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Raising bookworms or robots? Why private reading academies thrive
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Yoon struggles amid lowest approval rating
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LG Display unveils world's most stretchable display
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Korean shipbuilders upbeat on Trump’s call for collaboration
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What is South Korea’s 4B movement?
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Fire at Posco plant in Pohang extinguished, but raises safety concerns
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Student backlash erupts as Dongduk Women's University weighs coed future
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BTS’ Jin to spread happiness with 1st solo album ‘Happy’
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[Herald Interview] JobKorea’s Klik brings jobs, community to growing foreign workforce in Korea
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Fire erupts at POSCO Pohang plant; 1 worker injured
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[Weekender] AI is silently changing our work: 7 professionals share how
It may not be immediately visible, but artificial intelligence is quietly changing Korean workplaces. Since ChatGPT was first unveiled in late 2022, followed by an expanding array of AI tools, nearly 20 million South Koreans have downloaded five major generative AI apps as of July this year. The number of active monthly users stood at 7 million. The Korea Herald interviewed seven individuals across a wide range of professions, including a journalist, web designer, lawyer, translator, music p
weekenderNov. 9, 2024
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Renowned overseas musicians to make much-waited Korean debuts
In November, the Seoul Arts Center and Bucheon Arts Center are set to stage the much-anticipated debuts of overseas artists. The Seoul Arts Center, the country's leading cultural complex, will present the "2024 SAC Baroque Music Series: Theo Othime Langlois de Swarte & Justin Taylor Duo Concert" on Nov. 16, at the IBK Chamber Hall. This performance marks the highly anticipated Korean debut of two rising stars in the Baroque music world: violinist Theo Othime Langlois de Swar
CultureNov. 9, 2024
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[What to Watch] Three classic Korean fall films you should watch this month
As the leaves start to turn red and yellow and a chill hits the air, it is about time to curl up with a cozy blanket, a warm beverage and a classic novel, or better yet, a classic autumn film. While early fall may have been more focused on spooky movies, November is the perfect time to enjoy iconic films featuring first loves, farewells and fateful desires. The Korea Herald has picked three must-watch, classic fall films for you to try this month. “Il Mare” (2000) Directed by Le
FilmNov. 9, 2024
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Drug use rises, but 13 addiction clinics treated no one last year: report
The number of estimated drug users in South Korea has surged to over 400,000 this year, but several of the state-designated hospitals for drug addiction treatment have not treated a single patient this year. According to local DongA Ilbo newspaper, a Ministry of Health and Welfare report estimated that 400,530 people in South Korea are thought to have used illegal drugs this year. This figure is derived from the ministry's formula of multiplying by 30 the actual number of those investigated
Social AffairsNov. 9, 2024
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Police bust illegal casino in Gangnam office space
Police have cracked down on an illegal gambling house disguised as a regular business office in Gangnam, southern Seoul, which reportedly wagered hundreds of billions of won in bets. Seoul Metropolitan Police’s International Crime Investigation Unit said Thursday that it has apprehended the 54-year-old ringleader, who allegedly ran gambling establishments across the Nonhyeon, Sinsa and Yeoksam neighborhoods from June 2023 to August 2024. The man has been charged with violating the Tourism
Social AffairsNov. 9, 2024
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K-pop group Seventeen honored by Los Angeles for contribution to music
K-pop boy group Seventeen has been honored with a certificate of appreciation from Los Angeles for its contributions to music and youth empowerment within the American city, the group's agency said Saturday. Pledis Entertainment said Joshua, the LA-born member of the 13-piece group, was invited by the LA City Council to receive the certificate on the group's behalf Friday. Joshua was born and raised in LA before moving to South Korea after high school to pursue a career in music. The g
K-popNov. 9, 2024
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N. Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, civilian aircraft: JCS
North Korea staged GPS jamming attacks for the second consecutive day Saturday, affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft, South Korea's military said. The jamming attacks were conducted in the North's Haeju and Kaesong areas, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, warning vessels and civilian aircraft operating in the Yellow Sea to beware of the attacks. Military operations and equipment were not affected, according to the JCS. "North Korea should immediately halt the GPS provocatio
North KoreaNov. 9, 2024
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Over 3,700 N. Koreans visited Russia in Q3 for 'studies': RFA
More than 3,700 North Koreans visited Russia during the third quarter this year for "study" purposes, marking the highest quarterly figure since 2010, a United States news outlet reported Saturday. US broadcaster Radio Free Asia said a total of 5,263 North Korean nationals visited Russia during the July-September period, citing data from Russia's Federal State Statistics Service. The number is comparable to the 5,591 recorded during the same period in 2019, after which it dropped
North KoreaNov. 9, 2024
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OpenAI's ChatGPT faces massive outage with thousands of users impacted
Microsoft-backed OpenAI said on Friday night it is facing an issue that has resulted in its popular chatbot ChatGPT being unavailable. The company said in a statement on its website that it was investigating the issue and working to restore functionality as soon as possible. Over 19,403 users had been impacted by the outage as of 7:13 p.m. ET, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reuters)
World BusinessNov. 9, 2024
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Yoon to convene emergency security, economic meeting to discuss Trump's return
President Yoon Suk Yeol will convene an emergency economic and security meeting Sunday to discuss the possible impact of former US President Donald Trump's return to office, Yoon's office said Friday. The meeting will focus on monitoring potential policy shifts under the Trump administration and preparing proactive response measures, the office said. Ministers of economy, foreign affairs, defense and trade along with senior presidential aides will attend the meeting. A second Donald Tr
Foreign AffairsNov. 8, 2024
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Yoon says S. Korea-US alliance will immediately strike NK if it attempts nuclear attack: Newsweek
President Yoon Suk Yeol said a nuclear-based alliance between South Korea and the United States will immediately strike if North Korea attempts a nuclear attack against the South, according to an interview published Friday. Yoon made the remark during an interview with US magazine Newsweek to address growing concerns over North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats. "I believe that it would be irrational for them to decide to wage a nuclear attack against the Republic of Korea a
North KoreaNov. 8, 2024
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Presidential office says hacking attacks increased following NK's troop deployment to Russia
The presidential office said Friday cyber attacks by pro-Russian hacking groups against South Korea have increased following North Korea's troop deployment to Russia in support of its war in Ukraine. The National Security Council (NSC) held an emergency intra-agency meeting on Thursday after several government websites, including those of the defense ministry and courts, suffered distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks earlier this week. The NSC said the cyber attacks, mostly DDoS, by
North KoreaNov. 8, 2024
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Top court to review SK chief’s $1b divorce settlement
South Korea’s Supreme Court has decided to review SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won’s bid to overturn the country's most expensive divorce suit, opening up the possibility for the head of the nation’s second-largest conglomerate to reduce the size of the settlement. On Saturday, the justices accepted the appeal by Chey who was ordered by the Seoul High Court in May to pay his estranged wife Roh Soh-yeong 1.38 trillion won ($1 billion), or 35 percent of their common wealth, in
CompaniesNov. 8, 2024
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OD Company's musical 'The Great Gatsby' to hit West End
The musical “The Great Gatsby” is set to premiere in London’s West End next year, following its Broadway run. To mark the first anniversary of its Broadway debut, the show will begin preview performances at the London Coliseum on April 11, 2025, with an official opening on April 24, according to OD Company, the production behind “The Great Gatsby.” The production will run as a limited engagement until Sept. 7. Shin Chun-soo, CEO of OD Company, who is the driving for
CultureNov. 8, 2024
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Celltrion hits record Q3 sales
South Korean biopharmaceutical company Celltrion said Friday it achieved record revenue in the third quarter, driven largely by increased global prescriptions of its flagship biosimilar products. According to a regulatory filing, Celltrion posted consolidated sales of 881.9 billion won ($645.7 million) for the quarter, a 31.2 percent increase from the same period last year. Operating profit totaled 207.7 billion won, with an operating margin of 23.6 percent. In particular, cumulative sales for t
CompaniesNov. 8, 2024
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Korea Artist Prize becomes must-see exhibition at MMCA after renewal
Once shunned by art enthusiasts for its quality, the National Museum of Contemporary Art's annual Korea Artist Prize exhibition is now drawing noticeably bigger audiences this year as it honors four promising artists. Acknowledging the criticism the 12-year-old prize had received for its low recognition and exhibition quality, the museum decided to overhaul the process starting last year. The renewed show now includes major works from each artist’s earlier career along with new commi
Arts & DesignNov. 8, 2024
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Ive, David Guetta release ‘Supernova Love’ in first collaboration project
K-pop girl group Ive and renowned DJ-producer David Guetta released their new single, “Supernova Love,” on Friday, marking the debut of “The Collab X,” a collaboration project by KDM Records. The project aims to launch a series of global K-pop collaborations, starting with “Supernova Love.” The single blends the infectious energy of K-pop with Guetta’s signature electronic sound, kicking off the project’s mission to bring unique partnerships betwee
K-popNov. 8, 2024
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IFC Seoul in acquisition talks for over W3tr
Singapore’s ARA Asset Management is reportedly in talks with Brookfield Asset Management to acquire the International Finance Center Seoul, one of South Korea's largest mixed-use commercial properties, according to sources Friday. Following its purchase of the Conrad Seoul Hotel in August, ARA is now discussing a potential deal with the owner of IFC Seoul to buy the remaining office towers and retail mall. Located in Yeouido, Seoul, the IFC complex was initially developed by US-based
IndustryNov. 8, 2024
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Sought by prosecutors: Key man in Yoon presidential couple’s political drama
Myeong Tae-kyun, the self-proclaimed power broker that many South Koreans had never heard of until two months ago, made a public appearance Friday as he arrived for questioning by prosecutors. He is the man driving the spiraling election drama surrounding the presidential couple and some of the most influential power players of the ruling People Power Party. The little-known man in mainstream Seoul circles apparently blew the whistle on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s wife Kim Keon Hee, claiming
PoliticsNov. 8, 2024
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KT&G declines FCP proposal to buy ginseng unit
South Korean top tobacco company KT&G has rejected a recent proposal from the Singapore-based activist private equity fund Flashlight Capital Partners to acquire Korea Ginseng Corporation, a KT&G affiliate. In a move to turn down Flashlight Capital Partners' bid, KT&G issued a statement Friday and reiterated its commitment to a long-term growth strategy focused on three core businesses, including health functional foods -- the segment Korea Ginseng Corporation falls under. KT&am
IndustryNov. 8, 2024