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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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Ex-deputy prime minister takes helm of troubled ruling party
April 29, 2024
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Seoul to deploy more military doctors to fill med prof void
April 29, 2024
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ReWorld Forum hosts large, small firms to discuss energy transformation plans
April 29, 2024
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[Bridge to Africa] Tanzania marks Independence Day, lauds Korea’s support
April 29, 2024
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Police investigating 10 men after suspected gang fight near Haeundae Beach
April 29, 2024
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Medical tourists to Korea rises to record high of 606,000
April 29, 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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Hanwha Systems breaks ground on satellite center in Jeju
April 29, 2024
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Korean franchises eye Japan, riding high on K-food trend
April 29, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan
April 29, 2024
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[Photo News] Boosting Korea-China ties
April 29, 2024
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KT explores synergy between AI, media businesses
April 29, 2024
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MBK chief donates $25m to Haverford College
April 29, 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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"The Plot," rife with unexpected twists, will showcase Gang Dong-won at his coldest
April 29, 2024
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'Moon of Seoul' balloon ride prepares to take flight in June
April 29, 2024
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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
April 27, 2024
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