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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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[Photo News] Flowers draw attention as spring arrives
With the cold winter almost gone, wild flowers bloom bright and yellow, signaling that spring has finally arrived in Korea. As spring nears, frogs, too, make their appearance after a long winter nap. A frog from a research center in Gyeonggi Province rests on flowers. Flowers begin to fill universities after a new semester. Students enjoy the start of spring as they walk around a blooming campus in Daegu. (Photos: Yonhap) By Gha Hee-sun (lizka98@heraldcorp.com)
Social AffairsMarch 6, 2021
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[Photo News] New 2021 Ferrari Portofino M unveiled in Korea
The Portofino M is showcased for the first time in Korea at the Banpo Ferrari showroom in southern Seoul. The brand new Italian car shows off an enhanced V8 engine with 620 electrical horsepower, upgrading from the previous edition with 600 electrical horsepower. The sleek model boasts its luxury with a smooth, yet stylish design. (Photos : Yonhap) By Yoon Chae-won (choenayoon@heraldcorp.com)
MobilityMarch 6, 2021
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[Photo News] Samsung Electro-Mechanics introduces new optical zoom
Samsung Electro-Mechanics officials present its folded, 10x optical zoom camera module for smartphones. The company on Monday announced it will begin mass production of the technology, claiming to be the first South Korean maker to do so. Folded zoom technology allows phone makers to minimize the camera’s protrusion in smartphones. By Shim Woo-hyun (ws@heraldcorp.com)
TechnologyMarch 1, 2021
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[Photo News] COVID-19 vaccine enters Korea
A medical professional extracts the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from a vial at the Dobong-gu public health center in northern Seoul on Friday morning. A health professional prepares the AstraZeneca vaccine on the first day of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Korea at the Geumcheon-gu public health center in southern Seoul. A health official prepares a COVID-19 vaccination at a nursing home in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. (Photos: Yonhap) By Yoon Chae-won (choenayoon@heraldcorp.com)
Social AffairsFeb. 27, 2021
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[Photo News] Koreans look forward to a world without COVID-19
Nursing home workers in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, wait in line at the Heungkuk Gymnasium for the first round of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination on Friday. Booths set up around the gymnasium are where medical workers administer the vaccinations. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)
Social AffairsFeb. 27, 2021
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[Photo News] Tulips get ready for shipment as spring nears
As spring nears, tulips, one of the most popular flowers in the nation, are growing on a flower farm in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. The flower business in the area has been slow due to the cancellation of special events such as graduations amid the pandemic. But laborers are still busy at work. With the upcoming season offering new hope, they are preparing shipments of tulips. By Gha Hee-sun (lizka98@heraldcorp.com)
Social AffairsFeb. 20, 2021
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[Photo News] Cold wave hits nation once again
Chonnam National University, just north of Gwangju, is covered in white after another cold wave gripped the country. A citizen walks down a snowy path on the campus. In subzero weather, pigeons walk on the frozen lake on the campus of Chonnam National University. Jeju Island, one of the warmest areas of South Korea, could not avoid the cold this time. A person walks through a blizzard as white snow falls from the sky. Yet there are signs of spring -- flowers are beginning to bloom even
Social AffairsFeb. 18, 2021
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[Photo News] Royal Salute Contemporary Art Digital Festival
Scotch whisky brand Royal Salute is holding a pop-up art exhibition at Seoul Auction‘s Gangnam Branch that continues until Tuesday. The show features contemporary artwork inspired by the whisky brand from five artists including Kim Sun-woo, qwaya, 275c and Adrian Seo and Sung Nak-jin. Alongside the artwork, a range of Royal Salute whiskys, including this year’s latest lineup and limited editions, are also on display -- including the 29-year-old Pedro Ximénez edition. Entry
ConsumerFeb. 17, 2021
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[Photo News] Wait in line
Hydrogen-powered vehicles wait in line for a free refueling at a rest area along a highway in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, Thursday. The hydrogen station, which is on a trial run, is offering free refueling Thursday and Friday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for up to 2 kilograms of hydrogen. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
IndustryJan. 21, 2021
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[Photo News] Arctic cold waves freeze ports in Hwaseong
Arctic cold waves froze the water surrounding Jeongok Port and Gungpyeong Port in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, on Sunday morning, as winter temperatures continued below zero. The boats appear to be frozen in place near Jeongok Port as they remained still, scattered across the water. People walked across on the solid ice, which once was a body of flowing water. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)
Social AffairsJan. 10, 2021
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[Photo News] Make way for snow plows
Plows remove the snow piled up on the runways at Incheon International Airport on Thursday after the nation faced heavy snowfall overnight. (Yonhap) (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
IndustryJan. 7, 2021
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[Photo News] Heavy snowfall turns Korea into a winter wonderland
Heavy snowfall overnight covers Seoul and its surrounding areas in white on Thursday morning. People struggle to commute to work as the cold weather and slippery roads disrupt travel. A snowman can be seen in front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul. The main palace Gyeongbokgung in central Seoul has transformed into a dazzling, winter wonderland, with its main throne hall, Geunjeongjeon, and gate Heungnyemun cloaked in a blanket of white. Sejong residents rush to work thro
Social AffairsJan. 7, 2021
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[Photo News] Last sunrise of 2020 in Gangneung
The last sunrise of 2020 shines brightly on a beach at Gangneung of Gangwon Province on Thursday morning. An orange hue covers the horizon while ocean waves crash along the shore. The city of Gangneung banned entry to beaches along with nearby parking lots at 10 a.m. on Thursday to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by abiding by social distancing rules (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com).
Social AffairsJan. 1, 2021
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[Photo News] BTS stars in KB Kookmin's ad for Indonesia
K-pop boy band BTS stars in KB Kookmin Bank’s advertisement for Indonesia, with its megahit song “Dynamite” playing in the background, in this screen capture of the commercial released by the lender on Monday. BTS has been KB Kookmin's global ambassador since 2018. KB Kookmin has been expanding its presence in Indonesia in recent years and has so far acquired a 67 percent stake in Bank Bukopin, making it the largest shareholder. By Jung Min-kyung (mkjung@heraldcorp.com)
MarketDec. 28, 2020
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[Photo News] Cold wave of winter air hits Seoul amid COVID-19
The cold winter air swipes through central Seoul on Thursday morning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Puffs of warm breath can be seen swirling out from behind people’s masks in the frigid and windy weather. The weather remains in subfreezing temperatures as winter approaches its peak deeping into December. People walk through a park with hot drinks in their hands to keep warm during the day. Photos: (Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)
Social AffairsDec. 19, 2020
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[Photo News] Sunset at Sky Bridge in Seoul
A vibrant sunset reveals the rich colors of the sky from the tallest observatory in Jamsil, Sky Bridge in Seoul. Sky Bridge is a short bridge at the roof of Lotte World Tower. It offers a chance for tourists to enjoy a clear view of Seoul from the sky. A couple waves hello from the Sky Bridge, as they admire the captivating scenery of the sunset. (Photos: Yonhap) By Gha Hee-sun (lizka98@heraldcorp.com)
CultureDec. 19, 2020
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[Photo News] Winter arrives in Galsan Park of Yangpyeong
Leaves remain in vibrant red and orange colors on Thursday, as the cold hits Galsan Park in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province. People take walks along the waterside with the clear winter sky painted across the background. The air looks to be free of fine dust, with buildings afar easily visible. Mulsorigil is covered in long reeds with hints of white snow covering the tips. Mallards fly through the sky, with some swiftly dipping into the water. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldco
CultureDec. 12, 2020
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[Photo News] Isolated Christmas holds out in Myeong-dong
A luminous Christmas tree with various decorations stands in solitude in the streets of Myeong-dong, central Seoul. Under the tightened Level 2.5 social distancing rules in Seoul, indoor activities have a curfew of 9 p.m., which traces the views of empty streets. In an effort to curb further spread of the new coronavirus, the year-end season is expected to present unprecedented sights of Christmas. (Photos: Yonhap) By Lee Jae-Eun (leeje16@heraldcorp.com)
CultureDec. 12, 2020
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[Photo News] Haehakbandodo returns to S. Korea for display at the National Palace Museum of Korea
The royal folding screen, Haehakbandodo, is to be displayed in a public exhibition in Korea for the first time in about 90 years after having been kept in the US. The National Palace Museum of Korea holds the exhibition slated for Friday and will run until Jan. 2021. The Haehakbandodo illustrates symbols of the sea, cranes and peaches, which represent prosperity and desire for longevity. Necessary restorations for its rare gold plated designs have been completed for display. Visitors will be g
CultureDec. 5, 2020
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[Photo News] Snow whitens Hallasan
The grandeur of Baengnokdam Crater Lake of Hallasan dazzles with snow as winter sets in. The winterscape of the mountain stands out vividly, as snow on the branches shines in the clear sky. The snowfield of the scenery may be appreciated throughout the snowy season of winter. (Photos: Ko Won-sang - Yonhap) By Lee Jae-Eun (leeje16@heraldcorp.com)
CultureDec. 5, 2020