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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Seoul to promote luxurious side of the city
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After School’s Yui in summer editorial for SPA fashion brand
After School’s Yui has appeared in a summer editorial for SPA fashion brand H:Connect. The editorial shows Yui wearing a black bra top matched with a see-through top and flare skirt. The K-pop actress and singer can also been seen wearing a cute black-and-white dress matched with a stylish snapback. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: H:Connect)
July 2, 2014
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JYJ protests over exclusion in Asian Game opening session performance
The three-member K-pop group JYJ expressed its displeasure with organizers of the Incheon Asian Games with regards to its performance during the upcoming sports festival.“The organizing committee must reach a consensus with JYJ in advance regarding Incheon Asian Games’ events,” JYJ said Tuesday through its management agency C-jes Entertainment. Idol group JYJ (C-jes Ent.)“When casting K-pop stars for the opening and closing event or conferences of Incheon Asian Games, JYJ should become the top p
July 2, 2014
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Seoul City Improv hosts U.S. performers for joint show
The cast of Seoul City Improv (SCI)Seoul City Improv and Improv America will team up in Itaewon and Haebangchon from July 4-6 to deliver a weekend of performances and workshops.The Seoul troupe will be joined by performers connected with ImprovBoston and the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas. Having performed with the group in Seoul twice before, Texas-based improv artist Kaci Beeler praises the city, citing its supportive community and the joys of raising awareness of improv comedy.“(We hope to)
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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North Asian Gaelic Games returns after three-year break
Seoul Gaels will be welcoming teams from across the country and overseas for the North Asian Gaelic Games this weekend. The event, to be held at Namyangju Sports Center in Gyeonggi Province, marks the return of the North Asian games after a three-year hiatus.Seoul Gaels chair Declan Griffin said that Irish sports in the region had suffered a lot after many of the Japanese players left in the wake of the problems of 2011.While Seoul Gaels was doing well at the moment, some of the other teams woul
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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Seoul seeks honorary citizenship nominations
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is accepting nominations for honorary citizenship until July 31. To be considered for honorary citizenship, current foreign residents must have lived in Seoul for three consecutive years and past foreign residents must have lived in Seoul for five cumulative years. Nominees need to have made a positive impact on the Seoul community, such as by bringing economic development, improving foreign relations or promoting cultural awareness. Special guests or other indi
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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PSCORE rock fund-raiser to help defectors
North Korea and rock ’n’ roll are an unlikely combination, but an upcoming charity concert aims to provide a night of good music to support an even better cause.On Saturday July 19, the nonprofit People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE) will host its eighth “Rock Out” concert at Club Freebird 2 in Seoul’s Hongdae district. Rock fans will be entertained with five hours of live music from some of the best rock bands in South Korea, with all proceeds going towards PSCORE’s North Korean D
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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Global business centers run free advice sessions
Yeouido and Gangnam Global Business Centers have announced free one-on-one business consulting sessions for July.The first, to be held Thursday at Gangnam International Business Center, will cover incorporation procedures. There will be a second session in Gangnam on July 17 that will look at intellectual property rights such as patents and trademarks.The sessions in Yeouido will be on July 8 on labor issues, including ordinary wages, employment insurance and labor disputes, and on July 22 on in
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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Gwangju tour to take in Sinan islands
Gwangju International Center is to run a tour down to Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, on July 26th for a day of salt-making and fun on the beach. In the first part of the trip, participants will visit Jeungdo Island, known for its long history as Korea’s largest sea salt producer.Sea salt has played a key role in the economic development of the region and continues to be an important ingredient in Korean food.The tour will make a stop at the Salt Museum, where visitors will not only learn a
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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Exhibitions delve into anxiety, social problems that weigh on us
Anxiety sometimes drives us to raise our standards and meet them, but when anxiety arises from complex societal problems, it tends to be more of a burden.Artist Yoon Dong-chun conducted a simple experiment to figure out what troubled young people of today the most. He displayed dozens of bottles of “Hope Pills” in his solo exhibition and let young viewers buy them for 3,000 won ($3) each. Pills that the artist said would help realize the dream of getting a job were the first to sell out. Other k
PerformanceJuly 1, 2014
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Madonna donating to hometown of Detroit
Madonna performs at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on Nov. 8, 2012. (AP)DETROIT (AP) ― Madonna, who was “inspired” during a recent visit to Detroit, is donating money toward the construction of a new youth boxing gym and buying iPods, iPads and other supplies for students at a charter school in her hometown, according to a news release issued by the music icon’s publicist Monday. The statement said Madonna’s donations to three Detroit organizations represent “the first phase of a long-term commi
PerformanceJuly 1, 2014
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Pope to meet former Korean sex slaves
Pope Francis is planning to meet with former Korean comfort women on Aug. 18, the last day of his visit to Korea, at a Mass for Peace and Reconciliation at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul.“Three of our former comfort women, referred to respectfully as ‘halmoni,’ along with a nurse and a social worker from House of Sharing, received an invitation,” said Ahn Shin-kwon, the director of House of Sharing. Located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, House of Sharing is a museum and residence for former Korea
CultureJuly 1, 2014
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Monty Python promise smut and laughs for reunion shows
LONDON (AFP) ― Cult British comedy troupe Monty Python promised Monday their long-awaited reunion shows in London would feature scantily clad dancers and astrophysicist Stephen Hawking ― alongside the inevitable dead parrot.The five surviving members of the group ― John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle and Terry Jones ― open a 10-night residency at the O2 Arena on Tuesday, their first live performances together since 1980.The 4.5 million pound ($7.7 million) show will see classic
PerformanceJuly 1, 2014
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Starbucks chair cowriting book on military vets
NEW YORK (AP) ― Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz is collaborating on a book about veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.“For Love of Country: What Our Veterans Can Teach Us about Citizenship, Heroism and Sacrifice” will be released by Alfred A. Knopf on Nov. 4. The book will be cowritten by Washington Post correspondent and editor Rajiv Chandrasekaran. “Given that less than 1 percent of our country has served in the military conflicts of the last decade, this is a time in America when it
BooksJuly 1, 2014
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2NE1 Park Bom’s past drug use swept under rug
Local newspaper Segye Ilbo on Monday night belatedly revealed that popular K-pop star and 2NE1 member Park Bom was caught trying to receive illegal amphetamines via international mail nearly four years ago in an incident that went unpunished and unreported. On Oct. 12, 2010, customs agents at Incheon International Airport reportedly seized a package, which was sent by Park’s relatives living in the U.S., filled with 82 amphetamine pills that are banned in Korea. Although it has not been specifie
July 1, 2014
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g.o.d. releases ‘Sky Blue Promise’
Reunited K-pop group g.o.d. released “Sky Blue Promise” off their eighth album online, Tuesday.The song topped nine local online music charts after its release at noon.The track is written by renowned Korean producer duo Double Kick, who also wrote g.o.d’s last single, “The Lone Duckling,” released earlier in May to much acclaim. “Sky Blue Promise” talks about both the present and the past of the group and its promise to fans. The song includes lyrics from g.o.d’s past hit songs.g.o.d. (Olive TV
July 1, 2014
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B2ST vocalist says localization is key to K-pop boom
K-pop boy band B2ST’s vocalist Son Dong-woon said that Korean singers should step up efforts to localize their music and style to make the K-pop boom long-lasting at the Hallyu Conference, held Tuesday in Seoul. (OSEN)“Singers should understand foreign cultures before they perform abroad. There are, of course, cultural differences among fans from different parts of the world,” the youngest member of the group told the audience. The Hallyu Conference, jointly organized by Korea’s national broadc
July 1, 2014
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B1A4 to come back with self-composed EP
Five-man K-pop band B1A4 announced Monday that its upcoming EP will include six songs all composed by the members.The group said its fifth mini album “Solo Day” will be released on July 14, and it is gearing up for a comeback in the local entertainment industry.B1A4 unveiled its list of tracks including the lead track, “Solo Day” at midnight on Tuesday, raising anticipation in long-awaited fans.Leader Jinyoung’s participation in making the album is something to highlight as he had a part in the
July 1, 2014
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Miss A’s Fei wishes to last forever with members
Fei, a member of K-pop girl group Miss A, expressed her fondness towards the three other members of the group -- Suzy, Min and Jia.“It’s been seven years since I came to Korea. I spent more than half of this period with them (members of Miss A). These photos of Miss A are my favorites. Five years or 10 years or more, I hope to walk together smiling and laughing like in the photos. And our ‘sayA’ (name of Miss A’s fandom) too. I love you,” Fei wrote on her Twitter alongside the photos of Miss A.
July 1, 2014
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B2ST: Our name could have been ‘Gold, Silver, Bronze Eagle‘
Idol group B2ST talked about their team name during an appearance on an SBS radio program Saturday. While introducing B2ST’s profile at the start of the program, the show host said, “The group name not only means ‘animal’ but also ‘Boys of EAst Standing Tall.” The members of B2ST revealed that there were other candidates for their team name before their debut.According to the group, other possible names were “Gold, Silver, Bronze Eagle,” “300” after the popular 2007 warrior flick, “Sixcon,” shor
July 1, 2014
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Korean female idol members' teenager photos
Hot hallyu stars were not originally celebrities from their birth. Their passion and efforts have let them to reach their dreams and finally become attractive celebrities. The Korea Herald listed innocent and cute look of Korean female idol group members. Girls Generation Yuri (COSMOPOLITAN)T-Ara Hyomin Hyomin (center)T-Ara Jiyeon (OSEN)T-Ara Boram (OSEN)T-Ara Eunjung Eun-jung (left) in drama (OSEN)Secret Sunhwa (OSEN)Secret Hyosung (OSEN)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 1, 2014