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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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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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‘Every wrinkle tells a story’
If every picture tells a story, then for photographer Joe Wabe, those stories come from their subjects.In his upcoming “Memorias” exhibition, Wabe displays images that reflect stories he heard while talking to people on his travels.“These are places and people where I sat down and had a chat... they all had a story,” he said.These stories are important to Wabe, who finds a rapport with his subject essential for his photography. “I have to have some kind of connection with them before I start tak
Expat LivingJuly 30, 2013
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Ex-Tucson mayor tapped as Korea’s honorary consul
LOS ANGELES (Yonhap News) ― South Korea appointed former Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup Monday as honorary consul in the U.S. state of Arizona.The South Korean consul general in Los Angeles, Shin Yeon-sung, presented him with a certificate of appointment during a swearing-in ceremony at the office of U.S. Rep. Ron Barber in Tucson, Shin’s office said.As honorary consul, Walkup will work to protect overseas Korean nationals. He also will act as a liaison officer for the promotion of trade and investment
PeopleJuly 30, 2013
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Group sends books to overseas ethnic Koreans
A group of book lovers has mailed thousands of books to overseas ethnic Koreans. The Campaign Center of the Book Supplying for Overseas Koreans held a ceremony at its warehouse in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday, to mail 6,000 books to Kyrgyzstan, and 5,000 each to Massachusetts in the U.S., Manila in the Philippines and Singapore. The center plans to hold a book donation ceremony in Kyrgyzstan around Sept. 5. when they are expected to arrive. The ceremony was attended by Sohn Suck-woo, pres
PeopleJuly 30, 2013
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Angelina Jolie speaks out against rape in war
TOKYO (AP) ― Movie star and director Angelina Jolie urged a Japanese audience Monday to join her fight to stop sexual violence in war zones. Jolie said she hoped “In the Land of Blood and Honey,” her first film as writer and director, would inspire viewers to think about rape in war. In April, the Group of Eight leaders agreed to work to end rape and sexual violence in conflict and the United Nations Security Council adopted text urging sanctions against perpetrators of sexual violence during ar
PeopleJuly 30, 2013
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Kang named as head of Seigakuin University in Japan
Kang Sang-jung, a political scientist and writer, was named the president of Seigakuin University, the first time a Korean national has been named to head an institute of higher education in Japan. According to the university’s official website on Tuesday, the school board made the official decision on July 22 ― before the present office holder’s term expires. Kang will serve in the position for five years from April 2014. A 64-year-old scholar who has taught at Seigakuin since 2013, was born a
PeopleJuly 30, 2013
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Korean modern print works on exhibit in Manila
An extensive collection of Korean print works that date from the 1950s to present is on view in Manila as part of Korea’s cultural promotional event taking place throughout Southeast Asia. The art exhibition, “Fifty Years of Korean Contemporary Printmaking,” showcases about 80 prints that illustrate both the artistic heritage and development of Korean printmaking spanning some 50 years at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. “I am hopeful that the exhibition of ‘Fifty Years of Korean Contemporary
PerformanceJuly 30, 2013
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Cultural Heritage Administration to release official Romanization guide
The Cultural Heritage Administration has established an official standard for the Romanization of all the nation’s major historical sites, names and locations. Since 2010, CHA has worked together with some 100 experts, expatriates and foreign students from non-English-speaking countries and ordinary citizens to create the guideline. The guideline will help eliminate much confusion about how to translate Korean titles and names into English, the agency said.Starting Aug. 1, Gyeongbokgung and Sung
CultureJuly 30, 2013
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Vienna Boys’ Choir facing serious money problems
VIENNA (AFP) ― The sailor-suited Vienna Boys’ Choir, one of Austria’s best-selling musical exports, is facing serious financial problems, its director warned in a newspaper interview Monday.“The Vienna Boys’ Choir is a well-run institution but financial resources are very scarce,” Walter Nettig told the Die Presse daily.The “Wiener Saengerknaben” and an attached school, with roots going back to the 13th century, is classified as a non-profit association. It relies on income from its many concert
PerformanceJuly 30, 2013
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Copy of Schindler’s list fails to find eBay buyer
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― An original copy of the list of Jews saved by Oskar Schindler from the Holocaust has gone unsold on eBay, but the auctioneer said Monday he’s not disappointed.The 14-page typewritten list ― bearing the names of 801 men ― originated with the German industrialist’s right-hand man Itzhak Stern and had a steep opening bid of $3 million.But by the end of the online auction Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Los Angeles time not one bid had been placed ― although there was no lack of interest.“Ov
CultureJuly 30, 2013
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Wagner fest seeks new audiences with ‘pocket’ operas
BAYREUTH, Germany (AFP) ― Mini versions of Richard Wagner’s best-known works are on offer in Bayreuth this year for those who baulk at the prospect of sitting through operas lasting five hours and more.While Wagnerians from all over the world traipse up to Festspielhaus theater built to the composer’s own designs on the town’s Green Hill, children and opera novices can get a taste for his music in slimmed-down arrangements of two of his greatest masterpieces.The Bayreuth Festival’s highly succes
PerformanceJuly 30, 2013
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Culture Ministry introduces standard contract for entertainment industry
TV actors should be given their script at least two days before shooting an episode, cast and crew must not shoot for more than 18 hours a day, and broadcasters should pay the cast and crew if their outsourcing production company be unable. These are some of the clauses included in the suggested standard contract between the nation’s broadcasters and outsourcing producers, drawn up by the Culture Ministry and unveiled on Tuesday. “While Korea’s popular culture is a major driving force for hallyu
TelevisionJuly 30, 2013
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Psy’s new release due September
Psy has announced plans to release a new album in September. The release date has yet to be specified. Psy is currently in Los Angeles working on new tracks with songwriter Yoo Kun-hyung, who worked with the singer on megahits “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman.” “Psy really likes some of the new songs,” his agency YG Entertainment stated, adding, “This time he will not be releasing a single but an album with multiple tracks on it.” Psy and his team are also deliberating on whether the title track
July 30, 2013
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CBS defends handling of ‘Big Brother’ controversy
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) ― The “social experiment” that is the CBS television show,’ “Big Brother,” included appalling behavior this season but the network has responded appropriately, CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves said Monday.Contestants have been caught on the reality show’s 24-hour-a-day Internet feed making boorish and racially insensitive remarks, and some were aired on one of the show’s TV episodes.“What you see there ... unfortunately is reflective of how certain people feel in America.
TelevisionJuly 30, 2013
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59th Newport Jazz Fest stars Cole, Hancock
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) ― Roger Lewis has hauled his baritone saxophone to gigs in far-flung places, from England to Japan to New Guinea. He’s played so many places he’s lost count of precisely where he’s been. But he’s never forgotten Newport.Lewis, a member of New Orleans’ Dirty Dozen Brass Band, returns to Rhode Island’s city-by-the-sea again this weekend for the Newport Jazz Festival, an event he calls “one of the greatest festivals in the world.’’“I remember listening to that Ray Char
PerformanceJuly 30, 2013
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Super Junior’s ‘Super Show 5’ gathers 110,000 fans
Some 110,000 people attended Super Junior’s “Super Junior World Tour ― Super Show 5” in Japan’s Tokyo Dome on July 27 and 28, S.M. Entertainment said.This was the boy band’s fifth “Super Show” since their first exclusive concert in February 2008. The Tokyo Dome concert marked the 80th show for the group. Including Super Junior’s audience in Singapore for the “Super Show” on July 6, more than 1 million people have attended the concerts. Super Junior performed past megahits such as “Sorry Sorry,”
July 30, 2013
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f(x) makes vibrant comeback with ‘Pink Tape’
K-pop group f(x) has made a splash with their second album “Pink Tape,” not only for their unique songs but also with choreography showcased in their comeback performances.Last week f(x) made several appearances on television music programs and turned heads with a unique performance for their new track “Rum Pum Pum Pum,” which was created by famous choreographer Jillian Meyers. The choreography includes a dance routine of the same name with patty-cake-inspired moves and other unique moves that
July 30, 2013
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Jang Keun-suk to launch ZIKZIN FESTIVAL in Japan
Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk is launching the ZIKZIN FESTIVAL, a unique expo that revolves entirely around Jang, from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4 in Osaka and Aug. 24 to Aug. 25 in Tokyo. ZIKZIN is a company that Jang launched. In March the singer-actor successfully opened ZIKZIN’s first cafe, ZIKZIN CAFE & DINING, in Tokyo. The festival will include Jang and his project group Team-H’s energetic performance as well as various programs and events.ZIKZIN FESTIVAL is unique because it is organized like a theme p
July 30, 2013
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Busker Busker album release, concert planned for September
Busker Busker, an indie band that came to fame through Mnet’s audition program “Superstar K,” is planning an official comeback in September with their sophomore full-length album.Busker Busker’s agency, Chungchun Music, announced through its official Facebook page that the band was busy making final touches to their album. To commemorate the release of their new album, the band is also planning a nationwide tour for their “2013 Busker Busker Concert.” “The band is working very hard for the relea
July 30, 2013
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Kim Hyun-joong highlights Korean culture in ‘Unbreakable’
In the advent of the release of his third EP album, hallyu star Kim Hyun-joong not only unveiled a new look, but also introduced a new approach of infusing Korean traditional culture with his latest music video, “Unbreakable.” Kim, who became an international sensation thanks to his role in the smash hit Korean drama “Boy Over Flowers,” as well as being the leader of the popular K-pop idol group SS501, released his comeback album “Round 3” on July 22 after nearly two years. Widely known for his
PerformanceJuly 30, 2013
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Woo Kyung-sik elected president of Union International Speleology
Woo Kyung-sik, a member of the National Heritage Committee, was elected president of the International Union of Speleology at its 16th Congress in Brno, the Czech Republic, on Sunday, the Cultural Heritage Administration said Monday. With the election, the 57-year-old will lead the member organization of the International Council for Science for four years. The council is in a close relationship with the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which is the advisory body to the World Heri
PeopleJuly 29, 2013