after he called Pyongyang's nuclear program a serious threat, warni.
2021-05-02 02:34:03
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NK leader's sister warns S. Korea of consequence for failing to stop propaganda leaflets
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un slammed South Korea for failing to stop anti-Pyongyang leaflets flown by a defector group last week, cal.
2021-05-02 02:34:03
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S. Koreans bid farewell to Cardinal Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk
South Koreans bade farewell Saturday to the country’s second Roman Catholic Cardinal Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk in a funeral Mass at Seoul’s .
2021-05-01 09:56:47
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New virus cases above 600 for 3rd day; another wave of pandemic worrisome
South Korea's daily new virus cases remained in the 600s for the third straight day Saturday as sporadic cluster infections were reported across the n.
2021-05-01 09:55:17
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[Weekender] The rise of curated fashion platforms
Having a lot of tabs open while browsing for clothes online? For a growing number of shoppers, those days are over. Similar to how going to a shoppi.
2021-05-01 09:03:07
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Hybe's growing influence acknowledged in global media
Hybe, the company behind BTS, and its leaders have made it onto the lists of two international media outlets in recognition of their growing influence.
2021-05-01 09:02:55
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[Digital Simplicity] What streamers need to succeed on game platform
For PC and mobile gamers in South Korea, Twitch is more than a useful platform. It is a key tool to play games together with others, create a communit.
2021-05-01 09:02:44
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[Eye Plus] City meets nature at Songpa Trail
A trail spanning 21 kilometers surrounds Seoul’s eastern district of Songpa-gu, packed with nature, adventure and culture. The Son.
2021-05-01 09:02:43
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[Photo News] South Korean civic groups' strong petition against Japan's Fukushima water release
Following Japan’s announcement that it will release contaminated wastewater in the Pacific Ocean, civic groups all around the nation expressed s.
2021-05-01 09:02:30
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Two regional museums receive works from Lee Kun-hee's collection
Among the late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s art collection are paintings by Korean modern art masters Park Soo-keun and Lee Jung-seop. S.
2021-05-01 09:01:36
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[Eye Interview] From BTS to G-Dragon, Kim Ri-eul breaks barriers of hanbok
When global sensation BTS danced to its 2018 hit “Idol” at an ethereally moonlit Gyeongbokgung in Seoul on NBC’s “The Tonight .
2021-04-30 15:44:39
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S. Korea mulls raising travel alert for India amid virus surges
South Korea could raise the travel alert for India amid a massive spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, the foreign ministry said Friday. The minis.
2021-04-30 14:19:18
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Five KBO matches to be canceled after vaccination for Olympic athletes
Five matches of the South Korean professional baseball league scheduled for Tuesday will be canceled in accordance with the nationwide vaccination pro.
2021-04-30 13:38:38
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Renault Samsung workers hold strike amid pandemic
Unionized workers at Renault Samsung Motors Corp. held a strike at the company's sole domestic plant on Friday to demand a wage hike for the year of 2.
2021-04-30 12:49:11
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Lee Jae-yong inherits 50% of Samsung Life shares
Lee Jae-yong, the eldest son of the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, officially became the leader of the Samsung empire by inheriting 50 percent of .
2021-04-30 11:01:53
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Actor Ryu Hyun-kyung selects 8 movies for special section at Jeonju film fest
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province -- Actor Ryu Hyun-kyung on Friday introduced eight movies -- four features and four short films -- that she selected for.
2021-04-30 10:55:07
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Jae-yong bolsters grip on Samsung Electronics after inheritance
Lee Jae-yong, the apparent heir of Samsung Group, bolstered his control of Samsung Electronics Co. with stocks inherited from his late father, an indi.
2021-04-30 10:53:43
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Go competition brings professionals and amateurs together
Hoping for the growth of the game of Go, or “Baduk” in Korean, next-generation big data platform company DataStreams and South Korea&rsquo.
2021-04-30 10:50:26
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FM Chung to hold talks with US, British, Indian and EU counterparts at G7 gathering
Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong will hold bilateral talks with his US, British, Indian and European Union counterparts on the margins of a Group of Se.
2021-04-30 10:39:47
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Govt. remains unperturbed by mounting calls for pardoning jailed Samsung heir
Calls for pardoning Lee Jae-yong, the incarcerated de facto chief of Samsung Group, have resurfaced after his family unveiled plans to donate a chunk .
2021-04-30 09:41:59
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S. Korea, US and Japan discuss expanding security ties
The South Korean, US and Japanese military chiefs on Thursday discussed deepening security cooperation amid a growing threat from North Korea to promo.
2021-04-30 09:40:20
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S. Korea's 5G users top 14m since commercialization
The number of 5G users in South Korea stood at over 14 million last month, two years after the networks first went live in the country, data showed Fr.
2021-04-30 09:32:21
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[From the Scene] At Drone Show Korea 2021, everyone wants a slice in the sky
BUSAN -- Beneath the clear, open sky, hundreds of drones were on display at Drone Show Korea 2021, held Thursday at Bexco in Busan, where companies bi.
2021-04-30 09:27:49
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[Today's K-pop] TXT to return with 2nd LP on May 31
Tomorrow X Together is coming out with second full-length album on May 31, according to an announcement that was made Friday. The album i.
2021-04-30 09:13:04
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Four-term lawmaker, ex-Ulsan mayor elected as new floor leader of main opposition party
Four-term legislator and ex-Mayor of Ulsan Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon was elected the new floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party on Friday. Ki.
2021-04-30 09:01:36
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US conducts 2 tests for THAAD-Patriot system integration last year: government report
The US missile defense agency conducted two missile flight tests last year to integrate its Patriot and THAAD missile systems, but they were unsuccess.
2021-04-30 09:00:00
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LG Electronics to create W100b fund with Mirae Asset Group
LG Electronics will create a 100 billion won ($90.15 million) fund with Mirae Asset Group, the country’s largest nonbank financial institution, .
2021-04-30 08:46:28
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New museum, storage expansion mulled to make room for late Samsung chairman's art collection
Authorities will come up with ways to make room for the late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s art collection, the country’s largest do.
2021-04-30 08:41:36
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Foreign ministry considering raising travel alert for India amid virus surges
The foreign ministry said Friday it is considering raising the travel alert for India amid a massive spike in COVID-19 cases in the country. The mini.
2021-04-30 08:26:13
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Police raid dairy firm over alleged exaggeration of yogurt's effects against COVID-19
Police raided the headquarters of a major dairy firm on Friday as part of a probe into allegations that it exaggerated anti-coronavirus effects of its.
2021-04-30 08:16:41
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Memory prices up sharply, boding well for S. Korean chipmakers
Memory chip prices are rising sharply amid a global semiconductor shortage, industry data showed Friday, boding well for South Korean chipmakers that .
2021-04-30 08:13:17
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Lotte E&C wins $110m order from Singapore
Lotte Engineering & Construction Co. said Friday that its joint venture has won a $146.9 million ($110.7 million) deal to build a transport hub in.
2021-04-30 07:43:50
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Military chiefs of S. Korea, US, Japan vow to strengthen cooperation
The top uniformed officers of South Korea, the United States and Japan held talks in Hawaii and vowed to strengthen their trilateral cooperation amid .
2021-04-30 07:39:34
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S. Korea to adopt new social distancing scheme in July as vaccinations gather pace
South Korea will introduce new COVID-19 social distancing rules in July if the nation's daily caseload remains below 1,000, health authorities said Fr.
2021-04-30 07:36:42
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Number of foreign visitors dips 10.7% in March
The number of foreign visitors to South Korea dropped nearly 11 percent in March from a year earlier amid the coronavirus pandemic, data showed Friday.
2021-04-30 07:00:20
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[Exclusive] Posco to launch new entity to recycle LGES batteries
South Korea’s leading steelmaker Posco has set up a new entity in Europe and will launch another one in Korea to recycle LG Energy Solution&rsqu.
2021-04-30 06:32:12
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(Online) Eight Korean film festival directors jointly condemn Myanmar military coup
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province -- Eight directors of Korea’s international film festivals, including director of the 22nd Jeonju International Fi.
2021-04-30 06:26:18
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[Video] New committee makes moves to put 'hanji' on UNESCO heritage list
A committee to promote Korean traditional paper “hanji,” which are handmade from mulberry trees, was launched on Thursday in hopes it will.
2021-04-30 06:00:28
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[Newsmaker] At least 44 killed in Israel pilgrimage stampede: rescue services, hospital
JERUSALEM (AFP) - A stampede at a Jewish pilgrimage site in northern Israel killed at least 44 people on Friday, the Magen David Adom rescue service a.
2021-04-30 04:58:52
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Defector group sends propaganda leaflets into N. Korea in defiance of ban
A North Korean defector group claimed Friday it has sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border in defiance of a ban enacted recently over concern .
2021-04-30 04:40:25
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Daewoo Shipbuilding wins W184.5b order for 2 LPG carriers
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. said Friday that it has signed a 184.5 billion won ($166.5 million) deal to build two liquefied petro.
2021-04-30 04:34:23
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Moon's approval rating hits record low of 29%: Gallup
President Moon Jae-in's approval rating dropped below 30 percent for the first time since his inauguration in May 2017, a Gallup Korea poll showed Fri.
2021-04-30 04:32:45
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Samsung ranks 2nd in Q1 smartphone revenue: report
Samsung Electronics Co. was the runner-up in the first-quarter smartphone market in terms of revenue, a report showed Friday, though it was the top ve.
2021-04-30 04:21:07
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Unseasonal snowfall covers mountains in Gangwon Province
Unseasonal snowfall blanketed mountainous areas of Gangwon Province, east of Seoul, on Friday, the last day of April usually known in South Korea as a.
2021-04-30 04:18:41
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Military reports 4 new COVID-19 cases
Three soldiers and an airman tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Friday, the latest in a series of infections at barrac.
2021-04-30 03:40:33
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Samsung maintains 2nd spot in tablet market in Q1: report
Samsung Electronics Co. remained the world's second-largest tablet computer vendor in the first quarter of the year, a report showed Friday, amid the .
2021-04-30 03:34:20
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COVID-19 self-test kits hit pharmacy shelves
Sales of coronavirus self-test kits that offer results in 30 minutes began on Friday at pharmacies nationwide. Hanmi Pharmaceutical started distribu.
2021-04-30 03:26:36
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NK's largest youth group drops late founder's name from title after 25 years
North Korea dropped the name of late national founder Kim Il-sung from the title of its largest youth organization and put the word "socialist&qu.
2021-04-30 03:26:36
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Moon gets another AstraZeneca vaccine shot for summit with Biden, G-7 session
President Moon Jae-in received his second dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine Friday, a few weeks earlier than initially scheduled, as he plans to .
2021-04-30 03:06:06
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[Graphic News] Majority of Japanese want prime minister to resign soon: poll
The majority of respondents to a Japanese poll said they would prefer to see Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga resign either immediately or by.
2021-04-30 03:03:05
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New cases in 600s for 2nd day, virus curbs extended for 3 weeks
South Korea's daily new virus cases remained in the 600s for the second day Friday as the country extended its social distancing measures against the .
2021-04-30 02:49:36
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S. Korea to resume discount coupon program on dining, arts next month
South Korea said Friday it plans to resume a discount coupon program aimed at boosting spending on dining and cultural performances next month as it s.
2021-04-30 02:31:24
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GM to recall Bolt EVs to update battery software
US automaker General Motors Co. said Friday it will recall Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles equipped with batteries produced in LG Energy Solution Ltd.
2021-04-30 02:29:06
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Moon to hold first summit with Biden on May 21: White House
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and US President Joe Biden will hold their first summit talks on May 21, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Thu.
2021-04-30 02:25:06
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Samsung slips to 4th in 5G smartphone market in Q1: report
Samsung Electronics Co. lost its leading position in the global 5G smartphone market to rank fourth in the first quarter of the year, a report showed .
2021-04-30 02:14:48
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South Korea to extend social distancing rules for another three weeks
South Korea has decided to extend the current social distancing measures and the ban on gatherings of more than five people for another three weeks. .
2021-04-30 02:12:56
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BTS wins 4 nominations at 2021 Billboard Music Awards
BTS has clinched nominations in four categories -- the most for the K-pop superstars -- in the upcoming 2021 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) set for ne.
2021-04-30 02:10:30
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S. Korea to extend current social distancing measures for 3 weeks: acting PM
South Korea will extend its current social distancing measures for another three weeks, the acting prime minister said Friday, amid no clear signs of .
2021-04-30 02:06:33
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[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week
Recalled (Korea) Opened April 21 Thriller Directed by Seo You-min Soo-jin (Seo Yea-ji) wakes up after an accident with part of her memory lost. Fortu.
2021-04-30 02:02:05
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Yanggu Gomchwi Festival The 2021 Yanggu Gomchwi Festival will be held online from Wednesday to Saturday, in concern over the prolonged COVID-19 pande.
2021-04-30 02:01:15
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Lounge at Park Hyatt Busan presents Mango Afternoon Tea Set Lounge at Park Hyatt Busan presents the Mango Afternoon Tea Set from May 5 to June 20. T.
2021-04-30 02:01:15
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S. Korea's functional food market growing rapidly amid pandemic
The South Korean market of functional foods is growing fast amid greater awareness of health amid the coronavirus pandemic, a report showed Friday. S.
2021-04-30 02:00:45
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ITZY returns more daring with 'Guess Who'
Girl group ITZY is returning more powerful and confident with the new album “Guess Who.” Ahead of the album‘s release, the group con.
2021-04-30 01:01:20
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[Editorial] Due consideration
The heirs of late Samsung Group chief Lee Kun-hee announced Wednesday they would pay more than 12 trillion won ($10.8 billion) in inheritance tax, the.
2021-04-29 22:32:47
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[Slawomir Sierakowski] Putin's sound and fury
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent annual address on the state of his country was so ostentatiously threatening as to sound reassuring. N.
2021-04-29 22:32:47
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National Assembly passes bill meant to prevent conflicts of interest among public officials
The National Assembly on Thursday passed a long-stalled bill that prohibits public officials, including lawmakers, from seeking personal gains using i.
2021-04-29 15:41:12
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Pope sends condolences over death of Cardinal Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk
Pope Francis has sent a message of condolence on the death of South Korean Cardinal Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk, the Holy See said Thursday. "I was .
2021-04-29 15:35:47
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S. Korea calls for speedy shipment of Pfizer vaccine from EU
South Korea's trade ministry said Thursday it has requested the European Union to continue to lend a hand for the stable shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
2021-04-29 15:28:44
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S. Korea calls for free movement of data at G-7 digital ministers meeting
South Korea called for the free movement of data to vitalize the digital economy on Thursday in this year's Group of Seven (G-7) meeting of digital an.
2021-04-29 15:23:51
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Jeonju film festival opens featuring 194 films
The Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), the country's largest showcase of indie and art house films, opened Thursday for a 10-day run featuring.
2021-04-29 15:20:21
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Jeonju film fest kicks off on Thursday
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province -- The Jeonju International Film Festival held an opening ceremony hosted by actor Kwon Hye-hyo and Park Ha-sun on Thurs.
2021-04-29 15:11:25
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S. Korea heading fast toward herd immunity after vaccinating 3 mln in 2 months
South Korea has inoculated more than 3 million people in two months since its vaccine rollout, health authorities said Thursday, as the country ramps .
2021-04-29 14:30:43
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Independent panel to review power abuse probe of Seoul prosecution chief on May 10
An independent panel created to review the validity of an ongoing investigation into the Seoul prosecution chief on charges of abuse of power will con.
2021-04-29 13:38:38
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New cases fall back to below 700; virus curbs likely to be extended
South Korea's daily new virus cases fell back to below 700 on Thursday, but sporadic cluster infections and the rising number of untraceable cases sti.
2021-04-29 13:02:33
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[Today's K-pop] IZ*ONE's Japanese members bid farewell
Members of IZ*ONE from Japan returned to their home boarding an airplane together on Thursday. Miyawaki Sakura, Honda Hitomi and Yabuki Nako ea.
2021-04-29 11:26:13
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[Video] Seoul's district office provides free food for residents facing financial difficulties
The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has made life harder for most people. But some have borne the brunt of it. In order to help them, the local government.
2021-04-29 11:07:01
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2021-04-29 10:37:22
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With open borders and lax distancing, Korea is 'playing with fire,' experts warn
COVID-19 cases are surging and hospital beds are filling once again in South Korea, but health officials say they have no plans to reinstate harsher m.
2021-04-29 10:35:52
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Watchdog to probe military for abuse allegations in COVID response
South Korea’s National Human Rights Commission said Thursday that it will launch an investigation into the allegations that the military violate.
2021-04-29 10:21:03
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Watchdog views Coupang as 'conglomerate,' excludes CEO from 'owner' list
South Korea’s antitrust regulator on Thursday included Coupang on its list of “large business groups,” henceforth imposing heavier c.
2021-04-29 09:45:04
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Posco to increase social contributions, strengthen ESG drive
Posco has pledged to increase its social contributions while embracing the emerging trend of environmental, social and corporate governance, or ESG, m.
2021-04-29 09:36:52
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[Newsmaker] Youn Yuh-jung says she doesn't 'admire' Hollywood
Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung, 73, is loved not just for her acting, but also for her candid and humorous remarks. The veteran actor of over 50 years s.
2021-04-29 09:32:48
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[Feature] Can Korea quit Xinjiang polysilicon over forced labor row?
Mounting allegations of forced labor in the Chinese region of Xinjiang has posed a conundrum for the global solar industry, and too may drag down Sout.
2021-04-29 09:32:17
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Samsung, LG post record Q1 earnings
Strong sales of home appliances pushed South Korean electronics firms’ sales to a new quarterly high. According to first-quarter earnings resu.
2021-04-29 08:56:55
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No more lining up over summer merch as Starbucks introduces reservation system
Starbucks Coffee Korea is introducing a reservation system for this year’s seasonal loyalty reward program, so that customers do not have to wai.
2021-04-29 08:55:10
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Tesla to recall 561 vehicles for faulty components for first time in Korea
Imported car brands including Tesla Korea, Mercedes-Benz Korea and BMW Korea will recall 13,797 vehicles to fix faulty components, the Transport Minis.
2021-04-29 08:53:42
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[Exclusive] LX Holdings to co-use 'LX,' ends naming dispute
The soon-to-launch LX Holdings is close to settling a name dispute with the Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix -- a public agency which has been ope.
2021-04-29 08:50:34
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Musicals brace for disruptions with new COVID-19 infections
Hit by a series of COVID-19 infections, the musical scene is bracing for perhaps another virus crisis, following earlier shutdowns in March and August.
2021-04-29 08:46:30
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Unification minister pins hopes on Moon-Biden summit to revive diplomacy with NK
Unification Minister Lee In-young on Thursday stressed the importance of the upcoming South Korea-US summit, pinning hopes on the meeting as a chance .
2021-04-29 08:17:58
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Crested ibis chicks born in the wild 42 years after extinction in Korea
CHANGNYEONG -- Crested ibises, an endangered bird, have been born in the wild in South Korea for the first time after the species went extinct on the .
2021-04-29 08:13:13
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Seoul education office to test-run self-test kits at schools from May
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education will offer preemptive virus testing for teachers and students starting next month, as part of efforts to de.
2021-04-29 08:09:47
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Moon's retirement residence faces resistance from neighbors
Construction of President Moon Jae-in’s post-presidency residence has been halted recently faced with resistance from residents of the area, acc.
2021-04-29 08:09:47
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Hybe's growing influence acknowledged in global media
Hybe, the company behind BTS, and its leaders have made it onto the lists of two international media outlets in recognition of their growing influence.
2021-04-29 07:57:13
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UN committee requests N. Korea provide explanation on human
A UN committee called on North Korea to provide an explanation on reported cases of human rights violations and to report any progress, its website sh.
2021-04-29 07:55:05
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LG Electronics delivers record earnings in Q1 on robust home appliance biz
LG Electronics Inc. on Thursday reported its best-ever quarterly earnings in the first quarter on the back of robust home appliance sales. The South .
2021-04-29 07:35:48
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Korea Shipbuilding bags order for 4 very large gas carriers
Major South Korean shipyard Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE) said Thursday it has won a 365 billion-won ($329 million) order t.
2021-04-29 07:27:23
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Single-person households in Seoul outnumber other kinds
Single-person households accounted for 33.3 percent of all households in Seoul, making them the most common type of household in the city. The hardest.
2021-04-29 06:50:12
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Samsung suffers more than W300b loss due to monthlong Texas chip shutdown
Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday that a monthlong shutdown at its US semiconductor plant cost it more than 300 billion won ($270 million) in loss.
2021-04-29 06:36:01
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Minister calls first half 'most optimal' period for progress in stalled peace process
Unification Minister Lee In-young on Thursday stressed that South Korea will strive to bring the stalled peace process on the Korean Peninsula back on.
2021-04-29 06:20:20
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City of Seoul opens new hub to promote tourism industry
The Seoul metropolitan government opened a new tourism hub in the nation's capital Thursday, saying it will support the growth and development of the .
2021-04-29 06:15:47
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Military reports 3 more coronavirus cases
The military reported three additional coronavirus cases, the defense ministry said Thursday. Of them, a service member of the armed forces athletic .
2021-04-29 06:10:53
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FM Chung to attend G7 ministerial talks in London next week
Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong will attend an in-person Group of Seven (G7) ministerial meeting in Britain next week to discuss access to COVID-19 va.
2021-04-29 04:44:29
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[News Focus] 7 in 10 foreign students are Vietnamese or Chinese
SEJONG -- South Korea needs to diversify the nationalities of foreign students admitted into its institutions by actively attracting students from a v.
2021-04-29 04:37:28
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Biden pledges to work with allies to address NK threats through
WASHINGTON -- US President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will work with allies to address threats from North Korea and Iran "through diplomacy and .
2021-04-29 04:21:58
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USFK to resume administering J&J vaccine this week
US Forces Korea (USFK) will resume the administration of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine to its members this week, the US military has sai.
2021-04-29 03:34:04
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 buyers face lack of subsidies
The buyers of Hyundai Motor Co.'s Ioniq 5 all-electric car could face lack of state subsidies for EV purchases as a global chip shortage affects the m.
2021-04-29 03:27:14
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Moon pays respect to late cardinal Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk
President Moon Jae-in paid respect to the late cardinal Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk, former archbishop of Seoul, on Thursday. Moon visited Myeongdong Cat.
2021-04-29 03:10:00
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Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin placed on injured list following minor gluteal strain
South Korea's daily new virus cases fell back to below 700 on Thursday, but sporadic cluster infections and the rising number of untraceable cases sti.
2021-04-29 03:03:23
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Kia, SK Innovation team up for recycling of used EV batteries
South Korean automaker Kia Corp. and its battery supplier SK Innovation Co. will work together for the recycling of used electric vehicle (EV) batteri.
2021-04-29 03:02:37
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NK's largest youth group calls for eradication of anti-socialist practices
North Korea's largest youth organization called on its members to help root out anti-socialist practices as it held the first congress in five years, .
2021-04-29 02:58:02
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N. Korea to build 'export processing zone' in border town near China
North Korea plans to build an "export processing zone" near the border with China, state media said Thursday, in a move that appears to be a.
2021-04-29 02:53:36
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New cases fall back to below 700; virus curbs likely to be extended
South Korea's daily new virus cases fell back to below 700 on Thursday, but sporadic cluster infections and the rising number of untraceable cases sti.
2021-04-29 02:45:59
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Naver Q1 net skyrockets to W15.3tr due to accounting profits
South Korea's top internet portal operator, Naver Corp., said Thursday its net profit jumped 11,252.5 percent on-year during the first quarter due to .
2021-04-29 02:44:08
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USTR says type of settlement between LG, SK is what US needs
The US Trade Representative (USTR) on Wednesday welcomed the recent settlement of a dispute between two South Korean electric vehicle battery makers a.
2021-04-29 02:38:07
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Life of Cardinal Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk
Cardinal Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk was born into a Catholic household in Seoul on Dec. 2, 1931, although his registered birthday is Dec. 7. He was bapti.
2021-04-29 02:31:14
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SK Telecom to support ESG startups with Microsoft, SAP
SK Telecom Co., South Korea's largest mobile carrier, said Thursday it has launched an alliance with global tech giants, including Microsoft Corp. and.
2021-04-29 02:30:41
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Combined forces of S. Korea, US fully ready to deter N. Korean threats: Milley
WASHINGTON -- The combined forces of South Korea and the United States stand fully ready and capable to defend against any threats from North Korea, t.
2021-04-29 02:28:39
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7 firms to recall nearly 14,000 vehicles over faulty parts
Mercedes-Benz Korea, BMW Korea and five other companies will voluntarily recall nearly 14,000 vehicles to fix faulty components, the transport ministr.
2021-04-29 02:25:51
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US reaffirms support for N. Koreans against 'egregious' human rights abuses
WASHINGTON -- The United States reaffirmed its support for North Korean human rights Wednesday, vowing to hold Pyongyang accountable for "egregio.
2021-04-29 02:25:25
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Samsung delivers estimate-beating Q1 earnings on strong mobile, home appliance biz
Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday reported a market forecast-beating first-quarter earnings on the back of its mobile and home appliance businesses .
2021-04-29 02:22:19
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[Editorial] Uneven playing field
The acquisition of real estate by foreign nationals in South Korea has surged, fueling an already overheated property market. Some of those properties.
2021-04-28 22:33:03
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[Doyle McManus] How do Biden's first 100 days in office compare to Trump's?
A president‘s first 100 days are an arbitrary benchmark, a point of measurement journalists are fond of because it allows us to draw comparisons.
2021-04-28 22:33:03
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[Lee Kyong-hee] Tips for a long life from supercentenarians
Hester Ford passed away peacefully at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina, April 17. She was recognized as the oldest living American before she die.
2021-04-28 22:33:03
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FM Chung discusses bilateral ties, regional issues with new Vietnamese counterpart
Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong spoke by phone with his Vietnamese counterpart on Wednesday and discussed bilateral relations and regional issues, inc.
2021-04-28 14:55:52
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Defense chief says N.K. missiles in last month's test-firing flew about 600 km
Defense Minister Suh Wook said Wednesday that the ballistic missiles North Korea test-fired last month flew about 600 kilometers, revising the militar.
2021-04-28 14:42:06
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Tokyo 2020 organisers delay decision on local spectators until June
TOKYO - Tokyo Olympics organisers Wednesday said they won‘t decide how many spectators -- if any -- can attend the Games until June, as.
2021-04-28 14:34:53
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Poland plans to ease virus restrictions by end of May
WARSAW - Poland will lift most of its coronavirus restrictions by the end of May, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday. &ldqu.
2021-04-28 12:55:20
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Samsung family says no disagreement over estate
The bereaved family of Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee is not at odds over who should get what from the late tycoon’s Samsung company shares,.
2021-04-28 12:25:17
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SK Broadband present new family plan in time for May, the 'Family Month'
In time for Parents’ Day on May 8, SK Broadband is presenting a new family plan targeting adults living separately from their aging parents and .
2021-04-28 12:23:43
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