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Pepero Day: Eight things you should know

/ YonhapBy Lee Ji-hyeThe month of November typically sees a huge spike in the sales of the chocolate-covered cookie snack Pepero. The reason for the jump is a tradition observed by Koreans known as Pepero Day.Those unfamiliar with the phenomenon may have been surprised to find convenience stores, supermarkets and even bakeries festooned with ornate packages of Pepero or its facsimiles. While many grumble that the event is less of a real occasion than a chance for snack companies to rake in some cash, Pepero Day continues to be popular in Korea and has become a quirky part of the local culture. The day takes place on November 11. Students at school, co-workers at companies, and even proselytizers pass out boxes of the crunchy, chocolate-covered snacks. Giving them out is similar to handing out a Valentine as it can be a platonic gesture or have romantic overtones. So what’s the fuss over these snacks anyway? Here’s what you should know about Pepero Day.Eating Pepero makes you skinny (Or so the story goes)/ YonhapPepero day falls on November 11 because the skinny snacks res

Nov 11, 2014
Pepero Day: Eight things you should know

Rights abuses in NK

Activists participate in a rally , at Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, Monday, to call for the enactment of a special law to address human rights violations in North Korea. / Yonhap

Nov 10, 2014

US envoy's visit

Unification Minister Ryu Kihl-jae, left, shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert ahead of their meeting at the Central Government Complex, Seoul, Monday. The two exchanged views about pending issues involving North Korea. / Yonhap

Nov 10, 2014

Oldest CSAT applicant

Cho Hee-ok, 82, the oldest applicant for this year’s college entrance exam, responds to juniors wishing her good luck at Ilseong Women’s Middle and High School, a school for housewives and elderly women in Mapo, Seoul, Monday. The College Scholastic Ability Test will be conducted at 1,216places nationwide Thursday. / Yonhap

Nov 10, 2014

Pepero Day keeps couples in loop (even though people think it's a scheme)

/ Korea Times FileMost unmarried Koreans will go out on a date this week for the love-themed Pepero Day, although many people believe the annual event is a commercial scheme, a survey showed.  Every November 11, Koreans exchange boxes of Pepero, which are chocolate-covered cookie-sticks. The holiday is mostly observed by young people and couples, and has romantic overtones.   Dating consultant Duo quizzed more than 500 single people on the dating scene about their thoughts and plans for the day, which falls on Tuesday this year. Sixty-four percent said they have plans with their romantic partners.  At the same time, however, 57-percent respondents said they believe Pepero Day is tarnished with commercial interests.  As to their plans, 35 percent of female respondents wanted to have a nice dinner with their partner, while 15 said they wanted to receive a fashion item as a gift.  Twenty-six percent of male respondents agreed to the dinner option.

Nov 10, 2014By Ko Dong-hwan
Pepero Day keeps couples in loop (even though people think it's a scheme)

China's 'Little Psy' diagnosed brain tumor

Jeon Min-woo / Courtesy of YouTubeA boy from China who gained fame for his impressions of rapper Psy has revealed that he has cancerous brain tumor.  Jeon Min-woo, 10, who earned the nickname “Little Psy” by dancing to the Korean rapper’s viral hit “Gangnam Style,” announced on the SBS show “Curious Story Y” that he is suffering from brainstem glioma. Not to be confused with the boy who starred in the official Gangnam Style video, Hwang Min-woo, Jeon was diagnosed with the disease in China.  His family has heard he has around six months to live, a local vernacular said Sunday. Donations have poured in for the boy, whose parents have moved to Korea where Jeon receives hospital care.

Nov 10, 2014By Ko Dong-hwan
China's 'Little Psy' diagnosed brain tumor

Netizens support Noh Hong-chul after drunk-driving incident

Noh Hong-chul, second from right, is performing with Psy. / Korea Times fileA group of neitzens are pushing for Noh Hong-chul to remain as a host of popular variety show “Infinite Challenge,” after the comedian offered to step down over a drunk-driving row.   Noh apologized and offered to step down from shows he appears on, Saturday, after being busted the day before. A petition on online portal Daum Kakao for Noh to remain as a host of Infinite Challenge had garnered 6,700 signatures as of Monday afternoon.  The petition, hosted by a netizen known only as “Mepisto” claimed that the Noh was being punished for making satirical comments in the past.   Police said they took a blood sample from Noh and sent it to the National Forensic Service for assessment after the star refused to take a sobriety test. 

Nov 10, 2014By Ko Dong-hwan
Netizens support Noh Hong-chul after drunk-driving incident

MMA fighter receives chilling crotch-shot

/ Courtesy of afreecaTVKorean mixed martial artist Lee Dool-hee was kicked where the sun doesn’t shine on Sunday, but shook it off and continued the fight. However, the fighter had to be taken to the hospital after the Road FC 19 match. The incident occurred at Olympic Park in Songpa, when Japan’s Fukuda Riki launched the kick to the 25-year-old’s groin in the second round. Lee initially collapsed but he regained his strength and resumed the fight. Fukuda, however, delivered a knee to the same area, sending Lee to the hospital. He received a warning from umpire. The match was eventually canceled with no winner.

Nov 10, 2014By Ko Dong-hwan
MMA fighter receives chilling crotch-shot

Girl asks for chicken in exchange for lost wallet

The story of a man who lost his wallet and the high school student who found it has gone viral online after he shared it online. The man explained on a community website for photography enthusiasts that he recently lost his wallet containing 8,000 won ($7.35) in cash and credit cards. The student found the man’s business card in the wallet and called him. The girl said, "I can send it, but I really want to eat chicken right now. Can I buy chicken with your credit card?” according to the man. The man answered yes, and soon after received a text-message receipt from Kyochon Chicken. The man's post, titled “The cute threat after losing a wallet," began circulating online and was spotted by various Korean online media platforms. A commenter wrote in response to the online story, "This is too adorable, I would buy her more than just one box of chicken."

Nov 10, 2014
Girl asks for chicken in exchange for lost wallet

Seoul Lantern Festival to lure visitors this month

Lantern themed as Dongui Bogam / Courtesy of Seoul Lantern FestivalThe Seoul Lantern Festival, which turns the downtown area near Cheonggye Stream into a glimmering spectacle each year, kicked off once again on Friday.  The festival, which lures in 25 million visitors annually, will be held until Nov. 23 under the theme of “Seoul's Gleaming World Heritage.”Elaborate lanterns of all shapes and sizes, which each their own stories, will be on display along the 1.2 kilometer stretch from Cheonggye Plaza to Supyo Bridge.This year’s lantern festival is divided into four parts. The first will present Korea’s world heritages. Part two exhibits local and international pieces. Part three targets children, showing characters such as “Larva” and “Tobot.” The last part features lanterns made by modern light artists.Pororo the Little Penguin themed lanterns / Courtesy of Seoul Lantern Festival  

Nov 10, 2014
Seoul Lantern Festival to lure visitors this month
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