Hamyang County Gov. Seo Chun-soo also attended the auction. Before it began, he raised a celebratory toast in front of a ritual table to pray for the success of the event.

Younger campaigners in election camp In an effort to attract young people, the candidates have started recruiting young campaign workers and popular figures in their election committees. The Democratic Party has so far recruited four “youth” campaigners, including a 20-year-old AI developer into its election committee, and revealed a plan to establish a government entity solely for youth. In a...

Olaf Scholz became the ninth Chancellor of Germany on Wednesday, ending the era of Angela Merkel. Among the 707 lawmakers of the German parliament Bundestag who participated in the voting, Scholz earned 395 votes, indicating the first political transition of Germany in 16 years. Although Merkel was a center-right wing politician from the Christian Democratic Union while Scholz is a center-left...

Donggyeongyi, the Gyeongju Donggyeong Dog, Natural Monument No. 540, was the latest to join the ranks of the protected native breed. On the outside, Donggyeongyi look identical to Jindo dogs except for the naturally docked tail. Like other Korean native breeds, Donggyeongyi is gentle with children and people but fiercely dominant among dogs. By Hyungwon Kang ( hyungwonkang@gmail.com ) --- K...

IDUS, an online shopping platform that features handmade goods, is gaining popularity among younger people seeking unique items. The platform is used by nearly 20,000 artists who have put their goods up for sale. By Park Yuna ( yunapark@heraldcorp.com )

Fried burdock with seasoning The saponin found in burdock skin is good for vascular health and is said to help prevent cancer, so it is good eaten whole. Fried burdock has a sweet taste the more you chew, and if you mix it with soy sauce and grain syrup, you have a simple dish that is tasty and nutritious. Ingredients 200 grams burdock (ueong) 30 grams roasted peanuts 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbs...

President Moon Jae-in called Saturday for speeding up booster shots for the elderly as the country struggles to tackle the fast spread of coronavirus infections, including cases of the new omicron variant. The country added 6,977 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total caseload to 510,538, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). Daily infections soared to a recor...

The power of a name There was also intention in making Ji-Young specifically Korean American and giving her a Korean name, not a monolithic pan-Asian figure. “It was important for Ji-Young to embrace and be proud of her Korean name. And it was really important that we show everybody else on Sesame Street also embraces and calls by her Korean name, that they accept it.” The team’s efforts were ...

Seven out of 10 South Koreans believe the government's "living with COVID-19" campaign has elevated the risk of virus transmission, according to a poll released Saturday. The survey -- commissioned by a research team led by Prof. Yoo Myung-soon of Seoul National University's graduate school of public health -- found that 69 percent of respondents said they saw the public risk related to COVID-19...

South Korean stocks are likely to undergo volatility next week due to uncertainty about the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting and the latest spike in COVID-19 cases, analysts said Saturday. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed at 3,010.23 points Friday, up 1.41 percent from 2,968.33 points a week ago. The key stock index gained for the seventh straight sessi...

South Korea's new coronavirus cases fell below 7,000 for the first time in four days Saturday as the country struggles to tackle the fast spread of infections, including the new omicron variant cases. The country added 6,977 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total caseload to 510,538, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). Daily infections soared to a record hig...

Yili Group's First Self-Built Factory in Southeast Asia Is Put into Operation, Forming A "Dual Center" in Indonesia and Thailand Yili Group strengthens its presence in Southeast Asian markets by launching its first self-built factory in the region. Featuring cutting-edge technology, green operations, and deep involvement with the local community, the project aims to accelerate dairy manufact...

Timex Named "Official Timekeeper Partner of UFC" and "Official Watch Partner of UFC" Deal Includes Multi-Year Licensing Agreement for UFC-Branded Portfolio of Time-Keeping Products MIDDLEBURY, Conn. & LAS VEGAS , Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC ® , the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, and Timex®, a global leader in watchmaking for more than 165 years, today announced a...

MILAN , Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KYMCO announces the launch of its newly upgraded flagship maxi scooter, AK 550, at the 2021 EICMA Milan Show. The updated AK550 is designed to deliver breakthroughs that excite the riders who crave to travel beyond boundaries. Since its launch in 2016, the AK 550 has been the attention of the global two-wheeler industry and the most desired model of maxi-...