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Seoul vows action over Naver's Line, Yahoo dispute
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[KH Explains] Hyundai Motor’s plan for new landmark keeps hitting bumps
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Key S. Korean, USFK special operations officials to hold rare meeting amid NK threats
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[Grace Kao] American racism against Stray Kids
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Samsung doubles down on Vietnam
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In Beijing, S. Korean top diplomat aims to jumpstart ties with China
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NewJeans' members' parents complained to Hybe, email shows
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Suspect behind murder of Korean tourist in Pattaya arrested
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Controversy brews over shakeup of prosecutors amid probe of first lady
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Prosecutors summon pastor involved in Dior bag scandal
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W17m booze tab: Itaewon bars face probe over foreign tourist ripoff
A promise of a fun night out at a bar in Itaewon left an American tourist with a booze tab totaling 17 million won ($15,000).Seoul police said on Thursday owners and employees at three bars in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, have been indicted without detention for overcharging foreign tourists.One of the indicted bar owners, surnamed Lee, allegedly charged an American tourist 17 million won for drinks he had during his one hour and 40 minutes stay at the bar.An American tourist was charged 17 million won
Sept. 21, 2017
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Korean kids have their face evaluated for fun on YouTube despite concerns
A growing number of Korean children, some appearing to be younger than 15 years in age, are having their appearance evaluated by strangers on YouTube despite a raft of concerns about privacy and malicious attacks. “I know I’m very ugly, but be kind and evaluate my face for me. How do I look?” reads a caption across a moving photo slide of a young child who appeared to be attending primary school. (YouTube)The expandable comment thread below the video rolls out: “Honestly, you’re ugly,” “I’ll buy
Sept. 21, 2017
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No holiday for cram schools in Korea during Chuseok period
Many prep schools in South Korea are promoting expensive lecture courses to take place during the 10-day national holiday period that begins on Sept. 30, The Herald Business reported Thursday. Private institutes in Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Herald DB)According to the report, the cram schools are planning to offer special classes in a bid to sign up as many students as possible during the extended holiday. Tuition fees vary depending on the classes, but some schools charge more than 1 million won ($880)
Sept. 21, 2017
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PM calls for measures to ensure school classrooms free of asbestos
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon called for immediate steps to make sure school classrooms are free of asbestos, following reports that traces of the cancer-causing material were found in many classrooms even after removal of asbestos-containing construction material from them.More than 1,200 schools across the country have so far carried out projects to rid classrooms of construction materials containing asbestos, a once popular substance for insulation. But traces of asbestos were still detected eve
Sept. 21, 2017
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Korea: Imperial Japan's sexual enslavement is 'historical fact'
Imperial Japan's sexual enslavement of Korean women is an undeniable historical fact, the foreign ministry said Thursday, as South Korea is reviewing ways to appease South Korean victims of the wartime atrocity."As many previous studies and the Japanese government-issued Kono Statement found, the (imperial) Japanese army's comfort women issue is an undeniable historical fact," ministry spokesman Cho June-hyuck said in a press briefing.The comment was in response to Prof. Hosaka Yuji's release of
Sept. 21, 2017
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Koreans spent least time on beaches, most money: survey
South Koreans spent the least time on the beach while on vacation but spent the most money among tourists from various countries, a survey showed Thursday.The average South Korean spent just 4.2 days soaking up the sun at beaches compared with the average duration of 7.2 days, according to the survey of 15,363 people from 17 countries by the world's largest online travel agency, Expedia.The other countries represented in the survey were the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Britain, France,
Sept. 21, 2017
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Dongbu Group chairman steps down after sexual assault charges
The head of Dongbu Group said Thursday that he has decided to step down from his post after holding himself responsible for the controversy caused by his alleged sexual assault of his secretary."I am resigning as Dongbu Group chairman and as chief executive of its affiliates, as I think this personal matter should not become a burden on the group," Kim Jun-ki said in a statement."I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for the group, shareholders, investors, customers, and Dongbu's executives
Sept. 21, 2017
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Korean college plans to install gender-neutral restroom
A South Korean university is planning to build a gender-neutral restroom, a single-stall facility for any gender. Sungkonghoe University, located in Seoul, said it would build a gender-neutral restroom. In Korea, such restrooms can only be found at some buildings for human rights organizations. (Yonhap)Baek Seung-mok, president of the student council at the university, supported the gender-neutral restroom. He won the student council election in March after he revealed his sexual orientation. “
Sept. 21, 2017
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Reporter seeks probe into death of late folk rock singer's daughter
A news reporter lodged a complaint with prosecutors on Thursday seeking a reinvestigation into the suspicious death of a famed late folk rock singer's teenage daughter 10 years ago. The complaint comes a day after local tabloids ran stories about the only child of Kim Kwang-seok, Seo-yeon, who died in 2007 at the age of 16. Some of the reports speculated the death may not be accidental, as she was the legal inheritor of her father's estate, including copyrights to his music.Lee Sang-ho, a TV jou
Sept. 21, 2017
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Govt. to inspect for pesticides before HACCP certification
The government said Thursday it will carry out thorough tests to check for pesticides, antibiotics, agricultural chemicals and residual medicines before issuing egg farms a state-administered food safety certification.The move comes amid growing public anger over the recent discovery that 28 egg farms out of the 52 that violated the level of permissible pesticide residue had received Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points accreditation. HACCP is a global set of guidelines for the prevention
Sept. 21, 2017
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Inspired by Korean alphabet, medals for PyeongChang Winter Olympics unveiled
Medals to be awarded at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics were unveiled Thursday, with the Korean alphabet hangeul as their motif.Presented at a ceremony simultaneously held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City with President Moon Jae-in in attendance, gold, silver and bronze medals, designed by local industrial designer Lee Suk-woo, feature hangeul consonants on their bodies.Those consonants are "ㅍ, ㅊ, ㄷ, ㅇ, ㄱ, ㄹ, ㅁ," representing the Korean words for the PyeongChang Winter Oly
Sept. 21, 2017
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Jeju likely to receive more tourists during Chuseok this year than last year: sources
JEJU -- More tourists will likely visit Jeju Island during the 10-day Chuseok holiday, which largely takes place in early October, than the same period last year, industry sources said Thursday.The spike in visitors comes despite the sharp drop in the number of Chinese tourists due to a diplomatic row between Seoul and Beijing. People will soon be able to enjoy a longer holiday than usual for Chuseok, the autumn harvest celebration, which falls on Oct. 4 this year, as the government has designat
Sept. 21, 2017
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KAI vice president found dead amid corruption scandal
A senior official of Korea Aerospace Industries was found dead Thursday in an apparent suicide, amid a sprawling prosecutorial probe into corruption allegations surrounding the head of the country’s sole aircraft manufacturer. According to police, the body of Kim In-sik, who was in charge of KAI’s overseas business as vice president, was found at his home in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province. A three-page suicide note was found near his body. (Yonhap) Kim’s death came a day after KAI Chief E
Sept. 21, 2017
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South Korean confirmed dead in quake-hit Mexico
SEOUL/MEXICO CITY (Yonhap) -- South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday a South Korean national was found dead from a massive earthquake that hit Mexico earlier this week.A 7.1-magnitude quake shook central Mexico on Tuesday (local time). Media reports indicate that nearly 250 people have been confirmed dead. (AP-Yonhap)The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it confirmed the death of a 41-year-old South Korean man surnamed Lee.An official from the ministry said Seoul’s Mexico embassy received
Sept. 20, 2017
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[Newsmaker] Prosecution opens probe into former leader Lee
The prosecution on Wednesday began looking into a complaint filed against former President Lee Mung-bak that he masterminded the national spy agency’s alleged smear campaign against Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, then a vocal critic of him. The former president has been under siege amid mounting accusations of alleged state-led irregularities during his 2009-2013 presidency, including the spy agency’s election manipulation and suppression of left-wing cultural figures. Former President Lee Myung-bak
Sept. 20, 2017
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Singles give gifts to sweethearts' parents for Chuseok, Seol: survey
The majority of South Korean singles gave gifts to their sweethearts' parents for the Chuseok and Seol holidays, a survey showed Wednesday.About 64 percent of the respondents said they did so during Chuseok, a traditional holiday similar to Thanksgiving in the US, and Seol, the Lunar New Year's Day, according to the survey. The findings were based on the screening of 492 people carried out by Gayeon Matchmaking Consulting Service, a Seoul-based wedding agency. (Yonhap)About 63 percent of the men
Sept. 20, 2017
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Seoul’s rooftops to turn into concert hall, yoga studio and library
Seoul is turning the rooftops of five public buildings into venues for jazz concerts, yoga classes and other outdoor activities, as part of the first rooftop festival. Citizens enjoy outdoor activities on the rooftop garden of the Seoul Metropolitan Library on Wednesday. (Kim Da-sol/The Korea Herald)The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday that the ticketed event will run until Oct. 28, offering a chance for citizens to enjoy the nice autumn weather on the open-air roof that is mostly cl
Sept. 20, 2017
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Another IV bag with insect found, ministry orders recall
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety ordered a recall of some 110,000 intravenous fluid products from two local medical suppliers following two cases in which an insect was found inside the sealed plastic bag. The Ministry of Food and Drug SafetyHealth authorities confirmed two cases of contaminated IV bags reported since Sunday. A tiny dead insect was found inside the product, while being administered to a five-month-old child at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital. Parents found it and ca
Sept. 20, 2017
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Moon confident PyeongChang Games will be peaceful, successful
NEW YORK -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday sought to assure the world community that the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in South Korea will be held peacefully, apparently dismissing the possibility of any attacks from North Korea.Moon said the event would rather serve as a chance to promote peace in the region if more countries and people took part to make it a complete success, according to his presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae.The remarks came in a meeting with Thomas Bach, pres
Sept. 20, 2017
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Korea to build control tower to manage renewable energy
South Korea will establish a centralized “control tower” to manage its renewable energy policies and prepare backup facilities for solar and wind power plants for stable power supply, a government panel said Tuesday. The government plans to increase the ratio of renewable energy from the current 1.9 percent to 20 percent by 2030, with details on how to reach the target to be included in the energy road map to be announced within this year. For efficient management of energy demand and supply, th
Sept. 19, 2017