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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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China outpaces Korea in smaller OLED shipments for 1st time
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What is Hybe’s next move?
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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Samsung Electronics Q1 operating profit soars; chip biz returns to profit
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[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan
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Photos show Einstein‘s brain ’different‘
Recently discovered photographs of Albert Einstein‘s brain made after his death show it was unlike those of most people, a U.S. researcher says.After Einstein died in 1955, his brain was removed and photographed but many of the photos were thought to be lost for more than 55 years.Fourteen were recently uncovered by the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Md., as part of a donation from the estate of Thomas Harvey, the pathologist who took the original photos, USA Today repo
CultureNov. 19, 2012
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‘Korea must re-think its ODA’
Korea’s development assistance approach focused on loans is wrong-headed and, instead, it should extend grants to poor countries, a former top official of the Korea International Cooperation Agency said.Song In-yeup, who has been a top KOICA official and a country-level representative in eight poor nations around the world, said Korea’s current emphasis on loans over grants both tarnishes Korea’s image abroad and, worst of all, does little to pull countries out of poverty.Song is experienced in
PeopleNov. 18, 2012
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Feltsman goes strong for Bach
It might seem quite peculiar for a Russian pianist to specialize in Bach when indigenous powerhouses such as Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Prokofiev rule the classical music scene. But to Vladimir Feltsman, it was natural. “Yes, Tchaikovsky is a great composer. But it was Bach that led me to music and sustained me all the way to here,” he said in his interview with The Korea Herald on Friday, a day before his “Sejong Soloists with Vladimir Feltsman,” held at Goyang Aramnuri. “Those who do not k
CultureNov. 18, 2012
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Ministry to launch foundation for artists
A foundation for the welfare of artists will be launched on Monday, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Sunday. The organization, “Korea Welfare Foundation for Artists,” will work on the reinforcement of social welfare for artists, including support for the livelihood of less-privileged artists and their employment as well as the management of funds for artists. The establishment came after a relevant law guaranteeing stronger social welfare for artists came into effect on Sunday. T
CultureNov. 18, 2012
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2PM releases new album via clothing line
A unique method of purchasing music has been unveiled: In collaboration with the global fashion brand, the United Colors of Benetton, the K-pop idol group 2PM recently released their new cutting-edge album, “2PM Clothes Album,” which allows fans to access the album’s music files through a scan code imprinted on special clothing items.The clothes album features a bar code that fans can scan using their smartphones, which will take them to a phone application that will grant them access the album’
PerformanceNov. 18, 2012
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Reliving royalty in pictures
King Gojong of the Korean Empire enjoyed having his picture taken. He gladly allowed Percival Lowell, who visited Korea as a foreign secretary and counselor for a special Korean diplomatic mission to the U.S. in 1883, to take his photo for the first time. He later included the photo in his travel story book “Joseon: The Land of the Morning Calm.” Gojong was frequently photographed by Western visitors to his country, who published the pictures in foreign publications. Experts later saw it as Gojo
PerformanceNov. 18, 2012
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The staying power of 'Gangnam Style'
President Obama, the mayor of London, China's top dissident artist and Madonna -- every time someone signals the death of "Gangnam Style" up pops another high-profile figure to keep the phenomenon alive. In the four months since the music video by South Korean rapper Psy went viral on YouTube, it has been name-checked and imitated by an impressive roster of global notables from world leaders to sports stars and business tycoons. And the public has joined in with tens of thousands turning o
PerformanceNov. 18, 2012
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Kim Kardashian tweet draws death threats
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian got death threats for posting a message praying for Israel after Hamas rocket attacks on Jerusalem, The Hollywood Reporter said.Kardashian tweeted, "praying for everyone in Israel," in response to Friday's violence.Dozens of her 17 million Twitter followers tweeted threatening posts in response, some of them anti-Semitic, The Hollywood Reporter said."Kill yourself," one wrote, while another said "Die in HELL!" Other tweets included:"You are a disgrace to your peopl
TelevisionNov. 18, 2012
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Lady Gaga tweets some racy images before concert
BUENOS AIRES (AP) -- Lady Gaga's tweets were getting a lot of attention ahead of her Buenos Aires concert Friday night.The Grammy-winning entertainer has more than 30 million followers on Twitter and that's where she shared a link this week to a short video showing her doing a striptease and fooling around in a bathtub with two other women.She told her followers that it's a ``surprise for you, almost ready for you to TASTE.''Then, in between concerts in Brazil and Argentina, she posted a picture
EntertainmentNov. 17, 2012
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Explore the geological marvels of ‘The island of the gods’
JEJU ISLAND ― Whether it be the abundance of prehistoric volcanic remains, lava tubes or caves, Jeju Island is truly a geological wonder. The surreal scenery of the island will undoubtedly make for an unforgettable trip. The island of Jeju itself is one giant extinct volcano, created by a massive eruption almost 2 million years ago. It is also home to 368 mountains and more than 160 lava tubes. The natural geology of Jeju Island is like none other in the world. The island is the world’s first
TravelNov. 16, 2012
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Pop Music“Kaas chante Piaf”: The French singer and actress Patricia Kaas will hold two performances in Seoul in promotion of her newest live show “Kaas sings Piaf.” The concert tour is in commemoration of renowned French musician Edith Piaf who passed away 50 years ago this year. Piaf was widely regarded as France’s national pop singer and become an icon in the country during World War II. Kaas is considered as one of the most internationally successful French singers and is set to perform this
PerformanceNov. 16, 2012
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Aguilera‘s ’Lotus‘ is good, but not greatChristina Aguilera"Lotus"(RCA Records)Christina Aguilera is easily one of contemporary music’s best voices. She‘s got pipes that music-lovers need to hear at a time when Top 40 radio features studio-enhanced vocals and award shows are full of lip syncing. That’s why her fifth album, "Lotus," is somewhat disappointing -- not because it isn‘t good, but because it isn’t great.Sure, it‘s an improvement from 2010’s "Bionic," a chaotic album that is Aguilera‘s
PerformanceNov. 16, 2012
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Box office
Confession of murder (Korea)Opened Nov. 8 Thriller. Action. Directed by Jung Byoung-gil. A high-profile serial murder case that claimed the lives of 10 women 15 years ago closes as the statute of limitations expires. For 15 years, Choi Hyung-goo (Jung Jae-young), the detective in charge of the case, has been unable to forget the suspect who left him with a feeling of guilt and an inerasable scar on his face. Two years later, a man named Lee Du-seok (Park Shi-hoo) publishes an autobiography title
FilmNov. 16, 2012
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‘Twilight’ writer and star greet the end of an epic era with sighs and relief
Even after all this time, author Stephenie Meyer, the Mormon mother of three who became an overnight literary sensation with the 2005 publication of her young-adult novel “Twilight,” can’t explain the phenomenon that surrounds the grand romance between vampire Edward Cullen and human teenager Bella Swan, characters played on-screen by Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.“I don’t know what makes people love it, I don’t know what makes people hate it,” said Meyer, seated comfortably in a suite of
FilmNov. 16, 2012
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New Zealand begins Christmas celebrations
Christmas celebrations in New Zealand start in late November with the Christmas parade on Nov. 25. The parade, which dates back to 1934, originates from a small parade of 1,000 parents and students circling around Auckland. Now it is attended by 4,000 participants and 25,000 tourists from all over the world. Another highlight of the holiday celebration is the Coca-Cola Christmas event. Having Christmas in summer enables citizens to gather at parks and enjoy their outings with friends and family.
TravelNov. 16, 2012
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Aventree Hotel Jongno opens room designed by hanbok designer
Aventree Hotel Jongno, which opened in September, opened a suite designed by the acclaimed Korean hanbok designer Lee Young-hee. The suite is located on the top floor of the hotel and overlooks Gyeongbok Palace. It features traditional Korean bedding and a hanbok-style gown, giving guests a chance to experience a traditional Korean bedroom. The room in olive green with touch of silver, grey and beige offers a relaxing atmosphere. The terrace is decorated with bamboo trees and traditional Korean
TravelNov. 16, 2012
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KTO introduces travel package to UNESCO World Heritage sites in Korea
The Korea Tourism Organization introduced travel packages for UNESCO World Heritage sites in Korea for Japanese tourists. The package include guided tours to nine heritage sites including Jongmyo Shrine, Seokguram Grotto and Bulguk Temple, Changdeokgung Palace and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. If guided tours are not available to certain sites, they provide guidebooks. The KTO also issues a “passport” to travelers in which they can receive stamps upon their arrival to the sites. The package is only a
TravelNov. 16, 2012
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Experts: Holiday travel with pets is worth hassle
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Travel for humans during holidays is tough enough: Long lines, crowds everywhere, extra bags full of presents. Throw a pet in the mix, and it’s a recipe for disaster.But Sheron Long, a frequent traveler and author of “Dog Trots Globe ― To Paris and Provence,” say it’s worth the trouble.“Every trip was better when Chula could be with us,” she said of her Shetland sheepdog. “She was so excited, I could imagine her dog’s eye view of the world. It causes you to explore and go see
TravelNov. 16, 2012
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Heading to the sunshine of Utah
ST. GEORGE, Utah ― Pick your pleasure: Scrambling up a steep ridge, 1,000 feet above a canyon floor? Or gliding in a golf cart down a manicured fairway, where a carpet of emerald green offers a striking contrast to the red-rock desert?At first blush, the two outings might seem to have little in common. But having done them on successive days in Southwest Utah this fall, I can identify two key similarities: Both call for sunscreen and each goes a lot better if you avoid going off a cliff.Visiting
TravelNov. 16, 2012
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‘Carmen Mota’s Fuego’ package at Sheraton Grande Walkerhill
The hotel invites the guests to a special dinner performance by Carmen Mota’s Fuego, the authentic Spanish Flamenco. This very new concept of dinner show, pairing Spanish royal cuisine with Flamenco, will be held at its theater from Dec. 17-23, except on Dec. 19 due to the presidential election. In addition, guests who wish to stay overnight after the show can enjoy the hotel’s “Carmen Mota Fuego Package,” which consists of a one-night stay, breakfast, performance and dinner with a giveaway pres
FoodNov. 16, 2012