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Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians and 1 American from the International Space Station returns to Earth
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Social affairs
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Industry
Feb 21, 2019
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Korean bio firms wrangle over DTC regulatory sandbox
Industry
Feb 21, 2019
Companies upset over genetic testing deregulation
[Monitor] Korea prepares grand budget scheme for new industries
Industry
Feb 21, 2019
South Korea has decided to spend some 3.5 trillion won ($3.11 billion won) to nurture eight leading industries such as smart farms, smart cities, financial technology, drones and electric vehicles in the latest 10-year plan. It will be spent on research and development of the industries. The total allocated budget marks an increase of 77.9 percent from last year.The plan was announced by Hong Nam-ki, the minister of economy and finance, at the central government complex in Seoul.(khnews@heraldco
Ex-Moon aide handed 6-year jail term for graft, avoids being arrested
Social affairs
Feb 21, 2019
A court on Thursday handed down a six-year prison term to a former senior secretary to President Moon Jae-in over a corruption case relating to a gaming industry body.Jun Byung-hun, an ex-presidential aide for political affairs, was convicted of forcing two home shopping channels and a telecom company to donate 550 million won ($514,260) between 2014 and 2017 to the Korea e-Sports Association, over which he practically held control. But he was not taken into custody after the ruling. Jun Byung-h
[Photo News] Tada to launch premium cab service, invites taxi drivers to join
Transport
Feb 21, 2019
Socar CEO Lee Jae-woong (Yonhap)Socar CEO Lee Jae-woong introduces the launch of a premium cab service version of Tada set for April, at a press conference in Seoul on Friday. Based on the rapid growth of the rental van-hailing service since last year, Lee said Tada Premium will invite taxi drivers and companies to join them in providing the premium cab service, starting with 100 vehicles for Seoul, to be expanded to 1,000 nationwide by the year’s end. Tada, which operates within the legal realm
[Newsmaker] Why would Chey leave SK Holdings board?
Industry
Feb 21, 2019
The reported departure of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won from the boardroom of the conglomerate’s holding company drew heated interest from the market on Thursday, with many viewing it as an effort to improve transparency in corporate governance. Some aggressive analysts also interpret the move as a prelude to more governance restructuring to raise SK Holdings’ stock value. According to local reports, Chey plans to leave the boardroom of SK Holdings and will have CEOs of other affiliates to do t
Kia Motors joins hands with JYP for new advertising strategy
Transport
Feb 21, 2019
KIA Motors has reached out to the K-pop industry, this time collaborating with JYP Entertainment’s rising new girl group ITZY in a music video.Kia Motors revealed on Thursday a behind-the-scenes video for ITZY’s debut music video, titled “Dalla Dalla,” featuring its new box car the Soul Booster. Members of ITZY stand in front of Kia Motors’ Soul Booster, featured in their debut music video, “Dalla Dalla." (Kia Motors)This is not the first time Kia Motors has partnered with a K-pop group. It is c
‘Sun-Kissed Family’ promises story of adults through child’s eyes
Film
Feb 21, 2019
The cast of “Sun-Kissed Family” emphasized that the upcoming comedy film defies expectations by straying away from the formula for Korean family flicks. “Most family films play by the book, but this one destroys the existing format and was very open sexually. It depicts things that would happen in a European country in a fun way,” said Park Hee-soon, who plays the lead role of Jun-ho, during a press conference for the film in Seoul on Monday. “Sun-Kissed Family” / Megabox Plus M The poster for “
KAEMS to provide first maintenance for Boeing 737
Industry
Feb 21, 2019
Korea Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service said Thursday it will begin providing aircraft maintenance for the Boeing 737. KAEMS, which is a service provider for aircraft maintenance, repair and operations, was jointly launched in July last year by Korea Aerospace Industries, Korea Airports Corporation, BNK Financial Group, Jeju Air and Eastar Jet. (Yonhap)The launch was designed to offer wider options for Korean aircrafts that depend on foreign companies for their maintenance. Korean airli
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week
Film
Feb 21, 2019
Innocent Witness (Korea) Opened Feb.13DramaDirected by Lee HanSun-ho (Jung Woo-sung) is a former human-rights lawyer who has given up on his dream of helping the little guys, in exchange for fatter paychecks. He takes on the case of an alleged murder of an old man, in which the only piece of evidence is testimony by autistic 15-year-old Ji-woo (Kim Hyang-gi), who witnessed the entire incident across the street from her window.Extreme Job (Korea)Opened Jan. 23ComedyDirected by Lee Byeong-heonA te
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
Travel
Feb 21, 2019
Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France The Little Prince Lighting Festival of Petite France is being held at the Petite France Park in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province. Buildings and streets as well as Christmas trees have been decorated with sparkling lights. There are also events such as performances featuring marionettes and magic as well as the opportunity to experience plaster art. The festival is being held through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.Admission fees are 10,000 for ch
[Weekender] How cheese transformed a poor village: The story of Imsil Cheese
Travel
Feb 21, 2019
Imsil-gun, a tiny rural village in North Jeolla Province, is a town that most people in South Korea have heard of and precious few have visited. For starters, a trip there via public transportation is not easy.It is secluded behind mountains and admittedly scenic rivers, crouching behind the slopes just a little over 20 kilometers from Jeonju. Stretched across 597 square kilometers of mostly farmland and home to a meager 29,160 as of 2019, it is, for the most part, but a tiny speck on the map. B
Hide and Seek, new, not-quite-underground bakery-deli
Food&Beverage
Feb 21, 2019
Baked goods, sandwiches and salads at Darling Kitchen offshoot
Hyundai Steel apologizes for worker’s death at plant
Industry
Feb 21, 2019
Hyundai-Steel on Thursday apologized for the death of its worker at its plant in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, which has repeatedly seen workplace accidents over the past decade. “We send our deep condolences to the victims and their families. We will do our best to cooperate with related organizations on the investigation and we take safety measures not to repeat this accident,” the firm said in a statement.(Yonhap)At 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, a worker died after being caught in a coal con
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