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Ex-justice minister's daughter attends forgery trial in college admissions scandal
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US defense policy bill calls for maintaining 28,500 US troops in Korea
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S. Korea determined to become tourism powerhouse
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S. Korea logs current account surplus for 6th month in October
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4 contentious bills scrapped in revote after Yoon's veto
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Footballer Hwang's sister-in-law indicted for disclosing his private videos
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Turkish woman gets jail term for killing abusive boyfriend
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
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Ex-Democratic Party chair denies bribery, illegal campaign allegations
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Government asks young couples why they refuse to have children
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Ancient tombs unearthed in far western China
BEIJNG (UPI) ― Archaeologists said Friday they had unearthed a group of tombs in remote western China that date back about 2,500 years.The tombs were believed built by the ancient Zoroastrians and were discovered in the high-altitude Pamirs Plateau near the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences said.The Zoroastrian religion is one of the earliest in recorded history and originated in ancient Persia. Scholars consider it a significant influence on the so-calle
CultureAug. 19, 2013
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Slave dwelling project works toward preservation
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (AP) ― Over the past three years, Joe McGill has slept in almost 40 former slave dwellings in a dozen U.S. states, hoping to draw attention to the need to preserve the structures and tell their stories.Now he’s expanding the effort and working to make the Slave Dwelling Project a nonprofit organization, with plans for a national conference next year. He said paperwork will be filed within the next two weeks to make it official.“We tell a lot of our history through the
CultureAug. 19, 2013
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NecronomiCon to celebrate horror writer Lovecraft
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) ― Anyone who has enjoyed the works of Stephen King, seen the films “Alien” or “Prometheus,” or heard about the fictional Arkham Asylum in Batman can thank H.P. Lovecraft, the early 20th century horror writer whose work has been an inspiration to others for nearly a century.The mythos Lovecraft created in stories such as “The Call of Cthulhu,” “The Case of Charles Dexter Ward” and “At the Mountains of Madness,” has reached its tentacles deep into popular culture, so
BooksAug. 19, 2013
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Vintage British homeware firm Cath Kidston blooms
LONDON (AFP) ― The world of Cath Kidston is instantly identifiable, full of bright colors, cheerful prints and nostalgia for an imagined English way of life ― and has made the homeware company one of Britain‘s global success stories.A cult following for the vintage-themed bags, clothes and kitchenware, particularly in Asia, helped the company break through the 100 million pound ($155 million) sales barrier this year for the first time.It is a milestone for the brand as it celebrates 20 years sin
Arts & DesignAug. 19, 2013
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British girl group release Korean-language single
British girl group Little Mix released a Korean-language, digital version of their hit single “Wings” on Monday amid the global boom of Korean pop culture, its local music distributor said.“Little Mix members, who have much interest in Korean culture, were greatly impressed by a cover video of their song from SBS TV’s ‘K-pop Star,’” Sony Music Entertainment Korea Inc. said, referring to a local television audition program.“So we suggested them to sing the song in Korean and release it worldwide,
PerformanceAug. 19, 2013
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TVXQ rewrites K-pop history with finale concert
Hallyu stars TVXQ set a record Saturday as the Korean group to perform in front of the largest crowd in Japan for the grand finale to their tour at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama.The final concert at Nissan Stadium, which has the highest seating capacity of any stadium in Japan with an estimated 75,000 available seats, reportedly brought in more than 140,000 fans in just two days. The K-pop group is also the first foreign singers to take the stage at Nissan Stadium in an exclusive concert, demonstra
Aug. 19, 2013
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Soo Ae: Best characters have iron fist in a velvet glove
Actress Soo Ae says she is drawn to roles that are “oeyunaegang,” a four-character idiom that translates to an iron fist in a velvet glove.“The quality is what I consider to be ideal,” the actress said in an interview with The Korea Herald in Seoul last week. “I’ve always admired those who appear gentle but are determined and strong underneath. They are my role models. So naturally, I chose to play a lot of characters that have that quality.”The 34-year-old’s past roles are evidence of the profe
FilmAug. 19, 2013
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[Newsmaker] Hong Sang-soo wins Best Director at Locarno
Korean director Hong Sang-soo’s latest film “Our Sunhi” has nabbed the filmmaker the Best Director award at this year’s Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland. The award marks Hong’s first win at the annual film fest, which was held Aug. 7-17.“Our Sunhi” is Hong’s 15th film, starring actress Jeong Yoo-mi and actors Lee Sun-kyun and Jung Jae-young. It tells the story of a young film studies graduate student named Sun-hi, who is about to leave for the United States to continue her stud
FilmAug. 18, 2013
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David C. Jones, ex-Joint Chiefs chair, dies
STERLING, Virginia (AP) ― David C. Jones, a retired Air Force general who helped set in motion a far-reaching reorganization of the U.S. military command while serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has died at 92.The general’s son, David Curtis Jones, said Wednesday that his father died Saturday at a military retirement community in Potomac Falls, Va. He had Parkinson’s disease. During the Korean War, he flew more than 300 B-29 bomber missions over North Korea and also flew aerial t
PeopleAug. 18, 2013
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U.K. police checking new information on Diana death
LONDON (AP) ― British police say they are examining newly received information relating to the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, and that officers are assessing the information’s “relevance and credibility.” Scotland Yard declined to provide details about the information, only saying Saturday in a statement that the assessment will be carried out by officers from its specialist crime and operations unit. The force stressed that it was not reopening the investigation into the 1997 deaths o
PeopleAug. 18, 2013
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America ready for female president: Michelle Obama
WASHINGTON (AFP) ― U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama says in remarks published Friday that America is ready for a woman president, but would not comment on prospects for Hillary Clinton getting the job.Obama’s comments came in an interview with Parade magazine, excerpts of which were published on its website.Asked if she thinks the country will see a female president in her lifetime, the wife of President Barack Obama said: “Yes, I think the country is ready for it. It’s just a question of who’s th
PeopleAug. 18, 2013
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U.S. Eighth Army to name Paik honorary commander
The U.S. Eighth Army said Friday it will name retired Korean Army Gen. Paik Sun-yup as the honorary commanding general for its command post to pay tribute to his service during the 1950-53 Korean War. The U.S. Eighth Army in June renamed its Combined Joint Task Force’s Operational Command Post after the 93-year-old Paik in honor of his service during the three-year conflict and for his contribution to the alliance between the two nations. “He was a witness to a number of historical events in Kor
PeopleAug. 18, 2013
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Britons should get a say on car park king’s remains: judge
LONDON (AFP) ― The British public should be consulted on the final resting place of Richard III, the 15th-century king whose skeleton was found under a car park, a judge said on Friday.The bones of Richard, a controversial monarch demonized by Shakespeare, were dug up last year outside a municipal building in Leicester, central England.The University of Leicester, whose archaeologists found the site, have claimed the remains as their own and planned to rebury them at Leicester Cathedral, a decis
CultureAug. 18, 2013
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Bucheon University students showcase comic art
Bucheon University students majoring in cartoon and 2-D visual graphics showcased their works at Bucheon International Comics Festival in Gyeonggi Province, from Aug. 14 to 18.The annual event is Korea’s only comics festival that features cartoonists from home and abroad.Bucheon University’s cartoon and 2-D visual graphics program is known for its 2010 animation “Robot Zzibba,” based on local cartoonist Shin Moon-su’s manhwa of the same title, which was broadcast on KBS2 as a 26-episode series.
PerformanceAug. 18, 2013
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Artists turn old factory neighborhood into vibrant art space
Over the past five years, young artists have been moving into Mullae-dong in northwestern Seoul in search of affordable space. The influx of artists into the former steel workshop site has made the area one of the most vibrant artistic spots in Seoul with the number of artists reaching an estimated 200. Often compared to Willamsburg in Brooklyn, New York City, Mullae-dong is now seeking to get closer to local residents and citizens in Seoul with its annual art festival. The 7th Mullae Arts Festi
PerformanceAug. 18, 2013
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Keeping it fresh
This is the second in a series on producers, MCs, DJs and artists working in the Korean underground hip-hop scene. ― Ed.According to Korean rapper Paloalto, promotion is difficult for independent labels in Korea. Lack of financing limits their promotional reach and makes it difficult for promotion companies to want to work with them.But a recent show put on by underground hip-hop label Hi-Lite Records saw hundreds crowd into the venue to support the artists, while the musicians jumped from one s
PerformanceAug. 18, 2013
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Spider-Man actor injures leg; Broadway show halted
NEW YORK (AP) ― An actor in the Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” was injured during a performance, the latest blow to a show that cost $75 million and has endured plenty of offstage drama.A spokesman for Broadway’s most expensive show says the actor was injured during the Thursday night performance, which was immediately stopped. The actor, Daniel Curry, had a serious leg injury.Fire officials said they responded to treat a man whose leg got caught in equipment backstage.Curry wa
PerformanceAug. 18, 2013
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'Snowpiercer' surpasses 8 mln viewer mark
South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho's English language debut film, "Snowpiercer," has attracted more than 8 million viewers in 19 days since opening, the national film promotion agency said Sunday.The film, starring top Korean actor Song Kang-ho alongside Hollywood thespians Chris Evans, Ed Harris and Tilda Swinton, attracted a total of 8,004,089 viewers as of Sunday morning, the 19th day since first playing on local screens, the Korean Film Council said. The feat marks a faster speed in attract
FilmAug. 18, 2013
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Records return
It was only a few decades ago that buying records seemed like little effort for the listening pleasures it promised. But over time, LPs started collecting dust and filling up empty boxes in the back of garages. Today, with the advent of the Internet, MP3 players and smartphones, music lovers can play songs in the palm of their hand with the touch of a button. The music industry releases singles online before CDs ever hit the shelves of music stores. However, the unpredictable nature of trends di
PerformanceAug. 16, 2013
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Korea’s only LP manufacturer seeks niche
The LP Factory stands alone as South Korea’s only manufacturer of LP records. Its founder and CEO, Jason (Gil-yong) Lee is a music industry expert and devoted LP fan who started the factory on a whim. Today, the factory churns out more than 4,000 records a year to export overseas. The factory is a mid-sized warehouse in an industrial park in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province. Large machinery imported from Germany and France stands inside, along with boxes of cardboard, plastic and PVC lining along the fl
PerformanceAug. 16, 2013
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