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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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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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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pop music“Travis Live in Seoul”: Scottish rock band Travis is returning to Korea with its first solo concert in Seoul in five years. Led by Fran Healy on vocals, Travis first formed in the early ’90s in Glasgow and made a name for itself as one of the most well-respected acts from the U.K. Although Travis has always seemed to float below the radar, without having joined the ranks of the most iconic rock bands, the rockers are still often credited with having influenced British bands such as Cold
CultureMarch 21, 2014
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Eyelike: 4minute returns with new EP, ‘4minute World’
4minute returns with new EP, ‘4minute World’4minute“4minute World”(Universal Music)K-pop girl group 4minute returned to the local music scene with its fifth EP “4minute World” on Monday, premiering the music video of the title track “Whatcha Doin’ Today?” in which the five girls party in wild and odd settings.Though 4minute definitely establishes its own style throughout the album, some parts of the album are disappointing, lacking in originality and depth. The slower, melodic tracks better reve
PerformanceMarch 21, 2014
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Box Office: Han Gong-ju, Stories We Tell, Moster
Han Gong-ju (Korea)Opening April 17Drama. Directed by Lee Su-jin. Han Gong-ju is a 17-year-old girl who starts a new life in a new school, leaving everything behind in her hometown. She makes new friends and begins to sing again, which she gave up after going through a traumatic event in the past. But everything changes when the parents of her old classmates visit Gong-ju out of the blue. The debut feature by director Lee Su-jin won numerous awards from international film festivals, including Ro
FilmMarch 21, 2014
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Jake Gyllenhaal doubles down in ‘Enemy’
Movie doubles seem to be multiplying at an alarming rate. At last fall’s Toronto International Film Festival both “Enemy” and “The Double” grappled with what happens when you confront your doppelganger, and the idea appeared again in several films at the Sundance Film Festival.With their enigmatic explorations of identity and persona, these recent films seem to be grappling with the human issues of the online age.“Enemy,” opening in theaters Friday and already available on VOD, also has its own
FilmMarch 21, 2014
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Finding history at colorful Kaymoor in West Virginia’s New River Gorge
FAYETTEVILLE, West Virginia ― My first on-land visit to historic Kaymoor was before trails existed.Friend David Arnold led me on a killer bushwhacking hike in the 300-meter-deep New River Gorge 30 years ago to get to the old coal camp and take photographs of the mining equipment and infrastructure.It was one of the most visible old mining communities along the New River. There was a large coal operation from 1900 to 1962 at what was called Kaymoor No. 1 mine.Its headhouse near the entrances to t
TravelMarch 21, 2014
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Morocco sees record 2013 tourism; 10m visitors
RABAT, Morocco (AP) ― Morocco’s tourism minister says a record-breaking 10 million people visited the North African country in 2013, indicating the industry is recovering from the setbacks of the Arab Spring revolutions.After several years of flat growth, Morocco on Tuesday reported a 7.2 percent increase in arrivals since 2012.Morocco, with beaches, exotic cities and pristine mountains that are popular among Europeans, relies on tourism for 10 percent of its GDP, the second-largest contributor
TravelMarch 21, 2014
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Photograph scenic places in Korea
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the 25 top photo-worthy places in Korea. Among them are Mt. Cheonmasan in Busan; Suseong Lake in Daegu; Farming Village in Daejeon; Jeongja Port and Daewangam in Ulsan; Namhansanseong Fortress in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province; and Gosam Lake in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. The ministry announces photogenic spots every year from among scenic or historically valuable but little-known places. They are picked by tourism, geography and ecology experts
TravelMarch 21, 2014
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A new luxury boutique resort opens in Fiji
Fiji opened a new luxury boutique resort in the island’s adventure capital, Pacific Harbour, about a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Fiji International Airport. Nanuku Resort and Spa is the latest private resort set in lush tropical gardens over the pristine waters of Beqa Lagoon. Designed with Figian motifs, all suites and residences offer floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Beqa Lagoon. The resort’s five beachfront residences are just a step away from the soft white sand beach. The resor
TravelMarch 21, 2014
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A mountain with friends in high places
The granite peak of Mount Geumosan rises prominently above a reservoir of the same name west of the city of Gumi. It’s rather on the fringes of the Taebaek Mountain Range, just as Gumi is decidedly off the radar of tourists. For many KTX passengers, Gumi is nothing more than a short stop on the way to Daegu or Busan. In fact, it’s the second-largest city in North Gyeongsang Province, behind Pohang, and helps power South Korea’s export economy through its production of cellphones, TV screens and
TravelMarch 21, 2014
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Around the Hotels
Gourmet French dining at Millennium Seoul HiltonMillennium Seoul Hilton’s French restaurant Seasons is offering the 74th “Gourmet Circle Dinner” on April 4-5. The dinner promotion, which began in 1996, is offered four times a year during each season. Every time, the executive chef creates a special menu that is paired with a selection of wines. This year’s spring promotion begins with a champagne reception at 7 p.m., followed by a 7-course meal featuring bright, fresh and seasonal ingredients as
TravelMarch 21, 2014
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Kimchijeon
If you have nicely fermented kimchi and a bag of flour, you can make this popular snack in no time. The flavor-packed sour kimchi is a wonder when it’s fried in a simple batter. Everything else is nice to have, but not necessary. Here, I added sweet rice powder to give a little bit of elastic texture to the pancakes. The juice from the kimchi is a must. It gives the batter the flavor and a nice orange hue. The chewy squid lends a nice textural contrast to the crunchy kimchi. For a spicier kick,
FoodMarch 21, 2014
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Mon Chou Chou’s new sweet paradise
Mon Chou Chou, the Japanese brand behind the popular Dojima roll, launched its South Korean flagship store this February. Until then, Mon Chou Chou sweets were only available at two kiosks in Shinsegae’s Gangnam store and Hyundai’s Apgujeong-dong outlet. Both stores opened last August to an overwhelming response.When the Osaka-based brand landed in both department stores in Seoul over six months ago, customers queued to purchase the much-coveted Dojima rolls, essentially cream-filled, supersoft
FoodMarch 21, 2014
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Superstar K ballad singer puts on dancing shoes for first time
After playing on the streets of Hongdae for spare change as a struggling troubadour looking to help his single mother and himself make ends meet, former Superstar K4 contestant Hong Dae-kwang is rapidly putting his tough past behind him and looking toward a bright future as a singer.Hong released the second half of his “Silver Lining” album, “The Silver Lining ― Part 2,” on Friday. The new EP features the lead track “Thank You My Love,” and despite being relatively slow-paced, it has the most up
PerformanceMarch 21, 2014
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Lady Gaga adds K-pop act Crayon Pop to N. American tour
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― K-pop made fresh inroads Thursday when Lady Gaga revealed that South Korean girl group Crayon Pop will open her upcoming summer concerts in Canada and the United States.“I’m excited to announce June 26 through July 22 of Lady Gaga’s artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball will be opened by CRAYON POP!” the “Mother Monster” announced on her @ladygaga Twitter feed.The candy-colored quintet topped the K-pop charts last year when their danceable ditty “Bar Bar Bar” ― featuring their signature h
PerformanceMarch 21, 2014
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SM faces probe over tax evasion
The nation’s largest entertainment agency, SM Entertainment, is currently under investigation for allegedly evading tens of billions of won in taxes, The National Tax Service announced Thursday. According to news reports, the agency is suspected of having established “paper companies” in Hong Kong using famous artists’ names in order to avoid reporting the profits earned from performances overseas. The Seoul tax authorities have now launched a formal investigation into the agency’s finances and
PerformanceMarch 20, 2014
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Kim Jang-hoon to hold special exhibit on former sex slaves in Shanghai
South Korean pop singer Kim Jang-hoon will hold a special exhibition of photos depicting Korean women forced into sex slavery by the Japanese military during World War II as part of his upcoming art show in Shanghai, his management agency said Thursday.Kim plans to hold the art show on South Korea’s easternmost islets of Dokdo from April 17-26 at the Korean cultural center in Shanghai to help raise the Chinese people’s awareness that Dokdo is part of South Korea.The singer will add the special e
PerformanceMarch 20, 2014
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Composer making name for himself
Given Korea’s thriving classical music scene, it is surprising how little support there is in Korea for composers. With little public interest in contemporary classical music and anemic financial support for composition, composers often struggle to make ends meet with the music they make. Ryu Jea-joon, however, is an exception. The 43-year-old is making a name for himself in the tough field, although he is more recognized overseas than domestically. With an album with Naxos, a leading classical
CultureMarch 20, 2014
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza makes debut
The long-anticipated Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Park opens Friday with showcases of modern design works and a rare collection of traditional Korean art. To celebrate the opening, the DDP is holding five design and art exhibitions featuring works by high-profile modern designers, including the architect of the building, Zaha Hadid, as well as the prized collection of traditional Korean art of the Kansong Art Museum.“The exhibitions explore the role of design today. It’s the most important discus
Arts & DesignMarch 20, 2014
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2 CDs of rarities mark Sheldon Harnick’s birthday
NEW YORK (AP) ― Sheldon Harnick has done some extensive spring cleaning and come up with a two-CD box set of very rare tunes. Harbinger Records said Wednesday it will release “Sheldon Harnick: Hidden Treasures, 1949-2013” on May 1 in conjunction with the Tony- and Grammy Award-winning lyricist and writer’s 90th birthday. The set will include some 53 demos and songs cut from 17 shows featuring such singers as Audra McDonald, Brian d’Arcy James, Hugh Martin, Charlotte Rae and Sheldon’s wife, actre
PerformanceMarch 20, 2014
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‘We Got Married ― Global Edition’ Season 2 to air in April
Korean and foreign celebrities have joined hands to show viewers both at home and abroad what it is like to marry a person from another culture.Major South Korean broadcaster MBC and SM Entertainment are jointly launching the second season of “We Got Married ― Global Edition” in April.“We Got Married” is a television show that sets up celebrities in hypothetical marriages and shows how they live as “married couples” over the course of 15 episodes. The global edition of the show will feature both
TelevisionMarch 20, 2014