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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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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Boy band singer’s father, grandparents found dead
Police officials announced on Tuesday that they are currently investigating the deaths of the father and grandparents of popular K-pop boy band member Leeteuk, of Super Junior, which occurred late Sunday night. Although on Monday night officials from the star’s agency SM Entertainment announced that the family members had been killed in a car accident in an apparent attempt to protect the entertainer from bad publicity, it has now been revealed that the three actually died in their home in what
PeopleJan. 7, 2014
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‘Varyd’ designs help label stand out
Online fashion label Varyd brings together different styles under one name with the aim of empowering people.The label was set up by Vanessa Burke and Rydia Kim in June, selling T-shirts, tank tops and dresses with designs provided by the three main designers of the label: The two founders and Rock san, an award-winning artist.Varyd, which is pronounced like “varied” and is a combination of the two women’s names, was founded as a women’s fashion label, but included a male fashion line soon after
Expat LivingJan. 7, 2014
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Making scenes pop out in style
Seoul City Improv will be hosting a long-form improvisational comedy workshop led by Kaci Beeler, who runs the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas, later this month. The class will focus on connecting with other players onstage and introducing the “monopop” format. The format is an improvised play lasting 20-35 minutes, in which performers usually stay in one character, but then “pop out” of the main narrative to perform short flashbacks, musings or hypothetical scenes, Beeler said.But, since there
Expat LivingJan. 7, 2014
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Talk on Baekdu-daegan as North-South connector
The Royal Asiatic Society is hosting a presentation by Roger Shepherd, a photographer from New Zealand, on the Baekdu-daegan mountain range on Jan. 14 in Seoul. Shepherd was one of the few people who has traveled both the South Korean and the North Korean lengths of the Baekdu-daegan, which runs along the entire Korean Peninsula. He took pictures of the mountains he climbed during his journey, which he later published in a book.The presentation will discuss how the Baekdu-daegan might be shared
Expat LivingJan. 7, 2014
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Women’s self-defense course to run in Daegu
Two expats are launching their third women’s self-defense course next week. Nick Heroux and Fish Finch together have more than 25 years of experience in several mixed martial arts disciplines, with black belts in taekwondo, hapkido and kickboxing, on top of years of experience in wrestling and karate.The MMA background of both instructors influenced the concept of the course, which includes elements from wrestling, muay thai, Brazilian jiujitsu and self-defense basics.The course will run for thr
Expat LivingJan. 7, 2014
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Film workshop explores relationship with the camera
The International Film Guild of Korea is holding a two-day workshop called “Camera Placement for Maximum Impact,” giving people a chance to look deeper into the understanding of filmmaking and the relationship between the camera and the story. It is the IFGK’s first workshop of this kind.“It’s not about simply showing the audience pictures of the story, but creating an experience of something,” said Theron Patterson, the host of the event. “The story is one of the ingredients of that experience.
Expat LivingJan. 7, 2014
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[Herald Review] Grandma relives youth in ‘Miss Granny’
Filmmaker Hwang Dong-hyuk’s latest protagonist Oh Mal-soon (played by veteran actress Na Moon-hee) is the kind of old woman whom you don’t want to have as your mother-in-law.She is shameless and controlling, complains about your food, and is not afraid to belittle you in front of your children. Mal-soon’s biggest pride is her son, who is a university professor, and that she managed to raise him by herself, against all odds. The real story of the film, “Miss Granny,” begins with Mal-soon suddenly
FilmJan. 7, 2014
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Local festivals offer unique adventures in Korea
Korea has seen the number of local festivals increase for the past couple of years, led by provincial governments’ push for tourism revenue. Some attracted thousands of visitors including foreign tourists and expat residents, establishing themselves as the most popular events in Korea. However, others still flounder with disappointing programs which make visitors feel deceived by flash promotions. For those looking for credible festival information, the Culture Ministry and the Korea Tourism Org
TravelJan. 7, 2014
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NYC museum presents ‘The Little Prince’ exhibit
NEW YORK (AP) ― Antoine de Saint-Exupery crafted “The Little Prince” in New York City, mentioning Rockefeller Center and Long Island in one draft of the beloved children’s tale ― references he ultimately deleted. That page is contained in the French author’s original handwritten manuscript, which is the subject of a major exhibition at the Morgan Library and Museum on the 70th anniversary of the book’s French publication ― a year after its U.S. debut.“The Little Prince: A New York Story,” which
CultureJan. 7, 2014
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‘12 Years a Slave’ actress Nyong’o in line for Bafta
LONDON (AFP) ― Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o was nominated on Monday for Bafta’s Rising Star Award for her role in “12 Years a Slave,” in a further sign that it is heading for Oscar glory.Nyong’o is considered the frontrunner for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts award alongside French actress Lea Seydoux, the star of the intense lesbian love story “Blue Is the Warmest Color.”British actors Will Poulter, star of “We’re The Millers” featuring Jennifer Aniston, and George MacKay ― wh
CultureJan. 7, 2014
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[Photo News] Ready for takeoff
PeopleJan. 7, 2014
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Leeteuk’s childhood unveiled
Leeteuk’s previous mentions of his childhood on television and comments made by acquaintances with the star’s father are shedding new light on the family’s affairs after news of the tragedy broke out on Monday.“I was often beaten up and my parents would argue often. Father was just a scary figure to me at the time,” the Super Junior member confessed on a TV program in 2012, describing his deprived childhood.Acquaintances who went to pay their respects to the family commented that Leeteuk’s fathe
TelevisionJan. 7, 2014
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JYP to launch new boy band ‘GOT7’ next week
JYP Entertainment, run by one of the nation’s most successful music producers Park Jin-young, will be launching its new boy band “GOT7” next week. Coming a year after the debut of duo JJ Project, who since its launch has released only two singles to little success, officials at JYPE announced plans to do away with the group and move the two members into the seven-member K-pop idol boy group. The public has already glimpsed a number of the members in action during the airing of YG Entertainment’s
PerformanceJan. 7, 2014
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[Photo news] Clara flaunts her curves
Korea‘s rising sex symbol Clara posted a video of her at dance practice on Twitter on Tuesday, drawing much attention from her fans. She wrote, “Clara is practicing SNSD’s dance for ‘I Got a Boy.’” She was practicing the dance to participate in MBC TV’s annual music festival’s opening stage that was aired at the end of last year. By Ock Hyun-ju, Intern reporter (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
TelevisionJan. 7, 2014
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Korean makgeolli ad appears in WSJ
Seo Kyung-duk, a PR expert in promoting Korean culture, said he posted a new ad for makgeolli (a traditional rice-based alcoholic drink) in the Wall Street Journal’s Jan. 5 edition. The ad posted in the European Wall Street Journal read, “Makgeolli is Korea’s favorite rice brew. Pair it with kimchi to really bring out the flavors. It’s a healthy way to drink. Visit the nearest Koreatown and enjoy!” The professor of Sungshin Women’s University in Seoul partnered up with Song Il-kook, who gained p
CultureJan. 7, 2014
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Actress steps forward with music
Musical actress Park Ji-yeon grew up listening to music, always wearing her earphones. As a teen, her first crush was a guitarist in a school rock band. Her favorite singer? Michael Bolton.“When my teacher told me to study at the back of the classroom, I would listen to Michael Bolton instead,” Park said in an interview with The Korea Herald. “And I remember breaking down in tears after listening to his song, ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.’ I was 18 at the time, and the lyrics just got
PerformanceJan. 6, 2014
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Art outside the mainstream
A number of museums have unveiled ambitious New Year plans to hold blockbuster exhibitions featuring big-name artists or select masterpieces that they tout can be encountered just once in a lifetime.But, some will attempt to go beyond such popular showcases of art to offer fresh insights into the latest art trends.Scheduled art exhibitions are focused on giving new perspectives of art and engaging with spectators.The first exhibition at Art Sonje Center defies stereotyped perceptions of opening
PerformanceJan. 6, 2014
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Young violinist readies to charm audiences
Park Hye-yoon, a 21-year-old violinist with a budding performance career in Germany and elsewhere in Europe, is preparing to dazzle audiences here. Having been named the 2014 artist-in-residence by Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation, Park is preparing five concerts with the foundation, scheduled throughout the year, which she and officials at the foundation hope will grab the attention of Korean concertgoers in a year packed with big-name concerts.“Although I performed quite often in Europe, I’ve
CultureJan. 6, 2014
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Disney’s ‘Frozen’ freezes out ‘Paranormal’ spin-off
NEW YORK (AP) ― On a wintry weekend, Disney’s “Frozen” retook the box-office top spot with $20.7 million, freezing out the horror spin-off “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones.” Paramount’s “The Marked Ones” debuted in second place with $18.2 million, a total that includes Thursday night screenings, according to studio estimates Sunday. The film is a stand-alone story spun off from the lucrative, low-budget horror franchise “Paranormal Activity,” the fifth of which will be released in October.
CultureJan. 6, 2014
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Veteran singer Lee Sun-hee to make a return next month
One of the nation’s iconic veteran solo artists, Lee Sun-hee, will make a comeback next month with the release of her 15th studio album, her first in five years, in commemoration of her 30th year in the music industry. “This year marks the 30th anniversary so it’s very meaningful,” stated a representative from the singer’s agency Hook Entertainment. “She is currently working on the upcoming album, which will feature all new songs. The album will pay tribute to her music from the past 30 years.”
PerformanceJan. 6, 2014