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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Naver’s Line ownership in jeopardy as Japan ups pressure
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South Korea to launch space security center under spy agency
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Hybe refutes Ador CEO Min's denial of breach of trust
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S. Korea, Japan could consider simplified entry agreement: Seoul official
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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[Weekender] How DDP emerged as an icon of Seoul
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Doctor group's incoming head renews call for govt. to scrap medical school quota hike for dialogue
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[Herald Interview] Guggenheim Museum makes a push for technology-based art with LG
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Macau hosts glittering Indian film awards
MACAU (AFP) ― Romantic comedy ‘Barfi!’ swept almost all the major gongs, including best picture, at India’s answer to the Oscars on Saturday as Bollywood celebrates its centenary.Bollywood royalty converged on the Chinese gambling hub of Macau for the 14th edition of the Indian International Film Festival, held in the territory’s glittering Venetian resort.“Barfi!” won six awards, including the prize for best actor and best director.The light-hearted film, about a deaf and mute man from Darjeeli
FilmJuly 7, 2013
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Director Park Chan-wook directs music video
One of the most acclaimed and popular filmmakers in Korea, Park Chan-wook, is directing singer Lee Jung-hyun’s new music video for her upcoming mini album’s title song, according to Lee’s agency Ava Film and Entertainment on Friday.Park Chan-wook is most known for his 2002 film “Joint Security Area,” the vengeance trilogy “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance,” “Oldboy,” and “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance” as well as his latest Hollywood film “Stoker.” His films are noted for their often brutal subject matt
PerformanceJuly 7, 2013
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Closer to nature
After spending most of his week sitting at his desk, investment adviser Kim Jong-do sets off with a backpack once or twice a week to explore some of the seldom visited parts of Korea. “It doesn’t matter whether it’s a mountain or the seaside. I just pack light and leave,” said Kim, who recently starred in a survival program on cable channel TV Chosun. “I enjoy my time with nature and when it gets dark, I find a spot to spend the night.” His camping gear is basic: a rope, a small bush knife and a
TravelJuly 5, 2013
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Creature comforts under canvas
It sure felt like being in the woods at the Hurom Farm Cafe in Gwanghwamun, the bustling area of central Seoul. It was humid and hot outdoors, but inside the cafe was relaxed and peaceful with tent canopies hanging from the ceiling, a display of breads and pastries in a nearby camping car, and murals of the woods. One can choose from a wide range of freshly squeezed juices using a Hurom juicer. Persimmon, tangerine, cherry tomato, sweet pumpkin and black sesame are just some of the choices.“I ha
TravelJuly 5, 2013
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Urban camping for the metropolitans at heart
One doesn’t have to be an adventurous wilderness savant to enjoy the splendors of camping in the woods. In fact, one doesn’t even have to leave the city. The original purpose of leisure camping was for people to leave the urban sprawls and retreat to the outdoors, away from the spoils of modern technology and into an environment of simplicity and tranquility. However, for those who are not quite up to the task of roughing it out in the boonies with nothing but a tent and some s’mores, there are
CultureJuly 5, 2013
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At the old ball game
On June 21, Friday afternoon, the roads near Jamsil baseball stadium in southern Seoul were packed. Men and women sporting replica uniforms of their favorite players stood in line to get in. It was the day when Seoul-based Doosan Bears took on the Daejeon-based Hanwha Eagles. The game started right on time at 6:30 p.m. While players on the mound fought their hearts out for another win, die-hard fans screamed out the names of the players, made waves with their hands and sang cheering songs, mostl
CultureJuly 5, 2013
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Calendar
Pop music“2013 Ansan Valley Rock Festival”: As Korea’s biggest rock festival, the Valley Rock Festival presents one of the best line-ups of big musicians from Korea and abroad such as this year’s headliners The Cure, NiN, Skrillex, the Foals, the XX, My Bloody Valentine, Idiotape, Peppertones and many others. This year’s festival has moved from Jisan Resort to the Daebu Sea Breeze Theme Park. The three-day festival will be held July 26-28. Ticket prices are 120,000 won for a one-day pass, 230,0
CultureJuly 5, 2013
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Box Office: Mr. Go, Side Effects, Cold Eyes
Mr. GoComedy. Drama. Directed by Kim Yong-hwa.Opening July 17The film revolves around a young circus ringmaster Wei Wei and her special gorilla friend Ling Ling. After her grandfather dies in the Great Sichuan earthquake leaving an insurmountable debt, Wei Wei depends on Ling Ling as her only family member. The two enjoy playing baseball and are quite good at it since Wei Wei‘s grandfather was a huge fan of baseball. Story of the two is introduced in Korea and the materialistic sports agent Sung
FilmJuly 5, 2013
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Eyelike: Empire of the Sun deliver the goods
Empire of the Sun deliver the goods Empire of the Sun“Ice on the Dune“(Astralwerks)Empire of the Sun‘s new album opens with the instrumental track “Lux,” using drums of epic grandeur to build the anticipation for a record we have waited five years to hear. That’s followed by “DNA,” a surefire single and the strongest track on ”Ice on the Dune.“ The voice of lead singer Luke Steele - who has co-written songs for Usher and Beyonce - blends nicely as he sings ”be my DNA“ over a brilliant beat, whic
PerformanceJuly 5, 2013
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‘Way, Way Back’ a romance that’s nostalgic for the present
A person can come of age at any time. But in the movies, a lot of that growing up seems packed into the summer months. Especially for boys. That’s when a lad can hang out on the beach, come to some sort of arrangement with girls and endure entirely too much of his closely-observed family for his own good.“The Way, Way Back” is a semi-nostalgic coming-of-age dramedy from the folks who wrote “The Descendants.” It’s about a shy, put-upon lad, his long-suffering mother, the mom’s difficult new beau
FilmJuly 5, 2013
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Banyan Tree Bintan offers couples a romantic escape
Banyan Tree Bintan, located an hour’s ferry-ride from Singapore, presents the Banyan Indulgence promotion, a romantic escape for couples. The promotion valid for a minimum three-night stay at the resort until Sept. 28 includes daily buffet breakfast, return ferry tickets for two between Singapore and Bintan and return land transfers by a private car. It also includes an Intimate Moments set-up, where the jet pool is decorated with flower petals with a complimentary bottle of wine for an evening.
FoodJuly 5, 2013
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Airbnb launches disaster response tool
Airbnb has launched a disaster preparedness site, Airbnb Disaster Response, which offers people a way to find shelter in case of a disaster. The accommodation booking website used their system to help people find temporary homes for free when Hurricane Sandy hit the U.S. East Coast.In partnership with the design consulting firm IDEO and San Francisco’s disaster relief center, the company created a tool that will help victims locate rooms in case of emergencies. The system will launch 30 minutes
FoodJuly 5, 2013
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Lunch box with lotus leaves at Busan Station
It’s often hard being a busy traveler and a healthy eater at the same time, but those who travel from Busan are now given a great option. KORAIL’s Busan branch recently launched the Lotus Story store in Busan Station, which offers a healthy lunch box that consists of lotus leaf rice, stir-fried kimchi and seaweed.The lotus leaf rice is rice mixed with healthy local grains, including barley, foxtail millet and soy beans, and wrapped in a lotus leaf and steamed. The fresh leaves are from Hamyang,
FoodJuly 5, 2013
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Clueless in Ucluelet: Discovering Vancouver Island
QUADRA ISLAND, British Columbia ― The shiny “Michael Jackson,” popular lately with fishermen, isn’t Ed Jordan’s first choice. Even the pink and yellow “Disco Party” ranks higher on his list of hoochies. But after hearing that another Campbell River fishing guide hooked a 32-pound king salmon on it, he’s reconsidering.“Take a look,” he tells me, idling the motor and rummaging through the tackle rack beside the wheel. Shaking his head, he unhooks a blue and green hoochie with silver sparkles and a
TravelJuly 5, 2013
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Oi naengguk, (Chilled cucumber soup)
This chilled soup is a perfect dish to cool off on hot summer days. Oi naengguk is a cold soup that’s made with cucumber. A popular variation is made with miyeok (seaweed), which is what I made here. Simply use more cucumber if you are not adding seaweed. Make ahead of time and chill well before serving. 4 servingsIngredients:● 1 Korean cucumber or 2 Kirby (pickling) cucumbers (about 160 grams)● 1 cup soaked miyeok (seaweed) ― about 15 grams dried● 1 green or red chili pepper or scallion ● 1 tab
FoodJuly 5, 2013
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Artisanal treats at La Montee
A small 12-seat bakery with a red facade and floor-length windows, La Montee crafts tasty loaves and pastries from its quiet spot near Ttukseom Resort Station. The 5-month-old boulangerie-patisserie, with its marigold walls and chestnut-hued floors, exudes the vibe of a welcoming gathering spot, a good stop for a spot of coffee and a pastry or two. On any given day, one can find customers chatting while nibbling on moist pineapple-coconut croissants and other freshly baked treats as others slip
FoodJuly 5, 2013
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K-pop singers to hold their first solo concerts in July
Vocal group Noel will hold its first Japanese concert “Melody in Tokyo” at the La Foret Museum Roppongi on Saturday, some 11 years after their debut. The event was organized upon requests of their Japanese fans, the group’s agency ITM Entertainment said through a press release Friday. Noel is a four-member male vocal group debuted in 2002 with their first album “Despite Holding On.” Since then they had a number of hits songs including “Proposal,” “Even Painful” and “It Was All You.” The group h
PerformanceJuly 5, 2013
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Around the hotels
International gourmet festival at The Plaza The hotel’s all-day dining buffet The Seven Square introduces “Seven Continents Promotion” for the month of July. It will showcase 35 representative dishes from 28 countries across the hot, cold, and dessert corners. The menus include Italian antipasto, Australian kangaroo tail stew, Greek salad, Jordanian hummus, Bulgarian tarator soup, Thai tom yang kung, fish ceviche from Peru, and escargot from France. There is also a special summer cocktail that i
FoodJuly 5, 2013
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Rapper Mac Miller turns heads with new album
NASHVILLE (AP) ― Mac Miller had a quick decision to make when Kanye West jumped the street date for his new album: Move his “Watching Movies with the Sound Off” to a different week or stand firm in the face of “Yeezus.”In the end, it was a simple decision. The album was too good to wait.“I initially just wanted my own space for my album to drop and then Kanye’s date came out and it was kind of like, ‘OK, that’s probably the worst person to go up against to drop an album,’” Miller said. “But I’m
PerformanceJuly 5, 2013
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[Photo News] Do the twist
CultureJuly 5, 2013