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Yoon sorry for shortcomings but insists policies were right
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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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S. Korea ‘strongly’ protests Japan’s claim over Dokdo in diplomatic bluebook
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US 'incredibly concerned' about suspected NK-Iran military ties
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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Korean won weakens amid heightened uncertainty
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Seoul says will cut power to porn festival planned on Han River
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Sewol victims commemorated on tragedy's 10th anniversary
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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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Chanel, Louis Vuitton see muted growth in Korea
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Artist Lee Bul returns with colossal works
Artist Lee Bul is presenting two gigantic installations in her new exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul. One, titled “Civitas Solis (The City of the Sun),” occupies the largest exhibition hall of the museum. Mirror fragments cover all sides of the room and form corridors to create a labyrinth of mirrors. Viewers experience infinite expansion of space with no edges or borders. Yellow light bulbs spell out “Civitas Solis,” producing reflections and curves in th
PerformanceOct. 1, 2014
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Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko to release solo album
Gaeko of Dynamic Duo. (Amoeba Culture)Rap star Gaeko of Dynamic Duo is gearing up to break out of his shell with the release of his first full-length solo album this month, according to a press release from the group’s agency, Amoeba Culture, on Wednesday. The rapper is slated to unveil “Redingray” sometime in mid-October, making this his first official solo release in nearly two years since his single “Rhythm is Life.” “With this album, Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko will be on his own, showcasing his per
PerformanceOct. 1, 2014
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‘K-pop Star 3’ winner Park debuting under JYP this month
Less than six months after being crowned the winner of popular singing competition program “Survival Audition K-pop Star 3,” Korean-American Bernard Park will officially be making his K-pop debut under JYP Entertainment this month. According to a press release from JYPE officials on Wednesday, Park is slated to drop his first single, which was produced and composed by JYPE founder and famed producer Park Jin-young, on Oct. 6. One week after the release of his debut single, Park will then unveil
Oct. 1, 2014
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9 things to know about Jessica‘s exit from Girls’ Generation
Girls’ Generation, one of the most popular K-pop girl bands in Asia, is facing its toughest time since its debut in 2007 after Jessica claimed on Tuesday that she was “forced out” of the group by her agency. The news first went viral after Jessica accused her label SM Entertainment of unfairly dismissing her from the group without any warning through her Weibo account.The group’s fans refused to believe what Jessica claimed, and some even raised speculations that the account had been hacked. A f
Oct. 1, 2014
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Jessica perplexed about SM’s unilateral decision
Jessica, the embattled former member of K-pop idol group Girls’ Generation, renewed her claims that her label SM Entertainment unilaterally dismissed her in a press release on Wednesday. “On Sept. 29, I was notified that I should leave the team. I am too perplexed and devastated,” she said through a press release made by the public relations agency for her newly-launched fashion brand.“I have put my career as a member of Girls‘ Generation first before my personal life or business. But I was info
Oct. 1, 2014
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Half-naked celebrity cleared of drug charges
Model and actor Julien Kang was not high on drugs when he was caught walking around half-naked in public, the National Forensic Service confirmed on Wednesday. The local police said the Korean-French actor’s drug test results were negative, citing the state forensic agency. Model and actor Julien Kang. (OSEN)Kang was suspected of illegal drug abuse after being arrested on a busy street in Gangnam, southern Seoul, on Sept. 25 while wearing only his briefs. He was taken to the local police for an
Oct. 1, 2014
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Actor-singer Jang Keun-suk to go on concert tour of Japan
Jang Keun-suk, a South Korean singer and actor who is popular Asiawide, will begin a concert tour of four Japanese cities on Wednesday, his management agency said. During the "party tour" titled "Raining on the dance floor," Team H, a project composed of the star and his music partner Big Brother, will perform eight times in Nagoya, Fukuoka, Saitama and Osaka up until November, Tree J Company Co. said. The group will perform a total of 25 songs from its three full-length albums as well as Jang's
Oct. 1, 2014
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Girls’ Generation shed tears at fan meeting
The embattled K-pop idol group Girls’ Generation shed tears at a fan meeting held Tuesday in China, hours after their member Jessica‘s removal from the group was made public. The group’s eight members -- Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung and Yoona -- held the fan event “2014 Girls’ Generation First Fan Party” in Shenzhen, China, on Tuesday, without Jessica. Girls’ Generation left for China without Jessica on Tuesday (Osen)Earlier in the day, the band’s agency SM Entert
Oct. 1, 2014
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KOTESOL reaches out for conference
Korea Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages has joined forces with the Korea Association of Foreign Language Education for its conference this weekend at Coex in Gangnam, Seoul.The annual conference invites speakers from all over the world to share insights on language education, but this year’s event has widened its scope by involving several new organizations.KOTESOL’s members are teachers at all levels, from kindergarten to university, and about 70 percent of them are expats, whi
Expat LivingSept. 30, 2014
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Camarata Music Company runs autumn fund-raiser
The Camarata Music Company will host its annual “Fall into Music” fund-raiser with McKinney Consulting next week.The evening will include performances by the Camarata Chamber Singers and Jazz Trio, a standing buffet and complimentary wine.There will also be a live auction with United Airlines round-trip business-class tickets to the U.S. or Canada among the items on offer, and a host of raffle prizes. Camarata runs four big concerts a year, with the biggest being a performance of Handel’s “Messi
Expat LivingSept. 30, 2014
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Free business consulting in Yeouido, Gangnam
Gangnam and Yeouido Global Business Centers are offering business consultations for expat entrepreneurs this month.The Yeouido sessions will focus on accounting on Oct. 7, offering advice on U.S. tax returns, avoiding double taxation and other issues. A second session on customs and clearance, including FTAs and import and export procedures, will take place on Oct. 21.Advice is available in English, Japanese and Korean. Four 40-minute slots are available from 2-5 p.m. on each day, and can be boo
Expat LivingSept. 30, 2014
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Expats Day event to open alongside FC Seoul match
Community Korea is holding its fifth Expat’s Day at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday.The event is held each year alongside an FC Seoul match, and organizers say 10,000 people attended last year. This year’s event will include sideline activities such as dance performances and booths for henna tattoos, as well as music and DJ performances. Tickets are 10,000 won in advance or 12,000 won on the day, and include admission to the FC Seoul match against Suwon and a free beer and hotdog.For more deta
Expat LivingSept. 30, 2014
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Gwangju tour to take in Jindo Island
The Gwangju International Center is running a GIC Culture tour to Jindo Island, South Jeolla Province, on Oct. 25.The tour will stop at a marine energy park before moving on to Yongjangsa Temple and Yongjangsanseong Fortress, a fortification made in the Goryeo period (918-1392) that was used as a base for a rebellion against a peace treaty signed with the Mongols in 1270.The next stop will be lunch at a viewpoint near the islands “Moses Miracle” causeway. A 2.8-kilometer-long road opens at low t
Expat LivingSept. 30, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Conductor preaches beauty of orchestral music
As many as a hundred people gather ― each with their own musical instrument and own musical world ― to create harmony. There will mostly likely be some drama.It’s the conductor who must put aside whatever discord that members may have, make them work like organs of the human body, and in the end present harmonious music. Conductor Kim Bong-mee says the beauty of orchestral music is right there in that moment. “So many different people with different musical instruments and colors come together f
PerformanceSept. 30, 2014
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Herald Philharmonic Orchestra to debut
An ensemble with the mission to spread the joy of music will launch next week with a debut concert at Seoul Arts Center. The orchestra ― the Herald Philharmonic Orchestra ― was established by media group Herald Corp., the publisher of The Korea Herald, as part of its efforts to give back to society. Directed and conducted by Kim Bong-mee, it is comprised of about 70 mostly young musicians who were educated at some of the finest music institutions in Korea and abroad. It aims to expand the reache
PerformanceSept. 30, 2014
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Paris fashion says non to ‘Normcore’
PARIS (AFP) ― Self-aware blandness, aka “Normcore,” may be the latest high street buzzword, but for the world of high fashion ― currently gathered in Paris ― the trend is something to be resisted.U.S. retailer Gap’s latest advertising campaign ― with the slogan “Dress Normal” ― has been seen by some as an example of the Normcore trend.Coined by the K-Hole trend forecasting group, the term is a combination of the words “normal” and “hardcore.”Wikipedia defines Normcore as a “unisex fashion trend
Arts & DesignSept. 30, 2014
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Online medical tourism portal opens for tourists
An online website offering medical tour packages and information on Korean hospitals and clinics opened on Wednesday. The website “Visit Medical Korea,” launched by the Korea Tourism Organization, invites foreign tourists to browse medical tourism packages and services provided by Korean clinics and hospitals. It focuses on medical centers specializing in cosmetic procedures and surgeries, skin care, health check-ups and traditional Korean medicine ― popular treatments sought by foreign tourists
TravelSept. 30, 2014
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Crayon Pop unit group to debut ‘Break Out’ EP
Quirky girl group Crayon Pop’s first unit group Strawberry Milk, featuring twin sisters ChoA and Way, is gearing up to release its debut, four-track EP “Break Out,” according to an announcement by Chrome Entertainment on Monday. The identical twins’ upcoming EP is slated to drop on Oct. 15, and will include lead track “OK,” as well as three other singles: “Let Me Know,” “Hello” and “Feel So Good.” According to Chrome officials, both sisters took part in the concept, costumes, choreography and al
Sept. 30, 2014
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SM confirms Jessica’s removal from Girls’ Generation
Representatives from K-pop’s largest management agency, SM Entertainment, have officially confirmed that popular K-pop starlet Jessica will no longer be a part of the girl group Girls’ Generation, according to a statement released on Tuesday.The announcement came about eight hours after Jessica revealed on her Weibo account that SM had unilaterally dismissed her from the group without “justifiable reason.” “I was excited about our upcoming fan events only to shockingly be informed by my company
Sept. 30, 2014
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Marketplace for performing arts to open in Seoul
The Performing Arts Market in Seoul will run from Oct. 7-11 at the National Theater of Korea in Jangchung-dong, central Seoul.The annual event, organized by the state-run Korea Art Management Service, provides a marketplace for people in the performing arts industry to buy and sell performances, while exchanging resources and industry information. The festival aims to help diverse Korean shows advance to other countries, while enhancing a creative collaboration network among participants. “Marki
CultureSept. 30, 2014