Articles by Park Han-na
Park Han-na
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Lee Jung-jae's girlfriend is a rich heiress
Actor Lee Jung-Jae’s win of the Emmy award for his role in Netflix-original series “Squid Game” on Monday created a buzz worldwide but there was someone else who shared the limelight with him -- his longtime girlfriend Lim Se-ryung. Sporting a white Dior dress, she hit the red carpet hand-in-hand with the actor in Los Angeles. Lim, 45, is by no means just a celebrity’s girlfriend. She is the vice chairman of Daesang Group, one of the largest food conglomerates in South Ko
Film Sept. 14, 2022
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3 years after 'No Japan' boycott, sentiment toward Japan starts to thaw
The frozen relationship between South Korea and Japan seems to be thawing, at least among the general public. Korean people’s positive sentiment toward Japan bounced back to levels last seen in 2019, before Japan imposed trade sanctions on Korea over historical conflicts and S. Koreans responded with the “No Japan” boycott of anything Japanese. According to a report jointly released by Korean think tank East Asia Institute and Japan-based Genron NPO on Sept. 1, 30.6 percent o
Foreign Affairs Sept. 11, 2022
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Movie theaters offer a new experience
Reclining bed cinemas Feel like staying in bed but want to catch the latest box office release? CJ CGV, South Korea's largest multiplex cinema chain, has collaborated with mattress brand Tempur to bring reclining motion beds into theaters at four locations in and outside Seoul, including Apgujeong, Yongsan and Yeoido. The adjustable bed allows users to adjust their neck, back and foot positions with a remote control. By placing only 30 to 50 seats in a single theater, the Tempur ci
Culture Sept. 7, 2022
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[Newsmaker] Alone in the world: Two young adults talk life after aging out of foster care
Every year in South Korea, some 2,500 adolescents leave the foster care group homes where they spent their formative years, forced to stand on their own two feet. Trying to figure out life on their own, these young people often face financial and psychological difficulties, but their struggles go unheard, as they are legal adults. Last month in Gwangju, two such young people gave up on their lives just days apart, which has brought attention to the strife of those who have aged out of the state
Social Affairs Sept. 2, 2022
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Glamorize me: Makeover photo shoots catching on among camera-confident youngster
Photo studios are evolving into one-stop beauty shops allowing customers to experience a professional makeover and a photo shoot as if preparing for the cover of a fashion magazine. One such shop is Stylegrapher in Seoul’s posh Apgujeong-dong in Gangnam-gu. For a complete makeover from top to toe, it has two vanity tables for hair and makeup at one corner and a clothes section filled with chiffon dresses, tank tops and trendy trousers. Dozens of pairs of shoes are laid out too. &ldq
Arts & Design Aug. 31, 2022
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Get a glimpse of Jeju ... in Seoul
Want to sample the gorgeous sunny beaches of Korea‘s popular holiday destination, Jeju, but can’t get away? Don‘t worry. Some places are bringing the island’s exotic vibes to Seoul. Gochibi The owner-chef of Gochibi, an Italian fusion restaurant located in Seochon, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Jongno-gu in northern Seoul, was born and raised in Jeju. Gochibi is a word from the Jeju dialect meaning “go family.” The small restaurant has fewer than 10
Food Aug. 27, 2022
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No one’s really happy with food delivery platforms anymore
When food delivery platforms first emerged, they were hailed as an innovative new business that would bring convenience to our everyday lives. With just a few taps, foodies were able to enjoy a wide range of dishes delivered right to their doorsteps. Small restaurants could reach a much wider pool of customers. People got jobs as delivery riders. Delivery startups were the darlings of the capital market, receiving huge investments. But after a decade of living with Baedal Minjok, Yogi
Consumer Aug. 22, 2022
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Jeju pushing to adopt e-travel authorization system next month for foreigners from visa-free countries
Jeju, South Korea's southernmost island, is pushing to adopt an e-travel authorization system for foreigners from visa-free nations starting next month, officials said Friday. The plan to introduce the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) came after dozens of Thai tourists who recently entered Jeju broke away from tour groups, or were forced back home over suspected overstay attempts. The K-ETA is an online electronic travel authorization that foreign visitors from visa-free natio
Social Affairs Aug. 19, 2022
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A twist in viral ‘Good Samaritans in road beer spill’ video
Hundreds of beer bottles flooded a street in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, after falling off a truck that had made a sharp turn on Aug. 12. A group of passersby came to the rescue, cleaning up the mess in about 30 minutes. If this sounds familiar to you, you‘re not alone. A video showing a very similar incident in the same city went viral in late June. Surveillance camera footage showed how, in the June incident, good Samaritans turned up one by one and did what needed to be done. Afte
Social Affairs Aug. 19, 2022
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[Korea Quiz] (16) Mountains in Korea
Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. -- Ed. Mountain hiking is one of the most popular hobbies among Korean people, partly because mountains are accessible from anywhere in the country. South Korea is home to thousands of mountains, known for their rugged slopes, leafy forests and scenic beauty. In fact, over 60 percent of Korea’s land is situated 700 meters above sea level, in other words, covered by m
Hashtag Korea Aug. 17, 2022
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How wet wipes are escaping plastic waste controls in South Korea
In just a few years, wet wipes have become a daily necessity that many can’t live without. They are used for everything from baby’s bottoms to floor spills, potentially virus-contaminated door handles and facial makeup. They are convenient, hygienic and cheap. But this handy invention doesn’t come cost-free. The wipes, or at least most of the ones sold in Korea now, are not biodegradable. Made of plastic fibers, it could take more than 100 years for them to decompose or
Social Affairs Aug. 16, 2022
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[Newsmaker] Brace for more torrential rain, weather agency warns
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue throughout Friday in Seoul and across other already-battered cities in the country, the Korea Meteorological Administration said Tuesday. The state-run agency’s warning put local authorities on alert for the possibility of additional damages after torrential downpour sparked flash floods and landslides overnight Monday, resulting in at least eight deaths. Seoul saw the largest amount of precipitation in a day since weather record-keeping began in 1
Social Affairs Aug. 9, 2022
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Three die in flooded semi-basement apartment
Three people were found dead in a flooded semi-basement apartment in Seoul on Tuesday, after the heaviest rainfall in 80 years wreak havoc on many parts of the city. According to local police, a 47-year-old woman, her older sister and 13-year-old daughter were trapped in the submerged home in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, western Seoul and likely died by drowning. The police recovered their bodies around 11:30 p.m. on Monday. They had received a report of flooding in the house from
Social Affairs Aug. 9, 2022
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Time to put a cap on our mishandling of plastic bottles
Water bottles usually bear the recycling symbol of three arrows in a Mobius strip. This symbol reminds us to dispose of our trash correctly in a recycling bin. And most Koreans follow the rules of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle sorting and disposal. But these used bottles don’t get used repeatedly in a recycling loop, as suggested by the symbol. If recycled, they are given life just one more time as some end-of-life products and then thrown away. Or they end up in landfills, e
Social Affairs Aug. 4, 2022
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[Subway Stories] Love and hate for Seoul’s largest meat market in Majang Station
The following is part of Seoul Subway Stories — a newly launched Korea Herald series exploring subway stations and their surrounding areas across the city. – Ed. It’s 10 minutes’ walk from the station, but your nose already knows: The air smells like a meat market. Majang Station on Seoul Subway Line No. 5 is known for its market, where nearly 60 percent of all meat and meat by-products distributed in Seoul are handled. For locals, this is also the place to go to g
Hashtag Korea Aug. 1, 2022
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