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DOJ investigates Korean Tobacco company for omitting harmful substance info
South Korean tobacco company KT&G is under investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). KT&G faces allegations of submitting falsified and intentionally misleading information during the U.S. approval process for one of its cigarette products. On February 15, Tobacco Insider, an organization specializing in tobacco industry research [âŠ] The post DOJ investigates Korean Tobacco company for omitting harmful substance info appeared first on The Korea Daily.
150,000 more studentsâ debt forgiven with $1.2B granted to SAVE enrollees
With the November presidential election just nine months away, the Joe Biden administration has approved $1.2 billion in additional student debt forgiveness. According to the Department of Education, âThe Biden-Harris Administration announced that it will automatically discharge $1.2 billion in loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers who are eligible for the shortened time to forgiveness benefit [âŠ] The post 150,000 more studentsâ debt forgiven with $1.2B granted to SAVE enrollees appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Koreansâ culture of reputation and face-saving leads to higher suicide rate among Asians
[The Korea Daily-USC] Healing California Project The Korea Daily analyzed Korean suicide rates from 2011 to 2022, using data from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and national suicide statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The suicide rate among Koreans rose [âŠ] The post Koreansâ culture of reputation and face-saving leads to higher suicide rate among Asians appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Despite BTS absence, K-pop groups dominate 2023 Global Artist Chart
 K-pop groups once again dominated the International Federation of the Phonographic Industryâs (IFPIâs) Global Artist Chart, with boy bands Seventeen and Stray Kids bringing home silver and bronze, respectively, and newcomer girl group NewJeans clocking in at No. 8. The London-based record industry tracker released its list of the top global artists of 2023 â which takes into account physical [âŠ] The post Despite BTS absence, K-pop groups dominate 2023 Global Artist Chart appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Samsungâs AI features to roll out to older Galaxy models in March
Samsungâs Galaxy AI features, which were first introduced in its most recent S24 series, will trickle down to older models. The electronics manufacturer said Thursday that Galaxy AI will become available on three variations of S23 series as well as S23 FE, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 and three variations of Tab S9 series, [âŠ] The post Samsungâs AI features to roll out to older Galaxy models in March appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Police to investigate Indonesian engineer for suspected jetfighter tech theft
An Indonesian engineer suspected of attempting to steal technologies related to the domestically developed KF-21 fighter jet has been referred to police by the state arms procurement agency for investigation, defense officials said Thursday. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) requested further investigation by the police on Wednesday after concluding a preliminary joint probe with [âŠ] The post Police to investigate Indonesian engineer for suspected jetfighter tech theft appeared first on The Korea Daily.
U.S. YouTuber wanted by police for jumping off 101-floor Busan building
One of the two men who parachuted off Busanâs tallest building last Thursday was revealed to be a U.S. YouTuber, according to Busan Haeundae Police Station Thursday. Last Thursday morning, two men assumed to be foreigners, allegedly jumped off from the observation deck on the 99th floor of LCT, a 101-floor tall building, without permission. Police were [âŠ] The post U.S. YouTuber wanted by police for jumping off 101-floor Busan building appeared first on The Korea Daily.
âJipbapâ YouTubers are the new momentum driving the globalization of Korean food
Korean-American YouTubers in the United States are spearheading the global popularization of Korean cuisine through the introduction of home-cooked Korean meals. YouTubers showcasing âjipbapâ, the Korean term for home-cooked meals, have attracted millions of subscribers by presenting everyday Korean side dishes and simple meals. Among the most popular Korean-American YouTubers focused on jipbap are those [âŠ] The post âJipbapâ YouTubers are the new momentum driving the globalization of Korean food appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Karaoke bars that lost in copyright lawsuit foreshadow prolonged legal battle
Karaoke and karaoke bars in New York and New Jersey, having lost a music copyright lawsuit, are bracing for an extended legal fight with the plaintiff, Elohim EPF USA. Younghoon Ji, a partner at Ahne & Ji LLP and defender of New York-based karaoke operators in a music copyright lawsuit, submitted an amicus curiae brief [âŠ] The post Karaoke bars that lost in copyright lawsuit foreshadow prolonged legal battle appeared first on The Korea Daily.
âA Killer Paradoxâ slays it on Netflix charts
Netflix series âA Killer Paradoxâ topped the streaming platformâs weekly Top 10 chart for non-English shows on Wednesday. According to Netflix, the crime thriller logged in 5.5 million views from Feb. 11 to 18. It also debuted on 43 top 10 regional charts for television, including Korea, Canada, France, Hong Kong, and Australia. âA Killer [âŠ] The post âA Killer Paradoxâ slays it on Netflix charts appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Stray Kids pop-up store, cafe to open themed on bandâs animated characters
A pop-up store and cafe themed around boy band Stray Kidsâ animated animal characters SKZOO is slated to open on March 14 and continue until March 31, JYP Entertainment said Wednesday. âStray Kids x SKZOO Pop-up & Cafe âSKZOOâs Magic Schoolââ will take place at venues AP Again in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, and Soundwave in Mapo [âŠ] The post Stray Kids pop-up store, cafe to open themed on bandâs animated characters appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Samsung to partner with Arm on next generation of AI chips
Samsung Electronics is extending its partnership with Arm. The Korean chipmaker announced that it will collaborate with the British company to manufacture the next generation of high-performance chipsets as it grapples to narrow its gap with industry leader TSMC. Samsung said Wednesday that it will work with Arm to jointly optimize the British companyâs Cortex-X [âŠ] The post Samsung to partner with Arm on next generation of AI chips appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in bury the hatchet after London meeting
 Son Heung-min called for fans to forgive Lee Kang-in on Wednesday after the two met in London, effectively ending a dispute that has dominated the headlines in Korea for the last week. âKang-in has been having a very tough time since the incident,â Son wrote in a post on his official Instagram account. âPlease [âŠ] The post Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in bury the hatchet after London meeting appeared first on The Korea Daily.
LAâs average car insurance premium is $2,992 and itâs expected to go higher
Motorists are expected to pay more for car insurance this year as insurers continue to push for rate hikes. Based on auto insurance rate hike filings submitted by insurers for the six months from August last year to January this year, 74 insurers requested 99 rate hikes, averaging 24.7 percent, according to the California Department [âŠ] The post LAâs average car insurance premium is $2,992 and itâs expected to go higher appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Korean church community launches petition drive to safeguard next generation
The Korean-American church community is organizing an urgent signature drive aimed at protecting the next generation. The effort is to get the Protect Kids of California Act of 2024 on the November election ballot. This is the first time since 2008 that the Korean-American church community has organized a petition drive. Back then, the state [âŠ] The post Korean church community launches petition drive to safeguard next generation appeared first on The Korea Daily.
California lifts asset limits for Medi-Cal eligibility, easing application process
The requirement for Medi-Cal applicants to disclose bank deposits due to the asset limit rule has been removed, prompting the state government to encourage eligible individuals to sign up for Medi-Cal. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a nonprofit healthcare organization, stated that previously, individuals needed $130,000 and couples needed $195,000 in bank deposits to qualify [âŠ] The post California lifts asset limits for Medi-Cal eligibility, easing application process appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Le Sserafimâs âEASYâ depicts the dark side of the groupâs rise to fame
Le Sserafim has so far been confident, âFearlessâ and âAntifragileâ as it forged its path in the K-pop industry. But the girl group is now ready to share that its journey wasnât easy with its third EP â aptly titled âEASY.â ââEASYâ is all about frankly talking about the worries and uneasiness that lies behind the [âŠ] The post Le Sserafimâs âEASYâ depicts the dark side of the groupâs rise to fame appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Samsungâs foldable panel passes U.S. military durability test
Samsung Displayâs foldable OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screen passed the U.S. military durability test to become the first foldable panel to earn the spec. The manufacturer said Monday its 7-inch panel deployed in foldable smartphones passed the U.S. militaryâs MIL-STD 810G certification test, which evaluates whether the product can endure extreme environments and stress without [âŠ] The post Samsungâs foldable panel passes U.S. military durability test appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Putin gifts Kim Jong-un Russian car to drive home âspecialâ ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un received a Russian-made car from Russian President Vladimir Putin as a gift demonstrating the âspecialâ close ties between the two leaders, state media reported Tuesday. Russia conveyed the vehicle to Pak Jong-chon, a secretary of the ruling Workerâs Party of Korea, and Kim Yo-jong, the powerful younger sister of the [âŠ] The post Putin gifts Kim Jong-un Russian car to drive home âspecialâ ties appeared first on The Korea Daily.
Is it wrong for an off-duty officer to respond to a crisis?
On February 13, at the LA County Office Building, Supervisor Kathryn Barger (5th District) honored four LA County firefighters and four LA County sheriffâs deputies for their combined efforts in saving lives during a house fire in La Cañada Flintridge on January 30. âBoth teams responded with tenacity and bravery,â Supervisor Barger said. âThis is [âŠ] The post Is it wrong for an off-duty officer to respond to a crisis? appeared first on The Korea Daily.
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