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Jul 11, 2020 Industry

[Weekender] Is she real? Artificial humans move to the fore

The question remains: Why do humans create other human-looking things? Why should artificial intelligence take on the form of a biped, with an inviting smile and a helpful tone of voice? Confronted ...

[Weekender] COVID-19: Summertime safety tips

Summer is in full swing amid an ever deepening pandemic. As the virus is new, figuring out how to navigate the season safely can be daunting. Health experts share their responses to some of the popul...

Jul 4, 2020
Health
[Weekender] Jeju Island is a sanctuary in virus times

The Seogwipo Daily Olle Market is the biggest market in Seogwipo. Founded in 1960, it has 200 stores and 140 stalls. Though the market has a 60-year history, the facilities are relatively modern as i...

Jun 27, 2020
Travel
[Weekender] As pandemic rages, funds test water with robo-investing

Since its inception in 2015, robo-investing has emerged as a tool with the potential to minimize the impact of market volatility in South Korea. The profitability of this investment method -- based ...

Jun 20, 2020
Markets
[Weekender] Fake meat no more faux pas in Korea

This year, Dongwon added Beyond Beef and Beyond Sausage to its imported products. In February, Lotte’s fast-food chain Lotteria rolled out its Miracle Burger, a first plant-based patty burger presen...

Jun 13, 2020
Industry
[Weekender] Coming back home, seven decades after war

Guided by the military, a group of 70 volunteers will be given an opportunity to hike the trail at three locations -- in western Paju City, central Cheorwon and eastern Goseong Counties -- all adjace...

Jun 6, 2020
Defense
[Weekender] Changes in architectural design inevitable in post-COVID-19 era

The post-COVID-19 era is looming, bringing changes to what people considered normal. As the world deals with this highly contagious disease and prepares for other viruses in the future, interior desi...

May 30, 2020
Arts&Design
[Weekender] Bracing for summer heat in times of COVID-19

Go abroad online Despite lingering dangers, it is difficult to resist the desire to soak up the sun in summer. But there are alternatives. While some people chose to spend their vacations in nearby...

May 23, 2020
Social affairs
[Weekender] Tightrope walk between hair regrowth and side effects

“I’ve been told about the possible adverse reactions of finasteride, but I still take it because I know the percentage of men who become impotent are only a fraction,” said Kang Si-hoon, a 33-year-ol...

May 16, 2020
Industry
[Weekender] Coronavirus takes silent toll on children

Children have their own set of problems and distresses amid the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak, experts say, as they are forced to forgo childhood necessities such as outdoor fun and play -- and,...

May 9, 2020
Social affairs
[Weekender] New social norms emerge in the age of COVID-19

As the number of new COVID-19 infection cases continued to fall, the government began applying a relaxed social distancing advisory starting April 20. Despite the eased guideline, many Koreans are s...

May 2, 2020
Culture
[Weekender] From vintage furniture to Fendi: Flea markets go mobile

Reflected in the size of its user base, Danggeun Market has the perfect mobile system for haggling. Besides the messaging rooms where sellers can talk with buyers privately one-on-one, the interface ...

Apr 25, 2020
Markets
[Weekender] Make room for us: 5060 generation redefines aging

New attitudes The OPAL generation appears to have a different attitude toward aging, as they were brought up in a more affluent time than their parents and are better educated, said Koh Seon-ju, a d...

Apr 18, 2020
Industry
[Weekender] Solidarity at time of crisis

By Park Han-na ( hnpark@heraldcorp.com )

Apr 11, 2020
Social affairs
[Weekender] Brighten up home quarantine with home furnishings

As the COVID-19 situation draws out, many of us have been spending all day in our homes. Staying in can be boring, even stressful for some. Worse, we are not sure when this will ever come to an end. ...

Apr 4, 2020
Culture

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