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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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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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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Naver will consider company benefits in deciding on selling Line shares: CEO
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Sejong Literacy Prize given to Rwanda, Indonesia groups
Groups from Indonesia and Rwanda received the 23rd annual King Sejong Literacy Prize at an award ceremony held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Thursday. The prize, created in 1989, recognizes individuals and groups for their efforts to eradicate illiteracy. The prize is named in honor of King Sejong, who created Hangeul, the Korean writing system. The annual award ceremony is held two days before International Literacy Day. Indonesia’s Directorate of Community Education Development was ho
PeopleSept. 6, 2012
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Philippine WWII vet dies at 111
MANILA (AFP) ― The Philippines’ oldest World War II veteran has passed away at the age of 111, just a few months after finally receiving recognition for his wartime service, a veterans’ official said Wednesday.Alfonso Fabros, who fought with U.S. and Filipino forces against the Japanese in Bataan, died a little over two weeks ago, reportedly due to pneumonia, said government veterans’ affairs chief Ernesto Carolina. “We gave him an award, a plaque of recognition, last April on veterans’ week. He
PeopleSept. 6, 2012
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Asia’s largest contemporary art festival to open in Gwangju
The Gwangju Biennale, known as the largest contemporary art festival in Asia, will open Thursday to introduce the latest international developments in modern art to South Korea.This year’s event, the 9th, will display works by 92 artists from 40 countries at various venues across the southwestern provincial city of Gwangju, under the theme “Round Table.” The biennale runs through Nov. 11.The theme reflects the festival’s aim to serve as a platform for restoring respect for other countries and sh
CultureSept. 6, 2012
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Hyundai Card jumps into foodie app market
South Korean credit card company Hyundai Card opts for a judge-by-numbers tack to the restaurant app with its newly minted MY MENU service. Available for both iPhone and Android platforms, MY MENU is a free restaurant guide that was launched in mid-August. The idea is simple and straightforward. MY MENU takes stock of the age, gender and profession of members swiping their Hyundai Card at restaurants throughout Seoul and Busan. According to a Hyundai Card representative, three months’ worth of
FoodSept. 5, 2012
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McDonald’s to open first vegetarian outlet
NEW DELHI (AFP) ― U.S. fast-food giant McDonald’s, famed for its beef-based Big Mac burgers, on Tuesday said it will open its first vegetarian-only restaurant in the world in India next year.The world’s second-biggest restaurant chain after Subway tailors its menus to suit local tastes, which in India means no beef to avoid offending Hindus and no pork to cater for Muslim requirements.The first vegetarian outlet will open its doors mid-next year near the Golden Temple in the Sikh holy city of Am
FoodSept. 5, 2012
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Colors of Korea to go on show in New York
Concept Korea presents a mix of veteran and fresh designers to global audienceGaining a foothold in the global fashion market is a formidable task, the industry already saturated with great talents from the traditional fashion powerhouses of Europe and the U.S.Frustrated by years of trying to get the attention of international buyers and press through Seoul Fashion Week, the government a few years ago hit upon the idea of showcasing Korea’s fashion designers at the world’s major fashion capitals
Arts & DesignSept. 5, 2012
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London’s V&A announces Bowie retrospective
LONDON (AFP) ― London’s Victoria and Albert Museum will celebrate the career of outlandish British pop icon David Bowie with an exhibition in March, it was announced on Tuesday.The vast museum will display handwritten lyrics, set designs, more than 60 original costumes, photographs and instruments used by the 65-year-old performer.Among the outfits on show will be the 1972 bodysuits worn by Bowie’s alter-ego Ziggy Stardust, the striped bodysuit used during the 1973 Aladdin Sane tour and a Union
PerformanceSept. 5, 2012
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Telling stories of cultural heritage
Director of the National Trust Wales talks about running the conservation charity, essence of travelingJustin Albert knows how to tell stories, and how to travel.The director of the National Trust Wales, a U.K. conservation charity, holds two passports: one British, one American. He grew up in film studios, watching his mother making movies. When he was 14, his mother took him to Japan for the first time. His first visit to Japan was like “reading a fantasy novel,” he remembers. “I wish I had a
PerformanceSept. 5, 2012
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Penn Museum makes deal with Turkey for ‘Troy gold’
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ― A Philadelphia archaeology museum will indefinitely loan ancient jewelry known as “Troy gold’’ to Turkey in an arrangement that will allow the museum to host a future exhibit of artifacts related to King Midas, officials announced Tuesday.The deal is part of what Penn Museum officials called a landmark agreement with the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism to work more collaboratively on field work and exhibitions over the next several years.“It will lead to great opportu
PerformanceSept. 5, 2012
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Each painting tells a story
Art exhibition commemorates the 100th birthday of Korea’s beloved poet Baek SeokPaintings inspired by Korea’s beloved poet Baek Seok will be on display at Tong-In Auction Gallery in Seoul, which will open with a poetry reading on Thursday. The exhibition, organized by The Daesan Foundation and Tong-In Auction Gallery, will feature 33 paintings by 10 of Korea’s well-known painters including Kim Duk-ki, Lee In, Kim Sun-doo and Oh Won-bae to commemorate the 100th birthday of the poet Baek Seok (19
PerformanceSept. 5, 2012
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Rolling Stones announce new greatest hits album
LONDON (AFP) ― Legendary British rock group The Rolling Stones teased fans on Tuesday by announcing the release of a 50th anniversary greatest hits album amid widespread rumours of an upcoming series of live concerts.The album will be released in most countries on Nov. 12, although North America will have to wait until the following day, the band said in a statement on their official website.The statement contained no mention of any live performances.The new collection will include two new studi
PerformanceSept. 5, 2012
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Singer Psy named promotional envoy of F1 Korea Grand Prix
“Gangnam Style” singer Psy was appointed the promotional ambassador of the F1 Korea Grand Prix at a ceremony held at CM Park Studio in Gwangju yesterday.At the ceremony, it was proposed that the 34-year-old singer hold an “F1 Psy Special Concert” at the Korea International Circuit concert hall after the F1 Korea Grand Prix final race on Oct. 14. Fans with 2012 F1 Korea tickets will have chance to watch the K-Pop concert on Oct. 12-13 and Psy’s special concert on Oct. 14 for free. “It is great to
PeopleSept. 5, 2012
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’Matrix’ director admits getting sex change
Famed co-director of Hollywood films, like “V for Vendetta” and “Speed Racer,” admitted to having a sex change, according to news reports. Andy and Lana Wachowski, siblings, directed hugely influential films like the “Matrix” trilogy. Little was known about them because they remained very private. However, the siblings opened up in a recent interview to promote their new film “Cloud Atlas” and to give insight into Lana’s struggles to become a woman.Lana was known as Larry before her sex change i
FilmSept. 5, 2012
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Fattest dog ever? 80 kg dog struggles with everyday life
Labrador Alfie was over three times the healthy weight for Labradors and was struggling with things like walking when he was checked into RSPCA’s Leybourne Animal Center in England, according to news reports. Alfie weighed 80 kg when RSPCA, a leading U.K. animal welfare charity, took him in. Four people with slings were needed to lift the 12-year-old pup when he arrived at the animal center. He was admitted because his elderly owner kept forgetting that he had already fed his pet. Christine Dool
CultureSept. 5, 2012
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The secret diary of a 43-year-old wife diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
A husband found the diary of his wife suffering Alzheimer’s, where she chronicled her emotions, thoughts, and wishes after she was diagnosed with the degenerative disease at the young age of 39, according to news sources. Steve Boryszczuk, from Wickenby, England, gave up his job as a lorry driver to look after his wife, Michelle, when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2009. The first things to go were her ability to drive and go shopping as she forgot to check for traffic when she cr
PeopleSept. 5, 2012
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Korean morality tale premieres at Venice film fest
South Korean director Kim Ki-duk brought his brand of excruciating emotion and troubling imagery to the Venice film festival Tuesday with his condemnation of extreme capitalism in “Pieta”.The film revolves around a brutal loan shark played by Lee Jung-jin who prowls the back alleys and small workshops of a central area of Seoul that is quickly going out of business and being replaced by skyscrapers.Kim said at a press conference that he had been inspired by Michelangelo‘s famous “Pieta” statue
FilmSept. 5, 2012
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2,014-pound burger sets world record
CARLTON (UPI) -- A Minnesota casino said it set a Guinness World Record by cooking up a 2,014-pound (913-kilogram) bacon cheeseburger.The Black Bear Casino Resort near Carlton said the burger concocted Sunday handily defeated the previous record of 881 pounds, 13 ounces and a Guinness adjudicator was on hand to verify the record, the Duluth (Minn.) News Tribune reported Tuesday.“What I saw today was a feat of remarkable teamwork that resulted in a world record burger that actually tastes really
FoodSept. 5, 2012
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Down syndrome child stopped from flying
LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- A boy with Down syndrome was prevented from boarding a plane from Newark, N.J., to Los Angeles, his outraged parents said.Bede Vanderhorst, a 16-year-old with Down syndrome, was stopped by airline officials and not allowed on the American Airlines flight he was supposed to take with his parents, Joan and Robert Venderhorst. Joan Vanderhorst began videotaping the incident on her cell phone, telling KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, she believed her son’s civil rights were violated. She a
TravelSept. 5, 2012
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IFE to run kids’ soccer clinic in Busan
International Football Education is offering a free soccer clinic for kids in Busan on Saturday.The expat run soccer school is Seoul-based but is considering some activities in Busan.The clinic is for boys and girls aged 7-13, with slightly different activities depending on age. Phil Nieland, one of the founders of IFE, said that the clinic would offer a taste of what the academy usually does, with the emphasis for younger kids on a fun introduction to soccer.“For the older kids there are a few
Expat LivingSept. 4, 2012
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Camarata joins piano ensemble for concert
The Camarata Music Company Chorale and Neue Welle Piano Ensemble will perform an autumn concert on Saturday, featuring songs from films, TV and musicals. The CMC Chorale will perform choral selections from “Lord of the Rings,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “Oklahoma” and a variety of music from popular TV shows and musicals.Mijung Shin, Joosoon Lee, Andreas Ehret and Ernst Nolting-Hauff of the Neue Welle Piano Ensemble will perform Lutoslawski’s “Paganini Variations,” Bolcom’s “The Serpents Kiss” f
Expat LivingSept. 4, 2012