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Korean labor force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
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Allegations surrounding BTS resurface, enraged fans demand apology
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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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Probe of first lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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Medical feud leaves hospitals in financial crisis
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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Chip up cycle won’t stay long: SK chief
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[KH Explains] Can tech firms' AI alliances take on Nvidia?
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With Indonesia unable to pay full share, what’s next for KF-21 fighter project?
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Have food deliveries had their heyday?
During COVID-19, social distancing forced Koreans to eat at home, leading many to seek solace in the convenience of delivered food. Now that life has essentially returned to normal, a new cost-benefit analysis is reshaping the food delivery landscape: declining numbers of orders, decreases in delivery jobs and increases in commissions, pushing up food prices and weighing down order volumes. According to Mobile Index, the big data analysis unit of local data tracker IGAworks, the number of users
Aug. 15, 2023
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[Hello Hangeul] Harvard students immerse in Korean culture through summer program
Mariela Rodriguez Aguilar studied Korean mostly on her own for three years since high school in South Carolina. But she learned much more Korean in the last two months she spent in Seoul. She is here with 14 other students of Harvard University for a summer program at Ewha Womans University. “The opportunity to be surrounded by Koreans and getting to speak Korean everyday has been really helpful. I’ve learned so much,” Mariela told The Korea Herald on Wednesday. The linguistics
Aug. 10, 2023
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[Korea Quiz] The birth of Korean cinema
Find the correct answer at the bottom of this page. You may have discovered Korean cinema through "Parasite," the multiple Oscar-winning film directed by Bong Joon-ho. But this rising Asian cultural powerhouse boasts a long cinematic history that traces a century back from 2019, when Bong’s film came out. The very first film produced on the Korean Peninsula was "The Righteous Revenge," which premiered in 1919 at the country’s first movie theater Danseongsa in
Aug. 9, 2023
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[Korean History] Sampoong: A deep national wound
A sultry early-summer day was just starting to fade, when a deafening bang reverberated throughout Gangnam, Seoul. Half of Sampoong Department Store, the pink-color, two-building complex that had stood as a landmark of the affluent Seocho-gu neighborhood, was gone, leaving behind scenes of ruins, debris and dust. The June 1995 collapse killed 502 people and injured 937 others, making it the largest peacetime casualty event in South Korea's modern history — a record that remains unbr
Aug. 9, 2023
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Inside a Hong Kong hagwon for K-pop idol hopefuls
HONG KONG -- Vivo Fung Lok-yin is a shy, soft spoken 20-year-old from Hong Kong, but the moment Blackpink’s “Shut Down” blasts from the speakers, she comes alive. She levels a confident stare at her reflection in the mirror-covered studio as she dances to the hip-hop track, a tiny smirk gracing her face. You wouldn’t think that four years ago, she could barely look herself in the mirror while dancing. “I would say I’m a very shy person … I was too scare
Aug. 8, 2023
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[Survive & Thrive] Hottest and coolest regions in Korea
Korea is known for its harsh summers, with high humidity and daily temperatures often exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. This year's summer, however, may be among the hottest so far, with preliminary data for July showing record high temperatures. As locals scatter in search of the best spots to survive the summer heat, here are some of the country's hottest and coolest regions. Daegu, also known as ‘Dae-frica’ The city of Daegu, located in between North and South Gyeongsang
Aug. 8, 2023
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[Survive & Thrive] Reasons to not overlook community service centers
Local community service centers are easy to spot, but many overlook the services they provide for their communities. Taking the time to become acquainted with these centers can lead to various benefits, from saving money to accessing a wide range of cost-effective or even free programs and informative lectures. Free services Not all community centers across South Korea offer the same services. However, most of them help visitors with everyday needs. Many are equipped with copy, printing and
Aug. 2, 2023
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Rethinking work, vacation in era of 'global boiling'
Summer heat is becoming increasingly deadly in many parts of the world, as the Earth has entered an "era of global boiling," as declared by the United Nations last week. South Korea is among the countries that are grappling with extreme heat, with the number of victims of heat-related illnesses rising at an alarming pace. According to fire authorities, a total of 23 people have died from May 20 to Monday due to heat-related illnesses. The number is more than triple the total 7 deaths i
Aug. 2, 2023
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[Korean History] In 1994, news from Pyongyang shocks the world
In the morning of July 9, 1994, North Korea’s state media outlets announced that there would be a “special broadcast” at noon. Few in South Korea had a clue what to expect. Then, when noon came, the news struck South Koreans like a lightning bolt. "We, with much bitterness, inform the people in this country that our great leader died of a sudden disease,” a grim-looking announcer on North Korean TV said, solemnly conveying the passing of the man who founded North Kor
Aug. 2, 2023
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[Korea Quiz] Summertime delicacy
Koreans seek comfort from a wide variety of foods in each season. In the summer, when it's either sizzling hot or rainy, people naturally look for something cold or refreshing to keep exhaustion from the high temperatures and humidity at bay. Patbingsu, a milk-based Korean shaved ice dessert with various toppings, including red beans, is a summertime favorite. If you see coffee shops starting to sell patbingsu, that means summer has arrived. "Pat" means red beans, and "bing
Aug. 2, 2023
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Why young people have 'call phobia' and how to manage it
A minute away from initiating a phone call with her landlord, Lee Hyun-jung, a 24-year-old college graduate, feels her heart racing and palms getting sweaty. These all-too-familiar symptoms seem to arise when she has to make or receive a phone call, prompting her to avoid speaking on the phone whenever possible. Phone anxiety, also known as call phobia or telephobia, is a form of social anxiety disorder observed in a growing number of people, particularly among those belonging to the so-called &
Aug. 1, 2023
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[Weekender] A fish with a dozen names
The newest snack craze in South Korea is Meoktaekkang. Convenience stores nationwide are selling out of the fish-flavored snack from local food company Nongshim. For those who may find it hard to understand what the name means, meoktae is one of the many names that Koreans use to refer to Alaska pollack, which is among the most consumed fish here. The "kkang" derives from Nongshim’s signature snack, the shrimp-flavored Saewookkang. The fish, whose most widely recognized Korean na
July 29, 2023
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[Subway Stories] Jagalchi Station: Busan's vibrant market hub
Jagalchi Station, on Busan Metro Line No. 1, is where one can find some of the seaside city’s oldest, largest and most famous markets, including the famed Jagalchi Market. As such, the station is always bustling with tourists, all hoping to soak up the authentic Busan atmosphere and try a wide array of delectable seafood dishes and street snacks. The Gukje, Bupyeong and Jagalchi markets -- all located within a few blocks from each other -- are famous for their decades-old stores and busi
July 29, 2023
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[Korea History] Bridge collapse lays bare dark side of 'Han River miracle’
It was a regular Friday morning on Oct. 21, 1994. The 1.2-kilometer Seongnsu Bridge over the Han River in Seoul was bustling with commuting cars as usual, amid light rain. At around 7:38 a.m., a 48-meter-long section of the bridge suddenly cracked and fell onto the river, bringing down several cars with it. A passenger bus came to a screeching halt but failed to escape its fate, as it too plunged to the water below. So did a few other cars. "Minutes after I entered the Seongsu Bridge as u
July 26, 2023
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[Korea Quiz] The Korean War (2)
Find the correct answer at the bottom of this page. The Korean War broke out in June 1950 and ended three years later in July 1953. It was a result of the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War and had implications for the global balance of power during that era. The ambitions of North Korea's founder and first leader, Kim Il-sung, to unify the Korean Peninsula as a communist nation were a more direct cause of the conflict, as he ordered the invasion of South Korea via several points alon
July 26, 2023
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Why Koreans crave fried food on rainy days
On rainy days, Koreans like to eat crispy, battered dishes, called buchimgae or jeon. Enjoying the savory fritters is a cherished monsoon ritual for many Koreans, although people may have different reasons for doing so. For Kim, an office worker in his 30s, it is more of a tradition that was passed down to him from his parents’ generation. "My body knows when to eat jeon since my mom always cooked it for me when the rain fell," Kim said. "Furthermore, I believe media plays
July 26, 2023
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Teaching profession loses allure amid rising abuse cases
Last month, a female elementary school teacher was attacked by a male sixth grader in her classroom, sustaining injuries that required three weeks of treatment at a hospital. The teacher was also diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition to transferring the boy to another school -- the heaviest possible punishment for elementary school students -- her school requested that the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education press charges against him. An official from the Korean Federatio
July 21, 2023
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[Korean History] Old ups and many recent downs in Korea-China ties
In 1992, South Korea and China embarked on a new chapter in their millennia-old relationship. The East Asian neighbors with deep historical and cultural connections were enemies during the 1950-53 Korean War and adversaries throughout the Cold War era, but on Aug. 24 of that year, they normalized ties. The joint statement on the establishment of diplomatic ties, signed by their foreign ministers, said South Korea recognizes “the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal governme
July 19, 2023
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[Korea Quiz] The Korean War (1)
Find the answer at the bottom of the page. The Korean War broke out on June 25, 1950, with the invasion of North Korea. As the communist state’s military capability overwhelmed that of South Korea at that time, it took just three days for its forces to enter and seize Seoul, the South’s capital. Led by the United States, 21 countries contributed to the United Nations forces that came to the aid of the South against the North, which was backed by China and the Soviet Union. The con
July 19, 2023
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A wake-up call on landslide dangers in S. Korea
When torrential rain continues for days, hillside homes can be just as dangerous as riverside dwellings. This served as a painful lesson for South Korea, as several landslides caused casualties across the country. The record July downpour has left 50 people dead or missing nationwide as of 11 a.m. Tuesday. Of them, 21 fatalities and six missing cases were reported in North Gyeongsang Province, where landslides devastated several hillside villages. Twelve of the province’s casualties were c
July 18, 2023