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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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Police raid popera singer Kim Ho-joong's house over hit-and-run suspicions
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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SK Telink releases 'study phone' that limits mobile data
SK Telink Co., a mobile virtual network operator, on Tuesday released a new smartphone that can selectively block mobile data to help users concentrate on their work or study.The company said the so-called study phone is designed to help students avoid the distractions presented by ordinary smartphones and focus more on their studies. MVNOs refer to mobile service providers that rent networks from mobile carriers, offering more affordable data plans and devices. (Yonhap)Users can choose from thr
Nov. 13, 2018
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SK hynix develops new advanced production tech for DDR4 DRAM
SK hynix Inc. said Monday it developed second-generation 10-nano class process technology for DDR4 DRAM with better productivity and improved energy efficiency.South Korea's No. 2 chipmaker said it completed the development of 8Gigabits DDR4 DRAM applied with the new production technology. (Yonhap)The second-generation process boasts 20 percent improved productivity while consuming 15 percent less energy, the company said.The company said it plans to start mass production through the new technol
Nov. 12, 2018
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Samsung Electronics to release first foldable smartphone in March: sources
Samsung Electronics Co. plans to launch its first foldable smartphone in March, along with a fifth-generation network-powered Galaxy S10, industry sources said Monday. According to the sources, the South Korean tech giant plans to unveil the flagship Galaxy S10 smartphone in February, followed by the presumed foldable Galaxy F and another edition of the Galaxy S10 that runs on the 5G network in March. (Yonhap)The outlook came after Samsung Electronics President Koh Dong-jin, who heads the mobile
Nov. 12, 2018
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Heart meeting features fish oil, vitamin D, cholesterol news
CHICAGO (AP) — Fish oil, vitamin D, novel drugs, new cholesterol guidelines: News from an American Heart Association conference over the weekend reveals a lot about what works and what does not for preventing heart attacks and other problems.Dietary supplements missed the mark, but a prescription-strength fish oil showed promise. A drug not only helped people with diabetes control blood sugar and lose weight, but also lowered their risk of needing hospitalization for heart failure. (AP)Good news
Nov. 12, 2018
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Mercedes-Benz to have more Korean suppliers for future mobility R&D
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz will take on more Korean suppliers in its mission of navigating future mobility, particularly those in the fields of telematics, battery cells and automation of smart factories, said a Daimler executive in Seoul last week. Calling the carmaker’s R&D unit in Seoul an Asian hub for the German carmaker’s search of future mobility, Markus Schafer, Mercedes-Benz’s top manufacturing executive, told Korean reporters that the company is open to Korean talent and will
Nov. 11, 2018
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Korea to launch science satellite from US air base
South Korea's science ministry said Sunday it will launch a small satellite from an air force base in the United States later this month to conduct scientific research.The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology will jointly launch the 100 kilogram satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 3:32 a.m. (Korean time) on Nov. 20. (Yonhap)The satellite, developed by KAIST from 2012-2017, will travel at an altitude of 575 km above the grou
Nov. 11, 2018
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Lawmakers propose bill on taxing Google, Amazon on ad, cloud service earnings in Korea
Global information and communication technology companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon may soon be required to pay value-added tax on a wider range of their earnings in South Korea, as lawmakers have introduced a new bill to bring changes on this end. Led by Rep. Park Sun-sook of the minor opposition Bareunmirae Party, a group of 15 Korean lawmakers have proposed amending the Value-Added Tax Act to newly require foreign ICT firms to pay VAT on digital products such as search advertisement
Nov. 11, 2018
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Samsung joins global AI society to better develop services
Samsung Electronics on Friday announced that it joined the Partnership on Artificial Intelligence to Benefit People and Society (PAI) in an effort to develop safe and reliable artificial intelligence services and products.The PAI, founded in 2016, is a technology industry consortium that conducts research and discussion, shares insights, provides thought leadership, identifies new areas for AI application and creates informational materials to advance the understanding of AI technologies. The or
Nov. 9, 2018
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LG chief Koo picks 3M vice chair as new head of LG Chem
LG Chem announced Friday it will appoint Shin Hak-cheol, vice chair of 3M, as new vice chairman and CEO of the company. This marks the first time that LG Group has scouted an outside figure to head the chemicals and battery affiliate since its founding in 1947. “With global perspectives and experience, Shin is the right person capable of pre-emptively responding to the rapidly changing business environment while leading the change in corporate culture and structure,” LG Chem said in a statement.
Nov. 9, 2018
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Nexon Q3 net profit up 14% on popularity of global hits
Online gaming firm Nexon Co. said Thursday its net profit for the third quarter increased 14 percent on-year on the back of the continued popularity of global hits such as “Dungeon & Fighter” and “Maple Story.”Net profit for the July-September period jumped to 223.9 billion won ($200.3 million), the company said in a regulatory filing.(Yonhap) Operating income also was up 4 percent on-year to 238.1 billion won, and sales jumped 15 percent on-year to 696.1 billion won. Revenue from overseas marke
Nov. 8, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Meet 'Faker': Korean League of Legends talent extraordinaire
ILSAN, Gyeonggi Province -- In simplistic attire and with a quiet demeanor, Lee Sang-hyeok seems no different from any other young Asian guy. But when he walks down the streets of Seoul, heads turn and cheers can be heard. His fame reaches far and wide -- from Korea and China to North America and Europe. Meet Lee, aka “Faker,” an undisputed superstar in the world of competitive gaming, or esports. Born and raised in South Korea, the 22-year-old is considered among the top echelon of players in m
Nov. 8, 2018
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Samsung unveils sneak peek of its first foldable smartphone
Samsung Electronics on Thursday revealed technological details of its first foldable display for next-generation smartphones at a conference in San Francisco for technology developers from around the world.The South Korean tech titan unveiled a prototype of a foldable smartphone featuring the Infinity Flex Display during the two-day Samsung Developer Conference. When it is unfolded, the as-of-yet-unnamed smartphone is 7.3 inches, and 4.58 inches when folded in half. The prototype looked as if tw
Nov. 8, 2018
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NCSoft unveils 5 new mobile games
South Korean online gamemaker NCSoft Corp. on Thursday unveiled five new massively multiplayer online role-playing games for the mobile platform.Among the much anticipated lineup is "Lineage 2M," a follow-up to the mega-hit mobile game "Lineage M" that is slated to be launched during the first half of 2019, NCSoft said."Lineage M," which brings the original "Lineage" title to the mobile platform, has become the most popular app both on the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store since its launch
Nov. 8, 2018
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Samsung unveils upcoming foldable smartphone
SAN FRANCISCO -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Wednesday showcased its upcoming smartphone with a foldable display slated to be released in the early part of 2019.At the Samsung Developer Conference 2018 held in San Francisco, the South Korean tech giant outlined some specs of its much-anticipated Infinity Flex Display technology, calling it the next big breakthrough. The infinity display is expected to be employed on the company's upcoming high-end smartphones. At the gathering, Samsung took the w
Nov. 8, 2018
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Kakao Q3 operating income falls 35%
Kakao Corp., the operator of South Korea's top mobile messenger KakaoTalk, said Thursday its third-quarter operating profit fell 35 percent from a year earlier, due to increased costs from its new businesses.Operating income reached 30.7 billion won ($27.3 million) in the July-September period from 47.4 billion won a year ago, the company said in a regulatory filing. Sales, however, rose 16 percent on-year to a quarterly record high of 599.3 billion won, the company said. (Yonhap)Kakao said its
Nov. 8, 2018
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Samsung chief meets Microsoft CEO on forging deeper cloud, AI partnership
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong met Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in Seoul to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in areas including artificial intelligence and cloud-computing technology, according to industry sources Wednesday.During the meeting, the two agreed to expand their partnership in technologies critical to future growth, including AI, cloud-computing services, data-center operations, 5G networks and software development, Samsung Electronics said. Microsoft Korea decli
Nov. 7, 2018
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[Graphic News] S. Koreans rank No. 1 in OECD in hospital visits
South Koreans rank first among major economies in terms of visits made to hospitals in 2016, government data showed. According to the data by the National Health Insurance Service, South Koreans visited the doctor's office an average of 17 times in 2016, much higher than the average of 6.9 times by citizens of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development member countries. Japan came in second with 12.8 visits, with Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Germany rounding out the top
Nov. 6, 2018
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Google improves forecasts of earthquake aftershocks with AI technology
Google Inc. could greatly improve the prediction of earthquake aftershocks by using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, a scientist from the company said Tuesday.In earthquakes, an initial mainshock is typically followed by a series of smaller aftershocks. Forecasting the locations of these aftershocks has become important as they can significantly hamper recovery efforts.Martin Wattenberg, a senior staff research scientist at Google's People + AI Research initia
Nov. 6, 2018
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Samsung to unveil latest technologies at developers' forum
Samsung Electronics Co. is set to hold its developers' conference this week in the United States, where the company plans to unveil its latest technologies, potentially including details of an upcoming foldable smartphone, industry watchers said Tuesday.The South Korean tech giant will hold the Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday and Thursday.The upcoming event is significant as the company hinted it may unveil details of a new smartphone with a foldable display. Earlier t
Nov. 6, 2018
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LG to develop smart shopping cart robot with E-mart
LG Electronics Inc. said Monday it inked an agreement with E-mart Inc., a retail giant in South Korea, to develop a new type of service robot that can assist shoppers at supermarkets.Under the agreement, the two companies will develop what they call a smart-cart robot that can automatically identify obstacles and follow shoppers as they walk through aisles. LG said the new robot will free visitors from the hassle of pushing heavy carts by themselves. Shown in the picture released by LG Electroni
Nov. 5, 2018