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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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Probe of first lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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With Indonesia unable to pay full share, what’s next for KF-21 fighter project?
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[KH Explains] Can tech firms' AI alliances take on Nvidia?
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Speaker floats dual citizenship as solution to falling births
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[Grace Kao, Meera Choi] Has money displaced romance on dates?
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Local filmmakers criticize ‘The Roundup: Punishment’ monopoly of screens
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Police seek arrest warrant for med student who killed girlfriend
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Maori haka opens London Shakespeare fest with a roar
LONDON (AFP) ― A rousing haka war cry by Maori actors kicked off a marathon programme of 37 Shakespeare plays in 37 languages on Monday as a cultural curtainraiser for the 2012 London Olympics.The Ngakau Toa theatre company, who launched the festival on Monday evening with their performance of “Troilus and Cressida,” shook London’s Globe Theatre with the rhythmic stamping and cries made famous by New Zealand’s rugby team.The actors’ tattooed thighs were an unusual sight at the Globe, a replica o
PerformanceApril 24, 2012
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Paju Book City wins award in Abu Dhabi
Paju Book City, home to some 260 local publishing houses in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, won a prestigious book award in the United Arab Emirates last month.The Korean book town won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the most prestigious book-themed awards in the Arab world, for its “contribution to technology in the field of culture.” The book city won 225 million won in prize money. The award was established in 2006 in commemoration of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who served as the presiden
BooksApril 24, 2012
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Literary symposium honors late poets
Annual event celebrates work of Baek and 4 other writers born 100 years agoIt has been 100 years since Korea’s beloved poet Baek Seok (1912-1973) was born. “No poet in history holds a comparable position in Korea,” said literary critic Hwang Gwang-soo, who attended a press meeting on Tuesday in Seoul to share his plans for an upcoming event commemorating the poet’s life. “Because he chose to move back to his hometown, which is located in North Pyeongan Province of North Korea, after the Korean W
BooksApril 24, 2012
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Lohan to play Liz Taylor in biopic
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan will portray Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor in a television movie about her romance with actor Richard Burton, Lifetime said Monday.Production will begin in June in Los Angeles for the movie “Liz and Dick,” Lifetime said in a statement.“We are thrilled Lindsay will portray beloved Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor,” Rob Sharenow, executive vice president of Lifetime, said in a statement.“She is one of the rare actresses who possesses the talent,
FilmApril 24, 2012
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Sex addiction film too hot for Singapore
SINGAPORE (AFP) ― An acclaimed film on sex addiction will not be shown in Singapore after censors ordered a threesome between the main character and two women to be shortened, its local distributor said Monday.“Shame” by British director Steve McQueen was submitted to censors of the Media Development Authority, who rated it suitable only for viewers 21 and above on condition the scene was edited.“They did not request for the entire scene to be cut, just that they felt the scene was too long,” sa
FilmApril 24, 2012
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Zac Efron brings ‘Lucky One’ to London
LONDON (AP) ― Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron says it was luck that propelled him to super-stardom, not his acting ability.Speaking at the European premiere of his new romantic drama “The Lucky One,’’ the 24-year-old actor said that he’s had an easy ride so far, but it’s now time to prove he’s a legitimate thespian.“I got into this in a very lucky way, but it wasn’t the actor way, you know what I mean?’’ he said. “I would call what I had very much a lucky break.“So, my goal over the past few year
FilmApril 24, 2012
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Sinead O’Connor cancels tour, says she is ‘unwell’
NEW YORK (AP) ― Sinead O’Connor says she is canceling her 2012 tour due to her bipolar disorder.The singer made the announcement Monday in a posting on her website. She wrote that she is “very unwell’’ and had been advised by her doctor to not hit the road after her “very serious breakdown between December and March.’’O’Connor was scheduled to perform May 12 at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee.In December, O’Connor announced her split from therapist Barry Herridge after 16 days of marriage.The Iri
PerformanceApril 24, 2012
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AXIS seeks stories of outrageous fortune
The next AXIS storytelling event will be May 13 at Pier 8 in Itaewon. The theme for this event is “Outrageous Fortune” ― stories about happy accidents, tough breaks and other twists of fate.Submissions for stories should be made in 200 words and sent to axisstories@gmail.com. Those accepted will get 10 minutes to tell their tale in front of the audience.Stories can be far-fetched or fanciful, but they must be true.Pier 8 can be reached by leaving Exit 3 of Itaewon Station and walking straight fo
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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Applications for KLAT open May 1
Applications to take the Korean Language Ability Test ― formerly known as the Korean Language Proficiency Test ― open May 1-14.The test will be available in six days in June across the country and on four days overseas. The test is computer-based test and available in two levels ― standard and basic.The international tests are available June 9-10 and 16-17 and the Korea-based tests on the same days, plus June 23-24.The times of the test depend on location, with the earliest in Korea being in Seo
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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Capturing subculture through a Loose Union
A new project has been launched by three expats to record the Korean capital’s alternative cultural scene. The Loose Union collective of artists and musicians has just been formed to produce audio and video to capture the underground music scene that is growing in Seoul. The group was founded by American Danny Arens, Canadian Adam Brennan and Ollie Walker from South Africa, with the aim of recording live music acts and distributing the content for free online. The three are all English teachers
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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Korea’s Muslims encounter stereotypes but little prejudice
One year after arriving, his main concerns seem awfully similar to those of other expatriates: language and food. But for Naveed Ejaz, 30, food is not just a matter of taste. Like 97 percent of Pakistanis, Ejaz is Muslim and must follow an Islamic diet. This means no pork or ham, no alcohol and no meat that hasn’t been slaughtered in a way that is considered “halal,” or permissible. Finding it can be tricky for Ejaz, who is studying for a doctorate in digital content at Sejong University in Seou
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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French-Korean production to open Seoul dance festival
The 31st International Modern Dance Festival will be held in Seoul from May 19-31 under the theme of “Focus on Body’s Movement,” the festival’s organizer, the Contemporary Dance Association of Korea, said Tuesday.French choreographer Thomas Lebrun’s FranKorean Tale will open the festival at Arko Arts Theater in Daehangno, central Seoul, on May 19. Six South Korean dancers have been selected through auditions to join French dancers in the FranKorean Tale, directed by Lebrun, art director of Centr
PerformanceApril 24, 2012
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GIC extends Korean class to toddlers
Gwangju International Center begins its next round of Korean language courses on May 1, and this time is offering a special class for kids 3-6 years old.Other courses include three levels of Saturday classes and four levels of weekday evening classes. There are also beginner and intermediate classes on the Test of Proficiency in Korean on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, an intensive four evening a week course and courses featuring K-pop and dramas that run on Tuesday or Saturday afternoons.Course
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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Gwangju theater group mixes dance with laughs
Gwangju Performance Project is returning for its first full production this year with a series of short plays and a bit of dancing. “Ives Just Got to Dance” features four short comedies by David Ives, and a dance performance choreographed by GPP’s Angie Hartley.“The themes are timing and miscommunication based on language,” said Travis Major, who is overseeing the production and directing two of the plays. “That’s why we selected it, because we thought it was something a Korean audience would fi
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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Free food event for foreign residents
Publishing house Hollym will offer a free Korean cuisine event Thursday including an English lecture on Korean food, cooking classes and a performance of musical “Bibap.” There will also be a chance to try on hanbok and a visit the Tteok Museum.It is the first of a series of events for foreigners on Korean culture run by Hollym to mark its 50th anniversary in 2013. Director of the Institute of Traditional Korean Food Yoon Sook-ja will explain the basic principles of Korean cuisine.Classes on mak
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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Shin’s award-winning novel sells over 2 million here
“Please Look After Mom,” a novel of family love and loss by award-winning author Shin Kyung-sook, has sold more than two million copies in her homeland South Korea, the publisher said Tuesday.Lee Sang-Sul, director at publisher Changbi, said only two other novels since the 1990s had sold more than two million in South Korea, “so it’s a rare achievement for a pure literary work.”Shin last month became the first South Korean to win the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize with the novel, which portrays a
BooksApril 24, 2012
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(단독) 레이디 가가, 호텔방에서 못 나오는 이유
오는 4월 27일 서울 올림픽 주경기장서 첫 월드투어를 여는 레이디 가가가 활달한 그녀의 성격과는 달리 호텔 방에서 통 나오지 않고 있다. 팝스타 레이디 가가(연합뉴스)오늘 오전 강남의 한 호텔 로비에서 그녀의 보디가드로 보이는 두명의 남자가 “레이디가 오전에는 못 일어난다. 오늘 새벽 한시에도 일어나 앉아있더라”고 대화를 주고받는 장면이 코리아헤럴드 기자에게 목격되었다.“그들은 아침식사시간에도 그녀가 잠을 청했으며 다시 일어났을 때는 배고파하는 것 같았다며 안쓰럽다”는 대화를 주고받았다고.지난 쇼케이스때와는 달리 언론에 모습을 거의 드러내지 않는 레이디 가가는 오는 콘서트를 앞두고 신경이 매우 예민해 있는 것으로 알려졌다.그녀는 이번 한국공연을 앞두고는 어느 매체와도 인터뷰를 하지 않겠다고 했으며, 기자
PeopleApril 24, 2012
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Jessica Alba in Seoul, not just for pleasure?
Rumors are spreading about U.S. actress Jessica Alba signing business deals with Korean companies during her unexpected Seoul trip. Alba was spotted at Kolon’s fashion unit in Gangnam on Monday and also at a celebrity party hosted by CJ E&M vice chairwoman Lee Mi-kyung later in the evening, according to reports.Kolon is one of the country’s leading textile and fashion companies and creates products for fashion and accessories brands like Couronne, Qua and Elord. CJ E&M is the entertainment and m
PeopleApril 24, 2012
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Lady Gaga stays holed up in hotel room
Lady Gaga who kicks off her world tour at Olympic Stadium in Seoul this Friday is holed up in her hotel room, not showing up anywhere around the city, contrary to her active personality. Two Korean bodyguards were seen talking this morning by The Korea Herald about how Lady Gaga is unable to get up in the morning.In the lobby of a hotel in Gangnam, they talked about how Lady Gaga is suffering from a jet lag, getting up at 1 a.m. and going back to sleep during the breakfast hours. She looked hung
PeopleApril 24, 2012
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Sotheby's to sell 400-year-old diamond
The 400-year-old ``Beau Sancy,'' one of the world's oldest and most storied diamonds in private hands, is up for sale at Sotheby's auction house. Weighing in at 34.98 carats, the sparkling gem with a rare pear cut is expected to fetch up to $4 million. The Beau Sancy, a 34.98 carat diamond that will be put on sale by Sotheby`s auction house in Geneva next month, is presented in Paris, Monday. (AP-
Arts & DesignApril 24, 2012