Korean business leaders get ready for Biden eraAs the United States prepares to inaugurate Joe Biden as its 46th president, South Korea’s business community on Wednesday took swift steps to align itself with the new Democratic US government that will take charge of the world’s largest....
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N Korea cracks down on foreign media, speaking stylesNorth Korea is imposing stiff fines or prison for anyone caught enjoying South Korean entertainment or copying the way South Koreans speak as leader Kim Jong Un steps up a war on outside influences and calls for better homegrown entertainment.....
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For fans who missed 'Nutcracker,' ballet scene set for rebound in 2021Korea’s recent third wave of COVID-19 had local ballet troupes cancel the iconic “Nutcracker” performances in December, for the first time in many years. Though the virus pandemic dealt a serious blow last year, ballet companies are....
eBay Korea appoints new CEO amid speculation of Korean unit saleEBay Korea appointed Chunl Hang-il as its new chief executive officer on Wednesday, amid growing speculation the US e-commerce firm is poised to sell its business interests in South Korea. EBay Korea owns major e-commerce giants in Korea including....
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Kwon Chil-seung nominated to be minister of SMEs and StartupsTwo-term Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Kwon Chil-seung was named President Moon Jae-in’s nominee for minister of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Startups on Wednesday. If confirmed, he will take over the role previously held by Pa....
'Child abuse is still a family matter, not a crime, in Korea'South Korea lacks a “big picture” for dealing with child abuse, and must break away from the idea that child abuse is a “family problem,” experts say. Although this is slowly changing, child abuse is still perceived as a fami....
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Achievers: NASA selects Moore Norman Tech's programming team as finalistMoore Norman Technology Center's Programming & Software Development program has been selected as one of 10 teams from across the United States to attend the Culminating Event Experience of the NASA App Development Challenge (ADC).
Moore Norman Technology Center team members include the followin....
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USFK reports another virus case linked to Yongsan baseA US Department of Defense official working at an American military base in central Seoul has tested positive for the new coronavirus, US Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday. The American working at the US Army Garrison Yongsan was confirmed to have....
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Additional bird flu case confirmed, total now at 68South Korea's agricultural ministry Wednesday confirmed yet another highly pathogenic bird flu case traced to a farm, with the total caseload of confirmed infections reaching 68. The latest confirmed case of the malign H5N8 strain of avian influenza....
Trump's presidential legacy is even worse than it looksWhen President Donald Trump delivered his bleak inauguration speech on Jan. 20, 2017, one declarative line clearly was immediately the most memorable: "This American carnage stops right here and stops right now."Though the country was far from perfect at the end of President Barack Obama's eight yea....
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Marking 1-yr fight against coronavirus, PM vows full effort to overcome itPrime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said Wednesday the government will continue all-out efforts to end the COVID-19 crisis, a year after South Korea confirmed its first infection case. Chung pledged to place top policy priority on turning 2021 into the &q....
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Watchdog opposes disadvantages against NCO candidates with juvenile criminal recordsRecords of juvenile delinquency should not stand in the way of a person's aspiration to pursue professional careers in the military, a state human rights watchdog said Wednesday. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) said the Marine....
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Let down by UAE firm, Pakistan seeks two LNG cargoesISLAMABAD: The government has sought urgent tenders for liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries in third and fourth week of February to fill the gap arising out of a default by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) on its supply commitment.
A senior official at the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Div....
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Ex-national security adviser tapped as top diplomat amid stalled NK diplomacyChung Eui-yong, President Moon Jae-in's pick for foreign minister, is known for his role as national security adviser in spearheading Moon's engagement policy for North Korea that led to the first-ever summit between the United States and North Korea....
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Naver to acquire storytelling platform for W653.3bSouth Korea's internet conglomerate Naver Corp. said Wednesday that it will acquire Canadian entertainment platform operator Wattpad Corp. in a stock transaction valued at 653.3 billion won ($593.6 million). The Toronto-based storytelling platform p....
Justice Dept. won't charge Sen. Burr over stock tradesWASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Richard Burr said Tuesday that the Justice Department has told him that it will not prosecute him over stock sales made during the coronavirus pandemic, ending an insider trading investigation that led him to at least temporarily step aside from a powerful committee chairman....
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N. Korea tightens antivirus campaign as party congress, military parade endNorth Korea is stepping up antivirus efforts and tightening border control to ward off the new coronavirus, state media reported Wednesday, as major political events attended by thousands of delegates wrapped up last week in the capital city. Pyongy....
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New virus cases rise from low plateau 1 year after COVID-19 outbreakSouth Korea's daily new coronavirus cases hovered around 400 for the third straight day Wednesday as the country struggles to further slow down the third wave of the pandemic with an enhanced social distancing scheme. The country added 404 more COVI....
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics develops slim 3-socket MLCC for 5G smartphonesSamsung Electro-Mechanics Co., a major electronic components maker in South Korea, said Wednesday it has developed an ultra-slim multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) with a three-socket structure that can be used in 5G smartphones as the company targe....
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Soldiers, civilians stage joint rallies in N. Korea in support of party decisionsSoldiers and civilians staged joint rallies across North Korea, calling for nationwide cooperation to carry out new policies and decisions made during a recent rare party congress, state media reported Wednesday. North Korea held the eighth congress....
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US defense nominee vows to quickly conclude cost-sharing talks with S. KoreaThe nominee for US secretary of defense on Tuesday said he will seek to quickly conclude stalled negotiations with South Korea to set the latter's contribution toward maintaining US troops on the Korean Peninsula. Lloyd Austin said an early conclusi....
US will review entire N. Korea policy, consider humanitarian aid: BlinkenThe new US administration of Joe Biden plans to review the country's entire approach and policy toward North Korea, Biden's secretary of state nominee said Tuesday. Antony Blinken said the new administration may also try to find ways to get humanita....
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Understanding N. Korean capabilities important part of intelligence: DNI nomineeUnderstanding North Korea's capabilities and true intentions is a critical role of US intelligence, the nominee for US director of national intelligence said Tuesday. Avril Haines also said, if confirmed, she will review existing intelligence on Nor....
Disease threatens to decimate western batsA four-year study concludes that the fungal disease, white-nose syndrome, poses a severe threat to many western North American bats.....
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Drafthouse Films Back in Distribution With XYZ Films Partnership on 'Jallikattu' (EXCLUSIVE)Drafthouse Films is stepping back into the world of distribution after a five-year hiatus with the North American co-release of India's Oscar entry, "Jallikattu." The company — which is the film distribution arm of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema — is partnering with XYZ Films, which picked up the p....
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US authorities arrest 'Oath Keeper' on conspiracy charge in connection with Capitol riotU.S. authorities have arrested the leader of an extremist group on a conspiracy charge for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 in an effort to interfere with the certification of the electoral college vote.According to The Washington Post, alleged "Oath Keeper" Thomas Edward Caldwell of Clarke Count....
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Northern England prepares for Storm ChristophThe Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for rain for Tuesday to Thursday for central northern England. Storm Christoph is set to bring widespread flooding, gales and snow to the north and Midlands. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twit....
'Margrete – Queen of the North' Teaser, Poster Unveiled by REinvent, SF Studios (EXCLUSIVE)Nordic production and distribution powerhouse SF Studios and sales agency REinvent International Sales have revealed a sneak peek of Charlotte Sieling's epic period drama “Margrete – Queen of the North,” starring Trine Dyrholm, a Berlin Silver Bear winner for best actress with Thom....
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ get Second Screen support with One UI 3.1 updateThe Android 11 update has started rolling out in South Korea
Samsung has been diligently following its Android 11-based One UI 3 rollout schedule and has even surprised us with a few early updates. Shortly after pushing the new software to its flagship smartphones of the last two years, the South....
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S. Korea confirms 67th case of highly pathogenic bird fluSouth Korea on Tuesday confirmed another case of highly pathogenic bird flu in poultry, raising the total caseload to 67. The latest case of the H5N8 strain of avian influenza came from an egg farm in Yongin, just south of Seoul, according to the Mi....
Report: £27m-rated ace desperate to move to Tottenham this monthReport: £27m-rated ace desperate to move to Tottenham this month - originally posted on Sportslens.com
Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen is thought to be desperate to return to Tottenham this month. According to the Sun, Eriksen wants a loan move back to north London. The midfielder joined ....
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Youth Congress activists clash with police during secretariat marchThiruvananthapuram: A clash erupted between the Youth Congress activists and police during a protest march to the secretariat here on Tuesday. Police used water cannon to disperse the protesters. The Youth Congress staged the protest march to the secretariat alleging that the government is engaged ....
Koreans defend kimchi, ssam against ChinaAs popular Chinese YouTubers create videos implying Korean foods such as kimchi and ssam are Chinese dishes, Koreans have decided to take a stand in the name of Korea’s food culture. A Chinese agency for popular mukbang, or “eating shows....
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Goteborg's Nordic Film Market Unveils Lineup“Cop Secret,” “Magrete – Queen of the North” and “The Emigrants” are among 12 wide-ranging projects set to be presented at a virtual Nordic Film Market, Scandinavia’s biggest industry showcase which runs alongside the Goteborg Film Festival. “Cop....
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AMCHAM expresses regrets over Samsung chief's detentionThe American Chamber of Commerce in Korea expressed its discomfort over the recent detention of Lee Jae-yong, the chief of the country’s top conglomerate, Samsung Group. While respecting the court’s decision to put Lee behind bars for b....
LG, Samsung washers favored by US Consumer ReportsWashing machines made by South Korea‘s LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics swept the top spots in a ranking by American consumer organization Consumer Reports, according to industry sources Tuesday. LG Electronics has ranked first in front-....
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PoongLim Pharmatech to begin mass production of COVID-19 vaccine syringesPoongLim Pharmatech, a local medical device manufacturer, will produce 10 million syringes a month for COVID-19 vaccines, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups said Tuesday. The Gunsan, North Jeolla Province-based firm has recently finished repurposing....
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31 USFK-linked people test positive for coronavirus upon arrival in S. KoreaTwenty-six American service members and five civilians affiliated with the US Forces Korea (USFK) have tested positive for the new coronavirus upon their arrival here over the past few weeks, the US military said Tuesday. Of them, 13 service members....
