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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Ministry denies blame for Jamboree debacle
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Ministry launches survey of household biocides
The Environment Ministry on Wednesday said it would survey household biocide products made and sold by some 8,000 companies here until the end of next year to review their safety.In a group briefing attended by representatives of distributors, manufacturers, and importers, the ministry said that about 30 companies with major market shares have shown a willingness to sign memorandums of understanding with the ministry for this purpose. These companies produce the 15 types of household products un
May 25, 2016
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Korean women fight morning-after pill rule
About two years ago, Jeong Yu-jin faced an unexpected predicament. After having unprotected sex on Saturday night, she decided to get morning-after pills -- also known as emergency contraception pills -- to prevent unwanted pregnancy the day after. “And then I realized it was Sunday,” the 31-year-old told The Korea Herald. “I couldn’t find any gynecologist clinics that were open because it was the weekend. Most pharmacies in my town were closed, too.”Jeong ended up visiting a gynecologist on Mon
May 25, 2016
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Constantly raped by brother-in-law: woman who killed unwanted child
A 26-year-old rape victim, whose years of suffering sexual violence at the hands of her brother-in-law only recently came to light after she killed her 3-year-old son, claimed she had been raped on more counts than prosecutors had determined in official case records. According to the Incheon Bucheon district court on May 19, the woman told her lawyer that “she had repeatedly had unwanted sexual relations with her older sister’s husband,” stressing the damage of the crimes she suffered was graver
May 25, 2016
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Court dismisses same-sex marriage appeal
A South Korean court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal by two male filmmakers to legally recognize their marriage, saying that same-sex marriage cannot be accepted without due "legislative" action.Kim Chokwangsu and Kim Seung-hwan tied the knot in a public wedding in September 2013 but are still seeking to get legal status as the country does not recognize same-sex marriages.They submitted a report of marriage to a Seoul district office, but it was denied by the office on the grounds that "same-s
May 25, 2016
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PM calls for measures to bolster safety for women in wake of Gangnam stabbing
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Wednesday said the country will come up with measures to better protect women and vulnerable citizens from crimes, as the recent stabbing of a female in southern Seoul sparked a public outcry for more security."I am saddened by the fact an innocent citizen was killed in a cruel crime," Hwang said, urging prosecutors and police, as well as gender and welfare ministries to come up with plans that can boost public safety.Last week, a 34-year-old man killed a 23-year-
May 25, 2016
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Sexually abusive dad gets 5 yrs in prison
A 47-year-old man was given a five-year prison term on Tuesday for sexually abusing his underage daughter for seven years since she was 10. The daughter had reported her father’s abuse to the authorities. According to her testimony, the father first made inappropriate physical contact in the summer of 2009 in the backseat of his car. In autumn of the same year, he forcefully “checked whether she was pregnant.” On another occasion, he made her sit on his lap while he watched pornography. This is
May 25, 2016
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Seoul National University to install sirens in women’s restrooms
In the wake of the unprovoked murder of a 23-year-old woman at a unisex public restroom in Gangnam, Seoul National University will install sirens inside women’s restrooms that can be triggered at the sound of a scream, starting from Tuesday. (123RF)According to the institute’s College of Engineering, the women’s restrooms located on the fifth floor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will transform in to what the school proudly promoted as a “Smart Safe Restroom.” Electron
May 24, 2016
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Gender war intensifies amid mourning for murder victim
On Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered to mourn the death of a 23-year-old woman outside exit 10 of Gangnam Station, leaving post-it messages, flowers and wiping their tears. But the peaceful mourning was soon disturbed by the arrival of a group of men with their faces covered. They held up placards that read: “Not all men are potential criminals” and “Only those (who) commit crimes are bad.” Enraged by the placards and by some of the men who attempted to take post-it memos off the wa
May 24, 2016
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Calls grow to probe other sterilizer makers
Toxic humidifier sterilizer victims who used products distributed by local brand Aekyung -- manufactured by SK Chemicals -- have demanded that the firm be included in the ongoing prosecutorial probe.The victims accused Aekyung of selling its products despite the health concerns. According to tallies, a total of 27 died allegedly from using Aekyung’s products and 101 suffered damage to their health. However, up to this point none of them have received compensation from the company. In 2011, the g
May 24, 2016
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Prosecutors raid 8 construction material firms over price-rigging
Korean prosecutors on Tuesday raided the offices of eight local firms that manufacture construction materials to determine if they rigged prices of their products.The move aims to determine if companies deliberately fixed prices that distorted the free market and hurt other firms and consumers that used their products.Investigators raided offices of the firms and homes of senior executives, and confiscated documents and other materials, which they think will help determine the validity of the pr
May 24, 2016
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Bones found under toilet remain mystery
A skeleton unearthed last month at a factory restroom in Incheon has yet to be identified, raising concerns the case will go unsolved. The National Forensic Service reported to police on Monday that tests on the bones had proved unsuccessful after they found no DNA matches on the existing database. The skeleton was discovered on April 28, buried 40 centimeters below the concrete floor of a toilet on factory premises in Cheoncheon-dong, Incheon. This is a stock image. (123RF)It was impossible to
May 24, 2016
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Prosecution indicts retired Army brigadier general in corruption case
Korean prosecutors on Tuesday indicted a retired Army brigadier general on charges of taking kickbacks from a defense contractor for peddling influence in a 2014 military procurement deal.The investigators at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said that they indicted and arrested the former official of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), surnamed Hong, for pocketing 54 million won ($45,477) from a local defense firm in 2014.Hong is alleged to have used his influenc
May 24, 2016
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Seoul municipality to launch full probe into humidifier sterilizer case
The Seoul metropolitan government on Tuesday said it will conduct a full-scale investigation to see if any city-run preschools and nursing homes have used a set of allegedly toxic humidifier disinfectants, as part of its efforts to assuage growing public health concerns.The municipality said it will look into city-run or public preschools, nursing homes and welfare institutions for the physically challenged to check their past records of using humidifier disinfectants, and call on victims to rep
May 24, 2016
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4 out of 100 with life insurance die from suicides
Four out of 100 South Koreans subscribed to life insurance policies died from suicides, the biggest cause of death for those in their teens to 30s, an institute's tally showed Tuesday.A close study of life insurance payments in the 2012-2014 period showed that of 177,706 deaths of policyholders, 7,490, or4.2 percent, were from suicides. Researchers at the institute said the number of suicides is likely higher since deaths from suicides were applied limitedly, leaving out many forms through which
May 24, 2016
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Nearly 60% of children supporting parents financially: survey
Nearly 6 out of 10 South Koreans are supporting their parents financially, but people's thinking about bearing responsibility for aging parents has changed considerably over the past decade, as they demand more from society and less from children, a recent survey showed Tuesday.The survey, conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, canvassed 1,000 people aged 20-64 by telephone between August and September last year. Responses were drawn from those with at least one of their
May 24, 2016
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Gov't to adopt performance-based salary system without labor's consent
The government reiterated its position to adopt a performance-based salary system in state-run companies and institutions on a wider scale by the end of this year, a finance ministry official said Monday, as part of its efforts to reform the public sector.The government has pushed forward with the full introduction of the system to encourage competition among public servants, since promotions and salary have long been based on seniority, not merit.The system has so far been applied only to the e
May 23, 2016
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[JEJU FORUM] Peace, another name for Jeju
By Han In-taekThe beauty of Jejudo Island needs no explanation. Every year over 10 million tourists visit Jeju from home and abroad. Jeju is designated as a world natural heritage site and a biosphere by UNESCO. Recently, it was also voted as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.Perhaps a lesser known but no less important fact is that it is also an “island of world peace,” and every spring, thousands of people gather to talk about peace and prosperity. This annual gathering, the Jeju Forum
May 23, 2016
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[JEJU FORUM] ‘Jeju Forum to take comprehensive approach to peace’
Aiming to become the Asian version of the World Economic Forum, the Jeju Forum is once again inviting some 4,500 policymakers, business leaders and experts to Korea’s “Island of Peace” to discuss standout topics shaping the political and business landscape of East Asia and the world today. The 11th Jeju Forum will take place under the theme “Asia’s New Order and Cooperative Leadership,” touching on a wide range of key regional and global issues, from the North Korean nuclear threat and regional
May 23, 2016
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[JEJU FORUM] Jeju Forum goes beyond peace to expand scope
As its title suggests, the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity has always been driven by a central mission to build peace in East Asia by facilitating a multilateral dialogue on peace, diplomacy and security among related stakeholders. Though its core vision remains unchanged, the forum has been expanding its scope and boundaries to devote attention to not just international relations, but also a wide range of subjects from other fields.Politicians, academics and other participants attend the 1
May 23, 2016
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[JEJU FORUM] Former Malay leader advocates ‘Criminalize War’ objectives
Former Malaysian leader Mahathir bin Mohamad, who will be attending the 11th Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, said the forum complements the struggle of the “Criminalize War” objectives.“Only if war is regarded as a crime and those who launch wars of aggression are tried and punished will we have less war or more peace. With peace, there will be prosperity for all people,” said Mahathir, who heads the movement. In addressing recent tensions between the Koreas -- which was further escalated b
May 23, 2016