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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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EXO-L sparks envy from other SM stars
A slew of K-pop idols are green with envy of the immense popularity of EXO as the band’s first-ever fan club sees the number of members growing at a startling pace since its launch.A day after EXO-L, the band’s official fan club, was launched, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun took a screenshot of his real-time chat with fellow idols and posted it on his Twitter. On the Kakaotalk group chat, Kyhyun starts the conversation by saying, “Joonmyun (the real name of EXO’s Suho) pretends to be busy. He may be to
Aug. 7, 2014
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Gong Hyo-jin still fabulous in ‘men’s sweater’
Actress Gong Hyo-jin showed off her fashion sense by wearing a men’s item of clothing in the SBS drama “It’s Ok, That’s Love.”The grey men’s sweater is from British clothing brand “All Saints.” Gong styled her outfit in a loose-fit, giving her a boyish and chic look.The actress also matched the sweater with black slacks, which is one of the most popular fashion items for both men and women in Korea.“The modifier ‘fashionistar’ is something that I do not want to lose. I want to show everything ab
Aug. 7, 2014
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Girls’ Generation Jessica launches fashion brand BLANC
K-pop idol Jessica, who is also known for her great fashion sense, has launched her own fashion brand called BLANC. The Girls’ Generation singer tried to design chic items that wouldn’t be influenced by fast-changing trends. A range of eyewear will be the first items to be released and each item hasits own style taken from major cities -- Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, New York and Paris.Jessica is planning to release a fragrance as well as a new 2015 F/W collection. The singer added that s
Aug. 7, 2014
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Taecyeon plays smartphone game with kids
(Taeyeon's Twitter)Taecyeon of K-pop boy band 2PM on Wednesday released a photo of himself playing with several children on Twitter.With the photo he wrote, “These kids are so into iPad games.”In the photo, the singer is playing a game on his iPhone with the child starlets of KBS 2TV drama “Wonderful Days.” The 50-episode drama, starring Lee Seo-jin, Kim Hee-sun and Taecyeon, will air its final episode on Aug. 10. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
Aug. 7, 2014
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A book forest for everyone
It is the first of its kind. The library is open 24 hours a day, carrying over 200,000 donated books. A wide selection of texts, ranging from literature, science, and arts to humanities welcomes people of all ages. Located in the heart of Paju Book City, a publishing community that creates, publishes and sells Korean books in Paju, north of Seoul, The Forest of Wisdom opened in June. Since then, thousands of visitors have visited the library.The Forest of Wisdom library in Paju, Gyeonggi Provinc
CultureAug. 6, 2014
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Movie brings digital and divisive redesign of ‘Ninja Turtles’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― Over the past two years, inside the high-tech sanctuary of Industrial Light and Magic, the man who built a virtual virgin jungle for the last “Indiana Jones” movie and conjured 150-foot-tall aliens for “War of the Worlds” has been confronting his most difficult task yet: creating a digital version of the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles that could realistically interact on screen with Megan Fox. On this assignment, Pablo Helman needed more than just turtle power. “For me
FilmAug. 6, 2014
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Metal band, rapper latest to drop Israel concerts
WASHINGTON (AFP) ― Thrash metal band Megadeth and hip-hop star CeeLo Green joined a growing list of entertainers Tuesday whose scheduled concerts in Israel have been canceled amid the Gaza crisis.Los Angeles-based Megadeth was due to play in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, but on its website the group said it wasn’t able to secure a guarantee that it could make it.“The band was looking forward to this concert and is disappointed they will not be able to put on the show for their fans, but expects to retu
PerformanceAug. 6, 2014
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TaeTiSeo preparing for comeback
TaeTiSeo ― the popular Girls’ Generation spin-off group consisting of members Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun ― is gearing up for a new album release, SM Entertainment announced Wednesday.“TaeTiSeo is currently working on a new album and preparing for a comeback,” said an SM official. “The release date has not been confirmed yet, but will be announced in the future.”TaeTiSeo. (SM Entertainment)The trio is expected to make its return by the end of this year, according to news reports. Though the for
Aug. 6, 2014
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Orange Caramel releasing 4th single ‘Do It Like I Do’
After School subunit group Orange Caramel is slated to release the trio’s latest single “Do It Like I Do,” on Aug. 18, according to an announcement made by Pledis Entertainment on Wednesday.The girl group is well known for its oddball concepts, and based on the array of still cut images from the music video that have been released, the ladies’ upcoming fourth digital single looks as though it will live up to Orange Caramel’s quirky standards. Orange Caramel. (Pledis Entertainment)In March, the
Aug. 6, 2014
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Tiny Van Goghs: Kids bloom through preschool art program
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina ― Jessica McQuillen never saw herself as a preschool teacher. Instructing at an elementary school was always the goal.Still she went down a winding road that led her to the job as the only arts and music teacher at Charlotte’s Thompson Child Development Center, a preschool facility that serves many children from families that have struggled with substance abuse, mental health, poverty or other issues.McQuillen, 44, uses the creative process through Thompson’s art progra
CultureAug. 6, 2014
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Look, man, no hands! Learning to ride a bicycle as an adult
MINNEAPOLIS ― For many, learning how to ride a bike is a rite of passage. For others, it never happens. Now, some adults are finding out what they’ve been missing.Sheldon Mains is helping adults take care of that unfinished childhood business.In a metro area known for its thriving bike culture, Mains discovered that there’s a surprisingly large number of adults who have little or no experience on two wheels.As an avid cyclist, he’s trying to change that. Two years ago, Mains worked with a neighb
CultureAug. 6, 2014
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Decades of labor created grand design for house with two pianos
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania ― When Bill Sheppard plays “Traumerei,” sweet chords fill his living room, and you understand instantly why he wanted to keep this grand piano with the golden sound.Made in 1917 by Mason & Hamlin, the mahogany instrument was a gift from Margaret Schreyer, his late, longtime music teacher and friend.“She was my son’s godmother,” said Sheppard, who already owned a 1929 piano made by the same Massachusetts company when he inherited this one, made during a golden age for pia
CultureAug. 6, 2014
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Apink tops Oricon preorder chart
Apink (A-Cube Entertainment)K-Pop girl group Apink topped the Japanese Oricon Chart for preorders, its agency A-Cube Entertainment said Wednesday.“The debut EP ‘NoNoNo’ ranked No. 1 in the combined daily preorder chart in Tower Records, which is the largest retail music chain in Japan,” the agency told reporters. The agency hopes that Apink will revive the popularity of K-pop girl groups in Japan.The group will debut in the Japanese music market in October with their 2013 hit “NoNoNo.”Universal
Aug. 6, 2014
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The 3 richest men in K-pop
Lee Soo-man, Yang Hyun-suk and Seo Tae-ji ranked top three on the value of real estate holdings among Korean entertainment figures, market research showed Wednesday.SM Entertainment chief Lee Soo-man ranked No. 1 among the 18 people in Korean entertainment who currently own buildings worth 10 billion won ($9.7 million) or more by market value, according to Chaebul.com, a website that tracks the wealth of the rich. The combined value of his two buildings in Apgujeong, Seoul, is 65 billion won, ba
Aug. 6, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun to perform for Incheon Asiad
Actor Kim Soo-hyun will perform on stage for the opening ceremony of the Incheon Asian Games slated for Sept. 19 to mark the kick-off of the global sports festival, his agency said.Kim has been known for his talent in both singing and acting since his debut in 2007. The multi-talented star is raising speculations from fans over what kind of performance he will stage.OSENThe upcoming ceremony will led by veteran director Im Kwon-taek and produced by popular film director Jang Jin. The opening cer
Aug. 6, 2014
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JYJ’s ‘Back Seat’ banned from broadcasting
JYJ, a leading K-pop group that recently returned to the stage after three years, was hit hard by a ban on its title track “Back Seat.”Public broadcaster KBS banned “Back Seat” from airing due to what it claimed to be inappropriate lyrics, prompting JYJ’s management agency, C-Jes Entertainment, to consider requesting a review in deliberation.“We passed deliberation for MBC and SBS. But we are contemplating on whether or not to request for a review of deliberation (with KBS),” the management age
Aug. 6, 2014
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[Ask a Korean Lawyer] Vehicle accidents and compensation
The prevalence of motor vehicles in Korea brings the possibility of tremendous injury, and as in other places, this leads to disputes about compensation ― whether there is a duty to pay and how much. It may seem a bit cynical, but the law can’t bring back the dead or magically heal a broken leg. It can only attempt to value those things and compensate for them. There are two parties from whom an injured party can claim compensation. The driver may have liability under the criminal law, in which
Expat LivingAug. 6, 2014
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Jun Ji-hyun richest female celeb in property assets
Jun Ji-hyun, the star of the mega-hit TV series "My Love from the Star," ranks No. 1 on the value of real estate holdings among female celebrities in South Korea, market research showed Wednesday. The combined value of buildings owned by Jun in southern Seoul was estimated to be worth 13.15 billion won ($12.72 million) as of end-July, according to Chaebul.com, a website that tracks the wealth of the rich. The appraisal, used in setting tax rates, is based on construction costs and the property'
Aug. 6, 2014
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Miss A Jia’s fashion editorial
A fashion editorial in bnt featuring miss A member Jia was released today. The K-pop idol sported a sexy, bohemian image, wearing a black bra top and short pants. She also tried on some funky clothes while posing in front of a retro-patterned background. Jia revealed that she was very close to K-pop idol HyunA and that she wanted to appear in the famous variety shows “Running Man” and “We Got Married.” By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: bnt)
Aug. 6, 2014
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Jun Ji-hyun richest female celeb in property assets
Jun Ji-hyun, the star of the mega-hit TV series “My Love from the Star,” ranks No. 1 on the value of real estate holdings among female celebrities in South Korea, market research showed Wednesday. The combined value of buildings owned by Jun in southern Seoul was estimated to be worth 13.15 billion won ($12.72 million) as of end-July, according to Chaebul.com, a website that tracks the wealth of the rich. Jun Ji-hyun accepts an award from the Korea Tourism Organization during a cermony held in
FilmAug. 6, 2014