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Asiana pilots chatbot service
Industry
Nov 13, 2017
Asiana Airlines is beginning a pilot chatbot service through KakaoTalk and Facebook, according to the airline Monday.Passengers flying Asiana will be able to check information in 11 categories, such as reservations, keep track of departures and arrivals and find information about mileage points through the chatbot service, which is available in both Korean and English. Asiana Airlines’ chatbot service on KakaoTalk (Asiana Airlines)The service was developed using Microsoft’s cloud platform Azure
Paris Baguette speeds up efforts to transfer bakers
Industry
Nov 13, 2017
Bakery chain Paris Baguette is speeding up its efforts to hold explanatory sessions for bakers working at its franchises to convince them to agree to employment with a new third-party corporation.The third-party corporation, which will be jointly created by Paris Baguette, franchise owners and outsourcing companies, is designed to allow Paris Baguette to continue employing outsourced bakers at its stores in line with current labor laws.Paris Baguette franchises have employed nearly 5,400 bakers
BoA and Joo Won confirm rumors of breakup
Television
Nov 13, 2017
Singer BoA and actor Joo Won recently put an end to their romantic relationship, with their respective agencies, S.M. Entertainment and Huayi Brothers, confirming the reports Monday. The two had first met in 2015 through acquaintances and became close, as they had similar interests. During the latter half of 2016, BoA and Joo Won’s relationship turned into a romantic one. They publicly acknowledged they were dating in January 2017. (Yonhap)BoA has kept herself busy juggling jobs as a singer and
‘South Africa offers peerless tourism wonders’
Diplomatic Circuit
Nov 13, 2017
“There are seven reasons why South Africa is arguably the most beautiful tourism destination in the world.”
[Noah Feldman] What Trump’s odd comment on China trade reveals
Viewpoints
Nov 13, 2017
No Donald Trump trip would be complete without a shocking quote, and last week in Beijing, at the Great Hall of the People, the president obliged. After declaring the economic playing field between China and the US “one-sided” and “unfair,” he continued with a big “but”: “I don’t blame China,” Trump told the audience of business leaders from both countries. “After all, who can blame a country for being able to take advantage of another country for benefit of their citizens? I give China great cr
[Zev Chafets] Saudi Prince’s revolution is the real Arab Spring
Viewpoints
Nov 13, 2017
When Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia rounded up 500-head of royals and billionaires last weekend and tossed them into luxury confinement, it was more than just a power grab by a young man in a hurry. It was a revolution. But of what kind? Faisal J. Abbas, the editor of the Arab News, the English-language daily that normally speaks for the government, provided an answer of sorts from the Saudi perspective. “With all due respect to the pundits out there, ‘experts’ analyzing Saudi
[Christopher Balding] China banks need more than ‘for sale’ signs
Viewpoints
Nov 13, 2017
In a surprise announcement, the Chinese Ministry of Finance declared on Friday that it will henceforth allow foreigners to own Chinese banks outright and gain majority stakes in insurance and securities firms. While dramatic, this isn’t China’s first effort to open up its economy to outside expertise and competition. If they want this one to succeed, officials will need to do more than hang out a “for sale” sign. Ever since joining the World Trade Organization in 2000, China has continued to pro
[Adam B. Schiff] Silicon Valley has a duty to help with the Russia investigation. Here’s how
Viewpoints
Nov 13, 2017
As a Californian, I’m proud that our state boasts so many leading technology companies. As a member of the House Intelligence Committee leading an investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, I need the assistance of those same companies in our investigation so that together we can protect future elections from foreign influence.In January, the Intelligence Community assessed that the Russians’ sophisticated campaign was designed to help Donald Trump, damage Hillary Clinton and
[Steven Camarota] Let’s end the diversity visa lottery
Viewpoints
Nov 13, 2017
News reports indicate that Sayfullo Saipov, who allegedly killed eight and wounded 11 in the recent truck attack in New York, entered the country from Uzbekistan through the diversity visa lottery. He is not the first presumed terrorist to enter using the program. Lottery terrorists include Hesham Mohamed Ali Hedayet, who shot up an El-Al ticket counter in 2002, killing two, and Imran Mandhai, who planned to bomb power stations in Florida the same year.The diversity visa lottery seems ideally su
[Editorial] Status quo
Editorial
Nov 13, 2017
Leaders fail to find breakthrough on North Korea crisis
MLB tenders status checks on 3 Korean players
Baseball
Nov 13, 2017
Major League Baseball has checked on the availability of three South Korean players in the market this offseason, league officials here said Monday.The Korea Baseball Organization said MLB tendered status checks on Lotte Giants outfielder Son A-seop, Kia Tigers left-hander Yang Hyeon-jong and SK Wyverns outfielder Jung Eui-yoon on Sunday.The KBO responded on Monday that Son and Jung are both free agents and may sign with any club, but Yang, the reigning KBO MVP, remains under the Tigers' control
Parliament fails to adopt hearing report on venture minister nominee
Politics
Nov 13, 2017
A parliamentary committee failed Monday to adopt a report on the outcome of its confirmation hearing on Venture Minister-nominee Hong Jong-haak due to opposition parties' objection.The publication of the report is a key procedure before President Moon Jae-in officially appoints the nominee. Without the publication, Moon can press ahead with his appointment, but the move will likely inflame the opposition bloc.The main opposition Liberty Korea Party and People's Party have called the former econ
MBC's largest shareholder decides to sack company president
Television
Nov 13, 2017
The largest shareholder of the nation's second largest public broadcaster Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation on Monday voted to fire the company president Kim Jang-kyom for his "politically biased" control of the company's news coverage.The Foundation for Broadcast Culture passed a motion on the dismissal of Kim through its eighth extraordinary board meeting in Seoul. Of six FBC board members present, five voted in favor of the motion with one abstention. MBC unionists rejoice at the news of Kim Ja
[Herald Interview] Masterminding building blocks of future with World Bank
Diplomatic Circuit
Nov 13, 2017
“Money doesn’t automatically bring results you expect if you don’t use it properly.”
Louis Vuitton’s sales in Korea slump
Industry
Nov 13, 2017
The sales growth rate of Louis Vuitton has backtracked this year at the nation’s major department stores, losing its market prestige as one of the most desired luxury brands, industry sources said Monday. A Louis Vuitton retail shop in Korea (Yonhap)According to market insiders, sales of the French luxury brand at a department store between January and October slipped 5.3 percent from the same period last year, while that of its rival luxury brands, Chanel and Hermes, rose 11.2 percent and 16.5
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