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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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NK's illicit cyber activities fund 40% of WMD program: UN report
North Korea is suspected of pocketing $750 million in cryptocurrency just last year, with profits from illicit cyber activities purportedly accounting for 40 percent of financing for the country's prohibited weapons of mass destruction programs, according to a report by the UN Panel of Experts. The final annual report released Wednesday stated that during the reporting period from July 2023 to January of this year, North Korea's cyber threat actors continued to target the virtual asset
Foreign AffairsMarch 21, 2024
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SK Bioscience exports cell-cultured flu vaccines to Thailand
South Korean pharmaceuticals firm SK Bioscience said Thursday that it exported its cell-cultured flu vaccine, SKYCellflu, to Thailand, marking its first entry into a market with southern hemisphere requirements. The company shipped out approximately 440,000 doses of SKYCellflu to its Thai partner Biogenetech from its vaccine manufacturing facility in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province. SKYCellflu, the world's first cell-cultured flu vaccine endorsed by the World Health Organization, aligns w
IndustryMarch 21, 2024
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[Exclusive] ILO encourages restraint, dialogue to resolve medical crisis
The International Labour Organization urged South Korea to resolve the ongoing dispute between the government and doctors through dialogue and refrain from violence or taking coercive measures, amid the continued standoff in the nation's health care sector. In a written response to The Korea Herald Wednesday night, the United Nations agency, whose goal is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labor standards, stressed that legislation allowing workers to be called
Social AffairsMarch 21, 2024
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Biggest immigration concern among youths, low-income earners: Competing with foreign workers
Most Koreans support the establishment of an independent government agency for immigration services, despite worries among some Korean youths and low-earners that it will lead to competition with foreign workers for job opportunities, recent data showed. According to a public perception survey of 1,000 adults conducted by a private research firm on behalf of the Migration Research and Training Center, 68.6 percent of the respondents approved of the agency, while 15.2 percent said the agency was
Social AffairsMarch 21, 2024
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Scandal-ridden envoy returns amid calls for tougher probe
South Korea’s Ambassador to Australia and ex-Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup returned home Thursday as the rival parties here called for a tougher investigation into his alleged manipulation of a military probe into the death of a young marine last year. Lee landed in Korea via Incheon International Airport in the morning, 11 days after he flew to Australia to assume his role as top envoy to Australia. The departure on March 10 came two days after the Justice Ministry lifted Lee’s trav
PoliticsMarch 21, 2024
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'Queen of Tears' garners popularity on global, domestic stage
As South Korean romance drama series "Queen of Tears" continues to receive critical acclaim, the show has recorded high viewership ratings and ranked high on the charts of global streaming platforms, according to entertainment giant CJ ENM, Thursday. Written by star screenwriter Park Ji-eun, who wrote the scripts for a slew of hit Korean romance dramas such as "My Love from the Star" and "Crash Landing on You," "Queen of Tears" stars Kim Ji-won and Kim Su-
TelevisionMarch 21, 2024
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AliExpress to open bidding for logistics partner in Korea
Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress has chosen to solicit open competitive bids in Korea instead of extending its delivery contract with CJ Logistics, set to expire in April. According to industry sources Thursday, AliExpress recently submitted bid proposals to major logistics firms here to handle customs clearance and parcel delivery services. The new contract period, which reportedly spans one year from May, is seen as AliExpress' cost-saving measure, according to sources. In addition to
IndustryMarch 21, 2024
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Global Biz Forum 2024 kicks off to navigate era of uncertainty
The fifth edition of The Korea Herald’s Global Business Forum kicked off Wednesday at the Floating Island Convention Center on the Han River in Seoul, under the theme "Age of Hyper-Uncertainty: Global Business Opportunities and Trends." Spanning 13 weeks, the weekly forum serves as a gathering point for leaders in the business and finance sectors, academic experts, diplomats and top civil servants. Its primary objective is to strengthen business networks based on shared interes
PeopleMarch 21, 2024
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[Herald Review] In ‘Troll Factory,’ Son Suk-ku walks tightrope of daring docu-like black comedy
Son Suk-ku is the kind of actor who doesn’t rest on his laurels -- from melancholic stranger Mr. Gu in a remote town in “My Liberation Notes” to psychopathic kidnapper Kang Hae-sang who perfectly fits the slasher cinematic universe in “The Roundup,” he is one of the busiest, hottest stars in the Korean entertainment scene. This time, his versatility has landed him in another experimental and unprecedented story – documentary-style crime flick “Troll Fact
FilmMarch 21, 2024
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Yoon vows to expand senior welfare
President Yoon Suk Yeol announced plans to expand senior welfare in South Korea, where a fifth of the population is aged 65 or older, at yet another policy debate he presided over Thursday morning. Yoon laid out support packages for senior citizens in the country, which is experiencing fast-paced population aging, as 1 in 4 South Korean citizens will be aged 65 or older by 2030. "Comprehensive measures ranging from living, food, medical services and nursing are needed for senior citizens,
PoliticsMarch 21, 2024
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[LLG] Young Seoulite's double life as startup consultant and indie actor
Even in Seoul, teeming with so many busy people, Baek Yo-sun stands out for striving to live in two seemingly contrasting worlds. By day, she's a human resources and post-investment management consultant at a venture capital firm dedicated to nurturing local startups. When the sun sets or weekend begins, she shifts gears to transform into an actor, breathing life into diverse characters. Striking a balance between her two lives has not been easy. She acknowledges that there may not be a p
Hashtag KoreaMarch 21, 2024
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UK Deputy PM Oliver Dowden visits SM Entertainment
British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden visited K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment during his visit to South Korea for the 3rd Summit for Democracy, according to SM Entertainment. Dowden met with chief officials of the agency including the Chief Executive Officer Jang Cheol-hyuk and the Chief Global Officer Choi Mi-na, at the headquarters of SM Entertainment in Seoul on Tuesday. British Ambassador to South Korea Colin Crooks and Edward de Minckwitz, a special adviser to Dowden, were also pres
K-popMarch 21, 2024
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Hybe named among Fast Company’s top 50 innovative companies in the world
K-pop powerhouse Hybe made it on Fast Company’s list of the world’s 50 most innovative companies for the current year. Fast Company, an American business magazine, tracks 58 industries and sectors from advertising to video to compile the annual list. Hybe landed at No. 23 on the list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2024, according to Fast Company. This is the third time Hybe has been named on the list, following 2020 and 2022. Fast Company directs the success of
K-popMarch 21, 2024
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[Photo News] All-black Genesis G90
Genesis unveiled the G90 Black on Thursday, refining its flagship sedan with an exclusive all-black design theme known as Genesis Black. The new theme dresses every element, from the grille to the 21-inch wheels, in a deep and consistent shade. Inside, the cabin mirrors this theme with black semi-aniline leather seats, wood trim and aluminum details. The car is on sale now with a starting price of 138 million won ($104,000). (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilityMarch 21, 2024
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'Transfer dating': Why dating without gap touches a nerve in Korea
Actors Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee, newly announced lovebirds in the South Korean entertainment scene, recently vowed legal action against a barrage of what they say are malicious comments targeting their romance. In just three months, Han in particular went from being voted "female celebrity most people want to spend Christmas with" to losing endorsement deals. The mere accusation of "hwanseung yeonae" -- which roughly translates to "transferring between dating partne
CultureMarch 21, 2024
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S. Korea, US stage urban warfare drills in border city
South Korea and the United States were staging combined urban combat training this week to bolster their readiness against threats in urban areas and underground facilities, Seoul's Army said Thursday. The five-day Army exercise kicked off at an urban operations training ground in the border city of Paju, 37 kilometers northwest of Seoul, on Monday. The exercise mobilized some 400 troops, including soldiers from the South's 9th Infantry Division, a US infantry platoon and other units,
DefenseMarch 21, 2024
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1 S. Korean dead, 1 missing after chemical tanker capsizes off western Japan
A South Korean chemical tanker has capsized off Japan's west coast, leaving one South Korean dead and another missing, officials said. Eight of the 11 crew members on board the Keoyoung Sun vessel died after it capsized in waters near an island off the city of Shimonoseki in the Yamaguchi Prefecture on Wednesday, Seoul's foreign ministry and Japanese news outlets said, citing Japan's coast guard officials. The crew members included two South Koreans, including the captain, as well
Social AffairsMarch 21, 2024
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Seoul shares open sharply higher on hopes for US rate cuts
South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Thursday following record-high finishes on Wall Street afforded by hopes for US rate cuts this year. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 37.38 points, or 1.39 percent, to 2,727.52 in the first 15 minutes of trading. The US Federal Reserve kept its policy rate intact for a fifth consecutive session Wednesday at the 5.25 to 5.50 percent range but signaled as many as three rate cuts within the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed
MarketMarch 21, 2024
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[해커스 TOEIC] 토익 점수 Up 단어, Part 5 문제
2) 파트 5 3문제 1. The telephone company had little competition ------- the government permitted more firms to establish their own local and long-distance telephone networks. (A) despite (B) after (C) before (D) following 해석 정부에서 더욱 많은 기업들이 지역 및 장거리 전화망을 설치하도록 허가하기 전에는 그 전화 회사의 경쟁사가 거의 없었다. 해설 부사절 접속사 채우기 문제 이 문장은 주어(The telephone company)와 동사(had), 목적어(little competition)를 갖춘 완전한 문장이므로 ‘------- the government ~ telephone networks’는 수식어 거품으로 보아야 한다. 이 수식어 거품은 동사(permitted)를 갖춘 거품
English EyeMarch 21, 2024
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US unveils some $20 billion in grants, loans to Intel
The White House announced a plan Wednesday to award Intel Corp. nearly $20 billion in grants and loans, marking the Joe Biden administration's largest funding scheme under its initiative to strengthen domestic semiconductor production. The Department of Commerce has reached a preliminary agreement with Intel to provide up to $8.5 billion in grants and $11 billion in loans under the CHIPS and Science Act, it said, as South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufac
World BusinessMarch 21, 2024