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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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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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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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EXO’s Lay praised for composing skills by Yuen Wei Ren
K-pop sensation EXO’s Lay was highly praised for his compositional techniques by famed Chinese songwriter Yuen Wei Ren, Chinese media outlets reported Friday.“I am so happy to listen to your song in Shanghai. I am surprised by young composers’ outstanding skills these days,” Yuen wrote on his Weibo account. (OSEN)“Creation takes time, but it would be the most powerful weapon for your music. Hope I can listen to more of your songs,” he added. The Chinese member of EXO expressed his appreciation,
July 25, 2014
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Leeteuk to be discharged from military next week
Leeteuk of boy band Super Junior will complete his military duty on July 29, his entertainment agency announced on Friday.“An interview with reporters or an event with fans will not be held for Leeteuk’s discharge,” SM Entertainment was quoted as saying. “Leeteuk wanted to be discharged from the military without any attention,” the agency added.The singer started his military service on October 2012. After the discharge, Leeteuk is to participate in “Super Junior World Tour Super Show6,” visitin
July 25, 2014
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Yoo Ah-in gets head injury while filming ‘Sado’
Actor Yoo Ah-in was rushed to the hospital after having a head injury while filming his upcoming historical film “Sado.”Yoo was injured by accidentally hitting his head on the floor in a conflict scene, according to local reports on Friday. (Showbox)The injury occurred on Thursday while filming a scene in which Yoo’s character, prince Sado, has a fiery discord with his father, King Youngjo.The actor was sent to the hospital and had his injury treated. Despite the doctor’s advice, Yoo pushed ahe
July 25, 2014
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TV commercial for JYJ goes on air
JYJ became the first K-pop band to advertise themselves through a TV commercial.The commercial to promote JYJ was first broadcast on July 21 right after the closing of MBC’s 23-episode action drama “Triangle,” starring group member Jaejoong.The TV commercial brings JYJ’s three members -- Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu -- into the spotlight, with the catch phrases “One for all” and “All for one.” “We invested 1 billion won into this three-week TV commercial campaign to raise JYJ’s brand power,” thei
July 25, 2014
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Sulli temporarily leaves entertainment industry
Sulli of the girl group f(x) has decided to temporarily leave the entertainment industry, her agency SM Entertainment announced on Friday.“Sulli has been suffering from endless rumors and malicious comments on the Internet. She is determined to stay out of the entertainment scene for a while,” the agency wrote on its official homepage.“To protect the artist, we have decided to minimize Sulli’s entertainment activities and let her take some time off,” the agency added.SM also wrote that Sulli’s g
July 25, 2014
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‘Kundo’ draws 1m viewers in 48 hours
“Kundo: Age of the Rampant” drew a record-high 1 million viewers in its first 48 hours, dwarfing its competitors at the box office.In its first two days, “Kundo,” directed by Yoon Jong-bin and starring Ha Jung-woo and Gang Dong-won, replaced the former records by “Transformer: Dark of the Moon” (2011) starring Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and “Secretly, Greatly” (2013) starring Kim Soo-hyun. “Kundo” is set in mid-19th century Joseon, in the 13th year of King Cheoljong’s reign. Dolm
July 25, 2014
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Jung Yun-ho devotes himself in sword practice for ‘The Night Watchman’
The upcoming MBC drama “The Night Watchman” on Friday revealed behind-the-scenes photos of actor and idol group TVXQ member Jung Yun-ho.In the drama, Jung plays the skillful swordsman Moosuk. According to local reports, the staff of the drama spotted him devoting himself to sword practice for his character.The released photos show Jung practicing his sword skills in the scorching summer heat. His sharp eyes show the strength and dignity of a swordsman.The Monday-Tuesday drama will air from Aug.
July 25, 2014
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‘Madama Butterfly’ ballet removed from KNB 2015 lineup
After falling on harsh public and media criticism, the country’s premiere of the much-anticipated and widely publicized ballet production of “Madama Butterfly” has been removed from the Korean National Ballet’s 2015 season lineup. On Wednesday representatives of KNB released its final lineup for next year, which does not include its originally scheduled season opener “Madama Butterfly.” A scene from Innsbruck Dance Company’s production of “Madama Butterfly.” (Credia)The Austria-based Innsbruck D
PerformanceJuly 24, 2014
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Mayfield opens business hotel in Dongdaemun
A suite in Mayplace Seoul Dongdaemun (Mayplace Seoul Dongdaemun)The Mayfield Hotel and Resort opened its first business hotel Mayplace in Dongdaemun, Seoul on Thursday.Mayplace is located within walking distance to major tourist spots in the capital such as Changgyeonggung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine. It’s also close to the shopping districts of Dongdaemun, Myeongdong and Insa-dong. “The location, outstanding service and reasonable price make the hotel an attractive accommodation option for both l
TravelJuly 24, 2014
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Joseon royal’s endeavor for longevity
In 1879, 5-year-old crown prince Sunjong was diagnosed with smallpox, a disease that claimed many lives during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). But the prince began to show signs of improvement, and his father King Gojong hosted a party when the royal doctor confirmed his full recovery. That feast is displayed on an eight-panel folding screen at the National Palace Museum of Korea, in a special exhibition on Joseon’s royal medicine. “The Birth, Aging, Illness and Death of the Royal Family of the
CultureJuly 24, 2014
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[Herald Review] ‘Dracula’: Blood, love and a red-haired Jun-su
More than two hours before showtime on Wednesday afternoon, Seoul Arts Center’s opera theater was already brimming with people ― predominantly young women. The kiosk that sells official souvenirs had a long line, although it wasn’t open yet. The manager at a lobby cafe shared how her business was booming thanks to the early birds, many of whom munched on sandwiches and muffins at her shop while waiting for the show to start. Much of the enthusiasm might be attributed to K-pop group JYJ member Ki
CultureJuly 24, 2014
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It’s a Barbie world
This is the ninth in a series highlighting women and their accomplishments in the various facets of the Korean entertainment industry. ― Ed.Stacy Oh is the manager for quite possibly one of the best-known celebrities in the world: Barbie.And while most may not think of Barbie or other Mattel brands such as Monster High as celebrities, Oh says that with the way companies are incorporating entertainment content into their brands and promotions, more characters are reaching celebrity status.“People
CultureJuly 24, 2014
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MC Mong to drop first album in 5 years
MC Mong. (IS Entertainment Group)Well-known hip-hop artist and entertainer MC Mong announced that he would return to his musical roots for the first time in four years with the release of a new album this year.MC Mong is reported to have signed an exclusive contract with entertainment agency Wellmade Yedang and is working on an album to be released in September or October. The star’s last album release was his fifth studio album “Humanimal” in 2009. Shortly after, he was caught up in a legal sca
July 24, 2014
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Singer Yoo Chae-yeong dies of gastric cancer
Singer and actress Yoo Chae-yeong died Thursday following a months-long battle against advanced gastric cancer. She was 41. According to her agency 150 Entertainment, Yoo was diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer last October and battled against her critical condition until Thursday, when she passed away in the Severance Hospital in Sinchon-dong, Seoul. Yoo Chae-yeong. (150 Entertainment)“Her husband and other family (members) stayed by her side until the last moment,” the agency said. “She did
July 24, 2014
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‘The Novel: A Biography’ captures life, history, connections of literature
Michael Schmidt’s massive new book, “The Novel: A Biography,” covers nearly 700 years of prose and hundreds of writers. At 1,200 pages, it is much longer than “Moby-Dick” and nearly as long as “War and Peace.” Although it’s not necessarily the last word on any given novel, as a resource, reference and stimulator, it’s a bargain and a worthy addition to your home library.While Schmidt, born in Mexico, has long been a professor in the United Kingdom, his approach is not academic. He writes for com
BooksJuly 24, 2014
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‘All I Love and Know’ tackles social issues
The considerable power of Judith Frank’s second novel, “All I Love and Know,” comes from two sources not always found in combination: first, the seriousness of the social issues it takes on, and second, its psychological, nearly Jamesian style, following its characters tick by tick through their emotions and thoughts. The merger is a success, providing a nuanced and profound approach to politically volatile subject matter, like an upmarket Jodi Picoult.“All I Love and Know” opens on a flight to
BooksJuly 24, 2014
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‘World of Trouble’ shows planet before impending destruction
World of TroubleBen H. Winters (Quirk Books)How would you behave if it were the end of the world?In “World of Trouble,” Detective Hank Palace has only 14 days to live and a mystery to solve ― what happened to his younger sister, Nico?Palace is not the only one with 14 days remaining. Everyone on earth has just two weeks to live since an asteroid, 2011GV, or Maia, is going to strike the planet, causing mass devastation.“Because these auburn Midwestern trees are going to burst into flames in the f
BooksJuly 24, 2014
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‘Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands’ follows life on run after disaster
Close Your EyesHold Hands/By Chris Bohjalian (Doubleday) Emily Shepard’s famous namesake once wrote that “The Soul selects her own Society ― Then ― shuts the Door.” Shepard, the runaway Vermont teenager who narrates Chris Bohjalian’s new novel, “Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands,” is just as choosy.Surprisingly, one of the few companions that Shepard ― a cutter, dope smoker and OxyContin popper, and sometimes a reluctant “prositot” for truckers ― selects is Emily Dickinson, the Belle of Amherst. Shepa
BooksJuly 24, 2014
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Paris Hilton names G-Dragon as her favorite musician
American socialite Paris Hilton said on a TV show that her favorite Korean artist is G-Dragon of K-pop boy band Big Bang. “Among Korean musicians, I like G-Dragon,” the Hilton heiress said during StoryOn’s “True Live Show.” The two met once onstage at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2013, when she handed over the trophy for the year’s best singer to G-Dragon. Hilton then praised him as a talented, cool man on her Twitter page. On the cable TV show scheduled to be aired on July 25, the big-name
TelevisionJuly 24, 2014
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Jay Park to return with new track ‘Na Na’
Park Jae-beom, widely known as Jay Park, is returning to the K-pop scene with his EP “Na Na” in late July, four months after the release of “Metronome” last April. Park’s self-composed song, armed with unstoppable hooks and a mellow melody, will be reminiscent of a summer night party, his agency said Thursday. The new track is to drop on July 25 through local music streaming charts. The 27-year-old American artist debuted as a member of K-pop boy band 2PM in 2008, but left the team two years lat
July 24, 2014