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Koreans, Americans differ on prestigious jobs: lawmakers vs. firefighters
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Only half of S. Koreans willing to marry: data
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Disgraced ex-minister rises as major threat to ruling party
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Yoon calls for dialogue, trust from medical community
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Summit for Democracy opens in Seoul in mega-election year
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Jungkook of BTS updates life in Army
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Med professors to resign starting March 25
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Dyson founder visits Seoul for global debut of new hair dryer
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Leaders call for action against threats to democracy posed by AI
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Ryu Joon-yeol, Han So-hee confirm dating since early 2024
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10 rescued, 1 missing after fishing boat sinks off south coast
A fishing boat carrying 11 people sank off the country's south coast Thursday, leaving three dead and another missing, the Coast Guard said. Four South Korean and seven foreign crew members were aboard the 139-ton trawler when it sank in waters 4.6 nautical miles south of Yokji Island off the coastal city of Tongyeong, some 330 km south of Seoul, after sending a distress call at 4:12 a.m., the Coast Guard said. Ten crew members were rescued by the Coast Guard and nearby boats, including thr
Social AffairsMarch 14, 2024
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[Herald Interview] YooA looks to break boundaries, fly high with new single album, ‘Borderline’
YooA of Oh My Girl hopes to show off her chic side in her first solo single album, “Borderline,” which is set to be released at 6 p.m., Thursday. “As a solo artist, I hope to showcase what I do best, one bit at a time. In this new album, I thought I could best demonstrate a mature, dark and chic feminine version of myself,” said YooA during a group interview with local reporters in Seoul on March 7. “Borderline” is led by the title track “Rooftop,”
K-popMarch 14, 2024
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N. Korea unveils new battle tank with leader Kim boasting their striking power
North Korea has unveiled a new battle tank during training exercises, state media reported Thursday, amid ongoing joint military drills between South Korea and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un drove a new tank himself during the "training match" between tank units Wednesday in a bid to inspect tank troops' actual combat capabilities, according to the Korean Central News Agency. Calling them "the most powerful tanks in the world," Kim expressed satisfact
North KoreaMarch 14, 2024
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White House official calls S. Korea democracy 'champion' ahead of democracy summit
A White House official on Wednesday highlighted "real value in the symbolic nature" of South Korea hosting the third Summit for Democracy next week, casting the Asian country as a democracy "champion." Kelly Razzouk, National Security Council senior director for democracy and human rights, made the remarks as Seoul is preparing to host the summit, a US-led initiative to promote solidarity among democracies, from Monday to Wednesday. "As President Biden said when we conve
Foreign AffairsMarch 14, 2024
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[Graphic News] Internet use common worldwide but not everyone is online
While internet use is nearly ubiquitous in many countries, not everyone is online. Divides still exist in technology usage between people in some advanced economies and those in some emerging economies, according to Pew Research Center data from 27 countries in 2022 and 2023. Smartphone ownership and social media use also vary around the world. While most adults in the countries surveyed own smartphones and use social media, there are still pockets where many do not. In addition, there are div
World NewsMarch 14, 2024
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[Noelle Lenoir] Can UNRWA officials be prosecuted?
There is growing evidence that some employees of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) have been involved in terrorism-related activities in Gaza. If true, and if the problem turns out to be more widespread than is currently known, the implications would be profound. An official UN body being complicit in war crimes would be one of the greatest scandals in the organization’s history. According to an Israeli intelligence document, a dozen UNRWA emplo
ViewpointsMarch 14, 2024
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[Editorial] Proportional seats in trouble
South Korean voters are already feeling deep political fatigue, as major parties have unsurprisingly sparked a flurry of disputes over their candidates for the upcoming National Assembly election. On Tuesday, Jeon Ji-yeh offered to resign from her candidacy for a proportional representative seat for a satellite party linked to the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, a development that sheds light on the fundamental weakness of the current election system. A civic group earlier recommended
EditorialMarch 14, 2024
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CU opens first store in Kazakhstan
South Korean retail company BGF Retail has recently launched the first CU convenience store in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Embassy in Seoul said Wednesday. The new CU opened on March 6 in the busy Tole Bi Street in downtown Almaty. The embassy said the store was expected to breathe fresh air into Almaty’s retail landscape. “The CU chain store is to enhance the shopping experience for Almaty’s populace. … The store boasts appealing exteriors, unique interiors, swift se
Foreign AffairsMarch 14, 2024
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Taeyoung shares suspended amid debt restructuring
Shares of Taeyoung Engineering & Construction Co., a troubled mid-sized builder, were suspended Wednesday due to its negative net asset balance amid an ongoing debt restructuring, company officials said. Its main creditor, the state-run Korea Development Bank, said it is extending the deliberation period for the restructuring plan by up to one month to allow more time before finalizing plans to normalize the company. Taeyoung, the 16th-largest builder in South Korea in terms of constructio
IndustryMarch 13, 2024
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EU parliament adopts 'historic' rules on AI
STRASBOURG, France -- The European Parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to wide-ranging EU rules to govern artificial intelligence, including powerful systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT. Senior European Union officials say the rules, first proposed in 2021, will protect citizens from the possible risks of a technology developing at breakneck speed, while also fostering innovation on the continent. Brussels has sprinted to pass the new law since OpenAI's Microsoft-backed ChatGPT arriv
World NewsMarch 13, 2024
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Top envoy to Moscow meets deputy Russian FM over detained S. Korean national
MOSCOW -- South Korea's top envoy to Russia asked for Moscow's cooperation in relation to the arrest of a South Korean national in Russia reportedly on espionage charges, according to the South Korean Embassy in Moscow on Wednesday. Ambassador Lee Do-hoon met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and requested the Russian government actively cooperate to ensure the safety and protect the rights of the South Korean national, the embassy said. The meeting took place at th
Foreign AffairsMarch 13, 2024
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Denmark wants to conscript more people for military service - including women, for the first time
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark wants to increase the number of young people doing military service by extending conscription to women and increasing the time of service from 4 months to 11 months for both genders, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Wednesday. “We do not rearm because we want war. We are rearming because we want to avoid it,” Frederiksen told a press conference. She said the government wants ”full equality between the sexes.” Denmark curre
World NewsMarch 13, 2024
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S. Korea, US, Japan discuss supply chains, AI at economic dialogue
National security officials of South Korea, the United States and Japan discussed efforts to boost cooperation in supply chains, emerging technologies and digital areas in a regular dialogue session, the presidential office said Wednesday. The third session of the economic dialogue took place in South Korea's southeastern port city of Busan earlier in the day, led by Wang Yun-jong, presidential secretary for economic security and his respective US and Japanese counterparts -- Tarun Chhabra
PoliticsMarch 13, 2024
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US House to vote on TikTok ban
WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a bill that would force TikTok to cut ties with its Chinese owner or get banned in the United States. The legislation is the biggest threat yet to the video-sharing app, which has surged to huge popularity across the world all while causing intense nervousness amongst governments and security officials about its Chinese ownership and its potential subservience to the Communist Party in Beijing. The vote is likely to occur at 10
World NewsMarch 13, 2024
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Chinese stocks slide as investors maintain caution after US inflation report
HONG KONG — China stocks were lower Wednesday after the overnight United States inflation report that signaled a diminished possibility of the Fed's rate cut made investors cautious. Hong Kong stocks edged less than 0.1 percent lower at 17,082.11, ending its three consecutive days of gain. Hang Seng Tech Index advanced 0.4 percent, with JD.com gaining 0.3 percent after the company announced a share buyback of as much as $3 billion over the next three years. The Shanghai Composite Inde
World BusinessMarch 13, 2024
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Blinken to visit S. Korea next week for democracy summit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit South Korea next week to attend a session of the Summit for Democracy, a US-led multination gathering formed to boost solidarity and shared values among democratic countries. Blinken is expected to arrive at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, 60 kilometers south of Seoul, on Sunday, and take part in the ministerial segment of the forum Monday, according to people with knowledge of the matter. He will also hold bilateral talks with his South Korean counte
Foreign AffairsMarch 13, 2024
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[Herald Review] Two Victor Hugo stories unfold on musical stage
Two musicals based on works by French author Victor Hugo are attracting audiences in Korea: “Les Miserables” and “Notre-Dame de Paris.” Both musicals are inspired by stories written by the prominent French writer, poet, and playwright and utilize a sing-through format, where the majority, if not all, of the dialogue is sung rather than spoken. The musicals include melodies that are iconic numbers worth enjoying on a live stage. “Belle (Beautiful),” sung by Q
CultureMarch 13, 2024
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Miss Chunhyang beauty pageant accepts foreign candidates for first time
For the first time in its 75-year history, South Korea's Miss Chunhyang beauty pageant will see foreign nationals compete. This year’s beauty pageant is accepting applicants from five countries -- China, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Canada -- the Chunhyang Festival Organizing Committee told The Korea Herald on Wednesday. Named after the heroine of the Korean folk tale Chunhyangjeon, the Miss Chunhyang beauty pageant has taken place in the story's setting of Namwon, North Jeolla
Social AffairsMarch 13, 2024
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Samsung Biologics on smooth ride for record orders
Samsung Biologics is off to a promising start this year with two large-scale contract manufacturing deal signings in March alone. According to Samsung Biologics on Wednesday, the company recently inked a contract manufacturing deal with MSD Switzerland, worth some $71 million. The deal, set to expire in December 2032, is a separate deal from the previous 277 billion won ($210 million) deal signed between the two companies in 2022. Samsung Biologics declined to reveal the product details of the n
IndustryMarch 13, 2024
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[Indie spirit] With gentle comfort, Kim Sawol portrays raw emotions
Singer-songwriter Kim Sawol is a sincere yet mysterious figure, a quality that is often reflected in her music. Not much is known about the soft-voiced musician, including her real name and age. She uses the stage name "Sawol," the Korean word for April, which is the month of her birth. Kim explained that she began her musical journey without disclosing any of her personal details because she is shy. "I am a musician, which means I need an audience. But paradoxically, I didn&rsquo
PerformanceMarch 13, 2024