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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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US 'incredibly concerned' about suspected NK-Iran military ties
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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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K-pop singer lost consciousness after being hit by foul ball, cancels show
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Korean Muslim YouTuber's plan to build mosque in Incheon goes viral
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[Kim Seong-kon] Democracy and the future of South Korea
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Yoon's office denies considering liberal figures for key posts
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Why is Apple Pay struggling to get purchase in Korea?
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Seoul says Fu Bao loan 'not going to happen'
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For Malkovich, the struggle of the sexes changes little
PARIS (AFP) ― More than two decades after John Malkovich starred in “Dangerous Liaisons” as the film’s arch seducer, the American actor is revisiting the classic French work, this time directing a stage version in Paris.For Malkovich, the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos published in 1782 highlights the centuries-old struggle between men and women.“I’m not saying war between men and women, but the struggle between them. I don’t think that’s changed since the time of Choderlos de Laclos,” Malk
PerformanceJan. 29, 2012
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U.S. author traces Rimbaud’s mysterious Java journey
KEROBOKAN, Indonesia (AFP) ― In 1876 French poet Arthur Rimbaud joined the Dutch colonial army, sailed to the Indonesian island of Java and then deserted and fled into the jungle. No one knows what happened next.More than 130 years later, an American author followed in the Frenchman’s footsteps to try and solve the mystery.“It’s like a Sherlock Holmes story,” said Jamie James, alluding to the detective work needed to trace where the enigmatic Rimbaud, who was born in 1854 and died just before tu
BooksJan. 29, 2012
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Louvre’s Da Vinci restoration ignites art world row
PARIS (AFP) ― Delicate work to restore a Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece, to be unveiled in March, has turned into a headache for the Louvre, after experts accused the Paris museum of putting the precious oil work at risk.Da Vinci began painting “The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne” in 1503 and when he died in France in 1519 the unfinished work, depicting Christ beside his mother and grandmother with a sacrificial lamb, was acquired by King Francis I.Restoration carried out in the past century le
PerformanceJan. 29, 2012
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Searching for identity in Springfield
Artist Moon Ji-ha blurs identity borders through color, symbol-saturated paintingsHer paintings look unmistakably “Korean” at first glance, like what female shamans might have used in rituals during the Joseon Dynasty. Animals, mountains, letters and all sorts of characters are confusingly strewn on the canvas in rainbow colors. But Moon Ji-ha told the press Thursday that she was surprised to hear many Koreans comment that her works have a strong Asian vibe. “I never thought so. I guess they cou
PerformanceJan. 29, 2012
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Vinyl records make the world go around again
NEW YORK (AFP) ― In today’s brave new world of MP3 players, compact discs are dying, cassettes are Stone Age, and old-fashioned vinyl records ... they’re back!It might seem that nothing short of a wind-up gramophone could be more out of place today than the nostalgia-laden, crackly-sounding 33 and 45 RPM disc.Yet in his Brooklyn, New York, factory, 40-year-old Thomas Bernich churns them out by the tens of thousands, feeding a vinyl revival that has record decks ― and cash tills ― spinning. “It’s
PerformanceJan. 29, 2012
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One-stop shopping evolves
Drinks, exhibition venues and overseas promotions for designers become part of shopping experienceFashion merchandise buyer Nam So-hyun has been making occasional visits to multi-brand shops sprawled along Garosugil in Sinsa-dong, southern Seoul, for quite some time. “Being a buyer, it helps me keep a good eye for fashion. Multi-brand shops bring in new, interesting brands and are the quickest in Seoul to reflect the latest trends of the international fashion scene. The items tend to be a bit ov
CultureJan. 27, 2012
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Highlights-Calendar
Theater“Without You” : Based on musical star Anthony Rapp’s best-selling memoir of the same title, the musical “Without You” brings to life Rapp’s turbulent personal journey in the late 1990s. Rapp, best known for the role of Mark in Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award-and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent,” plays himself in the upcoming musical in Seoul. The show chronicles Rapp’s making of “Rent,” especially after Larson’s sudden death from a heart attack just a day before the premiere. The show a
CultureJan. 27, 2012
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Box Office
Papa (Korea)Opening Feb. 1Comedy. Directed by Han Ji-seung. Chun-seob (Park Yong-woo), who used to be a high-earning representative of a popular idol singer, now lives as an illegal immigrant in the U.S. The singer he used to work with ran away with all the money to the U.S., and Chun-seob, without a proper visa, failed to get a hold of her in the foreign country. One day, Chun-seob runs into a young girl named Joon (Go Ara), who is in need of a guardian in order to live with her “siblings” all
FilmJan. 27, 2012
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EYE LIKE
Best-selling collection on sale in KoreaVarious artists“2012 Grammy Nominees” (Universal Music) The 2012 Grammy Nominees album went on sale on Jan. 17 in Korea, featuring hits from more than 20 chart-topping artists across genres.Artists featured include some of the world’s and Korea’s favorite artists such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Tony Bennett, the Black Keys, Eric Church, Coldplay, J. Cole, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Taylor Swift.One of the most notable categories
FilmJan. 27, 2012
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Vintage eyeglasses provide clear path to Hollywood
Even in Hollywood, it’s rare for anyone to be able to boast a connection to dozens of Oscar-contending films and blockbusters over the last 25 years. But Russ Campbell can hardly turn on the television or go to a movie theater without seeing something he’s made a mark on ― including the high-profile films “J. Edgar,” “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” “The Rum Diary,” “Cowboys & Aliens,” “A Single Man,” “Catch Me if You Can” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” as well as such TV shows as “Mad M
FilmJan. 27, 2012
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Inje Icefish Festival to kick off in Gangwon Province
INJE, Gangwon Province (Yonhap) ― The annual winter festival held in a small town nestled in the mountains is ready for a comeback of its 14th year with varied programs and a longer schedule for those who want to brave sub-zero temperatures to fish on a frozen lake and enjoy winter sports. The Inje Icefish Festival, hosted by the local government, kicks off on Saturday and runs for nine days on the frozen Soyang Lake in Inje, located 165 kilometers east of Seoul. The winter festival in Gangwon P
TravelJan. 27, 2012
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Grand Hilton Seoul offers Valentine’s Day specials
The Grand Hilton Seoul offers “Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet” for couples wanting to create some special memories with special menus and presents. Available on Feb. 14 only, the hotel’s Buffet Restaurant will provide beautiful flowers, cake, wine for reserved guests, in addition to its wonderful array of salads, appetizers, mains and desserts. Guests can experience the special Swiss cuisine corner featuring plentiful beef fondue with a variety of traditional Swiss dishes and desserts. T
TravelJan. 27, 2012
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Millennium Seoul Hilton’s whisky, wine promotion
Millennium Seoul Hilton’s traditional English-style bar Oak Room is offering a special promotion through the end of February. Guests purchasing select premium whisky (Royal Salute 21 Years or higher, Ballantine 21 Years or higher, Johnnie Walker Blue Label or higher), premium cognac (Hennessey X.O, Remy Martin X.O, Camus Extra) or premium bottles of wine priced at 580,000 won and up will receive a complimentary stay at one of the hotel’s deluxe rooms. Oak Room is also featuring a Happy Hour Carv
TravelJan. 27, 2012
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Hotels.com picks hotels with best views
Hotels.com, the world’s leading hotel booking website, has selected several hotels with the best views situated in cities full of entertainments where travelers can discover and enjoy fabulous sunrise and sunset at the same time. The hotels are Marina Bay Sands (Singapore), Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai (India), Molino Stucky Hilton (Venice), ME Madrid (Spain) and SLS Hotel (Los Angeles.). Prices for one-night stay at these hotels range from 200,000 to 400,000 won as of January 2012. Hotels.com’s Ko
TravelJan. 27, 2012
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Korail offers ‘Snow Train to Taebaek’
Korail will operate the “Tong Tong Tong Snow Train” to Mount Taebaek starting next month, offering travelers the chance to enjoy a snow covered mountain this winter. Leaving Seoul Station at 7:59 a.m. on Feb. 1-5, 8, 10-12, 17-19, 22, and 24-26, the train will arrive at Chujeon Station while passengers can enjoy a variety of events, snack and live music aboard the train. A bus will pick up the passengers from the station, dropping them off at the Mount Taebaek Provincial Park, from where travele
TravelJan. 27, 2012
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Secret of the overpacker? Bring what makes you happy
They’re the people standing at the airport counter, frantically pulling things out of their overweight suitcases.They’re the ones with the porters. The super-sized carry-ons. Six suitcases for a five-day getaway.Their absolute necessities are varied but hefty. Cartons of Q-tips. Bath towels. Scuba gear. Multiple bathing suits.And shoes for every occasion.“Now, the trip could be a month or two weeks, but I would say I need about a minimum of eight pairs. Because you need your flats, you need your
TravelJan. 27, 2012
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Dude ranch vacations: So much more than horses
Cowboys. Horses. Guns. Booze. And tennis?When it comes to dude ranches, hosts are adopting John Wayne’s, “A man’s got to do what a man’s got to do,” and are offering options unheard of just a few years ago in order to attract guests.Dude ranches still have horses and wranglers, and an aura of the Old West. But today, many also offer extras like conference centers, spas, zip lines, paintball, ATV rides, naturalists, kids’ clubs and rock walls.“Fifteen years ago you probably wouldn’t have found a
TravelJan. 27, 2012
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New books in ‘Insight into Korea Series’
New books in ‘Insight into Korea Series’Making the High-Speed Train Fly: Korean Global STI Strategy, Empowering Korea with New InnovationsBy Kim Suk-joon and others(Jimoondang)The Korea Herald’s “Insight into Korea” book series, which previously dealt with key Korean issues including Dokdo, the Korean Wave, and various social and financial topics, has published two more volumes ― this time about the challenges Korea faces in R&D and science and technology. The books ― “Making the High-Speed Trai
BooksJan. 27, 2012
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Book explores handaxes from the early Paleolithic Asia
Handaxes in the Imjin BasinEdited by Yi Seon-bok(SNU Press)Many things remain a mystery about the early Paleolithic period, especially the one of East Asia. Many of the Paleolithic remains found in the region have added to such questions. Most importantly, hand axes, which had been considered some of the most significant remains of the early Paleolithic in Europe and Africa, were not found in Asia until the late 1970s.Yet as the first set of Acheulian-like hand axes were found in Korea’s Imjin R
BooksJan. 27, 2012
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Fresh portrait of a monarch
Sure, why not. Let’s have yet another biography of Elizabeth II, this one as she’s about to mark 60 years on the throne.So what is new to justify Sally Bedell Smith’s massive “Elizabeth the Queen”? What is left to uncover, and what should be left uncovered and unknown in the life of this exemplary lady whose predetermined existence of regal obligation is yawningly unenviable, however bejeweled the box it comes in?Smith’s book answers those questions with a double yes ― yes, there are mercifully
BooksJan. 27, 2012