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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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Daegu Theater Troupe seeks your ‘Love Secrets’
Daegu Theater Troupe wants to know your romantic secrets.The troupe plans to stage a performance on Valentine’s Day based on stories of love submitted to it in confidence.Michael Randall, who will be directing the ‘Love Secrets’ project, said he had been a part of similar projects before in other countries, but this one would be unique because it was asking for the Daegu community’s help in creating the play to be performed. “While in Italy, I was a part of a theater ensemble that created a play
Expat LivingDec. 4, 2012
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‘The View from Here’ explores porn addiction
An expat filmmaker is screening an early version of his film to attract funding for a final version.“The View from Here” looks at two expats trying to mend a broken relationship with a weekend by the Korean coast.But the new environment only brings their problems into sharper focus, and the trip begins to tear them apart.Having finished a 65-minute version of the film, Lambert is using crowdfunding to fund a final version, supporting the project with live screenings in and around Seoul.The film
Expat LivingDec. 4, 2012
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Sculptor Ahn Chul-hyun’s work showcased at Art Miami
Korean artist Ahn Chul-hyun showcases his sculptural works at the international fine art event, Art Miami, this week. The Baltimore-based Korean sculptor will present his unique sculptures at the art week until Dec. 9. Ahn has received growing recognition in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East and has participated in a group exhibition, “Aha! Moment,” at the Seoul Arts Center in Korea. He held a solo exhibition at C. Grimaldis Gallery in Baltimore last year. Ahn is known for sculptures that exp
PerformanceDec. 4, 2012
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Seoul’s own winter wonderland
Following is part of a series exploring unique museums, collections and the passionate collectors behind them. ― Ed.For 20 years, Oh Ran-hee has dedicated her life to one thing ― ice. As an ice sculptor and general manager of the Ice Gallery in Seoul, Oh has made it her mission to offer people an opportunity to enjoy ice more than just one week out of the year. “It used to be if you wanted to see ice sculptures, you would have to go abroad, really far away,” she said. “But now, you can see ice
CultureDec. 4, 2012
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JK Rowling’s novel for adults to be adapted for TV
LONDON (AFP) ― The first book for “grown-ups” by Harry Potter author JK Rowling is to be adapted into a television series, the BBC announced Monday.“The Casual Vacancy,” Rowling’s darkly comic novel set in a seemingly idyllic English village, was published in September and the TV version is set to air on the BBC’s flagship BBC One channel in 2014.The 47-year-old’s series about the young wizard was adapted into eight blockbuster movies, but Rowling insisted that television was the best medium for
BooksDec. 4, 2012
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Bin Laden thriller wins New York critics award
NEW YORK (AFP) ― The prestigious New York Film Critics Circle gave “Zero Dark Thirty,” Kathryn Bigelow’s thriller about the hunt for Osama bin Laden, a new shove in the direction of Oscar glory Monday.The director of the Oscar-winning “The Hurt Locker” is quickly gathering buzz for her latest war drama, which recounts the decade-long search for the al-Qaida founder and his killing in Pakistan in May 2011.The critics group named the film best of 2012 and Bigelow best director. Honors from the NYF
FilmDec. 4, 2012
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‘Love 911’ heartwarming and touching
After enjoying diverse genres of movies throughout the year, Korea’s film scene is seeing the arrival of a feel-good romance just in time for Christmas.Titled “Love 911,” the film features top stars Go Soo (“The Front Line”) and Han Hyo-joo (“Always,” “Gwanghae: Who Became the King”) as a firefighter and a medical doctor who both struggle to come to terms with their past. While the film pivots around the romance between Go and Han, the movie also manages to successfully deal with some serious ma
FilmDec. 4, 2012
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Will and Kate expecting baby, U.K. palace confirms
LONDON (AP) ― Britain doesn’t have to wait any longer: Prince William’s wife, Kate, is pregnant. St. James’s Palace made the announcement Monday, saying that the Duchess of Cambridge ― formerly Kate Middleton ― has a severe form of morning sickness and is currently in a London hospital. William was at his wife’s side. The news drew congratulations from around the world, with the hashtag “royalbaby” trending globally on Twitter. The couple’s first child will be third in line to the throne ― behin
PeopleDec. 4, 2012
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Korea America Friendship Society reception due Thursday
The Korea America Friendship Society will host the 2012 year-end reception at the Grand Ballroom in Millennium Seoul Hilton, Thursday.About 200 guests expected at the dinner event include Gen. Kwon Oh-sung, deputy commander of the Combined Forces Command; Leslie A. Bassett, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy; and Lt. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas, deputy commander of the U.S. Forces in Korea.U.S. soldiers in Korea and members of the society will also join the year-end event.The Children’s Choir o
PeopleDec. 4, 2012
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Mitt Romney rejoins board of Marriott hotel
NEW YORK (AP) ― Ex-presidential candidate Mitt Romney is rejoining Marriott International’s board of directors. He’s held the post with the hotel chain twice before. The first time was from 1993 to 2002, when he left to campaign for governor of Massachusetts, and from 2009 to 2011, when he left to start his campaign for the presidency. It’s the first job announcement Romney has made since he lost the November election to President Barack Obama. Romney has kept a low profile since the election. H
PeopleDec. 4, 2012
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Anne Hathaway trained hard for ‘Dark Knight Rises’ role
Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway admits she underwent a “complete transformation” to play the villainous vixen Selina Kyle in the big-screen blockbuster “The Dark Knight Rises.”Starring Christian Bale as Batman and Tom Hardy as his nemesis Bane, the movie is the third and final installment in director Christopher Nolan‘s Dark Knight trilogy. Returning for the final movie are “Batman Begins” and “The Dark Knight” cast veterans Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. Best known for her roles
FilmDec. 4, 2012
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JK Rowling's novel for adults to be adapted for TV
The first book for "grown-ups" by Harry Potter author JK Rowling is to be adapted into a television series, the BBC announced Monday."The Casual Vacancy", Rowling's darkly comic novel set in a seemingly idyllic English village, was published in September and the TV version is set to air on the BBC's flagship BBC One channel in 2014.The 47-year-old's series about the young wizard was adapted into eight blockbuster movies, but Rowling insisted that television was the best medium for an adaptation
BooksDec. 4, 2012
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U.S. magician burned in Dominican TV ’stunt’
A magician from the United States said Monday he is getting medical treatment and pursuing legal action after the host of a TV show in the Dominican Republic set him on fire in an apparent stunt. Wayne Houchin said he is receiving treatments for burns on his face, scalp and hands that occurred when the guest host of the “Closer to the Stars,” program abruptly tossed a fistful of flaming liquid at him during a Nov. 26 taping of the show. “I am still in a lot of pain but I am recovering,
TelevisionDec. 4, 2012
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Prince William, Kate expecting a baby
Britain's Prince William and his wife, Kate, are expecting their first child, St. James Palace announced Monday.The couple married in April 2011 and have been watched closely since for any sign of producing a new heir to the throne."Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby," the palace said in a statement. "The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry
EntertainmentDec. 4, 2012
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Mayfield Hotel opens residential suites
Mayfield Hotel has opened residential suites targeting business travelers and long-term visitors to Korea.Located in western Seoul, the hotel is 5 minutes and 30 minutes away from Gimpo and Incheon International Airports, respectively. It also offers easy and fast access to major destinations in the city center such as Yeouido and the Kintex convention center. The hotel offers a unique blend of warm hospitality and comfort from nature as it is built in a forest. A total of 57 suite rooms with ni
TravelDec. 3, 2012
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Restoration work revealed at Deoksu Palace
The Cultural Heritage Administration on Monday unveiled the ongoing restoration of Deoksu Palace’s Seokjojeon building, the Western-style building that served as the residence of the Korean royal family in the early 20th century. The building is to open to the public in the latter part of 2013 as the Daehan Empire History Museum. “The project that was initiated in 2008 is near completion. We have gathered information from all over the world and have managed to do the ceiling and most of the floo
CultureDec. 3, 2012
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Korean media artist Jin Si-yon makes one-of-a-kind media art
For Korean media artist Jin Si-yon, light has been an important medium that connects technology and humanity. By incorporating various technologies using LED lights and motion sensors, he elevates video images on flat screens to three-dimensional forms and moving sculptures. The exhibition at Jean Gallery in Seoul presents a comprehensive selection of Jin’s works using lights, mainly LEDs. In “Flow,” Jin creates a new media art form that incorporates dance, music and technology. By attaching ton
PerformanceDec. 3, 2012
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Five unusual dates on Thursdays
A young man and a woman become close, have a child, choose not to get married, and remain friends for many years. The ex-lovers are now in their 50s; they have been through almost everything together except marriage.Acting veterans Jo Jae-hyun and Bae Jong-ok, who have mostly worked in TV and films, are co-starring in the theater adaptation of “Thursday Romance” this winter. The play is a local adaptation of French writer Marie Cardinal’s 1994 novel “Les Jeudis de Charles et Lula (Thursdays of C
PerformanceDec. 3, 2012
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Psy to perform at Christmas show in Washington
Psy, along with legendary R&B icon Diana Ross, pop singer Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty from the TV series “Smash,” Chris Mann from “The Voice” and “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery are all gearing up to spread some holiday cheer in the U.S. capital by performing in front of the Obamas at the 31st “Christmas in Washington 2012” winter special. The annual holiday performance is traditionally attended by the president and the first lady, and joined by many other prominent figures in Washington, D.
PerformanceDec. 3, 2012
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Monument built in U.S. to remember ‘comfort women’
A monument that commemorates the suffering of Korean women forced by Japan into sexual slavery during World War II has been established in the U.S., officials close to the matter said Sunday.The unveiling ceremony for the monument was held on Saturday (U.S. time) in front of the AR Galleria shopping mall building located in Orange County, California, they said.The monument was built with donations made by local Korean compatriots and government support. An explanatory carving explains that many
PeopleDec. 3, 2012