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Yoon sorry for shortcomings but insists policies were right
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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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S. Korea ‘strongly’ protests Japan’s claim over Dokdo in diplomatic bluebook
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US 'incredibly concerned' about suspected NK-Iran military ties
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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Korean won weakens amid heightened uncertainty
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Seoul says will cut power to porn festival planned on Han River
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Sewol victims commemorated on tragedy's 10th anniversary
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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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Chanel, Louis Vuitton see muted growth in Korea
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A 63-year-old engineer and Japan's 'Last Ninja'
A 63-year-old former engineer may not fit the typical image of a dark-clad assassin with deadly weapons who can disappear into a cloud of smoke. But Jinichi Kawakami is reputedly Japan's last ninja.In the public mind, this is the typical image of a ninja. (123rf)As the 21st head of the Ban clan, a line of ninjas that can trace its history back some 500 years, Kawakami is considered by some to be t
Aug. 20, 2012
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Culture becomes center of Korea-China ties
This is the sixth and last in a series of articles to mark the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between South Korea and China. ― Ed.The term “hallyu” was first coined in the late 1990s by Chinese journalists to describe Chinese people’s craze over Korean TV dramas. Hallyu, meaning Korean Wave, has continued for more than ten years and has sparked China’s interest in other Korean cultural content and business industries such as Korean products, food, tourism, medical services and even the Kore
Aug. 19, 2012
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Video store owner fights back on unscrupulous customers
A video store owner who lost $26,000 in unpaid late fees and unreturned videos over the past three years, said she publicly exposed the names of customers who caused her lossesChristie Ross in North Carolina set a whiteboard she coined the “Wall of Shame” in front of her store with 300 names of people who either had not paid late fees or returned videos.“It probably is harsh, but the way I look at it is -- a lot of these people have cussed us,” Ross said. “Who cares about late fees?”In addition
Aug. 17, 2012
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Cultural figures to hold forum in Seoul
International cultural leaders will gather next month in Seoul to experience Korean culture and discuss how to better promote it. The Corea Image Communication Institute will invite 14 cultural icons from around the world to its third 2012 Culture Communication Forum from Sept. 4-6. The CICI organized the C20 (Culture 20) side event during the G20 Seoul Summit in 2010. “The third CCF is an event that facilitates cultural communication among the participating leaders and helps them learn Korean c
Aug. 15, 2012
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Study: Fighting bullies pushed evolution
Stopping bullying has an evolutionary basis, a U.S. researcher says, preventing them from monopolizing resources so groups can increase their odds of survival.The urge to band together against strong aggressors is a key to humanity's success as a species, biomathematician Sergey Gavrilets at the University of Tennessee said.He used mathematical models to investigate why humans exhibit strong egali
Aug. 15, 2012
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Opening a door to traditional Korean culture
Korean Buddhist cultural offerings designed to go globalBuddhism is not just a religion in Korea. It is an integral cultural asset that has substantially contributed to the development of the country’s tradition and arts for the last 1,700 years. The Korean Buddhist culture now attempts to go abroad in an effort to better serve the rising global demand for learning about Korean history and culture, thanks to the popularity of K-pop around the world.The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, an affil
Aug. 14, 2012
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Evidence for story of Samson and the lion?
(123rf)Israeli archaeologists say a recently unearthed seal may add substance to the biblical story of Samson and the lion.A seal measuring about a half-inch in diameter, which depicts a human figure next to a lion, was discovered at the archaeological site of Beth Shemesh, located between the biblical cities of Zorah and Eshtaol where the Bible's book of Judges says Samson was born, flourished an
Aug. 14, 2012
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[Announcement] New Korea Herald launched
The Korea Herald has established itself as the country’s largest English newspaper over the past six decades by providing quality news and analyses to readers both at home and abroad.Ahead of the 60th anniversary of The Korea Herald and the 10th anniversary of the renaming of The Herald Business next year, the paper unveiled a new design and new content on Tuesday to better serve our readers. The revamped design aims to offer visually sophisticated and reader-friendly content. The most visually
Aug. 13, 2012
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Chairman Hong sets new corporate vision
Jungwook Hong, chairman and largest shareholder of Herald Corp., has launched new corporate vision “Re-imagine!” after four years as a lawmaker in the National Assembly. In a recent interview with The Korea Herald, Hong spoke about his intention to expand the company’s presence beyond the media. Hong outlined his plan to create a company that influences consumers’ lifestyles, revealing his ambition to enter the consumer market with a series of new businesses.Following is a Q&A with Hong.KH: What
Aug. 13, 2012
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Korea Herald keeps lead in local English daily market
The Korea Herald had the largest circulation of the English-language dailies published in Korea last year, according to a report on the circulation of the country’s dailies by the Korean unit of Audit Bureau of Circulations.The Korea Herald topped the English daily market share with 46 percent in 2011, followed by its two domestic competitors with 28 percent and 26 percent.In terms of paid circulation, The Korea Herald was the only English-language newspaper that saw an increase last year.Paid c
Aug. 13, 2012
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Top English newspaper’s multi-platform strategy spearheads digital trend
Today’s versatile, cutting-edge devices like smartphones and tablet PCs have reshaped how people obtain information. Released in 2009 in Korea, Apple’s iPhone has allowed Korean users to enjoy multimedia content anywhere, anytime. The multimedia function was further strengthened by tablet PCs’ bigger screens and better processing power.The digitization movement is also rapidly changing the news industry. Gone are the days when people sat on the couch waiting for the 9 o’clock news or the morning
Aug. 13, 2012
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Forget ‘Borat’ - D.C. exhibit shows the real Kazakhstan
WASHINGTON -- The first question might be, where is Kazakhstan? The second is, why go see an exhibit about it?The answer is simple. Kazakhstan is basically unknown to Americans outside of the 2006 movie “Borat,” and has more to offer.“Nomads and Networks,” which opened Saturday at the Arthur M. Sackler museum in Washington, D.C., provides a snapshot of this vast country and its ancient history.Found to the south of Russia and the west of Mongolia and China, Kazakhstan is slightly less than four
Aug. 13, 2012
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Oldest recording of national anthem unveiled
The 1942 recording of the Korean national anthem performed by Korean-Americans reveals longing for the country’s independenceThe oldest existing recording of the Korean national anthem, or “Aegukga,” performed by Korean-American men and women in 1942 while Korea was under Japanese colonial rule, was revealed for the first time in Seoul on Monday. The state-run Independence Hall of Korea unveiled the record that has three songs ― old and new versions of the national anthem and “Mugungwha,” or th
Aug. 13, 2012
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[Announcement] New Korea Herald to be launched Aug. 14
The Korea Herald has established itself as the country’s largest English newspaper over the past six decades by providing quality news and analyses to readers both at home and abroad.Ahead of the 60th anniversary of The Korea Herald and the 10th anniversary of the renaming of The Herald Business next year, the paper is to unveil a new design and content selection on Aug. 14 to better serve our readers. The revamped design will offer visually sophisticated and reader-friendly content. The most vi
Aug. 12, 2012
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Archaeologists cover up Afghan heritage
BAMIYAN, Afghanistan (AFP) ― “It’s there,” says an archaeologist pointing to the ground, where fragments of a Buddha statue from the ancient Gandhara civilisation have been covered up to stop them being stolen or vandalised.Just months before the U.S.-led invasion in 2001, the Taliban regime shocked the world by destroying two giant, 1,500-year-old Buddhas in the rocky Bamiyan valley, branding them un-Islamic.More than 10 years on Western experts say Afghanistan’s ancient Buddhist and early Isla
Aug. 12, 2012
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Bringing King Sejong’s dream to the world
Institute aims to export standardized Korean language courses, culture overseasIn 1443, King Sejong invented the Korean alphabet, called Hunminjeongeum, or the “proper phonetic system to educate the people.” The system was created for those of his subjects who could not read Chinese characters. But he could never have realized that more than 500 years later his invention would be used globally.The number of Korean languages users worldwide is estimated at more than 80 million. And the figure is
Aug. 10, 2012
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Retired colonel’s unfinished teaching job in Kenya
Six years ago, Kim Eung-soo, a retired Air Force colonel, wanted to do something that would make a difference. Teaching Korean language and culture to foreign laborers in Korea seemed like a worthwhile thing to do, so he took an intensive training course to become a Korean language lecturer. After graduation, however, he made an unusual choice ― opening a Korean language class in Nairobi, Kenya, not Seoul.“There was no one there to teach Korean but Kenyan people wanted someone to be there. And I
Aug. 10, 2012
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Wash away the heat
Different types of swimming pools offer entertainment, reliefAlthough the record-breaking temperatures that gripped the nation have abated somewhat and the heat wave warning was removed early Friday, the weather is still expected to remain warm. A number of pools in the city offer both cool relief as well as dining and entertainment opportunities for the Seoulites seeking a break from the dog days of summer close to home. There is an “infinity edge” pool, where swimmers cannot see the edges of
Aug. 10, 2012
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Australia excludes Korean from major foreign language education
The Australian government reportedly decided to remove Korean language from the major foreign languages officially taught in Australian schools.News reports said the Korean Education Centre and Korean Cultural Office located in Sidney said on Friday the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority decided to exclude Korean from the foreign language list.ACARA, an independent organization under the Australian government, takes charge of curriculum assessment and evaluation for schools
Aug. 10, 2012
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Korea to expand program to cultivate culture experts
The government will expand both in quality and quantity its education program for aspiring creators of content related to traditional Korean culture, the culture ministry said Wednesday.The ministry has offered a month-long education course on traditional Korean culture for producers, scriptwriters and others with creative jobs in the broadcasting and movie industries, since April, so they can play a role in increasing the world’s awareness of Korean traditional culture through their work.It has
Aug. 8, 2012