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[Weekender] Investing in stocks? Why not sneakers?
IndustryAug 8, 2020
Xxblue, a subunit of the auction house SeoulAuction Blue, is providing a differentiated offline shopping opportunity in Sinsa-dong, Seoul. Sneakerheads can saunter in to try on limited edition kicks ...
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[Weekender] COVID-19: The people who didn’t have to dieSocial affairsAug 1, 2020Not all lives lost due to the pandemic are from the virus. Nearly half a year into the coronavirus crisis, statistics show an uptick in fatality rates that are not officially linked to the virus, but... -
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[Weekender] Audiobook market expands in Korea, buoyed by COVID-19CultureJul 25, 2020“I used to checkout sets of Harry Potter audiobook tapes from the public library and listen to it with my brother when I was in elementary school. Now I listen to audiobooks while commuting to work b...
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[Weekender] ‘Revenge shopping’ on rise as alternative to summer vacayMarketsJul 16, 2020Foreign fashion experts are now eyeing Korean customers, saying a luxury rebound here could drive up a recovery for international luxury labels. “Korean customers are famous for loyalty towards the ... -
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[Weekender] Is she real? Artificial humans move to the foreIndustryJul 11, 2020The question remains: Why do humans create other human-looking things? Why should artificial intelligence take on the form of a biped, with an inviting smile and a helpful tone of voice? Confronted ... -
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[Weekender] COVID-19: Summertime safety tipsHealthJul 4, 2020Summer is in full swing amid an ever deepening pandemic. As the virus is new, figuring out how to navigate the season safely can be daunting. Health experts share their responses to some of the popul... -
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[Weekender] Jeju Island is a sanctuary in virus timesTravelJun 27, 2020The Seogwipo Daily Olle Market is the biggest market in Seogwipo. Founded in 1960, it has 200 stores and 140 stalls. Though the market has a 60-year history, the facilities are relatively modern as i... -
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[Weekender] As pandemic rages, funds test water with robo-investingMarketsJun 20, 2020Since its inception in 2015, robo-investing has emerged as a tool with the potential to minimize the impact of market volatility in South Korea. The profitability of this investment method -- based ... -
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[Weekender] Fake meat no more faux pas in KoreaIndustryJun 13, 2020This year, Dongwon added Beyond Beef and Beyond Sausage to its imported products. In February, Lotte’s fast-food chain Lotteria rolled out its Miracle Burger, a first plant-based patty burger presen... -
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[Weekender] Coming back home, seven decades after warDefenseJun 6, 2020Guided by the military, a group of 70 volunteers will be given an opportunity to hike the trail at three locations -- in western Paju City, central Cheorwon and eastern Goseong Counties -- all adjace... -
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[Weekender] Changes in architectural design inevitable in post-COVID-19 eraArts&DesignMay 30, 2020The post-COVID-19 era is looming, bringing changes to what people considered normal. As the world deals with this highly contagious disease and prepares for other viruses in the future, interior desi... -
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[Weekender] Bracing for summer heat in times of COVID-19Social affairsMay 23, 2020Go abroad online Despite lingering dangers, it is difficult to resist the desire to soak up the sun in summer. But there are alternatives. While some people chose to spend their vacations in nearby... -
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[Weekender] Tightrope walk between hair regrowth and side effectsIndustryMay 16, 2020“I’ve been told about the possible adverse reactions of finasteride, but I still take it because I know the percentage of men who become impotent are only a fraction,” said Kang Si-hoon, a 33-year-ol... -
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[Weekender] Coronavirus takes silent toll on childrenSocial affairsMay 9, 2020Children have their own set of problems and distresses amid the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak, experts say, as they are forced to forgo childhood necessities such as outdoor fun and play -- and,... -
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[Weekender] New social norms emerge in the age of COVID-19CultureMay 2, 2020As the number of new COVID-19 infection cases continued to fall, the government began applying a relaxed social distancing advisory starting April 20. Despite the eased guideline, many Koreans are s...
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