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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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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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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
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Maesilcha (Plum tea)
Maesilcha is Asian plum tea made by marinating maesil (Asian plum) with sugar or honey, and then diluting that liquid with cold or boiling water. Maesilcha is served chilled in the summer. It is high in organic acids, which are good for relieving physical fatigue, quenching thirst and stimulating appetite. Ingredients ● 500g plum, 500 g sugar, 2 tsp pine nuts, 2.16 kg water 1. Wash the plums in water, remove stems, wash again, and then drain water with a strainer for 2 hours.2. Put the plums and
FoodJan. 27, 2012
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Amp up dull dishes with easy tricks that add flavor, balance
You can follow a recipe to the letter, but you don’t really begin to cook until you learn to play with your food. To be precise, learn to play with a few key ingredients and cooking techniques to boost the flavor of a dish, moving it from boring to beautiful.Consider a simmering pot of split pea soup we made the other day. Followed the recipe to the letter. Didn’t need salt. Didn’t need pepper. But it was downright dull. Try apple cider vinegar, suggested a friend. We stirred in a good splash. B
FoodJan. 27, 2012
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Wine of the Week: 2010 Niepoort Docil Vinho Verde Loureiro
Here’s an exceptional white wine made by genius Port producer Dirk Niepoort _ and it’s priced well under $20. Instead of a blend, Niepoort makes this entirely with the native Loureiro grape fermented and aged in stainless steel. And he gives it the same attention to detail as his more expensive whites.The 2010 Niepoort Docil is crisp and fresh yet nuanced and more complex than many a Vinho Verde. Tasting of lime and juicy green apple, it has a bright acidity and finespun texture that makes it a
FoodJan. 27, 2012
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Single malt whisky, what is all the fuss about?
In South Korea, whiskey has long held onto a steadfast position as a popular libation for business and social gatherings. Mixed with beer as a “poktan” drink or served up on the rocks or straight, the spirit maintained a secure position in the alcohol market that appeared unshakable. Then the makgeolli boom took off several years ago and the shift from whiskey-formulated “poktan” drinks to soju-based concoctions took a chunk out of the industry pie. Rather than proclaim the imminent death of the
FoodJan. 27, 2012
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Monty Python members to re-unite for new film
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Members of iconic British comedy group “Monty Python” will re-unite for a new film, a science fiction farce, ex-Python Terry Jones said in comments published Thursday.“Absolutely Anything” will not be a Python film as such, but key members of the gang, John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, are involved, said Jones, who will direct the movie.U.S. comic Robin Williams will also lend his voice to the film, which will combine animation and live action, while producers are
FilmJan. 27, 2012
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CJ E&M brings curtain down on successful Chinese version of ‘Mamma Mia’
HONG KONG (Yonhap) ― South Korea’s CJ E&M Corp. said Wednesday its Chinese joint venture has brought the curtain down on the Chinese version of the global hit musical “Mamma Mia!” after successfully running for the last six months in China.United Asia Live Entertainment Co., a joint venture established among CJ E&M, China Arts and Entertainment Group, and Shanghai Media Group, staged the Chinese version of “Mamma Mia!” in the six Chinese cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Chongqing a
PerformanceJan. 27, 2012
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BEAST to give 1st European concert
K-pop boy band BEAST will have its first concert in Europe next month, its agency said on Friday. The concert, titled “2012 Beast 1st World Tour -- Beautiful Show,” will take place in Columbia Halle, one of most prestigious concert halls in Berlin, Agency Cube entertainment said. The concert hall has hosted major concerts performed by international stars such as Boys∥Men and Sting, it added.Beast members said they were looking forward to introducing K-pop music to an audience more used to differ
PerformanceJan. 27, 2012