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End of an era: Korea’s pandemic leaders leave office after long battle
[Herald Interview] Kim Tae-heum vows to end DP’s 12-year reign in S. Chungcheong
[Herald Interview] Yang Seung-jo seeks reelection to complete pending work
[Analysis] Korean cinema is having its moment in the sun
[Newsmaker] Director Park Chan-wook, master of mise-en-scene
[Herald Review] Seoul Jazz Festival soothes with eclectic music
Remote work tests S. Korea's corporate hierarchy, culture
Hyundai Motor to lower speed limit of G90 self-driving features
N. Korea touts progress in handling COVID-19 pandemic, but prepares for another wave
E-book platform Millie’s Library to go public by end of 2022
S. Korea ramps up action against terraUSD, luna crisis
[Newsmaker] Song Kang-ho, prolific and versatile actor
Park Chan-wook wins best director, Song Kang-ho, best actor at Cannes
Ruling, opposition parties agree on W62tr extra budget
Redback armored vehicle flaunts field maneuverability
Over W100b embezzled by financial firms' officials over past 5 years: data
BTS members depart for US to visit White House
Gathering for Herald retirees
Yoon congratulates Cannes-winning director Park, actor Song
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[Herald Interview] Opposition candidate promises growth with airport, World Expo in Busan mayor bid
Politics
May 24, 2022
Democratic Party candidate faces uphill battle in southern port city
Justice ministry to create new unit in charge of vetting public officials
Politics
May 24, 2022
The justice ministry will set up a new organization in charge of personnel vetting of civil servant candidates, officials said Tuesday, in line with President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's pledge to abolish the office of senior presidential secretary for civil affairs. The ministry issued a public notice on its push for a partial revision of the law governing the ministry's organizational structure to e...
S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases around 26,300 with omicron in retreat
Social affairs
May 24, 2022
South Korea's new COVID-19 cases continued a downward trend Tuesday, dropping more than 5,000 cases from a week ago, as the omicron-fueled surge has lost steam since mid-March. The country added 26,344 new infections, including 43 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 17,993,985, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. Tuesday's tally went up 2.6 times from th...
S. Korea installs sensors to prevent suicides in new military prison
Defense
May 24, 2022
South Korea has introduced breathing sensors in a new military prison to help prevent suicides, an informed source said Tuesday, in the first installation of such equipment at a local correctional facility. The military installed the domestically developed sensor in about 50 cells, including solitary confinement rooms, at the prison in Icheon, 80 kilometers south of Seoul. It is to officially op...
[Graphic News] Investments in small shares of artworks increase in recent 3 years
National
May 24, 2022
Total art investments into small shares of blue-chip paintings in South Korea amounted to nearly 100 billion won ($78.5 million) over the past 3 1/2 years, industry data showed. Four local online art investment platforms, including industry leader ArtnGuide, allow consumers to invest in iconic artworks by buying small ownership stakes, attracting small-sum investors interested in diversifying ...
S. Korea's vice defense minister attends US-led dialogue on support for Ukraine
Defense
May 24, 2022
South Korea's Vice Defense Minister Shin Beom-chul has attended a virtual session of a US-led forum on support for war-torn Ukraine, his ministry said Tuesday. Hosted by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Monday's session of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group involved officials from some 40 countries. Participants discussed the situation in Ukraine and joint efforts to aid the nation, accordin...
Yoon ranked among Time's 100 most influential people of 2022
Politics
May 24, 2022
President Yoon Suk-yeol has ranked among US magazine Time's 100 most influential people of 2022, its website showed Tuesday. Yoon, who was inaugurated two weeks ago, was chosen in the category of leaders. He was introduced as a "a former prosecutor with little foreign policy experience" who is "determined to take on the challenge" of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. "On the campaign trai...
N. Korea's total suspected COVID-19 cases reach nearly 3 million: state media
North Korea
May 24, 2022
North Korea reported over 134,510 new suspected COVID-19 cases Tuesday, with the total number of fever cases reaching nearly 3 million. More than 134,510 people showed indications of fever, with no additional deaths reported, over a 24-hour period until 6 p.m. the previous day, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, citing data from the state emergency epidemic prevention headq...
Yoon's pick for health minister withdraws from nomination
Politics
May 23, 2022
Health minister nominee Chung Ho-young withdrew Monday amid controversy over his children's school admissions and other issues. The former chief of Kyungpook National University Hospital has been under pressure to step down from both the ruling and opposition parties. "I will serve as a nest egg for the success of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration and the cooperation between the ruling and oppos...
Koreans’ love for work, excellence and distinction
Diplomatic Circuit
May 23, 2022
I met Zakaria bin Hamad al Saadi, the ambassador of Oman to Korea, and I found him a wonderful example of the Omani ambassador abroad. The ambassador represents the spirit of youth full of enthusiasm toward work, with all energy and activity. From the first moment we met until we parted, the smile never left his face. He emanated a calm presence and strong charisma, full of modesty at the same t...
Did Yoon change his mind about systemic gender inequality? His top aides say no
Politics
May 23, 2022
At his first major diplomatic event, president gets called out for his male-heavy Cabinet
S. Korea to ensure full operation of THAAD base at early date: defense chief
Defense
May 23, 2022
Seoul will push for “more detailed and substantive” measures to strengthen US extended deterrence
Korea to build reciprocal supply chain for chips, batteries in Indo-Pacific
Foreign affairs
May 23, 2022
Korea will share experiences and cooperate in all fields covered by IPEF, Yoon says
[Newsmaker] S. Korea’s new PM pledges to seek political unity, bolster economic recovery while cutting red tape
Politics
May 23, 2022
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s first regular Cabinet meeting on Thursday to go without two ministers due to delayed appointment of health and education ministers
Concerns remain over disposable cup deposit despite 6-month pushback
Social affairs
May 23, 2022
The postponement of the deposit refund scheme for single-use plastic has appeased owners of small businesses for the time being, but concerns remain. On Friday, the Ministry of Environment announced that it will postpone the launch of the new deposit system for single-use cups until Dec. 1. The new scheme was set to kick off on June 10, requiring franchise cafes, bakeries and fast-food franchis...
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