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BTS, NewJeans fandoms clash over Hybe-Min Hee-jin conflict
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N. Korea launches missiles in latest show of military, nuclear strength
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High temperatures may worsen mental health conditions: study
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Samsung chief travels to France to encourage young talents
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Korean battery makers zero in on global commercial EV market
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Yoon leaves for Prague to cement nuclear energy push
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N. Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles: JCS
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[Off the Pages] German bestseller gets new twist in ‘Snow White Must Die -- Black Out’
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4th case of lumpy skin disease confirmed in S. Korea
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Main opposition to railroad multiple contentious bills after Chuseok
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Samsung chief travels to France to encourage young talents
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong traveled to France to attend the closing ceremony of WorldSkills Lyon 2024, the world’s largest skill championship, in a bid to show support to young talents, the company said Wednesday. Presenting the medals and meeting with Korean competitors at the closing ceremony on Sunday, Lee reiterated the company's commitment to helping youth in their vocational training. "The sweat of the young talents is the foundation of South Korea, a technol
IndustrySept. 18, 2024
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Woori injects W100b to support restructuring of high-risk PF projects
Woori Financial Group, one of South Korea’s top five financial conglomerates, announced on Wednesday it created a 100 billion won ($75 million) fund to provide liquidity to the struggling real estate project financing (PF) sector. The fund was raised through contributions from the group’s subsidiaries, with flagship Woori Bank contributing the bulk at 90 billion won. Woori Asset Management, Woori Financial Capital and Woori Investment & Securities each contributed 5 billion won,
IndustrySept. 18, 2024
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N. Korea launches missiles in latest show of military, nuclear strength
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles Wednesday in its latest show of force, just days after an unprecedented public release of photos showing its uranium enrichment facilities capable of producing nuclear weapons material. The missile launches came on the heels of last week's launches which marked the end of a more than two-month pause in Pyongyang's missile provocations. The South Korean military detected North Korea launching several short-range ballistic missiles northea
North KoreaSept. 18, 2024
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Hanwha Ocean pledges W1.97tr to strengthen shipyard safety
Hanwha Ocean, a leading Korean shipbuilding and offshore company, announced on Wednesday plans to invest 1.97 trillion won ($1.49 billion) over the next three years to improve safety at its shipyard facilities. "After a thorough review of safety feedback from both internal and external experts, as well as the overall safety conditions at our shipyards, we have determined that a comprehensive overhaul of our current safety management system is needed," said Kim Hee-cheul, CEO of Hanwha
CompaniesSept. 18, 2024
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Korean battery makers zero in on global commercial EV market
Korean battery makers Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution are putting considerable effort into boasting their latest technologies in the commercial electric vehicle sector at the ongoing IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Germany. The IAA, currently being held from Sept. 17-22, is one of the largest auto exhibitions in the world and alternates its focus between passenger and commercial vehicles each year. This year’s theme is commercial vehicles. Samsung SDI has presented a lineup of nex
MobilitySept. 18, 2024
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Main opposition to railroad multiple contentious bills after Chuseok
South Korea’s political climate post-Chuseok is likely to revert to a familiarly confrontational one, with the powerful opposition party poised to railroad several contentious bills, including those targeting President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee with special counsel investigations. At the National Assembly’s plenary session scheduled for Thursday, the liberal opposition Democratic Party of Korea plans to present three high-profile bills, Rep. Yoon Jong-kun, the party&r
PoliticsSept. 18, 2024
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YouTuber receives backlash for choosing company of actress Lee Na-eun
Travel YouTuber Kwak Joon-bin, better known as KwakTube, touched a nerve with the public concerning bullying when he posted his latest video featuring Lee Na-eun, a singer-turned-actress who was accused of bullying her former bandmate in the now-disbanded K-pop group April. Kwak on Monday posted a video of his travels in Italy during which he met Lee. He told Lee about how he misunderstood her because of now-disproven allegations of school violence. Police launched an investigation into the al
Social AffairsSept. 18, 2024
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[Photo News] Indian honor
Hyundai Motor has earned its first top employer honor in India from Top Employer Institute, a global human resources certifier headquartered in Amsterdam. Kim Un-soo, managing director of Hyundai Motor India, said the accolade is a testament to the automaker's ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, dynamic, engaging and rewarding workplace, adding that the recognition reflects Hyundai Motor's "People First" philosophy. Top Employer Institute underlined that Hyundai Moto
MobilitySept. 18, 2024
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Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation opens Paris office
A foundation run by the Korea Heritage Service opened a branch office in Paris to facilitate efforts to repatriate Korean cultural heritage from Europe, the third such opening overseas after Japan and the US. The Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation’s Paris office, inaugurated Tuesday, will start working with the National Library of France in October to locate old Korean maps within the library, according to the foundation. “We expect about 40 maps, all dating to the Joseon-e
CultureSept. 18, 2024
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Biden, Harris offer congratulatory messages at first-ever White House Chuseok reception
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated Chuseok, the Korean autumn harvest celebration, in a message stressing Korean Americans' cultural heritage and contributions to the United States, as the first-ever White House Chuseok reception took place Tuesday. Some 100 Korean Americans, US officials and others gathered at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for the event that was made possible under an initiative led largely by former and current Korean American White
Foreign AffairsSept. 18, 2024
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Yoon to visit Czech Republic with focus on nuclear energy cooperation
President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to visit the Czech Republic this week to solidify South Korea's bid to win a major nuclear energy project and deepen economic ties with the European nation. Yoon will embark on a four-day trip on Thursday for talks with Czech President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala to expand cooperation in nuclear energy, trade, investment, technology and other areas. The visit comes two months after a consortium led by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power was selected a
PoliticsSept. 18, 2024
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USFK commander nominee calls NK threat 'single greatest' challenge, pledges 'constant' readiness
The US Forces Korea commander nominee on Tuesday described North Korea's "rapid" advancement of its nuclear and missile capabilities as the "single greatest" challenge facing the Korea-based command, vowing to maintain a "constant" state of readiness if confirmed. During a confirmation hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Lieut. Gen. Xavier Brunson, currently the commander of First Corps, also voiced concerns over growing military exchanges between P
Foreign AffairsSept. 18, 2024
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N. Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles: JCS
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in a northeastern direction on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, further ratcheting up tensions already heightened by its rare disclosure of a uranium enrichment facility last week. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launches at about 6:50 a.m. from the North's Kaechon area in South Phyongan Province, north of Pyongyang, and the missiles flew about 400 kilometers. It did not provide further details, such as the
North KoreaSept. 18, 2024
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No dialogue without govt. change of attitude first: doctors
The medical community Friday said it will not be participating in any multilateral dialogue with political parties and the government, amid the ongoing standoff against the Yoon Suk Yeol administration's plan to hike the medical school admissions quota. Choi Anna, a spokesperson for the Korean Medical Association, said, "We believe that it is premature to participate in the bipartisan consultative body at this point in time since there has been no change in the government's atti
Social AffairsSept. 17, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Director Yossef K. Junghan brings audience into theater experience with improvisation
When a rocket scientist with obsessive-compulsive disorder meets a woman grieving the loss of her father, their unexpected encounter blossoms into sympathy, love and shared healing as they navigate their traumas. At the heart of their journey is dance, which becomes a powerful catalyst for their connection. The two-person romantic comedy play, “Rendezvous,” written and directed by South Korean director Yossef K. Junghan, kicked off in August at the LG Arts Center in Seoul. Kim first
PerformanceSept. 17, 2024
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Seoul-bound traffic clogged on 4th day of Chuseok holiday
Seoul-bound traffic on major expressways is clogged on Tuesday, the fourth day of the extended Chuseok holiday, with traffic jams expected to be eased the following day, according to the expressway operator. This year's Chuseok, the Korean fall harvest celebration, falls on Tuesday, and the extended holiday runs from Saturday until Wednesday. As of 8 a.m., the estimated travel time from the southwestern city of Mokpo to Seoul was seven hours and 50 minutes, six hours and 30 minutes from the
Social AffairsSept. 17, 2024
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[Survive & Thrive] S. Korea's safest cities? Data blackout clouds the picture
Safety ranks high on the list of priorities for South Korean and foreign residents alike when choosing where to live in the country. But despite extensive online access to public records, assessing the relative security of specific Korean cities and neighborhoods remains a surprisingly challenging task. For starters, Korea generally presents an impressive safety profile, with homicide rates ranging from 0.5 to 0.6 per 100,000 residents according to the latest estimates from the United Nations Of
Hashtag KoreaSept. 17, 2024
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'Keep IU off the grass': Soccer fans oppose K-pop concerts at World Cup Stadium
From Madison Square Garden in New York to Wembley Stadium in London, the biggest sports arenas and stadiums in major cities often double as concert venues. But holding concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium is being challenged by some soccer fans complaining that nonsports events there have crucial detrimental effects on the field. A self-proclaimed fan of Son Heung-min on Sept. 11 posted a petition on the state-run e-People website, calling for the cancellation of the K-pop superstar IU's c
SoccerSept. 17, 2024
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[Special] Ansan aims to become South Korea's multicultural hub, heart of immigration policy
Located southwest of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province, Ansan is notable for its cultural diversity. As South Korea's first planned industrial city, it features large complexes like the Banwol National Industrial Complex, which offer numerous job opportunities and attract foreign workers. With 14 percent of its population originating from 118 countries, Ansan boasts the highest proportion of foreign residents in the country, contributing to a culturally diverse community, according to its Mayor Le
Social AffairsSept. 17, 2024
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Kia makes breakthrough in China sales
Kia is showing signs of recovery in China, recording more than 20,000 units in monthly sales for three consecutive months from June to August. If this momentum continues, the company is on track to reach or surpass its goal of selling over 200,000 units in China by the end of the year. Kia’s recovery is primarily driven by two factors: the introduction of new, market-specific models and an expansion of its export operations. According to Kia’s Chinese joint venture, Jiangsu Yueda Kia
MobilitySept. 17, 2024