(URGENT) chipmakers-US equipment(URGENT) U.S. to provide chip manufacturing equipment to Samsung, SK factories in China: presidential office Yonhap Breaking News(CG) (END)

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014250209?sid=104

#naver

Passengers injured by suspected chemical leak on Shinkansen bullet trainFirefighters and emergency vehicles gather at the scene of Sendai station in Sendai, Japan, 09 October 2023. A Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train passenger at Sendai Station alerted emergency services about a suspected chemical leak. According to the Sendai City Fire Department, five persons, including a child, were taken to the hospital but are not in life-threatening condition. EPA/JIJI PRESS JAPAN OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009520841?sid=104

#naver

opposition leader-election campaignOpposition leader Lee to attend by-election campaign after release from hospital SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung will be released from a Seoul hospital Monday and attend a by-election campaign for his party's candidate in a key district in Seoul, his party said. Rep. Lee of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) has received treatment to recuperate from a 24-day hunger strike to protest against President Yoon Suk Yeol's policies. The DP said Lee will leave Green Hospital in northern Seoul later in the day and attend a by-election campaign by Jin Kyo-hoon, a DP candidate for Gangseo Ward office chief in western Seoul, with three days left before the election.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014250211?sid=104

#naver

The revision of the Public Security Administration Punishments Law has concluded its public consultation phase. Data from the official National People's Congress (NPC) website reveals that over 99,000 individuals have provided online feedback, culminating in more than 126,000 suggestions. The consultation window, spanning from Sept. 1 to 30, saw over 70,000 suggestions in just eight days. Within less than half a month, nearly 100,000 individuals have made suggestions online, contributing to a total of 114,000 comments.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-10-09/editorial-the-practice-of-open-door-legislation-must-continue-102115085.html

#caixinglobal

A person looks at a restaurant menu in Jung-gu, central Seoul. (Yonhap) Price increase rates of about 80 percent of restaurant menus exceeded the price increase rate of a market basket of consumer goods in September, according to data on Monday.According to Statistics Korea, the consumer price index, which functions as an economic metric for the price of a weighted average market basket of consumer goods, showed an on-year growth of 3.7 percent in September.Meanwhile, the increase rate in the sector for dining out, a key indicator of inflation in the food sector for everyday consumers, logged 4.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000250617?sid=104

#naver

chipmakers-US equipmentU.S. eases export controls on chip manufacturing equipment for Samsung, SK factories in China SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The United States has decided to allow exports of its semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix factories in China without a separate approval process, the presidential office said Monday, a much-needed relief to the Korean chipmakers. The U.S. government has designated Samsung Electronics and SK hynix's chip factories in China as "verified end users," which would reduce the licensing burden on them by allowing U.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014250236?sid=104

#naver

SPC Samlip's Carearth Yakgwa unveiled at food and beverage trade fair Anuga being held in Koln, Germany, from Oct. 7 to 11 [SPC] SPC Samlip's Carearth Yakgwa cookie has been selected as one of the top innovative new products showcased at the international food industry trade fair Anuga in Germany, primarily for its innovative wheat-free composition. The Anuga Taste Innovation Show attracted 7,890 products submissions from participating companies, according to SPC Samlip on Monday. The jury selected 68 products and concepts that excelled in terms of creativity, innovation, sustainability and execution.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/640/0000044301?sid=101

#naver

Ju Hyun-mi sings on the first day of the 20th Jarasum International Jazz Festival held on Jara Island in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. (Jarasum International Jazz Festival) GAPYEONG, Gyeonggi Province -- South Korea's biggest jazz festival completed its four-day run on Monday with a total of 42 acts from around the world.The Jarasum International Jazz Festival, which started in 2004, takes place in October every year on Jara Island, a river island in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province -- some 40 minutes from Seoul by the ITX Cheongchun High Speed Train.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000250618?sid=104

#naver

Increased security at Israeli embassy in Thailand following Hamas attack on IsraelThai police vehicles are seen during a security patrol outside a building where the Israeli embassy is located in Bangkok, Thailand, 09 October 2023. The Hamas organization on 07 October launched a surprise attack from the Gaza Strip on Israel from land, air and sea, reportedly killing more than 700 Israelis, according to the Israeli army on 08 October. Twelve Thai nationals have been killed and eight wounded, while another eleven have been taken hostage by Hamas militants during the attacks, according to Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Kanchana Patarachoke.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009520846?sid=104

#naver

FILE - Poland's opposition leader and former prime minister, Donald Tusk, addresses an election campaign rally in Otwock, Poland, on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Leading Polish candidates are gearing up for a debate Monday evening where they hope to sway undecided voters six days before a national election that many Poles believe is the most important once since communism was toppled. The debate gives Tusk get a rare chance to address undecided voters and Law and Justice supporters on state media airwaves.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006049596?sid=104

#naver

Park Byung-chul's 'Shoot Shoot Shoot Goal Goal Goal' Online non-fungible token art trading platform Art Token on Monday released NFT works based on Hangeul calligraphy, in commemoration of Hangeul Day that celebrates the invention of the Korean alphabet.'Shoot Shoot Shoot Goal Goal Goal' and other works were created by calligrapher ParkByung-chul and converted into 3D digital art. NFT art is entirely digital artwork that is tokenized to be stored on the blockchain.Park's NFT works were released on 2R2, an online global art trading platform run by Art Token.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000250619?sid=104

#naver

The 69th NATO Parliamentary Assembly in CopenhagenPrime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, speaks at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Copenhagen, Denmark, 09 October 2023. The 69th NATO Parliamentary Assembly in the Danish capital runs from 06 to 09 October. EPA/Liselotte Sabroe DENMARK OUT

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009520860?sid=104

#naver

US sends naval force to eastern Mediterranean in response to Hamas attack on Israel(FILE) - A handout file photo made available by the US Navy shows the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, 04 October 2023 (issued 09 October 2023). In response to the Hamas attack on Israel, the United States has begun moving the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the eastern Mediterranean, US Defense Secretary Austin announced on 08 October 2023, adding that the US will provide Israel with additional equipment and ammunition.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009520856?sid=104

#naver

'Because I hate Korea' (NK Contents) 'Because I hate Korea,' director Jang Kun-jae's coming-of-age film based on the novel of same title by Jang Kang-myung, realistically portrays the journey of Kye-na (Go Ah-sung) in search of empathy and consolation.In her late 20s, Kye-na isn't sure about her life in Korea. Her longtime boyfriend Ji-myeong who is preparing to become a journalist, not so well-off parents who are dependent on Kye-na and her boss who asks Kye-na to do something unethical because it is a company tradition, are just some of the reasons.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000250620?sid=104

#naver

2023 Hessian state electionepaselect epa10907838 German Federal Interior Minister and top candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) Nancy Faeser delivers a speech during the SPD Hessian state election party in Wiesbaden Germany, 08 October 2023. According to the Statistical Office of Hesse, some 4.3 million people are eligible to vote in the regional elections for a new parliament in the German state of Hesse. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009520866?sid=104

#naver

BEIJING — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday called on China to support Israel after deadly attacks by Hamas, adding he was 'disappointed' that Beijing showed 'no sympathy' for the country over the weekend. Fighters from Islamist group Hamas killed 700 Israelis and abducted dozens more as they attacked Israeli towns on Saturday, the deadliest incursion into Israeli territory since Egypt and Syria's attacks in the Yom Kippur war 50 years ago. ADVERTISEMENT In response, China's foreign ministry urged the 'relevant parties' to remain calm and immediately end hostilities to protect civilians, adding that 'the fundamental way out of the conflict lies in implementing the two-state solution and establishing an independent State of Palestine'.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1843276/in-beijing-schumer-urges-china-to-support-israel-after-hamas-attacks

#inquirer

October 10 @ 3:30 pm - October 24 @ 5:30 pm $112.00 Using locally foraged wild clay, Students will learn basic handbuidling techniques including pinch pots, coiling and slab construction during this multi week course. Advanced students welcomed to come develop additional skills.  Projects will be glazed and available for pick up after firing.  Class times are Tuesdays 3:30 to 5:30. Please email Kathryn at Kathr [email protected] thats K-a-t-h-r-y-n-s [email protected]

https://www.kvmr.org/kvmr-event/afterschool-youth-ceramics-classes/

#kvmr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Life Matters Workshop: Gain Peace of Mind and Leave a Legacy of Kindness Grass Valley, CA – 9.5.2023 – Life Matters Workshop presents ' Getting Your Affairs Together… TOGETHER' an empowering and transformative experience designed to help individuals over 50 plan for their future and ensure their wishes are known after they are gone. Led by experienced facilitators CiCi Stewart and Susan M. Davis, this six-session workshop covers essential topics such as estate planning, financial matters, funeral options, personal affairs, planning for the unexpected, and more.

https://www.kvmr.org/kvmr-event/life-matters-workshop-2/2023-10-11/

#kvmr

prisoner of war-death Former S. Korean POW who escaped from N. Korea dies at 92 SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Han Byung-soo, a former South Korean prisoner of war who was held in North Korea for five decades before escaping to his home country, has died at the age of 92, the defense ministry said Monday. Han enlisted in the South Korean Army in 1951, when he was 20, and became a prisoner of war in June 1953, a month before the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a cease-fire, not a peace treaty. In North Korea, he was forced into hard labor in Tanchon, South Hamgyong Province, and escaped to South Korea via China in 2002, according to the ministry.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014250106?sid=104

#naver

(LEAD) defense minister-troops visit (ATTN: UPDATES with comment in para 3) SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Shin Won-sik called Monday for a strong readiness posture against North Korea as he made his first visit to a front-line military unit in his new role. Shin, who took office Saturday, was briefed on border operations at the Army's 1st Infantry Division in Paju, just south of the Demilitarized Zone, and ordered a firm military readiness posture. "We should make North Korea feel that they stand to lose more than they gain in order to deter provocations," Shin said.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014250119?sid=104

#naver

Young Mildura big man Dru Pilmore reaches over Swan Hill's Seamus Doherty for possession.Picture: Paula Mastrippolito

https://www.theguardian.com.au/basketball/flyers-fall-to-white-hot-heat

#theguardian

Community members, businesses and service providers completed the annual walk from the mall to the riverfront last year. Picture: Meagan Verstappen

https://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/news/6212749/no-good-reason-for-family-violence

#sunraysiadaily

Table Tennis Mallee Bearings skipper Wayne Carmichael was in fine form during round 3 winning three singles as well as taking part in both doubles victories. CLOSE matches were the feature of round three of the Sunraysia Table Tennis Association. Tankard Dental, with a 6-5 win over Regional Taxation Services, retained top position on the ladder by percentage. Victory came without the reliance on skipper Thahn Nguyen, who was defeated twice, however teammates Rohan Reimers and Paul Kealley were outstanding, winning two singles each.

https://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/tabletennis/6212709/tankards-retain-top-spot

#sunraysiadaily

CHICAGO — Kelvin Kiptum set a world record in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 35 seconds to shatter fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge's old mark by 34 seconds. Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands also took advantage of cool and cloudy weather that's considered ideal for a marathon to win the women's race in 2:13:44 — the second-fastest ever for a woman at the 26.2-mile distance. ADVERTISEMENT Kiptum won the London Marathon in the spring in 2:01:25 and shaved almost a minute off the world record set last year in Berlin by Kipchoge, a two-time Olympic champion and the most successful marathoner ever.

https://sports.inquirer.net/533306/kenyan-kelvin-kiptum-sets-world-marathon-record-in-chicago

#inquirer

MANILA, Philippines–Kaya-Iloilo earned the right to face Manila Digger for the championship of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women's League after rallying past La Salle, 2-1, in their semifinal match held Saturday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Hazel Lustan's penalty in the 65th minute spelled the difference as Kaya, the top team at the end of the single-round eliminations, overcame being a goal down at the break to punch its ticket to the one-game title showdown. ADVERTISEMENT The final is set on Nov.

https://sports.inquirer.net/533311/kaya-sets-up-pff-womens-league-title-match-with-manila-digger

#inquirer

An inventory is being done on P3.6 billion worth of shabu seized in a warehouse in Mexico, Pampanga on September 27, 2023. (File photo from DOJ) MANILA, Philippines — Initial assessments reveal a lack of connection between two recent huge illegal drug seizures in Pampanga, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) told a House of Representatives panel probing the issue. PDEA Director General Moro Virgilio Lazo was asked by Surigao del Sur 2nd District Representative Johnny Pimentel. Pimentel observed the two operations happened in the same province and the movement of illegal drugs occurred in an interval of only one month.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1843103/pdea-finds-no-link-between-two-recent-major-drug-busts-in-pampanga

#inquirer

'In a world where the modern family of nations are coming together under the United Nations charter and rules on human rights, any issues we may have with each other must be resolved through peaceful means. 'Papua New Guinea has shown this since 2001 when we came together to sit at the table in the Bougainville Peace Process. We settled on a Peace Agreement and we are now working through this process to resolve our issues peacefully. 'So we want to encourage Hamas and others who feel aggrieved in matters in relation to the Nation of Israel to resolve these issues through negotiations that can lead to a peaceful outcome.

https://www.looppng.com/png-news/pm-marape-condemns-attack-israel-123189

#looppng

Tanzania's President Suluhu welcomed by India's President and Prime Minister in New DelhiTanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan (L) is welcomed by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) and President Droupadi Murmu (C) upon her arrival at the Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan) in New Delhi, India, 09 October 2023. The Tanzanian president is on a four-day state visit to India to strengthen bilateral relations. EPA/HARISH TYAGI

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009520830?sid=104

#naver

Lee Min-hwi (Minhwi.kr) Singer-songwriter Lee Min-hwi's serene acoustic music and soft melodies disguise a cynical edge. "Your tongue and ears were never yours" she says on her first album "Borrowed Tongue."Lee's lyrics -- delivered in a whispering tone, sometimes like reciting poetry -- are the part of songwriting she finds most time-consuming."Once I sat down to work on my music, many questions pop up in my head, and usually they lead to one question," Lee told The Korea Herald after her performance Friday at Veloso Hongdae, a live music venue in Seoul's Mapo-gu.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000250610?sid=104

#naver

This cover image released by Jagjaguwar shows album art for "Water Made Us" by Jamila Woods. (Jagjaguwar via AP) AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS THIRD PARTY PHOTO SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON FACTS DEPICTED IN IMAGE; MUST BE USED WITHIN 14 DAYS FROM TRANSMISSION; NO ARCHIVING; NO LICENSING; MANDATORY CREDIT

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006049581?sid=104

#naver

LG researchers inspect a vial of p-type dopant powder at a laboratory in LG Sciencepark in Magok-dong, western Seoul. (LG Display) LG Display and LG Chem, prominent display and chemical makers, respectively, boasted Monday of their joint success in producing p-type dopants in-house, a crucial material for producing organic light-emitting diode displays, the supply of which has been solely dependent on imports.This development aligns with LG Display's ongoing efforts to strengthen the domestic production ecosystem for more advanced OLED displays.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000250611?sid=104

#naver

overseas conflict-oil imports Seoul sees no disruptions in oil, gas imports amid Israel-Palestine conflict SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has seen little impact from the Israel-Palestine conflict on the country's imports of crude oil and natural gas, the trade ministry said Monday. Officials from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the state-run Korea National Oil Corp. and the Korea Gas Corp held an emergency meeting earlier in the day to look into the supply of the two key fuel sources following the conflict, the ministry said.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014250020?sid=104

#naver

The Samagoes Fly rice factory operated by North Fly Agro Ltd and launched by Member for North Fly District James Donald in 2019, is now gaining momentum. They plan to distribute throughout the country and overseas, once it reaches its market potential. In July, Member Donald announced during the launch of the Kiunga Agro-Industrial Centre and Vanilla Project that the next big project will involve vanilla, cocoa, rubber, and the commissioning of the rice project. He said the factory is a Sustainable Economic establishment under the North Fly District Development Authority.

https://www.looppng.com/business/fly-rice-hit-shelves-soon-123190

#looppng

Election 2023 Luxon's lazy southern pitch National's leader can't state one specific policy for Christchurch or Canterbury, beyond a bridge and a road You know an election's tight when pledges flow from politicians. Take 2017, when Jacinda Ardern announced a $300 million capital fund for Christchurch – more than the $120 million National promised for the city's costly (and still not built) stadium, and on top of $100 million earmarked for a greater Christchurch transport system, including (the as yet unbuilt) commuter rail from Rolleston to the central city.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/luxons-lazy-southern-pitch

#newsroom

A deputy from Kazakhstan's lower chamber of Parliament, the Mazhilis, has made an outrageous proposal to punish women for provoking abuse by their husbands. This, in a country where police receive more than 100,000 domestic violence complaints annually. In a September 26 meeting, where parliament's Legislation and Judicial Reform Committee was discussing measures to combat domestic violence, Amantai Zharkynbek, a deputy from the ruling Amanat political party, said that if a woman's husband is sentenced to 15 days of administrative arrest for domestic violence, then 'it follows that his wife should be detained too,' for 'provoking' the abuse.

https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/10/09/punish-victim-says-kazakhstan-parliamentarian

#hrw

Vigil for Israel in Los AngelesPeople attend a solidarity vigil for Israel held at the Stephen Wise Temple in Los Angeles, California, USA, 08 October 2023. The Hamas Organization on 07 October launched attacks from the Gaza Strip on Israel from land, air and sea. Reportedly 700 Israelis were killed and over 2,240 were left injured in the attacks, according to the Israeli army on 08 October. EPA/CAROLINE BREHMAN

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009520821?sid=104

#naver

1 Party would demand better results for ‘hard earned taxpayers' money'. MBIE is one of the departments facing the axe under Act's policy. Act leader David Seymour has written an open letter to departmental chief executives blaming them for dividing the country by race and warning them that 'real change is coming'. Seymour made the announcement in front of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's head office in Stout Want to read more? It's easy. Choose your best value subscription option Get two weeks free access to NBR's Premium Online Subscription, which includes full access to all of NBR's great content on any device.

https://www.nbr.co.nz/politics/acts-message-for-the-public-service/

#nbr

Monday, 9 October 2023, 2:35PM On the Eastern shores of Matakohe-Limestone Island lie the derelict remains of a once-famous floating pirate radio studio. Scattered skeletal piles of rusting metal is all that remains of the shipwrecked Tiri, once the beating heart of Radio Hauraki and the centre of a political and media storm of the swinging sixties. From her cockpit on the Hauraki Coast, she debuted to the carefree tune of Matt Monro's   Born Free , defiantly blasting through wireless into the homes of thousands of 1960s young Kiwi fans.

https://www.hauraki.co.nz/latest-news/tiri-shipwreck-once-the-beating-heart-of-radio-hauraki/

#hauraki

The Border Mail Boorowa News Cootamundra Herald Eastern Riverina Chronicle Harden Murrumburrah Express Southern Cross The Area News The Irrigator The Observer The Rural The Young Witness Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Access unlimited content and the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper,.

https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/video/crime/x8ooivj/police-take-chainsaw-to-mongols-bikie-clubhouse-in-raid/

#dailyadvertiser

The Corrs have announced they will be re-releasing an expanded edition of 'Best Of The Corrs ' for the first time on vinyl, as well as on CD, this December! The refreshed release will feature three additional songs in tribute to one of their musical inspirations, Fleetwood Mac, and Christine McVie who died in November last year.  'Little Lies', 'Everywhere' and 'Songbird'  have all been recorded by the group, with ' Little Lies' out now and ' Songbird' being released on November 30th. They will also be released on a very limited two-track 7' record later this year.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/the-corrs-are-re-releasing-their-best-of-vinyl-featuring-songs-in-tribute-to-fleetwood-macs-christine-mcvie/

#thecoast

The Daily Advertiser Boorowa News Cootamundra Herald Eastern Riverina Chronicle Harden Murrumburrah Express Southern Cross The Area News The Irrigator The Observer The Rural The Young Witness Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Access unlimited content and the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper,.

https://www.bordermail.com.au/video/politics/x8ooj51/the-problem-with-forever-chemicals-australias-pfas-contamination/

#bordermail

The Daily Advertiser Boorowa News Cootamundra Herald Eastern Riverina Chronicle Harden Murrumburrah Express Southern Cross The Area News The Irrigator The Observer The Rural The Young Witness Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Access unlimited content and the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper,.

https://www.bordermail.com.au/video/breaking/x8ooj6b/stolen-generation-survivor-wants-to-be-heard/

#bordermail

Iconic Kiwi band recently announced that they're reuniting for the first time in 23 years with new music and a nationwide tour ! Frontman Nathan King and guitar player Andy Lynch stopped by studio to perform their best-known song Renegade Fighter for Brad and Laura. Photo / Supplied "It's a big buzz and a lot of fun making music in front of crowds of people," Nathan told Brad and Laura about why the band decided to get back together. "We were so lucky and honoured to have that opportunity when we were young teenage whippersnappers.

https://www.thehits.co.nz/shows/drive-with-brad-laura/watch-kiwi-band-zed-perform-their-hit-song-live-in-the-studio-with-brad-laura/

#thehits

By grace of world's premium spirits drinkers and tourists, Central Otago-based Spacegrace Distilling Co will grow. WATCH: Scapegrace Distilling Co managing director and co-founder Daniel McLaughlin speaks with Dita De Boni. Spirits brand Scapegrace is well under way with building New Zealand's largest distillery on the banks of Lake Dunstan near Cromwell in Central Otago, but the distillery is just part of a much bigger plan for tourism and hospitality offering on the site. The co-founders of Scapegrace Distilling Want to read more? It's easy.

https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/nzs-largest-distillery-finds-almost-all-its-funding-to-be-built/

#nbr

Seokjojeon Imperial Palace inside Deoksu Palace in Jung District, central Seoul [JOONGANG PHOTO] Deoksu Palace's Seokjojeon Hall in Jung District, central Seoul, is holding interactive evening tours this fall, complete with live music, dessert and tea. Seokjojeon, literally meaning 'a hall made of stone,' is an imperial palace known to be the country's first Western-style, neoclassical château made entirely out of granite and bricks instead of the traditional wood and mud. French pastries canelé and financier are served alongside hot coffee or iced mulberry tea amid live cello and violin performances at the Night at Seokjojeon tour hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/640/0000044284?sid=103

#naver

8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster Author: Mirinae Lee Publisher: Little Brown At the Golden Sunset retirement home, it is not unusual for residents to invent stories. So when elderly Ms. Mook first begins to unspool her memories, the obituarist listening to her is skeptical. Stories of captivity, friendship, murder, adventure, assumed identities and spying. Stories that take place in WWII Indonesia; in Busan during the Korean War; in cold-war Pyongyang; and in China.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/640/0000044286?sid=103

#naver

Author Jimin Han, right, and the cover of her book "The Apology" released in August [JIMIN HAN, LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY] Death and the afterlife are a chance to right wrongs for the centenarian in author Jimin Han's latest novel, 'The Apology.' Called a 'sweeping intergenerational saga' by fellow author Kristen Chen, 'The Apology' (Little, Brown and Company) follows 105-year-old Korean matriarch Hak Jeonga as she voyages to the United States with her two 100-plus sisters to visit their estranged sister's great-grandson, who is very sick.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/640/0000044287?sid=103

#naver

football-coach Klinsmann seeks 'hunger, chemistry' from S. Korea in bid to end Asian Cup droughtBy Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- With the top men's football tournament in Asia under 100 days away, South Korea head coach Jurgen Klinsmann says he has "a pretty good idea" of what his roster will look like. And it won't be just technical skills that will help South Korea end their 63-year drought at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup when it kicks off in January in Qatar. Jurgen Klinsmann, head coach of the South Korean men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the National Football Center in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, on Oct.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014249710?sid=104

#naver