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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[Graphic News] More Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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Mraz and his band serenade 18,000 fans
American pop singer-songwriter Jason Mraz made his way back to his Korean fans on Friday night, and despite it being the musician’s sixth performance in the country, the geek in the pink still managed to attract around 18,000 fans to Jamsil Sports Complex. Opening acts for the show included Superstar K4 winner Roy Kim, who performed his new single “Spring, Spring, Spring,” as well as 25-year-old up-and-coming British singer Joe Brooks. When Mraz finally took the stage, he opened with his 2011 p
PerformanceMay 19, 2013
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Greenplugged heralds start of festival season
Music festival season officially kicked off in Korea on Friday with the two-day Greenplugged Festival at Nanji Hangang River Park.With some of the hottest Korean bands hitting the stage, the festival was packed with rock lovers of all ages.The sets started around noon each day with seven stages running on a staggered schedule throughout the weekend.Friday brought reggae group Windy City, hip-hop due Supreme Team and indie band Bye Bye Badman, as well as popular rock band Pia.Set next to the Hang
PerformanceMay 19, 2013
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Hanjin Group chief seeks peace through table tennis
Hanjin Group chairman Cho Yang-ho was named special adviser to the International Table Tennis Federation last week, company officials said.During its general meeting in Paris last Friday, the ITTF selected Cho in recognition of his efforts to promote peace through table tennis and further develop the sport, according to the officials.Sports insiders said Cho had been at the forefront of developing table tennis as head of the Korea Table Tennis Association and vice president of the Asia Table Ten
PeopleMay 19, 2013
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Former Prime Minister Nam dies at 89
Nam Duck-woo, a former prime minister and finance minister who led the country's rapid economic development in the 1970s, died of complications from testicular cancer at a Seoul hospital late Saturday, his family said. He was 89.Nam had been battling testicular cancer for the past few years and his condition had worsened with age, his family added.Nam, who earned a doctorate in economics at Oklahoma State University, was appointed finance minister by President Park Chung-hee in 1969 and served i
PeopleMay 19, 2013
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007's Pinewood expansion turned down
The owner of Pinewood Studios Ltd., where movies including James Bond’s “Skyfall” and “The Dark Knight” were filmed, was denied approval to develop new studios and stages at a campus about 20 miles west of London after an earlier plan was rejected last year.Pinewood Shepperton Plc, Europe’s largest provider of stage and studio space, wants to develop 100,000 square meters (1.1 million square feet) of new space to allow increased film production at a site about 12 miles (19 kilometers) from Heath
FilmMay 16, 2013
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Eyelike: Eric Church is rocking on live album
Eric Church is rocking on live albumEric Church“Caught in the Act”(EMI Nashville)On the heels of Eric Church‘s first million-selling album, “Chief,” and after achieving his first pair of No. 1 hits in the last two years, the country music rebel takes the unusual step of releasing a 17-song concert album, “Caught in the Act.” The move points out that Church is selling out arenas not on the number of top hits he has, but on his reputation as a macho guy who likes to party -- and put on an exciting
PerformanceMay 16, 2013
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Box office: The Fast and the Furious 6, Montage, Dear Dolphin
The Fast and the Furious 6Opening May 23Action. Crime. Thriller. Directed by Justin Lin.Members of the professional criminal gang led by Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) have retired following their successful heist of $100 million, but are scattered across the globe as wanted fugitives. Meanwhile, U.S. Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) offers to clear their criminal records in exchange for help taking down an extremely skilled mercenary organization led by Owen Shaw (Luk
FilmMay 16, 2013
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Colors of Malaysia to celebrate country’s cultural diversity
Malaysia holds an annual cultural festival Colors of Malaysia during May that represent the ethnic diversity of the country. The Colors of Malaysia parade, the highlight of the festival, will be held at Merdeka Square on May 25, featuring choreographed traditional dance performances by more than 2,000 dancers and marching band performances before more than 60,000 spectators, including the Malaysian king and queen and other government high officials. The festival will be followed by a culinary fe
TravelMay 16, 2013
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The Philippines celebrates old warrior culture at Pindatos Festival
The Philippines celebrates the body painting tradition of the ancient tattooed pintados warriors in June. Tattoos symbolized brave warriors among the natives of Tacloban during the pre-Hispanic years of the Philippines. Held in Tacloban on June 29, the Pintados Festival holds a parade of participants mimicking the old warriors and wearing traditional costumes, a traditional music contest, and a hip hop dance competition. “Visitors will have a chance to experience a unique culture of the Philippi
TravelMay 16, 2013
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KORAIL’s mountain trains depart from Suwon, Cheonan and Osong
The new mountain trains, that loop around attractions of mountainous regions of inland Korea, now also depart from Suwon, Cheonan and Osong, offering better access to people in Gyeonggi Province. The “O-train,” which stops at local attractions in Jaecheon, Taebaek and Yeoungju, will depart from Suwon at 7:40 a.m. and make stops at Cheonan at 8:15 a.m. and Osong at 8:40 a.m. before arriving at the final destinations. Meanwhile, the KORAIL extends the operation hours of the “V-train,” which climbs
TravelMay 16, 2013
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Summer desserts at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul The hotel’s lobby lounge is holding the “I Love Berries” promotion from May 1 to June 30. The lounge will serve desserts and beverages featuring fresh seasonal fruits. The promotion offers an afternoon tea set menu on weekdays for 32,000 won per person and a dessert buffet for 50,000 won on weekends. The afternoon tea set will serve fresh fruits, cranberry scones, mini sandwiches, and a selection of five desserts of the day. The buffet will include 20 k
FoodMay 16, 2013
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The Original Pancake House in Seoul
A new brunch-friendly place is coming to town this Monday. The Original Pancake House ― a more than five-decade-old American family chain that started out in Portland, Oregon ― is opening in Seoul. Known for its pancakes, crepes and other breakfast-centric items, The Original Pancake House boasts around 120 outlets nationwide, according to corporate chef Jon Liss. This will be the business’ first overseas store, Liss revealed. The new Seoul store’s owner, Jun Hyun-joon, said he was drawn to The
FoodMay 16, 2013
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Deep-fried pork rolls (dwaeji gogi mari twiguim)
In this deep-fried dish, thin pork slices are rolled up with perilla leaves (kkaennip) and julienned chili peppers. They are then battered and deep fried until golden brown. The strong taste of the perilla leaves nicely balanced with the sweetness of the chili peppers, gives a robust flavor to the mildly flavored pork. Deep fried in light batter, the result is a crispy outside layer and a burst of flavor inside. These little delights are great for parties as they can be prepared ahead of time an
FoodMay 16, 2013
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Pop music“Seoul Jazz Festival 2013”: The annual Seoul Jazz Festival is a two-day concert event featuring many jazz and jazz-inspired acts from all across the world. This year’s festival will feature more than 25 local and international headliners the Ramsey Lewis Electric Band with special guest Philip Bailey, Mika, Damien Rice, Kings of Convenience, the Parov Stellar Band, the Roy Hargrove Quintet and many more. Bands from the local jazz scene include Chung Won-young, La Ventana with 10cm, and
CultureMay 16, 2013
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Nature and art become one at Hansol Museum
WONJU, Gangwon Province ― Hansol Museum, home to a lifetime art collection of the founder and adviser to Hansol Group Lee In-hee, the eldest daughter of Samsung’s founding chairman Lee Byung-chul, opened its doors to the public on Wednesday. The museum attracted great attention from the public even before its opening with some big name art figures involved in the project, such as Japanese architect Tadao Ando, who designed the museum, and American artist James Turrell. Sitting next to Oak Valley
PerformanceMay 16, 2013
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Metallica and Muse to perform at ‘Super Concert’
American heavy metal band Metallica and English alternative rock band Muse will perform at Hyundai Card Super Concert 19 Citybreak in Seoul, the credit card company said on Wednesday. Muse will perform first on Aug. 17 followed by Metallica on Aug. 18.It will be Metallica’s first appearance in Korea in seven years: The band visited the country in 1998 and 2006. For Muse, the upcoming concert will mark the band’s fifth performance in the country. Their most recent show was at the 2010 Jisan Valle
PerformanceMay 16, 2013
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[Photo News] Helping violence victims
PeopleMay 16, 2013
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[Photo News] Greek envoy
PeopleMay 16, 2013
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Former U.S. envoy donates prize money to cycling body
Former U.S. Ambassador to Korea Kathleen Stephens donated 10 million won to the Korea Cycling Federation Wednesday, the federation said. The donation is part of 30 million won ($27,000) she received in prize money from the Sejong Culture Awards, which recognizes achievements to the promotion of Korean culture.Stephens was the first female U.S. ambassador to Korea, and served in Korea from 2008 to 2011. She is also among a handful of American officials who can speak fluent Korean and have much kn
PeopleMay 16, 2013
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Korea's best walking trails
The Korea Herald is launching a 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 has selected the 10 best places for walking and hiking. The first part of the series looks at how the walking boom started in Korea and what impact it has had on the economy and culture. It also offers brief introductions to the 10 walking trails Korea Herald reporters w
TravelMay 16, 2013