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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Singer Phil Collins’ latest gig: collector of Alamo artifacts
Sandwiched between two respected Texas historians on a hard church pew, the compact Englishman looks nervous, stroking his stubbled chin as he eyes 60 or so people crowded into the Buffalo Gap Chapel waiting for the sound of that voice they couldn’t have escaped hearing over the last 40 years.Never mind that he’s performed before crowds a thousand times bigger, sold a gazillion records, won Grammys and an Academy Award. British singer and drummer Phil Collins is fidgeting because he’s about to g
BooksMay 18, 2012
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KLTI to select 15 authors for global launch
State-run institute also plans to translate Korean works of genre fictionThe Korea Literature Translate Institute announced on Tuesday they will select 15 local writers and support them with publishing their works overseas.The 300 million-won ($257,000) project consists of translating excerpts from the selected writer’s works of fiction and sending them to literary agencies in foreign countries, especially the U.S. The institute is to announce the selected writers by the end of this year. “The
BooksMay 18, 2012
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Wine of the Week: 2010 Calera Viognier ‘Mt. Harlan’
Calera is best known for its compelling Pinot Noirs, but the limestone soils of the Gavilan Mountains east of Monterey Bay work their magic on Viognier too. That’s the genius of the site founder Josh Jensen chose for Calera Wine. This Viognier comes from the Mt. Harlan vineyard, first planted with the grape in 1983 and farmed organically. The bouquet of jasmine and ripe stone fruit draws you in right away. Then comes that lush texture and the tastes of honey, pear and tropical fruit. It’s got a
FoodMay 18, 2012
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A new look on artichokes
You have to wonder about the man who ate the first artichoke.Prickly and ugly with a giant fur ball inside, how could he have known what a treasure he had?Luckily, we can all reap the rewards of his bravery, particularly now when artichokes are in season and easy to find in the grocery store produce section.“I think it’s an intimidating-looking vegetable,” said New York-based cookbook author and Italian cooking expert Michele Scicolone.While artichokes are abundant in Italian cuisine, many home
FoodMay 18, 2012
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Jeonbokjuk (rice porridge with abalone)
Jeonbokjuk is a delicacy made of sliced abalone and non-glutinous rice. It has a sweet taste, pleasant aroma and is rich in nutrients. It was served as a noble dish in Joseon’s royal courts. Blue jeonbokjuk is a special delicacy cooked with abalone entrails. It is blue in color and has a bitter taste. Ingredients- 1 1/4 cups non-glutinous rice - 2 abalone - 1 tbsp sesame oil - 8 cups water - 1 tsp clear soy sauce - 1/2 tsp salt 1. Wash the rice, soak in water for 2 hours, drain for 10 min.2. Was
FoodMay 18, 2012
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Song says new role is very ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Viewers might be wavering over which program to tune in to come next weekend when two brand new series, MBC’s “Dr. Jin” and SBS’ “A Gentleman’s Dignity” (working title), go head to head. While actor Song Seung-heon, who is starring in “Dr. Jin,” sincerely wishes fellow actor Jang Dong-gun and his drama, “A Gentleman’s Dignity” the best, he did not mince words when it came to the desired outcome.“I would like his series to do well, but I would like ours to do a tad bit better,” Song, 35, said at
TelevisionMay 18, 2012
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Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63
NEW YORK (AP) ― Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as “Last Dance,” “Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girl” became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63.Her family released a statement, saying Summer died Thursday morning and that they “are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.”“Words truly can’t express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time,” th
PerformanceMay 18, 2012
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Leessang’s new song hits online
Korean hip-pop group Leessang’s new song “Hard to be Humble” became a hit as soon as the group released the song on online music portals Friday.In just an hour, the song shot up to top the best-selling online song on several music sites.The group’s new album “Unplugged” is its eighth ordinary release. It took three years for the band to complete.Leessang will unveil the second song “I Learn from You” on May 23, and “Someday,” on May 25.The group is to start touring on July 14. (yoonmi@heraldm.co
PerformanceMay 18, 2012
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Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63
In this May 21, 2008 file photo, Donna Summer performs during the finale of "American Idol" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP)Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as “Last Dance,” ‘'Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girls” became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63.Her family released a statement, saying Summer died T
PerformanceMay 18, 2012
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Im Sang-soo takes disturbing portrait of chaebol to Cannes
'Taste of Money’ to compete at Cannes film fest along with Hong Sang-soo’s ’In another Country’Regardless of whether or not director Im Sang-soo has met any real-life chaebol families, this is how he imagines their lives to be in his latest drama: They have a Philippines-born housemaid, are ruthlessly immoral, commit murder with no shame, speak Korean with a smattering of English, and are utterly unhappy. Just a couple of days before the opening of this year’s Cannes film festival, Im’s “Taste o
FilmMay 17, 2012
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Yakseon of ancient wisdom embraces food, people and nature of today
From catering companies to restaurants serving elaborate course meals of Korean cuisine, a new buzzword has found its way onto menus that focus on seasonal ingredients and their health-giving benefits.The word “yakseon,” literally meaning “food that is (as good as) medicine,” has spread to community centers that have set up classes teaching its basic principles and home recipes. Ahead of the regional festival season in coming months, more yakseon seems likely to be introduced in presentations an
FoodMay 17, 2012
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France’s Hollande names Korean-born adviser as minister
PARIS (Yonhap News) ― French President Francois Hollande has appointed his South Korea-born adviser Fleur Pellerin as minister for digital economy, making her the first ethnic Korean to advance to the French cabinet, according to a news report Thursday. Hollande, sworn in early this week as France’s first Socialist president in 17 years, unveiled a list of ministers for his new cabinet, including 38-year-old Pellerin, a French TV channel TF1 TV said.She served as a digital economy adviser for Ho
PeopleMay 17, 2012
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Two ‘K-pop Star’ finalists sign contracts with YG Entertainment
Two of the four finalists from SBS’ TV popular audition show “K-pop Star” have signed contracts with YG Entertainment led by Yang Hyun-seok, a former member of Seo Taiji & Boys and one of the three judges for the SBS program, according to industry sources.Lee Ha-yi, 16, who came in second, and Lee Seung-hoon, 20, who ranked fourth on the show, have decided to begin their professional careers at YG Entertainment, one of largest entertainment agencies in Korea.The singing contest drew much attent
PerformanceMay 17, 2012
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Prehistoric relics on Jeju Island designated as historical site
The Cultural Heritage Administration Thursday designated an area of 10,279 square meters in Yongdamdong, northern Jeju Island, which houses three dolmens and other prehistoric relics, as a historical site.The Yongdamdong relics complex was discovered during a construction project between February and May last year. Various relics were discovered, including 29 pits believed to have been used as residences and three building sites.There are also several large dolmens alongside the stream in the Yo
CultureMay 17, 2012
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Spotlight on Asian art as Hong Kong fair opens
HONG KONG (AFP) ― The glittering Hong Kong International Art Fair opens Thursday, featuring works by artists from Picasso to Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei and cementing the city’s status as a global art hub.More than 260 galleries from 38 countries, representing an even split from the West and the East, have booked space at the four-day event known as Art HK, now in its fifth edition.“The transformation here culturally has been pretty significant,” art collector and fair board member Richard Chang
PerformanceMay 17, 2012
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Im takes disturbing portrait of chaebol to Cannes
‘Taste of Money’ to compete at Cannes film festival along with Hong Sang-soo’s ‘In Another Country’Regardless of whether or not director Im Sang-soo has met any real-life chaebol families, this is how he imagines their lives to be in his latest drama: They have a Philippines-born housemaid, are ruthlessly immoral, commit murder with no shame, speak Korean with a smattering of English, and are utterly unhappy.Just a couple of days before the opening of this year’s Cannes film festival, Im’s “Tast
FilmMay 17, 2012
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Cannes opens with Anderson’s ‘Moonrise,’ camel
22 movies compete for the prestigious Palme d’Or during 12-day film festivalCANNES, France (AP) ― Wes Anderson opened the 65th Cannes Film Festival with his meticulously composed ode to young love, “Moonrise Kingdom,’’ while less mannered theatrics surrounded the annual French Riviera extravaganza. Anderson and his star-studded cast declared the festival officially begun at the opening ceremony Wednesday night shortly after striding down the absurdly glamorous Cannes red carpet, a seaside gauntl
FilmMay 17, 2012
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Study: Students can have fun without booze
(Yonhap Photo)Research indicates students in college can have as good a time at a party if they don't drink, U.S. researchers suggest.Lori Scott-Sheldon of the Miriam Hospital in Providence, R.I., analyzed data on 19 studies involving more than 1,400 U.S. college students.The study, published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behavior, found students were less likely to drink alcohol when the
CultureMay 17, 2012
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Chocolate pyramid breaks world record
At 18,239.5 pounds, the chocolate sculpture is the largest in the world (UPI)The Qzina Institute of Chocolate & Pastry in California announced it broke the world record for the largest chocolate sculpture by recreating a Mexican pyramid.The sculpture of the Kukulkan pyramid in Chichen Itza, created by corporate chef Francois Mellet, measures 6 feet high and 12 feet by 12 feet at its base.Guinness
FoodMay 17, 2012
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SAC to enhance its public role
Seoul Arts Center, one of the country’s biggest art complexes, will heighten its public role this year by expanding support for artists and low-income families, its new president said on Tuesday.Mo Cheol-min, who took the top post at SAC last month, said the center located in southern Seoul will cut all venue rental fees by 5 percent and adopt a standardized seating list to prohibit production companies from raising ticket prices by assigning premium seats. “To establish a fair system of ticket
CultureMay 16, 2012