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[Behind the K-pop Scene] 'K-pop is all about money'
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Seoul to mull more Ukraine support based on Pyongyang’s level of involvement: official
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Seoul unveils plan to move 68km of railways underground
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N. Korea's support puts Putin in its debt: experts
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[KH Explains] Tesla’s vague robotaxi vision may let Hyundai-Waymo narrow gap
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[ASEAN Plus Korea] 'Restrictive immigration may dampen Southeast Asian interest in Korea'
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[LLG] Repairing toys seemed like simple task. It turned out to be deeply emotional
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink’s Jennie, Rose set career-highs
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What would N. Korean troops mean for the war with Ukraine?
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Gangbuk office apologizes for video parodying NewJeans' Hanni
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[Herald Interview] Decoufle casts spell with 'Shazam!' to discover beautiful traces of time
Philippe Decoufle, the master of French multidisciplinary performance arts, is set to bring his iconic production "Shazam!" back to Seoul, almost 25 years after its 1999 performance at the Seoul Arts Center. The show will be performed at the LG Arts Center from Friday through Sunday. Originally created in 1998 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, “Shazam!” has been performed over 200 times at major venues worldwide. The production pays homage to analog
PerformanceOct. 23, 2024
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Han intensifies call for Kim Keon Hee special probe
Han Dong-hoon, chief of the ruling People Power Party, reiterated his call for an independent inspector general's probe into first lady Kim Keon Hee in a party meeting Wednesday, saying such a probe is a crucial step for the ruling bloc to restore public trust. Han's proposal, however, immediately prompted opposition from within the ruling conservative party. "We have promised the people that we will start working to recommend candidates for a special inspector general," Han
PoliticsOct. 23, 2024
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DDP begins rooftop tours
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu, central Seoul, will begin hosting rooftop tours, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Design Foundation on Wednesday. According to the city government and the foundation, the rooftop tours will open to the public from Friday to Nov. 17 as a test run, before officially launching it as a regular tour program in the spring of 2025. “The rooftop tour is a new attempt (by the Seoul Metropolitan
Social AffairsOct. 23, 2024
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Seoul unveils plan to move 68km of railways underground
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced its plan on Wednesday to convert 68 kilometers -- or 94 percent -- of the city’s above-ground railway network into an underground network. The space for ground railways as well as station buildings will be turned into parks, and commercial and cultural facilities. Currently, Seoul has 71.6 kilometers of above-ground railway across six lines, running through 15 out of 25 districts. The conversion includes 34.7 kilometers of the Gyeongbu Line and 3
Social AffairsOct. 23, 2024
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Samsung SDI showcases next-gen battery lineup at mobility show
Samsung SDI said Wednesday it has showcased its battery lineup, ranging from the prismatic battery P6 to the next-generation all-solid-state battery, at the Daegu International Future Auto & Mobility Expo. The company’s all-solid-state battery for electric vehicles boasts an energy density of 900 watt-hours per liter with a cathode-free structure. It is known to be theoretically safer than conventional lithium-ion batteries that use flammable liquid electrolytes. It sent samples to cli
MobilityOct. 23, 2024
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Cho Yong-pil drops 20th studio album, possibly his last
Cho Yong-pil, a living legend of the Korean music scene, has returned with his 20th full-length album, “20.” The album is composed of seven tracks, including new songs as well as songs from the project singles “Road to 20—Prelude 1” and “Road to 20—Prelude 2,” which were released in 2022 and 2023. The album spans a variety of genres, including rock, electronica and ballads. Marking the 56th anniversary of his debut this year, the 74-year-old singer
CultureOct. 23, 2024
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SK’s flu vaccine spreading across Asia
South Korean pharmaceutical company SK Bioscience said Wednesday that its SKYCellflu has become the first influenza vaccine from Korea approved by the Food and Drug Agency of Indonesia. Indonesia’s pharmaceutical market has been growing significantly. According to market tracker Insights10, the country’s flu vaccine market is expected to increase from $38.5 million in 2022 to $69.1 million by 2030. Due to its geography spanning both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, Indonesia re
IndustryOct. 23, 2024
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Gangbuk office apologizes for video parodying NewJeans' Hanni
The Gangbuk-gu office has apologized after coming under fire for releasing a video parodying K-pop group NewJeans’ Vietnamese-Australian member Hanni, who recently appeared at a parliamentary audit. The video, which was released last Thursday, was taken down on Sunday, following backlash from viewers criticizing the video of discrimination against foreign nationals. “We humbly accept the concerns and criticisms that the video’s content could be seen as discriminatory toward for
K-popOct. 23, 2024
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Low-income patients less likely to survive cancer: study
Low-income patients are less likely to survive any type of cancer, as they have a lower prevalence of cancer screening than wealthier patients, data showed Wednesday. The five-year survival rate for stomach cancer patients receiving medical aid was 22.7 percent lower than for patients covered by health insurance, 20.4 percent lower for colorectal cancer, 27.2 percent lower for liver cancer, 13.5 percent lower for breast cancer and 16.6 percent lower for cervical cancer. The data was presented
Social AffairsOct. 23, 2024
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Gochujang heats up US as Americans seek out ‘swicy’ food
As the new trend of spicy-sweet -- "swicy" -- flavors has been gaining ground in the US restaurant scene, Korean gochujang (red chile pepper paste) is gaining popularity. According to a Tuesday report from CNBC, more Americans are seeking bold flavors, and gochujang has become one of the key ingredients fueling this movement. “Common menu items have paired fruity flavors with chili powder or used sauces like hot honey and gochujang, a red chile (pepper) paste that’s a pop
IndustryOct. 23, 2024
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[Photo News] Hana opens 99th nursery
Hana Financial Group announced Wednesday that it has opened the 99th nursery of its "100 Nursery Building Project" in Dongdaemun, central Seoul. The latest facility, "Hoegi Hana Nursery," is a public child care center serving multicultural families, offering space for up to 60 infants and children under five. The five-story building includes playrooms and an outdoor playground. Since launching the initiative in 2018, Hana Financial Group has partnered with regional government
IndustryOct. 23, 2024
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SPC invited to Macron’s exclusive dinner in Paris
South Korean bakery giant SPC Group said Wednesday that President Hur Jin-soo attended a dinner banquet hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace in Paris earlier this week. He was the only Korean business leader to be invited to the exclusive event marking the 60th anniversary of SIAL Paris, one of the world’s largest food trade fairs. The dinner brought together around 40 global business leaders from major food and distribution companies, including the Netherlands&rsquo
CompaniesOct. 23, 2024
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'No tattoo' policies at hotels spark dispute
Controversy over tattoos is brewing again, following reports about several five-star hotels in Seoul banning customers with "excessive tattoos" from using some facilities. One hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, reportedly has a clause allowing it to restrict gym and swimming pool access to customers with "an excessive amount of tattoos, to the extent of causing anxiety or discomfort to others." Another hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, was reported to ban pool use for those with tatto
Social AffairsOct. 23, 2024
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S. Korea to allow driver's license tests on EVs
South Korea is planning to allow those taking tests for driver's licenses to do so with electric vehicles, the National Police Agency said Wednesday. According to the NPA, the revision of the Road Traffic Act allowing battery-powered cars to be used at state-run driver's test centers was passed at the Korean National Police Committee meeting on Wednesday. The revision is expected to come into effect as early as this year, in which case test-takers will be able to use EVs next year. Und
Social AffairsOct. 23, 2024
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Celebrities to use special gates at Incheon Airport
Incheon Airport said Wednesday it will allow celebrities to use the gates that had previously been reserved for flight crew, in a bid to prevent fans from overcrowding the gates. The Incheon International Airport Corp. recently sent guidelines for a process that will allow celebrities to use exclusive gates at the terminal during departure. This is a bid to minimize the crowd-gathering at the gates, and is expected to be implemented on Oct. 28. "Celebrities tend to attack a lot of people,
Social AffairsOct. 23, 2024
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Jail term sought for man who gave baby away in illegal online adoption
The South Korean prosecutors said Wednesday they recently requested a two-year prison term for a man in his 30s for giving up his baby for adoption to someone he met online. In a hearing at the Daejeon District Court, the prosecution sought a jail term and a five-year restriction on the suspect's employment at any institutes related to children. They charged the suspect with violating Article 17 of the Child Welfare Act, which prohibits abandoning or neglecting a child. Last year, the suspe
Social AffairsOct. 23, 2024
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Korean artists shine in inaugural Gucci Cultural Month
A photo exhibition of prominent South Korean artists opened Tuesday as part of the inaugural Gucci Cultural Month, a campaign launched by the Italian fashion house to promote the diversity and creativity of Korean culture. “Dual Narratives: Honoring the Visionaries,” running for eight days through Tuesday, explores fresh angles to look at film director Park Chan-wook, pianist Cho Seong-jin, conceptual artist Kim Soo-ja and contemporary dancer Ahn Eun-me. Master photographer Kim Yong-
Arts & DesignOct. 23, 2024
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Top security officials of S. Korea, Poland express concerns over NK-Russia military ties
The top security officials of South Korea and Poland on Wednesday expressed concerns over growing military ties between North Korea and Russia and agreed to expand their nations' security and defense industry cooperation in response, the presidential office said. National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik held a meeting with his Polish counterpart, Jacek Siewiera, ahead of a summit between South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday. The two officials disc
PoliticsOct. 23, 2024
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S. Korea to maintain close communication with global investors ahead WGBI inclusion
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok has said South Korea will maintain close communication with global investors to ensure the country's successful debut in a key global government bond index managed by FTSE Russell. Choi made the remark during his meeting in New York with representatives from major U.S. investment companies on Tuesday, noting that South Korea's inclusion in the World Government Bond Index reflects global recognition of its efforts to improve the investment environment. &qu
EconomyOct. 23, 2024
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PM vows to closely communicate with Natl. Assembly to enact law for AI industry
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Wednesday the government will collaborate with the National Assembly to promptly enact a law supporting the artificial intelligence industry. Han underscored the importance of the proposed AI Act, which aims to establish a legal framework promoting the AI industry while ensuring the safe use of the technology. "(The government) will closely communicate with the National Assembly to promptly pass the AI Act," Han said during a conference in Seoul. "
PoliticsOct. 23, 2024