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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Park brothers reunite for another short
After their first Berlin-winning project together, the famous Park brothers are back with another short film ― this time about a pansori artist and his young student. Director Park Chan-wook (“Oldboy,” “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance”) and his brother and media artist Park Chan-kyong in 2011 won the top prize at Berlinale for their short “Night Fishing.” The 30-minute fantasy film, which touches on local shamanism and dreams, was shot entirely with an iPhone 4.The Park brothers launched a co-direct
FilmDec. 30, 2012
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‘God particle’ scientist and Olympic uniform designer get honors
LONDON (AP) ― Stella McCartney, who designed the uniforms worn by Britain’s record-smashing Olympic team, and Scottish physicist Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the so-called “God particle,” are among the hundreds being honored by Queen Elizabeth II this New Year.The list is particularly heavy with Britain’s Olympic heroes, but it also includes “Star Wars” actor Ewan McGregor, eccentric English singer Kate Bush, Roald Dahl illustrator Quentin Blake, and Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, the royal aide
PeopleDec. 30, 2012
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Curious seek destiny in New Year
The man wrote down the birth date and searched through his books. A little later, he scribbled down some Chinese characters and murmured a few words.“So, it seems like you’ve had a tough year,” he said. “Your life has been led by other people’s noses. Your health hasn’t been too good and you have the urge to drop everything and run away only to be stopped by the harsh reality.” The visitor, listening to every word, nodded.“But I don’t think you should quit your job,” the man went on. “You fortun
CultureDec. 28, 2012
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Calendar
Dance“The 50th Anniversary of Yook Wansoon Modern Dance Festival”: In celebration of the 50th anniversary of modern dancer and scholar Yook Wan-soon, a special dance festival will be held in Seoul. Born in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, Yook majored in physical education at Ewha Womans University and studied contemporary dance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. After retuning to Seoul, she had her first solo performance at the National Theater of Korea, the first American-style cont
PerformanceDec. 28, 2012
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Eyelike:
Joa Band stays true to unique sound Joa Band“Melting the Moon”(Sony Music)Korean folk rockers Joa Band have released their latest release, “Melting the Moon.” The album’s quirky and non-flashy style is certainly in keeping with the band’s unique sound. The best way to describe Joa Band and this album is, “All things opposite of what is mainstream and in vogue, but in a good way.” The three-track EP is a slight shift from previous work but stays true to the distinctive sounds we’ve come to expect
PerformanceDec. 28, 2012
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KTO holds ski festival for Russian tourists
The Korea Tourism Organization is holding a ski festival for Russian tourists at Yong Pyong Resort and High 1 Resort in Gangwon Province in January. The “Ru-Ski Festival” will feature ski and snowboard lessons and competitions, traditional dance and music performances and entertainment activities to show diverse aspects of Korean culture to tourists. The festival will be held from Jan. 1-4 at High 1 Resort and from Jan. 4-7 at Yong Pyong Resort. According to the KTO, more than 2,000 tourists hav
TravelDec. 28, 2012
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Box Office
Life of Pi (U.S.)Opening Jan. 1 Drama. Action. Adventure. Directed by Ang Lee. Pi (Suraj Sharma)’s family prepares to move upon hearing that the government’s financial aid for the family’s zoo will be cut off. The family boards a ship to Canada with their zoo animals. But an unexpected storm sinks the ship and only Pi, who gets on a lifeboat, survives the deadly accident. On the lifeboat, an injured zebra, a starved hyena and an orangutan with a handful of bananas increase the tension. However,
FilmDec. 28, 2012
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‘Zero Dark Thirty’ spares few details in the hunt for bin Laden
“Zero Dark Thirty” begins in our mind’s eye ― our memories of 9/11 play out as a black screen is backed by the sounds of news reports, 911 emergency calls and tearful dying messages left on voice mails.The movie about the long hunt for Osama bin Laden will have plenty to show us. But “Hurt Locker” writer Mark Boal and director Kathryn Bigelow want us to provide the rationale for the next 2 hours. What they’re about to depict is the spy’s-eye-view of this epic search ― the tedium of false leads,
FilmDec. 28, 2012
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The Shilla Seoul selected best hotel in Seoul
The Shilla Seoul has been named the best hotel in Seoul by Travel and Leisure magazine. The hotel received the highest mark of 91.16 ever given to a local hotel in Korea. The magazine selects the 500 top-rated hotels around the world based on surveys by its readers. “The score proves our competitiveness in the global hotel industry and promotes the image of Korea, having our brand known to the world,” said a hotel official. The Shilla Seoul is scheduled to undergo renovation from Jan. 10 to July
TravelDec. 28, 2012
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KORAIL selects best train stations
The Korea Railroad Corporation named Yeonsan Station, Jeonchon Station, Yeosu Expo Station and Chuncheon Station as the best stations for the year 2012. The selections were made based on the revenues they earned and customer service. The small stations have attracted hundreds of visitors with unique activities. According to the KORAIL, Yeonsan Station became the most visited train station as a destination in itself thanks to various hands-on experiences created by its two staff. Jeonchon Station
TravelDec. 28, 2012
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Brunei: Tropical sultanate, golfing paradise
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN ― Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who is also the country’s prime minister, has often topped lists of the richest men in the world. That’s because the small sultanate ― one of only two remaining in the world today ― has a rich history of oil and gas production.Perhaps less known is the fact that more than three-quarters of the country is covered by untouched rainforest.Simply translated as “the abode of peace,” Brunei Darussalam is one of the unexpected treasures of Southea
TravelDec. 28, 2012
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Airports trade layover horror for ‘terminal bliss’
CHICAGO (AP) ― Getting stranded at a U.S. airport once meant enduring hours of boredom in a kind of travel purgatory with nothing to eat but fast food. These days, it can seem more like passing through the gates of Shangri-la to find spas, yoga studios, luxury shopping and restaurant menus crafted by celebrity chefs in terminals with a calming, sleek design.Stung by airline bankruptcies and mergers, more U.S. airports are hunting for alternative revenue streams by hiring top design firms to tran
TravelDec. 28, 2012
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Winter special cuisine at Sheraton Grande Walkerhil
The hotel’s restaurants introduce winter special menus until Jan. 31. Ondal, the Korean royal cuisine restaurant, will present sanchae bibimbap ― root vegetables and green vegetables mixed with rice ― and seafood silky tofu stew for those looking for a high-protein, low-fat meal. In addition, Kiyomizu, the authentic Japanese restaurant, presents special blowfish dishes through Feb. 28. Blowfish is low in calories and high in protein, and has beneficial effects on blood circulation and diabetes.
FoodDec. 28, 2012
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New Year’s celebration at Hyatt Regency Jeju
The hotel is hosting a New Year’s Countdown Party on Dec. 31 with a festive Happy New Year Buffet that will be served at Terrace Caf from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. In addition, a New Year’s Eve raffle will be held starting at 7 p.m. and winners will receive accommodation vouchers that can be used in Hyatt hotels all around the world. The raffle event will be held at the hotel’s lobby lounge from 9 p.m.-11 p.m. with a special “Nanta” performance staged by Jeju Island children. At 6:30 a.m, Jan. 1, the hotel
FoodDec. 28, 2012
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‘Secret key package’ at Lotte Hotel World
The hotel offers a “Secret Key Package” until Feb. 28 to warm your body and mind during the cold winter season. The “Secret Key Package” provides exquisite relaxation in the middle of the city with one night’s stay in a Deluxe Room, SK-II Boutique Spa program for two, two Lotte Cinema movie tickets and one Krispy Kreme coupon. Guests may choose from three options: Pitera, Signature and LXP Royal. The Pitera program package includes a facial massage and the Signature program package covers foot s
FoodDec. 28, 2012
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Fortune cookie event at Millennium Seoul Hilton
Celebrating the New Year, Taipan, the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, presents a special fortune cookie promotion from Jan. 1-Feb. 28 with an opportunity to win various prizes. Guests dining on one of “The Monk Jumps Over the Wall” set menus or whose dining bills exceed 200,000 won for two persons will receive these special fortune cookies. Inside the cookies, on the hidden slip of paper, are chances to win various prizes, which include certificates for hotel stays and meals at hotel restaurants. “T
FoodDec. 28, 2012
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Goguma Juk, (sweet potato porridge)
Goguma Juk is a long-cooked sweet-potato porridge made with sticky rice powder. It has a sweet and nutty flavor.Ingredients● 2 sweet potatoes (yams)● 3 cups milk● 4 tbsp sticky rice powder● 100 g water● 2 tbsp honey● 1/2 tsp salt1. Clean sweet potatoes and rinse well with water.2. Set up a steamer over high heat. Once it starts to steam (which takes approximately 9 minutes), put sweet potatoes in the steamer and steam them for about 15 minutes. Peel the skins.3. Blend it with half the amount of
FoodDec. 28, 2012
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Signature cocktails to hail 2013
Champagne tends to be the libation du jour when New Year’s Eve rolls around, but seasoned party revelers know the many hours preceding the stroke of midnight often result in a wide variety of drinks downed, including, especially if bar hopping, cocktails.With New Year’s Eve falling on a Monday, some sippers might opt for quality over quantity to avoid the aftermath of heavy drinking, ushering in 2013 by lingering over a top-notch cocktail or two before popping the Champagne. To that end, The Rit
FoodDec. 28, 2012
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50 Cent Live in Korea Tour cancelled
Attempts to bring the hip-hop mogul 50 Cent to Korea have failed once again. With less than three weeks before the rapper was supposed put on a show, it has been announced that “50 Cent Live in Korea” has been cancelled. Representatives from Smaf Production and Project K made the announcement on Thursday that both of the 50 Cent concerts in Seoul and Busan, which were originally scheduled to be held on Jan. 12 and 13, respectively, had been cancelled. It was reported that the concerts were to ha
PerformanceDec. 28, 2012
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Big Bang, 2NE1 make NYT’s ‘Best Concerts of 2012’
Performances by Big Bang and 2NE1 have been included in the New York Times’ “Best Concerts of 2012.” In a list compiled by the music critics of the newspaper, 2NE1 and Big Bang placed second after rapper Jay-Z.Although both groups have yet to release a hit song in the U.S., their fan base there is big enough to earn them the spotlight, the newspaper said. The critics said that the concerts, both held at the Prudential Center, Newark, captivated “thousands of young, paying fans eager to see the g
Dec. 28, 2012