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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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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Public backlash against division of Gyeonggi Province under 'corny' name
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Mammoth skeleton found near Paris
A near-complete skeleton of a mammoth that lived up to half of a million years ago has been found in France. Finding a complete animal is very rare, experts say.The French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research said that the skeleton included a femur, a complete pelvis, jawbones and four connected vertebrae. The remains were discovered at Changis-sur-Marne, northeast of Paris. The animal is thought to have lived between 200,000 to 500,000 years ago.Gregory Bayle, head of arche
CultureNov. 7, 2012
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Former reality TV contestants conned into filming fake TV show
A pair of contestants from the popular reality show “Big Brother” was scammed by a con man into spending months shooting a bogus reality show, according to news sources in Britain.Fifty-one-year-old serial con man Selva Carmichael lured former reality TV celebrities Mario Marconi and Lisa Appleton into appearing in the fake show “Lisa and Mario: Their Journey” last year. This allowed him to swindle money from investors who thought they were investing in a promising production company.Marconi and
TelevisionNov. 7, 2012
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New T. Rex-sized dino dubbed ‘Sauron’
A dinosaur species that lived in North Africa 95 million years ago has been named for the demonic Eye of Sauron in the Lord of the Rings films, scientists say.A single fossil of the species dubbed Sauroniops pachytholus, or “eye of Sauron” in Greek, was unearthed in southeastern Morocco in 2007.Part of the upper skull included the eye socket, study leader Andrea Cau of the Museo Geologico Giovanni Capellini in Bologna, Italy, said in an email to National Geographic News.“The idea of a predator t
CultureNov. 7, 2012
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Ford considering playing Han Solo again
Hollywood film icon Harrison Ford would consider reprising his role of Han Solo in a new “Star Wars” film if asked, sources told EW.com. A new trilogy of “Star Wars” sequels was announced last week. The first film is expected to hit theaters in 2015. “Harrison is open to the idea of doing the movie and he‘s upbeat about it; all three of them are,” an insider told the entertainment industry news website, referring to original “Star Wars” veterans Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.
FilmNov. 7, 2012
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Boy with mutated genes back in school
A boy with a gene possibly dangerous to students with cystic fibrosis returned to his California school after officials yielded in moving him to another school.Colman Chadam, 11, missed 11 days of class at Jordan Middle School in Palo Alto, Calif., while school administrators worked out a settlement with his parents over whether his genetic mutation, related to cystic fibrosis, posed a risk to other students with the often-fatal lung condition, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday.Palo A
PeopleNov. 7, 2012
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Obama says he can do 'Gangnam Style' dance
President Barack Obama has seen the world's popular music video of Psy's "Gangnam Style," and can do the horse-riding dance, according to a news report.Obama told a New Hampshire radio station he knows how to do the dance, reported Politico, which specializes in political news."I just saw that video for the first time," Obama was quoted as saying in the interview that aired Tuesday, when U.S. voters went to the polls to decide whether to allow the president to stay in office for the next four ye
Expat LivingNov. 6, 2012
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CMC seeks musicians for Christmas concert
The Camarata Music Company is looking for members to join it for its Dec. 15 concert of Handel’s “Messiah.”Current openings include three violins, two violas, cello, double-bass, oboe, bassoon and trumpet. Those wishing to join should have experience of playing in an orchestra.Rehearsals will begin in late November.The orchestra is a 30-35 piece chamber orchestra that holds concerts 2-3 times a year. “Messiah,” an annual event with the CMC chorale as well as solo singers, takes place at Chungdon
Expat LivingNov. 6, 2012
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Comedy open mic event in Gangnam
Gangnam Comedy Open Mic is running on Monday at Whiskey Weasel in Gangnam.The event is a walk-on stand-up and comedy show in English.The open mic opens every second and fourth Monday of the month and runs from 9:30 p.m. Those who want to perform a 5-7 minute slot should turn up 30 minutes before the show starts.Performers who contact the organizers in advance will get a free drink.For more information, email gangnamopenmic@gmail.com.To get to Whiskey Weasel, leave Exit 10 of Gangnam Station, tur
Expat LivingNov. 6, 2012
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Spoken word event in Busan Saturday
Spoken word event Wordz Only is running this Saturday in Caf Radio in Busan.Wordz Only is a monthly open mic event for all kinds of wordsmithery, from poems and fiction to raps and rhymes. It runs from 8:30-11:30 p.m. To share your work, arrive by 8:20 p.m. and enter your name. Performers are drawn out one by one until the end of the night. Performers are asked to keep their reading time to 7 to 12 minutes. Caf Radio is in the Kyungsung district of Busan. To get there, leave Exit 1 of Kyungsung
Expat LivingNov. 6, 2012
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Hanok exhibition features big cats
An exhibition on species near extinction is showing at Gahoe-dong 31-79, a hanok owned and restored by David and Jade Kilburn, who campaign to preserve traditional architecture in the area.“Endangered Species” features work by wildlife photographer Choi Ki-soon, making a comparison between Korea’s endangered cats and the Korean hanok, or traditional building.“Mankind admires, respects them, yet has also driven these noble beasts towards the point of extinction,” said the gallery in a press relea
Expat LivingNov. 6, 2012
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Expat flea market in Gwanghwamun
The Seoul Global Center is holding a Foreigners’ Flea Market in Gwanghwamun Square on Nov. 18.Participation as a vendor is free, but registration is required. Stalls should be staffed by at least one foreign vendor.The flea market takes place from noon until 4 p.m. at the north end of the square, near Gyeongbokgung.There is no parking provided, so vendors are encouraged to use alternative transport.To register contact the center at (02) 723-3206 or jglim@sba.seoul.kr.More information is availabl
Expat LivingNov. 6, 2012
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Rock climbing group hosts film tour
Korea On The Rocks Initiatives is again bringing climbing and adventure films to Korea with its third Reel Rock Film Tour fundraiser, this time expanding the tour to Daegu. The films will showcase some of the biggest names in rock climbing and stories of pushing the sport to its limits.The event seeks to unite Korean and expat climbers and increase interest in the sport. But the event also helps to fund KOTRi projects that help protect the peninsula’s climbing facilities and mountainside environ
Expat LivingNov. 6, 2012
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Seoul City Improv marks fifth year with Improvaganza
Seoul City Improv is holding anniversary show on Nov. 18, featuring special guest appearances from U.S. troupe ImprovBoston.“Improvaganza” marks SCI’s fifth year as a troupe.Brad Curtin, like many others in the group, came back after a spell away, but he is now the sole original member of the troupe. “There certainly is a turnover. However we’ve managed to keep the group going,” he said. “We’ve had a lot of laughs over the years, performing in a lot of different venues, touring to other countrie
Expat LivingNov. 6, 2012
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Violinist Lee’s concert celebrates 35 years of musical career
Violinist Lee Sung-ju, professor at the Korea National University of Arts school of music, will play Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos on Nov. 13 at the Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall. Celebrating the 35th anniversary of her debut at the New York Kaufman Center on April 26, 1977, the violinist will accompany Joy of Strings, a string ensemble she founded 15 years ago, to present the complicated, grand yet solemn world of Bach. The concertos, whose original title is “Six Concerts plusieurs instrume
PerformanceNov. 6, 2012
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Hanbok as art
The Korean traditional attire of hanbok will be showcased at an international fine art event next month in Miami. At the opening art show of Art Miami, 12 models in hanbok dresses, designed by Lee Hye-soon of the hanbok brand Damyeon, will be walking among the 500 guests, giving them a close look at their elegant lines and fabrics and sophisticated colors and patterns. “I am invited to showcase hanbok at the opening art show titled ‘Fashion is Art.’ I am happy with the title because it’s the phr
Arts & DesignNov. 6, 2012
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Archiving memories of writers
Following is part of a series exploring unique museums, collections and the passionate collectors behind them. ― Ed.Though many writers now use computers when they create their works, there’s always something emotionally gripping about looking at their handwriting.Late author Park Wan-suh, for example, would leave handwritten notes to her children whenever she left the house unattended. She told them to not to fight over cakes, how to cook a meal in detail, and what not to do when taking care of
BooksNov. 6, 2012
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20,000 excited fans welcome Psy to Paris
Psy continues to take the world by storm, beginning his European tour by arriving in Paris on a private jet and performing at a “Gangnam Style” flash mob that gathered 20,000 screaming fans on Monday. The flash mob, organized by a French Radio Music channel NJR, was held across from the Eiffel Tower. After his promotions in France, Psy will be heading off to the United Kingdom and Germany where he will give a speech at Oxford University and attend the MTV European Music Awards in Frankfurt, wher
PerformanceNov. 6, 2012
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Elton John tops 60-year British singles chart
LONDON (AFP) ― Elton John leads in the list of 123 songs that have sold a million copies in Britain, which was released on Monday by the Official Charts Company to mark 60 years of ranking the best-selling singles.The biggest-selling single is John’s double A-side “Something About The Way You Look Tonight” and “Candle In The Wind 1997” ― the latter being the version of the song he sang at the funeral of Diana, princess of Wales.It spent five weeks at number one in Britain in 1997 and shifted 4.9
PerformanceNov. 6, 2012
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Ang Lee: Communication skills key in Hollywood
Taiwanese-born American filmmaker Ang Lee said that working in Hollywood requires great communication skills.“Working in Hollywood requires directors to persuade others and explain about everything, even the trivial matters,” said Lee when asked, during a press conference held in Seoul on Monday, for his thoughts on Korean filmmakers’ recent foray into Hollywood. “It’s almost how presidents explain about policies to their people. It’s certainly not easy, and the whole process is like a test. But
FilmNov. 6, 2012
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ASEAN-Korea Center exhibits foods, beverages at COEX
The ASEAN-Korea Center held an exhibition of ASEAN foods and beverages at COEX in Seoul on Tuesday.It has opened the ASEAN Pavilion as a participant in Food Week 2012, an international food expo, to showcase various food products from 30 ASEAN-based companies until Friday. The companies were selected by trade promotion bodies of the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
PeopleNov. 6, 2012