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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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US will take steps for three-way engagement on nuclear deterrence with S. Korea, Japan: Campbell
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[Weekender] Celebrity chef eyes Korean-French fusion
For many Koreans, Leo Kang is a celebrity chef who gained overnight fame after appearing as a judge on food-focused cable channel Olive-TV’s culinary competition “Master Chef Korea.”His straight-talking style, exemplary career and eye-catching looks helped put him on the map. But what matters more for him than being a celebrity is finding the true colors of his foods. “I have tried to present the dishes that I imitated from world-famous chefs, but now I want my dishes to show my own colors,” Kan
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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[Weekender] Bibimbap: Perfection in a bowl
Bibimbap, essentially rice mixed with meat and vegetables, often tops surveys on Korea’s signature dishes. It has been popular as a health food both domestically and overseas for quite some time.But the basic recipe of cooked rice with vegetables, beef, garnishes and red pepper paste is not all there is to it. In fact, bibimbap can be a whole lot more, according to “World’s Choice for Well-Being, Bibimbap,” a book that introduces 75 takes on the dish, written by Jhun Ji-young and published by Le
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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Legendary artist has grand vision for DMZ
His voice is so soft, barely audible at some points, that strong concentration is required to hear his words.Achim Freyer, a legendary theater and opera producer, stage and costume designer, installation artist, and painter ― a singular figure in the world of arts ― exudes a quiet sort of charisma with his wild silvery mane and deep-set blue eyes. He may be soft spoken but he is a tour de force in his unique way and his words carry weight.He is best known here for his 2012 production of “Mr. Rab
PerformanceOct. 31, 2014
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Eyelike: Robin Gibb shines on final album
Robin Gibb shines on final albumRobin Gibb“50 St. Catherine’s Drive”(Rhino/Warner)As one third of the Bee Gees, Robin Gibb had a plaintive ache in his trembling, vibrato-filled voice that helped make such Brothers Gibb hits as “Holiday’’ and “I Started a Joke” so memorably distinctive. On “50 St. Catherine’s Drive,” his solo posthumous 17-track set, Gibbs’ searing vocal vulnerability is made all the more poignant given that it is his final album.Named after the address of the house in which Gibb
PerformanceOct. 31, 2014
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Box Office: Interstellar, The Truth Shall Not Sink with Sewol, The Golden Era
Interstellar (U.S.)Opening Nov. 6Sci-Fi. Directed by Christopher NolanChristopher Nolan’s new end-of-the-world space epic takes place at a time when humanity is facing extinction as a result of drought and famine. A mysterious wormhole is discovered in space that will enable mankind to survive. A group of explorers, which includes Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) and Amelia Brand (Anne Hathaway), is given the mission of saving humankind by finding an inhabitable new planet. The Truth Shall Not Sink
FilmOct. 31, 2014
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‘Interstellar’ a sublime cosmic knockout
Since his breakthrough with the backward-running “Memento,” Christopher Nolan has made a plaything of time. In “Interstellar,” he slips into its very fabric, shaping its flows and exploding its particles. It’s an absurd endeavor. And it’s one of the most sublime movies of the decade. As our chief large-canvas illusionist, Nolan’s kaleidoscope puzzles have often dazzled more than they have moved, prizing brilliant, hocus-pocus architecture over emotional interiors. But a celestial warmth shines t
FilmOct. 31, 2014
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Free and unfettered
Soyosan Mountain is one of the most-advertised mountains in South Korea and its publicity is completely free. It’s the northern terminus of the Seoul Subway’s No. 1 Line, meaning that commuters riding north from as far away as Incheon often see that their train is bound there.While the No. 1 line ― the first to be constructed here ― began operating in 1974, the northern extension that ended with Soyosan Station was only completed in 2006. Further northward expansion is currently blocked by the D
TravelOct. 31, 2014
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Old, neglected neighborhood gets artistic touch
SEOUL/JEJU ― The Tap-dong area was once a bustling entertainment and shopping street in Jeju City. Located just 4 kilometers from Jeju International Airport, the neighborhood was one of the most expensive places in Jeju with movie theaters and outdoor markets drawing people from all over the island. But with the creation of a new downtown in Jeju City, the neighborhood lost its vitality and the number of visitors and residents dwindled. Kim Chang-il, CEO of Arario Group and one of the top 200 co
TravelOct. 31, 2014
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InterContinental hotels in Seoul acquire Earthcheck Gold certificate
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas and InterContinental Seoul Coex have both acquired EarthCheck Gold status, a global environmental certification. The hotel said that it was the first to obtain the Gold Level in Korea. The certificate is managed by the global environmental advisory EC3 Global. The hotel has been making conservation efforts since 1989, working to reduce waste, set energy conservation goals and encourage guests to participate in its efforts. All food waste from the hotels is sen
TravelOct. 31, 2014
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Ibis opens budget hotel in Dongdaemun
Accor Ambassador Hotel Management has opened a new budget hotel in Dongdaemun, close to downtown attractions. The Ibis Budget Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun is located in the bustling district of Dongdaemun, within walking distance of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza and various shopping malls. The hotel has 195 twin, double and triple rooms. It offers free access to Wi-Fi in the lobby and guest rooms. The hotel is equipped with a sauna and a fitness club and has an all-you-can-eat buffet. Located close
TravelOct. 31, 2014
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United begins direct flights from Seoul to Guam
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) ― United Airlines has launched daily direct flights between South Korea and Guam for the first time, serving a market that helped boost Guam’s tourism industry when the number of visitors from Japan declined. “As Guam’s hometown airline, we are delighted to bring additional economic benefits to our tourism industry and further expand the extensive route network from our Guam hub,” said Sam Shinohara, United’s managing director for business development in the Asia-Pacific.Unite
TravelOct. 31, 2014
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Around the hotels
Thanksgiving roast Turkey at The Westin Chosun Seoul Vecchia e Nuovo, the Westin Chosun Seoul’s Italian Bistro, offers the whole roasted turkey and Australian prime rib prepared with peppercorn sauce for Thanksgiving and year-end parties from Nov. 10 to Dec. 31. The essential Thanksgiving side dishes such as mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce will be offered with roast turkey with chestnut stuffing. Reservations should be made at least three days in advance. Delivery is available during
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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Bill Granger’s famous eats in Seoul
Australian celebrity chef Bill Granger’s famous eggs have arrived in Seoul. Praised time and time again by the press, Granger’s scrambled eggs are one of the star items on the menu at his global, multioutlet eatery Bills, which first opened in Sydney over 20 years ago and launched its first Korean branch on Oct. 17. Though less than two weeks have passed since Bills opened in Lotte World Mall, word has spread fast. Tables are buzzing with diners digging into stacks of towering, impossibly thick
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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Sesame Broccoli
Broccoli is one of those vegetables you either love or hate, but we all know it’s incredibly healthy. Sesame broccoli is a family favorite. Blanch (or steam) the broccoli, and dress it with generous amounts of sesame oil and sesame seeds. There you have it -― a quick side dish that’s nutty, crunchy and delicious! Eat your broccoli!Ingredients:● 450 grams broccoli● 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, roasted and crushed*● 1 tablespoon sesame oil● 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic● Salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspo
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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Family demands autopsy of singer Shin Hae-chul
The family of Shin Hae-chul, a legendary rocker who died on Monday, demanded an autopsy, as friends and fans bid farewell to the ’90’s music icon at a funeral service Friday. “The family decided to demand an autopsy, dropping the plan for a cremation,” said Lee Seung-chul during a press conference at a memorial park where the singer was expected to be cremated following a funeral service earlier in the morning. Family members made the last-minute decision following a plea from Shin’s friends tha
PerformanceOct. 31, 2014
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Wanted in U.S., Polanski questioned in Poland
WARSAW (AP) ― Prosecutors in Poland questioned filmmaker Roman Polanski on Thursday at the request of U.S. prosecutors who are seeking his arrest on charges from 1977 of having sex with a minor. Boguslawa Marcinkowska, a spokeswoman for prosecutors in Krakow, said the filmmaker remained free but available for further interrogations. Polanski was questioned in the southern city of Krakow, where he owns an apartment. Mateusz Martyniuk, a spokesman for the prosecutor general’s office, said the U.S.
FilmOct. 31, 2014
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HUFS chief to lead Korea Arab Society
Kim In-chul, the president of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, was recently elected head of the Korea Arab Society, officials said Friday.According to HUFS, Kim was appointed the KAS chief on Wednesday at the organization’s board of directors meeting. Kim began his two-year term immediately after the appointment, succeeding Ali Hamad Mubarak Al Marri, the former Qatari Ambassador to South Korea.The 56-year-old educator recently emphasized the need for bilateral cooperation between Korea and
PeopleOct. 31, 2014
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Ex-National Opera chief to head Seongnam Arts Center
Chung Eun-sook, former chief of the Korea National Opera, has been tapped to become the head of Seongnam Cultural Foundation, which runs Seongnam Arts Center in Bundang, south of Seoul, the foundation said Friday. The foundation’s board of directors chose Chung, 68, as the successor to Shin Sun-hi, whose term expires on Nov. 30, it said in a press release. The appointment is subject to a final approval by Seongnam City’s municipal council. A soprano herself, Chung led the KNO as artistic direct
PerformanceOct. 31, 2014
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Deceased singer's wife files complaint against hospital for negligence
The wife of deceased singer Shin Hae-chul reported a Seoul hospital that performed surgery on the singer to the police Friday, accusing it of causing his death through negligence.The 37-year-old widow, only identified by her surname Yoo, submitted the complaint with Songpa Police Station, claiming medical negligence was to blame for her husband's death after he received an operation for intestinal adhesions. The hospital has strongly denied the allegation."Please investigate into possibility of
PerformanceOct. 31, 2014
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Ha Ji-won outshines U.S. muses at TROA event
Hallyu top star Ha Ji-won flaunted her curves in TROA shirts and tuxedo jeans by designer Han Song, exuding charm at a cocktail party with U.S. fashion muses. The action blockbuster queen showed up at a cocktail party that was hosted by TROA on Oct. 28, wearing white shirts and shiny-textured tuxedo jeans that were made of “hanjisa,” one of Korea’s finest raw materials. Actress Ha Ji-won poses at a cocktail party that was hosted by TROA on Oct. 28, wearing white shirts and shiny-textured tuxedo
Oct. 31, 2014