빙그레가 출시한 아이스크림 중 가장 ‘장수품’이라고 불리는 메로나에서 벌레가 나왔다는 주장이 나왔다. 　　코리아헤럴드에 제보를 준 박모씨는 뙤약볕이 쏟아내린 지난 31일 경복궁 근처 편의점에서 오후 5시경 메로나를 구매했다.　　박모씨는 빙그레 고객센터에 연락했고, 하루 후인 1일 오후 2시경 품질 담당자가 방문했다고 한다.　　하지만 박씨는 이 담당자가 “벌레 붙은 메로나를 수거하러 왔으며 미안하다는 말만 하고 갔다”고 전했다.　　다가오는 본격적인 여름철에 아이스크림을 찾는 사람의 수는 이미 증가세를 보이고 있다. 　특히 아이들이 즐겨 찾는 빙과 제품의 위생은 엄격한 관리 수준을 지키도록 되어있다.　　　이 품질 담당자는 “공장에 세스코를 사용해서 벌레가 들어갈 일이 없는데”라는 말을 했고 이후 전화상으로 문화상품권을 제공하겠다고 대응했다고 한다. 　　과거 빙그레는 아이스크림 ‘요맘때’에서 벌레 추정 이물질이 발견되어 몸살을 앓은 적이 있다.　　빙그레 관계자는 “오늘 제품을 수거를 했

한국어판 June 1, 2017

　이번 주말에 미국에서 계란 164만개를 한국으로 수송할 항공사는 아시아나항공으로 밝혀졌다.　10일 아시아나항공 관계자에 따르면 계란 약 100톤이 오는 13일 오후 4시에 시카고에서 전세기로 출발해 14일 밤 11시에 인천국제공항에 도착할 예정이다.  (사진=연합뉴스)　화물기 내부에서도 온도 조절이 가능해 특수 컨테이너 등은 사용하지 않을 것으로 전해졌다.　조류인플루엔자 (AI) 영향으로 신선 계란이 수입되는 것은 이번이 처음이다.　대한항공에서도 이르면 이번 주말께 미국에서 계란을 수송할 것으로 전해졌다. 대한항공 관계자는 현재 정확한 수송날짜와 수량 등 구체적인 사항을 최종 조율중이라고 밝혔다.      코리아헤럴드 원호정 기자 (hjwon@heraldcorp.com)

한국어판 Jan. 10, 2017

Kumho Asiana Group‘s goal for the new year is to become a “leader of the fourth industrial society,” according to the new year’s address given by Chairman Park Sam-koo.In addition to completing the “last task” of buying back Kumho Tire from creditors to rebuild his Kumho Asiana Group, the chairman said that it was imperative for the group to make preparations for big changes coming to Korea‘s business environment. Kumho Asiana Chairman Park Sam-koo (Kumho Asiana Group)“By the fourth industrial s

Industry Jan. 2, 2017

It has been 30 years since South Korea became a democracy in 1987, ending decades of military dictatorship that had focused on defending against communist North Korea during the Cold War and spearheading the country’s economic rise.  Throughout the past three decades, the country has seen the peaceful transition of power from one administration to the next. Voters chose their leaders every five year at nationwide polls and the elected presidents ranged from pro-democracy fighters to a dictator’s

Politics Jan. 1, 2017

After a year of political, economic and corporate setbacks, South Korea is ushering in the New Year, which is expected to be full of even greater uncertainties. Its economy, already in a bad shape, is projected to get even worse in 2017. North Korea’s despotic leader is said to be planning a “prime time” nuclear weapons push. The coming Donald Trump administration in the US, South Korea’s top ally, also presents its own set of challenges.  (Yonhap)To top it all off, this country of 50 million is

Social Affairs Jan. 1, 2017

Korean Air prevented a drunken Russian passenger from boarding one of its flights after he created a scene on a previous flight, according to the airline Saturday.The passenger had flown to Incheon International Airport from Vladivostok International Airport in first class on a Korean Air flight Friday, planning to transfer at Incheon to Singapore‘s Changi Airport.(Korean Air)On the first flight, the passenger had two glasses of wine and created a scene on the second flight when flight attendant

Industry Jan. 1, 2017

Korean businesses’ quest to step closer to future industries is expected to accelerate in the New Year, regardless of the political scandal, the ongoing investigations into dubious business-political ties and the looming presidential election.The year 2016 was an opportunity for general consumers to familiarize themselves with the innovative concepts of technologies. And the year 2017 is likely to see some of these technologies become reality.The convergence of the automotive industry with techn

Industry Jan. 1, 2017

Lotte’s duty-free operator said Thursday it has received a preliminary permit to open its World Tower branch, despite controversy over the duty-free licensing process.Following the competitive round of bidding for new duty-free licenses for outlets in Seoul earlier this month, Lotte Duty Free emerged as one of the licensees along with Shinsegae DF and Hyundai Department Store.The Korea Customs Service has notified the three companies that they have acquired preliminary permits to begin preparing

Industry Dec. 29, 2016