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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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[Photo News] World Cup Coins
The official commemorative coins issued by the Qatar Central Bank to celebrate the 2022 Qatar World Cup were showcased in Seoul on the sidelines of a ceremony held to launch limited edition medals to commemorate the Korea-Japan World Cup held 20 years ago. A set of 24 gold and silver legal tender coins were released by the Middle Eastern country last month as part of FIFA‘s Official Host Country Coin Program, in collaboration with MDM Deutsche Muenzhandelsgesellschaft, FIFA’s officia
MarketJune 27, 2022
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[Photo News] Remembering fallen heroes
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo delivers a speech during a commemorative ceremony to mark the 72nd anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in Seoul on Saturday. About 1,500 participants including senior government and military officials, veterans and citizens took part in the event, which was held under the slogan of “Freedom preserved, Peace to protect.”
Social AffairsJune 25, 2022
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[Photo News] End of food delivery boom?
Customers look around at premade side dishes for Korean hansik at a side dish (banchan) store in Seoul on Thursday. After years of a food delivery boom here, an increasing number of Koreans are turning to cheaper options like eating at home amid inflation woes.
IndustryJune 23, 2022
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[Photo News] Empty Myeong-dong
Shops in Myeong-dong, which has been a popular shopping district in Seoul for decades, are seen vacant despite growing numbers of foreign tourists visiting Korea, Wednesday.
IndustryJune 22, 2022
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[Photo News] 2nd Attempt
South Korea’s homegrown space rocket Nuri is erected at the launch pad at Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Tuesday morning, waiting for its second launch trial in the afternoon. Nuri’s first attempt in October last year had ended in failure as it failed to put a dummy satellite into orbit.
IndustryJune 21, 2022
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[Photo News] IONIQ 6 SNEAK PEEK
A sketch released on Tuesday shows the design concept of Hyundai Motor’s new electric vehicle Ioniq 6. Hyundai Motor said Ioniq 6 will have streamliner design typology called Electrified Streamliner, with simple lines and aerodynamic form, reflecting its commitment to fulfill both aesthetic and functional aspects of an EV. Built on the carmaker’s Electric Global Modular Platform which is developed to provide an optimized wheelbase and interior design, Ioniq 6’s full de
MobilityJune 21, 2022
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[Photo News] Don't get wet
Umbrellas and rain boots are on display at a discount chain in Seoul for customers preparing for the rainy season.
EconomyJune 20, 2022
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[Photo News] Logistics Robot
CLOi CarryBot, an autonomous mobile robot made by LG Electronics, carries parcels at a distribution center on Wednesday. LG Electronics, on the same day, said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with CJ Logistics to jointly develop next-generation logistics robots.
IndustryJune 15, 2022
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[Photo News] Crypto falling
Cryptocurrency prices displayed at a Bithumb customer service center in Seoul on Wednesday shows bitcoin‘s price dropping below 30 million won ($23,335) for the first time in 1 1/2 years.
IndustryJune 14, 2022
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[Photo News] Meet Torres
A promotional image unveils the entire exterior of SsangYong Motor's new mid-sized SUV Torres. Under the brand slogan, “Adventurous,” the SUV maker mixed retro and future-oriented design elements while securing a large cargo space of up to 703 liters, capable of storing four caddie bags and more. Other technological features like Lane Keeping Assist and Forward Collision Warning have been added as standard options. The price ranges between 26.9 million won and 30.4 million wo
MobilityJune 13, 2022
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[Photo News] Minister in self-driving car
Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Won Hee-ryong gives a thumbs-up during a test operation of Hyundai Motor’s level 4 autonomous car-hailing service RoboRide, delivered by Ioniq 5 in Gangnam, Seoul, Thursday. The carmaker said it will run the service via car-hailing service application i.M. between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to minimize inconvenience of commuters. Up to three passengers can use the service, including one person able to drive the vehicle in case of an emergency. Level
MobilityJune 9, 2022
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[Photo News] Taste of Southeast Asia
ASEAN-Korea Center Secretary-General Kim Hae-yong (sixth from right) and ambassadors representing the member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the commencement of ASEAN Trade Fair 2022 on Tuesday at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The event, held in conjunction with local food exhibition Seoul Food 2022, runs through Friday and showcases food and beverage products from Southeast Asian companies. Officials from South Korea
IndustryJune 9, 2022
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[Photo News] At a stop
Mixer trucks are seen parked at a garage in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, on Wednesday, the second day of the Cargo Truckers Solidarity strike. South Korean truckers, under the hard-line umbrella group Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, went on an indefinite strike a day earlier, demanding the expansion of the Safe Trucking Freight Rates System and an increase in freight charges.
IndustryJune 8, 2022
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[Photo News] UN-Habitat partners with Oceanix
UN-HABITAT PARTNERS WITH OCEANIX -- The UN-Habitat Korean National Committee signed a memorandum of understanding with Oceanix, a New York-based “blue tech” company, at its Yeouido office in Seoul on Tuesday. This agreement was designed to realize the world‘s first sustainable sea city pilot model, “Oceanix Busan,” unveiled at the UN headquarters in New York on April 26 as a successful business at the international level. From left are UN-Habitat Korean National Co
Foreign AffairsJune 7, 2022
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[Photo News] Hybrid electric race
Hyundai Motor‘s hybrid vehicle, i20 N Rally1, is seen racing at the fifth round of the 2022 World Rally Championship held on the Italian island of Sardinia between Thursday and Sunday. Two drivers in Hyundai‘s world rally team came in first and third, awarding the South Korean carmaker its fifth win at the championship’s Italian events. The 2022 WRC is the first year in the championship’s history where hybrid electric-powered units fully replaced internal combustion engin
IndustryJune 6, 2022
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[Photo News] The day after the election
No more loud music, street banners and canvassing trucks. Local elections are over in South Korea now. The usual post-election scenes here include winners making a visit to symbolic sites such as a war memorial as a show of their commitment to serving the people, while losers take time to reflect on the results. Similar scenes took place on Thursday. Here are some photos that show what went down a day after the nationwide local elections, which came just three months after a nail-biting presi
PoliticsJune 2, 2022
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[Photo News] BMW M celebrates 50th anniversary
BMW’s M division vehicles are on display at the BMW Driving Center located in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, on Thursday. BMW Korea plans to hold a series of promotional events, including a special exhibition at the center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the German carmaker’s high-performance motorsport brand for the next two months. (BMW Korea)
IndustryJune 2, 2022
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[Photo news] Egg prices to rise
Egg cartons fill the shelves at a hypermarket in Seoul on Wednesday. South Korea-based Maeil Dairies raised the shipping prices of products ranging from eggs to processed milk and flavored milk up to 11 percent amid inflation woes, beginning Wednesday. (Yonhap)
IndustryJune 1, 2022
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[Photo News] Election Day scenes in S. Korea
South Koreans across the country headed to the polls Wednesday morning in nationwide local elections, results of which could determine how much momentum the newly launched Yoon Suk-yeol administration will have in pushing its agendas. The voting booths opened at 6 a.m. across the country, with 17 leadership positions at metropolitan or provincial levels, 226 heads of lower-level administrative levels at stake. The elections will also pick the seats at metropolitan, provincial and lower-level re
PoliticsJune 1, 2022
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[Photo News] Hello Japan
Passengers get ready to depart to Fukuoka, Japan, from Gimhae International Airport near Busan on Tuesday, as the airport opened the route to the Japanese city for the first time since its pandemic closure two years ago. Gimhae became the first regional base gateway in South Korea, outside of Incheon International Airport, to resume passenger flight services to Japan.
IndustryMay 31, 2022