Borrowing nature for one-of-a-kind stay in South Korea’s North Gyeongsang province
True charms of "hanok" are felt at Rakkojae Hahoe Hanok Hotel.
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Discrepancy in views: The Korea Herald
President Yoon’s overly optimistic comment on the economic outlook may sound encouraging to his staff and supporters. But he should realize that his view is far removed from the…
K-pop star Rain, Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh spotted at Singapore eatery
Keng Eng Kee Seafood, which is near Alexandra Village Food Centre, is a Michelin Guide-recommended establishment known for dishes such as moonlight hor fun, chilli crab, and…
Former South Korean President Moon named suspect in bribery probe
Prosecutors allege his former son-in-law received preferential treatment in securing a job with an airline in return for arranging a key government appointment for the politician…
South Korea suffers longest streak of tropical nights in history
Regions across the country have averaged 20.2 tropical nights so far, surpassing 16.8 in 1994 and 16.7 in 2018 -- years that are infamous among residents for being among the…
In S. Korea, man chases down thief who stole woman’s bag as she was attempting suicide
The Seoul police said recently that Mapo Police Station has awarded a man surnamed Lee a certificate of appreciation for his assistance in stopping the suspect from getting away…
President Yoon touts pension reform drive amid stagnant popularity rating
The government will come up with "automatic balancing mechanisms" which could "guarantee long-term sustainability," aimed at automatically adjusting the pension level depending on…
Foreign, multicultural students rise amid declining school population in South Korea
By country, Asian countries accounted for the largest share, with China taking 34.5 percent, followed by Vietnam at 26.8 percent, Mongolia at 5.9 percent, Uzbekistan at 5.8…
Uproot sexual deepfakes: The Korea Herald
It is necessary to raise public understanding of the serious consequences and unethical nature of deepfakes.
South Korea’s ruling bloc seeks tougher sentences for deepfake sex crimes
The government and the ruling party agreed on adopting longer prison sentences of up to seven years for deepfake sex crimes on August 29, as South Korea grapples with a surge in…