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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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Medical feud leaves hospitals in financial crisis
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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Samsung mocks Apple over iPhone alarm glitch
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Chip up cycle won’t stay long: SK chief
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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Speaker floats dual citizenship as solution to falling births
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‘The world is too full of composers’
One of the common notions among the public, including classical music lovers, is that contemporary classical music is inaccessible. Every year hundreds of composers release new pieces but hardly a dozen get a chance to be performed on stage. Chin Un-suk, composer-in-residence of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, said this was because universities and institutions had been “rolling out” composers while the public was yet to even understand the concept of contemporary classical music. “Only a smal
PerformanceApril 10, 2013
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William Forsythe on Foucault’s ’space of otherness’
The “space of otherness” is what iconoclastic choreographer William Forsythe is bringing to Korea this week with the Korean stage debut of his 2006 work “Heterotopia.”A site-specific dance which requires the audience to move between two rooms on stage, “Heterotopia” explores the theme of language and its interpretation, as well as the meaning of theater as a space. The title of Forsythe’s work is derived from French philosopher Michel Foucalt’s essay “Des Espaces Autres,” which uses the term “He
PerformanceApril 10, 2013
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‘Amelie’ actress Tautou to host Cannes opening, closing ceremonies
PARIS (AFP) ― French actress Audrey Tautou, best known for the 2001 film “Amelie,” will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the Cannes Film Festival next month, one of the organizers said on Tuesday.The opening ceremony of the 66th Cannes Film Festival will take place on May 15 with the closing ceremony on May 26, pay-TV operator Canal+ said.Director Steven Spielberg has already been announced as the head of the festival jury.“Amelie,” set in Montmartre, was a critical and box office succ
FilmApril 10, 2013
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Carla Bruni scores hit with post-first lady album
PARIS (AFP) ― Former French first lady Carla Bruni’s new album rose to second place in the country’s music charts only a week after being released, her label Barclay Records told AFP on Tuesday.The album, “Little French Songs,” sold nearly 19,000 copies on CD and was downloaded 3,794 times between its release on April 1 and April 7, the label said.Bruni, a 45-year-old Italian-born former supermodel and singer, married then-president Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008 after a whirlwind romance.The new album
PerformanceApril 10, 2013
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Psy’s ‘Gentleman’ to be released worldwide Friday
Although Psy’s local agency YG Entertainment had previously announced that the rapper’s upcoming single would be released exclusively in Korea on April 12 ― a day before it was to be unveiled globally during a concert ― it has now been confirmed that “Gentleman” will be available worldwide on Friday. The “Gangnam Style” follow-up single will be released at midnight in 119 countries via local Korean music sites as well as iTunes. The global star completed the music video shoot for “Gentleman” on
PerformanceApril 10, 2013
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2013 Dream Concert announces all-star lineup
The annual summer K-pop concert event series known as the “Dream Concert” is back once again with this year’s show slated to feature some of the biggest names in the K-pop industry. This year’s 19th annual Dream Concert lineup will showcase 21 acts: Girls’ Generation, SHINee, Infinite, Kara, B2st, T-ara, Sistar, 2AM, 4minute, Secret, U-Kiss, ZE:A, EXO, B1A4, Rainbow, Huh Gak, Girls Day, Speed, BTOB, EvoL and VIXX. The Dream Concert series is one of the largest K-pop music festivals events of the
PerformanceApril 10, 2013
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Koh gets 5 years, anklet for sex attacks on minors
A Seoul court on Wednesday sentenced TV personality Koh Young-wook to five years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting minors.Koh, 37, the former member of the 90s popular singing group Roo-La, was found guilty of a total of four accounts of rape and sexual assault against three teenagers between July 2010 and December 2012.The Seoul Western District Court also ordered that Koh wear an electronic monitoring anklet for 10 years and that his personal information be made available to the pub
PeopleApril 10, 2013
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PGA star Choi to open youth golf center here
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Yonhap News) ― South Korean PGA Tour veteran Choi Kyoung-ju on Tuesday unveiled his plan to open a huge golf center in his native land, saying he wants to help young players hone their skills without worrying about costs.Ahead of the Masters, the season’s first major, at Augusta National Golf Club, Choi told reporters about his project, tentatively titled, “Build a Dream Nest.”“Young players in South Korea don’t really have a place where they can practice comfortably, and the s
PeopleApril 10, 2013
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NYC Met Museum gets $1b Cubist collection donation
Leonard Lauder, honorary chairman of cosmetics firm Estee Lauder, has given New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art an entire collection of Cubist art worth $1 billion.The collection which Lauder has assembled over more than four decades includes 78 works of Picasso, Braque, Gris and Leger, making it the biggest art donation ever made.The Met has long been trying to secure major artworks from the early 20th century. Thomas Campbell, CEO of the Met, said, “Lauder’s gift would be truly transformati
CultureApril 10, 2013
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Seoul global centers to show Korean films
Seorae and Itaewon Global Village Centers will each screen a movie for free this month, on April 16 and 25, respectively.Seorae GVC will show “Wandeuki (Punch),” the story of a wayward high school student who lives next door to his homeroom teacher.The film was one of the most popular Korean movies of 2011 and was noted for starring Jasmine Lee, who has since become the first ethnic minority National Assembly member, as the boy’s mother.The screening starts at 1:30 p.m. To reserve a spot, contac
Expat LivingApril 9, 2013
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Seoul Shakespeare takes on the Dane
Seoul Shakespeare Company takes on “Hamlet,” arguably the most revered of Shakespeare’s plays, starting this weekend in Daehangno.Directed by Jessica Adel, the project is partly crowd-funded, giving the company security in being able to put on future productions and the chance to play in a bigger theater in Hyehwa.“It was unbelievable,” said Lindsey Higgins, Seoul Shakespeare Company’s artistic director. “We were shooting for $3,000 this time and we were actually able to raise a little over $5,0
Expat LivingApril 9, 2013
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SIWA holding charity Latin gala
Seoul International Women’s Association will hold its Friday Fiesta Charity Gala on April 26 in a celebration of Latin American culture. The gala at the Grand Hyatt Hotel will raise money for Korean charities and starts at 7:30 p.m.The evening begins with a Latin-themed cocktail hour followed by a four-course meal of South American cuisine accompanied by wines donated by Pernod Ricard. The Mariachi Latin Band and DJ Mariya Maderich will provide music to keep the dance floor busy.The gala will in
Expat LivingApril 9, 2013
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Ulsan theater group seeks cast for short plays
Ulsan’s Industrial Theater Troupe is holding auditions on Thursday for “30 Plays in 60 Minutes.”The troupe will be writing its own material for the short play marathon, to be performed on July 13-14.The group is looking for actors with experience performing on stage, with the casting call to be held at Dongrami Theater at 8 p.m.Those looking to join in the performance will be asked to speak about their experience in theater acting and if they have done any writing, before a short drama workshop
Expat LivingApril 9, 2013
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Yeouido center offers business counseling
Yeouido Global Business Center is holding free one-on-one business counseling sessions on labor law Friday.Hanyoung Law Firm’s Oh Ga-hyun, who is adviser to Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys’ Association and labor law adviser to Seoul Global Center, will answer queries from both employees and employers.This includes contract issues, disciplinary action, termination and unpaid wages, labor relations and other issues such as maternity leave and workplace sexual harassment.The 20-30-minute ses
Expat LivingApril 9, 2013
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RASKB presents famous scholars’ ideas on Korea’s future
A lecture hosted by the Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch on April 23 will explore the views of leading scholars on the future of Korea.Scholar Emanuel Pastreich will present interviews conducted by think tank Asia Institute with experts including Francis Fukuyama, Benjamin Barber and Noam Chomsky.They touch on issues including welfare, education, trade and politics, and Pastreich hopes to follow the presentation with a discussion among attendees.Pastreich is associate professor of humanities a
Expat LivingApril 9, 2013
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Korean publishing houses head to London Book Fair
A total of 14 local publishing houses and literary organizations are participating in this year’s London Book Fair, according to the Korean Publishers Association.The participating publishers and organizations include Literature Translation Institute of Korea, Kong & Park, Inc., YeaRimDang Publishing Co., Ltd. and Sakyejul Publishing. The publishers will be exhibiting their books during the festival and seeking opportunities to publish them overseas.LTI Korea and the British Council are also joi
BooksApril 9, 2013
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‘Immortal Song,’ ‘I am a Singer’ showcased in Cannes
Several popular Korean reality televisions programs have been showcased in Cannes, France, as part of the 50th annual MIPTV (March International des Programmes de Tlvision ) conference. Korea Creative Content Agency said that KBS’ “Immortal Song,” MBC’s “I am a Singer,” SBS’ “Running Man” and tvN’s “Super Diva” were featured in the “Catch Korea’s Top-notch Format” showcase event on Saturday.“I am a Singer” producer Kim Young-hee along with “Immortal Song” producer Son Ga-young personally introdu
TelevisionApril 9, 2013
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Antwerp puts big, bold Rubens works into hiding
BRUSSELS (AP) ― The Antwerp Royal Museum of Fine Arts has put those big, bold Baroque works of its famous son Peter Paul Rubens into hiding ― if only for a renovation.Just as the famous Amsterdam Rijksmuseum in neighboring Netherlands has returned “The Night Watch’’ of its most famous painter, Rembrandt van Rijn, back in the main building after a ten-year renovation, Antwerp is hiding five oversized Rubens paintings in a special depot to protect them against the rough and tumble of four more yea
PerformanceApril 9, 2013
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Koolhaas unites architecture, design and fashion
MILAN (AP) ― Shedding his “puritanical’’ attitude against architects designing objects, Rem Koolhaas has shifted scale to create 11 pieces of furniture for the U.S. industrial design house Knoll. The Dutch architect’s creations, which premiered Monday ahead of Milan Design Week, include a dynamic counter ― a stack of three horizontal beams that can be transformed from a screen-like unit to cantilevered shelves and benches that invite people to sit, climb and lean in. The end result is a social/i
Arts & DesignApril 9, 2013
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Classic opera music given high-tech treatment
Ever-evolving computer technology has already made inroads into many fields of arts, bringing even those uninitiated in art closer to what is normally considered the high arts.An ambitious project has recently kicked off, marrying one of the trickiest genres of music ― opera ― with a cutting-edge 3-D media faade. Arguably the first such attempt in the world, all eyes are on it to see if it can nurture a new generation of opera buffs. At the “IAM Opera Gala 2013” to be held at Seoul Arts Center O
CultureApril 9, 2013