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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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Samsung mocks Apple over iPhone alarm glitch
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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Chip up cycle won’t stay long: SK chief
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Speaker floats dual citizenship as solution to falling births
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Psy’s ‘Happening’ concert attracts worldwide attention
Back on his home turf where the 12-year veteran in the Korean entertainment scene is known for more than just the galloping choreography of “Gangnam Style,” the unexpected global K-pop phenom Psy electrified the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Saturday night, attracting around 45,000 local fans as well as more than 130,000 online viewers. The atmosphere at the World Cup Stadium was filled with intense excitement and anticipation from the tens of thousands roaring out and chanting for Psy during the e
PerformanceApril 14, 2013
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Best-selling self-help author dies at 59
Goo Bon-hyeong, a best-selling author of self-help books, died of lung cancer on Saturday. He was 59. Goo published the first self-help book “Farewell to Something Familiar” in 1998, which led the rise of self-help literature in Korea and the establishment of his own self-help research company, the Goo Bon-hyeong Change Management Lab, in 2000.He wrote four other books and numerous columns for newspapers, and held workshops.His motivational lectures attracted hundreds of participants, especially
PeopleApril 14, 2013
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Ethiopian Korean War veterans enact departure for conflict
Ethiopian veterans of the Korean War have reenacted Ethiopian troops’ departure for the Korean Peninsula to fight for South Korea in the 1950-1953 conflict. The Ethiopian Korean War Veterans Association held the enactment in Addis Ababa with about 150 veterans attending, Yonhap News reported from the eastern African state’s capital.The association, which has held annual memorial services in early May, reenacted the departure for the first time to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the war.
PeopleApril 14, 2013
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Will Billboard interest in K-pop expand the market?
“The vibrant, two-hour, Michael Jackson-level affair has begun.”The excerpt from G-Dragon’s video interview was posted on U.S. Billboard under the title “G-Dragon Opens Up at World Tour Kickoff” on April 4. The 15-minute video was posted online with an article about G-Dragon’s second solo concert “One of a Kind” on March 30 and 31 at Seoul Olympic Stadium. Also in the interview was Stacey Walker, G-Dragon World Tour’s co-creative director, who praises G-Dragon as having elements of both Michael
April 14, 2013
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The real meaning of the birth of ‘K Pop Star 2’ Akdong Musician
If one translates “akdong” straight into English, it would be “mischievous child,” similar to French author Jean Cocteau’s “enfant terrible.” Challenging against what the former generation has defined as their misbehaviors, these akdong are troublesome beings to the adults. So does the appearance of these akdong in K-pop necessarily mean the crisis of internationally acclaimed Korean music? The result is the opposite. Presented as a type of irony or sarcasm, the Akdong Musician duo is the first
April 14, 2013
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Blue bird, CNBLUE and the origin of love DNA
“Searching for happiness across someone else’s fence is foolish. You should look for the blue bird of happiness under your own eaves.” The most famous group of people that lives by this advice by Maurice Maeterlinck in “The Blue Bird” is probably the K-pop boy band CNBLUE. CNBLUE consists of four talented artists: Lee Jong-hyun, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Jung-shin and the leader, Jung Yong-hwa. Each member is a singer-songwriter, actor and producer. The full name of the band is “Code Name BLUE.” “BLUE
April 14, 2013
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Psy returns to limelight as a ‘mother father gentleman’
By Julie Jackson “Kim Jong who?” was the line that kicked off the New York Daily News article that introduced the release of YouTube sensation Psy’s long-awaited follow-up song to global hit “Gangnam Style.” While the current political tension between the Koreas is making headlines around the globe, the buzz about Psy’s follow-up single “Gentleman” has begun to overshadow talk of missiles and war. Psy had kept people around the world on their toes for months with promises of a new song and
April 14, 2013
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Psy sweeps stage with 'Gentleman'
South Korean rapper Psy swept his home-turf stage Saturday, unveiling the dance and music video of his new single "Gentleman" for the first time, a day after he released the much-anticipated song. About 45,000 fans enthusiastically danced along, shouting "Psy", during a two-hour concert at World Cup Stadium in western Seoul. The concert, dubbed "HAPPENING," was streamed live on YouTube. The strong-beat "Gentleman," a follow-up to his previous global smash hit "Gangnam Style," satirizes a ta
April 14, 2013
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Psy, Braun talk about making history
Psy’s highly anticipated follow-up single “Gentleman” was first unveiled around the world in 119 countries on midnight on Friday and immediately topped all the local charts upon its release. In the new single, the rapper speaks of being a self-proclaimed “gentleman” attempting to woo women at a party with his charms. The international superstar Psy attended a press conference in Seoul decked out in his signature suit and sunglasses along with his global music manager Scooter Braun hours before h
PerformanceApril 13, 2013
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Psy's "Gentleman" sweeps iTunes chart
South Korean rapper Psy's new single "Gentleman" swept the iTunes Chart at home and abroad, its agency said Saturday, just one day after the much-anticipated release of the strong-beat song. The new single entered top 10 iTunes Single Chart in many Asian, European and South American countries, YG Entertainment said, adding that it topped the Vietnamese chart. As a follow-up to his previous global smash hit "Gangnam Style," Gentleman satirizes a tacky man who calls himself a gentleman. The
PerformanceApril 13, 2013
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Hanok, where humans live with nature
Sound engineer Choi Jung-hoon and his wife Park Hyun-sook moved into a hanok, or Korean traditional house, in Tongui-dong, central Seoul, in August 2011. The one-story house, believed to have been built more than 100 years ago, is located in a narrow and crooked alley behind small galleries near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The area is clustered with hanok and old one-story abodes which create a humble, tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Choi and Park, with their children, 5-year-old Jae-yul and 9-month
CultureApril 12, 2013
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Hanok style spreads
With more people seeking hanok, or traditional Korean housing, Western-style buildings are also beginning to adopt hanok features. In search of Korean spaceInterior design is the sector of architecture that is most to the Korean touch. Woomi Construction last year featured “Han Style” for its Woomi Fahrenheit apartment in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province. Right past the entrance is a “sarangchae” room, a guest room that guarantees both privacy for the hosts and comfort for the guests. The entrance t
CultureApril 12, 2013
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The hidden nightlife of Geondae
In terms of nightlife, the top places on most Seoulites’ lists are Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae, with their never-ending supply of bars, clubs and restaurants. But frequent trips might not always be so kind on the wallet, with expensive cover charges, taxi rides and rising drink prices.Each neighborhood in Seoul has its local watering holes and nightlife, but one such area has been consistently popular, whether it’s for its cheap drinks and eats or busy but relatively less crowded area. The Konk
FoodApril 12, 2013
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Classical Music“Ars Nova”: The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra is holding its “Ars Nova” concert series on April 16 and 19, dedicated to contemporary classical music. Under the theme of “Vienna,” a chamber unit of the SPO will perform music by Alban Berg, Hans Abrahamsen’s rearrangement of Arnold Schonberg, Georg Friedrich Haas, Bae Dong-jin and Olga Neuwirth at 7:30 p.m. on April 16 at Sejong Chamber Hall. On April 19 at 8 p.m. at LG Arts Center, the music of Charles Ives, Bernd Zimmermann, Albert
CultureApril 12, 2013
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Box Office: Norigae, Fist of Legend, Broken City
Opening April 18Drama. Directed by Choi Seung-ho. The beautiful young actress Jung Ji-hae (Min Ji-hyeon) dies and the media rails against the sexual bribery rampant in the entertainment industry. With the victim dead, the accused are the only ones left in court, rendering the trial useless. The young actress had been taken advantage of by a film director and producer who is successful in the entertainment business. As he is an important man in the industry, people decline to testify. Lee Jang-ho
FilmApril 12, 2013
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Eyelike: Molly Ringwald brings genuineness on jazz debut
Molly Ringwald brings genuineness on jazz debutMolly Ringwald“Except Sometimes”(Concord Music Group)In her signature roles, she was the ingénue. And while it may not be fair to compare Molly Ringwald the actress with Molly Ringwald the singer, it is hard to ignore the genuineness seen in her characters that also flavors this collection of jazz standards called “Except Sometimes.”Ringwald‘s voice is unaffected, clear and, at moments, vulnerable. She challenges her range, and coaxes complexity fro
PerformanceApril 12, 2013
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‘42’ takes on an epic and epochal story and doesn’t blow it
Earnest, righteous, historically accurate and often entertaining, writer-director Brian Helgeland’s “42” is pretty much all you could hope for in a Jackie Robinson film biography.Minus the excitement, which given how well-known Robinson’s story is to baseball fans, is no cardinal sin. And the cast is more adequate than thrilling.It’s the sort of story that you find yourself hoping they don’t screw up ― that the baseball will be convincing, that the racism isn’t watered down, that the actor playi
FilmApril 12, 2013
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Asia to see growth in travel despite political tensions
The Asia travel market will continue to grow despite lingering political tensions, including territorial disputes and more recently, the North Korean issue, according to Peter Yang, marketing director of the online hotel booking site Hotels.com.“We are just at the tip of the iceberg. China recently beat Germany in terms of per person travel expenditure. We will see more and more (Asian) people traveling abroad. (From the tip of the iceberg) it’s going to slide down to the middle part. That’s whe
TravelApril 12, 2013
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Two hotels in Gangwon join Benikea
Chuncheon Hotel and Hotel Biz Inn in Gangwon Province have joined the Benikea chain of hotels, certified by the Korea Tourism Organization. Benikea chain hotels are a group of reasonably priced hotels in Korea whose services are approved by the state tourism agency. Chuncheon Hotel in Chuncheon and Hotel Biz Inn in Wonju offer easy access to nearby tourist attractions. There are currently 56 Benikea chain hotels in Korea, including a few in the Seoul metropolitan area such as Hotel Acacia in Seo
TravelApril 12, 2013
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Hawaii releases ‘Infinite Challenge’ package
The Hawaiian Tourism Board has released a travel package that includes activities that members of MBC show “Infinite Challenge” experienced for their special episode in Hawaii. The weekend show filmed a special multipart episode in Hawaii in March which ran for three weeks from March 23. The travel package includes direct round-trip flights between Incheon and Honolulu on Asiana Airlines; free room upgrades at the Hilton Hawaiian Village; water sports activities in Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, the be
TravelApril 12, 2013