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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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Seoul to turn off street lights during Buddhist lantern festival
Street lights along Jongno in central Seoul will temporarily go out Saturday night during the procession of lanterns for Yeondeunghoe, the lotus lantern festival, held in advance of Buddha’s Birthday later this month.The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Jongno Ward will turn off street lights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. along the section of road stretching from Dongdaemun (East Gate) to Boshingak to allow the citizens to better see the lanterns, a Buddhist committee for the celebration of Buddha’s
CultureMay 16, 2012
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Major Picasso exhibition stops in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AFP) ― The biggest exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s works ever held in Hong Kong opens Saturday, featuring 55 pieces from the Musee National Picasso in Paris covering every phase of the artist’s career.The exhibition at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum from May 19 to July 22 includes work from his Blue, Rose and Cubist periods as well as Neoclassical and Expressionist pieces, the organisers said.Musee National Picasso chairwoman Anne Baldassari said she was excited to show the work in China
PerformanceMay 16, 2012
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Historic diamond sells for $9.7 million
GENEVA (AFP) ― A centuries-old diamond passed down through generations of European royalty fetched nine million Swiss francs ($9.7 million) at auction in Geneva on Tuesday.The 35-carat “Beau Sancy” diamond was worn by Marie de Medici, Queen consort of Henry IV, at her coronation in 1610.Five bidders spanning three continents competed for the historic jewel at a Sotheby’s auction where there was little evidence of the current global financial woes. An anonymous telephone bidder purchased the jewe
Arts & DesignMay 16, 2012
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‘Korean Eye’ to take contemporary art to London
Standard Chartered Korea sponsors exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in time for OlympicsA total of 34 Korean contemporary artists have been selected for an upcoming “Korean Eye” exhibition in London, which will be held at the Saatchi Gallery from July 29 ― just in time for the summer Olympic Games. The exhibition, sponsored by Standard Chartered Korea, a leading global financial group, presents some 100 works by 34 established Korean artists, including Ahn Chul-hyun, Kang Hyung-koo, Moon Beom, B
PerformanceMay 16, 2012
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Cannes curtain goes up with whimsy, glamour
CANNES, France (AFP) ―Kooky comedy and buffoonery are on the agenda Wednesday as the 65th Cannes Film Festival, with its trademark mix of high cinematic art and Hollywood glitz, kicks off on a light note.U.S. director Wes Anderson brings his whimsical touch with the opening film “Moonrise Kingdom,” a pre-teen elopement fantasy whose star-packed cast includes Bruce Willis as a small-town cop and Bill Murray as a morose parent.But as the celebs march up the red carpet for the gala premiere, Sacha
FilmMay 16, 2012
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Legendary musicians flock to Seoul
Earth, Wind & Fire, Eric Benet and George Benson to highlight Seoul Jazz FestivalLegendary jazz artists and pop stars are coming to Seoul to perform at the annual Seoul Jazz Festival that kicks off this weekend at the outdoor venues of Olympic Park in southern Seoul.The list of artists includes American soul rock band Earth, Wind & Fire, jazz guitarist George Benson, Al Di Meola, Ledisi and Eric Benet, one of Korea’s all-time favorite R&B singers from the U.S. Benet is already attracting the spo
PerformanceMay 16, 2012
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New Nordic afoot
Hip new Nordic cuisine showcased at Danish food event in SeoulWho would have thought that trees, hay and ashes would be the nouveau chic eats of the year? Yet, here it was, on a plate, a piece of very black bread, so black it resembled a hunk of charcoal. There was a reason why it was black. Not only had the bread been made with hay, leek and onion ash, according to AOC executive chef Ronni Mortensen, it had also been sprayed with “black burned vegetables.” “We like the nature-like thing,” expla
FoodMay 16, 2012
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Chanel opts for baroque in Versailles cruise collection show
VERSAILLES, France (AP) ― As some of the world’s most glamorous women prepare for the Cannes Film Festival later this week, Karl Lagerfeld has shown again that he’s a step ahead of the game on the Riviera’s red carpet.The celebrated designer rolled out a baroque-tinged cruise collection on Monday at the seat of French opulence, Versailles Palace, with film stars and other celebrities such as actress Tilda Swinton and singer Vanessa Paradis in appearance.“The palace is the perfect place for Chane
Arts & DesignMay 16, 2012
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CanCham offers surf and turf
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will host a feast Saturday fit for kings, featuring the finest surf and turf the “Great White North” has to offer.At its first annual Delicious Canada Spring Celebration, CanCham will host a formal dinner featuring Canadian beef and lobster.A honey salad dressing and maple mousse will also be served to dazzle diners. The first-class dinner will be accompanied with live entertainment by a jazz band and a traditional maritime-style band to bring the mood into full
FoodMay 16, 2012
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Factional strife deepens in Jogye order
Ven. Seongho accuses president of the nation’s largest Buddhist sect of soliciting prostitutionJogye Order, South Korea’s largest Buddhist sect, was plunged further into turmoil after a whistleblower monk accused the order’s president of procuring prostitution.Ven. Seongho, who last week exposed an all-night gambling and drinking party among his fellow monks, made the new allegations targeted, this time, at Most Ven. Jaseung, president of the Jogye Order. The whistle-blower said on a radio show
CultureMay 16, 2012
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Junsu says new music video cost ‘a lot of money’
Junsu, a member of the popular music group JYJ and a rising musical star, said on Wednesday that he wouldn't mind if he was called Xia Junsu, which he had used for the formerly five-member boyband TVXQ.He said that his newest music video of “Tarantallegra,” the first single from his solo album, may be one of the most expensive music videos he has ever made.“If you had watched it, you could’ve imagined that it would be one of the most expensive music videos. If I considered only the Korean market
PerformanceMay 16, 2012
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2PM to release new single in Japan in June
K-pop idol group 2PM will be making its Japan debut on June 6 with its new single album “Beautiful” and Arena Tour Live DVD. Title track “Beautiful” has gained popularity ahead of the debut as the song of Sempio’s black vinegar drink. The song topped Recochouk chart, the biggest ringtone download website in Japan.A song written by 2PM member, Junho, “If You are Here” will also be included on the album. 2PM is expected to meet Japanese fans at a Tokyo fan meeting on June 16, before performing liv
PerformanceMay 16, 2012
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Legion admits it knew of priest's kid, did nothing
The Legion of Christ religious order, still reeling from revelations that its late founder was a pedophile, admitted Wednesday that it knew that its most famous priest had fathered a child years ago yet didn't remove him from teaching morality to seminarians or speaking publicly about ethics. In a statement, the Legion said it was sorry it hadn't acted ``earlier and more firmly'' to remove the Rev
CultureMay 16, 2012
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Wonder Girls to perform at Girls Award by CROOZ in Japan
K-pop group the Wonder Girls will hit the stage of Japan’s biggest music and fashion event “Girls Award by CROOZ” ahead of their official debut in the country.The official website of the show on Wednesday revealed the event’s lineup, which includes Japanese girl group Morning Musume, E-Girls and other top artists.Wonder Girls will release their Japanese debut album “Nobody for Everybody,” a Japanese version of their hit “Nobody,” on July 25.The event will kick off at Yoyogi National gymnasium in
PerformanceMay 16, 2012
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Ko Young-wook accused of two more sexual assaults
TV celebrity Ko Young-wook, who is under police investigation on allegations of raping a teenager, has been accused of two more sexual assault charges by two other victims, police said Wednesday.Last week, Ko denied allegations that he intentionally got an 18-year-old female entertainer-aspirant drunk to rape her at his home.According to the police, the 36-year-old was summoned again to a police station in Yongsan on Tuesday afternoon over additional allegations and was questioned for more than
TelevisionMay 16, 2012
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Former Danish premier to lead green growth body
The Global Green Growth Institute announced Tuesday the appointment of former Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen as its chairman. He will replace Han Seung-soo, a former Korean premier who has been running the Seoul-based institute as the inaugural chief. Established in June 2010 by the Korean government, the GGGI is Seoul’s think tank and platform to spread its green growth initiative overseas. It opened its first overseas office in Copenhagen last year. The institute is to be converted
PeopleMay 15, 2012
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Friends of 50 years co-publish book
Senior adviser and former editorial writer at the Herald Business Min Byung-moon and his long-time friend Korean Olympic Committee President Park Yong-sung published a poetry book accompanied with photographs on Monday. The book titled “Moon at Daybreak” consists of some 80 pieces of poetry by Min and some 130 photographs taken by Park. Min and Park have been close friends since their college years at Seoul National University in the 1960s. The two took very different life paths after graduatin
PeopleMay 15, 2012
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Santa Fe festival will honor Navajo artist
SANTA FE (AP) ― Artist Tony Abeyta just can’t help himself.Pushing up his sleeves and letting his fingers make one more run through his deliberately tousled hair, he reaches for a bit of charcoal on his studio table and goes at the three finished canvases again.In minutes, his fingertips are black, his forearms are smudged and there’s one more layer on the triptych he has dubbed “Divine Intervention.’’ Just in time for the curators to pick it up.The work will be hanging in the entry of the Museu
PerformanceMay 15, 2012
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European chamber music to grace Korea
Three internationally renowned chamber orchestras to perform in Seoul in May, JuneChamber orchestras traditionally performed in palace chambers or great mansions in the West for the privileged few. The venue for these small orchestras today has moved from small private rooms to concert halls and their performances are now open to anyone. However, despite the change in venue over the centuries, there is one enduring quality that continues to mesmerize audiences ― intimacy.Three internationally re
PerformanceMay 15, 2012
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Actor Kirk Douglas works on e-book on ‘Spartacus’
NEW YORK (AP) ― At age 95, Kirk Douglas is not too old to give e-books a try.The legendary actor has an e-memoir coming out in June.Titled “I Am Spartacus! Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist,’’ the book tells about the Roman epic that came out in 1960 and helped break Hollywood’s ban against suspected Communists.Douglas, who starred in “Spartacus’’ and helped produce it, reveals that Dalton Trumbo wrote the screenplay after the blacklisted Trumbo had worked throughout the 1950s under assumed
PeopleMay 15, 2012