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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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T-Ara’s Soyeon sparks plastic surgery rumor
The photo on the left was taken in January 2013 while photo on the right was taken in October of the same year. The controversial photo of Soyeon (Instagram)T-Ara member Soyeon discussed her disputed photos that sparked debates over whether she had additional plastic surgery after her debut in 2009.“I think one (nice) photo out of 50 photos that I took caused the misunderstanding. I upload photos that seem good and that don’t look like me so that might have been the problem. I’ll concentrate on
July 3, 2014
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Kim Hyun-joong to reveal hip-hop song ‘His Habit’
K-pop singer Kim Hyun-joong is to unveil new song “His Habit” on Friday in the run-up to the release of his fourth EP “Timing” in July. (KeyEast Entertainment)“His Habit” is an urban hip-hop song composed by keyboard player Mister Rocks of American hip-hop group Far East Movement. Kim teamed up with K-pop singer Kim Ye-rim and rapper Kanto for the track. The upcoming album features tracks of various genres, ranging from up-tempo dance song “Beauty Beauty,” to acoustic ballad “Nothing on You,” an
July 3, 2014
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Lee Hyori shows off all black style
K-pop diva Lee Hyori showed off her black style during a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. The black silk dress gave her a flattering silhouette. To highlight chicness of the dress, Lee wore only minimal silver accessories. (OSEN)The press conference was held for the launch of her new television entertainment show called “Magic Eye.” Lee will co-host the program with actress Moon So-ri and Hong Jin-kyung. (OSEN)The new show will kick off next Tuesday on SBS. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 3, 2014
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JYJ overseas fans demand its performance in Incheon AG
Fans of the idol group JYJ expressed their disappointment and anger over the uncertainty of whether the group would perform in the opening ceremony of the Incheon Asian Games.The three-member K-pop group has served as a promotional ambassador for the sports festival since February 2013, but was excluded from the list of singers performing in the opening and closing ceremonies.The list was revealed last Monday at a press conference and included other famous K-pop singers Psy, CNBLUE and EXO, an i
July 3, 2014
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Psy‘s photo taken at age 27 revealed
World star Psy unveiled a photo of himself from when he was 27 years old on his Twitter page on Wednesday. “This is when Psy was 27 years old. I was young,” he wrote alongside the picture.The viral sensation came under the spotlight once again with his latest song “Hangover,” released on June 9, which had garnered nearly 90 million hits on YouTube as of Thursday. He plans to unveil his new song “Daddy” this summer. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
July 3, 2014
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2NE1 Park Bom‘s fate on reality show ’Roommate‘ remains unclear
The popular SBS-TV reality show “Roommate” is set to film the next episode as scheduled despite the uproar over 2NE1 member Park Bom’s alleged drug scandal. But whether the idol will make an appearance remains unclear. (SBS)Park, a regular cast member on the show, recently came under fire after a Korean daily belatedly revealed Monday that she had attempted to bring illegal drugs into Korea four years ago, but did not face charges. “The drug-related case wasn’t confirmed illegal, so there is no
July 3, 2014
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Lee Bo-young reveals elegant look
Actress Lee Bo-young showed off elegant look in a photo shoot with Cartier that was released Thursday. (Cartier)Matching a minimal black dress with lace-up heels, Lee exuded urban elegant fashion. More photos are available in magazine HEREN’s July issue.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 3, 2014
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Lee Jong-suk’s eyes tell everything in ‘Doctor Stranger’
Pictures of scenes from “Doctor Stranger” are gaining attention online as it shows actor Lee Jong-suk’s excellent acting skills in the drama.The scenes included Lee making a narrow escape from death, meeting his mother and hearing a gunshot when trying to protect his love.Lee was able to express the delicate emotions of his character Park Hoon with just his eyes. Even though he did not speak, the viewers were able to feel Lee’s deep sorrow in the drama. The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday e
July 3, 2014
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f(x)’s sexy charisma editorial
Girl group f(x)’s sexy and charismatic fashion advertorial was released in High Cut magazine. The ad shows each member in different concepts such as masculine, sexy and chic. The girl group is staging a comeback soon with their third album. The advertorial can be seen in High Cut magazine edition number 129.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: High Cut)
July 3, 2014
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Yoo Yeon-seok ad with casual brand ANDEW
Wearing mostly basic items in blue or white, actor Yoo Yeon-seok poses in an advertisement for casual brand ANDEW. He also manages to look good in flower patterned outfits. The advertorial focuses on the actor’s gentle and pure image. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: ANDEW)
July 3, 2014
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Gugak center chief to play gayageum at German fest
A poster for Kim Hae-sook’s concerts in Germany. (National Gugak Center)Kim Hae-sook, chief of the National Gugak Center and master of the Korean zither-like string instrument the gayageum, will perform at a German world music festival, the state-run center said. Kim will give two recitals and a workshop as part of the TFF Rudolstadt, a German folk, roots and world music festival from July 5-6. The String Quartet of the Liszt School of Music Weimar will collaborate with her, while other masters
PerformanceJuly 2, 2014
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Berliners here to show beauty of wind quintet
Adding extra colors to the season’s chamber music lineup, five veteran members of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra are holding a five-city tour of Korea as a wind ensemble, starting Thursday in Busan. Speaking at a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday, the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet said the upcoming concerts will be a chance for Korean music aficionados to discover a hidden gem in the world of chamber music which is, both locally and globally, heavily dominated by string instruments. “
PerformanceJuly 2, 2014
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Kang Sue-jin as emotionally spiraling geisha of ‘Madama Butterfly’
John Luther Long’s 19th century tale “Madame Butterfly” is not a narrative that can be personally related to by the masses. While most women cannot even begin to empathize with the fictional story of Cho-Cho-San, or Madame Butterfly ― a geisha trapped in a whirlwind of blind love, deception and gut-wrenching betrayal, and pushed to the very brink of suicide ― renowned dancer Kang Sue-jin has taken on the arduous task of reliving her forbearance and suffering on the stage for the first time ever
PerformanceJuly 2, 2014
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Girl group KARA welcomes new member
K-pop girl group KARA will become a four-member group after it introduces the winner of a TV audition program, the group’s management agency said Wednesday.The group has been working as a three-member group since the departure in January of two of its original five members ― Kang Ji-young and Nicole.According to DSP Media, Heo Young-ji, 20, became a new member of the group, beating out three competitors in the final round of MBC Music’s “KARA project-KARA The Beginning,” which was aired on Tuesd
PerformanceJuly 2, 2014
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[Herald Review] When go meets fierce action
The game of go seems convoluted and mind-boggling to beginners, though the game pieces are simple black and white stones. Go is a brain game; the playing time can range from 20 minutes to several hours, depending on the strategies of the players. No talking or action is required. Winning or losing is all determined on the grid of 361 points.In this war of silent minds, another game piece is added to the board. Blood spatter and heated action are peppered throughout an epic go battle in the new f
July 2, 2014
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Russia bans swear words in art, films
MOSCOW (AFP) ― A hugely controversial Russian law banning curse words in films, theater, the media and arts came into force on Tuesday, part of a Kremlin-backed drive to play up traditional values and root out swearing.The legislation, which was signed off by President Vladimir Putin in May, imposes hefty fines on offenders ― up to 2,500 rubles ($72) for individuals and up to 50,000 rubles for businesses. Movies featuring obscenities will not be issued a distribution license, while traders will
CultureJuly 2, 2014
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‘Snowpiercer’ to be shown in 250 North American theaters
South Korean sci-fi thriller “Snowpiercer” will be shown in 250 movie theaters around North America starting this week, an increase of more than 30 times the original eight, the movie’s local distributor said Wednesday.The English-language debut film by director Bong Joon-ho opened in eight North American theaters on Friday, following a series of openings in 11 countries around the world, including France, China, Taiwan, Japan and Italy, since last October. North America is the world’s largest m
FilmJuly 2, 2014
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Older new dads savor wisdom that comes with age
Was I nervous about becoming a dad for the first time at age 40? You bet. But I was hardly the only guy intimidated by taking on what was by far the biggest responsibility of my life ― nothing else came close.“When faced with first-time fatherhood at 49, I didn’t know whether to celebrate with Champagne or hemlock,” author Len Filppu quips in “Prime Time Dads: 45 Reasons to Embrace Midlife Fatherhood” (Bright Lights Press). He wrote the book to sing the praises of being an older dad once it beca
CultureJuly 2, 2014
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‘Booze and brushes’ movement a masterpiece in community building
OAIKLAND, California ― The drink isn’t necessarily the draw.It may start that way for most, as it did for three friends during the recent Booze and Brushes evening at the San Jose Museum of Art. Jane Taheri of San Jose had come across the event notice online and thought it would make for a fun outing with her longtime pals, so they picked up some cocktails at the no-host bar in the museum’s lobby and joined about 25 others who were similarly sipping in a large classroom.Then art happened. Once b
CultureJuly 2, 2014
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South Florida’s teenage poets find their voice in WordSpeak program
The words and feelings pouring out of Celestelle Webster, 19, and Christelle Roach, 18, on this sunny afternoon seem fiercely, startlingly beyond their years.“The bones in my body are like needles in my skin ... I am a bomb, take shelter.”Facing each other onstage in the small auditorium at the Miami Beach Regional Library, they summon a wrenching vision of domestic violence with lines they wrote together.“Why are you still here? I’m in love with the arsonist ... There is a fire burning inside m
FilmJuly 2, 2014