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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[Graphic News] More Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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Picnic celebrates international relationships
About 60 people gathered Sunday for a picnic celebrating multicultural relationships in Yeouido Park in Seoul.The picnic was set up as a response to a recent MBC report, aiming to show a more positive side to international relationships in a non-political way.The report had depicted foreign men as dangerous and predatory, and Korean women as helpless victims.“I think it’s a great idea because it’s a positive reaction to the MBC video that shows the much more common reality of mixed-race relation
Expat LivingJune 19, 2012
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Eggplant ― a flexible friend that is perfect for pasta
This is the sixth in a series on how to get by as a vegan or vegetarian in rural Korea. ― Ed.The Asian eggplant (kaji) is a godsend. It’s not bitter, it’s slightly chewy, and it can be eaten raw, baked or soaked in oil if you want richness. They’re usually three for 2,000 won ($1.73), in season. Out of season the price doubles, or even triples. So enjoy it while it’s around. To best enjoy it, select well. No broken skins, nothing wrinkly or too soft: Any permutations of the skin are paths for di
Expat LivingJune 19, 2012
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Boryeong prepares to lure expats again with glorious mud
The Boryeong Mud Festival at Daecheon Beach, South Chungcheong Province, takes place from July 14-24.The area is famous for its slate-colored mud with supposed properties to aid the skin.Organizers say about 2 million people come each year to paint the town red ― and themselves gray. It is also one of the most popular festivals among foreigners, with several groups organizing weekend trips being set up to converge on the beach town to enjoy the ooze.This year’s offerings include a huge mud tub,
Expat LivingJune 19, 2012
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Seedy, but with soul
“Red Light Winter” reveals more than flesh at White Box TheatreIt is hard to resist a play with a twist, and “Red Light Winter” seduces with repeated revelations when two old college friends do Amsterdam in more ways than one. Adult in both language and nudity, Probationary Theatre’s new production indulges in graphic accounts and fleshy enactments of the two New Yorkers’ encounter with a prostitute on their pleasure-seeking trip. Successful editor Davis plays the pal when he pays for Christina
Expat LivingJune 19, 2012
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Lee Je-hoon evolves
‘Architecture 101’ and ‘Fashion King’ actor shares his thoughts on movies, and taking on different challengesNo one on Korea’s film scene has been busier than actor Lee Je-hoon in the last few months.The 28-year-old actor has been involved with two movies and one drama since last year. One of the movies, “Architecture 101,” in which Lee played a shy university student who suffers heartbreak over
FilmJune 19, 2012
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Obama calls son of WB chief on Father’s Day
U.S. President Barack Obama personally called the older son of Jim Yong Kim, who will lead the World Bank next month, to apologize to him for making his family move from Massachusetts to Washington D.C. for his father’s work, news reports said.On Father’s Day on Sunday, Obama called Kim’s son and said, “Thank you. I owe you,” according to Yonhap News.Obama learned in a recent interview article that the 12-year-old son of the president of Dartmouth College was disappointed about moving to Washing
PeopleJune 18, 2012
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New York’s subway performers begin annual tryouts for prime space
NEW YORK ― Luke Folger was in a mild state of panic. His one-man-band contraption had gone dead in front of three rows of judges, and time was ticking by. Folger knelt on the floor of Grand Central Terminal and rummaged through a jumble of cables and plugs, trying to figure out what was wrong.A violinist-juggler act was waiting to take the stage. So were an urban-acid-jazz guitarist and a onetime “American Idol” contestant. Perhaps worst of all: Another one-man band was in the wings, his snare d
PerformanceJune 18, 2012
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Hyatt sees strong growth in Korea’s inbound tourism
Hotel chain eyes expansion within country, starting with BusanKorea has emerged as a major international tourist destination and Hyatt, a major international hotel chain, expects more openings in the country including a Park Hyatt in Busan to meet the growing tourism demand, said the North Asia area vice president of Hyatt Hotel Corporation Peter Walshaw. “We are expecting new hotels in high growth markets and Korea is one of those. We do see very strong growth here and expect more inbound gues
TravelJune 18, 2012
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Summer evenings with Beethoven sonatas
Classical artists explore dramatic and passionate life of BeethovenThere is apparently no specific reason why many classical artists have chosen Beethoven sonatas for their recitals and recordings this year. Starting with pianist Kim Sun-wook’s two-year-long project to perform all 32 of Beethoven’s piano sonatas, the so-called “Beethoven fever” continued with rookie Lim Hyun-jung releasing her debut album of 30 sonatas by the great German composer. “Beethoven’s life was full of challenges but, a
PerformanceJune 18, 2012
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Yeowoorack fest kicks off its third edition
Gugak-themed theater fest features Lee Ja-ram, Yang Bang-eonOur music is here, our music is here.Yeowoorak, which is an abbreviation for the Korean sentence “Yeogi Woori Eeumagee Itda,” meaning “our music (gugak) is here,” is kicking off its third edition with some of today’s most acclaimed artists.The gugak-themed festival is directed by Korean-Japanese pianist Yang Bang-eon this year. A total of 13 artistic groups are participating ― comprised of both gugak artists and musicians from other mus
PerformanceJune 18, 2012
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Japanese physicists crack box office code
PARIS (AFP) ― Unlikely candidates for box office stardom, a team of Japanese physicists may soon be in high demand with moviemakers after devising a formula to predict how successful a film is likely to be.The team from Tottori University devised a set of mathematical models that measure how much money was spent on advertising before a movie is released, over what period of time, and how much talk the film generated in social media.Using the models, they predicted the popularity of a variety of
FilmJune 18, 2012
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KBS series collects best animation award Shanghai TV Festival
An animated series for kids by KBS TV has won the Best Animation Award at the Shanghai Television Festival, the broadcaster said Monday.The animated program titled “Kioka” is aimed at a preschool audience. The series follows Kioka, a curious and confident girl who brings her imagination to life through a magical snow globe. “The program does not follow a narrative structure. The characters are thrown into a given situation, and they cooperate, recognize one another’s ideas and skills, and are co
TelevisionJune 18, 2012
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Online food sales booming in China
Yang Hui, a 29-year-old white collar worker in Beijing, said her next online purchasing plan is to buy some United States-imported pistachio nuts and Yunnan ham, neither of which are commonly seen in the capital city’s supermarkets.“Although there are abundant and various types of foods available in supermarkets, the number of imported food and regional specialties is limited and sometimes the prices are high,” said Yang. “I like to purchase food online because it allows me to buy food without g
FoodJune 18, 2012
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The Gaga saga
The recent Lady Gaga brouhaha in Indonesia has been seen as a conflict between Muslim conservatives and the decadence of the West, represented by the music and stage antics of the American female performer.No one, however, seemed to notice that in the midst of this fierce battle dangdut got caught in the crossfire. (Dangdut is a genre of Indonesian popular music that is partly derived from Malay, Arabic, and Hindustani music.)The disappointment over the gig cancellation was so great that support
PerformanceJune 18, 2012
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‘The world’s highest rollercoaster’ opens at 2.1 km
Imagine sitting on the top of the world, with a view of mountains and rivers in front of you. Then imagine plummeting toward the ground the next moment.Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Colorado offers an experience closest to plunging hellward, by introducing what it claims to be the world’s highest roller coaster, according to news reports.The “Cliffhanger,” which cost close to $1 million to build, is literally built on a cliff atop Iron Mountain, at an altitude of over 2.1 kilometers. It is
TravelJune 18, 2012
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Radiohead mourns crew member’s death
British rock band Radiohead said Sunday it was “shattered” by the death of one of its crew members in a stage collapse in Toronto.Scott Johnson, 33, of Doncaster, England, was killed Saturday in the accident prior to the band’s concert at Downsview Park. Three other stage workers were injured.“We have all been shattered by the loss of Scott Johnson, our friend and colleague,” the band said in a st
PerformanceJune 18, 2012
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Woman with flesh-eating disease refusing pain meds
This photo provided by the family shows Aimee Copeland, the 24-year-old Georgia graduate student fighting to survive a flesh-eating bacterial infection. (AP)A Georgia woman fighting a flesh-eating disease is refusing to take pain medications during some procedures, partly because of her personal convictions, her father said.Aimee Copeland despises the use of morphine in her treatment, despite its
PeopleJune 18, 2012
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Wallenda walks on tightrope over Niagara
NIAGARA FALLS, Canada (AFP) ― Cheered on by thousands of spectators, U.S. tightrope walker Nik Wallenda late Friday fulfilled his childhood dream of walking over the Niagara Falls and into the history books.Crowds packed the U.S. and Canadian sides of the border to watch the 33-year-old brave strong winds and heavy spray to walk on a cable suspended around 60 meters above North America’s biggest waterfall.After a brief prayer with his wife and children, Wallenda climbed onto the cable and headed
PeopleJune 17, 2012
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Ten Tenors of Australia to perform in Seoul
The Ten Tenors, dubbed the “Hero of Popera,” will perform at Sejong Center in central Seoul on Monday and Tuesday, marking the group’s third appearance before South Korean audiences following shows in 2008 and 2009.The Ten Tenors (also known as TTT or “The TEN”) is an Australian musical group that has toured worldwide. In a typical set, the group performs Queen standards including “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “The Show Must Go On,” in addition to tracks from a Meat Loaf medley, AC/DC and many more. T
PerformanceJune 17, 2012
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UNESCO designations focus on ‘preservation’
Secretary-general of UNESCO Korea speaks on various conflictsincluding Arirang Prize controversyIn October of 2009, the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea officially announced it would abolish the UNESCO-Arirang Prize, terminating its funding for the prize. The award, first established in 2001, was created to honor individuals or groups who protect spaces or forms of traditional cultural expression, that are listed in the UNESCO “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanit
PerformanceJune 17, 2012