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Mass stabbing fears set off stampede in Seoul subway
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Opposition leader could face arrest as his fate hangs in balance
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Over 2,000 subway passengers injured in Seoul over 5 years
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Yoon, UN chief reaffirm cooperation on NK denuclearization, human rights
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Parliament passes arrest motion against opposition leader, dismissal motion against PM
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Lamborghini driver suspect sent to prosecutors over parking dispute in Gangnam
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No more hurdles for Korea's nuclear reactor exports?
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[Top Envoy] ‘Don’t look back anymore’: former envoy on S. Korea-Japan thaw
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Foreign virtual assets worth W131tr unveiled
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[News Focus] What are the implications of Yoon naming Russia before NK?
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[Herald Interview] Farrar, Straus and Giroux looking for next ‘Parasite’
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, a part of Macmillan USA, boasts an impressive portfolio of Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning titles. Rohan Kamicheril, a senior editor at FSG, said the company has yet to feature a Korean writer and hopes to broaden its literary horizon by discovering new Korean voices. “We want to find writers in other parts of the world who are doing challenging, provocative things,” said Kamicheril. “I don't want to just bring over writers who do something simi
BooksSept. 21, 2023
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Art:Gwangju:23 kicks off with special exhibitions
Gwangju city’s annual art fair, Art:Gwangju:23, kicked off Thursday at the Kimdaejung Convention Center with 105 galleries participating. Some 13 booths are dedicated to special exhibitions. The 14th edition of the art fair in the southwestern city is hosted by the city government and run by the Gwangju Branch of Korean Fine Arts Association. The four-day art fair includes culture talks by Kim Byung-hun, director of Sochon Art Factory, and Yoon Byung-hak, director of Chungjang 22, a cultur
Arts & DesignSept. 21, 2023
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[Herald Interview] ‘Good translation is everything’
Forge Books, under its parent company, Macmillan USA, typically publishes three to four translated books a year. In recent years, they have consistently released one Korean book in translation each year. The past three years have seen the publication of works like "My Brilliant Life" by Kim Ae-ran (translation by Chi-Young Kim) and two novels by Lee Geum-yi, “The Picture Bride” and “Can’t I Go Instead” (translations by An Seonjae). Robert Davis, an editor
BooksSept. 21, 2023
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Assembly votes to let court decide on opposition chief’s arrest warrant
The National Assembly on Thursday voted to pass the motion for a possible arrest warrant that removed the protective immunity of Democratic Party of Korea leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung on day 22 of his hunger strike against the Yoon Suk Yeol administration. The motion’s passage gives the court the Assembly’s permission to decide whether to issue an arrest warrant for Lee, who is a criminal suspect in three corruption cases and a defendant in two ongoing criminal trials. In a plenary sess
PoliticsSept. 21, 2023
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Han Sung Motors wins five trophies in Mercedes-Benz Korea contest
Han Sung Motor, the local importer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz, said Thursday it has won five events in this year’s “Korea TechMaster,” a technician competition held by the German brand. Since 2007, Mercedes-Benz Korea has run the Korea TechMaster competition every two years with the aim of further ramping up the brand’s expertise and customer services. Following the preliminary round attended by 969 service center employees, only 40 people remained in the final tour
IndustrySept. 21, 2023
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Khanfilter eyes global expansion with innovative air purifier
Khanfilter, a South Korean supplier of high-performance air filters, has seen early success with its air purifier that uses automotive technology to help it remove over 90 percent of odor and particle matter without losing performance in challenging environments. Traditional filters exhibit a sharp decline in performance when exposed to water vapors or oil mist, a common condition in kitchen spaces. However, Khanfilter’s flagship indoor air purifier Khanpure has provided a timely solutio
IndustrySept. 21, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Global publishers' take on Korean literature
The K-Literature Fellowship, an initiative organized by the Literature Translation Institute of Korea to promote Korean literature overseas, has been bringing international publishers and literary agents to Seoul since 2018. Over 70 global publishing companies have participated in the program so far, resulting in the publication of some 100 Korean literary works worldwide. This year, the fellowship invited 15 publishing houses from 11 countries to Seoul, where they joined 14 Korean publishers an
BooksSept. 21, 2023
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S. Korea slaps sanction on NK defense minister
The South Korean government on Thursday handed out the world's first unilateral sanction on North Korea's defense minister, who had accompanied North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his recent trip to Russia. The financial sanctions also targeted other individuals and entities allegedly involved in illicit arms and financial transactions with third party countries, most notably Russia. The announcement of sanctions appears to be a tit-for-tat response to indications of illicit military tr
Foreign AffairsSept. 21, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink’s Rose only one to renew with label: report
Of the four members of Blackpink, only Rose renewed her contract with label YG Entertainment, according to a local media report on Thursday. The rest of the foursome will find new agencies but are likely to set aside six months out of a year for group activities, it added. The management firm denied reports that it is still in discussion with all four members. The quartet’s exclusive contract with YG expired in early August. Although fans have been awaiting confirmation on whether the sup
K-popSept. 21, 2023
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Asiana Airlines tops customer satisfaction index
Asiana Airlines, South Korea’s second-biggest carrier, said Thursday it received the top marks from a high-rated customer satisfaction index, for ninth consecutive year. According to Asiana, it was ranked No. 1 in the aviation sector of 2023 Korean Customer Satisfaction Index Awards held at Jung-gu, Seoul. This is the 25th time Asiana Airlines has won the category since the customer survey for the aviation sector was first initiated in 1995. Organized by Korea Management Association Consul
IndustrySept. 21, 2023
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Parliament passes arrest motion against opposition leader, dismissal motion against PM
The National Assembly on Thursday passed a motion seeking parliamentary consent to the potential arrest of opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, while also passing another motion calling for the dismissal of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. In a 149-136 vote during a plenary session, the Assembly passed the motion to lift arrest immunity for Lee of the main opposition Democratic Party (Democratic Party), who faces breach of trust, bribery and other charges in connection with a scandal-ridden land develop
PoliticsSept. 21, 2023
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Fantasy Boys look forward to 'new tomorrow' with debut album
Fantasy Boys embarked on its journey as K-pop artists with its debut album “New Tomorrow” on Thursday. The group consists of 11 members who are among the top 12 finalists from MBC’s idol survival program “Fantasy Boys.” “Because our fans have supported us through the program up until now, we were able to introduce our debut album. With this album, we want to show that each of our members is talented in their own way,” said member Hong Sungmin during a pr
K-popSept. 21, 2023
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SPC Samlip to showcase K-desserts at int'l food fair
South Korean confectionery company SPC Samlip has joined global food trade fair Anuga to promote Korean dessert products, the company said Thursday. Anuga is an annual food trade fair held in Cologne, Germany. This year’s edition will run between Oct. 7-11, featuring around 8,000 companies from 100 countries. During the fair, which will attract over 100,000 visitors, SPC Samlip will introduce its 53 products, ranging from yakgwa (deep-fried honey cookies) to hotteok (sweet pancakes with br
IndustrySept. 21, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Next & Bio aims to build Asia’s largest library of organoids
South Korean biotech company Next & Bio, which specializes in developing organoid-based medicine solutions, aims to build the largest organoid library in Asia, its CEO told The Korea Herald in a recent interview. Organoids are cell-based in vitro models that mimic many aspects of the complex structure and function of the corresponding human organs. Organoid-based systems have been recently spotlighted as alternatives to animal experimentation in clinical research and precision medicine. &ldq
IndustrySept. 21, 2023
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[Photo News] For 2030 Busan World Expo
Hyundai Motor Group is promoting South Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan with the automaker's electric vehicles -- the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 -- bearing the slogan "Busan is ready" near Duffy Square, north of New York's Times Square. The Group has been driving the specially painted vehicles around the city during the UN General Assembly, which is taking place in the city this week. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilitySept. 21, 2023
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Seoul plans to modernize Dongseoul Bus Terminal
Dongseoul Bus Terminal, located in Gwangjin-gu, eastern Seoul, is to be redeveloped into a sailboat-shaped mixed-use development, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s “100-Year Urban Planning Initiative.” The announcement comes after Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon visited New York City's Port Authority Bus Terminal, part of Manhattan's Hudson Yards, an 11-hectare, $25 billion real estate development on top of a mid-19th-century railyard with housing, office buildi
Social AffairsSept. 21, 2023