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Amnesty for violent protesters amounts to tolerating illegal rallies
‘Gangnam Style’ continues funky streak
Music
Nov 26, 2017
South Korean singer Psy’s global megahit “Gangnam Style” topped 3 billion views on YouTube on Sunday around 8 a.m.The single was released in July 2012, unleashing worldwide interest in Korea, from its music and fashion to tourism and food. “Gangnam Style” was viewed more than 500 million times within 100 days of its release. Major international media outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, BBC and ABC spotlighted Psy’s “horse dance” as a worldwide sensation. South Korean s
[Herald Interview] Ahn calls for stronger stance on North’s violation of armistice agreement
Politics
Nov 26, 2017
The minor party leader speaks of multiparty system in South Korea's political sphere
Male-centric thrillers continue to flood box office in 2018
Film
Nov 26, 2017
Four major distributors’ plans show another year of dearth of female-led films
Wanna One, Seventeen win at 2017 MAMA in Vietnam
Music
Nov 26, 2017
K-pop boy bands Wanna One and Seventeen took home trophies at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards at Hoa Binh Theater in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Saturday. At the event, Wanna One won the Best of Next award, while Seventeen won the Worldwide Favorite Artist award. Wanna One receives the Best of Next award at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards at Hoa Binh Theater in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Saturday. (CJ E&M)“It is an honor to be invited to MAMA alongside these great Asian artists. Thank you Mn
Hyundai Motor vice chairman re-elected to lead World Archery Asia
Industry
Nov 26, 2017
Hyundai Motor Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun has been re-elected as president of the World Archery Asia for a fourth consecutive term, the company said Sunday. Hyundai Motor Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun (Yonhap)Chung, who has headed the WAA since 2005, was re-elected to serve until 2021 during a general meeting of 33 national representatives, Hyundai Motor said in a statement. Under his leadership, the association has actively promoted the sport, including offering equipment to WAA member nations an
Mercedes-Benz sales in Korea exceeds 60,000 units
Transport
Nov 26, 2017
Mercedes-Benz’s combined sales in Korea are forecast to surpass the 60,000 mark in November, according to the German Automaker’s sales unit here Sunday.The combined sales of Mercedes-Benz as of October was 58,060 units, up by 30.3 percent on-year. Given the monthly average sales, the combined sales are expected to pass well over 60,000 units as of the end of November, the company said. (Yonhap)The detailed monthly sales for November, however, remained undisclosed by the company.The 2017 sales r
[Newsmaker] Seoul delays plan to ban public smoking
Social affairs
Nov 26, 2017
Majority of public backs smoking ban on streets; smokers reignite debate over ‘right to smoke’
Samsung to supply LTE smartphones for UK emergency network
Technology
Nov 26, 2017
Samsung Electronics announced Sunday that it will start supplying Long Term Evolution smartphones and related accessories to the UK’s new emergency services network for police, fire, ambulance and other public safety users across the country.The company’s LTE smartphones won an exclusive contract from the UK’s Home Office for their water resistance and emergency functions including voice services, according to company officials.The emergency services network is to replace the current airwave sys
LG vice chairman pledges to automate contractors’ production facilities
Technology
Nov 26, 2017
Jo Seong-jin, vice chairman and CEO of LG Electronics pledged to expand the company’s efforts to automate production facilities and to consequently enhance manufacturing competitiveness in the global market, according to officials Sunday.“Capabilities at the production lines will determine the fate of the competition in the fourth industrial revolution era,” Jo said Friday at a workshop that invited officials from the company’s contractors, in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. LG Elec. Vice C
[Herald Interview] China chip tech to catch up by 2035: expert
Technology
Nov 26, 2017
Chinese expert says China’s booming integrated circuit industry is new normal, not threat to global market
Samsung SDS wins blockchain project from Seoul Metropolitan Govt
Technology
Nov 26, 2017
Samsung SDS said Sunday that it will expand its blockchain business from industries to the public sector, marking its newly clinched deal with the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The software solution development unit of Samsung will take part in the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s project to establish an information strategy plan based on blockchain technology. The city government plans to apply blockchain technology to its administrative work across the city’s welfare, public safety and transpo
[From the scene] Indoor farming expert says Korea, Japan need to up investment
Industry
Nov 26, 2017
CHIBA, Japan -- To meet the pace of the aggressive growth of the indoor farming industry in China and the United States, both South Korea and Japan should bet bigger on industry innovation, a Japanese expert said.Toyoki Kozai, professor emeritus of Chiba University and president of the Japan Plant Factory Association, told reporters that Korea should spur efforts to invest in smart indoor farming technologies.“Indoor horticulture farms are attracting an increasing level of investment, especially
Equity funds in Korea gain on bull market, bond funds dwindle
Markets
Nov 26, 2017
Equity funds in Korea gain on bull market, bond funds dwindleBy Son Ji-hyoungStock market momentum and a looming key rate hike by the central bank in South Korea drove up domestic equity fund investment, while leaving local bond funds bearish, data showed Sunday.Riding the stock bull run in both the first-tier Kospi and second-tier Kosdaq, private and public equity funds in Korea had 78.6 trillion won ($72.3 million) of net assets as of Wednesday, according to data compiled by the Korea Financia
Red ginseng for children gains popularity in low birth era
Industry
Nov 26, 2017
Riding on the expansion of the premium children’s goods market, red ginseng products for children have been gaining popularity among parents here, according to Korea Ginseng Corp.For over a decade, the state-run company has targeted children with signature red ginseng extract products under its signature CheongKwanJang brand. A Korean kid consumes Korean Red Ginseng Kids Tonic. (KGC)“In Korea, it is common for parents to feed herbal supplements to their children to help them build up their immun
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