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Korean labor force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
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[AtoZ Korean Mind] Does your job define who you are? Should it?
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Allegations surrounding BTS resurface, enraged fans demand apology
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Students with history of violence will be barred from becoming teachers
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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Medical feud leaves hospitals in financial crisis
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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Samsung mocks Apple over iPhone alarm glitch
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Probe of first lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin
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Learning the charms of secondhand books at old, new places
A passion for books is often symbolized by a love of the scent of new books. But it’s not only the scent of fresh ink and paper that excites book-lovers. The musty scent of a used book can be just as much of a turn-on for bibliophiles. Cheonggyecheon Secondhand Book Street in Dongdaemun, central Seoul, is the most widely known spot for secondhand books. Used books are piled up at Cheonggyecheon Secondhand Book Street. (By Im Eun-byel / The Korea Herald)Used books are piled up at Cheonggyecheon S
Aug. 16, 2018
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[Weekender] Sharing life in the bath
In a weekly web cartoon series popular a few years ago, “Ladies Bathhouse Report,” the cartoonist and public bathhouse devotee showed in detail what Korean women do at public bathhouses.One of the concepts introduced in the series was “dalmogyok” culture, or “monthly bath” culture. The term refers to using monthly vouchers offered at a discounted price. The overall idea is similar to using a gym with a monthly membership. (By Park Hyun-koo / The Korea Herald)(By Park Hyun-koo / The Korea Herald)
Aug. 16, 2018
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[Weekender] Bathing around the world
Although a simple everyday act, bathing, in some cultures has greater meaning. Some travelers say that exploring different bathing cultures around the world is a must, as it is a way to learn more about the countries through the experience. Among different cultures, there is a wide variety of traditional themes, rituals, and customs associated with bathing. The diversity is a reflection of cultural, historical differences. Here is a list of bathing cultures around the globe that show that bathin
Aug. 16, 2018
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[Weekender] Art dives into old bathtubs
Public bathhouses used to be part of Korea’s culture. On weekends, sons and fathers, daughters and mothers went to bathhouses together, small plastic baskets filled with toiletries in tow. The lifestyle reflected how difficult it was for an average household to have hot running water or a bathtub in the old days. But with changes in the housing environment, these days people mostly bathe at home and public bathhouses are considered out of date.The jjimjilbang has taken the place of bathhouses, f
Aug. 16, 2018
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Tour program to see Changgyeonggung as it was, as it is
Changgyeonggung in central Seoul is but a fraction of the grand structure it once was before the 20th century. A tour program of the palace in September and October will have visitors viewing the buildings that stand today, while providing commentary on those that have been destroyed over time.According to the Cultural Heritage Administration, the special tourism program of the palace will take place each Friday in September and October for an hour, starting at 2:30 p.m. There is no additional f
Aug. 15, 2018
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The Korea Herald at forefront of Korea’s English-language journalism
The Korea Herald has served as a leading English-language newspaper in South Korea for more than six decades. Its 65th anniversary this year, which falls on Wednesday, testifies to the paper’s unwavering commitment to provide accurate and reliable news to readers at home and abroad.The beginning of The Korea Herald dates back to Aug. 15, 1953, just weeks after the end of the Korean War, when a four-page tabloid English-language daily, then titled The Korean Republic, was first published in a bid
Aug. 14, 2018
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The Korea Herald pushing the envelope on video news
If anyone ever wondered where The Korea Herald is, the physical location of it is in Huam-dong, Yongsan-gu in Seoul, South Korea, on the first floor of a five-story building of the Herald Corporation. The building is discernible by its red bricks and a giant H logo on the upper facade. From it, winding alleyways snake through hills to Haebangchon and Itaewon, a district of international elements in the center of the capital city.But The Korea Herald, the nation’s largest English-language newspap
Aug. 14, 2018
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CCF 2018 to discuss ‘essence’ of Korea
A forum for discussing Korea’s image in the eyes of the world will be held in Seoul from Aug. 28-29. Culture Communication Forum 2018, organized by the Corea Image Communication Institute, will invite opinion leaders from around the world to “experience the essence of Korean culture and get a chance to promote their own culture,” organizers said Tuesday. Logo for CCF 2018 (CICI)Delegates from the participating countries are: US comic book writer Amy Chu; best-selling author Eran Katz of Israel;
Aug. 14, 2018
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Koreas may finally study same pages of history via Manwoldae dig
The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles featuring inter-Korean relations to mark the paper’s 65th anniversary that falls on Aug. 15. Following is the seventh installment. – Ed.South and North Koreans have lived in separate social systems for well over half a century, and among the most notable disparities between them are their different views on Korean history, which is ironic considering they shared essentially the same history until the 1950s.Historians here believe the joint arch
Aug. 13, 2018
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[Trending] Why do Koreans watch others studying alone on YouTube?
A YouTube creator preparing for a state-run tax accountant’s exam, turns on a camera before he begins studying. The camera shows him reading a book, flipping the pages and jotting down things in his notebook for hours. The footage is live streamed via his channel from 8 a.m. to midnight except for a one-hour lunch and dinner break.The Korean, whose YouTube channel is titled “The man sitting next to me,” is broadcasting what he does, namely, study, without saying a word. Strangely enough, some 10
Aug. 12, 2018
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First Belgian culture fest to open in Ghent University Global Campus in Songdo
A Belgian culture festival will kick off at Ghent University Global Campus in Songdo, Incheon, later this month, organizers said Thursday.School officials said the festival, the first of its kind, will be held from Aug. 24 to 25 to promote cultural exchanges between the two countries. A poster for the Belgian culture festival (GUGC)Various events including lectures, exhibitions, music and performances will be held so that visitors can experience Belgium‘s diverse culture,” said school acting pre
Aug. 10, 2018
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[Eye Plus] Theme park in abandoned gold mine
Light of various colors from gold to different shades of blue fills a 7.8-kilometer man-made cave located some 12 kilometers southwest of Seoul.The dazzling beams from light-emitting diodes, coupled with an indoor temperature of around 12 degrees Celsius throughout the year, make Gwangmyeong Cave an ideal shelter from the notorious heat this summer.Opened to the public since 2011, the suburban theme park features the nation’s largest 41-meter dragon sculpture, a 194-meter wine cave with a tastin
Aug. 9, 2018
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29,000-year-old net sinkers, world's oldest, found in Korean cave
Fourteen 29,000-year-old fishing net sinkers that are considered to be the world's earliest have been excavated in Jeongseon, northeastern Korea, a university museum said Tuesday.The fishing net sinkers made of limestone represent a rare discovery of fishing gear from the Upper Paleolithic era or the Upper Old Stone Age, according to the Yonsei University Museum. (Yonhap)The sinkers were unearthed during an excavation of four cultural phases from the Paleolithic era at the Maedun Cave in Jeon
Aug. 7, 2018
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Changdeokgung throws open gates for nighttime tour
A nighttime tourism program at Changdeokgung palace will commence on Aug. 23, the Cultural Heritage Administration announced Monday.The annual “Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace” allows visitors to stroll around the Joseon-era palace after hours, with commentaries by tour guides on the history of the Joseon era, photo opportunities with palace guards in traditional garments, and traditional performances. Tours will be provided in Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese. The poster for “Moonli
Aug. 6, 2018
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Stay active and cool at Sports Monster
In the stifling midsummer heat in Korea, even walking five minutes outdoors can be a sweaty, sticky, endeavor. Seeking refuge from the sun, but restless with unconsumed energy, The Korea Herald’s five summer interns visited Sports Monster at Starfield Goyang for amusement. Sports Monster, located in the Starfield Goyang shopping mall, is a sports experience center with 30 different activities that are divided into four zones: Basic Zone, Exciting Zone, Adventure Zone and Digital Zone. Sports Mon
Aug. 6, 2018
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Fading voices of 22 comfort women to be shown in theaters
When the documentary film “Twenty Two” started filming in 2014, there were 22 surviving “comfort women” -- euphemism for those forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World War II -- in China. As of 2018, only seven remain, and the film desperately attempts to capture what could be their last messages to the world on screen. “Twenty Two,” set for release here Tuesday, is directed by Ke Guo and tracks down the former comfort women living in China, two of whom are Koreans. The director just poi
Aug. 5, 2018
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‘Counters’ shows raw anger in face of brazen xenophobia
How does someone shouting into the microphone, “Dear s--- Koreans whom I hate the most in the world, how are you?” make you feel? A civilized reaction would be to call the police, file complaints, or request a reasonable conversation about how we should all live together.One gut feeling for many people, of course, would be to get in the xenophobic jerks’ faces for a shouting match, or something more violent.“Counters” is a documentary about a civic group of the same name in Japan, who fought aga
Aug. 2, 2018
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[Weekender] Korean surfers break away from ‘surfer dude’ stereotypes
Surfing has become a new growing scene for Koreans in recent years. It is a sport or hobby more and more Koreans are eager to give a try amid the sweltering heat. Only a decade ago, hitting the waves on a surfboard would have been considered bizarre to many locals. “If you searched for ‘surfing’ on the internet, the only results you would have gotten were either ‘wind surfing’ or ‘surfing the web’ 10 years back,” Lee Hyung-joo said in an interview with The Korea Herald. Lee Hyung-joo, one of the
Aug. 2, 2018
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[Photo News] What’s redder than the sun?
A woman was spotted carefully drying the year’s precious harvest of chili peppers at a traditional Hanok village in Hamyang-gun, South Gyeongsang Province, on Thursday.Vegetable harvest in Korea this summer has suffered due to 21 days of hot weather, resulting in a fall in supply and a rise in the prices of vegetables.On Wednesday, Korea saw a record high of 41 degrees Celsius in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province. Staff of the national weather agency personally traveled to the region to verify the unp
Aug. 2, 2018
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‘Lion King’ readies first ‘original’ performance in Korea
Beloved 1994 Disney animation “The Lion King” has been made into a Broadway musical seen by 95 million people across the world since 1997.More than two decades after its debut, the musical will land in Korea later this year for its first performance in its original language. An international tour of “The Lion King” will land in Korea in November for performances in Daegu, Seoul and Busan. It will kick off at Keimyung Art Center in Daegu -- where it will play from Nov. 9 to Dec. 25, before moving
July 30, 2018