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Qoo10 liquidity crisis sparks massive complaints, fears of wider damage
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Yoon urges municipalities to embrace foreigners
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What is happening at Hybe?
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S. Korea to consent to Japan's Sado mines gaining World Heritage status: official
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Korea unveils tax reform bill to spur economy
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Actor’s excessive airport security sparks probe into human rights violations
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Actor Yoo Ah-in accused of sexual attack
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Man who let his father die due to financial difficulties to be released on parole
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S. Korea, China shifting from tensions to cooperation: Seoul
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LG Electronics achieves record earnings in Q2
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YouTuber apologizes over her actions related to 'housing fraud'
YouTuber Darcie on Tuesday apologized for her actions on what she had initially described as "housing fraud incident," which many people perceived as her trying to shift her own losses from a scam onto another victim. "I'm ashamed to admit that I failed to recognize the severity of the housing fraud issue, and made the mistake of referring to my personal experience as one. I apologize for the inaccurate depiction of my experience," she said in an apology posted via her
Social AffairsJuly 23, 2024
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[From the Scene] What it's like working as intern at K-food giant
Vien Yeung, a 29-year-old Chinese American from the University of California, Berkeley, and a current MBA candidate at Harvard Business School, has chosen to spend her summer at Korea's food giant, CJ CheilJedang. With her graduation set for March 2025, Yeung's decision to work at the company stems from her ambition to gain international experience for her future career. “I wanted to get my MBA to reach the executive level, potentially becoming a chief marketing officer one day,&
CompaniesJuly 23, 2024
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Colombia highlights rural reforms cooperation with Korea
Colombia highlighted recent cooperation in rural reforms with South Korea, marking the 214th Independence Day in Seoul on Monday. Colombia’s Independence Day, which falls on July 20, commemorates the country’s declaration of independence in 1810. Colombia was a colony of Spain from 1549 to 1810. In his remarks, Colombian Ambassador to Korea Alejandro Pelaez Rodriguez thanked Korea for expanding bilateral exchange and supporting the agricultural reform model of land acquisition for re
Foreign AffairsJuly 23, 2024
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Samsung's Galaxy to feature enhanced gaming with Krafton's 'Dark and Darker Mobile'
Samsung Electronics and Krafton have partnered to optimize the forthcoming game "Dark and Darker Mobile" for the latest Galaxy series, set to be installed next month, according to the tech giant on Tuesday. The two firms have integrated advanced 3D graphics technology, Vulkan, into the game, enhancing visual realism and supporting Dolby Atmos sound effects. Key models, including the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra, will feature Ray Tracing technology to deliver li
IndustryJuly 23, 2024
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Unification minister asks US support to free S. Korean detainees in NK
South Korea's Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho on Monday asked for the United States' support to repatriate South Korean nationals forcibly detained in North Korea and called for enhanced cooperation between the allies in addressing human rights abuses in North Korea. Kim conveyed his appeal during a meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Washington, as part of his six-day visit that began Sunday, the Unification Ministry in Seoul said Tuesday. Kim's visit mark
North KoreaJuly 23, 2024
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Bodies of two men wash ashore on west coast beach
The bodies of two men were found at a beach in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, the Boryeong Coast Guard said Tuesday. The two men, both identified to be 49-year-old residents of Boryeong, were found dead at around 10:57 p.m. Monday at Doksan Beach in the small coastal city. Officials suspect that they died due to an accident that occurred while they were doing "haerujil," or traditional barehanded fishing. Haerujil refers to shining a light at nighttime and catching the fish that
Social AffairsJuly 23, 2024
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[Photo News] Hyundai EV charging alliance in Indonesia
Hyundai Motor Group made a new partnership with six Indonesian private charging operators last Friday at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2024. This alliance makes charging much easier for local Hyundai EV owners. With the “myHyundai” app, Hyundai drivers can now access charging stations from any alliance member without needing separate memberships or payment methods. This is the first roaming system of its kind in Indonesia. The alliance covers 696 charging stations at
MobilityJuly 23, 2024
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Yoon to send special envoys to Czech Republic to discuss follow-up measures for nuclear power project
President Yoon Suk Yeol will send special envoys to the Czech Republic to discuss follow-up measures on the European country's selection of a South Korean consortium as a preferred bidder for a nuclear power plant project, his office said Tuesday. Sung Tae-yoon, the presidential chief of staff for policy, and Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun were to leave Tuesday on a three-day trip to meet Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Sikela, according to the offic
Foreign AffairsJuly 23, 2024
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Jamsu Bridge closed due to rising river levels
Jamsu Bridge over the Han River and sections of the Olympic Expressway across southern Seoul were closed Tuesday due to rising river levels caused by heavy rain, city officials said. Torrential rain of up to 30 millimeters per hour, beginning early Tuesday morning, increased water discharge from the Paldang Dam on the eastern upstream side of the Han River, according to the officials. Due to rising water levels in the Han River, both vehicle and pedestrian traffic were prohibited on the submersi
Social AffairsJuly 23, 2024
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[해커스 TEPS] 텝스 시험대비 단기간 고득점 단어 & 문법 5문제
2) 해커스 텝스 문법 Part Ⅰ Choose the best answer for the blank. 1. A: My daughter Kate is so talented with a brush. B: Yeah, I notice that the longer she draws the more _________________________. (a) creative she becomes (b) creatively she becomes (c) she becomes creative (d) she becomes creatively 해석 A: 내 딸 Kate는 붓질에 아주 재능이 있어. B: 그래, 그 애가 그림을 그리면 그릴수록 더 창의성이 있는 걸 알겠어. 해설 ‘the+비교급+~, the+비교급+~’ 채우기 빈칸 앞의 절이 ‘the+비교급+주어+동사(the longer she draws)’ 형태로 왔으므로 빈칸에도 &lsquo
English EyeJuly 23, 2024
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Ruling party set to hold national convention to pick new leader
The ruling People Power Party was set to hold a national convention Tuesday to elect a new party leader to head the embattled party following the party's crushing defeat in April's parliamentary elections. The party convention comes nearly three months after former interim leader Han Dong-hoon resigned after the general elections to take responsibility for the defeat. Han, running again to become the new PPP chief, is leading the race by a relatively significant margin, according to op
PoliticsJuly 23, 2024
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Seoul shares open higher on Wall Street rebound
Seoul shares started higher Tuesday, led by gains in chipmakers and autos, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street. Following a fourth straight session of decline, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 32.30 points, or 1.17 percent, to 2,795.81 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, major US indexes gained ground as big-cap tech shares, including Nvidia, ASML, Microsoft and Alphabet, rebounded after their slump last week. In Seoul, market bellwether Samsung Electronics ro
MarketJuly 23, 2024
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[팟캐스트] (603) 쯔양 사태에 유투브 사이버 렉카 규제 목소리
진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Extortion of YouTuber Tzuyang highlights 'cyber wrecker' issues in S. Korea 기사요약: 쯔양 사태를 계기로 사이버 렉카 유튜버들을 플랫폼 차원에서 규제가 필요하다는 목소리가 나오고 있다. [1] Following YouTuber Tzuyang's recent revelation about her being assaulted and financially exploited by her former boyfriend for four years, a group of YouTubers were suspected to have blackmailed her for money in exchange for keeping quiet about her past. *revelation: 폭로(된 사실) *exploit: 착취하다 *in exchange for: ~대신의, 교
PodcastJuly 23, 2024
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Kim may try to reignite 'bromance' with Trump if he returns to White House: ex-Trump official
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may try to rekindle his "bromance" with former President Donald Trump if he returns to the White House, a former US official said Monday, predicting Kim could propose a deal to limit his regime's nuclear program in return for American troops' pullout from South Korea. H.R. McMaster, who served as national security advisor for Trump from 2017-2018, made the remarks amid speculation that the GOP presidential nominee, if reelected, could seek dire
North KoreaJuly 23, 2024
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Quad Summer Festa to beat the heat with electronic music
The Quad Summer Festa, featuring its signature 360-degree stage, is set to take place from August 22 to 25 at the Quad Theater in Daehagno, a public venue operated by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture. This year, the four-day festival will showcase four distinct electronic music artists, each performing on a different day. The festival kicks off with Kirara, who combines powerful beats with delicate melodies. She has released four studio albums: “Rcts,” “Moves,” &
PerformanceJuly 23, 2024
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[Grace Kao] Webtoons in college classrooms
While TV dramas may portray college classes with assigned readings, essays and tests, the truth is that professors also must adapt to technological shifts, especially in terms of media consumption. Webtoons are an important medium through which the Korean Wave flows. For those of you who are unfamiliar, webtoons are vertical “scrolling comics” built for viewing on a cellphone. They originated from and were developed in Korea. They enjoy a large fan base. For some people outside Korea
ViewpointsJuly 23, 2024
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[Editorial] Probe transparently
First lady Kim Keon Hee was questioned face-to-face by prosecutors over the weekend. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office is investigating allegations of her involvement in a stock price manipulation case and her acceptance of a Christian Dior handbag and other luxury gifts in exchange for favors. So far, two former first ladies have been investigated by the prosecution. Kim has become the first to be directly questioned by the prosecution while still holding the position. It is an emba
EditorialJuly 23, 2024
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[Herald Inteview] Tajikistan's hydropower, mining opportunities: state committee chair
Sulton Rahimzoda, Tajikistan's chairman of the State Committee on Investments and State Property Management, encouraged South Korean companies to invest in Tajikistan’s green energy and mining sectors in an interview with The Korea Herald. Tajikistan intends to build a green economy by 2037 and accelerate industrialization for sustainable development and job opportunities. Tajikistan offers opportunities to Korean companies to "green" their investments, according to Rahimzod
Foreign AffairsJuly 22, 2024
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Defense chiefs of South Korea, US, Japan to meet in Tokyo to discuss NK threats
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold talks in Tokyo next week to discuss issues such as strengthening their trilateral security cooperation in response to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, the South's defense ministry said Monday. The gathering scheduled for Sunday comes amid tensions on the Korean Peninsula over North Korea's repeated launches of trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea in a tit-for-tat r
DefenseJuly 22, 2024
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Parliamentary committee passes pro-labor 'yellow envelope bill'
A parliamentary committee unilaterally passed a pro-labor bill Monday that aims to limit companies from making claims for damages against legitimate labor union disputes. Lawmakers affiliated with the main opposition Democratic Party and other progressive parties passed the revision to the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act, nicknamed the yellow envelop bill, during a plenary session of the parliamentary environment and labor committee. In protest, the ruling People Power Party left
PoliticsJuly 22, 2024