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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles into sea: JCS
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Samsung, SK hynix investors dump shares on Nvidia crash
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Terrariums can update indoor greenery
Easy-to-make miniature landscapes, or terrariums, make for interesting accessories in just about any room in your home. They seem fitting for all seasons of the year, but it’s during the colder months that the green is so welcome. It doesn’t take much time or money to fill your home with these tiny gems. Just follow these three easy steps and create terrariums to dress up your home or a friend’s home, make them as gifts and even sell them at fundraisers! Easy-to-make miniature landscapes, or ter
CultureSept. 24, 2014
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How to transition your summer style into fall
Fall holds so many joys. The brutal heat of summer has let up, and the brilliant hues of the season are starting to show up on trees, bushes ― and in clothing. But for the working woman, the return of autumn can lead to questions.Is it time to pack away all the lightweight skirts and tank tops? If it’s 10 degrees at 8 a.m. and 27 degrees at 3 p.m., what to wear?Fashion expert and style guru Sharon Haver has the answers. Visit her site, focusonstyle.com, for specific picks and information, but in
Arts & DesignSept. 24, 2014
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How to apply EXO Baekhyun’s smokey makeup
Products used:Dior Cherie Bow Palette MAC SobaUse a white shadow and apply it over the whole eyelid. Use shadow No. 1 and apply it on the marked area. It should be a very light grey. Don’t forget to line under the eye.After this step, choose a brown matte shadow and apply it like above. The product used in the tutorial is MAC Soba. It’s okay if you don’t have the exact same brand. Using another product is absolutely fine. Use a white glittery shadow and apply it in the corner of the eyelid. Use
Sept. 24, 2014
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How to apply Girl’s Day Haeri’s makeup in ‘Something’ music video
Makeup products used in demonstration:Base 1. Tony Moly BCDation #12. RMK Control Color 3. Lotree Clear Finish Fix PowderEyes4. Abbamart Belleme Easy Drawing Eyebrow Pencil 5. Canmake Color Change Eyebrow #26. Tony Moly Delight Jewel Eyes #5 ********** 7. DD’ell Cream Gelpot Shadow #8 *******i can‘t find this**********8. Tony Moly Backstage Gel Eyeliner Grey Brown 9. Etude House Dr. Mascara Fixer for Perfect Lash 10. DD’ell Skinny Curling MascaraCheeks, lips and highlight11. Tony Moly Kiss Lover
Sept. 24, 2014
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Bae Yong-joon sued over fraud charges
KEAST major shareholder and actor Bae Yong-joon was sued by a health supplement maker on fraud charges. KEAST major shareholder and actor Bae Yong-joon (OSEN)Gorilla Life Way, a company in which the Korean star holds 95 percent of shares, allegedly appropriated 2.5 billion won ($2.4 million) from the supplement maker while processing an exclusive deal to export the Korean red ginseng product to Japan.But KEAST issued an official statement alleging that the supplement maker was “maliciously brin
Sept. 23, 2014
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9 Muses documentary to make Korean premiere
9 Muses. (Star Empire Entertainment)Prior to their debut in 2010, 9 Muses teamed up with famous Korean film director Lee Hark-joon for a year to film a behind-the-scenes documentary on the K-pop industry, while chronicling the group’s every move.The documentary, titled “9 Muses of Star Empire,” is finally slated to make its Korean premiere on Thursday, after being shown at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in 2012, as well as being invited to 12 other international film festi
PerformanceSept. 23, 2014
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[b]list show runs in Daegu for second year
“Untitled” by Alla PonomarevaExpat art magazine [b]racket is holding its second [b]-list show at Keimyung University in Daegu.The exhibition opened Monday, but will have a formal launch Saturday at the gallery with a piece by performance artist Park Se-yong.The show, the second of its kind, features work from expat and Korean artists on the theme of circumstantial identity, in media including sculpture, painting and video art.“We wanted the theme to be a catalyst for artists, but we kept it broa
Expat LivingSept. 23, 2014
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Labor questions: Termination and severance
This week we address three questions we were sent dealing with employer-employee relationships and disability discrimination.Question: My employer is not allowing a coworker to extend his contract because he has cancer. They told him this is the reason they don’t want him to work for them anymore. Is this illegal discrimination?Answer: The only act protecting against discrimination is one based on disability, so he would only qualify as protected under that act if his cancer was so severe as to
Expat LivingSept. 23, 2014
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Angle pulls out stops for anniversary shows
It started as a project to uncover and share creativity in Ulsan and nearby cities. One year on, Angle magazine is holding a series of shows in Busan, Ulsan and Daegu to mark its first anniversary.The magazine was set up by Philip Brett and Joshua Hanlin, who had moved south to Daegu and wanted to set up something for writers in the area. Brett was more focused on art and music, but the two found that their goals aligned.“It was both an attempt to create something and also to learn more about wh
Expat LivingSept. 23, 2014
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Seoul Global Center runs expat start-up fair
Seoul Global Center is running a business fair for foreign start-up entrepreneurs Wednesday.The Foreign Startups Business fair will take place in Seoul Citizens Hall in the basement of the City Hall building. The center says about 150 expats have successfully set up businesses with its help, and that 15 of them will give presentations during the fair.In addition to providing networking opportunities, the fair will have experts in areas including tax, patents and marketing on hand to provide free
Expat LivingSept. 23, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Following the call of a creative mind
Musically, Steve Barakatt has little left to prove in Korea. The New Age composer and pianist from Quebec, Canada, is so adored by Koreans that he finds himself returning again and again to give concerts, collaborate with top local artists or just to meet fans. From “Rainbow Bridge,” one of his earliest hits from the late ’90s, to his 2011 work “He is from Seoul, She is from Pyongyang,” his music has gained popularity that not many other artists ― Korean or non-Korean ― have achieved here. “Rain
CultureSept. 23, 2014
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‘Lion King’ sets musical box office record
NEW YORK (AP) ― Here’s something the folks at Disney can take real pride in: “The Lion King” is the top ticket of all time. With a worldwide gross of over $6.2 billion, “The Lion King” stage musical has now achieved the most successful box office total of any work in any media in entertainment history, The Associated Press has learned. The show quietly took over top spot from the $6 billion-earning “The Phantom of the Opera” late this summer, according to representatives from both shows. “Phanto
CultureSept. 23, 2014
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Modern take on lacquer and mother-of-pearl art
Artist Kim Young-jun, known for his modern interpretations of traditional lacquer and mother-of-pearl art, is holding a solo exhibition at Hankyung Gallery in Seoul until Oct. 3. The exhibition showcases 30 pieces, including lacquer paintings, inlaid mother-of-pearl wall hangings and craftworks. Kim has taken a fresh approach to traditional Korean lacquer and mother-of-pearl art. His lacquer paintings have vibrant reds, oranges, yellows and blues ― unusual colors for traditional black lacquerwar
PerformanceSept. 23, 2014
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9 Muses documentary to make Korean premiere
9 Muses. (Star Empire Entertainment)Prior to their debut in 2010, 9 Muses teamed up with famous Korean film director Lee Hark-joon for a year to film a behind-the-scenes documentary on the K-pop industry, while chronicling the group’s every move.The documentary, titled “9 Muses of Star Empire,” is finally slated to make its Korean premiere on Thursday, after being shown at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in 2012, as well as being invited to 12 other international film festi
Sept. 23, 2014
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‘Sea Fog’ to represent Korea at Academy Awards
Korea has selected the film “Sea Fog” to represent the country at the upcoming Academy Awards in the category of best foreign-language film.The announcement was made on Friday by a special selection committee organized by the Korean Film Council. “Out of 10 competitive films, ‘Sea Fog’ was selected because the film had already received high acclaim at the recent Toronto Film Festival’s gala presentation. Also, as the film is based on a real-life event, it will be of great interest to the members
Sept. 23, 2014
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Crayon Pop to debut unit group, delay album
Crayon Pop will be jumping and jumping onto the K-pop subunit bandwagon, with the debut of the popular girl group’s first group next month, according to an announcement by Chrome Entertainment on Tuesday. The agency has not yet revealed exactly which of the five members will be included in the upcoming group nor has it revealed the name of the new act. Crayon Pop. (Chrome Entertainment)Although Crayon Pop was initially scheduled to release its first full studio album next month, according to Ch
Sept. 23, 2014
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Roy Kim to drop new album next month
Roy Kim. (CJ E&M)Popular Superstar K4 winner Roy Kim is gearing up to drop his latest album “Home” sometime in the first half of October, according to an announcement by CJ E&M. The upcoming album will be Kim’s second full studio album after releasing his first “Love Love Love” last year. The new album is produced by singer-songwriter HUE, as was the singer’s debut album. “Roy Kim’s second album will be an important album because it will show his natural character and the direction he wishes to
Sept. 23, 2014
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Fans of SHINee’s Key join good deeds in Cambodia
SHINee fans donated a well to Cambodia in Key’s name to celebrate the singer’s 23rd birthday on Sept. 23. Members around the world of the K-pop group’s fan page “Hello My Sunshine” collected about 2 million won ($1,900) and delivered it through the NGO World Share, according to news reports. A donation certificate uploaded on the fan club’s Twitter page (Twitter capture) The fan club said, “Key has made contributions to support four children since 2009, we wanted to share his warm heart together
Sept. 23, 2014
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Will Psy move to China?
World star Psy has been frequently spotted in Shanghai with his family, sparking speculation that he may move to China.“Psy and his family often appear in Shanghai, so there was a rumor that they may move here,” a residence in the city was quoted as saying.“Actually, he hasn’t moved here, at least, yet. I heard that he occasionally came to China to learn the culture and language. Even his children have been with him learning Chinese,” another residence was quoted as saying.Hallyu experts said th
Sept. 23, 2014
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Apink’s fan site members exceed 100,000
K-pop girl group Apink’s online fan club Panda has surpassed 100,000 members, and the group wrote a thank-you letter to their fans.“I can’t believe it. And I think I should consider it as a new start. I will try my best to return our fans’ love,” Bomi said.“PANDA~, my dear old friends and mentors. I swear that I will never disappoint our fans,” Eun-ji said.It is rare for a K-pop girl group to have more than 100,000 fans in their online fan community. Apink has topped online and offline music pro
Sept. 23, 2014