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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Lee Hyori introduces her sister on blog
K-pop diva Lee Hyori introduced her older sister on her blog on Saturday. “My older sister visited me on a rainy day. We look alike and share many (of the) same things,” Lee said. Both joyfully played cat’s cradle, the photos showed. Other photos showed Lee dyeing her and her husband’s nails with garden balsam, which is one of the traditional Korean ways to naturally color one’s nails. “A friend of mine gave me some garden balsam. My sisters and I used to dye (our) nails with the flowers every y
July 7, 2014
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Lee Young-ae boasts casual yet chic style
Hallyu star Lee Young-ae showed off a casual yet chic style in a photo shoot with the magazine StyleChosun. (StyleChosun)Wearing jeans and a T-shirt as well as Cartier accessories, Lee’s style was both casual and luxurious. (StyleChosun)More photos are available in the magazine’s July issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 7, 2014
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Ada Liu alleges dating 2PM Chansung, Korean agency denies
Chinese actress and emcee Liu Yan (Ada Liu) sent shockwaves as she admitted to reporters that she is in a relationship with Chansung of K-pop boy band 2PM. Liu, 34, met the Korean singer when they were participants on the Chinese dating entertainment show “If You Love.” Since then they have been in a romantic relationship, the actress alleged in a press conference for the launch of her friend’s new project in China. She told the press, “I’m currently in a relationship. My boyfriend has met my pa
July 7, 2014
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‘Doctor Stranger’ gets nearly 400 million views in China
‘Doctor Stranger’ gets nearly 400 million views in ChinaThe South Korean TV series “Doctor Stranger” has gained popularity throughout China with the number of hits coming close to 400 million on the country‘s major online video services, a local entertainment agency said Monday.The drama series recorded 330 million views on Youku and 50 million views on Todou, both of China’s leading video streaming and downloading services as of Sunday night, according to WM Company, which manages one of the dr
July 7, 2014
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Art project celebrates Korea-Australia friendship
The Australian Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday launched the “Australia-Korea Friendship Tree” art project to celebrate 125 years of contact between South Koreans and Australians.The project will explore the connection between the two nations through old and new artistic mediums. Smartphone users will be able to scan posters around Seoul to access a digital model of a tree, where they can view 125 images of Australian-Korean friendships, watch music videos from both countries, and even upload their o
Expat LivingJuly 6, 2014
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For musical fans, once is not enough
Ever wondered why the hottest stars in the musical scene are all men? Or who are the people raging frantic ticket wars for some shows, often leading online reservation systems to crash immediately after sales begin? A new survey offers some clues. The poll, conducted last month by Interpark, a leading ticket reservation site for musicals, on behalf of The Herald Business, a sister paper of The Korea Herald, found that only 12.6 percent of the nearly 3,000 musical fans who responded watch a show
CultureJuly 6, 2014
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Film remembers late Cardinal Kim
A documentary on the late Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan (1922-2009) will open in theaters on Aug. 7 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of his passing. “The Cardinal,” directed by Jeon Seong-woo, presents the life of the late clergy member, through interviews with him in his last three years and many accounts from those who knew him. The documentary will focus on acknowledging the cardinal as a human being, beyond his public image. The official poster of “The Cardinal.” (Mountain Pictures)“The
FilmJuly 6, 2014
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Filmmaker to correct 1983 film on Guatemala war
MEXICO CITY (AP) ― “When the Mountains Tremble” was an award-winning movie that awakened wide attention to the war in Guatemala. But at least one thing turned out to be wrong ― and filmmaker Pamela Yates says she’s going to set it right.A dramatic scene from the 1983 documentary will be corrected to show that the Batzul massacre highlighted in the film was committed not by the military, but by leftist rebels disguised as soldiers.“We intend to make a correction that will clarify what happened,”
FilmJuly 6, 2014
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[Band Uprising] Taste the satisfying bitterness of Sweet Revenge
As the Korean music market begins to receive more international recognition, the local band scene is looking to rise up and represent the next generation of Korean music. This is the 19th installment of a series of interviews with Korean rock, acoustic and alternative bands. ― Ed.More than just innocent faces and dainty voices, members of the all-female band Sweet Revenge are here to prove that an act doesn’t have to scream and shout to create rock and roll.“The basic concept of our band is to h
PerformanceJuly 6, 2014
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Paul McCartney returns to stage after hospitalization
ALBANY, New York (AP) ― Paul McCartney returned to a concert stage Saturday after being sidelined for two months because of a virus, spinning out songs from the Beatles, Wings and a solo career that has spanned more than 50 years of rock ’n’ roll.McCartney, who turned 72 two weeks ago, looked none the worse for wear. He made no immediate reference to his absence. One oblique reference could have been his performance of the song, “On My Way to Work,” which he said he hadn’t done live before. Paul
PerformanceJuly 6, 2014
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Jang Na-ra tells of awkward past relationship with Jang Hyuk
Actress Jang Na-ra confessed that she didn’t even talk to actor Jang Hyuk 12 years ago when they costarred in the hit rom-com drama “Successful Story of a Bright Girl” in 2002.“I did not (privately) chat with him, except when we talked during the filming of the drama back then,” the singer-turned-actress said Sunday during an interview on the MBC show “Section TV.” “We did not even know each other’s mobile numbers. I am not the (kind of) person who can approach someone first. That’s why we could
July 6, 2014
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Haru is my muse, Epik High’s Tablo says
Tablo, a member of the South Korean hip-hop group Epik High, revealed two photos of his baby girl, Haru. (Instagram)The 33-year-old rapper introduced his daughter as his “muse” in the captions to the photos taken at his recording studio. The celebrity father and his starlet baby are capturing the hearts of viewers while starring in the KBS-TV babysitting reality show “Superman Is Back.” By Ock Hyun-ju (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
July 6, 2014
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Super Junior’s Choi Si-won turns into cyclist in film
Choi Si-won of K-pop idol group Super Junior unveiled a photo titled “with my friend” on his Weibo account last Saturday. (Weibo)Choi is posing for a camera with Shawn Dou, a Chinese-Canadian actor on the film set for “Breaking Through the Wind.” The duo are smiling, wearing sportswear and making V signs. The two are costarring in the upcoming film, directed by Hong Kong director Lin Chaoxian. The 28-year-old heartthrob will play a Korean-Chinese cyclist in the film about young cyclists overc
July 6, 2014
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JYJ to embark on Asia tour from August
K-pop idol band JYJ plans to meet Asian fans in eight cities across Asia including Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Vietnam, starting in August. (C-JeS Entertainment)The trio will begin its concert tour “The Return of the King” with the first concert to be held on Aug. 9 in Seoul. The first round of tickets to the upcoming concert sold out in just 20 minutes. The second round of ticket sales is slated to open on July 8. The concert tour will come shortly after the release of the group’s second s
July 6, 2014
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2NE1’s Park Bom appears at concert in Japan
K-pop girl group 2NE1 embarked on a tour around Japan as part of its world tour concert series “All or Nothing,” despite the uproar over its member Park Bom’s alleged drug scandal. The quartet enthralled some 17,000 fans at the two-hour concert last Saturday in Yokohama, Japan. The members expressed excitement about seeing the fans at the concert, with Sandara Park saying, “I am so glad to meet you all,” Minzy saying, “I wanted to hang out with you,” and CL saying, “Let’s enjoy it together.” 2
July 6, 2014
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Kim Tae-young meets Tang Wei’s parents
Korean film director Kim Tae-yong on Friday paid respects to his prospective parents-in-law in Beijing, accompanied by his Chinese fiancee Tang Wei, Chinese media reported on Sunday. Korean film director Kim Tae-yong and Chinese actress Tang Wei attend a press conference on July 2 in Seoul. (OSEN)The Asian celebrity couple left Korea on July 2 for Beijing, where the Chinese actress’ parents live. On the same day, the two announced their romantic relationship and wedding plans for the upcoming f
July 6, 2014
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EXO members share their true feelings in “Happy Camp”
The members of EXO shared personal stories of what it is like to be in the idol group last Saturday on the Chinese variety show “Happy Camp.”Around the end of the show, members were given the time to talk about their true feelings. Asked about the phrase “EXO brothers,” Tao answered, “There are so many meanings in the word ‘brothers,’” and Baekhyun replied, “EXO is like water to me. I cannot live without our members.”“The members are the most important people besides my family,” Luhan said, whil
July 6, 2014
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f(x) returns with powerful song “Red Light”
K-pop group f(x) staged a long-awaited comeback with the powerful electro-pop track “Red Light” on Thursday in a departure from their usual upbeat and invigorating music. The group released the music video at noon through its official website, YouTube and local music download sites. In the music video, the five-member group boasts a sexy look with thick eye make-up and military wear, adding to the sensual atmosphere of their performance. The group’s third full-length album will be available on
July 6, 2014
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[Weekender] Seoul’s eclectic, flourishing nightlife
The history of Korea’s nightlife is short. From 1945 to 1982, the authoritarian governments ordered Koreans to stay indoors between midnight and 4 a.m. Under martial law, the city lights were switched off and people were forbidden to go outdoors, except for those on official duties. Nowadays, those hours are primetime for Korean nightlife.People watch the rainbow fountain show at Banpo Bridge in Seoul. (Kim Myung-sub/The Korea Herald)The country has seen its night culture thrive since Chun Doo-h
CultureJuly 4, 2014
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[Weekender] Guide to Korean nightlife
While South Korea is known for its culture of binge drinking, the country also offers a lot of ways to have fun while staying sober.When they are not hitting the pubs and karaoke bars that stay open until sunrise, some Koreans choose to watch films in 24-hour cinemas, check out evening art exhibitions or enjoy bindaetteok ― Korean mung bean pancakes ― at a night food market.Here are some of the ways to have fun in Korea at night, from movies to the dance club scene in Itaewon.Classy Who says art
CultureJuly 4, 2014