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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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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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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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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] Ballantine promotes its single malt whiskies
South Korean actors Jung Woo-sung (left) and Lee Jung-jae pose for a picture at a pop-up shop designed to promote Ballantine’s Single Malt Whisky at cultural complex KOTE in Insa-dong, central Seoul, last Friday. The two actors, official models for the Scotch whisky brand, had a film shoot the same day. The pop-up shop will be open to the public for free until Sunday and offers six single-malt whiskies, according to the brand. Visitors must wear masks. The shop is also limit
IndustryDec. 2, 2020
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[Photo News] LG Electronics brings robot to convenience stores
LG Electronics announced Monday that the company had started a trial using the robot at GS Retail’s convenience stores inside LG Science Park in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The delivery robot, CLOi, will collect ordered items and deliver them to customers after autonomously riding on elevators inside the building. CLOi is capable of carrying items weighing up to 15 kilograms. The robot delivery service is expected to be introduced at hotels, hospitals, offices and airports in the future, acc
TechnologyNov. 30, 2020
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[Photo News] Students in line for COVID-19 testing in Gwangju
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 on Thursday morning after a new case was reported at a middle school in Seo-gu in Gwangju. The infected student is said to have come into contact with another infected student from a different school and with family members as well. Medical workers in protective gear are preparing for COVID-19 testing at the school. COVID-19 cases are spreading in schools despite stricter social distancing levels. There are rising concerns over student COVID-19 cases
Social AffairsNov. 28, 2020
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[Photo News] Streets of Hongdae deserted amid pandemic
The “street of youth” full of people crowded together is no longer to be expected in western Seoul’s Hongdae. As the nation‘s new daily COVID-19 infection cases faced a sudden rise that exceeded 500 on Thursday, the concern of a third wave of the pandemic has deepened. Meanwhile, the social distancing level has been raised to Level 2 in order to prevent the further spread of the virus. (Photos: Yonhap) By Lee Jae-Eun (leeje16@heraldcorp.com)
Social AffairsNov. 28, 2020
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[Photo News] Incheon Airport Bags New Project
The Transport Ministry and Incheon International Airport Corp. said Wednesday that IIAC has been chosen as the strategic advisory consulting partner for Poland’s new airport project known as the Solidarity Transport Hub. With the 5.6 billion-won ($5.06 million) deal set to be signed later this year, IIAC will take on multiple responsibilities, including reviewing the master plan and writing a white paper for the development and operation of the new airport that is set to replace War
IndustryNov. 25, 2020
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[Photo News] Camellia blossoms in the bleak season
Camellia flowers stand out splendidly in Hueree Natural Park in Seogwipo on Jeju Island. The bright and stunning colors of camellia captivate the visitors as they walk around the park. Camellia flowers are also referred to as the “friends of winter” in the winter days. (Photos: Yonhap) By Lee Jae-Eun (leeje16@heraldcorp.com)
CultureNov. 14, 2020
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[Photo News] Luminous, luxurious Christmas tree
Italian luxury fashion brand Fendi’s chandelier-concept Christmas tree is lit up in front of the Galleria Department Store’s eastern Luxury Hall in Apgujeong-dong, southern Seoul. (Yonhap) (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
IndustryNov. 8, 2020
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[Photo News] Gaesimsa fills with vibrant colors
Leaves are painted with vibrant colors on Wednesday around Gaesimsa in Unsan, Seosan Province. The oranges, reds and yellows are becoming visible among patches of green leaves. The temple‘s colors and the surrounding flowers create a breathtakingly beautiful view amid the cold weather. People often visit the temple in the fall to enjoy walks around the temple to talk in the dazzling hues. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)
CultureNov. 7, 2020
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[Photo News] Autumnal tints in central Seoul
Late autumn has permeated Seonjeongneung, the royal burial grounds of the Joseon period, located in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul. The burial grounds’ stunning autumn colors stand out in the midst of the surrounding urban area. The mood of autumn conveys the beginning of winter, greeting the onset of winter according to the lunar calendar. (Photos: Yonhap) By Lee Jae Eun (leeje16@heraldcorp.com)
CultureNov. 7, 2020
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[Photo News] US Election Day gathers supporters across US
The US presidential election battle between incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was especially fierce in six battleground states on Election Day. Supporters of respective candidates in the US gathered both outdoors and indoors for celebrations after voting, in anticipation of the results. Voters concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic wore masks to such events to prevent further spread of the virus. By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)
World NewsNov. 4, 2020
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[Photo News] SsangYong unveils brand new version of mid-size SUV Rexton
Automaker SsangYong Motor unveiled its brand new mid-size SUV Rexton at a showcase event on Wednesday in Seoul. The event was attended by former national football team goalkeeper Kim Byung-ji (far left), presenter Lee Hye-sung (second from left), popular trot singer Lim Young-woong (second from right), who is the carmaker’s brand ambassador, and racecar driver Seo Ju-won. With a 2.2-liter diesel engine, the new SUV model boasts the horsepower of 202 and the maximum torque of 45 kilogram-m
IndustryNov. 4, 2020
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[Photo News] 2020 US presidential election amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Just ahead of the crucial presidential election, US President Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Joe Biden pushed through the country for a final day of campaigning. Supporters gathered at respective rallies to make a final push for votes. Voting through mail ballots was available amid the COVID-19 pandemic to help people vote while social distancing. In the last days of campaigning, Trump participated in five rallies across the nation while Biden focused mainly on Pennsylvania. By
World NewsNov. 3, 2020
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[Photo News] Autumn covers Seoul Grand Park in colorful leaves
Autumn arrives in South Korea as the colorful leaves cover the ground Wednesday at Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. People breathe in the crisp air while strolling along the path carpeted with red leaves, with some of a yellow hue. The leaves flutter in the wind before collecting into a vibrant walkway for pedestrians. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)
CultureOct. 31, 2020
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[Photo News] Joseon DIY glass lamp attracts the public
The National Palace Museum of Korea is offering a do-it-yourself kit for making glass lamps in the style of the Joseon era. The DIY kit, which was previously distributed free of charge, has returned for sale due to the enthusiastic response from the public. During the Joseon period, the square glass lamps were used to brighten banquets held at night. The photo above displays the finished products hanging under the eaves of a royal palace. (Photos: National Palace Museum of Korea) By Lee Jae
CultureOct. 31, 2020
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[Photo News] BMW Driving Center celebrates 1 million visitors
BMW Korea said Monday its BMW Driving Center in Yeongjongdo, Incheon celebrated an accumulated 1 million visitors, since opening in August 2014. The BMW Driving Center offers various hands-on programs, such as test-drives on its 2.6-kilometer driving track and education courses for children. The center in Yeongjongdo is the company‘s first to be built in Asia and the third in the world, after Germany and the US, the company said. Written by Jo He-rim (herim@heraldcorp.com)
MobilityOct. 26, 2020
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[Photo News] White clouds painted across clear, sunny sky in Gangneung
The sunny sky has a bright blue hue in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, near the East Sea on Thursday morning. White clouds are painted across the morning sky as the contrasting colors of the silver grass below bring out its vivid blue. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)
TravelOct. 24, 2020
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[Photo News] Pathways at Joseon royal tombs reopen to public
The Cultural Heritage Administration Royal Palaces and Tombs Center said it will open five more forest trails at Joseon royal tomb sites from Friday. Paths have been opened up at Uireung in Seoul and at four royal tomb sites in Gyeonggi Province: Yungneung and Geolleung in Hwaseong, Jangneung in Gimpo, and Sareung as well as Hongneung and Yureung in Namyangju. The photo shows a pathway in the traditional tree nursery at Hongneung and Yureung in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. (Photos
TravelOct. 24, 2020
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[Photo News] Samsung TV-BTS pop up store opens in Garosugil
Samsung Electronics has collaborated with K-pop stars BTS on the opening of a pop-up store for fans at Garosugil in southern Seoul, the company said Friday. The Serif, Samsung’s flagship lifestyle TV model, is installed at the three-floor store, “BTS Pop-Up: Map of Soul,” to display music videos of the idol group. Four Serif TVs could be spotted on each floor. On the second floor of the store, Samsung has installed a 1,200-nit HDR LED display to better support the offl
TechnologyOct. 23, 2020
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[Photo News] BTS and ARMY in online concert
Kpop sensation BTS held its second online concert titled “BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E” on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 120-minute show, packed with cutting-edge technology, featured the septet’s powerful group dances as well as performances highlighting individual members. The virtual concert was broadcast through six different camera angles with one side of the screen showing BTS fans known as ARMY from around the world. (Photos: Big Hit Ente
K-popOct. 11, 2020
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[Photo News] North Korea shows off ICBM and other weapons at massive nighttime parade
A rare nighttime military parade was held at Kim Il-sung Square in the center of Pyongyang on Saturday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party, according to the Korean Central News Agency. During the massive parade, North Korea showed off a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and other weapons. At a speech made at midnight on Friday before the parade started, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to continue to strengthen the country&
North KoreaOct. 11, 2020