[Herald Review] Infinite celebrates 15th debut anniversary, announces comeback in March

Veteran boy group Infinite, set to mark its 15th debut anniversary next year, kicked off its Asia concert tour, promising fans an even brighter future together. The six-member group held their 15th-anniversary concert “Limited Edition” from Friday to Sunday, at KSPO Dome located in Seoul Olympic Park, drawing over 30,000 spectators over three days. With a powerful live band session filling the venue, the sextet made a grand entrance, descending a massive staircase from the ceiling, a

K-popDec. 9, 2024

Impeachment is only solution, political scholars say

A coalition of 573 political scientists called for the immediate reintroduction of an impeachment bill against President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of violating constitutional order and threatening democratic principles. The demand follows a failed vote Saturday stemming from a boycott from Yoon’s ruling party lawmakers. In a public declaration issued on Sunday evening, the scholars condemned Yoon’s declaration of emergency martial law on Dec. 3, labeling it as an insurrection. They

PoliticsDec. 9, 2024

[Books News] Kim Ae-ran’s 'One of Them is a Lie' leads year-end writer recommendations

Kim Ae-ran’s coming-of-age novel "One of Them is a Lie" topped the list of the most recommended books of the year by writers, according to a survey released by Kyobo Book Center on Monday. The "Book of the Year from 50 Writers" initiated by the country's largest bookstore in 2016, features recommendations from 50 fiction writers who share their favorite books. Each writer can recommend up to five titles. The year-end list includes releases from November 2023 to October

BooksDec. 9, 2024

Next impeachment vote against Yoon to take place Saturday

The next impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk Yeol will take place on Saturday, the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung said Sunday. The main opposition has accused Yoon of insurrection for his surprise martial law decree late Tuesday. They called the decree "an attempt to paralyze the functions of the Assembly." The Democratic Party has previously said they plan to float the impeachment motion and hold the vote every Saturday, until it passes thr

PoliticsDec. 9, 2024

LG Innotek to unveil future mobility tech at CES

LG Innotek said Monday it will showcase innovative future mobility components and new technologies at the annual CES tech show, which kicks off in Las Vegas on Jan. 7. At the world’s largest tech show, the company will unveil 41 future mobility components, covering sensing, communication, lighting and control technologies, with 15 key products displayed in a future vehicle mockup as the showroom’s centerpiece. “We aim to utilize CES as an opportunity to secure new business pros

IndustryDec. 9, 2024

Actor who played journalist in ‘A Taxi Driver’ draws parallels between today, 1980

Thomas Kretschmann, the German actor best known in South Korea for his role in the hit 2017 film “A Taxi Driver,” has expressed concern over recent political turmoil in the country. On Sunday, Kretschmann posted on Instagram a still from “A Taxi Driver” showing tanks blocking the roads to Gwangju, captioned, “These are set photos from "Taeksi Woonjunsa (A Taxi Driver)," a film about South Korea’s past, ... at least, that’s what I thought.&rdquo

Social AffairsDec. 9, 2024

Defense ministry says control of military currently lies with Yoon

The control of South Korea's military forces currently lies with President Yoon Suk Yeol as the commander in chief, the defense ministry said Monday, as he faces investigation as a suspect on treason charges over last week's martial law declaration. On Sunday, prosecutors said they booked Yoon as a suspect on insurrection charges after his surprise declaration of martial law Tuesday night that was unanimously rejected by the National Assembly hours later. "Legally, (the control of

PoliticsDec. 9, 2024

DP proposes bills to investigate Yoon's martial law declaration, first lady allegations

The main opposition Democratic Party proposed a special counsel bill on Monday to investigate whether President Yoon Suk Yeol committed treason and other violations during his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. Rep. Kim Yong-min, the DP's deputy floor leader for policy, and Rep. Kim Seung-won submitted the bill, calling on the special counsel to investigate Yoon's alleged "insurrection." The DP also proposed a bill mandating a special counsel probe into allegat

PoliticsDec. 9, 2024

Ex-interior minister placed under travel ban in connection with martial law probe

Former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min has been placed under an overseas travel ban pending an investigation into his role in last week's botched martial law declaration, officials said Monday. The travel ban was imposed by the justice ministry following requests from both the police and the prosecution, they said. (Yonhap)

PoliticsDec. 9, 2024

Yoon ducking public eye since botched impeachment vote

President Yoon Suk Yeol remained out of the public eye Monday with no planned schedules or releases of official statements after the National Assembly's failed attempt to impeach him over the weekend. Yoon has not appeared in public since his two-minute public apology aired live Saturday, hours before parliament was set to vote on the impeachment motion over his abrupt martial law declaration earlier last week. The motion was scrapped due to a lack of quorum required to pass it, as all but

PoliticsDec. 9, 2024

Seoul city to expand late-night cabs, extend bus hours until year-end

The Seoul city government said Monday it will expand the operation of late-night taxis and extend the operation hours of buses until the year-end to meet the surge in demand from year-end gatherings. The city plans to supply 1,000 additional night cabs and set up temporary taxi stops in four locations with high demand for the services, including the Gangnam and Jongno districts. A total of some 160 personnel from the city and taxi industry will be deployed to the taxi stops during the remaining

Social AffairsDec. 9, 2024

[팟캐스트] (643) '만화책' 세대를 위한 아지트

진행자: 김혜연, Chelsea Proctor (643) Comic book cafes: Korea's nostalgic escape for all ages 기사 요약: 온라인 컨텐츠가 넘쳐나는 시대, 여전히 자리를 지키는 '만화 카페' [1] Comic book cafes in Korea hold a cherished spot in many hearts, offering a nostalgic escape to the imaginative simplicity of childhood and a retreat from the stresses of adult life. cherished 소중히 여기다, 아끼다 retreat 후퇴[철수/퇴각]하다 [2] Until the 1990s, before the advent of smartphones, comic book cafes were a haven for teenagers seeking entertainment

PodcastDec. 9, 2024

[Exclusive] Bong Joon-ho’s new animated film halfway done: Barunson C&C CEO

South Korean auteur Bong Joon-ho’s upcoming hand-drawn animation film is about “halfway done,” according to Barunson C&C CEO Seo Woo-sik, who is working on the project. “Director Bong’s new animation film is halfway done,” Seo told The Korea Herald Sunday after an event held on the sidelines of the 4th Red Sea Film Festival taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The festival kicked off on Dec. 5. This is the first time progress on Bong’s first-ever an

FilmDec. 9, 2024

S. Korea to toughen regulation on tomato exports to Japan amid infection woes

South Korea's quarantine agency said Monday it will implement tougher regulations on tomato leafminers as part of efforts to maintain stable exports to Japan amid reported infections. Under the regulation, tomato farms exporting their products to Japan must conduct trap investigations two months prior to harvest to verify that the farms are free from tomato leafminer infections. The decision follows an agreement reached between South Korean and Japanese authorities, with the new rule set to

EconomyDec. 9, 2024

Police say will consider imposing travel ban on Yoon

Police said Monday they will consider imposing a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol to investigate him over charges related to his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. Police also did not rule out questioning Yoon in person. "There are no human or physical restrictions to the subject of an investigation," Woo Jong-soo, a senior police official, told reporters during a briefing. (Yonhap)

PoliticsDec. 9, 2024

Prosecutors grill Army chief over martial law declaration

Prosecutors investigating alleged treason following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law imposition last week have questioned Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park An-su, who had been named to lead the martial law command, informed officials said Monday. Park was grilled by prosecutors as a witness at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office for about eight hours from 6 p.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. Monday, the officials said. Prosecutors have called in Park and other military leaders who

PoliticsDec. 9, 2024

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min nets 4th goal of season in loss to Chelsea

Son Heung-min's fourth goal of the ongoing Premier League season for Tottenham Hotspur was not enough to prevent a loss to Chelsea at home in London. Son's stoppage-time goal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the British capital on Sunday proved to be too little, too late, as Spurs blew a 2-0 lead and fell 4-3. The goal was Son's fourth of the Premier League and fifth in all competitions. He has a goal from the UEFA Europa League. The loss extended Tottenham's winless skid to t

SoccerDec. 9, 2024

Govt. ready to deploy market stabilization measures, including 'value-up funds'

The government is ready to deploy immediate market stabilization measures, including the injection of "value-up funds" into the country's stock market, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Monday. Choi made the statement during an emergency meeting with top economic and financial officials, as South Korea grapples with the fallout from President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law last Tuesday. The declaration was overturned by the National Assembly just hours later. &q

EconomyDec. 9, 2024

Parliamentary committee to review special counsel probe bill into Yoon's treason charges

A parliamentary committee is set to review Monday whether to appoint a permanent special counsel to investigate treason charges against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial law declaration. The main opposition Democratic Party, which holds a majority at the National Assembly, seeks to put the bill up for a vote during a plenary session Tuesday after it passes the legislation and judiciary committee. Since last week's abrupt and brief martial law imposition by Yoon, the Corruptio

PoliticsDec. 9, 2024

Boat capsizes near Gyeongju, killing 7

Seven people have been confirmed dead after their boat capsized off the coast of Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, the Pohang Coast Guard Station said Monday. According to the Coast Guard, a 29-ton Geumgwang fishing vessel carrying eight crew members collided with a cargo ship before capsizing at around 5:43 a.m. Out of the eight crew members on the fishing vessel, only seven have been found by the Coast Guard, as a search is still underway to find the remaining crew member. As for the cargo

Social AffairsDec. 9, 2024