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Gov't warns of possible nicotine overdose thru use of e-cigarettes

HealthMay 19, 2015

The South Korean government warned of a possible overdose of nicotine for those who smoke electronic cigarettes Tuesday, while ordering a recall of 10 e-cigarettes over defective power cord plugs that may cause a fire or electric shock. The 10 electric cord plugs of e-cigarettes subject to a recall contain a defective electrical insulator that may break down when exposed to an alternating current of over 3,000 volts, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. All 10 products are
[Herald Interview] The art and science of translation

PeopleMay 18, 2015

Two young Indian translators aim to spread Korean literature to English-speaking readers
[Markets & Merchants] Moran Market has everything you need

TravelMay 18, 2015

Gyeonggi’s biggest traditional market famous for ‘oiljang’ flea market
[Herald Interview] Expedia seeks to change Korean vacation perceptions

TravelMay 18, 2015

Koreans take the fewest vacations in the world, according to a survey by Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company.They go on a vacation for about eight days a year, well below the world average of 20 days. The French take about 30 days of vacation.The company’s 2014 survey showed that this was mostly because of the negative perception of vacation by Korean bosses, and their tight work schedule.Faced with Korea’s longstanding rigid labor policy, Expedia seeks to change this by increasin
Park honors Ebola relief team

HealthMay 17, 2015

President Park Geun-hye has awarded medals to 24 health care professionals for completing a nearly three-month Ebola relief mission in Sierra Leone. “I was deeply touched to find out that so many health care professionals applied for this mission in spite of the potential risks,” Park told the health care workers during the ceremony at Cheong Wa Dae last Friday. “We believe philanthropy requires courage. I am convinced that the completion of this mission has been indebted to your courageous deci
Changing the world one building at a time

Arts&DesignMay 15, 2015

A child of the radical ’60s, Koolhaas obsessed with transformation, improvement
Travel Bits

TravelMay 15, 2015

Hadong Wild Tea FestivalHadong County in South Gyeongsang Province will host the 19th Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival from May 22-25.The festival will include programs to educate about Hadong’s unique tea history that dates back to the Unified Silla era.It will also have programs where visitors can hand-pick wild tea leaves from the gardens, and make teas, with demonstrations on tea-drinking etiquette for the young.Hadong officials said the festival will hold sideline events such as singing co
Historic charm meets modernism in Thuringia

TravelMay 15, 2015

Discover the land of great thinkers and artists - Luther, Bach, Goethe and Schiller
Around the Hotels

Food&BeverageMay 15, 2015

Early summer getaway at Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa ResortHilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort is offering the “Early Summer Package” for those planning a cooler, less-crowded early getaway for the upcoming summer season. The all-inclusive package includes a one-night stay in a suite room, breakfast buffet and dinner set. Also provided are a 60-minute spa program featuring a milk bath, foot bath, exfoliation and massage for the discounted price of 99,000 won, and a gift set of basic skin care, face
New York-style pies at Pizza Iconic

Food&BeverageMay 15, 2015

New pizza shop in Samseong-dong serves huge 45-cm pies
Boosting serotonin

HealthMay 14, 2015

Serotonin is also called the “happy substance” or “study substance” because it is associated with happiness and learning ability in modern people living busy lives. It also calms the mind and improves immunity, as well as promoting endorphin production.Lifestyle factors that increase serotonin1. Eat foods rich in vitamins B6 and B3, and magnesiumThese substances are needed to make serotonin from tryptophan.Foods rich in vitamins B6 and B3: brown rice, whole wheat, peanuts, shiitake mushrooms, oy
Gwangju Universiade to offer cultural festivals

CultureMay 14, 2015

The 2015 Summer Universiade in Gwangju between July 3 and 14 will not just be about college athletes and teams from around the world completing for shiny medals.The sports gala will also hold festivals, music events and art exhibitions that best represent the host city.The Gwangju Universiade Organizing Committee said the “Cultureversiade” would be held on the sidelines of the games in line with the University Games’ concept of “Eco-friendliness, Peace, IT and Culture,” or “EPIC.”In partnership
‘Hello, Mr. K’ concert series invites expats

CultureMay 14, 2015

The Korean Culture and Information Service said on Thursday that it would launch a program called “Hello, Mr. K,” aimed at promoting the Korean culture and arts to foreigners living in the country.The agency, which is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will begin the series with a concert at Yonsei University in Seoul on Friday, inviting some 1,600 foreign students studying in Korea. The event will include a live dance performance using LED technology, and nongak, a traditional
The Korean inside Lee Chang-rae

BooksMay 14, 2015

20 years after ‘Native Speaker,’ Korean-American novelist discusses distinct Korean-ness in his works
S. Korean sailor to complete solo, non-stop trip around world

TravelMay 14, 2015

A nearly unknown South Korean sailor will have successfully completed a solo, non-stop trip around the globe this weekend, becoming the world's sixth person ever to do so, the government said Thursday.Kim Seung-jin, 53, is scheduled to arrive at a port in Oemok, some 120 kilometers south of Seoul, on Saturday after a 41,900-kilometer journey around the world all by himself, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.The documentary film producer embarked on his long and possibly hideous j