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[From the Scene] At 1st press conference in 631 days, Yoon seeks to mend media ties
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New Seoul-Zurich route launched after 27 years
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Yoon doubles down on repeal of financial investment income tax
Korea News Editors' Association appoints new secretary-general
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[Weekender] World’s first EV expo kicks off on Jejudo
Industry
Mar 14, 2014
The International Electric Vehicle Expo, the world’s first exhibition solely dedicated to fully-electric vehicles, will be held from March 15-21 on Jejudo Island, with some 40 carmakers, battery suppliers and other EV-related companies joining from Korea and abroad. Seven carmakers ― Renault Samsung Motors, Kia Motors, BMW, Nissan, GM Korea, Mia Electric and Tajima ― will display their latest EV models during the weeklong program. The BMW i3, Nissan Leaf and the Mia minibus will make their Korea
[Weekender] Jejudo an emerging test bed for future cars
Industry
Mar 14, 2014
State support, climate, infrastructure of island ideal for global carmakers
[Weekender] Deja vu
Television
Mar 7, 2014
Nostalgia for ’90s sparks retro culture boom
[Weekender] Old music bridges generations
Music
Mar 7, 2014
In a popular cartoon on the Internet, a man in his early 40s holds a floppy disk and asks a young boy, “Have you seen one of these before?” to which the boy exclaims, “Wow, you made a 3-D model of the save icon!”Poking fun at the generational gap between the youth of today and the middle-aged, the cartoon is a reminder of the inevitable differences in culture and shared memories between different generations.However, at a small bar-club in Hongdae ― decorated with shelves full of old LP records,
[Weekender] Reliving good old days
Culture
Mar 7, 2014
When 41-year-old housewife Kim Soo-yeon recalls the early 1990s, it is with dreamy eyes and a hint of excitement in her voice. Her hero, late singer Kim Kwang-seok still roamed the stage, job prospects were bright as Korea’s economy continued to grow, and she was ready to enjoy what the world had to offer. “Those were my golden days. Back then, I felt like I could achieve anything,” Kim said. By the time she finished college in the late 1990s, however, the Asian financial crisis had struck and s
[Weekender] Analog-faced high-tech gadgets lure buyers
Industry
Mar 7, 2014
From digital cameras that feature designs from the 1970s to television sets with dials, a growing number of electronics brands are exploiting the nostalgic yearning for the past to attract people who miss the analog days. Ham Sun-hae is one of those consumers who find retro-inspired appliances a great fit for her home. “Even though I already have a television at home, I want another vintage-looking television set for decoration,” said Ham, a 35-year-old office worker. “I like the warm and cozy f
[Weekender] Retro fever sweeps Korean consumers
Culture
Mar 7, 2014
Twenty-four-year-old college student Rho Jyong-ho has been all about retro these days.“Lately, I’ve been spending the majority of my weekends watching movies and dramas that are set in the 1990s,” said Rho. “Although I can relate to some things from when I was growing up, there are a lot more things that I can’t recall, probably because I was too young.”Rho is one of many people in Korea who are currently immersed in “retro fever.”The craze over retro products and culture that has been spreading
[Weekender] Chic, handy and green
National
Feb 28, 2014
Eco-design promises to change the way goods are conceived, produced and consumed
[Weekender] Eco-goods carve out niche
Arts&Design
Feb 28, 2014
Innovators fuse aesthetics, practicality, environmental value
[Weekender] Consumers to drive green market
National
Feb 28, 2014
Consumer pressure will mean that designers who incorporate green ideas into the way products are conceived, produced and consumed will prevail in future, according to Kim Dae-ho, author of bestsellers “Eco-Design” and “Eco-Creator.”From active recycling to zero waste disposal, people and businesses will value products that are designed in ways that harm the environment less and deliver more socially responsible messages, he said. Kim has identified a school of people who are motivated by environ
[Weekender] Sustainable design gaining traction
National
Feb 28, 2014
The concept of eco-design, adding environmental value to design or vice versa, is taking root in Korea as people open their eyes to the importance of the environment and eschew instant gratification when it involves products that pollute.Recognizing the huge economic potential of eco-design, the government is running various programs to help businesses and individuals commercialize their creative eco-friendly ideas. Marketers are utilizing this concept on their own by focusing on an expanding se
[Weekender] Biomimicry: Seeking answers from nature
Science
Feb 21, 2014
The scene of a blind man walking along a street using a white cane may be a familiar sight, but these days his cane might have a secret edge ― an advantage made possible by a process that took place over tens of millions of years. The cane, developed by a U.K.-based company, is fitted with ultrasound emitters and detectors that mimic the echolocation ability of bats. The device uses ultrasound waves to detect obstacles ahead and above the user, beyond the cane’s reach, and vibrates to alert the
[Weekender] Learning through imitation
Science
Feb 21, 2014
Biomimicry can lead to scientific discoveries, as well as new products
[Weekender] Saving our blue planet
Science
Feb 21, 2014
Nature-friendly ‘blue technology’ holds key to future of sustainable growth: expert
[Weekender] The natural look
Science
Feb 21, 2014
Display technology takes cues from butterflies’ wings, moths’ eyes
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Over 80,000 millionaires, 20 billionaires in Seoul: report
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Young Korean doctors seek plan B: cosmetic dermatology or overseas
Yoon apologizes over first lady’s Dior bag scandal, but accuses special probe attempt as political maneuvering
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South Korea open to Indonesian proposal to cut KF-21 payments
Police seek arrest warrant for med student who killed girlfriend
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Girl hanging on bridge, police trying to rescue her both fall off; rescued immediately
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