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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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Allen Ginsberg photos recall Beat generation
NEW YORK (AFP) ― The writers of the Beat Generation, who shocked America with their bohemian lifestyles and upended literature half a century ago, are celebrated in a new photo exhibit by one of their most famous members, Allen Ginsberg.The New York exhibition, “Beat Memories, the photographs of Allen Ginsberg,” comes just after the release of the movie “On the Road,” which has received generally good reviews for its dramatization of Jack Kerouac’s famous 1957 book of the same name.More than 80
CultureFeb. 6, 2013
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Rockefellers mark 50 years of cultural ties to Korea
The Asian Cultural Council, chaired by fifth-generation Rockefeller Wendy O’Neill, is celebrating 50 years of promoting cultural exchange between the U.S. and Asia.As a guest speaker at a YEOL Society for Korean Cultural Heritage lecture held at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul on Tuesday, O’Neill spoke of the family’s long-standing relationship with Asia, which can be traced back 150 years to when John D. Rockefeller gave a small donation to a missionary group in Korea in 1863.The
CultureFeb. 6, 2013
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Lorin Maazel, not a replacement but a savior
Music fans might have been let down when they learned two weeks ago that Ricardo Muti, chief conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, fell ill and could not make it to the orchestra’s first visit to Seoul for its Super Concert on Wednesday and Thursday at the Seoul Arts Center. But there is exhilarating news ― Maestro Lorin Maazel, chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, is replacing Muti and will perform the quintessential Mozart, Brahms, Verdi and Mendelssohn. Maazel, who is
CultureFeb. 6, 2013
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Korean actor Ahn Jae-wook receives surgery in U.S.
South Korea’s TV star Ahn Jae-wook is recovering after an emergency surgery for a stroke in the United States, his management agency said Wednesday.According to Jable Entertainment, Ahn received surgery for a subarachnoid hemorrhage berry aneurysm at a hospital in Las Vegas on Monday after experiencing serious headaches the previous day.He was visiting the home of the agency chief at that time, the agency said.“He is now recovering in an intensive care unit of the hospital and has no problem com
Feb. 6, 2013
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Stage musical planned around Gloria Estefan
NEW YORK (AP) ― Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio are hoping the rhythm is going to lead to Broadway.The duo on Tuesday announced that they’ve teamed up with the Nederlander Organization to try to create a musical based on their lives and take it to the Great White Way.“We are very excited to share this story, which is based on hope, determination and the belief that with hard work and passion, our dreams can become our reality. Our music has been a true reflection of who we are, where we ca
PerformanceFeb. 6, 2013
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A Grammy maybe? Carly Rae Jepsen heads for gold
NEW YORK (AP) ― Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe’’ became the soundtrack for endless viral online fun last year: U.S. infantry soldiers lip-synched to it in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province. So did James Franco and the U.S. Olympic swim team. Models from Abercrombie & Fitch showed off their abs to it, as did hair-whipping Miami Dolphins cheerleaders. Dogs have barked the whole song. Parodies of it have been parodied.Fellow singers from Katy Perry to Selena Gomez embraced the pop goodness.Even the C
PerformanceFeb. 6, 2013
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Clazziquai Project trio returns with ‘Blessed’
Electro-pop trio Clazziquai Project has made a much-anticipated return to the music scene with its fifth full album titled “Blessed.” This comeback is the first full album that the group has released in more than three years.On Tuesday, the three members DJ Clazzi, Alex and Horan released the 11-track album, which includes the track “Love Recipe” written by Horan herself. The album also includes the trio’s soundtrack single that was released last year titled “Can’t Go On My Own,” from the JTBC r
PerformanceFeb. 6, 2013
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U.S. Korean War vets to visit school they built
Five U.S. veterans of the Korean War (1950-1953) arrived in Korea on Wednesday to attend the graduation ceremony the following day of a high school built here by their unit during the Korean War, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said.Former soldiers John Curtis, Tony Kloekl, Clarence Meyer, Marshall Taggart and Marvin Jackson fought in the U.S. Army 40th Infantry Division.They will be presented with a plaque of appreciation from the ministry during the graduation ceremony. The ties
PeopleFeb. 6, 2013
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Ex-captain of rescued boat to enter university
The 60-year-old captain of the Samho Jewelry, a ship hijacked by Somali pirates in 2011, will enter Korea National Open University this spring. Seok Hae-hyun was wounded by the pirates during the rescue operation in January 2011, but has recovered.The former captain was recently accepted into the Department of Youth Education at the university.“I applied for the course because I want to serve society as an educator in a second life I was given after the near-death crisis,” he told Yonhap news ag
PeopleFeb. 6, 2013
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Maradona denies tax fraud
ROME (AFP) ― Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona said he was no fraudster in a video put out by his lawyer on Tuesday, as the former star disputes a claim that he owes Italian tax authorities millions of euros (dollars).“I am not a tax fraudster. I played football and other people signed for me,” Maradona, who played for Napoli, said in a video shot at his current residence in Dubai in which he spoke Italian.“I am not afraid of returning to Italy,” he said.“I never signed anything. The pe
PeopleFeb. 6, 2013
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Convicted ex-comedian files for bankruptcy
Comedian-turned-director Shim Hyung-rae, convicted for failing to pay wages to former employees at his movie production company, has recently filed for personal bankruptcy, according to legal sources Wednesday.The 55-year-old Shim, the head of Younggu-Art Entertainment, received a 10-month sentence, suspended for two years, and 80 hours of community service last month after being sued by former employees who demanded delayed monthly wages and severance pay.Shim filed for personal bankruptcy with
PeopleFeb. 6, 2013
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NY library book returned 55 years late, with $100
A long overdue book has finally been returned to the New York Public Library _ 55 years late.The Daily News (http://nydn.us/UwbR9z ) says the biography of a 16th-century priest called ``Fire of Francis Xavier‘’ was checked out of the Fort Washington branch in upper Manhattan on April 10, 1958.Library manager Jennifer Zarr tells the newspaper the book arrived at the library on Monday wrapped in a plain brown envelope with a check for $100 to cover the dues inside.She says library records don‘t go
CultureFeb. 6, 2013
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’Gangnam Style’ baby picks up Facebook hits
A video of a baby waking up to dance to Korean pop star Psy’s global hit “Gangnam Style” on Facebook is going viral.In the 30-second video posted on Wednesday, a sleeping baby in a carseat suddenly wakes up as soon as the radio plays “Gangnam Style.” He flails with eyes wide open as a little girl beside him howls with laughter.The posting received about 30,000 “likes” just four hours after being uploaded. By Kim Bo-ra / Intern Reporter(bora_kim@heraldcorp.com)<관련 한글 기사>"강남스타일"에 몸부림치는 아기 귀여워!"강남스
PerformanceFeb. 6, 2013
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90 percent of U.S. singles want to marry
Ninety percent of U.S. singles say they want to get married but 51 percent of women and 33 percent of men say they don‘t want a virgin, a survey found.Biological anthropologist Helen Fisher of Rutgers University and evolutionary biologist Justin R. Garcia of The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University said the 2012 study was based on a survey of 5,481 U.S. singles and 1,095 married people ages 21-65.The survey, sponsored by Match.com and conducted by MarketTools, found 47 percent of married peopl
CultureFeb. 6, 2013
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BFIA seeks council members
Busan Foundation for International Activities is looking for members of an advisory council. The council has members, including students, immigrant wives, migrant workers and English teachers. Meetings will be held twice a year, on Feb. 24 and in November. As well as meetings, council members will be asked to submit reports on given questions and develop ideas and advice for BFIA programs and ways to improve life in Busan.Council members will receive 70,000 won for each council meeting they atte
Expat LivingFeb. 5, 2013
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Seoul Players runs V-Day contest
Seoul Players is holding a contest to find the poster image to promote its 2013 V-Day events. The image will be used on flyers, posters and other material for the theater performances. V-Day is a campaign to stop violence against women and girls.Events in Seoul are a screening of “Until the Violence Stops” on Feb. 20, a performance of “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer” on March 9, and performances of “The Vagina Monologues” on March 15-17. Funds raised at the Seoul events will go to Ko
Expat LivingFeb. 5, 2013
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Ulsan expats host Bollywood night
Expats in Ulsan are hosting a Bollywood-themed night on Friday, featuring dancing, performances and food.The event is in aid of Ekal Youth Australia, a charity that supports education for poor children in third-world countries. The family-friendly event starts 6:30 p.m. at the Hyundai Foreigners’ Compound Clubhouse in Dong-gu, Ulsan.Entry is 15,000 won. Tickets are available at the clubhouses on bot the Hyundai Heavy foreigner compounds in Seobu-dong and Ggotbawi. Alternatively, you can call Dea
Expat LivingFeb. 5, 2013
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Hip-hop mixtape talks about the hard grind
Expat rapper Pinnacle TheHustler will be launching a mixtape next week featuring Korean and overseas MCs.That will be followed by a launch party on Feb. 15 at Club Naked in Hongdae, featuring short performances from several of the rappers on the mixtape, as well as DJs and prize giveaways. Pinnacle explained the concept of the album, called “Late Nights, Early Mornings,” was designed to reflect Korea’s hard-working culture.The mixtape features rappers from the U.S. including Dee-1. Korean rapper
Expat LivingFeb. 5, 2013
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Brewing relief for animals in need
Brewing beer is not usually considered a charitable activity, but Danielle and Matt Curtis have found a way to use their hobby to help animals in need.The husband and wife team started up Brown Jindo Brewing at the end of 2012, and are already struggling to keep up with demand. Grinding and boiling grain and putting it through a wort chiller in their tiny studio apartment in Daejeon has its challenges, but so far it has received an enthusiastic response from friends and fellow expats.“We were re
Expat LivingFeb. 5, 2013
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Kenyan, Brazilian universities set up Korean studies departments
The University of Nairobi in Kenya and the University of So Paulo in Brazil have recently established departments of Korean studies, the Korea Foundation said on Tuesday. The establishment of these departments at the top universities in their respective countries is expected to enhance awareness of Korea, the foundation said. On Tuesday, the University of Nairobi held a launch ceremony attended by Korean ambassador to Kenya Kim Chan-Woo and George Magoha, vice president of the university. The Un
CultureFeb. 5, 2013