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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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‘The Foursome’ brings friendship to the fore
Growing up and losing touch with people you were once close to is par for the course for many, but one group of expats is seeking to explore the value of old friendships with a performance of Norm Foster’s “The Foursome” in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province.The play follows four old friends around an 18-hole golf course, with a scene at each tee and one at the clubhouse. Having not seen each other for a long time, the four each come with their own problems ―- from alcoholism to ennui ―- and by
Expat LivingNov. 12, 2013
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Time to Date for Daegu expats
Lonely expats in Daegu will get a chance to meet someone special and help kids at the same time at a special dating event this weekend.Daegu’s Time to Give, a nonprofit organization that helps disadvantaged children in the city, is running a speed dating night on Nov. 16.Daegu’s Time to Date is part of events to raise money to fund its activities, giving three minutes each with potential matches. The group works with local government offices and other city contacts to provide volunteer services,
Expat LivingNov. 12, 2013
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Stand Up Seoul brings U.S. comedians to Seoul
Stand Up Seoul is bringing U.S. comedians Ben Kronberg and Baron Vaughn for shows in Seoul on Friday and Saturday.Ben Kronberg combines whimsical yet sometimes edgy humor with musical accompaniment on instruments such as the Casio keyboard and the iPhone. Since his breakout performance at HBO’s Aspen Comedy Festival, Ben has performed on several TV shows, and Comedy Central recently named Ben as one of the “Comics to Watch.” He is also the star of the Web video series “Ted & Gracie.”Baron Vaughn
Expat LivingNov. 12, 2013
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Irish association runs essay contest
The Irish Association of Korea is again running the Irish-Korean Essay Competition for university students in Korea in partnership with the Irish Embassy. Participants are invited to write an essay on any subject related to this year’s topic: “Ireland and Korea: A Shared History of Storytelling.”The first prize will include one month of study in Ireland’s Emerald Cultural Institute, including accommodation, flights and cash. Runners up will receive cash or cultural prizes.Entrants must be enroll
Expat LivingNov. 12, 2013
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Korea promoter presents 10 things people should know about Korea
Seo Kyoung-duk, a professor of General Education at Sungshin Women’s University, well-known for his efforts for promoting Korea’s position on sovereignty over the Dokdo Islets, and has recently published a book titled, “Do you Know? 10 Things you Must Know About Korea.” Seo, who is known for his efforts to promote Korean culture, has selected a wide range of issues, historical moments and cultural aspects that he feels must be known about the peninsula including: the Dokdo Islets (listed as the
CultureNov. 12, 2013
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Portrait master takes on new styles
Artist Kang Hyung-koo is best known for hyper realistic portraits of iconic figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Van Gogh and Andy Warhol. The celebrity images have grown so popular overseas that Kang has set several auction records: his “Vincent Van Gogh in Blue” sold for $587,240, eight times the lowest estimated sales price, at Christie’s Hong Kong sale in 2007. His “Monroe in Green” was auctioned for three times the lowest estimate in May this year. In the upcoming Christie’s Hong
PerformanceNov. 12, 2013
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Egypt recovers 90 ancient artifacts on auction in Jerusalem
CAIRO (AFP) ― Egypt said Sunday that it has recovered 90 ancient artifacts that were put on sale by a Jerusalem auction house, and has asked Israel to find other antiquities and return them to Cairo.The ministry of antiquities said it had asked Israeli authorities to intervene after “spotting in recent weeks a sale of 110 ancient Egyptian artefacts on the website of an auction house in Jerusalem.”The auction house was unable to provide documents proving who owned the items and Israeli authoritie
CultureNov. 12, 2013
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A century of Camus, France’s unlikely giant of literature
PARIS (AFP) ― Albert Camus once said that those who write clearly have readers, while those who write obscurely have commentators.By his own maxim, he must have been doing something right because, 100 years after his birth and more than half a century since his untimely death, Camus is still picking up new readers across the globe.His best known novel, “L’Etranger,” translated into English as either the “The Stranger” or “The Outsider,” has been published in more than 40 languages and has sold m
BooksNov. 12, 2013
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American pianist Ronn Branton talks Seoul jazz scene
When American jazz musician Ronn Branton was a young boy, he heard his neighbor’s father playing Chopin and Liszt on the piano. At that moment he said to himself, “I want to write music like that.” After instantly falling in love with the sound of the piano, he desperately tried to learn how to write music, practicing six hours a day to the point where even his own mother would ask him to quit playing. However, the young artist’s love of music never died and Branton ended up studying music throu
PerformanceNov. 12, 2013
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Marilyn Monroe medical file sells for $25,600
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Medical files proving Hollywood screen siren Marilyn Monroe underwent cosmetic surgery sold for $25,600 during a weekend auction in California.The sale, organized in Beverly Hills by Julien’s Auctions, was dedicated to personal objects of the rich and famous, including Elizabeth Taylor, Julie Andrews, Greta Garbo and Princess Diana.Monroe’s medical file had aroused curiosity because it includes several x-rays of the star’s face and medical summaries offering details on the su
PeopleNov. 12, 2013
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Lansbury: Mistake to recycle ‘Murder, She Wrote’
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Angela Lansbury says “it’s a mistake” for NBC to call a new series “Murder, She Wrote.”The network recently announced plans to reboot the show with Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer as its star. Spencer acknowledged her new TV project on Twitter last month.Lansbury, who will accept an honorary Academy Award later this week, said “Murder, She Wrote” was her “greatest doorway to the world.”“I suddenly became a worldwide-known character as Jessica Fletcher and really built an enormous
TelevisionNov. 12, 2013
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Gangnam tourist center offers hands-on hallyu experience
Gangnam Tourist Information Center is not your average information center with a bored employee behind a desk with free pamphlets. The multi-dimensional center, created by the Gangnam-gu local government, is not only staffed by highly-qualified employees, but also facilities such as a medical tourism and hallyu experience zone. Since its opening in June, an average of 200 people have visited the center each day. Due to its convenient location in the vicinity of Apgujeong subway station near Hyun
Nov. 12, 2013
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Leessang to go on Asia-wide tour
Hip-hop duo Leessang will embark on their tour, “LEESSANG 1ST ASIA SHOWCASE,” through five Asian countries, starting with Singapore on Nov. 30. Members of the duo, Kang Gary and Gil, gained substantial fandom around Asia due to their appearance in SBS program “Running Man” and MBC program “Infinite Challenge.” “We are honored that many people are recognizing Leessang’s music, and we want to show the audience our own style,” the artists said in a statement. Unlike many other performances by young
Nov. 12, 2013
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CNBLUE documentary slated for January
Popular boy band CNBLUE is to release a documentary titled “The Story of CNBLUE/ Never Stop” in Japan.The group is scheduled to attend the Tokyo premiere of the documentary on Dec. 16., but the documentary will be officially released on Jan. 17 in theaters across Japan.The film captures the band’s life before stardom when they were just an indie band in Japan and after they became popular with performances in Korea. The film features the daily life of the band, largely revolving around their act
Nov. 12, 2013
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Charges fly over Ailee photos leak
The nude photo scandal surrounding singer Ailee took a twist on Tuesday as a U.S.-based Korean pop news site that uploaded the photos stuck to its story that it had taken the images from an online forum.On Sunday, allkpop posted a set of nude photos of the singer in an article titled “Purported pre-debut nude photos of Ailee leaked.” In response, Ailee’s agency, YMC Entertainment, released a statement which said, “The photos were from a camera test shoot for a famous underwear company that Ailee
Nov. 12, 2013
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Super Junior gives special lecture at Oxford
South Korean boy band Super Junior gave a special lecture at the University of Oxford, the band's management agency said Monday.Four members of the group -- Eun-hyuk, Kyu-hyun, Kang-in and Si-won -- delivered the lecture before about 400 students at the university's campus located in Oxford, Britain, on Sunday evening (local time), S.M. Entertainment said.The group, composed of 13 members, was in Britain for the "Super Show 5" world tour that has taken the band all over the world since March of
PerformanceNov. 11, 2013
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Inaugural exhibitions of MMCA Seoul present latest in contemporary art
The latest trends and forms of contemporary art will go on display starting Wednesday at the newly opened Seoul branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. The museum, located in the heart of Seoul next to Gyeongbokgung Palace, is marking its opening in a big way, presenting five exhibitions that encompass diverse forms of contemporary art in exhibition spaces that measure a total of 10,450 square meters. “The new museum has set its role as a comprehensive museum integra
PerformanceNov. 11, 2013
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Park orders probe into shoddy restorations
President Park Geun-hye ordered her staff Monday to strictly investigate cultural restoration projects, saying those found responsible for shoddy repair work should be severely punished.Park gave the order to her chief of staff Kim Ki-choon ahead of a meeting of senior presidential secretaries early in the day, citing recent revelations that the ancient Sungnyemun Gate was poorly restored, according to her senior press secretary Lee Jung-hyun.“This morning, President Park ordered a strict invest
CultureNov. 11, 2013
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Simon Rattle on contemporary music and future
There is no doubt that Sir Simon Rattle is the Midas of the classical music circle. He invigorated the British regional City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and raised its name to an international level. Most recently, he has expanded the musical realm of the Berliner Philharmoniker since becoming its chief conductor and artistic director in 2002. From Bach to the contemporary Bruckner and Pierre Boulez, the maestro, who is said to “know what and why of the orchestra,” has brought a breath of f
PerformanceNov. 11, 2013
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Death mystery fuels JFK movie, book industry
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― The enduring mystery surrounding John F. Kennedy’s assassination has drawn generations of writers, commentators and filmmakers, though some have been more successful than others.The 50th anniversary of the killing of America’s 35th president has inevitably renewed the spotlight on the events in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, even if the story has been recounted in innumerable films, TV series and books.“JFK’s life and death have been chronicled in myriad ways, and I would expect th
FilmNov. 11, 2013