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[Newsmaker] Hong Sang-soo’s ‘The Novelist’s Film’ wins grand jury prize at Berlinale
Film
Feb 17, 2022
Filmmaker Hong Sang-soo’s 27th feature “The Novelist’s Film” on Thursday won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin International Film Festival. The 72nd Berlin International Film Festival is being held from Feb. 10 to 20 as an in-person event. “I really didn’t expect this big prize. I’m very surprised. Thank you all the jury members for your appreciation,” Hong said in an acceptance speech in English. “I feel like I should say somethin
[Newsmaker] Ruling party's attempt to link Yoon with shamanism backfires
Politics News
Feb 16, 2022
Photos of a ritual shows Yoon's name, as well as those of ruling bloc figures
[Newsmaker] Korea’s plans for COVID-19-positive voters spark voting rights concerns
Social affairs
Feb 15, 2022
South Korea has changed the rules around voting to let people infected with COVID-19 cast their ballots in polling stations, as the omicron surge places record numbers of people under self-quarantine. On the second day of advance voting, March 5, and on the day of the presidential election, March 9, eligible voters with active cases will be able to vote in person past the regular hours, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The National Assembly passed the exceptional measure into a bill on Monday. As many as
[Newsmaker] Yoon hops on ‘Passion Train’ to woo voters from rival stronghold
Politics News
Feb 14, 2022
Main opposition candidate rents a public train for regional tour, promises prosperity of Honam region
[Newsmaker] Hana eyes stronger earnings, shareholder value under new leadership
Money
Feb 13, 2022
Bolstered by record-high 2021 profit, banking giant to raise its dividend payout ratio to 30% from current 26%
[Newsmaker] Buying of virus self-test kits to be restricted to 5 per purchase for 3 weeks
Social affairs
Feb 12, 2022
Buying of COVID-19 self-test kits will be restricted to five units per purchase for three weeks, as the government works to stabilize the supply in light of the recent surge in at-home treatment patients, according to officials Saturday. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the purchase restriction of self-test kits will be enforced for three weeks starting Sunday. Customers, however, will be allowed to purchase additional kits at different stores if needed, according to officials
[Newsmaker] After being called feminists, these women faced online harassment
Social affairs
Feb 11, 2022
Critics say growing anti-feminism sentiment is exacerbated by politicians who capitalize on the phenomenon
[Newsmaker] Lawmakers expected to extend voting hours for COVID-19 patients
Politics News
Feb 10, 2022
Bill proposes COVID-19 patients vote separately from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
[Newsmaker] Hana Financial taps man behind successful KEB merger transition as new chief
Money
Feb 9, 2022
South Korea’s Hana Financial Group has nominated Vice Chairman Ham Young-joo, who led its flagship lender’s smooth operation and business rebranding after its grueling acquisition of Korea Exchange Bank seven years ago, to be the next chairman of the banking group. On Tuesday, the firm’s chairman nomination committee tapped Ham as the sole nominee for the position, citing his performance in generating profit and bolstering stability in business. Ham has also shown “extra
[Newsmaker] Schools’ new COVID-19 rules clouded with uncertainty
Education
Feb 8, 2022
Teacher unions are raising criticism of the Ministry of Education, accusing it of putting the burden of COVID-19 management on schools and teachers. On Monday, the Education Ministry announced that schools will move to “normalcy” in attendance measures for the new semester, flexibly responding to virus situations. Under the new measure, schools can change their attendance policy based on the new four-stage plan suggested by the ministry. Teachers’ associations, however, a
[Newsmaker] Korea switches to self-reported contact tracing as COVID-19 positivity rate hits record
Social affairs
Feb 7, 2022
As the omicron variant spreads rapidly in South Korea, related figures have also hit fresh highs, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Monday. As of midnight Sunday, the percentage of tests that were positive out of all tests administered in the country reached 26 percent, up 5.2 percentage points from the previous day’s 20.8 percent. This means that 1 out of 4 people who received a PCR test got a positive result for COVID-19. The figure has been increasing r
[Newsmaker] Koreans take umbrage at presence of hanbok at Beijing Winter Olympics ceremony
Culture
Feb 6, 2022
Presidential candidates, online communities protest China’s ‘cultural appropriation’
[Newsmaker] Consumer prices grow over 3 percent for 4 consecutive months
Economy
Feb 4, 2022
SEJONG -- The nation’s consumer prices climbed 3 percent or more for the fourth consecutive month, despite the Bank of Korea’s three interest rate hikes between August 2021 and January. Statistics Korea said Friday that consumer prices grew 3.6 percent in January, compared to a year earlier. After the growth breached a 3 percent threshold -- 3.2 percent -- for the first time in more than nine years in October, it rose to 3.8 percent in November and 3.7 percent in December. This mar
[Newsmaker] Celltrion to supply COVID-19 self-test kits to US
Business
Feb 3, 2022
Celltrion USA, the US subsidiary of the Korean biotech firm, said Thursday it signed multiple deals to supply COVID-19 self-test kits worth 400 billion won ($330 million) in the US by the first quarter of this year. The latest deals involve some 10 government agencies and companies, including the Defense Logistics Agency and the e-commerce giant Amazon. Two kinds of test packs will be supplied: DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Home Test and DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test, both developed in partnership
[Newsmaker] How far have chips come to emulate human brain?
Technology
Jan 31, 2022
JEONGSEON, Gangwon Province -- New chip technologies could advance to the degree that chips in the future could emulate the human brain in terms of computing speed, density and efficiency, experts said during keynote speeches at the 29th Korean Conference on Semiconductors held in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province Tuesday. However, a technology breakthrough to break the mold is crucial, as achieving large processing capacity and energy efficiency simultaneously is becoming more elusive on the convent
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