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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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Naver will consider company benefits in deciding on selling Line shares: CEO
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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Korean Black Friday boosts retail sales
Customers shop at the “Mega Show” by Lotte Department Store in Busan, which was held as a part of the Korean Black Friday sales promotion. (Yonhap)The highly anticipated government-led Korean Black Friday sales promotion event ended Wednesday amid mixed evaluations on its success.Although the two-week discount event by retailers nationwide saw their sales increase, several shortcomings were detected as it was hastily arranged.As of Monday, about 34,000 outlets or websites of 92 retailers and man
Oct. 15, 2015
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Convenience stores vie for lunch box market
The competition for lunch box meals is getting fiercer among South Korean convenience stores as the market is growing rapidly due to the rise of the single-person household population here. “Dosirak” -- the term for packed lunches in Korean -- at convenience stores used to be discounted as low-quality meals for quick lunches, but now retailers are offering diverse and healthy options at an affordable price, drawing keen attention from customers.“As consumer demand for quality lunch boxes grows a
Oct. 15, 2015
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KFS demonstrates fire control system
The Korea Forest Service held a simulated field demonstration of forest fire control on Wednesday during the sixth International Wildland Fire Conference in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province.This event was intended to introduce Korea’s fire suppression technologies and its cooperative commanding systems among related agencies to foreign conference participants.The field demonstration took place in front of an audience of around 1,000, including staff from 32 organizations such as the Ministry of Pub
Oct. 15, 2015
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GOLFZON spurs simulation golf business in China
GOLFZON, the nation’s top golf simulator maker, said Thursday it signed an exclusive product distribution contract with Guangzhou-based Byron Asset Management in its efforts to expand its business in mainland China. “Under the contract, the company will supply at least 200 golf simulators to China’s third largest city via the Chinese partner for the next two years,” GOLFZON said in a press release. An indoor golf training center in Seoul where GOLFZON’s golf simulator is installed GOLFZON “
Oct. 15, 2015
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Lotte Chemical seeks global expansion with new Uzbek complex
Lotte Chemical, the petrochemicals manufacturing unit of South Korea’s Lotte Group, is seeking to expand its global business as production begins at its newly-established gas field and chemical complex in Surgil, Uzbekistan. “Based on our success in Uzbekistan, we will continue to expand our ongoing businesses at home and abroad to rise up as a global petrochemicals company,” said Lotte Chemical CEO Huh Soo-young at a news conference in Seoul Thursday to mark the completion of the new plant.Lot
Oct. 15, 2015
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CJ launches online health foods store in Chinese
CJ Cheil Jedang’s online foods store CJ ONMart is looking to target overseas customers in China by launching a Chinese version of its store. The website, which kicked off on Oct. 10, has put forward CJ’s best-selling products in the beauty, skin care and health categories -- such as Inner B, Defat and BYO Skin Lactobacillus CJLP-133 -- which have been enjoying high popularity among the Chinese. CJ said it plans to first promote its service with these flagship products and later expand its produ
Oct. 15, 2015
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Pulmuone, Oranier introduce new kitchenware
Pulmuone Health & Living, a subsidiary of South Korea’s fresh foods giant Pulmuone, has joined hands with German kitchenware brand Oranier to launch a series of new pots. The Oranier Dillenburg series includes four differently sized pots made with the firm’s “core copper” technology which delivers heat evenly to the entire surface of the pots. The pots have been finished with SUS316, a durable, and safe stainless steel that does not corrode easily under heat or salt. It also excludes a steam h
Oct. 15, 2015
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Nike+ Run Club Seoul launches in Korea
Nike is launching its flagship Nike+ Run Club program, aimed at offering continued expert running guidance and training sessions to runners around the world, in Seoul, South Korea on Oct. 24. The service program is aimed at offering detailed coaching session tailored for every runner with differing running goals and athletic abilities. A variety of programs including the “Ready-Set-Go Run” for beginners, the “Speed Run” and “Long Run” for endurance running as well as the “Local Run” and “Home
Oct. 15, 2015
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Uniqlo introduces limited ed. Mickey Mouse doll
Uniqlo has joined hands with Disney to introduce a limited edition Mickey Mouse doll made with materials that go into making its flagship fleece and flannel products. The doll was born as part of the “Magic for All” collaborative project between Disney and Uniqlo. Since 2009, Uniqlo has been introducing a variety of clothes designed in partnership with Disney. In addition to the Mickey Mouse doll, the clothing brand is featuring Disney characters on a number of its best-selling products, includ
Oct. 15, 2015
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Steve Madden introduces Troopa 2.0 boots
Steve Madden, a New York-based footwear brand, has introduced an upgraded version of its bestselling Troopa boots for this year’s fall and winter season. The Troopa 2.0 boots have been designed with a looser fit, a rounder frontal design and a chunkier rugged sole, in comparison to the regular model as a more casual rendition of the brand’s signature boots. Like the regular model, the upgraded boots can be laced up all the way or tied down low for a looser fit around the ankle, for a different
Oct. 15, 2015
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Beanpole Kids introduces ‘Gadget Down’
Beanpole, Samsung C&T’s fashion unit, has introduced the “Gadget Down,” a down jacket with adjustable sleeves for the Fall/Winter season. Beanpole said it developed the padded jacket -- with sleeves that can be adjusted by up to 4 centimeters in length -- for children who tend to quickly grow out of their sizes. The jacket, designed with Beanpole Kids’ classic features, has been made with flexible and stretchable material to increase mobility and is filled with goose down feathers for warmth.
Oct. 15, 2015
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McDonald’s launches caramel macchiato
McDonald’s coffee brand McCafe has newly launched the “caramel macchiato,” a coffee drink made by mixing espresso with milk and caramel. The new drink comes in three sizes -- small, medium and large -- and is available in hot and ice types. Prices range from 2,400 won ($2.10) to 3,400 won. In addition to the new drink, McDonald’s plans to begin offering a large-sized version of its existing drinks in a move to diversify its customer choices. “Our McCafe menu has been widened to meet the changi
Oct. 15, 2015
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April Skin gets head-start in international market with natural products
Natural skin care company April Skin (www.aprilskin.com) has received positive reception overseas due to its high quality and customer service, the company said.Last June, April Skin launched its English site (en.aprilskin.com) through Cafe24’s global business service (www.cafe24.com).Their products have become popular in Southeast Asia through social media such as Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, and entered the Chinese market last month by targeting its shopping malls and region-specific marke
Oct. 15, 2015
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Volkswagen expected to recall some 2,200 units over parts defect
German carmaker Volkswagen is expected to recall some 2,200 vehicles sold in South Korea over a defect in emissions-related parts, industry sources said Thursday. Subject to the recall are 1,653 Audi A6 2.0 TFSI sold between 2009 and 2010, and 534 Tiguan 2.0 TDI models sold in 2009, according to the sources. Volkswagen Korea and Audi Korea, the German maker's local units, are forced to recall the affected models due to changes in recall-related regulations, the sources said. The German carmak
Oct. 15, 2015
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Ex -STX chief Kang hints at rebuilding troubled conglomerate
Former STX Group chairman Kang Duk-soo said Wednesday that he would think about rebuilding the troubled conglomerate whose some of its major affiliates suffering liquidity shortages and mounting debts.Kang made the remarks after being released from prison in the day following a higher court's decision to give a suspended sentence to him for embezzlement and negligence of duty. The Seoul High Court sentenced the business tycoon, who headed the group from 2003 to February 2014, to three years in
Oct. 14, 2015
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JTI Korea seeks talent at job fair
Job Fair for Foreign-Invested Companies 2014(JTI Korea)Global tobacco company JTI Korea will participate in the Job Fair for Foreign-Invested Companies 2015 to offer job opportunities to talented job seekers. Hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and organized by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, the job fair for foreign-invested companies is held at Coex’s B1 Hall in Samseong-dong, Seoul, from Oct. 15-16. JTI Korea is one of the 100 foreign-invested companies to parti
Oct. 14, 2015
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KT&G rolls out new Lamborghini
Tonino Lamborghini Gusto (KT&G)KT&G rolled out the “Tonino Lamborghini Gusto,” the latest of its Lamborghini lineup, the country’s largest tobacco maker said Wednesday. Tonino Lamborghini Gusto contains 10 percent naturally fermented Cavendish tobacco, which brings out the natural sugars in the tobacco through pressure applied during the preparation process. Cavendish tobacco is named after British colonialist Thomas Cavendish, and became a popular material for pipe smoking. “With its rich tas
Oct. 14, 2015
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Japan holding firm ousts Lotte chief
Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin on Wednesday was evicted from his executive position at Kojyunsya -- the virtual holding company of Lotte Group in Korea and Japan -- which could deal a blow to his plans of being the sole leader of the 90 trillion won ($78 billion) business enterprise. He was replaced by Tetsu Isobe as a new board director, while his elder brother SDJ Corporation chairman Shin Dong-joo was appointed representative director of Kojyunsya at the five-member shareholders meeting i
Oct. 14, 2015
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Korea to give monthly stipends to young farmers
The South Korean government has announced it will disburse 800,000 won ($693) each month to young farmers starting next year.The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said it will select 300 youths at a farming contest and financially support them for two years for their farming business.This is the first time that the government is providing assistance to young farmers.The government added that youths who do not farm four years after receiving assistance will be required to reimburse
Oct. 14, 2015
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[NEWS ANALYSIS] Elder brother ups ante in Lotte feud
Lotte Group founder’s first son Shin Dong-joo is stepping up his counterattack against younger brother and group chairman Shin Dong-bin, who he believes stole his legitimate crown in the succession process.The underdog gained momentum when Kojyunsya, the virtual holding company of Lotte Holdings in control of Lotte affiliates in Korea and Japan, supported his move to expel the chairman from its board at a shareholders meeting on Wednesday in Tokyo.But it remains to be seen whether the older brot
Oct. 14, 2015