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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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[Photo News] Second-tallest building in Korea
The frameworks for Haeundae LCT The Sharp, a major urban development project involving two 85-story residential towers, and a 101-story tower overlooking Busan’s Haeundae Beach, have been completed, Posco Engineering & Construction said Monday. This marked the end to a tortuous 1,272 days since the buildings’ groundbreaking in October 2013. Construction for LCT sailed through foul winds between 2015 and 2017 due to accusations of illicit deals involving government-business collusion during impea
IndustryMarch 25, 2019
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[Photo news] New taxi service launched
(Yonhap)South Korean Transportation Minister Kim Hyun-mee (back seat) takes a ride on Waygo Blue at a launch event held in Seoul, Wednesday. Waygo Blue, a cab-hailing service, is the first collaborative platform launched by Kakao with Tago Solutions, an operator of cab services, since their grand consensus earlier this month following heavy confrontation over claims of business interference. Waygo Blue aims to prevent drivers’ rejection of customers based on destination, while educating drivers
IndustryMarch 20, 2019
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[Photo news] Portable air purifier
(Yonhap)LG Electronics said Wednesday it will be releasing the LG PuriCare Mini Air Purifier, a portable air purifier, Friday. The air purifier certified by the Korea Air Cleaning Association is equipped with a PM1.0 sensor, Tornado Dual Fan and Dual Inverter. The device weighs 530 grams and can be charged with a USB type-C cable. Once fully charged, it can last for up to eight hours of usage and is advised to be used in small spaces around the user, like in a vehicle, the company said.
IndustryMarch 20, 2019
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[Photo News] Bridging Korea and Japan
Kim Soung-soo (fourth from left, second row), chairman of Youth For Understanding Korea, a nonprofit student exchange organization, poses with Korean and Japanese participants in the 2018-2019 exchange program sponsored by Toyota Korea. Also present in the ceremony held in Seoul last week were In Sung-yeon (second from left, second row), YFU Korea assistant national director; Nobuyuki Takemura (third from left), head of Toyota Korea; and Keiko Enatsu (fifth from left), national director of YFU J
Social AffairsMarch 10, 2019
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[Photo News] Seoul Mayor tests out Zero Pay mobile pay system
MarketMarch 5, 2019
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[Photo News] Brand new Korando
(Yonhap)SsangYong Motor President Choi Johng-sik (second from left) poses at an unveiling ceremony for the new Korando in Incheon, Tuesday. The new Korando comes four years after the company injected 350 billion won ($313 million) to roll out new model after the previous Korando C model, which was launched eight years ago. Choi said during a press conference that the company aims to bring Korando as one of company’s popular SUVs along with its Tivoli and Rexton.By Kim Da-sol (ddd@heraldcorp.com
MobilityFeb. 26, 2019
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[Photo News] Tada to launch premium cab service, invites taxi drivers to join
Socar CEO Lee Jae-woong (Yonhap)Socar CEO Lee Jae-woong introduces the launch of a premium cab service version of Tada set for April, at a press conference in Seoul on Friday. Based on the rapid growth of the rental van-hailing service since last year, Lee said Tada Premium will invite taxi drivers and companies to join them in providing the premium cab service, starting with 100 vehicles for Seoul, to be expanded to 1,000 nationwide by the year’s end. Tada, which operates within the legal realm
MobilityFeb. 21, 2019
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[Photo News] Build colors
Cosmetic products are showcased at a pilot shop for Shinsegae Group’s new cosmetic brand Stone Brick in the Hongik University area in Seoul, Sunday. Stone Brick products come in containers that can be stacked on top of one another. Upon its launch, Stone Brick introduced 95 lip colors. (Yonhap) (Yonhap)
IndustryFeb. 17, 2019
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[Photo News] Tech trend talk with Ted
MarketFeb. 14, 2019
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[Photo News] Chung Eui-sun meets Tiger Woods at Genesis Open
From left: Hyundai Motor Executive Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun poses with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, tournament host Tiger Woods, and Executive Vice President and global head of the Genesis brand Manfred Fitzgerald at the Genesis Open Championship held at the Riviera Country Club in California on Wednesday. Genesis, Hyundai Motor's luxury brand, is the title sponsor of the tournament. (Yonhap)The status of the Genesis Open will be elevated to an invitational tournament starting next year
MobilityFeb. 14, 2019
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[Photo News] Most expensive land in Korea
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has revealed Tuesday that the most expensive real estate in South Korea is the Nature Republic cosmetics store located in Myeong-dong, Seoul, valued at 183 million won ($163,000) per square meter. This is the 16th consecutive year it has held the position, dating to 2004. The second and third most expensive lots were also located in the Myeong-dong vicinity: the Woori Bank headquarters (177.5 million won per square meter) and Uniqlo’s Chu
EconomyFeb. 12, 2019
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[Photo News] BMW to sponsor Coach Park
Vietnam national soccer team head coach Park Hang-seo (right) and Kwon Oh-soo, chairman of Deutsch Motors, BMW’s local dealer, pose for a photo next to a BMW X4 vehicle at a ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday. Coach Park received the vehicle as part of a sponsorship by BMW. (Yonhap)
IndustryFeb. 12, 2019
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[Photo News] Transparent screen
LG Electronics’ transparent organic light-emitting diode signage is introduced at Europe’s biggest commercial screen event, Integrated Systems Europe 2019, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. LG’s see-through screens serve various functions, such as digital windows, mirrors and touch-screen panels. The ISE 2019 runs from Tuesday through Friday. (LG Electronics)
IndustryFeb. 6, 2019
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[Photo News] Kakao meets Starbucks
Starbucks Korea announced Wednesday it will accept mobile payment service Kakao Pay from Thursday. (Yonhap)In a special promotion until Feb. 7, those who spend 10,000 won ($8.90) or more via Kakao Pay at the coffee chain will be rewarded with special emojis for KakaoTalk. The promotion is available at Starbucks stores nationwide except at Incheon Airport and military garrisons of US Forces. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
TechnologyJan. 23, 2019
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[Photo News] Break rules, create markets
MarketJan. 21, 2019
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[Photo News] Newest hightech closet
HIGH TECH CLOSET -- A model poses next to LG Electornics’ latest refurbished steam closet that hits the local market, Monday. The second product to LG’s high-end “Black Edition” smart closet line, the Tromm Styler Black Edition Slim has reduced in size from the previous capacity to hang six items to four, the company said. Its full mirror facade aspires to add to interior-design. Tromm Styler was globally acknowledged at the CES 2019 with “CES 2019 Innovation Awards.” (LG Electronics)
IndustryJan. 20, 2019
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[Photo News] Conglomerate leaders take chartered bus to Blue House to meet with President Moon
To attend a town hall-style meeting with President Moon Jae-in at Cheong Wa Dae, conglomerate leaders boarded a chartered bus at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry building in central Seoul.One by one, the top business leaders of the country began arriving at the building some three hours before the meeting was scheduled to start at 2 p.m. From left, Hyundai Motor Group’s Senior Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun, Samsung Electronics’ Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Lotte Group chief Shin Dong-bin
PoliticsJan. 15, 2019
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[Photo News] 2019 Korea Musical Awards shines with stars
The night of the 2019 Korea Musical Awards shone bright with musical stars on the red carpet. With many musicals staged last year, a diverse group of stars nominated for awards attended the event held Monday. (Photo By Kim Hye-soo/The Korea Herald)Musical couple Kim So-hyun and Sohn Joon-ho stepped on the red carpet in a fairytale-like dress and tuxedo respectively. Kim wore a peach bell-shaped dress, looking like an empress -- just like the character Elisabeth she currently plays in the musical
PerformanceJan. 15, 2019
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[Photo News] Stylish water purifier
STYLISH WATER PURIFIER -- Models pose with water purifier maker Kyowon Wells’ new product Wells The One during its launch event held in Seoul on Monday. As the first in the industry, Wells The One has separated the water faucet part from the water filter system for an easier placement of the device. For a three-year rental plan, it costs 38,900 won ($34.8) to 51,900 won per month depending on the color and model. (Kyowon)
IndustryJan. 14, 2019
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[Photo News] SK chief Chey holds talks with employees
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (right) held talks with his employees at lunchtime at the conglomerate’s office in Jongno, Seoul, Tuesday last week, the company said Sunday in a press release. (SK)The “Happiness Talk,” attended by some 300 employees working at SK Supex and SK Innovation, was arranged as a way to enhance communication within the group, the firm said. (SK)Participants asked questions about topics such as paternity leave and work-life balance. In response, Chey offered to consider w
IndustryJan. 13, 2019