Sputnik V vaccine [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Moon orders review of Sputnik V amid concerns of shortage

President Moon Jae-in ordered a review for possible use of Russian Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V as competition over the limited number of Covid-19 jabs heats up around the globe.

K-pop
Tracklist for Ailee's 'Lovin'' announced ahead of May release

Singer Ailee’s agency Rocket3 Entertainment disclosed Friday morning the tracklist of the singer’s upcoming EP, set to drop on May 7. Ailee's new EP, titled "Lovin'" is composed of six songs: "Make up your mind," "Tattoo," ...

Ailee [ROCKET3 ENTERTAINMENT]
J-Style
Plant-based lifestyles prove popular in pandemic

Because plant-based lifestyles are still relatively uncommon in Korea, many assume that people become vegan due to dietary issues or other beliefs. Rather than making drastic changes, people are taking small steps.

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Food & Travel

Seoul eateries with vegan options

Soba noodle salad. [LEE SUN-MIN]

K-pop

SG Wannabe enjoys newfound success after 'Hangout With Yoo' appearance

The cover of SG Wannabe's album ″Lalala″ [MELON]

K-pop

Solbi releases single incorporated into her installation 'Just a Cake-Angel'

Solbi's song ″Angel″ was released through various music streaming sites at 6 p.m. Thursday. [MAP CREW]

Food & Travel

Jungsim aims to bring high-end Chinese food to the masses

Chinese restaurant Jungsim run by Haevichi Hotel and Resort offers dishes cooked without oil in order to cater to the diners wanting something light. [HAEVICHI]

Talk of the Town

‘Happy New Year’ has a star-studded cast

The cast of ″Happy New Year.″ [CJ ENM]

Finance

Hana group sets out its ESG commitments

Hana Financial Group Chairman Kim Jung-tai, third from right in front, poses with group officials during an event held Thursday to announce the group's vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 at H-Pulse, a lounge operated by Hana Bank for members of the group's loyalty program, Hana Members, in Mapo District, western Seoul. [HANA FINANCIAL GROUP]

Finance

Stocks rise, but short-selling ban end weighs on index

A screen in Hana Bank's trading room in central Seoul shows the Kospi closing at 3,177.52 points on Thursday, up 5.86 points, or 0.18 percent from the previous trading day. [NEWS1]

Interview

Korea has global environmental role, says minister

Environment Minister Han Jeoung-ae says Korea is ready to share its green growth technologies with developing countries during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily on April 16 at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul. [PARK SANG-MOON]

Football

Son Heung-min scores 15th league goal of season to break personal best

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min scores their second goal from the penalty spot to take a 2-1 win over Southampton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Wednesday. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Today's Photo

Watermelon season

A customer takes a bite out of a watermelon at a traditional market in Seoul on Thursday. As temperature has been rising faster than in previous years, summer fruits have been appearing at stores. Temperatures in some areas including Seoul have risen to 27 degrees Celsius on Thursday. [YONHAP]

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