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헤드라인 필수 어휘 (17) - (Headline Vocabulary 17)

Overseas volunteer

Participants in an overseas volunteer program organized by Hansung University in Seoul poses during a launch ceremony at the school campus, Tuesday. / Yonhap

Psy named honorary ambassador

Popular singer Psy, left, poses for a photo with Kim Sang-ki, chief of the organizing committee of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) Military World Games, during a ceremony in Seoul, Tuesday, to mark his appointment as an honorary ambassador for the CISM Military World Games. The games are set to take place in October 2015 in Korea’s southeastern city of Mungyeong. / Yonhap

Beer flat as soju gets summer sparkle

/ YonahpBy Rachel LeeBeer is losing ground to soju as the favored drink of summer, thanks to newly launched sweet flavors.According to Lotte Mart, sales of soju were up 10 percent this month on the same period last year, while beer sales fell 0.1 percent. Soju accounted for 26.2 percent of sales of the two beverages, up 3 percent on last year. Beer sales were down 3 per cent at 73.8 percent.“During the summer season, beer had always been the most popular drink, but those mild, fruity sojus have changed the trend in the country,” said Choi So-yeon, a Lotte Mart merchandiser.The story is the same at E-mart.According to the retailer, soju took up 20.8 percent of total liquor sales this month, up 2 percent on the same period last year. Beer sales were down 2 percent at 51 percent.“Due to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome outbreak around the country, consumers tended to avoid outdoor activities, including picnics, which drove beer sales down,” a company spokesperson said.Lotte Chilsung Beverage’s Soonhari Chun Churum, launched in March, has taken the Korea

$100,000 of smartphones stolen: store manager arrested

A man surnamed Choi was arrested for allegedly stealing 120 million won ($100,000) of the latest smartphones, Seoul Guro Police Station said Tuesday./ Yonhap By Lee Min-hyungA store manager has been arrested for allegedly stealing 120 million won ($100,000) of smartphones to fund his gambling addiction.The man, surnamed Choi, 20, is suspected of stealing 135 phones from a store where he had worked since December, Seoul Guro police said Tuesday.Police alleged he stole only the latest expensive models, such as the Galaxy S6 Edge and iPhone 6.“I started online gambling out of curiosity, but became addicted after winning some money,” Yonhap News Agency quoted Choi as saying. “Even after losing all the money, I couldn’t stop gambling, thinking I will win someday.”A police official said Choi received a monthly salary of some 2.5 million won as store manager.The store owner, surnamed Kim, 34, made Choi the manager because he was diligent and hard working, police said.Four others have been arrested for allegedly buying stolen goods.

Actress Kim Sa-rang tops best body list

Actress Kim Sa-rang / Korea Times fileActress Kim Sa-rang has topped cable network tvN’s “The List” for best body.Monday’s episode ranked the bodies of several female entertainers.Kim, who won the Miss Korea contest in 2000, has appeared in many movies and dramas. She is most famous for starring in the drama “Secret Garden” in 2010.Actress Kang Ye-won, 35, took second place. Kang, who debuted in 2001 in an SBS sitcom, has drawn plenty attention, especially from men.Singer-turned-actress Park Soo-jin, 29, was third. Park started her career as a member of idol girl group Sugar in 2001. She keeps in shape with yoga. Park recently made headlines after announcing plans to marry actor Bae Yong-joon.Singer-actress Min Hyo-rin, 29, took fourth place. She does aerobic exercises for 90 minutes a day to keep her figure.Actress Moon Chae-won, 28, was next on the list. She has become popular since debuting in 2007.

Algal bloom in Han River

Water under the Haengju Bridge over the Han River is seen green due to algal bloom, Monday. Civic groups claim the algal bloom is a result of a submerged weir located in the upper part of the river decreasing water flow. / Yonhap

'Petit' surgery booms in Korea

/ Courtesy of DN CompanyBy Rachel Lee“Petit” cosmetic surgery has gone mainstream in Korea.Before the summer holidays, more women, especially job seekers, have turned to these minimally invasive and non-invasive procedures because of their short recovery period and lower cost.Facial injectables are the most-used treatments. Of the three categories _ botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and collagen stimulators _ the first two are the most popular.Botulinum toxin, or Botox, is injected into muscles to block nerve signals that tell the muscles to contract. As a result, it reduces wrinkles and rejuvenates an aging face.Fillers are used to restore lip volume as well as enhance other parts of the face _ commonly the forehead and lower chin. Most areas can be filled in less than 20 minutes.Options range from safe, but short-lived, HA dermal fillers, to non-HA fillers that feature longer sustainability but can be dangerous. HA refers to hyaluronic acid.A new product arrived in the market last year, Hyaline, that overcomes the problems of the other fillers. It is the first C

헤드라인 필수 어휘 (16) - (Headline Vocabulary 16)

Miss Korea contenders

Contenders for the 2015 Miss Korea beauty pageant pose ahead of a virtual reality shooting game at a range in Inje, Gangwon Province, Sunday. The contest is scheduled for July 10 at the Universal Arts Center in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. / Courtesy of Inje County