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Tax revenues rise amid concerns over fiscal soundness
Economy
Jan 18, 2018
Korea has seen tax revenues surpass government-set targets in recent years amid rising concerns over its long-term fiscal soundness.According to recent data from the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, national tax revenue amounted to 251.9 trillion won ($236.5 billion) in the first 11 months of 2017, exceeding the yearly revenue goal of 251.1 trillion won. The ministry estimated taxes collected for the whole of last year would reach 270 trillion won, up from 242.6 trillion won a year earlier.It m
Speculations abound on proposed South-North concert
Culture
Jan 18, 2018
Following inter-Korean talks, an announcement was made Wednesday night regarding a joint cultural event at Kumgangsan in North Korea, raising speculations about the performance, its venue and also the possibility that it may mark the resumption of cultural exchanges between the two countries. According to the Unification Ministry on Wednesday, South and North Korea agreed to hold a cultural event at Kumgangsan around late January or early February. Details of the program will be decided through
Women's ice hockey roster announced amid public outcry against South-North team
North Korea
Jan 18, 2018
South Korea’s national ice hockey team announced the full roster for the PyeongChang Olympics on Thursday, a day after South and North Korea agreed to field a joint women’s ice hockey team.Sarah Murray, the national team coach, a former Canadian star and daughter of ex-National Hockey League coach Andy Murray, announced her 23-player team with 14 forwards, six blueliners and three goaltenders. For the men’s team, coach Baek Ji-sun announced his 25 players, with 14 forwards, eight defenses and th
LG kicks off premium AI air conditioner battle
Technology
Jan 18, 2018
LG Electronics kicked off this year’s battle in the market for premium air conditioners equipped with artificial intelligence by introducing its 2018 LG Whisen ThinQ air conditioner at a media event Thursday.“The Whisen ThinQ air conditioner has evolved to an air conditioner that can see, hear, think and speak,” said Song Dae-hyun, president of home appliance and air solutions at LG. Song Dae-hyun (left), president of LG Electronics’ home appliance and air solutions, introduces the 2018 LG Whise
US confirms plans for strategic assets deployment
Defense
Jan 18, 2018
South Korea and the United States have agreed to continue US deployment of strategic assets to and around the Korean Peninsula, Seoul’s government said Thursday, in a bid to maintain military pressure on North Korea despite signs of an Olympic detente between the two Koreas. During Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group meetings held Wednesday in Washington, the US reaffirmed its commitment to provide extended deterrence for South Korea using a full range of its military capabili
YouTube tightens rules to keep content ‘clean’
Technology
Jan 18, 2018
Google to manually screen popular, high-view YouTube videos before attaching ads
[Trending] #CelebFive
Music
Jan 18, 2018
K-pop project group CelebFive took to MBC’s “Show Champion” on Wednesday night to stage a thrilling performance and get fans excited for the groups’ debut. The term “CelebFive” hit the top spot of a real-time trending topics on Naver throughout Thursday, while the footage circulated on social media platforms. (VIVO TV)CelebFive consists of comedians Song Eun-yi, Ahn Young-mi, Shin Bong-sun, Kim Shin-Young and Kim Young-hee. The five have gathered for web comedy show “PanBeolryo,” which airs via
[Newsmaker] Masikryong, hermit kingdom’s controversy-ridden ski resort
Olympic Games
Jan 18, 2018
Two Koreas’ decision to use the North’s Masikryong Ski Resort as training facility draws flak
[Monitor] Vietnam grows as Korea’s major export destination
Economy
Jan 18, 2018
South Korea’s exports to Vietnam have been growing, with the size of the trade surplus for Seoul surpassing that with the United States, data from the Korea International Trade Association showed Thursday.Korea exported $47.7 billion worth of products to Vietnam, accounting for 8.3 percent of the country’s entire outbound shipments. Vietnam is also quickly catching up with the US as a major export destination, with the export value to Vietnam amounting to 69.7 percent of that to the
Lotte World Mall to open KPOP Museum in February
Culture
Jan 18, 2018
The second KPOP Museum is set to open at Lotte World Mall in Jamsil, Seoul, next month.Lotte World Mall said Thursday that prior to the opening, a pop-up event is being held from Wednesday through Jan. 28 at the Atrium on the first floor of the mall. The event titled “Go Back” will feature exhibitions and experiential halls under the theme of music and art popular from the 1950s to 1990s. The first branch of the KPOP Museum opened in April 2015 at Bomun Tourist Complex in Gyeongju, North Gyeongs
Jung Joon-young to debut as pro-gamer
Music
Jan 18, 2018
Singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young is ready to debut as a professional gamer, having joined Team Kongdoo, a professional gaming team.He will compete as a player of “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds,” a multiplayer online shooting game. “Jung joined the team Wednesday in an official joining ceremony,” said Jeong’s management agency C9 Entertainment on Thursday. Kongdoo Co.’s CEO Seo Kyung-jong said, “We scouted Jung, valuing his skills and passion as a gamer.” “I certainly know the difference between
Koreas’ Olympic collaboration strewn with pitfalls and controversies
North Korea
Jan 18, 2018
While the government celebrates Wednesday’s inter-Korean agreement on the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games as a step forward in creating a “peace Olympics,” controversies and potential pitfalls remain. Players from both South Korea and North Korea pose for group pictures after their game at the International Ice Hockey Federation Women`s World Championship Division II Group A tournament at Gangneung Hockey Centre in Gangneung, Gangwon Province in April 2017. (Yonhap)On Wednesday, the two Koreas
‘Splash of Old in New’ curates Korea in eyes of fashion
Arts&Design
Jan 18, 2018
To enjoy a photo exhibition that portrays abstract Korean concepts in the perspective of fashion, a visitor needs to bring three packages each of ramen and instant rice.Such is the admission charged at “A Splash of Old in the New,” a photo exhibition running through Sunday at the Gangnam Tourist Information Center in Seoul. The exhibition “A Splash of Old in the New” is underway at Gangnam Tourist Information Center at Apgujeong-dong, Seoul, through Sunday. (Photo by Im Eun-byel / The Korea Hera
Hyundai, Kia see record-high new car registrations in Europe 2017
Transport
Jan 18, 2018
Hyundai and Kia Motors, South Korea’s top two automotive companies by sales, posted a record-high 995,383 units of newly registered vehicles in Europe last year, industry data showed Thursday.The combined number of newly registered cars made by the two companies rose 5.8 percent on-year in 2017 to 995,383 units from 940,693 units in the previous year, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). Registrations of Kia Motors’ cars jumped 8.5 percent on-year to 4
Hyundai Motor Group moves to improve shareholder rights
Transport
Jan 18, 2018
Hyundai Motor Group has decided to select a director representing shareholders out of candidates recommended by shareholders, seeking to boost shareholder’s rights and interest, the group said Thursday. Under the new system, stockholders here and overseas can recommend candidates through a website to the board dedicated to transparent management.Previously, an outside director in the board responsible for transparent management was chosen to represent shareholders, Hyundai Motor said.The nominat
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