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![[Weekender] Won, dollars and supernotes: How fake bills are detected](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/08/15/20190815000162_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Won, dollars and supernotes: How fake bills are detectedMarketsAug 16, 2019An average of 1,000 counterfeit bills are spotted and seized annually in South Korea -- many of them via KEB Hana Bank’s anti-counterfeiting center. With 15 employees and technology worth 1.5 billio... -
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[Weekender] How far off is the ‘cashless society’?TechnologyAug 16, 2019For 35-year-old office worker Kim Seong-soo, carrying a wallet loaded with cash or plastic is a thing of the past. In Pangyo Techno Valley, where he works, he can easily buy a cup of coffee and get ... -
![[Weekender] The life and death of Korean won](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/08/16/20190816000093_0.jpg)
[Weekender] The life and death of Korean wonEconomyAug 16, 2019South Korean banknotes and coins begin life at a factory in Gyeongsan, just outside Daegu. They are then transported to the Bank of Korea’s vault in Seoul, heavily guarded by armed security officers,... -
![[Weekender] Finding balance on fast and furious water](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/08/08/20190808000522_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Finding balance on fast and furious waterMore sportsAug 9, 2019Trying to stand on ferociously turbulent water is definitely an effective way to get an adrenaline rush. And indoor facilities allow enthusiasts to experience that all year round, amid the growing po... -
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[Weekender] Flying above the waterMore sportsAug 9, 2019On a heat-soaked afternoon in Seoul, the placid waters of the Han River suddenly burst with energy. A figure mounted on top of what looks like a futuristic water-propelled jet pack performs energetic... -
![[Weekender] Come fly with me](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/08/07/20190807000619_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Come fly with meCultureAug 8, 2019Even preteens can enjoy thrill of skydiving within air-blasting tunnel It looked like I wasn’t in Kansas anymore. The ferocious funnel of wind swept me off my feet, out of Seoul, and into Maseong-r... -
![[Weekender] How our ancestors beat the heat](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/08/02/20190802000383_0.jpg)
[Weekender] How our ancestors beat the heatTravelAug 2, 2019“The arrogant sun.” This is what Koreans called the source of scorching summer heat during the Joseon era (1392-1910). Summer was always sizzling and humid here. Just how did our ancestors cope with... -
![[Weekender] Peak season](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/08/02/20190802000378_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Peak seasonTravelAug 2, 2019As in previous years, measures are being taken to ensure road safety, with 4.9 million vehicles expected to hit the road each day. That includes extra police personnel and drones to monitor traffic v... -
![[Weekender] Summer on ice](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/07/26/20190726000207_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Summer on iceFood&BeverageJul 26, 2019In South Korea, summer isn’t summer without ice. On sizzling hot days, Koreans cool down with refreshing drinks filled with ice cubes. And ice -- finely shaved until it becomes satiny -- takes cente... -
![[Weekender] Decadent, minimalist, galactic - Bingsu is anything but boring](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/07/26/20190726000104_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Decadent, minimalist, galactic - Bingsu is anything but boringFood&BeverageJul 26, 2019Bingsu -- finely shaved ice mixed with red bean, sweet milky sauce and various garnishes -- is an iconic summer dessert for South Koreans. Every year, experimental chefs come up with creative new re... -
![[Weekender] Cafes, coffee brands roll out seasonal drinks](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/07/25/20190725000606_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Cafes, coffee brands roll out seasonal drinksIndustryJul 25, 2019For many coffee lovers, summer signals a switch to cold brews. At Starbucks, a seasonal offering has been so well received by Korean customers that the company has just weeks ago decided to put it o... -
![[Weekender] Palaces, fortress and historic sites at night](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/07/19/20190719000201_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Palaces, fortress and historic sites at nightTravelJul 19, 2019Seoul’s royal palaces are beautiful by day but they are even more stunning by night. On top of the beauty of centuries-old architecture majestically illuminated in darkness, the serene atmosphere in... -
![[Weekender] Better at night](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/07/19/20190719000183_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Better at nightCultureJul 19, 2019With humid weather and blazing heat, summer can get the best of even the most avid outdoorsman. Fortunately, South Korea has many fun things to do at night. Here’s a guide on what to do, from a horr... -
![[Weekender] What to watch out for at FINA World Championships](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/07/12/20190712000394_0.jpg)
[Weekender] What to watch out for at FINA World ChampionshipsMore sportsJul 12, 2019The 18th FINA World Aquatics Championships kick off a 17-day run in the southwestern city of Gwangju, Friday, a biennial meet of the world’s swimming and diving stars. Taking place at five different ... -
![[Weekender] Expect faster swims at Yeosu open-water races](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/07/11/20190711000500_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Expect faster swims at Yeosu open-water racesMore sportsJul 12, 2019It is quite a spectacle to watch dozens of athletes jump into the ocean at once and swim to the horizon. Athletes dive during the open-water swimming event at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships i...
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