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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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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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Ministry denies blame for Jamboree debacle
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Reliving the glory days of g.o.d.
Though they may be a bit older, a tad less agile and no longer today’s average K-pop idols, the five reunited stars of g.o.d. are more popular, passionate and, most importantly, happier than ever before.“Everyone said it would be impossible. But right now, the five members of g.o.d. are once again standing together in front of you. It is like a wonderful miracle. And you guys are the ones who made this miracle happen,” said Son Ho-young as g.o.d. kicked off the Seoul leg of its 15th anniversary
July 13, 2014
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EXO boasts simple yet chic looks
Korean boy idol group EXO boasted Thursday simple yet chic looks at the airport. The group left for Taipei for its Asia tour. EXO-M member Tao Tao showed off an all-black look with a colorful bracelet and earphones. (OSEN)EXO-M member ChenChen wore a T-shirt with a unique design. (OSEN)EXO-M member Lay Lay wore a simple look, but carried a purple black bag to add some color. (OSEN)EXO-K member D.O. D.O. sported a simple casual look with a denim and white shirt. (OSEN)EXO-K member Chanyeol Ch
July 13, 2014
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Prosecutor says singer questioned over sleeping drug
A singer, who attempted suicide last year, has been questioned over his alleged use of a drug widely used to treat insomnia, a prosecutor said Saturday.Son Ho-young, a member of once popular boy band G.O.D., was called in by prosecutors in late June on charges that he took zolpidem, a common prescription medication that induces sleep.The 34-year-old allegedly took the drug in May 2013 when he attempted to kill himself just days after the body of his girlfriend was found in his car along with an
PerformanceJuly 12, 2014
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[Weekender] Bookstores struggle for survival
Korea’s oldest bookstore in Seoul, Jongno Books, was a landmark in terms of numbers of customers and its symbolic significance as the trove and exchange of knowledge. The five-story bookstore was the only large bookstore in Seoul until Kyobo Book Center opened in the 1980s. It was also a popular meeting spot where people browsed books while waiting. Since the 1980s, two new large bookstores, Kyobo and Youngpoong, mounted a tough challenge to Jongno Books, taking a large chunk of its customers, a
CultureJuly 11, 2014
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[Weekender] Korea in need of ‘reading movement’
After publishing over 3,000 books in the 39 years of his publishing career, Kim Eoun-ho, president of Hangilsa, one of Korea’s leading publishing houses, believes publishing a book is an act of asking how one should live. Kim attempted to answer this deep probing life question by publishing his own book, “The Forest of Books, Sound of Books.” The book is compiled from his handwritten journals from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 in 2013, centering on his day-to-day life as a publisher, and stories about 800 d
CultureJuly 11, 2014
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[Weekender] Used books defy market woes
Korea’s bookstore industry is in the doldrums, as dismal sales continue to force many sellers out of business. But at least one bookstore is expanding, defying the broader market downturn. That is Aladdin Used Books ― a used-book franchise of online seller Aladdin. The company, which runs 19 shops, has chalked up an average 30 percent annual growth in sales, said company spokesperson Jo Sun-ah. Aladdin Used Books is not the typical small, “crammed to the ceiling” kind of shop. Rather, it is the
CultureJuly 11, 2014
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[Weekender] Mega stores seek to connect with readers
In an effort to overcome a decline in sales, and the profoundly dwindling public interest in reading, Korea’s two largest book retailers Kyobo Book Center and Yes 24 set out their own unique strategies. For Kyobo, Korea’s largest book chain with 14 branches nationwide, it is tailored book consulting service. At the core of this service are a new breed of professionals called “book masters,” who find books that customers are looking for, make recommendations based on their preferences and manage
BooksJuly 11, 2014
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[Weekender] Small, unique booksellers survive competition
Generally speaking, price and brand power matter most in the bookstore business. These factors have earned price-competitive chains the lion’s share of the market, while the small, independent bookstores continue to wither.In reality, the mom-and-pop shops are more embattled than what we see in rom-com films like “You’ve Got Mail” and “Notting Hill.”But not all of the neighborhood bookshops are losing out. Some are staving off the competition through differentiation strategies. Your Mind Your Mi
BooksJuly 11, 2014
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[Weekender] Independent bookshops cater to English readers
Whether looking for the timeless literary classics from Brontë or Fitzgerald, or prefering to check out Danielle Steel’s newest tale of high society crisis or the next mentally disturbing nightmare sequence of Stephen King, Seoul has a couple of well-established bookstores to accommodate all of your English book needs.While it may be no longer that difficult to track down physical copies of the latest English-language publications in the “Foreign Section” at any Seoul’s big chain book establishm
CultureJuly 11, 2014
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[Weekender] Calendar
Pop musicg.o.d. 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert: The newly reunited ’90s K-pop idol group g.o.d. will be embarking on a nationwide concert tour starting in July. After more than 12 years apart, the five original members of g.o.d. made their highly anticipated comeback in May with their newest single “The Lone Duckling.” The K-pop veterans are slated to hold two concerts, on July 12 and 13, at the Jamsil Sport Complex’s Auxiliary Stadium in Seoul, before moving on to Gwangju, Busan, Daegu and Da
CultureJuly 11, 2014
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[Weekender] Box Office
Santa Barbara (Korea)Opening July 17Romance. Directed by Cho Sung-kyuWhen naïve music director Jung-woo (Lee Sang-yoon) meets a talented creative director Soo-kyung (Yoon Jin-seo) to work on an advertisement project together, at first, they do not get along very well because of striking differences in personalities. But one day, they happen to find similarities in three things: movie taste, a love for wine, and longing for Santa Barbara in the U.S. With these similarities, they grow closer. Howe
FilmJuly 11, 2014
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[Weekender] Eyelike: f(x) reaffirms funk with ‘Red Light’
f(x) reaffirms funk with ‘Red Light’f(x) “Red Light”(KT Music)K-pop girl group f(x), known for their innovative and funky style, has returned with yet another album filled with unique sounds ― this time, funky as usual with an added touch of electro-pop.The group’s new 11-track studio album “Red Light” opens with an eponymous lead single featuring diverse electric sounds behind a pop melody, all embellished with a dose of hip-hop. “Red Light” begins with some ominous clock-ticking and the member
PerformanceJuly 11, 2014
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Chaz Ebert reflects on her late husband, Roger
By Mark Olsen, Los Angeles TimesThe documentary “Life Itself” is about the life, career, death and legacy of film critic Roger Ebert but, as the title implies, also much more. It is about the role of work and love and passion and ideas in the living of one’s life, all the things that come together to make each of us who we are. An adaptation of Ebert’s 2011 memoir of the same name ― a New York Times review called it “the best thing Mr. Ebert has ever written” ― the movie is directed by fellow Ch
FilmJuly 11, 2014
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Park service calls development plans a major threat to Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Arizona ― At the rim of the Grand Canyon, busloads of Chinese tourists jostled on a recent day with 20-something backpackers and an Amish family with rambunctious boys in suspenders and straw hats, all eager for a prime viewing spot.They gazed out on a dizzying sight of receding canyons and sheer rock walls, with the Colorado River cutting through the canyon floor more than a kilometer down.Generations of park managers have tried to preserve that natural vista, but of
TravelJuly 11, 2014
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French presidents’ holiday retreat open to public
PARIS (AP) ― It’s an old fortress on a tiny island, surrounded by pine trees and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea: The Fort de Bregancon has been the very private holiday retreat of French leaders for decades. And now it’s open to the public. Socialist President Francois Hollande has decided to break with tradition and to show it to the masses for the first time instead of vacationing there, as a symbol of a toned-down presidential lifestyle in tough economic times. The stylish vill
TravelJuly 11, 2014
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U.K. enhances airport security measures
LONDON (AP) ― Britain has authorized airport security staff to require any traveler to turn on electronic devices as a way to test for hidden explosives. France and Germany are implementing similar measures, but only for travel to and from the United States.American intelligence officials are worried about new al-Qaida efforts to produce a bomb. Powering up computers or phones allows screeners to make sure that explosives have not been substituted for batteries or essential components. Travelers
TravelJuly 11, 2014
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Banyan Tree invites guests to 20 select resorts
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is offering an accommodation package that includes 40 nights at 20 select Banyan Tree and Angsana resorts in 11 countries. Highlights of the 40-night itinerary named “Around the World in 20 Ways” include a thrill-seeking flight over Mauritius and an organic farm experience in the Seychelles; a lesson in falconry in the UAE desert; and relaxing in hot springs in China. Guests who book the package can start or finish their journey at
TravelJuly 11, 2014
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Singapore Food Festival offers diverse culinary cultures
The annual Singapore Food Festival celebrates the cultural and gastronomic diversity of Singapore from July 11-20 throughout the city. Themed “A Walk Down Memory Lane,” this year’s edition celebrates the festival’s 20-year history, offering an array of dining experiences and cuisines. Highlights include Nyonya Mobile, where people can sample various traditional and modern interpretations of Peranakan cuisine; BBQ by the Beach, which invites people to dine on Sentosa’s Palawan Beach with a buffet
TravelJuly 11, 2014
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[Weekender] Around the hotel
Summer set menu at Park Hyatt SeoulPark Hyatt Seoul’s The Lounge is presenting a summer set menu until August. The set menu includes a bowl of bingsu, (ice flakes with various toppings), two smoked martinis and a snack dish. Guests can choose from four types of bingsus: Pat Bingsu, made with red beans and rice cake; Berry Bingsu, made with fresh berries, chocolate and nuts; Honey Bee-ingsu made with honeycomb, vanilla ice cream, apple puree and pecans; or Spicy Melon Bingsu, made with cantaloupe
CultureJuly 11, 2014
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Gochujang saewu gui (spicy grilled shrimp skewers)
Gochujang saewu gui (spicy grilled shrimp skewers) (Korean Bapsang)Sometimes it only takes one special ingredient to give a dish a total makeover. In this recipe, that one ingredient is gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste). Simply add a couple spoonfuls of it to your usual marinade for grilling shrimp. It turns what would have been ordinary grilled shrimp into something totally different and delicious. How can you go wrong with gochujang? This grilled shrimp is savory, peppery, slightly swe
FoodJuly 11, 2014