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After ‘Omniscient’ fiasco, comedian Lee Young-ja returns with hearty foods

Comedian Lee Young-ja made her first public appearance since she was hit by the “Omniscient” crisis last month. Lee attended a press event held Monday in western Seoul for Olive TV’s upcoming show “...

Jun 18, 2018
Television
Real-life judge behind ‘Miss Hammurabi’

Judge Moon Yoo-seok’s first attempt at script writing has so far been well-received by local viewers for its fresh perspective. Moon, a senior judge of the Seoul Central District Court, wrote the sc...

Jun 18, 2018
Television
Hotshots in film industry team up in sci-fi-themed ‘The Wolf Brigade’

Famed anime on special operations force remade into film dealing with Korean unification It is not every day that you see Gang Dong-won, Jung Woo-sung, Han Hyo-joo and SHINee’s Choi Min-ho on the bi...

Jun 18, 2018
Film
Woman falls into sea while staring at phone

A report was filed with the Korea Coast Guard that two people fell into the sea in front of North Port in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, at around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Coast Guard arrived only fo...

Jun 18, 2018
Social affairs
[Herald Interview] Grasping Chinese market with educator’s insight

“In today’s China, more than in Korea, students are more willing to take risks with their education, because they don’t fully understand the risks around their choices.”

Jun 18, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Philippine economy on bullish growth trajectory

“Our deep trust and friendship is well exemplified by the fact that Korea accounts for the greatest number of visitors to the Philippines and our trade volume has exceeded $10 billion since 2010.”

Jun 18, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
‘Public diplomacy key to refining soft power’

If there were verity in Joseph S. Nye’s assumption, the Korean government has wisely followed through on the celebrity scholar’s insight to magnify its soft power, drawing on public diplomacy tools such as K-pop, Korean drama series, taekwondo, food, etc.

Jun 18, 2018
Diplomatic Circuit
Samsung’s global sales grow alongside increased risks

Tech titan expected to mull measures at upcoming global strategy meetings

Jun 18, 2018
Technology
S. Korea kicks off military drill to defend Dokdo

South Korea on Monday kicked off a military exercise designed to defend its easternmost islets of Dokdo, prompting Japan to protest against the maneuver as it continues to claim sovereignty over Dokd...

Jun 18, 2018
North Korea
[News Focus] Small political parties struggle to get their voices heard

New, small parties fight uphill battle to stay relevant in politics dominated by personalities

Jun 18, 2018
Politics
Rising virtuosi to perform Shostakovich, Ravel at Kumho

Violinist Yang In-mo, cellist Mun Tae-guk and pianist Ben Kim to perform as ensemble

Jun 18, 2018
Music
Benz Korea reveals new CLS coupe, aims to sell over 2,300 units

Benz extends local chief Psillakis‘ term for a year

Jun 18, 2018
Automode
Philip Morris claims IQOS could reduce health risk

Tobacco maker Philip Morris International said Monday that its clinical study proved that switching to its heat-not-burn cigarette device could reduce health risks compared to conventional cigarettes...

Jun 18, 2018
Industry
[Photo News] Red Devils get ready for the big match

The South Korean national soccer team is set to square off against Sweden on Monday at 9 p.m., and Korean fans, or “Red Devils” as they call themselves, are gearing up for the big match. Fans have a...

Jun 18, 2018
Soccer
KT again embroiled in ‘CEO risk’

South Korea’s leading telecom operator KT once again faces an escalating “CEO risk” as police sought an arrest warrant on Monday for its CEO Hwang Chang-gyu for alleged involvement in the firm’s ille...

Jun 18, 2018
Industry

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