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Fri, February 5, 2021 | 12:50

'Male-dominated politics, lack of gender sensitivity lead to repeated sexual offenses'

The latest sexual harassment allegations involving former Justice Party Chairman Kim Jong-cheol raise questions over why sexual violence is being repeated in politics, despite campaigns to prevent it. Last month, Kim admitted to sexually harassing Jang Hye-young, a female lawmaker, after having dinner together on Jan. 15. He was dismissed from his leadership post and stripped of his party membership. Kim joins former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, ex-Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don and former South Chungcheong Province Governor Ahn Hee-jung.

Consumer price of poultry goods on rise amid bird flu outbreak

South Korea's agricultural ministry said Friday the local consumer price of po...

South Korea, Georgia sign air service agreement

South Korea and Georgia have signed an air services agreement that would lay t...

South Korea's COVID-19 cases exceed 80,000

South Korea surpassed a grim milestone in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic as its total COVID-19 caseload broke the 80,000 mark...

Controversy continues over safety of AstraZeneca vaccine for elderly

4th virus wave feared as Korea sees 3 variants

What pet owners should know about COVID-19

Leenalchi releases new digital single 'Please Don't Go'

Leenalchi, which rose to fame with pansori-based pop fusion music and unique YouTube videos, has released its new single “Please Don't Go,...

K League's Ulsan Hyundai drops opening match at FIFA Club World Cup

South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai FC have lost their opening match of the FIFA Club World in Qatar to fall to a consolation game. Ulsan lost to Tigres UANL of Mexico 2-1 at Ahmed Bin A...

US begins global defense posture review

U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that the United States will review its global defense posture, a move that could affect the number of U.S. troops stationed overseas, inclu...

[Contribution] National Tax Service efforts to assist foreign workers with year-end tax settlement

Last year, BTS, the Korean boy band group, brought a K-pop phenomenon to the world as the group ranked top on the U.S.' Billboard Hot 100 Chart. In recent years, hallyu, the Kore...

[ANALYSIS] 'Moon, Biden urged to narrow differences on North Korea'

The first phone call early Thursday (KST) between the leaders of South Korea and the U.S. highlighted the need for the two countries to narrow the differences in their respective...

Moon, Biden agree on establishing North Korea policy at earliest possible date

'Outdated' Golden Globes rules cause stir again over 'Minari'

With ethnic Korean American director Lee Isaac Chung's critically acclaimed immigrant drama “Minari” landing a nod for Best Foreign Language Film at this year's Golden Globe Awar...

Russian author and illustrator imagines haenyeo as ballerina

"Haenyeo," or female divers on Jeju Island, are symbols of strength and tenacity. They make a living by diving to depths of up to 10 meters without oxygen masks to harvest seafoo...

Polish novel 'Koreanska Syrena' tells modern haenyeo fantasy story

'Little Haenyeo' exhibition sheds light on female divers, artists and writers

SsangYong urged to draw 'specific' outcomes in talks with investors

Korea Development Bank (KDB) has reiterated its unwavering position that no financial support will be made to SsangYong Motor, unless the cash-strapped carmaker comes to “specifi...

Chip shortage hitting Korean carmakers

The continued automotive semiconductor shortage is hitting Korean carmakers, with General Motors Korea announcing plans to halve its vehicle production at its plant here.

SK hynix hit by labor unrest

Unions at SK hynix are urging management to take a more equitable stance when calculating profit-sharing bonuses, claiming that the company gave lower-than-expected incentives de...

Famous online video streamer flaunts his new Porsche ― possibly electric Taycan

A famous Korean Twitch streamer and YouTuber has flaunted his recent purchase of a Porsche ― possibly the German brand's first all-electric Taycan model.

CEOs of Shinhan, Woori face punishment over fund fiasco

The leaders of Woori Financial Group and Shinhan Bank are facing a serious problem as they could receive harsh punishments for their role in the mishandling of fund sales last ye...

Man stabs 3 people before killing himself at tax office in Seoul

A 50-year-old man armed with a knife injured three employees of the National Tax Service's Jamsil branch and killed himself after by drinking a poisonous substance, Wednesday. So...

Korea-made genome sequencing machines aim for global domination

Four Korean hi-tech companies have signed an ambitious partnership to jointly develop genome sequencing machines to replace the foreign ones that dominate the domestic market.

Myanmar coup pressures Korean banks

It has been less than a week since KB Kookmin Bank's Yangon branch in Myanmar - the first one in the Southeast Asian country - was launched, Jan. 27, but the Korean lender faces ...

Historical comedy series 'Mr. Queen' on roll despite controversy

The period comedy series "Mr. Queen" on tvN has become the biggest cable TV hit over the past year despite criticism over its Chinese original and some historically controversial...

Myanmar internet providers block Facebook services

Internet providers in Myanmar including state-owned telecom MPT were blocking access to Facebook Inc-owned services in the country on Thursday, days after military leaders seized...

Is Russia's Sputnik vaccine set to take off for the EU?

Some European leaders seem to be warming to the idea of deploying Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine as the EU struggles with supply shortfalls. But how likely is it that Mos...

Britain to test mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines

'Exchange programs help students, teachers upgrade global perspective'

When Shindang Elementary School Principal Park Jung-jae took office in 2017, he decided to provide students and teachers with opportunities to learn global perspectives and cultu...

[INTERVIEW] Novelist Cho Hae-jin gives voice to voiceless people

“I am a person who wishes to write about sincerity, with sincerity.” With this phrase, fiction writer Cho Hae-jin explained her literary focus based on recounting the stories of ...

Book review: Physician warns of medical misinformation

Hwang Se-won's “How to Use a Doctor” published by Raon Books warns of the dangers of self-informed patients' quack remedies for their medical symptoms, saying their self-diagnosi...

Hahn & Co. satisfies ESG criteria with SK Eco Prime takeover

Hahn & Company (Hahn & Co.) is accelerating investments taking into account environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria through a series of acquisitions of comp...

Korea's Best Employers

There are numerous factors to consider when looking for a workplace at which to devote one's time and energy, whether it be monetary, corporate culture, job security or the futur...

Experts raise questions over gov't home supply plan

The government plans to supply 836,000 houses nationwide by 2025 through state-run redevelopment and reconstruction, as part of continued efforts to stabilize housing prices that...

National Assembly passes impeachment motion against judge accused of judicial power abuse

In an unprecedented move, the National Assembly passed a motion Thursday to impeach a senior judge who has been accused of abusing judicial power in several politically sensitive...

Top judge embroiled in suspicions of political bias

Stray Kids' Han sparks outrage for rapping racial slurs [VIDEO]

K-pop boy band Stray Kids member Han Ji-sung, better known by his stage name Han, apologized Tuesday for writing racist lyrics in the past.Han, 20, uploaded a handwritten apology...

Stray Kids member apologizes over racist lyrics

Mastermind of Telegram sexual abuse ring sentenced to additional 5 years in prison

The mastermind of an infamous Telegram sexual exploitation ring was sentenced to an additional five years in prison on Thursday for concealing profits from the crime for which ha...

Hanwha's Dunamu equity acquisition gets chilling reaction

The stock price of Hanwha Investment & Securities remains bearish since the brokerage firm announced Wednesday afternoon that it acquired about 207 million shares, or a six perce...

[INTERVIEW] 'Korea needs to put immigration policies into action'

Korea's willingness to embrace open immigration policies is reflected in its laws, but now it is time to put that spirit into action, says Steve Hamilton, chief of mission of the...

Powered by sales in China, LG H&H beats AmorePacific in cosmetics sector

For a long time, AmorePacific has kept its No.1 position in the local cosmetics industry. However, it ceded the top spot to LG Household and Health Care (LG H&H) after failing to...

World Taekwondo to proceed with plan to hold 72 events this year

World Taekwondo (WT) has decided to proceed with its original plan to host all 72 events scheduled for this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic still raging worldwide.

Rare classical music to be performed at biannual concert

“Music in PyeongChang Winter Festival” (MPyC), a classical concert directed by award-winning pianist Son Yeol-eum, features classical music that may not be familiar to many peopl...

Korea to increase investment for future cars under New Deal scheme

South Korea's industry ministry said Thursday it plans to raise 200 billion won (US$179 million) this year to nurture eco-friendly automobiles and other state-of-the-art technolo...

Multiple errors lead to calls for cultural, historical awareness in K-pop

Multiple disputes over cultural and historical awareness have shaken the K-pop scene over the past 12 months. K-pop act GFriend's leader Sowon apologized Monday for sharing photo...

Yogiyo, eBay struggling to find new owners

Yogiyo, operated by Delivery Hero, and eBay Korea have drawn attention since they were put up for sale early this year. They have the second largest shares of their markets and a...

BLACKPINK's livestream concert most watched in US: agency

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's first livestream concert held over the weekend was the most watched in the United States, the act's agency said Thursday. Subscribers based in the U....

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Stray Kids' Han sparks outrage for rapping racial slurs

Meet Korea's disabled but extremely ta...

Chinese family wants to meet WHO exper...

What did she do wrong?: Korea outraged...

[CEO INTERVIEW] Will we have enough va...

Auto

SK likely to secure status as key Hyundai E-GMP supplier

BMW 4 Series Coupe seeks distinguished presence

KDB says no fresh funding for SsangYong Motor until potential investor shows up

South Korea's exports of electric vehicles shoot up 66 percent in 2020: report

Volkswagen T-Roc appeals Golf fans in Korea

Competition heating up for hydrogen vehicles

NXP, Infineon emerging 'top shopping list' for Samsung Electronics

Samsung Display's OLED for laptops

'Samsung could acquire automobile chip firm'

New ICT biz, IPTV drives SKT, LG Uplus earnings

Apple Korea freed from 'gapjil' controversy

Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, will step down as CEO

Finance

BofA getting closer to LG Energy Solution

Eximbank sells global bonds worth $1.5 billion at record-low coupon rates

Gov't unveils massive home supply plan to curb prices

Korea to extend short-selling ban until May 2

Hana Financial under fire over anti-green biz

Cyworld new owner's plan for cryptocurrency business causes concerns

Entertainment

Stars critical of gov't asked to shut up

K-pop tweets hit 6.7 billion in 2020

'Minari' earns one Golden Globe nomination

Singer L to drop first solo album before joining Marine Corps

Stray Kids member apologizes over racist lyrics

4 dance performances questioning modern lifestyles

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Editorial

Joint strategy on North

President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Joe Biden have agreed to work out a j...

Distortion of wartime sex slavery

A controversy has arisen over a Harvard University professor's paper on Japan'...

Columns

Lessons of coup

The renaissance of undisguised military rule in Myanmar should provide inspiration ...

The first robots

They were planning to put on a play written by an artificial intelligence program i...

Thoughts of the Times

The world needs Confucianism

The death of a 16-month-old toddler is a horrific example that we never really know...

Nuclear plant row may increase US concerns over inter-Korean projects

Meeting with unification minister

KBS seeks to open Pyongyang Bureau: report

US may take two-track approach to North Korea issue

North Korea beefs up missile units, special forces over past years: ...

Joe Biden's North Korea pretend policy will fail

New virus cases bounce back to over 400

South Korea, Georgia sign air service agreement

South Korea's COVID-19 cases exceed 80,000

Consumer price of poultry goods on rise amid bird flu outbreak

'Male-dominated politics, lack of gender sensitivity lead to repeate...

Arrest warrant sought for ex-industry minister over reactor shutdown...

Samsung SDS reviews strategic options as M&As loom

Korea's Best Employers

SK hynix hit by labor unrest

SsangYong urged to draw 'specific' outcomes in talks with investors

Chip shortage hitting Korean carmakers

[INTERVIEW] Kim Young-jin imagines modern princesses in hanbok

Book review: Physician warns of medical misinformation

[INTERVIEW] Novelist Cho Hae-jin gives voice to voiceless people

Famous online video streamer flaunts his new Porsche ― possibly elec...

'Little Haenyeo' exhibition sheds light on female divers, writers, a...

Polish novel 'Koreanska Syrena' tells modern haenyeo fantasy story

Lingering gender inequality and the women's body politic

Pine tree prophecy and the burning of Deoksu Palace

Anna Jacobsen: The Norwegian nurse buried in Korea

'Hair today, gone tomorrow!' Inventive Russian thrives in Jemulpo

New Year brings despair

K-critical realism

Assault on democray in Myanmar

Joint strategy on North

Distortion of wartime sex slavery

The first robots

Can cheap countries catch up?

Can Biden rein in America's debilitating delusions of moral superiority?

Rights groups urge world leaders to boycott Beijing Olympics

K League's Ulsan Hyundai drops opening match at FIFA Club World Cup

Defending KBO champions Dinos set to lose 4 players to military

World Taekwondo to proceed with plan to hold 72 events this year

Blue Jays' pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin heads back to US for spring training

Olympics will happen 'however coronavirus evolves': Tokyo 2020 chief

WHO team visits Chinese virus lab in Wuhan

US begins global defense posture review

China's Ant to hive off credit data in revamp; sees IPO in 2 years

Tokyo Olympics boss refuses to resign over sexist remarks

Myanmar internet providers block Facebook services

Is Russia's Sputnik vaccine set to take off for the EU?

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