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Kakao Games has decided to scrap using English names among its employees, becoming the first Kakao affiliate to backtrack on the IT front-runner’s attempt to make a more bottom-up working environment with open communication. Kakao Games CEO Han Sang-woo, whose English name is Michael, announced the decision in a meeting with employees on April 17, noting that there had been confusion as its workers had to use English names inside the company but went by their Korean names for external comm
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Seoul to provide housing subsidies for couples with newborns from 2025
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Sunday that it will provide housing subsidies to couples who don’t own houses and who have newborns from 2025, to mitigate the trend of couples forgoing parenthood due to the city's high housing costs and enable more married couples with newborns to continue living in Seoul. Under the program, the city government revealed its plan to provide financial support of 300,000 won ($218) per newborn per month for a maximum duration of two years. Th
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S. Korea, Cuba agree to open diplomatic missions
April 28, 2024
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
April 28, 2024
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
April 28, 2024
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2.2 magnitude quake hits near southern county of Hapcheon
April 28, 2024
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Doctor group's incoming head renews call for govt. to scrap medical school quota hike for dialogue
April 28, 2024
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New head of doctors' association vows war in case of disadvantage to medical professors
April 28, 2024
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Business
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong met with top executives of German optics manufacturer Zeiss, a crucial partner for the Korean tech giant's push to lead the burgeoning market for artificial intelligence chips, during his recent trip to Europe. According to Samsung on Sunday, its chief toured the Zeiss headquarters in Oberkochen on Friday and discussed long-term partnerships with Zeiss Group CEO Karl Lamprecht and Zeiss Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology CEO Andreas Pecher. Lee&
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
April 28, 2024
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[Photo News] Shinhan supports families
April 28, 2024
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Woori Financial jumps in race to take over Lotte Insurance
April 28, 2024
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KT&G CEO highlights Indonesia as new global production hub
April 28, 2024
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Cost of eating up, particularly in Seoul: data
April 28, 2024
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HD Hyundai CEO to co-chair WEF Special Meeting
April 28, 2024
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Life&Culture
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[Herald Interview] Mistakes turn into blessings in street performance, director says
Where to draw the line separating the audience from actors in a street performance is tricky for any director. Some are wary of seeing the script derailed by indulging too much into on-the-spot impromptu interaction with spectators. But not so for Song Jae-sung. The director oversees various shows scheduled at Gyeongbokgung this week as part of the annual Seoul festival promoting five palaces from the Joseon era (1392-1910). The nine-day K-Royal Culture Festival, now in its 10th year, kicked off
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Lim Yunchan announces change of program for June recitals
April 28, 2024
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[What to See] Cheongdam-dong galleries bring together must-see shows
April 27, 2024
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[Music in drama] An ode to childhood trauma
April 27, 2024
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Refresh, unwind away from the tropical heat
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'The Roundup: Punishment' becomes fastest 2024 film to top 2 mln admissions
April 27, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Guggenheim Museum makes a push for technology-based art with LG
April 26, 2024
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