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Wed, April 14, 2021 | 23:47

Korea's vaccination plan faces major setbacks

The latest blow to Korea's COVID-19 vaccination program appears to be the potential danger of blood clots being caused by Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine. The program has already been revised multiple times whenever issues emerged regarding supply or safety concerns. The situation is posing a great threat to the country's plan for reaching herd immunity by November. On late Tuesday, the U.S. health authorities recommended temporary suspension of the use of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, citing the rare but severe instances of blood clotting. The government has made contract with Johnson & Johnson to introduce 6 million doses with a goal to begin to bring the vaccine in the second quarter, with no specific schedule being set yet.

Korea's diplomatic capacity lacking

In the wake of Japan's decision to release radioactive water from the disabled...

Foreign investors rake in local tech stocks ahead of short-selling resumption

Foreign investors are raking in Korean stocks this month on expectations that ...

[INTERVIEW] Yeo Jin-goo on how 'Beyond Evil' gave him confidence as actor

Actor Yeo Jin-goo has been paving his way through acting since he was eight, building up an extensive portfolio - 20 series, and 16 films ...

Asylum seeker leaves airport for hospital after 14 months in transit zone

A man seeking asylum status in Korea was allowed to leave Incheon International Airport and enter the country after being stuck there for ...

KT accelerating drive to expand global media biz

KT is speeding up its drive to expand its global media business, as the telecom firm seeks to reinvent itself as a digital platform compan...

Retailers taking action against Japanese seafood

Local supermarket chains E-mart, Lotte Mart and Homeplus have confirmed that they will continue boycotting the sale of Japanese seafood.

Korea decides on slogan, key visuals for P4G summit

Korea has chosen the slogan for next month's P4G Seoul Summit, “Green We Go, Change We Make,” according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wednesday. P4G stands for Partnering f...

Seo Yea-ji's career goes into tailspin amid multiple allegations of misconduct

Actress Seo Yea-ji is facing what may be the biggest crisis of her career, concerning her reputation. A few days after she was blamed for controlling her then-boyfriend and actor...

Mirae Asset sues Shinhan over fund fiasco

Mirae Asset Securities said Wednesday that it filed a lawsuit against Shinhan Investment last week demanding compensation for the 9.1 billion won ($8.1 million) it had to return ...

Hanwha chief's brother-in-law behind SillaJen, Mason Capital deals

Leadcorp Chairman Seo Hong-min, the younger brother of Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn's wife, Seo Young-min, has been the focus of attention recently, as the nation's third...

[Joseon Images] First flights in Korea drew massive crowds

Aviation history in Korea was made on the afternoon of April 3, 1910, when Ohtori 4 - an airplane built and piloted by 37-year-old Japanese Lt. Sanji Narahara - raced down an imp...

Over 100 people line up in front of Chanel shop amid rumors of price hikes

More than a hundred people lined up in front of Lotte Department Store's main store in Seoul Wednesday amid rumors that Chanel will raise prices soon. People crowded around the f...

Human rights group to honor Myanmar citizens

A human rights group commemorating the late pro-democracy movement activist Park Jong-cheol awarded the people of Myanmar, who are staging protests against the military junta's c...

Banking groups divided over internet banking services

Korea's major financial groups are divided internally over the possible launch of their own internet-only banking services amid fears that this may weaken their corporate identit...

Kumho Tire receives 2021 German Red Dot Design Award

Kumho Tire has received Germany's Red Dot Design Award 2021 for its Ecsta V730 tire in the product design category. The Red Dot Design Award is a German international design priz...

Korea marks world's lowest birthrate: UN report

South Korea continues to have the lowest birthrate in the world this year amid fast growth of its elderly population, a United Nations report showed Tuesday. The country's total ...

Song discusses Korea-India cooperation in Raisina Dialogue

Song Kyung-jin, head of the international cooperation committee of the Innovative Economy Forum, has been participating in the sixth Raisina Dialogue, India's annual conference o...

Politicians' artist children raise eyebrows over conflict of interest

Last year, President Moon Jae-in's son Joon-yong was in a war of words with a main opposition party lawmaker over a 14 million won emergency relief fund the President's son recei...

Biden set to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11

President Joe Biden plans to withdraw the remaining 2,500 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021, 20 years to the day after the al Qaeda attacks that triggered America's ...

District offices seek cooperation with universities

Many people pursue knowledge throughout their lives, and lifelong learning has become more important in an aging society where people seek new jobs or hobbies for their post-reti...

BTS member Jimin's 'hanbok' suit up for auction

A traditional Korean outfit that Jimin of BTS wore in a performance will be up for auction, with the bidding price beginning at 5 million won (US$4,476), a local auction house sa...

'UN women center' to be set up in Korea in November

An international platform on promoting gender equality will be set up in Korea later this year, according to Gender Equality and Family Minister Chung Young-ai, Wednesday. The fi...

Chinese man under probe for violent behavior after 'dirty Chinese kimchi' argument

Police on Tuesday said they are investigating a Chinese man who allegedly displayed violent behavior in a restaurant in Seoul after hearing other people talking about “dirty Chin...

MAMAMOO's Wheein takes music charts by storm with 'Water Color'

Wheein, of K-pop girl group MAMAMOO, has swept multiple music streaming charts with her single, “Water Color,” which was released Tuesday.

Virus surges fuel fears 100 days before Tokyo Olympics

The Olympic flame is on its way across Japan and athletes around the world are ramping up training, but 100 days before Tokyo 2020 opens, organisers still face monumental challen...

Prosecutors demand death penalty for adoptive mother in death of toddler

Prosecutors on Wednesday demanded the death penalty for the adoptive mother in a highly publicized child abuse case that led to the death of a 16-month-old baby girl.

Hyundai Motor Group moving toward governance restructuring

Hyundai Motor Group appears to be geared toward streamlining its governance structure, starting with an initial public offering (IPO) of its plant engineering affiliate Hyundai E...

CNBLUE's Jung Yong-hwa to release Chinese EP on his birthday

Jung Yong-hwa of pop rock band CNBLUE is gearing up to release a solo Chinese EP on his birthday, June 22.

Conservative opposition parties clash over post-election strategy

The opposition political parties are clashing over how to set future strategies to join forces and counter the ruling bloc, with each highlighting their roles in the opposition b...

Former UN chief's national climate council shuts down after 2 years

Former United Nation Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's national advisory group on the ever-increasing global climate crisis has wrapped up its two-year-long term. At a special conf...

Promoting mutual prosperity through legislative cooperation with Indonesia

An online seminar between Korea and Indonesia was held on Feb. 5 and March 25 at the Ministry of Government Legislation of the Republic of Korea, with about 60 public officials o...

6 local accommodation recommendations for 'forest bathers'

An increasing number of tourists are seeking to enjoy “forest bathing” - or simply being in nature - to relax at quiet and less-crowded spots amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic...

Efficacy of punishment for naked short-selling measures remains questionable

Retail investors and civic groups are raising doubts over the efficacy of a move by financial regulators to introduce tougher punitive measures against people engaging in naked s...

US Forces Korea suspends administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid blood clot concerns

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday it is suspending the administration of the Johnson & Johnson (JJ) vaccine to its members following U.S. health authorities' recommendation...

US recommends 'pause' for JJ vaccine over clot reports

Video

Miss Korea, now & then: Meet Korea's beauty icons of '70, '07, '18

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Myanmar teen shot in head during polic...

Meet Korea's disabled but extremely ta...

Auto

[EXCLUSIVE] LG-Magna joint venture 'very near' to win Apple EV project

Carmakers contemplate expanding chip-making capabilities

Biden faces key test on EV battery trade dispute

Hyundai expands plant suspension on chip shortage

Kia launches K8 with newly branded emblem

SsangYong halts plant operations on chip parts shortage

Samsung thanks Biden administration for chip supply meeting

SKT to split into two separate businesses

Merck to up investment in Gyeonggi Province

Racist abuse against footballers puts Facebook under pressure

Biden's push forces Samsung into balancing act with China

Hyundai Motor, Samsung SDI forming battery partnership

Finance

Grab to list in US via $40 billion merger with Altimeter Growth

Korea basks in 1st job additions in 13 months amid recovery hope

SKT's spin-off plan boosts stock price

K bank cuts interest rates amid crypto-backed capital inflow

Mirae Asset to reap handsome profits from Didi Chuxing, Grab IPOs

Watchdog in dilemma over household debt regulation

Entertainment

42nd Seoul Theater Festival from April to May

'Parasite' director Bong Joon-ho encourages filmmakers to speak up against anti-Asian violence

K-pop group ITZY set to release EP 'Guess Who' this month

BTS enters Billboard Hot 100 with new Japanese single

I.O.I to meet fans to celebrate 5th anniversary of debut

[INTERVIEW] Gong Yoo contemplates what it is to be human in sci-fi film 'Seobok'

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Editorial

Global chip battle

U.S. President Joe Biden has stressed the importance of the semiconductor indu...

Prioritize coronavirus fight

New Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is pushing ahead with the city's own quarantine mea...

Columns

Emboldened Putin becomes 'president for life'

President Vladimir Putin signed a new law last week that could keep him in power ti...

Is war over Taiwan imminent?

Since the beginning of the “freefall” of U.S.-China relations during the global COV...

Thoughts of the Times

What I realized writing a novel

From this winter to this spring, I wrote a novel. Writing it was not that easy, but...

North Korea may be considering resumption of nuclear testing this ye...

North Korea could have up to 242 nuclear weapons by 2027: report

US hearing on North Korea's human rights expected to anger Pyongyang

Seoul, Washington closely watching North Korea's moves on SLBMs, new...

North Korea's SLBM threat looms large

North Korea completed new 3,000-ton submarine: South Korea, US autho...

Moon expresses 'great concern' over Japan's plan to release contamin...

Prosecutors demand death penalty for adoptive mother in death of tod...

'UN women center' to be set up in Korea in November

Korea decides on slogan, key visuals for P4G summit

Chinese man under probe for violent behavior after 'dirty Chinese ki...

Conservative opposition parties clash over post-election strategy

Chicken franchise sales soar in 2020 amid pandemic

Samsung thanks Biden administration for chip supply meeting

Retailers taking action against Japanese seafood

SKT to split into two separate businesses

Hyundai Motor Group moving toward governance restructuring

Merck to up investment in Gyeonggi Province

US Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, 5 others recognized for promoti...

Over 100 people line up in front of Chanel shop amid rumors of price...

Park Ark interprets Korean seasonal customs with contemporary dance

Korea marks world's lowest birthrate: UN report

6 local accommodation recommendations for 'forest bathers'

Hotels prepare for ban on use of disposable products next year

Walking in the Footsteps of the Past: Mount Gyeryong - “Chicken Drag...

I was in a North Korean propaganda video

Shall we boycott Beijing 2022?

Walking in the footsteps of the Past: Foulk's 1884 trek around Nonsan

The Korean blacksmith

America wakes up

Biden's dog

Promoting mutual prosperity through legislative cooperation with Indonesia

Global chip battle

Prioritize coronavirus fight

Emboldened Putin becomes 'president for life'

Is war over Taiwan imminent?

Ryu Hyun-jin rides cutter to impressive win over Yankees

Virus surges fuel fears 100 days before Tokyo Olympics

How the 1964 Tokyo Olympics changed the face of Japan

Spurs to take action after Korean star Son Heung-min racially abused

70% of Japanese want Tokyo Games cancelled or delayed: poll

China blocking Korea's path to Tokyo

Iran says 60% enrichment response to Israel's 'nuclear terrorism'

Biden sends unofficial US delegation to Taiwan

Biden set to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11

Iran says it will enrich uranium to 60%, highest level ever

US recommends 'pause' for JJ vaccine over clot reports

Unrest flares in Minnesota after fatal police shooting of Black moto...

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