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‘Facial rejuvenation therapy revolutionized’

Dec 4, 2019

Plastic surgeon Dr. Kim Jong-hwan, who specializes in facial rejuvenation, says anti-aging is fundamentally about defying gravity. “First thing one must understand about anti-aging procedures that I...
[Herald interview] Women’s colleges relevant in world where men enjoy privileges

Dec 3, 2019

What is the relevance of a women’s college today? “The world is still a place where males have tremendous privileges. Smith is an intervention,” said Kathleen McCartney, president of Smith College, ...
[Photo News] CICI hosts winter welcoming gathering

Nov 28, 2019

Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) hosted the “CICI-Korea CQ Winter Welcoming Gathering” at the Intercontinental Seoul Coex, in southern Seoul on Tuesday. At the event, Korea CQ Cooperation A...
[Herald interview] Star ballerina Seo Hee talks on loving yourself and others

Nov 27, 2019

She may be the principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, but Seo Hee didn’t always have such lofty ambitions. As a student at Sunhwa Arts Middle School, she simply wanted to be part of a grou...
Foreign Language Newspapers Association head Ryu appointed honorary Hungarian consul to Korea

Nov 25, 2019

The Hungarian government has appointed Ryu Kwon-ha, chief of the Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea, as an honorary consul of Hungary. Hungarian Ambassador to Korea Mozes Csoma present...
K-pop diva Goo Ha-ra found dead at her home

Nov 24, 2019

Goo Ha-ra, a K-pop diva and member of girl band KARA, was found dead Sunday at her home, police said. An acquaintance of the 28-year-old found her dead at around 6 p.m. at her home in Seoul's Gangna...
[ASEAN-Korea summit] Busan aims to be hub of exchange, cooperation between Korea and ASEAN

Nov 24, 2019

The mayor of Busan expressed hope that the 2019 ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit will elevate the city into a hub of exchanges and cooperation between South Korea and member countries of the Associat...
BTS' Jungkook booked for alleged involvement in car accident

Nov 8, 2019

Jungkook, a member of K-pop boy band BTS, was booked as a suspect for allegedly causing a car accident last month, police said Friday. A car driven by the 22-year-old singer crashed into a taxi on a...
BTS’ Jungkook involved in car crash after traffic violation

Nov 4, 2019

Jeon Jung-kook, better known as Jungkook of K-pop boy band BTS, was involved in a car accident Saturday. Big Hit Entertainment issued an official statement Monday, saying, “As the case has not been ...
Bill proposed to offer anti-cyberbullying education programs

Oct 30, 2019

A South Korean lawmaker has proposed a revised bill aimed at promoting positive online messages and countering cyberbullying through education programs in schools and workplaces. Rep. Kim Su-min of ...
[Herald Interview] Nine cups of tea with Ven. Myoudeok

Oct 25, 2019

Buddhist nun sticks to centuries-old method of making tea
Korean literature prize goes to Albanian writer

Oct 23, 2019

Nobel-favorite Ismail Kadare wins 2019 Pak Kyong-ni Prize
Baseball legend shares 48 years on the diamond

Oct 22, 2019

Former manager Sun Dong-yeol releases autobiography
Sulli leaves behind 15-year entertainment career

Oct 14, 2019

Singer and actress Sulli, also known as Choi Jin-ri, was found dead Monday at her home outside Seoul. She was 25. Sulli entered the entertainment industry at just 10 years old, making her debut in...
[Update] Singer and actor Sulli found dead

Oct 14, 2019

Singer-actor Sulli, 25, was found dead Monday at a house in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Provice, police said. Her manager found her dead on the second floor of the house at around 3:21 p.m. He visited the h...