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Street ad for homosexual matchmaking app taken down 4 days later due to complaints

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Published: September 8, 2024 01:37

A giant-screen advertisement showing homosexual people kissing and embracing each other was taken down four days after it began airing on the streets of Seoul's southern district of Gangnam due to a series of complaints. The matchmaking app for

N. Korea launches trash balloons toward S. Korea for 5th day

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Published: September 8, 2024 01:15

North Korea sent more trash balloons toward South Korea on Sunday, the South's military said, in what marked the fifth straight day of such launches. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the North resumed its balloon campaign at around 9 a.m., just ho

K-festa looks to boost Korea's performing arts market

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Published: September 8, 2024 00:22

The Culture Ministry on Friday announced it is introducing K-Stage Festa as a festival that aims to gather attention for the nation’s vibrant yet struggling performing arts scene. From Oct. 4 to Nov. 10, a total of 140 theater, dance and classi

S. Korea seeking redemption vs. Oman in World Cup qualifier after dismal showing at home

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Published: September 8, 2024 00:19

South Korea will look to redeem themselves in their next World Cup qualifying match against Oman on Tuesday following a disappointing performance on home soil to begin the ongoing round last week. South Korea and Oman will square off for their second

Another victim of Japan's wartime sexual slavery dies, leaving 8 survivors

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Published: September 7, 2024 07:53

A victim of Japan's sexual slavery of Korean women during World War II has died, a civic group said Saturday, bringing down the number of officially registered surviving victims to eight. The woman died recently, the Korean Council for Justice

[Weekender] Feeling lazy but craving tteokbokki? Try a meal kit

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Published: September 7, 2024 07:01

A quiet revolution is sweeping through one of Korea’s most iconic street foods: tteokbokki. Once the beloved snack of schoolgirls and the young at heart, these chewy rice cakes drenched in sweet and spicy sauce have transcended their street foo

3 out of 4 shops, restaurants plan to stay open during Chuseok: survey

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Published: September 7, 2024 07:01

With the Chuseok holiday period approaching, three out of four small business owners plan to keep their shops and restaurants open during the holiday break, a recent survey shows. Alba Heaven, one of the largest part-time job portals, conducted a sur

Blue-skinned teen struggles with identity, alienation in 'Melanin'

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Published: September 7, 2024 07:00

"My skin is blue, and my mother is Vietnamese. I don't know which is the bigger problem," begins Ha Seung-meen's award-winning novel “Melanin.” The coming-of-age novel follows Jae-il, a teenage boy born to a Korean fat

Designed with cacti, floating stone, dining bar Vuur gives creative kick to local ingredients

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Published: September 7, 2024 07:00

South of Seoul's Han River, Gangnam, is an on-trend area for drinks and bar bites. Chock full of fine dining restaurants and wine bars, it’s very hard to choose just one place from the list. Whether for catching up with a friend, a date wi

[What to attend] 'The Golden Chaos Club,' 'Hadestown,' 'Yujin and Yujin'

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Published: September 7, 2024 07:00

Though many want to spend more time outdoors as the summer heat subsides this month, be sure not to miss these musical productions that are closing soon. "The Golden Chaos Club" offers a fun and entertaining experience, while "Hadestow

[Feature] Behind the scenes at pet-friendly hotels

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Published: September 7, 2024 07:00

Staycation at a pet-friendly hotel or pension is not likely to be a mere passing fad in South Korea -- a country where almost 15 million people or 30 percent of the total population, as of 2023, are estimated to live with at least one companion anima

Gov't urges doctors to return to med school quota talks

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Published: September 7, 2024 06:40

The government said Saturday that the medical community should draw up its plan for proposed talks over an increase in the medical school admissions quota amid prolonged strikes by junior doctors. On Friday, the presidential office said it is open

Korea, US held simulation drills for nuclear deterrence in Washington this week: defense ministry

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Published: September 7, 2024 03:11

WASHINGTON-- South Korea and the US held simulation drills in Washington this week to enhance nuclear deterrence cooperation, both sides said Friday, as the allies are stepping up security coordination to counter evolving North Korean threats. Se

North Korea floats 190 trash balloons in resumed campaign

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Published: September 7, 2024 02:49

North Korea has launched around 190 balloons filled with scrap paper and other waste toward the South in its resumed balloon campaign, with many found in Seoul and surrounding areas, military officials said Saturday. North Korea floated the balloon

Korea picks up 2 silver medals at Paris Parlympics

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Published: September 7, 2024 01:28

PARIS (Yonhap) -- South Korea has collected two silver medals at the Paris Paralympics as the competition enters its final weekend. Yoon Ji-yu grabbed silver in the women's singles (WS3 classification) in para table tennis at South Paris Arena 4

Frieze Seoul sees slower sales, yet confirms stronger art scene in Seoul

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Published: September 6, 2024 12:25

The economic slowdown has affected the third edition of Frieze Seoul that started Wednesday at Coex with relatively slow sales. Galleries brought works at lowered prices as though they had braced for the economic impact on the art market. Passing thr

[2024 IFA] Samsung CEO weighs in with AI connectivity to take on rivals at IFA

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Published: September 6, 2024 11:48

BERLIN -- Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman and co-CEO Han Jong-hee said the Korean tech giant is looking to artificial intelligence connectivity to take on its rivals, as this year’s IFA in Berlin, one of the world’s largest consumer app

Farewell summit: Yoon, Kishida pledge to keep momentum in revitalizing ties

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Published: September 6, 2024 11:32

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed the vital importance of sustaining the momentum in bilateral cooperation and exchanges -- an effort driven by their leader-to-leader diplomacy -- during

Perfectionism ties together Park Seo-bo, Louis Vuitton: official

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Published: September 6, 2024 11:10

A relentless pursuit of perfection is what identifies Park Seo-bo and Louis Vuitton, said Lee Yoo-jin, executive director of the Parkseobo Foundation, on Wednesday as the French luxury house launched a collaboration with the prominent Korean artist a

Runways show off pastel luxury, flamboyance, sustainability

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Published: September 6, 2024 11:01

Designers showcasing spring-summer 2025 collections at Seoul Fashion Week were just as diverse in their choice of materials as the messages highlighted on the runway, where 21 brands are making their pitch during the five-day fashion week ending Satu

Prosecution panel advises against indicting first lady over Dior bag acceptance

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Published: September 6, 2024 10:40

The Supreme Prosecutors Office's investigation review committee advised Friday against indicting first lady Kim Keon Hee for accepting a luxury handbag from a Korean American pastor. The panel, comprising 15 outside experts, reached the conclusi

S. Korea to freeze health insurance premiums for 2nd year in 2025

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Published: September 6, 2024 09:55

South Korea will keep next year's state health insurance premiums unchanged for a second straight year in an effort to help ease people's financial burdens, the health ministry said Friday. Under the plan, the health insurance premium rate

Producer Teddy's girl group Meovv debuts, showcasing dual feline charms

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Published: September 6, 2024 09:51

K-pop agency The Black Label's first girl group, Meovv, debuted Friday with its first single showcasing the group's identity that evokes the "chic and lovely" characteristics of cats. The label is led by Teddy, a renowned producer

13th Swedish Film Festival opens Sept. 10 in Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu

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Published: September 6, 2024 09:31

The 13th Swedish Film Festival will open on Sept. 10 and take place in Seoul, Busan, Incheon and Daegu until Sept. 29. This annual film festival aims to introduce the latest Swedish films as well as shed light on the creativity of Swedish creators an

SPC chairman acquitted of tax evasion charges

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Published: September 6, 2024 09:23

Hur Young-in, chairman of South Korean bakery conglomerate SPC Group, was cleared of charges related to gift tax evasion of potentially 7.4 billion won ($5.57 million) through undervalued share transactions at an appeals court on Friday. Earlier this

Man to pay W727m for opening plane door before landing

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Published: September 6, 2024 08:38

A man who opened an airplane door while the aircraft was still in flight was ordered to pay 727 million won ($547,000) in damages to the airline operator on Thursday. The man in his 30s was convicted in November for the premature opening of the emerg

Rival parties unite to form 4-way body to break med school standoff

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Published: September 6, 2024 08:34

South Korea's rival political parties on Friday united in a rare display of bipartisan cooperation to form a four-party consultative body with the Yoon Suk Yeol administration and the medical community, aiming to jump-start negotiations over the

Kim Jae-joong and Kim Jun-su to hold concert in November

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Published: September 6, 2024 08:33

K-pop artists Kim Jae-joong and Kim Jun-su, former members of legendary K-pop group TVXQ, are holding a concert together. According to Kim Jun-su’s agency, Palmtree Island, the two artists will hold a three-day concert titled “JX 2024 Con

TikTok to launch global K-pop competition ‘Time Turner’

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Published: September 6, 2024 08:33

TikTok is to launch its first K-pop girl group competition, “Time Turner,” in November. TikTok has collaborated with new media companies Pi Corp. and MakeStar to produce the audition show that will premiere on TikTok. “Time Turner&q

US’ new export controls to have little impact on Korean businesses: ministry

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Published: September 6, 2024 08:24

The US' new export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing will have little impact on South Korean businesses, Korea's Industry Ministry said on Friday. The US Commerce Depa

Gender pay gap inches down to 26.3% but persists

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Published: September 6, 2024 08:14

The gender pay gap in South Korea among companies required to disclose such information -- those with total assets of more than 5 trillion won ($5 billion) in affiliated companies -- narrowed slightly to 26.3 percent last year, a report showed Friday

Leading summer festival BBC Proms to arrive in Korea this winter

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Published: September 6, 2024 07:46

The Korean edition of BBC Proms, a leading summer festival that takes place in London, is set to launch in Korea this winter. From Dec. 2 to 8, BBC Proms Korea, organized by Lotte Foundation for Arts, will offer a total of eight programs, featuring t

[Today’s K-pop] TXT’s Yeonjun to drop 1st solo album: report

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Published: September 6, 2024 07:43

Yeonjoon of Tomorrow X Together will bring out a solo album by the end of the month, according to a local media report Friday. The main dancer of the five-member act has established himself as one of most noteworthy performers among K-pop idols, not

Prosecution committee to decide whether to indict first lady over Dior bag allegations

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Published: September 6, 2024 07:42

South Korea's top prosecutors office has kicked off its review of whether to indict first lady Kim Keon Hee over allegations that she broke the country's antigraft law by accepting a luxury Christian Dior handbag worth 3 million won ($2,2

Seoul shares dip for 4th day amid US recession woes

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Published: September 6, 2024 07:14

South Korean shares closed sharply lower Friday, extending their losing streak to a fourth consecutive session amid concerns over a potential US recession. The local currency rose against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index

HS Hyosung to showcase advanced carbon fiber in US

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Published: September 6, 2024 06:54

HS Hyosung Advanced Materials said Friday that it will present new products from its advanced carbon fiber brand, Tansome, at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo 2024, the largest composites exhibition in the US, which runs from Monday to Thur

Criminals who drugged teens' drinks with meth sentenced to up to 18 years

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Published: September 6, 2024 06:10

South Korea's top court upheld a lower court ruling that sentenced defendants in a high-profile drug scam -- in which drug-laced drinks were deceptively distributed to students, followed by the blackmail of their parents -- to prison terms of up

34 students grab prizes at 53rd Korea Herald English Speech Contest

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Published: September 6, 2024 06:02

The award ceremony for the 53rd Korea Herald English Speech Contest was held on Thursday at the Australian Embassy in Seoul on Friday. This year's contest, themed "My dream, Earth and the 10th Anniversary of the Korea-Australia Free Trade A

Wartime sexual slavery victims file for Japanese govt. asset disclosure

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Published: September 6, 2024 05:41

Victims of Japan's wartime military sexual slavery and their bereaved families filed a legal request with the court on Friday to verify the details of assets owned by the Japanese government in South Korea, in a bid to secure compensation follow

Over 1 million train fare evasions since 2019: data

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Published: September 6, 2024 05:36

An annual average of 190,926 cases of fare evasions at major train services like KTX occurred here between 2019 and July of this year, data from state-run railway operators showed Friday. Over the last five years, officials caught an average of 4.1

9 out of 10 Seoul five-star hotels use ‘drip pricing’ in promotion

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Published: September 6, 2024 05:25

Most of the five-star hotels in Seoul are omitting mandatory additional fees from the room charges displayed on their homepages, the Seoul city government said Friday. Seoul Metropolitan Government conducted a survey of 27 hotels rated five stars by

'Trust me and jump': Police catches child escaping burning factory

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Published: September 6, 2024 05:25

A police officer managed to catch an elementary school student who had to jump out of a second-floor window of a burning building, local police said Friday. According to the Pyeongtaek Police Station, a fire broke out on the third floor of a factory

Park Bo-young, Ahn Jae-hong to host Busan film fest opening ceremony

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Published: September 6, 2024 05:15

Actors Park Bo-young and Ahn Jae-hong have been announced as the hosts of the opening ceremony of the 29th Busan International Film Festival, which kicks off Oct. 2. The 29th BIFF’s opening ceremony takes place at the Busan Cinema Center BIFF T

Park Chan-wook-produced Netflix period flick ‘Uprising’ to be released Oct. 11

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Published: September 6, 2024 05:14

Netflix original Korean period film “Uprising” will be released Oct. 11, the global streaming platform confirmed Friday. “Uprising,” directed by Kim Sang-man (“Midnight FM”), gained attention as award-winning direc

Korea to certify safety of EV battery from October

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Published: September 6, 2024 05:10

The South Korean government said Friday it will certify the safety of electric vehicle batteries beginning October, four months ahead of the initial plan, as it rolled out various measures to prevent EV fires. According to the government’s EV f

Two Korean women arrested for stealing tourist's bag in Turkey

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Published: September 6, 2024 04:52

Two South Korean women were released after being detained by Turkish authorities for allegedly stealing a bag containing around $17,000 in cash from another tourist, according to news reports on Thursday. Turkey’s Demiroren News Agency and othe

Yoon approves appointment of new defense minister

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Published: September 6, 2024 02:52

President Yoon Suk Yeol approved the appointment of Kim Yong-hyun, former head of the Presidential Security Service, as defense minister and presented a certificate of appointment on Friday, his office said. Kim, a retired three-star Army general and

PPP floor leader urges doctors to return to dialogue amid prolonged walkout

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Published: September 6, 2024 01:53

The floor leader of the ruling People Power Party urged the medical community to return to dialogue Friday, stressing that both the PPP and the government are willing to discuss the health care reform issue from the ground up. Choo Kyung-ho made the

Military deploying anti-drone system to counter N. Korean drone threats

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Published: September 6, 2024 01:06

The defense ministry said Friday the military has been deploying an integrated anti-drone system in multiple locations across the country to counter threats posed by unmanned aerial vehicles from North Korea. The move comes as South Korea has pushed

Japanese PM Kishida due in S. Korea for last summit with Yoon

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Published: September 6, 2024 01:01

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to visit South Korea on Friday for talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol as Kishida is preparing to leave office with a legacy of improving long-frayed relations with Seoul. Yoon and Kishida are scheduled to

[김대균의 영어산책] 최신 한국 일본 토익 기출 단어 정리 (1)

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Published: September 6, 2024 01:00

토익 단어를 모아 나가는 과정을 계속하고 있다. 한국과 일본은 토익 응시 회수가 다르다. 24년 기준 최근 8월 25토익이 일본은 362회차인데 한국은 523회차이다. 토익을 처음 만드는데 일본이 미국 ETS에 투자하여 시작했지만 응시 횟수는 한국이 많다. 이 중에 500회를 보고 있는 필자 응시 기록이 정기 토익 시험 세계 최다 응시 기록이다. 한 회에 새로 보이는 단어가 5~10개인데 일본 도쿄대 대학원에 다니는 한국인 학생 Jax[영어이름

Prosecution committee to review whether to indict first lady over Dior bag acceptance

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Published: September 6, 2024 00:54

The Supreme Prosecutors Office's investigation review committee is set to deliberate Friday on whether first lady Kim Keon Hee should be indicted for accepting a luxury handbag from a Korean American pastor. The panel, comprising 15 outside expe

Seoul shares open lower ahead of US jobs data

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Published: September 6, 2024 00:35

South Korean shares opened slightly lower Friday ahead of the US jobs report that may serve as another indicator of a possibly looming recession. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index shed 7.63 points, or 0.30 percent, to 2,567.87 in the fi

S. Korea logs current account surplus for 3rd month in July

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Published: September 6, 2024 00:16

South Korea racked up a current account surplus for the third consecutive month in July, driven by robust exports, central bank data showed Friday. The country's current account surplus reached $9.13 billion in July, marking a surplus for the th

[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages

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Published: September 6, 2024 00:01

DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo offers Teenieping-themed package DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo, located in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, is collaborating with hit animation “Catch! Teenieping.” The “Teenieping Adventure”

[Well-curated] Create custom cases, attend an art salon and play 'the floor is lava'

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Published: September 6, 2024 00:01

Customize smartphone cases at Casetify Buying new accessories for and decorating your smartphone might be some of the easiest ways to refresh your look nowadays. Though there are many unmanned stores and pop-up shops featuring smartphone-themed merch

[Box office] Movies in theaters this week

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Published: September 6, 2024 00:00

“Lim Young Woong: Im Hero the Stadium” (South Korea) Opened Aug. 28 Documentary Directed by Jung Hyun-cheol, Jo Woo-young South Korean hit trot singer Lim Young-woong's two concerts in May that attracted a combined 100,000 people a

[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

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Published: September 6, 2024 00:00

Design & Art at DDP Through Sept. 8, artists will adorn Dongdaemun Design Plaza with their works, lighting up the Seoul landmark during the annual DDP Design & Art festival. Artists whose works will be on display include Kim Whan-ki, a pi

[Robert Fouser] Learning Korean and Chinese characters

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Published: September 5, 2024 20:30

Learning Korean continues to grow in popularity around the world, but the speed of growth may be slowing as the popularity of K-pop has plateaued. Universities in many countries have seen a decline in second language learning as part of a broader shi

[Editorial] A bitter pill

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Published: September 5, 2024 20:30

The government's national pension reform plan unveiled Wednesday is focused more on the financial stability of the pension fund than on retirees' welfare. The point of the plan is increasing pension contribution and income replacement rates

Nat'l football team's sellout streak ends as fans express displeasure

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Published: September 5, 2024 12:34

South Korea failed to sell out their World Cup qualifying match in Seoul on Thursday, the first time since October last year that the Taegeuk Warriors did not play in front of a full house at home. The Korea Football Association (KFA) said about 4,00

Industry, science ministers discuss economic cooperation with Czech envoy

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Published: September 5, 2024 12:17

South Korea's industry and science ministers met with a senior Czech official Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation, building on a recent nuclear power plant deal between the two countries. Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun met with Czech Natio

Son Heung-min earns 128th cap, alone in 4th on all-time S. Korean list

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Published: September 5, 2024 11:30

South Korean captain Son Heung-min earned his 128th international cap on Thursday to grab the sole possession of fourth place on the country's all-time list. Son was inserted into the starting lineup against Palestine in the countries' Grou

N. Korea sends trash balloons into S. Korea for 2nd consecutive day: JCS

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Published: September 5, 2024 10:56

North Korea floated trash-carrying balloons into South Korea for a second straight day on Thursday, South Korea's military said, the latest in its repeated provocations Seoul condemned as "senseless." The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) sa

Lawmaker blasted for allegedly asking hospital for favors

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Published: September 5, 2024 10:41

A lawmaker with the ruling People Power Party came under fire Thursday for suspicions he solicited favors from a hospital amid disruptions in health care services nationwide. At the plenary meeting of the National Assembly, Rep. Yohan Ihn was photogr

[Eye interview] 'Imagining the possibilities gets me excited'

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Published: September 5, 2024 10:18

What if you were given carte blanche to do anything that you desire? While that may be a dream come true for most, architect Cho Min-suk said, “I refuse to do that project.” A leading Korean architect and winner of several awards incl

Twice’s Tzuyu reveals new, mature side in solo debut

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Published: September 5, 2024 09:05

Twice's youngest member Tzuyu is set to make her solo debut Friday, promising fans a more mature and sexy side they haven’t seen before. The Taiwanese singer becomes the third Twice member to go solo, following Nayeon in June 2022 and Jihy

[Today’s K-pop] NCT Taeyong’s solo concert film to premiere

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Published: September 5, 2024 09:05

NCT Taeyong's first solo concert will be made into a movie and will come to cinemas Sept. 25, according to distributor CJ4D Plex on Thursday. “Taeyong: TY Track in Cinema” will not only let the audience relive the live show but also

Tokyo hands in list of Koreans who died in 1945 Japanese ship explosion

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Published: September 5, 2024 08:47

Tokyo has handed over a long-awaited list of Koreans who perished aboard the Ukishima Maru, a Japanese ship that exploded in 1945 while repatriating thousands of Koreans after Japan's colonial rule ended, the Seoul government announced on Thursd

[Herald Interview] LG's Oh Hye-won's perseverance pays off with digital canvas

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Published: September 5, 2024 08:21

It takes time when you strive to change people’s long-standing perceptions. Oh Hye-won, vice president of the brand communication division at LG Home Entertainment, is starting to see progress after years of trying to redefine art canvases with

Suh Se-ok's pioneering spirit revived through LG OLEDs

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Published: September 5, 2024 08:21

The work of Suh Se-ok, a late pioneer of modern Korean ink painting, has been re-created as media art for the third edition of Frieze Seoul in the LG OLED lounge. The re-creation was made possible through collaboration between LG OLED and the late ar

Six arrested for oil theft after digging underground tunnel

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Published: September 5, 2024 07:55

Police have arrested six people for attempting to steal oil from a public pipeline by digging an underground tunnel in the middle of an urban center in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. According to Daejeon Metropolitan Police, the suspects, along

Seoul shares down for 3rd day on US woes

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Published: September 5, 2024 07:13

South Korean shares dropped for a third consecutive session Thursday amid concerns of an economic recession in the United States. The local currency rose against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index lost 5.30 points, or 0.21

More dads taking paternity leave while fewer Koreans get married

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Published: September 5, 2024 07:01

Amid growing concerns over Korea's low birth rate with the government grappling to tackle the demographic crisis, the proportion of men who took parental leave last year increased by fivefold from eight years ago, recent numbers show. According

Construction of new Namsan gondola lift to finish 2026

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:54

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Thursday that it will officially begin construction for the "Namsan Gondola," a five-minute gondola lift route from Myeongdong Station to the top of Namsan by spring 2026. During the Seoul Metropo

[HIT Forum] Honing diplomatic skill of businesses

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:51

To safeguard their interest and tackle the threat of geopolitical risk to their operations in foreign markets, Korean firms are asked to develop the skills and mindset of the diplomat, and their first job is understanding the fast-changing reg

[HIT Forum] Korean CEOs urged to adopt long-term perspective on lobbying

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:46

Experts in global business diplomacy on Thursday discussed emerging lobbying trends and assessed the readiness of Korean companies to navigate complex geopolitical developments, offering strategies for more effective lobbying. This discussion was a k

[HIT Forum] AmCham chief highlights Korea-US ties in shifting dynamics

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:46

American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman and CEO James Kim on Thursday stressed the importance of maintaining strong bilateral ties between South Korea and the US amid changing dynamics in global interactions. “As we navigate this mega-el

[HIT Forum] Strategic lobbying critical for Corporate Korea: top Washington lobbyist

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:43

Corporate Korea should engage in strategic lobbying at both federal and state levels to navigate the US’ regulatory landscape and protect its interests amid shifting political dynamics. This was the key takeaway from a special session at The Ko

[HIT Forum] Seoul Mayor champions city’s growth as global business hub

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:42

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Thursday delivered congratulatory remarks at The Korea Herald HIT Forum, expressing his commitment to ensuring that Seoul continues to evolve as an attractive "global business hub" for current and future investors.

Lawmakers blame lack of control tower behind surge in deepfake sex crimes

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:41

Both ruling and opposition lawmakers have recently highlighted the need for a solid control tower within the Cabinet to tackle the latest surge in digital sex crimes involving deepfake pornography, while criticizing the weak coordination among minist

[HIT Forum] 'Government, companies should team up to brace for US policy changes'

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:37

With the upcoming US presidential election posing as a critical juncture in global trade, Team Korea should join forces to come up with strategies tailored to major industries and boost outreach, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vice Chairman P

Opposition lawmakers reject president's Chuseok gifts

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:23

Some opposition party lawmakers took to social media to reject Chuseok gifts sent by President Yoon Suk Yeol, posting photos of the gifts and criticizing the administration. Rep. Kim Joon-hyung of the minor opposition Rebuilding Korea Party posted a

Seoul rebrands welfare program as 'Stepping Stone Income'

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:16

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced the rebranding of its "Safety Income" scheme as the "Seoul Stepping Stone Income," in order to promote its program as a model welfare program for other regions. The city's signatu

S. Korea, US brace for NK 'grave provocations' around US election

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:06

South Korea and the United States concluded Wednesday that the possibility of North Korea launching "grave provocations" around the US presidential election in November could not be dismissed, prompting discussions on a coordinated response

Korea to mandate better disclosure of veterinary fees

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:01

Veterinary clinics will be required to disclose information on the cost of a wider range of treatments starting next year. After pet owners in Korea have complained about unexpectedly hefty bills from vet visits due to a lack of transparency, clinics

South Korean parties discuss limiting noncitizen voting ahead of municipal election

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Published: September 5, 2024 06:00

The two main parties of South Korea are looking to enact tougher requirements for foreign permanent residents to vote in local elections, following a meeting of their two leaders on Sunday. At the weekend meeting, People Power Party’s Han Dong-

[팟캐스트] (616) "독도" 얘기에 뭇매 맞는 아이돌?

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Published: September 5, 2024 05:44

K-pop groups face dilemmas when confronted with political issues 진행자: 최정윤, Chelsea Proctor 기사 요약: JYP 엔터테인먼트 그룹 소속 Nmixx가 "독도는 우리땅" 노래를 불렀다가 일본 팬들에게 비난을 받고 있는데, 과연 아이돌들에 지리 정치학적 발언을 문제 삼는게 맞을까? [1] K-pop idols continue to grapple with navi

Day6 to become 1st Korean band to perform at Gocheok Sky Dome

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Published: September 5, 2024 05:43

Korean band Day6 is set to become the first Korean band to hold a standalone concert at the Gocheok Sky Dome, the largest dome venue in Seoul, which can accommodate around 25,000 people. JYP Entertainment announced Wednesday that it is currently plan

[KH Explains] Is Hyundai’s bet on extended-range EVs a future-proof strategy?

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Published: September 5, 2024 05:23

In the race toward electrification, the auto industry has seen a dizzying array of electric vehicle types, from battery electric vehicles to hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell electric vehicles. Now, Hyundai Motor is adding another contender to

Fans call for zero-waste K-pop industry

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Published: September 5, 2024 05:15

Kpop4Planet (K4P), a climate activist group founded by K-pop fans advocating for a more sustainable K-pop industry, held a protest titled "Plastic Album Sins" in front of Hybe’s headquarters in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Wednesday, urging the

[Korea Quiz] Banknotes

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Published: September 5, 2024 04:37

Find the answer at the bottom. Portraits of people featured on a country’s banknotes are a reflection of the country's pride, identity and heritage. They often depict prominent figures from the past such as national leaders, scientis

[2024 IFA] Samsung, LG to boast new AI-powered home appliances at IFA

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Published: September 5, 2024 04:23

BERLIN -- At this year’s IFA, Europe’s biggest home appliances trade show, two of South Korea’s tech giants, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, are set to showcase their latest artificial intelligence-powered home appliances. A

[Herald Interview] Younha delivers hope to people facing new journey

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Published: September 5, 2024 02:38

Singer-songwriter Younha returned with a fairytale of comfort and encouragement. Celebrating her 20th debut anniversary this year, Younha embarked on a journey to Australia after the success of her 6th album’s main track, “Event Horizon.&

[Exclusive] Old Korean Legation building designation as US historic place to be decided Sept. 9

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Published: September 5, 2024 02:12

The decision on whether to designate the Old Korean Legation building in Washington, DC a US historic place worthy of preservation will be made on Sept. 9, and it would be “very uncommon” to see the US National Park Service reject the pro

S. Korea to expand export ban list against Russia, Belarus

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Published: September 5, 2024 02:12

South Korea will tighten export controls against Russia and Belarus by expanding its list of items subject to export restrictions, including machine tool parts and sensors, in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the industry ministry said

S. Korean envoy calls for solidarity among NATO, Indo-Pacific partners against cyberthreats

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Published: September 5, 2024 02:08

A senior South Korean diplomat has called for joint efforts among the countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and in the Indo-Pacific to act against growing cyberthreats, the foreign ministry said Thursday. Rhee Dong-yeol, ambassador for

N. Korea sending balloons into S. Korea for 2nd consecutive day: JCS

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Published: September 5, 2024 01:33

North Korea again started floating balloons into South Korea on Thursday morning, South Korea's military said, hours after it sent hundreds of balloons across the border the previous day. "As North Korea has again been floating balloons sin

[해커스 TOEIC] 토익 점수 Up 단어, Part 5 문제

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Published: September 5, 2024 01:00

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. Worried about -------, the CEO hired an IT consultant to look for weaknesses in the company’s network. (A) security (B) exchange (C) comfort (D) material 해석 보안이 걱정되어, 그 최고 경영자는 회사 네트워크의 약점을 찾을 IT 상담가를 고용했다. 해설 명사 어휘 문제 &lsq

Seoul shares open sharply up on bargain hunting

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Published: September 5, 2024 00:35

Seoul shares opened higher Thursday as investors sought to pick up blue chip bargains, one day after the local market plunged by more than 3 percent on US woes. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 21.63 points, or 0.84 percent, to 2