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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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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 to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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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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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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Korean libraries embrace new, expanded roles
Some people still assume that the library is a place for bookworms and exam takers. Ask Ahn Si-young, a regular library goer, and she will give a different idea. The 55-year-old mother of two college students enjoys attending educational programs at public libraries ranging from a book club to parenthood lectures. “The public library is where I can get educational benefits either free of charge or cheaper than anywhere else, and I want to make the most out of it,” Ahn said in an interview with T
CultureNov. 8, 2013
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The end of libraries? Sort of
Friendly librarians mill around towering bookshelves, with the smell of newly printed books and dusty paperbacks in the air. The traditional image of a library is of a place to study, read books and hang out at a leisurely pace. With the emergence of the digital age, however, people are turning away from traditional libraries. According to Statistics Korea, a Korean household spent an average of 19,026 won a month on books in 2012, down from 20,570 won the year before. It marked the first time s
CultureNov. 8, 2013
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Librarians becoming ‘information mediators’: Lim
Facing the digital age, libraries are increasingly pressed to stretch beyond their traditional role to offer more user-friendly and versatile functions, said Lim Won-sun, chief executive of the National Library of Korea.“Basically, we want to run a service that actively approaches (readers). Up to now, libraries’ role had been to collect and organize information for people to seek out,” Lim told The Korea Herald. “We want to approach people and say, ‘Don’t you need this (information)? I think th
CultureNov. 8, 2013
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English libraries give kids access to learning
Korean parents are famously passionate aboard their children’s education. Unsurprisingly, they view English as an important subject for their kids and invest heavily in them learning the language, often pushing even toddlers to read English books.But there are not many English libraries for Korean children. Among 83 public libraries for children nationwide, only a few facilities specialize in English books. There are two English libraries for children in Yongsan-gu of northern Seoul, two in Mapo
CultureNov. 8, 2013
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Korea through the pages
Only a few years ago, major bookstores in Seoul and other regions spared only a tiny space for the “books on Korea” section. Things have changed. Booksellers are steadily expanding their sections to meet the demand from foreign readers deeply interested in the country. “Since hallyu ― namely K-pop like Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ ― took the world by storm, we are seeing a growing interest (by foreigners) in learning Korean and purchasing Korean language books,” said an official from Kyobo Book Center,
BooksNov. 8, 2013
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Calendar
Theater“Danton’s Death”: Seoul Arts Center is presenting “Danton’s Death,” the first play written by German dramatist Georg Buchner (1813-1837), set during the French Revolution. The play presents with the last few days of the French revolutionary leader, Danton. Korean artist Lee Ja-ram, who is known for her pansori works, is making her theater acting debut as a street performer in this play. The show is directed by Romanian theater director and teacher Gabor Tompa. “Danton’s Death” runs from N
PerformanceNov. 8, 2013
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Box office: Friend 2, Thor: The Dark World, The Accomplice
Friend 2Opens Nov. 14Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek. Seventeen years have passed since Lee Joon-seok (Yoo Oh-sung) was put in jail for ordering the killing of his friend Dong-su (Jang Dong-gun). He is now a high-ranking gangster and attempts to secure his position in the Busan-based crime syndicate. He is seen as a threat to Eun-gi (Jung Ho-bin), an ambitions member who aspires to be the gang’s leader. Joon-seok decides to work with Seong-hoon (Kim Woo-bin), a 20-something gangster he met while se
FilmNov. 8, 2013
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‘Thor: The Dark World’ a setback for Marvel Studios
There’s a fleet and funny comic-book movie buried inside “Thor: The Dark World.” You catch glimpses of it here and there, like a shot in which the Asgardian muscle-bound hero (Chris Hemsworth) enters a London flat and hangs his hammer on a coat rack as if it were an umbrella, or a clever sequence in which Thor’s villainous brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who wreaked all kinds of evil in “The Avengers,” relishes the fact his older sibling is now asking for his help (how convenient). That scene get
PerformanceNov. 8, 2013
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Eyelike: miss A disappoints on “Hush”
miss A disappoints on “Hush” miss A“Hush”(KT Music) Girl group miss A’s much-anticipated second studio album “Hush” is filled with more disappointments than hits. The group’s first album “A Class” produced popular songs such as “Good Bye Baby,” “Breathe” and “Bad Girl Good Girl,” but this time around, “Hush” is overall mediocre, to say the least. The 13-track album begins with “Come Over,” featuring an ‘80s vibe. The track is filled with borderline tacky sounding synthesizer riffs and a repetiti
PerformanceNov. 8, 2013
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Foreigner-exclusive shuttle bus to highlight Gangwon winter festivals
For travelers stumped on where to spend the cold winter months, Gangwon Province offers a range of winter activities. As Korea’s most heavily snowed area, Gangwon Province ― host of the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympic Games ― is among the most popular winter destinations for locals, boasting a number of world-class ski resorts as well the country’s best-known winter festivals, including the Pyeongchang Trout Festival, the Hwacheon Sancheon-eo Ice Festival, the Mt. Taebaek Snow Festival and the Inje
TravelNov. 8, 2013
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Air Busan launches Busan-Siem Reap service
Air Busan launched a new flight service between Busan and Siem Reap on Nov. 6. The new service operates four times a week on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The flight from Busan to Siem Reap leaves Gimhae Airport at 8:05 p.m. while the flight from Siem Reap to Busan leaves Siem Reap International Airport at 12:30 a.m. Siem Reap province, located in central Cambodia, is a major tourist attraction, being the closest city to the famous temples of Angkor. (wylee@heraldcorp.com)
TravelNov. 8, 2013
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London taxis voted best in global taxi survey
London taxis have been voted the best taxis in the world for the sixth year in a row, according to the annual global taxi survey by Hotels.com. London topped the list of seven categories, including cleanliness, knowledge of the area, and quality of driving, followed by New York and Tokyo. The survey revealed that global travelers picked safety (23 percent), fare (20 percent) and knowledge of area (17 percent) as the most important criteria for taxis. More than 53 percent of global travelers pref
TravelNov. 8, 2013
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KORAIL offers KTX-Cruise package to Busan
Take a KTX train to Busan and stay a night on a cruise ship in waters off Busan. The Korea Railroad Corporation has launched a new package that offers a trip to Busan on the high-speed KTX and a one-night stay on a cruise ship. The new package, priced at 225,300 won-619,000 won per person, includes round-trip tickets on the KTX, accommodation, dinner and breakfast on the Panstar cruise ship and entertainment activities on the cruise. The cruise ship circles major attractions in Busan including T
TravelNov. 8, 2013
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Five-star kids ski schools: When small is better
PARK CITY, Utah ― Hindsight is always 20-20, especially when you’re talking about teaching kids to ski. Like a lot of parents who love to ski, I figured I could teach my children myself. And I tried. But looking back now, I wish I’d put them in group lessons much sooner, when they were 6 or 7, blank slates waiting to be written on.It took me a while to realize that when your kids are skiing the slopes with an enthusiastic young instructor ― slip-sliding through the trees, puffing fresh air, whoo
TravelNov. 8, 2013
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Around the hotels
Charcuterie specialties at The Deli at Grand Hyatt SeoulThe Deli at Grand Hyatt Seoul is showcasing the award-winning recipes and charcuterie specialties of artisan charcutier Benito Plasschaert. Plasschaert is a key figure in traditional homemade meat and has been working as a charcutier for more than 45 years. The Deli will showcase delicacies such as handmade sausages, hams, pates, terrines, rillettes and much more. The menu will also feature dishes such as venison pate with cognac, Italian m
FoodNov. 8, 2013
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Tacos by way of Texas and L.A.
Coreanos Kitchen, one of the latest Mexican fusion restaurants to open in Seoul, promises to pull in loyal patrons with its wallet-friendly, made-from-scratch menu.Located on Apgujeong-dong’s Rodeo Street, the new establishment spins out tasty tacos for around 3,300 won a pop, handcrafting thick soft shells with masa, putting them through the tortilla press, giving them a stint on the griddle before piling on the meat, cabbage slaw or other tidbits and spiking the whole thing with artisanal, in-
FoodNov. 8, 2013
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Beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot)
This recipe is a simple version of jeongol (Korean hot pot). Jeongol is a hearty, steaming one-pot meal that’s usually cooked at the table. To make it, you basically arrange a variety of ingredients neatly in a shallow pot, then add a flavorful broth and cook.Beoseot (mushroom) jeongol is made with an assortment of different types of mushrooms. It’s a great way to enjoy the strong, earthy flavor of mushrooms. Here, I made it simple and completely vegetarian! You can add other vegetables, beef,
FoodNov. 8, 2013
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SBS to launch world’s first 3-D TV program series
With the rise of 3-D technology in the filming industry, SBS ― one of the nation’s leading television networks ― is scheduled to be the first terrestrial TV station in the world to broadcast regular weekly programs in 3-D, according to officials at the broadcasting station. Starting Saturday, the network will be airing one of two programs each week ― the fourth season of “Knowledge Sharing Concert ― I Love People” and new program “The 3D” ― both of which are shot and made for 3-D screening. The
TelevisionNov. 8, 2013
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Filming last moments of Kennedy sobering for Lowe
On his first day on the set of “Killing Kennedy,” Rob Lowe saw Ginnifer Goodwin donning a replica of the pink suit worn by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Immediately, the intensity and the reality of what they were about to depict in the film hit home.“Seeing her in that beautiful pink Chanel with bloodstains on it was unbelievably emotional,” Lowe said in an interview with the Associated Press on the set, briefly suppressing the accent he groomed
TelevisionNov. 8, 2013
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D-Cube City receives award from Urban Land Institute
D-Cube City, a complex of shopping malls and other facilities located in Seoul’s Sindorim-dong, was named among 12 winners of the 2013 Urban Land Institute Global Award for Excellence. Designed by Jerde Partnership, a California-based architecture and design firm, D-Cube City opened in September 2011. It is outside one of Seoul’s busiest metro stations, Sindorim, and includes an extensive department store, art center, park, academy, apartment, and the Sheraton Seoul D-Cube City Hotel. “The desig
PeopleNov. 8, 2013