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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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El Greco sets new record at London auction
LONDON (AFP) ― El Greco’s 400 year-old painting “Saint Dominic in Prayer” on Wednesday broke the record for a Spanish Old Master, selling at a London auction for 9.1 million pounds ($14,000,000). The painting was one of two El Greco works on sale at the sale, said Alex Bell, worldwide head of Sotheby’s Old Master Paintings.It went under the hammer following a “tenacious” battle between bidders, he added.The painting represents the 13th-century founder of the Dominican order kneeling and praying
PerformanceJuly 4, 2013
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Embassy gives sneak preview of Aussie artist David Hart’s exhibition
Iconic Australian artist David Hart’s highly collectable masterworks and fine art reproductions were on display last week at the Australian Embassy, giving viewers a taste of his upcoming exhibition in September. For Hart, Korea was “the perfect place to launch the David Hart brand internationally” due to its strong economic and cultural platform and its commitment to the arts. “I would have loved to be there with you all today but I’m here in the studio working hard on my Korea exhibition,” Ha
PerformanceJuly 4, 2013
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Rare Chinese stamp sells for $890,000
HONG KONG (AFP) ― One of China’s rarest stamps sold for HK$6.9 million ($890,000) at auction in Hong Kong, the auctioneers said Wednesday.With just 32 recorded copies, the Qing Dynasty “1897 Red Revenue Small One Dollar” stamp is “China’s rarest regularly-issued stamp,” Interasia Auctions said in a press release.The bright red stamp, symbolising luck and good fortune in Chinese culture, is rare because the characters “Qing Dynasty postal service, one dollar” were considered too small, prompting
CultureJuly 4, 2013
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Overseas Sejong institutes to top 100 this year
The number of Korea’s government-funded overseas institutes that offer Korean language courses is expected to exceed 100 this year amid the global boom of Korean pop culture, officials said Thursday.The government will open 27 more King Sejong Institutes in 20 countries across the world, increasing the number of the institutes to 117, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said.Named after the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) king who invented the Korean alphabet Hangeul, the institutes offer lan
CultureJuly 4, 2013
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Spanish modernism in spotlight this summer
Spanish modern art is being showcased in Korea extensively, featuring modern masters such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro and Salvador Dali and other famous contemporary artists. Two separate art exhibitions offer a comprehensive overview of Picasso’s artistic world at the Incheon Culture and Arts Center, and modern and contemporary Spanish artists at Seongnam Arts Center, shedding light on their works, which have made great contributions to modern and contemporary art in the 20th and 21st centuries
PerformanceJuly 4, 2013
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Oscar winners Rash, Faxon make directorial debut
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) ― Way, way back before they were Oscar winners, back when they were honing their skills as members of The Groundlings comedy troupe, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash started writing together.This was even before Rash’s role as Dean Pelton on NBC’s “Community’’ or Faxon’s starring turn on the short-lived “Ben and Kate,’’ and years before they joined director Alexander Payne to co-write 2011’s “The Descendants,’’ the best-picture nominee that won the Academy Award for adapted screenplay
FilmJuly 4, 2013
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Brown Eyed Soul’s Naul holds art exhibit in Japan
Naul, a member of the popular R&B group Brown Eyed Soul, is stepping beyond his voice and showing off the full extent of his artistic abilities by holding a special exhibition of his paintings at the Gallery Kaze in Osaka, Japan.The two-person exhibition, for which Naul is joined by fellow Korean artist Noh Jun, will run until July 17. The R&B singer previously held a solo exhibition in Seoul in 2006, titled “drawing 05” with the theme of “Plant the Sweet Things.” The Osaka show includes portrai
PerformanceJuly 4, 2013
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Jang Keun-suk welcomes foreign fans with self-promotion billboard
Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk has installed a billboard advertisement featuring himself at Gimpo International Airport. The advertisement is mainly aimed at welcoming foreign fans entering Korea. “Jang Keun-suk wanted to repay his foreign fans for their love and support, so he participated in the making of the billboard,” said Tree J Company, the agency representing Jang.The billboard is located at the entrance of the international flight immigration checkpoint and reads, “Jang Keun Suk Welcomes You
July 4, 2013
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‘Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time’ to be released in Japan next month
One of the biggest box-office hits of 2012, “Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time,” is opening in Japan on Aug. 31 under the Japanese title of “Bad Guys.” The action flick directed by Yoon Jong-bin stars two big-name actors, Choi Min-sik and Ha Jung-woo. The film is set in the ’80s and ’90s in Busan when corruption and crime were so rampant that the government declared a war against organized crime in 1990. The movie attracted over 4 million moviegoers in the first 26 days of its release here. D
July 4, 2013
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Ailee to release EP
Singer Ailee is planning to release her second EP titled “A’s Doll House” in July. The 24-year-old singer known for her strong vocal skills has already unveiled the album cover and also plans to provide a teaser video for the album via an online music site on Friday. For her latest album, Ailee has adopted a unique look, donning lighter hair and a nose stud on the album cover. “Ailee’s image on the album cover is both lively and chic, giving off an interesting vibe,” said the singer’s agency, YM
July 4, 2013
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Actress Ava Gardner’s bawdy banter powers new book
“I’m tired of remembering,” actress Ava Gardner laments during one of many sessions with the ghostwriter working on her memoir. “I’m sick of trying to explain myself all the time.”Her spirit may have been unwilling, but Gardner’s motivation was powerful: She needed the money. At 66, with her acting career over and her body suffering from the effects of a debilitating stroke, one of film’s most beautiful women was nearly broke. The star of “The Barefoot Contessa’’ (1954) and dozens of other movie
BooksJuly 4, 2013
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Questlove’s inner nerd unleashed
Mo’ Meta Blues: The World According to QuestloveBy Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Ben Greenman (Central Publishing)Countless rappers and NBA stars have adopted a self-consciously nerdy fashion acumen, everything from Izod shirts to conspicuous eyeglasses.Then there’s the real deal, Ahmir “Questlove“ Thompson: driving force behind the Roots, Twitter giant, compulsive compiler of music lists and now author, with Ben Greenman, of the new quasi-memoir “Mo’ Meta Blues.”The guy who emerges from these
BooksJuly 4, 2013
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A midsummer night’s ‘Star Wars’
William Shakespeare’s ‘Star Wars’ By Ian Doescher (Quirk Books)If you are scared of a summer reading slump for your media-obsessed student ― or game-obsessed adult ― there’s a solution: Shakespeare a la George Lucas.In other words, take “William Shakespeare’s ‘Star Wars’” by Ian Doescher for a spin. He has adapted “Star Wars” (otherwise known as “Episode IV, A New Hope”) in the style of the great Bard of Avon.This can lead to some hilarious reading.In the movie, for example, when the pirate aka
BooksJuly 4, 2013
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JYJ‘s Kim to prevail in musical scenes for the second half
“Scarlet Pimpernel,” “High School Musical,” “Elizabeth,” “Chicago,” and many more are set to raise their curtains on South Korea’s musical stages in the latter half of 2013.In a bid to forecast which musicals and actors would advance, The Herald Business, a sister paper of The Korea Herald, conducted a 10-day survey from June 21-30 about the upcoming musicals on 1,891 members of Interpark’s Play DB, a performance arts Web portal.Kim Jun-soo, a member of music group JYJ, dominated the charts.Out
PerformanceJuly 4, 2013
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Ven. Haemin’s book tops Kyobo bestseller list in first half
Ven. Haemin’s thought-provoking book topped Kyobo Book Centre’s bestseller charts in the first half of this year, the country’s biggest bookseller said in a press release Thursday. The Buddhist monk’s book titled “The Things You See When You Look Back” has been enjoying strong sales for an extended period, setting fresh records. The book’s popularity is partly boosted by local readers’ preference for essay collections focused on “healing” by a handful of established authors. Kyobo said total sal
BooksJuly 4, 2013
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Paintings by 3-year-old British girl with autism stun the world
Iris Grace Halmshaw, an autistic 3-year-old girl living in Britain, has attracted keen public attention with her fascinating paintings. Iris, diagnosed with autism in 2011, cannot talk; she even gets distressed when her friends get close to her. She started painting as a part of therapy. In the process, her parents noticed she is a talented painter. Since then, her paintings have been on display on Facebook and two pieces were sold for up to 1,500 pounds ($2,200) each. Her parents are now plann
CultureJuly 4, 2013
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Finest ingredients spell success at Seoul’s first wine shop
The Jell, located on the outskirts of Itaewon, was first established in 1992 as Seoul’s first wine shop. A decade later in 2002, it was converted into a members-only fine dining restaurant and bar that combined the elements of exclusivity with the comforts of dining in a homey atmosphere. Another decade later, in October of last year, the owner, Hans Lee, decided to open the doors to the public. Becoming an award-winning wine sommelier, Lee has set the highest of standards for his bar. Once, whe
FoodJuly 3, 2013
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Dior, Valli, Versace, Schiaparelli energize Paris
PARIS (AP) ― Naomi Campbell not only owns the clothes she wears, but by her sheer magnetic presence commands the entire runway when she walks it. Donatella Versace knows this well, casting the age-defying 43-year-old to start Paris haute couture week with a bang of indomitable energy.It was a hard act to follow.Monday, the first of three full days of collections, showcased a universe of divergent and notable styles: From Dutch wunderkind Iris Van Herpen’s organic musings, the diaphanous display
Arts & DesignJuly 3, 2013
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Juun.J explores boundaries of design
Juun.J, one of the few Korean brands participating in Paris Fashion Week, has rolled out fresh spring and summer looks for 2014. The collection featured a mix of classic tailoring with sporty looks, challenging typical designs of menswear collections. The 38 pieces included variations of oversized sweatshirts with bold numbers emblazoned on them, high-waisted pants and photo-printed graphic sweatshirts. The spring and summer looks were put together under the theme “ununiform,” coined by the desi
Arts & DesignJuly 3, 2013
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With money and fame, Takashi Murakami has it all
Takashi Murakami is famous for his Japanese anime-inspired artworks and celebrated characters, which appeal to not only an Asian audience, but to the international art scene as well: His works often sell for millions of dollars at auctions. His artworks represent an example of combining fine arts with commercialism as they are regularly featured in popular culture. His collaboration with the luxury brand Louis Vuitton produced the famous monogrammed bags. With Kanye West, he created an animated
PerformanceJuly 3, 2013