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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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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Back from Miami: Tom Wolfe talks up his new novel
NEW YORK (AP) ― Like a prize-winning reporter, fame follows Tom Wolfe, even when he swaps the white suit for a blue blazer, even when he visits some strip club in Miami as research ― yes, research ― for his new novel.“I was the only man with a necktie,’’ he says with a chuckle, back in his trademark white during a recent interview at his Manhattan apartment. “They seat you in these little couches, and it was like a furniture show room ― all these pieces of furniture would stretch long for maybe
BooksOct. 28, 2012
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Choi Jae-eun contemplates relationship between human beings and sky
Choi Jae-eun, a Korean artist based in Japan and Germany, is holding an exhibition that offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between human beings and the sky. The 56-year-old artist is well-known for her philosophical reflection on nature and experimental approach to contemporary art. Choi explores themes of the finite and infinite and the flow of time at the new exhibition being held at Kukje Gallery in Seoul, representing the ideas through diverse works such as photography, film and
PerformanceOct. 28, 2012
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Tale of Austria’s crown prince to be staged in Seoul
After the very successful first run of “Elisabeth,” ― which was about the real-life 19th-century Austrian Empress ― earlier this year, local musical company EMK is showcasing another European show with an all-Korean cast, this time about the very empress’ son.Titled “Rudolf,” the show is about Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria (1858-1889) and his affair with Baroness Mary Vetsera. The piece is based on the famous “Mayerling Incident,” where the crown prince and his mistress were found dead, an app
PerformanceOct. 28, 2012
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Wonder Girls perform at U.N. headquarters
South Korean K-pop group Wonder Girls and legendary U.S. singer Stevie Wonder performed together at the U.N. Headquarters in New York during the “2012 U.N. Day Concert: A Message for Peace” on Oct. 24. The two-hour concert was organized in celebration of the 67th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Organization.The five-member girl group performed its English single, “Like Money” and also partnered with Stevie Wonder for his song, “What the World Needs Now is Love.” Other reno
PerformanceOct. 28, 2012
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Timberlake sorry for ‘silly’ wedding video
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Actor-singer Justin Timberlake apologized Friday for a “distasteful” video produced by a friend as a joke that critics blasted for making fun of homeless people.The heartthrob actor posted an open letter on his website about the video, in which a string of homeless, transgender and other people wished him best wishes for his wedding to actress Jessica Biel, in southern Italy. “I had no knowledge of its existence. I had absolutely ZERO contribution to it,” he said of the video
PeopleOct. 28, 2012
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Confidence with swag
This is the third in a series about foreign entertainers growing in popularity in Korean entertainment scene. ― Ed.In the cutthroat world of the Korean music industry, it’s hard for even Koreans to catch a break. Meaning, for the expats who hope to make it in the business, it’s even harder.But for California-native Black Ilumin, it was unexpected.The hip-hop artist came here during an artistic block in 2009, hoping to regain some inspiration and start writing again. On a whim, he answered an ad
PerformanceOct. 28, 2012
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Russian author Ulitskaya wins Park Kyung-ni literary prize
Russian author Ludmila Ulitskaya received the Park Kyung-ni literary prize at a ceremony held in Wonju, Gangwon Province, on Friday. Ulitskaya, 69, is the author of more than 14 novels and short stories including “Daniel Stein, Interpreter,” “Kukotsky’s Case” and “Sonechka.”Having worked in the field of genetics and biochemistry, the author debuted with her first novel “Sonechka” when she was 40 and instantly rose to prominence in the literary scene. She has also won prestigious literary awards,
PeopleOct. 28, 2012
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Polish first lady offers English study tips
What is an erstwhile Korean student of English or another foreign language to do when long hours of study does not seem to pay off? In a country renowned for its all-night cram schools and English study obsession, the first lady of Poland has some sage, albeit straight forward advice ― just relax.Anna Komorowska, wife of Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski and Poland’s first lady, said, Thursday, Korean students demand too much of themselves when it comes to English learning, during her one-we
PeopleOct. 28, 2012
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Homeless man scams Disney 26 times
Authorities in Florida said a 49-year-old homeless man allegedly cheated Disney out of more than $18,000 by using the same credit card scam at least 26 times.The Orange County Sheriff's Office said Jeffery Hawkins, 49 -- who was arrested Tuesday on charges of credit card fraud, trafficking in stolen credit cards and defrauding an innkeeper -- allegedly told deputies he has spent the past 10 years moving from hotel to hotel and booking rooms with stolen credit card numbers, the Orlando Sentinel r
TravelOct. 28, 2012
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Psy hailed as 'ready-made star' by Billboard magazine
South Korean pop sensation Psy has been hailed as a "ready-made star" by the U.S. weekly music magazine Billboard in its latest issue.Psy, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, was featured on the cover of the Nov. 3 issue of Billboard, the magazine said on its Web site on Friday (local time).The cover story analyzes several factors that helped the 34-year-old entertainer succeed with his hit song "Gangnam Style," which features comical horse-riding dance moves. The video went viral on YouTube in Ju
CultureOct. 27, 2012
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Food court renaissance
Sitting at a hard-won table inside Galleria Department Store’s newly opened Gourmet 494, where foodie-frequented eateries and bakeries have set up shop, it quickly becomes clear that the court as we know it has changed. The food court was a place where customers could choose from a wide variety of cuisines and enjoy their meal-of-choice with friends and family. Convenience, diversity and wallet-friendly pricing were the major draws of the experience. Rarely was the court considered a venue where
FoodOct. 26, 2012
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Exhibition“Anish Kapoor”: Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art holds the first exhibition of works by British sculptor Anish Kapoor. The first major show by Kapoor in Korea encompasses the artist’s major works from the early years of his career to the present. Some of the works include large-scale sculptors with unfathomable holes, three-dimensional monochromic paintings and stainless-steel sculptures that reflect or distort images. In the museum garden stands Kapoor’s huge stainless-steel sculptor “Tal
CultureOct. 26, 2012
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Box Office
Skyfall (U.K.)Opened Oct. 26Action. Adventure. Thriller. Directed by Sam Mendes. While on a mission in Istanbul, James Bond (Daniel Craig) gets shot by his fellow field agent Eve (Naomi Harris), and goes missing after falling off the train. As soon as the news of a disaster spreads around, the identities of every active undercover MI6 agent are stolen and leaked on the Internet. What’s worse, the secret service is attacked by a mysterious enemy, Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem) who blames the cause o
FilmOct. 26, 2012
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ lacks characterTaylor Swift“Red” (Big Machine Records)Taylor Swift’s recently released fourth album “Red” is a great buy, if you’re in junior high. The young country music star has veered away from her country roots into tracks that now have a more of a pop-rock underbelly. However, Swift’s adolescent sounding songs seem as if though they would be the perfect fit for the soundtrack of a teen drama. The album’s popular chart-topping single, “We are Never Ever Getting Back Tog
CultureOct. 26, 2012
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Victoria Justice grows up, leaps to the big screen
“I’m a big girl, now,” Eva Marie Saint famously purred to Cary Grant in Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest.”“Yaaaas,” Grant drawled back. “And in all the right PLAY-sez.”So it is with Victoria Justice, former child star, now a stunning young brunette trying to make her way in the big girl world.“I’m 19,” she says. “So no curfews. I can do what I want!”She laughs. What she wants, right now, is to do movies, to star in a hit. Justice, late of TV’s “Victorious,” is the latest in a legion of Disney/ Ni
FilmOct. 26, 2012
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KTO holds Oriental medicine tours in Russia
The Korea Tourism Organization promoted Korea’s Oriental medicine tours in Russia, holding a tourism fair in the city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on Tuesday and Vladivostok on Thursday.The KTO held the special promotional events in Russia for local travel agencies and media, in response to the increase in Russian tourists seeking oriental medicine treatment in Korea. The number of Russian tourists visiting Korea for medical services has surged from 5,098 in 2010 to 9,650 in 2011. The KTO expects the nu
TravelOct. 26, 2012
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Banyan Tree Hotel and Resort opens new hotel in Shanghai
Banyan Tree Hotel and Resort opened a new urban luxury resort in Shanghai on Monday. Located in the waterfront area in central Shanghai called The Bund, home to world-famous hotels and restaurants, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund offers Huangpu River view from every room and an interesting mix of urban culture and traditional experience. From now through Dec. 31, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund will be extending a special Opening Celebration Offer to celebrate the resort’s launch. Guests booki
TravelOct. 26, 2012
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Park Hyatt Seoul selected second best hotel in Korea, Japan
Park Hyatt Seoul, a luxury boutique hotel in Gangnam, Seoul, has been selected as the second-best hotel in Korea and Japan by Conde Nast Traveler, a premier travel magazine, for its November 2012 Readers’ Choice Award. Park Hyatt Seoul came in second place receiving a rating of 95 out of 100, after Tokyo Peninsula. The magazine conducts surveys of over 28,000 travelers worldwide in the category of the best hotels, islands, airlines, cities and cruises. Park Hyatt Seoul was also the only hotel in
TravelOct. 26, 2012
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Air Busan opens ticket auction
Air Busan is offering travelers a chance to bid for airline tickets for Busan-Fukuoka flights at the company’s website (www.airbusan.com) until Oct. 30. The event is part of the celebration of the increase of the non-stop service between Busan and Fukuoka and between Busan and Osaka. The auction, which started on Oct. 23, offers initial prices starting at 30,000 won for Busan-Fukuoka service and 50,000 won for the Busan-Osaka service. The tickets purchased during the event period can be used for
TravelOct. 26, 2012
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Festival in Gangneung allures coffee lovers
GANGNEUNG, Gangwon Province ― There are more than 160 coffee houses in the east coast city of Gangneung, population 280,000. Normally Gangneung is a popular summer spot, attracting more than 200,000 holidaymakers during the peak summer season to its famous Gyeongpodae Beach. So it’s natural that the city came up with a festival to bring in more tourists outside of the summer. This year the Gangneung Coffee Festival is held at the port city through Oct. 28. Visitors are able to start their journe
TravelOct. 26, 2012