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Korean labor force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
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[AtoZ Korean Mind] Does your job define who you are? Should it?
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Allegations surrounding BTS resurface, enraged fans demand apology
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Students with history of violence will be barred from becoming teachers
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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Medical feud leaves hospitals in financial crisis
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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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Samsung mocks Apple over iPhone alarm glitch
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Chip up cycle won’t stay long: SK chief
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‘Face Reader’ opens strong, outsmarting rival movies
South Korean film “Face Reader” pulled off a smooth box-office start on Wednesday, selling a record 370,000 tickets on its opening day, the Korean Film Council data showed. Given that last year’s hit period flick “Masquerade” sold about 160,000 tickets on its opening day, “Face Reader” is sparking far greater responses from local moviegoers. “Spy,” released on Sept. 5, was knocked out of the box-office No. 1 slot as it sold about 50,000 tickets on Wednesday. The film illustrates a professional f
FilmSept. 12, 2013
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State portal to provide information about 300,000 heritage assets
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Wednesday started releasing comprehensive information about the country’s cultural heritage through its portal site, www.culture.go.kr, giving the public wider and easier access to the country’s traditional cultural assets.Currently, photos and details about 300,000 items are available. The Cultural Heritage Administration and the National Museum of Korea will share their databases in order to provide a broader range of information about the artifac
CultureSept. 11, 2013
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Artist Jung wins Hermes art award
Feminist media artist Jung Eun-young was awarded the 2013 Hermes Foundation Art Award for her five-year project that delves into the Korean masquerade actresses from a traditional Korean theater that was popular in the 1950s. Jung was selected among the three finalists, including Na Hyun, Noh Sun-tag, whose works are on exhibit at the Hermes Atelier on the third floor of the Maison Hermes Dosan Park in Seoul. “Jung’s new project is in line with the traditional Korean song and dance performance i
PerformanceSept. 11, 2013
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Kimmel: I’m the prankster behind twerking accident video
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Jimmy Kimmel confessed to being the prankster behind a staged twerking accident video, saying his revelation might bring an end to the suggestive up-and-down rump-busting dance move.Maybe, maybe not. It also remains to be seen whether the clip of a woman apparently set afire while twerking causes TV news programs and other shows to be more cautious about airing unverified videos.Kimmel admitted on his ABC late-night show Monday that he had created the YouTube clip that drew mo
TelevisionSept. 11, 2013
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Toronto film festival focuses on family
TORONTO (AFP) ― Director John Wells created an incredibly believable family in his new film “August: Osage County” ― and it felt like one off-screen too, the all-star cast said Tuesday.Based on playwright Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, the production brought together Meryl Streep as a mother of three daughters portrayed by Julia Roberts, Julianne Nicholson and Juliette Lewis.It also stars Abigail Breslin, Chris Cooper, Dermot Mulroney, Ewan McGregor, Benedict Cumberbatch and features
FilmSept. 11, 2013
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Hwang Jung-eum ready for her close-up
Singer-turned-actress Hwang Jung-eum has come a long way from her breakout role in MBC’s hit sitcom “High Kick 2.” After her success in “High Kick 2,” Hwang eschewed pigeonholing herself as the go-to girl for light-hearted, frivolous rom-com roles by tackling an eclectic range of heroines. The 28-year-old actress tried on the medical genre for size with MBC’s “Golden Time” before switching gears as an overweight heiress who drops pounds and goes under the knife in the criminal comedy SBS’ “Incar
TelevisionSept. 11, 2013
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Steamy new Miley Cyrus video sets viewing record
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Miley Cyrus remained firmly in the U.S. show business spotlight Tuesday after her steamy new video set a viewing record on the Vevo.com website.“Wrecking Ball,” featuring the erstwhile Disney teen idol swinging topless on a wrecking ball, drew 19.3 million views in its first 24 hours online, said Vevo via Twitter.She handily broke the record previously held by the British boy band One Direction.Cyrus, 20, with an album due out in October, provoked a national stir last month a
PeopleSept. 11, 2013
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Kumho Asiana scholarship recipients hold concert at state dinner in Hanoi
Vietnamese students who receive scholarships from Kumho Asiana, a South Korean business group, recently graced an official reception for the Korean head of state with fine melodies of classical music.A total of 11 university students and graduates who are recipients of scholarships from Kumho Asiana Vietnam Scholarship & Cultural Foundation held a concert at the state dinner hosted by Vietnam at Hanoi International Convention Center on Monday, Kumho Asiana said. The dinner was attended by South
PeopleSept. 11, 2013
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‘Philippine tourism focuses on friendly people and quality’
The Philippines is a popular travel destination, attracting millions of visitors year-round to its beautiful beaches and natural wonders. But in promoting tourism, the Philippines has taken an emotional approach that is not directly related to physical attractions. The tourism campaign slogan “It’s more fun in the Philippines” touches on the true image of the country ― its people and the fun they create, according to the Philippines Tourism Department Secretary Ramon Jimenez. “It’s the fundament
TravelSept. 11, 2013
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Revisiting the mystique of Silla
This is the ninth installment in an 11-part series that introduces some of the best walking trails in Korea. Based on each trail’s popularity and the recommendations of travel experts and the Culture Ministry, The Korea Herald selected the 10 best places for walking and hiking. The series received funding from the Korea Press Foundation. ― Ed.Home to some of the most exquisite ancient relics in the country, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, has long been the top destination for school trips i
TravelSept. 11, 2013
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After series of gaffes, Clara swears off SNS
South Korean actress Clara announced Wednesday that she will no longer be posting comments on social networking services after her remarks became a target of fierce criticism.“I’ve wrote too much about my personal feelings these days. I will stop posting on SNS and focus on acting from now on,” the 27-year-old actress said on her Twitter account.Clara, who recently rose to stardom after years under the radar, found herself in hot water after netizens accused her off lying on television. In one p
TelevisionSept. 11, 2013
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Dispute hits ‘housekeeper’ drama
Major South Korean broadcaster SBS on Wednesday said it will not change the title of its new drama “Susanghan Gajeongbu (Suspicious Housekeeper)” despite the accusations that the word “gajeongbu” belittles housekeepers.“We changed the script so the actors would not use the word gajeong-bu…. But there is not much we can do about the title,” an official from SBS told local media. The official said since the new show is a remake of the popular Japanese drama “Kaseifu no Mita (I am Mita, Your Housek
TelevisionSept. 11, 2013
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Filmmakers gear up for two-day blitz
The 48 Hour Film Project launched in Seoul on Saturday, giving prospective filmmakers the chance to size up this year’s competition and meet potential collaborators.The Seoul project is part of an international competition that takes place in 120 cities worldwide, in which teams get two days to make a short film.The best film in each city is sent to Filmapalooza, the official awards event for the global project, at which the best 10 films are chosen for a screening at the Cannes Film Festival. C
Expat LivingSept. 10, 2013
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Tour to give a taste of shamanistic dance
A day trip is being held to give people the chance to experience Korean culture, food and shamanistic dance on Sept. 28. Hosted by Korean food consultancy Zenkimchi International and food communications company Plan EL, the tour will travel from Seoul to Cheongpyeong Lake in Gyeonggi Province and cross by ferry to a traditional hanok home. There, they will be given a full Korean lunch of local, seasonal food, and take in a “neokjeon” performance by Buddhist monk Hyein, who is also a shamanistic
Expat LivingSept. 10, 2013
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Gwangju center tour to visit Sunchang
Gwangju International Center will be running a GIC Culture Tour to Sunchang on Sept. 28. The North Jeolla Province county is famous for its gochujang, and the tour will include a visit to the Sunchang Red Pepper Paste Village where participants can make their own, as well as get a chance to make other snacks such as tteok and popped rice.Following that, the group will have a lunch of “dak baeksuk,” or boiled chicken, before heading to Gangcheonsan Mountain County Park, which has a fortress, temp
Expat LivingSept. 10, 2013
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ChewSock Film Festival aims to brighten holidays for expats
Art 9 Cinema in Seoul’s Seocho-gu is holding a special film festival aimed at expats over the Chuseok holidays.The ChewSock Film Festival will show nine feature films and a selection of short films on Sept. 18 and again on Sept. 19. The films are selected as the best Korean films of the past year, and will be shown with English subtitles.Festival organizers said they wanted to provide something entertaining for foreigners to do over the holidays when Koreans are spending time with their families
Expat LivingSept. 10, 2013
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Filipino group to host culture-themed race
Filipino Scholars Organization in Korea (PIKO) will host a “Running Man” style competition for young Korean and expat Seoulites next month. “Tara Na: Finding the Philippines in Seoul” is a race connecting four locations in Seoul on Oct. 6.Teams of three are required to stop at each site and do different tasks related to Philippine culture. The first to complete the course will receive prizes worth 300,000 won ($270), with second and third prizes of 250,000 won and 200,000 won, respectively.“Inst
Expat LivingSept. 10, 2013
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‘Parsifal’ to show the essence of Wagner opera
Korea National Opera’s staging of Wagner’s “Parsifal” at the Seoul Arts Center Opera House on Oct. 1, 3 and 5 will be a highlight for Wagnerians here celebrating the 200th anniversary of the German composer’s birth. It is the Korean premiere of the master’s last piece and perhaps the longest production in the history of the state opera company ― the show starts at 4 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. with an hour allotted for dinner between the acts. Internationally acclaimed Wagnerian bass singer Youn Kw
PerformanceSept. 10, 2013
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Long-lost painting by Van Gogh is identified
AMSTERDAM (AP) ― A painting that sat for six decades in a Norwegian industrialist’s attic after he was told it was a fake Van Gogh was pronounced the real thing Monday, making it the first full-size canvas by the tortured Dutch artist to be discovered since 1928.Experts at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam authenticated the 1888 landscape “Sunset at Montmajour” with the help of Vincent Van Gogh’s letters, chemical analysis of the pigments and X-rays of the canvas.Museum director Axel Rueger, at a
PerformanceSept. 10, 2013
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Blair points to tourism as key to removing barriers
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Asia Summit kicked off its inaugural year by hosting its first gathering at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Tuesday. The WTTC works to raise awareness of tourism and travel as one of the world’s largest industries, generating nine percent of the world’s GDP.“This dynamic and vibrant city is known for its advancing technology,” said WTTC Chairmen Michael Frenzel. “It is the 11th ranking and fastest growing tourist economy in the world ... so it is only fitting tha
TravelSept. 10, 2013