Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered South Korean President Park Geun-hye to "jointly hold memorial activities" next year to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japan's colonial rule as well as the end of World War II, according to China's foreign ministry on Friday. The proposal, which would mark a significant effort for China to join with South Korea in criticism of Japan, was made during summit talks between Park and Xi in Seoul on Thursday, the Chinese min

The Chinese president's state visit to South Korea has drawn sharp attention not only for its political implications but also for the cultural exchange led by first lady Peng Liyuan.While her husband, Xi Jinping, held summit talks Thursday with South Korean President Park Geun-hye, Peng toured Changdeok Palace, which dates back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), and expressed her interest in Korean culture. (Yonhap)Dressed elegantly in a long white jacket and white skirt, with a touch of green a

A South Korean civic group on Friday placed a half-page advertisement in one of China's influential state-run newspapers, promoting the Korean name of the "East Sea," the body of water that separates South Korea and Japan. South Korea and Japan have locked horns for decades over the name of the body of water, with Seoul calling it the "East Sea" while Tokyo uses the name "Sea of Japan." The ad in the Beijing Youth Daily was published while Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a two-day state visit

Exports of kimchi to China may finally get a boost following the bilateral summit meeting between South Korean President Park Geun-hye and her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.At talks held Thursday, the two leaders agreed to expand cooperation and exchanges in the food sector as well as review various regulatory standards that Seoul has argued effectively made it impossible to export kimchi to China.Kimchi is a salted, spicy fermented side dish made with either pickled cabbage, cucumber or radish

South Korea and China signed a pact Thursday to expand cooperation in joint film production, Seoul officials said, a move that could pave the way for facilitating South Korean movies' advance into the Chinese market.The landmark pact was signed in Seoul by South Korea's Culture Minister Yoo Jin-ryong and his Chinese counterpart Cai Fu Chao, director of China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. The signing came after a summit between South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Chin

The Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that the current ban on dual citizenship by South Koreans is constitutional as allowing dual nationality could leave much room for abuse and confusion.   In a unanimous 9-0 decision, the court ruled against a 72-year-old South Korean, identified only by his surname Kim, who filed a petition claiming the ban violates his fundamental human rights. He became a permanent resident in the United States back in 1984."Allowing dual citizenship would complicate the

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in South Korea on Thursday for talks with South Korean President Park Geun-hye, officials said, amid fresh tensions over a series of missile and rocket launches by North Korea. Xi and his wife were greeted by South Korean officials at an airport just south of Seoul before heading to their hotel.(Yonhap)Park and Xi were to hold a summit meeting later in the day -- the fifth since they took office in 2013 -- to discuss how to further deepen their relations and

자폐증을 앓는 아들을 철장에 가둬 키운 비정한 미국 부부가 경찰에 붙잡혔다고 3일 외신이 보도했다. 영국 일간지 텔레그래프에 따르면, 미국 캘리포니아주에 사는 베트남 출신의 한 부부는 동물용 철장에 11살 자폐아 아들을 감금시킨 채 양육한 것으로 드러났다. 경찰 조사 결과 아이는 매트리스가 구비되어 있는 철장 안에서 생활해 온 것으로 밝혀졌다. 구조 당시 아이는 의사소통이 불가능한 상태였으며 "얼마 동안 철장에 갇혀 있었는지는 현재 조사 중”이라고 덧붙혔다. 경찰은 또한 “부모가 아이의 자폐 증상 때문에 많이 힘들어 했던 것 같다”며 아이를 철장에 넣은 것은 “아이를 컨트롤하기 위한 시도로 보인다”고 전했다. 다른 아동 학대 행위는 발견되지 않았다고 경찰은 밝혔다. 이들 부모는 아동을 위험에 빠뜨리고 불법 감금한 혐의로 현재 구속된 상태이다. 부모가 체포된 이후, 자폐아 아들과 다른 자녀들은 현재 아동 보호 센터에서 생활 중이다. (onlinenews@heraldcorp.com) 　

2025년에 가능할 과학 혁신 10가지톰슨로이터가 2025년에 가능할 과학 혁신 10개를 꼽았다. 이는 관련 전문 분석가들이 최근 10년간의 특허 현황 자료와 논문을 바탕으로 분석해 도출한 것이다.  서울시 노원구 있는 한 태양광시설 (연합)1. 태양광 에너지 사용은 보편화된다. 최근 2년간 가장 많이 다뤄진 연구 자료들에 의하면, 광발전 및 화학 결합 기술 발전과 광촉매의 사용은 태양광 에너지의 대중화를 이끌 것이라는 전망이 나왔다.2. 양자 순간이동 실험은 일상화된다. 신의 입자 힉스 프로젝트 덕분에 빛의 속도로 양자 이동을 실험한 것은 일상화될 것이라고 내다봤다. 3. 치매 환자가 줄어든다. 베이비부머들이 80대에 접어듦에 따라 현재보다 더 많은 과학 연구 펀드가 이들의 건강과 관련된 주제에 투자될 것이다. 4. 부작용 없는 암 치료제가 나온다. 신약 개발의 정확도가 훨씬 높아지면서 독성 부작용이 거의 없는 암 치료제가 보급될 것이다. 5. 1형 당뇨병은 예방 가능하다. 안내

South Korea's football governing body said Thursday it will retain beleaguered men's national team head coach Hong Myung-bo, despite the country's poor showing at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.Huh Jung-moo, vice president of the Korea Football Association (KFA), said Hong will stay on board for the duration of his contract, which runs through the Asian Cup tournament in January next year.South Korea had one draw and two losses in Group H in Brazil, for its first winless World Cup since 1998. Hong

  기사요약: 지난달 열린 월드컵 한 경기 도중  '우루과이 공격수' 루이스 수아레스 선수가 이탈리아 선수의 왼쪽 어깨를 깨물어 4개월 선수 자격 정지라는 중징계를 받았다. 수아레스 선수의 '깨무는 습관'은 처음이 아니다.  여론의 뭇매를 맞던 그는 트위터로 공식사과 했으나 FC 바르셀로나 이적을 앞두고 행동한 것이라는 관측이 나돌고 있다. FIFA bans Suarez for 4 months for biting opponent[1] Luis Suarez exits the World Cup with one of the longest bans in tournament history, and his reputation once again in tatters.*reputation: 평판, 명성*in tatters: 너덜거리다[2] The Uruguay forward, widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, was banned

Foreign residents in South Korea account for slightly over 3 percent of the country's population, government data showed Wednesday, as a growing number of ethnic Koreans apply to stay here permanently.According to the data compiled by the Ministry of Security and Public Administration, the number of residents from outside the country came to 1.57 million as of Jan. 1, up 8.6 percent from a year ago and taking up 3.1 percent of the nation's population of 51 million. It marks the eighth consecutiv

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit South Korea this week for talks with South Korean President Park Geun-hye, an official said Wednesday, amid regional tensions over North Korea's nuclear weapons program and Japan's growing nationalism.Xi is scheduled to hold summit talks with Park on Thursday that are expected to focus on how to further boost their relations and how to deal with North Korea's nuclear weapons program as well as the Japanese leader's nationalistic policies.South Korea has ex

Kevin De Bruyne turned a heroic night for U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard into defeat on Tuesday with an extra-time goal and an assist that gave Belgium a 2-1 victory and a quarterfinal match against Lionel Messi and Argentina.With three extra-time goals in a thrilling match, De Bruyne and substitute Romelu Lukaku gave Belgium a big lead before Julian Green closed the gap with 12 minutes to go.``For my heart, please don't give me too many games like this,'' said Belgium coach Marc Wilmots, who must n

Argentina's theme at this World Cup seems to be scrappy wins with Lionel Messi pulling through at the last minute to save the day.This time he didn't score on his own, but set the stage for Angel Di Maria to score an extra-time winner against Switzerland.``It doesn't matter if it's beautiful or ugly,'' Di Maria said. ``Only that Argentina won and will play another game in the tournament.''Argentina will play Belgium in the quarterfinals.(AFP-Yonhap)Except for its final group-stage win over Niger

The United Nations says more than 2,400 people were killed in Iraq in June, making it the deadliest month so far in the country this year.The U.N. mission to Iraq said in a statement released Tuesday that at least 2,417 people were killed in the country in acts of terrorism and violence in June. The toll includes 1,531 civilians and 886 members of Iraq's security forces.It said another 2,287 Iraqis were wounded.The U.N. said the toll does not take into account casualties in Anbar province, which

South Korea and China are likely to adopt an appendix to an envisioned joint communique to highlight cooperation in various fields when their leaders hold a summit later this week, sources said Tuesday.Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to make a two-day visit to Seoul on Thursday to meet South Korean President Park Geun-hye in a bid to discuss bilateral relations and North Korea's nuclear program.The two countries have been discussing adopting an appendix to flesh out their strategic coo

France qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals here Monday after a late Paul Pogba header and a Joseph Yobo own goal clinched a 2-0 victory over Nigeria.Juventus star Pogba made the key breakthrough for France 11 minutes from time, punishing a rare mistake by Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama.Nigeria's Juwon Oshaniwa, left, and France's Paul Pogba challenge for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Nigeria at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Monda

When it comes to the knockout stages of the World Cup, wins are worth more than style.That was on full display Monday when Germany labored to a 2-1 extra-time win over an aggressive Algeria side to reach the tournament's quarterfinals for the ninth consecutive time.``You don't have to play fantastic every match,'' Germany coach Joachim Loew said. ``You have to win.''Germany's Mesut Ozil, right, holds off Algeria's Saphir Taider and Sofiane Feghouli during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match b

South Korea's foreign minister said Monday that a recent deal between North Korea and Japan is feared to hamper cooperation among Seoul, Washington and Tokyo in resolving the issue of the North's nuclear weapons program.In late May, North Korea and Japan agreed to re-investigate the fate of Japanese nationals kidnapped by Pyongyang decades ago. In return, Japan promised to ease some of its unilateral sanctions on Pyongyang and give humanitarian aid to the reclusive country "at an appropriate tim