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Sun, July 12, 2020 | 11:28

Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic

U.S. President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in public with the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading or becoming infected by the novel coronavirus. Trump flew by helicopter to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in suburban Washington to meet wounded servicemembers and health care providers caring for COVID-19 patients. As he left the White House, he told reporters: ``When you're in a hospital, especially ... I think it's expected to wear a mask.''

Can US reopen safely? Korean doctor says it can - but only if 'almost everyone' wears a mask

Vacant Seoul mayoralty adds significance to next year's by-elections

As the death of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon earlier this week abruptly left the ...

Korea to expand routes to China to meet biz travel demand

South Korea is in talks with China to increase the number of flights to the co...

Korea ends mask rationing scheme after 4-month operation

After a four-month operation, South Korea's mask ration system ended Sunday as the supply of face masks designed to help fight the new cor...

Cholera shock: Arrival of first American teachers (part 2)

At dawn, on July 4, 1886, the first American teachers in Korea started their journey to Seoul. Of course, it started out in confusion. “Am...

Korean War hero Paik Sun-yup dies at 99

Paik Sun-yup, a famous Korean War hero and South Korea's first four-star general, died Friday at age 99, military officials said. Upon the...

Disney World to reopen as coronavirus cases surge in Florida

``The Most Magical Place on Earth'' has reopened after nearly four months with new rules in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and An...

Great Korean adventure: Arrival of first American teachers (part 1)

On the sultry morning of July 3, 1886, the Tsuruga Maru, a Japanese steamship, sailed into Jemulpo (modern Incheon) harbor. Along with its normal cargo, it also had five American...

Is Naver poised to dominate financial services?

Attention is focusing on IT giant Naver as it takes strides into the financial services sector, setting up a corporate body Thursday that will offer insurance services.

Gov't leads in recycling vending machines, large drinks coolers

Korea's major beverage makers and the central government agreed Friday to establish a system to better recycle large drink vending machines and coolers. The deal aims to collect ...

SKT, KT, LG needs to resolve critical issues in July

SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus are facing a hectic July schedule as several critical issues need to be resolved by the end of the month.

Elton John charity gives $25m to target rising HIV in Eastern Europe, Central Asia

Legendary singer Elton John and his husband David Furnish pledged on Thursday to spend $25 million combatting HIV in Eastern Europe and Central Asia - the only region where new i...

GFriend teases 'Apple' music video

The K-pop stars shared a preview of their video for the song "Apple" on Thursday. The teaser opens with a shot of Eunha lying on a bed of flowers. Eunha and the other members of ...

Gallery Hyundai celebrates 50th anniversary with experimental artists

Gallery Hyundai, one of the top commercial galleries in Korea, continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, shedding light on Korean experimental artists from the 1960s...

Breakup vocalist Ahn releases new numbers with hotel booking site

Singer Ahn Ji-young, who said she was suffering from depression after being embroiled in a controversial “breakup” rumor involving her former band mate, apparently has not given ...

Philip Morris' IQOS gets FDA approval to market as modified risk product

Philip Morris has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval to market the company's popular heating device IQOS as a modified risk tobacco product (MRTP), to beco...

[Reporter's notebook] 'Actions speak louder than words'

One of the main policy drives of National Tax Service (NTS) Commissioner Kim Hyun-jun has been identifying attempted tax evasion concerning gains derived from property trading, i...

WHO urges aggressive virus measures as flare-ups spark new closures

The World Health Organization on Friday urged countries grappling with coronavirus to step up control measures, saying it is still possible to rein it in, as some countries clamp...

Owners of multiple houses face heavy punitive taxes

The government will impose heavier taxes on owners of multiple homes and those who sell their properties within two years after purchasing them, as part of efforts to stabilize t...

#MeToo scandals dent ruling party

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is reeling from a series of sexual scandals involving some of it biggest star politicians.

N. Korea, US remain apart over summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's powerful sister downplayed the possibility of another summit between her brother and U.S. President Donald Trump this year, saying it was “unnec...

[Reporter's Notebook] Gov't one-time fine against illegal marketing effective?

The country's top telecom regulator has slapped the largest fines to date - 51.2 billion won ($42.8 million) in total - on SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus for engaging in illegal mar...

'Glee' actress Naya Rivera presumed dead in California lake

"We are presuming that an accident happened and we're presuming that she drowned in the lake," Sheriff Deputy Chris Dyer said during a press conference. "There's no signs of foul...

SFO director-designate Kim Eun-sun to helm France's Bastille Day concert

South Korean conductor Kim Eun-sun, director-designate of the San Francisco Opera (SFO), will conduct this year's symphonic concert in Paris celebrating the national day of Franc...

Barista hopes for his coffee to linger long in customers' memory

Yoo In-seok, the chief barista of Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, has been striving to make coffee through which customers can feel happiness and contentment.

CJ ENM, D'Live fail to reach deal over content fee hike

CJ ENM, the nation's largest entertainment company, has failed to reach an agreement with local cable TV operator D'Live regarding a price increase for its TV programs of up to 2...

NPS still tolerant to KEPCO's coal investments in Indonesia

The National Pension Service (NPS) is facing mounting criticism for its passive attitude toward the Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) which decided recently to continue its inve...

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What's driving Kim Jong-un's erratic behavior?: N. Korea expert

'Stop the baby whine': What South Kore...

Debate: Should K-pop be apolitical vs....

Exploited victims?: Where did all the ...

Black Lives Matter: What Do Koreans Re...

Auto

Korea seeks new growth engine in hydrogen economy

KDB chief criticizes SsangYong's restructuring plan

Hyundai meets with SK over battery partnership

Korea agrees to roll over loans to SsangYong

Hyundai exports hydrogen trucks to Switzerland

Hyundai, SK to further cooperate in EV battery sector

Samsung, SK vow to join state drive to cut reliance on Japan

Samsung's mobile biz to benefit from anti-China sentiment in India: analysts

Telcos expand VR services amid pandemic

Carriers and portals join hands to establish 'digital media ecosystem'

Pandemic forces Samsung to unveil new Note, online

SKT, KT, LG fined W51.2 bil. for illegal marketing

Finance

NPS still tolerant to KEPCO's coal investments in Indonesia

Seoul stocks set for mild rebound next week

BOK tipped to maintain rate at record low, seek unconventional measures

KAMCO's investor relations (IR) presentation

Woori continues to see its reputation tarnished

Blame game escalates between NH Investment and KSD over Optimus fiasco

Entertainment

Hanbok sweeps global K-pop fans off their feet

'SF8' is Korean equivalent of Netflix Original 'Black Mirror'

Yeon Sang-ho's 'Peninsula' casts commentary over human desire to outlive

'Blood Sweat & Tears' becomes 7th BTS video to top 600 mln YouTube views

'Heart Signal' TV star's rape sentence confirmed

Injury delays Taemin's solo comeback

Editorial

Death of Seoul mayor

Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon was found dead in the Mount Bugak area near his offi...

Battery alliance

The industrial alliance between Hyundai Motor and the nation's three battery m...

Columns

'Seven Up'

Every Thursday, I try to get up around 5 a.m. I participate by Zoom in the morning ...

Korean War at 70: revisiting India's peacemaking role

This month South Korea will honor Lt. Col. C. Rangarajan, who led the Indian medica...

Thoughts of the Times

Mountain Vegetables

When I was a youngster, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother who was an avid g...

Satellite imagery showing activity at suspected N. Korean nuclear fa...

Biegun emphasizes US readiness to engage in talks with NK

N. Korea, US remain apart over summit

Pyongyang says another summit with US 'unnecessary,' 'useless'

Russian court sentences North Korean fisherman to 4 years in prison

US defense chief calls North Korea, Iran 'rogue states'

Seonam Wastewater Treatment Center leads Seoul's solar energy future

WHO urges aggressive virus measures as flare-ups spark new closures

Disney World to reopen as coronavirus cases surge in Florida

Vacant Seoul mayoralty adds significance to next year's by-elections

Korea ends mask rationing scheme after 4-month operation

Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic

Starbucks Korea to seek breakthrough with bakery

Korea to expand routes to China to meet biz travel demand

Samsung's mobile biz to benefit from anti-China sentiment in India: ...

Telcos expand VR services amid pandemic

Gov't to permit 2 more downtown duty-free shops in Seoul, Jeju

CJ ENM, D'Live fail to reach deal over content fee hike

Author defines LA riots as multi-ethnic incident

Gallery Hyundai celebrates 50th anniversary with experimental artists

Barista hopes for his coffee to linger long in customers' memory

Hollys 'folding carts' strengthening brand status

Single-person households most common household type in Korea: data

Hotel Lobby

K-pop: revolutions, terror and the future

Cholera shock: Arrival of first American teachers (part 2)

Great Korean adventure: Arrival of first American teachers (part 1)

Short-lived peace on the peninsula: North Korea in 1945

1886: The quietest Fourth of July

Democracy, cereal and colonization

Korean War at 70: revisiting India's peacemaking role

With no baseball, look back at Nixon's all-stars

Young fireballer content to pitch in relief, for now

KBO's batting average leader pays homage to old teammates after each...

Triathlete admits to assaulting late teammate, apologizes to family

Pressure is mounting on Ferrari after one race of F1 season

Kimbrel looking to bounce back after tough debut with Cubs

RB Leipzig sign South Korea's Hwang to replace Werner

China calls US invite to nuclear talks a ploy to derail them

Gold above $1,800 an ounce, first time since 2011

Explosion near Iran's capital kills two, damages factory

US to withdraw visas for foreign students whose classes move online

China begins pulling back troops near site of India border clash, In...

Tokyo governor cruises to 2nd term

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