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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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What is Hybe’s next move?
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China outpaces Korea in smaller OLED shipments for 1st time
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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Samsung Electronics Q1 operating profit soars; chip biz returns to profit
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan
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Police to open alleged stalking probe over pastor over Dior bag scandal
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'Queen of Tears' finale sets record viewership ratings as tvN's most-watched series ending
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[Herald Interview] George Mason University's Korea campus to expand student quota
The new dean of George Mason University’s Korea campus, Robert Matz, said he seeks to advance the school’s mission and to fuel its growth momentum by expanding the student quota and boosting collaboration with the US campus.During a press conference Wednesday at the Incheon Global Campus, Matz introduced his plans as the new dean of the Korean campus of the US university. Matz was appointed in February.Dean of George Mason University Korea Robert Matz (George Mason University Korea)“I am delight
April 19, 2019
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Korean adults less accepting of multiculturalism: survey
The level of acceptance toward immigrants among Korean adults has decreased slightly compared with 2015, although the reverse is true for middle and high school students, a government survey showed Thursday. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Welfare on Thursday released the results of research on acceptance of multiculturalism conducted by the Korean Women’s Development Institute from April 2018 to March 2019. The research is conducted every three years as part of the government’s efforts to c
April 18, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Court says no need to release documents on 2015 deal over sex slavery
An appeals court said Thursday the government does not have to disclose documents on the negotiations that led to a controversial 2015 deal between South Korea and Japan on Tokyo’s wartime sex slavery, citing national interest. (Yonhap)Overturning a lower court’s decision, the Seoul High Court ruled that making public the documents, which include diplomatic secrets, could severely violate Korea’s interests and damage ties with Japan.“If the information is revealed, Japan’s side would be disclose
April 18, 2019
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Jinju arson-murder suspect committed crimes out of anger against society: investigators
The arson and murder suspect, who set his house aflame and stabbed five evacuating residents at an apartment building in Jinju, southeastern South Korea, reportedly committed the crimes out of his personal resentment toward society, investigators said Thursday.The 42-year-old suspect, identified only by his family name Ahn, was detained soon after his arson and stabbing rampage left five residents dead and 15 others injured in Jinju, about 435 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on Wednesday.(Yonhap)
April 18, 2019
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Subway Line No. 5 services partially suspended
Subway Line No. 5 in Seoul was partially disrupted at around 11 a.m. Thursday due to a power outage, Seoul Metro said. (Yonhap)The power cut took place on the rail connecting Gwangnaru Station and Gangdong Station, suspending subway services in both directions at four stops between Gunja Station and Gangdong Station. Efforts are underway to restore services. As of 11:20 a.m., subway services bound for the Sangildong and Macheon stations have resumed. By Ock Hyun-ju (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
April 18, 2019
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Local developer tied to alleged sex bribery arrested
The prosecution on Wednesday apprehended the businessman at the center of allegations of rape, sexual bribery and abuse of power involving former Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-eui, accusing him of fraud and other charges. In the fresh probe into the high-profile case, prosecutors identified suspected misappropriation of company funds and fraud by Yoon Jung-cheon, 58, while he was heading a construction firm between November 2017 and May last year, according to the prosecution. The prosecution is
April 17, 2019
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Jung Joon-young indicted on spycam charge
K-pop singer Jung Joon-young, who allegedly filmed sex videos in secret and shared them in social media chat rooms, has been indicted, the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office said Tuesday.Jung was indicted on charges of violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment etc. of Sexual Crimes. Jung Joon-young (Yonhap)The police sent Jung’s case to the prosecutor’s office March 28 after they found evidence that Jung distributed illicit videos 11 times in group chats that also incl
April 17, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Lawmaker, ex-lawmaker rapped for remarks on families of Sewol victims
The main opposition party is taking steps to discuss disciplinary action against a lawmaker and a former legislator over their remarks concerning those who lost family members in the sinking of the Sewol ferry five years ago, which killed more than 300 people.On Tuesday morning, Rep. Chung Jin-suk of the Liberty Korea Party posted on Facebook what he said was a message from a friend, “Tell them to stop taking advantage of Sewol. They really shouldn’t be acting like this if they feel sorry for th
April 17, 2019
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Moon’s confidant suspected of opinion rigging released on bail
South Gyeongsang Province Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo, on trial for his alleged role in rigging online comments to benefit then-presidential candidate Moon Jae-in, has been released on bail after 77 days in detention.The Seoul High Court approved Kim’s request for bail on the condition that he is limited to staying at his residence in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. The court allowed Kim, who won his post in 2018, to commute to work, but ordered him not to contact anyone in connection with the ongo
April 17, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Ex-football coach banned for life over alleged sexual harassment
The former head coach of a women's football club received a lifetime ban from the sport's national governing body on Wednesday for allegedly sexually harassing his former players.The Korea Football Association said Ha Keum-jin, former head coach of Gyeongju Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Women's Football Club in the WK League, will no longer be allowed to engage in any football-related activities.Sexual harassment allegations against Ha emerged in January. (Yonhap)The KFA promptly launched an inv
April 17, 2019
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Man fatally stabs 5, injures 13 after setting fire to apartment in Jinju
A man in his 40s set his apartment on fire on Wednesday and stabbed residents of the building as they tried to escape the blaze, killing five people and injuring 13 others. Police said they are looking into the medical records of the man. He was apprehended at 4:50 a.m. on the second floor corridor. Police and firefighters inspect the scene of a fire and murders at an apartment building in Jinju, southeastern South Korea, on April 17, 2019. (Yonhap)The 42-year-old, surnamed Ahn, set fire to his
April 17, 2019
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[Herald Interview] 'Underage sex trafficking getting worse’
In March 2015, a 14-year-old girl was found dead lying on a bed in a motel in Gwanak-gu, southwestern Seoul. The victim was identified as a runaway teenager. Not long after leaving home in November 2014, she met three pimps and began selling sex through smartphone apps. The girl was strangled by a 38-year-old male customer, who then fled the scene. The perpetrator admitted to the crime, saying he felt she was not worth the money.The horrible murder shocked the public. But Cho Jin-kyeong, the exe
April 16, 2019
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[Graphic News] Only 1 in 10 single people considers wedding ‘a must’: poll
Only 1 in 10 single people in South Korea believes a wedding is essential for a married couple, a survey said. According to the poll of 2,464 unmarried people -- 1,140 men and 1,324 women aged between 20 and 44 -- carried out by the state-run Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, only 10.8 percent of female respondents said they believed a wedding ceremony was essential. Another 34.4 percent of women said they “generally” wanted weddings, according to the poll conducted by the institut
April 16, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Boosting rental housing supply as solution to housing problem
Lee Heon-uk, the newly appointed CEO of the Gyeonggi Urban Innovation Corporation, has mapped out three management strategies: expanding the housing supply, creating better conditions for job creation, and governing GICO as an innovative and responsible body. “Speculative real estate investment is not a new problem,” Lee said. “With the skyrocketing prices, apartments are especially a problem, threatening many ordinary people’s hopes.”Lee believes urban planning and engineering should be approac
April 16, 2019
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Audrey Reefs to donate sanitary pads to girls in poverty-stricken areas
An Australian women’s products company Audrey Reefs partnered with World Vision US on March 16 and pledged to donate excess inventory of sanitary pads to girls in poverty-stricken areas, in a bid to improve the lives of children around the world.The donated sanitary pads are set to be used as part of World Vision US’ Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Program. (Audrey Reefs - World Vision US)Through the program, the company will help girls who are forced to stay home from school while on
April 16, 2019
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Gyeonggi Province to build more satellite towns of Seoul
This year marks the 22nd anniversary of Gyeonggi Urban Innovation Corporation, a government-funded city planning corporation committed to the development and restoration of Gyeonggi Province. Korea’s most populous province, Gyeonggi Province is host to satellite cities of Seoul that may offer some relief to the South Korean capital’s housing crisis. Gwanggyo new town nightscape (GICO)Since launching in 1997, GICO has grown from 50 staff and gross capital of 124.4 billion won ($109 million) to a
April 16, 2019
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Police probe alleged cover-up of infant’s death at hospital
Police are investigating medical staff at a hospital who allegedly dropped a newborn premature baby and told the parents the baby had died of illness. No autopsy was performed before the newborn was cremated.Seoul District Police Agency said court warrants had been requested to detain two doctors at Cha Bundang Medical Center who led the destruction of evidence and issuing of a false diagnosis after the baby’s death. (Yonhap)Police have also booked a resident on charges of involuntary manslaught
April 16, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Police raid K-pop singer Park Yoo-chun’s house in drug probe
Gyeonggi police searched South Korean singer-actor Park Yoo-chun’s home and took hair samples Tuesday in a drug probe that started when his ex-girlfriend accused him of using illegal drugs. The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency drug squad said 11 investigators had raided Park’s residence in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, and confiscated his cellphone and car, a day before Park’s scheduled appearance for police questioning Wednesday.In spite of Park’s denials, police found his ex-girlfriend’s te
April 16, 2019
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S. Koreans mark 5th anniv. of Sewol ferry sinking with memorial ceremonies, events
The fifth anniversary of the sinking of the Sewol ferry was commemorated in memorial ceremonies and events across the country on Tuesday.In one of the country's worst maritime disasters, the Sewol ferry went down in waters off the southwestern coast on April 16, 2014. The death toll came to 304, including 261 second-year students and teachers of Danwon High School in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, who were on a field trip to the resort island of Jeju.(Yonhap)The main memorial ceremony was held at Hwa
April 16, 2019
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Moon vows full account of 2014 Sewol ferry sinking
President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday pledged continued efforts to find the truth behind the 2014 deadly sinking of a South Korean ferry and the previous government's much-condemned response at that time.Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Sewol tragedy that killed 304 people, Moon also said that his administration will get those responsible punished thoroughly."I always remember (the accident)," he wrote on his Facebook account. (Twitter)The president said he's determined to prevent such a t
April 16, 2019