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Gratitude to Sewol divers

Ven. Jaseung, left, head of the Jogye Order, delivers messages of gratitude and consolation to civilian divers who suffer from trauma after taking part in the rescue operations of victims of sunken ferry Sewol, at the Korean Buddhism history museum in Jogye Temple, Seoul, Thursday./ Yonhap

Jan 8, 2015

Special forces' winter training

Soldiers of the Army Special Warfare Command of Korea perform winter training at the snow covered training camp in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province Thursday./ Yonhap

Jan 8, 2015

French defy terrorist attack

People gather to pay their respects for the victims of a terrorist attack in Paris, Wednesday night, after masked gunmen shouting “Allahu akbar!” stormed the offices of a satirical newspaper, killing 12 people, including the paper’s editor. It was France’s deadliest terrorist attack in living memory. One man sought in the deadly shooting turned himself in, and police hunted Thursday for two other heavily armed men./ AP-Yonhap

Jan 8, 2015

New Year, new you: Best products for younger-looking skin

/Courtesy of CommuniqueBy Rachel LeeWe won’t necessarily become better people even if we look younger. But looking your best can make you feel more confident, which is, of course, a good thing.To improve one’s outlook, a sustained effort is required that includes proper sleeping patterns, eating habits and daily skincare routine.We already know that nothing is more important than wearing sunscreen and eating good fats to keep the skin supple and firm. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in abundance in salmon, flaxseed and almonds, all of which boost hydration.The country’s cosmetics companies have launched anti-aging face creams and serums that help you achieve a better look, but with so many products on the market, it can be difficult to determine what’s best. Here are some classic beauty products that are readily available.Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion proves you don’t need to break the bank to get your hands on a product that really works. It has received a lot of positive reviews from beauty editors and customers. The lotion claims to strength

Jan 8, 2015
New Year, new you: Best products for younger-looking skin

Here's how to detox from cigarette

/Courtesy of Imok CommunicationsBy Rachel LeeWhether you are a smoker or not it’s always a good idea to cleanse your lungs from time to time.The number of people trying to quit smoking has increased after a price hike on cigarettes that took effect on Jan.1. The government raised cigarette prices from an average of 2,500 won per pack to 4,500 won starting this month in an attempt to curb the country’s smoking rate. According to Auction, a Korean e-commerce company, sales of smoking cessation products increased last month by 800 percent, on a year-on-year basis. Such products include e-cigarettes and nicotine patches ― as well as distractions such as chocolate and candy ― but some of these can also be addictive. For those who are planning on kicking the habit as a New Year’s resolution, here is a list of better solutions: detox drinks to help purify your lungs. Health food company Pulmuone’s asparagus drink is an effective drink that helps detoxify the body. It’s made of six organic plants, including angelica utilis and kale. The food maker has

Jan 8, 2015
Here's how to detox from cigarette

'Roaring Currents' actor to play tiger hunter

Choi Min-sik / Korea Times fileAfter portraying Admiral Yi Sun-sin in last year’s smash film “Roaring Currents,” actor Choi Min-sik has morphed into a tiger hunter in the upcoming movie “Dae Ho,” which translates to “Great Tiger.”The 52-year-old actor plays a tiger hunter named Chun Man-deok who is enlisted to catch the last remaining tiger on the Korean peninsula during the 1910-45 Japanese occupation.The cast also includes seasoned Japanese actor Ohsugi Ren.The movie, directed by Park Hoon-jeong, began filming at Jiri Mountain in the southern part of the country in December. Filming is expected continue through the spring.The actor and director previously worked together in the noire flick “Sinsegae” (2012), in which Choi played a detective.

Jan 8, 2015By Ko Dong-hwan
'Roaring Currents' actor to play tiger hunter

We tried it: Lotte's ramen burger

 Lotteria's ramen burger / Courtesy of Johanne MillerBy Lee Min-hyungIf you’ve checked into your Facebook account recently and have any friends in Korea, you may have seen Lotteria’s new ramen burger on your newsfeed.  The chicken-patty-and-ramen-bun creation, available for a limited time at the fast-food chain, is certainly hard to miss.Ramen burgers are not a new creation - variations on the sandwich have become popular in New York and elsewhere. But it appears to be the first major ramen burger to be sold in Korea, so this reporter headed over to the Lotteria at Seoul Station to try the product and see what people had to say.  Regardless of opinions - which have been mixed - the product has managed to generate interest, with the chain selling 120,000 burgers on Tuesday, the first day of its release, according to Oh Tek-yong, a senior assistant at Lotteria’s PR department. The chain plans to sell 500,000 burgers for the special event.The interest was also evident at Seoul Station, where it took more than 15 minutes to get a ramen burger during lunch

Jan 7, 2015
We tried it: Lotte's ramen burger

New Year greeting

Saenuri Party Chairman Kim Moo-sung, left, talks with New PoliticsAlliance for Democracy interim leader Moon Hee-sang during a New Year’s meeting for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ) in Seoul, Wednesday. / Yonhap

Jan 7, 2015

23rd year of protest

A participant of the 1,160th Wednesday Rally holds a photo of former “comfort women” taken from the first rally on Jan. 8 in 1992 while protesting in front of the Japanese Embassy in central Seoul. The weeklyprotest is the world’s longest-running rally; the participants demand an apology from the Japanese government for the enforced sexual slavery by Japanese soldiers before and during World War II./ Yonhap

Jan 7, 2015

Odd couple

New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) lawmakers Park Jie-won, left, and Moon Jae-in, the leading candidates for the chairmanship of the main opposition party, stand side by side during an NPAD primary at the National Assembly in Seoul, Wednesday. Moon, Park and Rep. Lee In-young were selected as the three finalists for the post. The party is scheduled to hold its national convention to elect a new leader on Feb. 8. / Yonhap

Jan 7, 2015
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