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Biden, Yoon commit to enhancing economic, technology cooperation against supply chain challenges
National Assembly approves Han Duck-soo as prime minister
‘Omicron could infect nearly all North Koreans’
Controversy grows over ‘Music Bank’ scoring system
N.Korea scrambles to distribute reserve medical supplies as suspected COVID-19 cases top 2 million
[Herald Interview] Korea’s first coloring shampoo seeks breakthrough in overseas markets
[Today’s K-pop] Seventeen sells 2m copies of 4th LP in preorders
Kakao Entertainment presents ‘Thor’ webtoon
Seoul stocks sharply rebound on dip-buying, ahead of Biden visit
Le Sserafim’s Kim Ga-ram halts activities as bullying allegations grow
S-Oil CEO apologizes for Ulsan refinery explosion
Taiwan’s Fubon Financial becomes third-largest shareholder in Hyundai Card
Quirks of Korean dating explained (5) Always connected
Engineering veteran Roberto Rempel named new CEO of GM Korea
Biden begins three-day visit to Korea, starting with Samsung tour
Navy SEAL-turned-YouTuber Rhee Keun plans to return from Ukraine
South Korea pushes back planned lifting of COVID-19 isolation order
Biden to meet Hyundai Motor chief on new investment plan
K League 1 champions Jeonbuk looking to extend undefeated run vs. pesky underdogs
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Biden, Yoon commit to enhancing economic, technology cooperation against supply chain challenges
Foreign affairs
May 20, 2022
Yoon hopes to upgrade S. Korea-US relationship into economic, security alliance
National Assembly approves Han Duck-soo as prime minister
Politics
May 20, 2022
The National Assembly on Friday approved the appointment of Han Duck-soo as the new prime minister, with the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea deciding to vote for the appointment at a meeting held late in the afternoon. The president can appoint ministers without parliamentary approval with the exception of the prime minister. The Democratic Party had expressed discontent with Han as a prime minister pick citing the unusually high salary he drew while working in the private sector,
‘Omicron could infect nearly all North Koreans’
North Korea
May 20, 2022
Peak expected to hit between late May, early June
Controversy grows over ‘Music Bank’ scoring system
Television
May 20, 2022
Public broadcaster KBS has come under fire over the scoring system of its music program “Music Bank” with some viewers raising the possibility of vote rigging despite explanations by the broadcaster. On May 13, hugely popular trot singer Lim Young-woong’s “If We Ever Meet Again” and rookie girl group Le Sserafim’s “Fearless” were in contention for first place on “Music Bank.” The trophy went to Le Sserafim as the band scored 7,881 poin
N.Korea scrambles to distribute reserve medical supplies as suspected COVID-19 cases top 2 million
North Korea
May 20, 2022
N.Korea issues COVID-19 treatment guidelines after overdose deaths, other malpractices reported
[Herald Interview] Korea’s first coloring shampoo seeks breakthrough in overseas markets
Industry
May 20, 2022
Moda Moda extending sales network connecting US, China and Japan
[Today’s K-pop] Seventeen sells 2m copies of 4th LP in preorders
K-pop
May 20, 2022
Seventeen’s upcoming fourth studio album sold more than 2 million copies in preorders, according to distributor YG Plus on Friday. The LP “Face the Sun” is likely to become the biggest-selling album for the band whose five previous albums each sold over a million units. The LP will be fully unveiled on May 27 and the 13-member act will host a showcase the next day. The event will be broadcast live around the world through a range of platforms including
Kakao Entertainment presents ‘Thor’ webtoon
Film
May 20, 2022
Kakao Entertainment unveiled a webtoon version of the upcoming American superhero film “Thor: Love and Thunder” Thursday. Celebrating the release of the film, the first four episodes are available free of charge. The webtoon, based on the Marvel Comics series of the same title published in 2019, revolves around the exciting journey of Thor, who seeks to solve the mystery behind Gorr the God Butcher and stop him from committing a massacre. The comic is widely recognized for Americ
Seoul stocks sharply rebound on dip-buying, ahead of Biden visit
Markets
May 20, 2022
South Korean shares advanced Friday as investors scooped up oversold stocks and pinned hopes for expanded business ties between South Korea and the United States. The Korean won steeply rose against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 46.95 points, or 1.81 percent, to close at 2,639.29 points. After a volatile week from high inflation, the key stock index gained 1.35 percent from a week ago. Friday's trading volume was moderate at about 743 million s
Le Sserafim’s Kim Ga-ram halts activities as bullying allegations grow
K-pop
May 20, 2022
Kim Ga-ram of rookie girl group Le Sserafim is halting all of her activities amid growing controversy over bullying allegations against her. The six-member act’s management agency Source Music announced a temporary suspension of Kim’s activities Friday via the group’s fan community platform Weverse. “After discussions with Kim Ga-ram, it has been decided that the member will take a break for a while to ease her mind. ... Until Kim’s return, Le Sserafim will conti
S-Oil CEO apologizes for Ulsan refinery explosion
Industry
May 20, 2022
S-Oil Chief Executive Officer Hussain A. Al-Qahtani on Friday apologized over the explosion of its refinery in Ulsan, about 415 kilometers southwest of Seoul, and promised to take all measures possible to prevent such incident from happening again. “I would like to express my deepest condolences and apologies to the deceased who lost his life from an incident in S-Oil Onsan Refinery and to his family. My apologies also go out to the injured workers and local residents close to the refine
Taiwan’s Fubon Financial becomes third-largest shareholder in Hyundai Card
Money
May 20, 2022
Hyundai Card’s IPO plans on hold indefinitely with Affinity Equity’s official exit
Quirks of Korean dating explained (5) Always connected
Culture
May 20, 2022
They say love is universal, but when it comes to dating culture, Korea has a different love language, according to five international couples that The Korea Herald interviewed. From love ‘confessions’ to matching outfits, here are some dating norms that set Korea apart. – Ed. Whether through phone calls or text messaging, Koreans like to stay connected with their loved ones throughout the day, asking each other where they are, what they’re doing and what they&rs
Engineering veteran Roberto Rempel named new CEO of GM Korea
Transport
May 20, 2022
General Motors on Friday named Roberto Rampel, current president of GM Technical Center Korea, as president and CEO of GM Korea. Rempel, an engineering specialist, will start his term on June 1 when his predecessor Kaher Kazem leaves for his new role as executive vice president of SAIC-GM in China. GM expressed high hopes for the new CEO in winning more customers in both domestic and exports markets, and improving the overall competitiveness of GM’s Korean operations. “The GM K
Biden begins three-day visit to Korea, starting with Samsung tour
Foreign affairs
May 20, 2022
US President Joe Biden will arrive in South Korea on Friday afternoon to begin his three-day visit focused on strengthening the Korea-US alliance. After President Biden arrives at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, he will move to the Pyeongtaek campus of Samsung Electronics to tour the world’s largest semiconductor production base. President Yoon Suk-yeol will accompany him and Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong will guide them through the facility. It is the
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