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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Comedian-turned-director slapped with exit ban over embezzlement charges
Disgraced comedian-turned-director Shim Hyung-rae has been banned from leaving the country in connection with suspicions that he embezzled huge company funds, police said Monday.Police have recently launched an internal probe into suspicions that Shim, chairman of the movie production company Youngg
FilmOct. 31, 2011
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Cheers and fears as world population hits 7 billion
MANILA (AFP) - Asia welcomed the world's first symbolic "seven billionth" baby on Monday, but celebrations were tempered by worries over the strain that humanity's population explosion is putting on a fragile planet.The United Nations says that by its best estimates the seven billionth baby will be
CultureOct. 31, 2011
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Bill Gates unfussed by Steve Jobs’ jab: report
Microsoft founder Bill Gates coolly parried some harsh criticism from late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, in an interview with ABC television Sunday, saying their professional rivalry was positive.Bill Gates (Bloomberg)Gates, who maintained a long rivalry with the Apple innovator, was asked about an a
PeopleOct. 31, 2011
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Kim Yu-na inspires KwangJuYo
Figure skating queen Kim Yu-na turned into a muse for white porcelain. More than 200 press members and fans gathered at the Shinsegae Department Store in central Seoul on Friday to see Kim and KwangJuYo’s new line inspired by the skater. Titled “Yuna,” the collection mirrors Kim’s graceful beauty and healthy image, according to KwangJuYo. The elegant lines and soft colors of the pottery should remind of Kim’s delicate techniques and acting on ice, it explained. “I participated in this collaborat
PeopleOct. 30, 2011
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Abu Dhabi museum island hit by more delays
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) ― Branches of the Louvre and Guggenheim art museums being built as part of an ambitious cultural district in Abu Dhabi could now open at least a year later than planned, the developer and an official with knowledge of the projects said Saturday.Questions about the future of the Saadiyat Island cultural district have swirled among contractors in the Gulf for months. They came into sharper focus this week when the project’s government-backed developer disclosed tha
PerformanceOct. 30, 2011
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Kevorkian suicide machine, paintings don’t sell
NEW YORK (AP) ― A suicide machine belonging to Dr. Jack Kevorkian was withdrawn Friday from an auction of the assisted-suicide advocate’s possessions after failing to draw a high enough bid, while 17 of his paintings tied up in a legal dispute with a suburban Boston museum found no takers.The paintings, including one Kevorkian did with a pint of his blood, and about 100 other personal items went on sale at the New York Institute of Technology. The estate had estimated the value of the 17 paintin
PerformanceOct. 30, 2011
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Master craftsmen inspire with fine touches
Sulwhasu exhibition brings together handicrafts by 11 Korean masters in various fieldsIt is impossible to make “hanji,” or Korean traditional mulberry paper, without a hanji screen. And Yu Bae-geun, who is registered as Intangible Cultural Property No. 31, is the sole person in the nation who can make one. He spends his winters in the freezing Damyang County in South Jeolla Province searching for good four to five-year-old bamboo, and other months indoors extracting the thinnest-possible bamboo
PerformanceOct. 30, 2011
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Eccentric U.K. broadcaster Jimmy Savile dies at 84
LONDON (AP) ― Veteran British broadcaster Jimmy Savile, a famously eccentric culture figure, has died at his home in northern England. He was 84.Savile, known for his garish tracksuits, chunky gold jewelry and boundless enthusiasm for pop music and charity work, was the host of two long-running British television programs and claimed to have been a longtime confidant to Prince Charles and ex-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Rarely seen without his trademark large cigar, Savile had initially work
PeopleOct. 30, 2011
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Indian fans run riot as Metallica axes gig
NEW DELHI (AFP) ― Angry fans smashed equipment and hurled bottles in chaotic scenes after heavy metal group Metallica cancelled their first ever Indian gig at the last minute, reports said Saturday.Thousands of fans had already turned up at Friday’s concert, timed to coincide with this weekend’s Formula One Grand Prix, but were enraged when it was axed for safety reasons.Newspaper pictures showed piles of shattered equipment and the Times of India said one man broke his leg when he was pushed do
PerformanceOct. 30, 2011
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Aloha! Welcome to Hawaiian taste
Oahu’s fresh farm-to-table cuisine captivates international gourmandsOAHU, Hawaii ― When Manny Miles, 27, looks out from his farm field across the majestic Waianae Valley in Oahu, he sees a bright future for the food industry in Hawaii.Hawaii is a tourist paradise and has a long history as a favorite destination for honeymooners, but the tropical islands are now trying to receive high marks for its culinary scene.And young farmers like Miles have been at the heart of the farm-to-table movement
TravelOct. 28, 2011
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Classical Music“Trio Owon”: Classical music group Trio Owon, led by cellist Yang Sung-won, will hold its debut concert in Korea at the LG Arts Center on Nov. 6. The other two members are pianist Emmanuel Strosser and violinist Olivier Charlier. The name “Owon” comes from late Korean painter Jang Seung-up (1843-1897), who was depicted in Im Kwon-taek’s 2002 film “Painted Fire.” The trio will showcase German Romantic musicians in the 19th century -- Schumann, Mendelssohn and Brahms. Tickets range
PerformanceOct. 28, 2011
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The King of Pigs (Korea)Opening Nov.3Thriller/Drama. Directed by Yeun Sang-ho. Kyung-min, a 30-something CEO impulsively kills his wife after his business goes bankrupt. He seeks out his long-lost friend Jong-suk, whom he was close with in middle school. The two meet up and talk about their middle school days where both of them were severely bullied by their classmates. At the time, they became friends with Chul, an outsider who helped them avoid abuse from the class bullies. Chul had planned a
FilmOct. 28, 2011
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SPO, Chung fly with Mahler No.1 Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra“Mahler Symphony No. 1”(Universal Music)After releasing the debut album “Debussy and Ravel” under Deutsche Grammophon, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and its music director Chung Myung-whun will launch their live recording of Mahler Symphony No. 1 “Titan” on Nov. 3. The program was recorded at the Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall on Nov. 3, 2010, as part of the SPO’s “Mahler Series” concerts and was hugely popular among classical musi
PerformanceOct. 28, 2011
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‘Johnny English’ star Rowan Atkinson finds the U.S. a tough bean to crack
If British comedian Rowan Atkinson had any doubts about his international appeal, they’ve been put to rest by stories he keeps hearing from English aid workers returning from trips to Africa.“They go to these African villages where there are four thatched huts,” said Atkinson, 56. “There is nobody in any of them except one, where the entire village is crammed in there. There’s a tiny black-and-white TV set being powered by a car battery, and there’s a ‘Mr. Bean’ VHS tape being played.”Mr. Bean i
FilmOct. 28, 2011
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Royal Caribbean partners with Miami chef on Oasis of the Seas
MIAMI ― Michael Schwartz, one of Miami’s top chefs, is bringing his star power and farm-to-table cuisine aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, designing all-new menus for one of the ship’s fine-dining restaurants, 150 Central Park, beginning with the Oct. 29 sailing.At first glance, it looks like an odd fit.Schwartz, owner of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in the Design District and two other restaurants, specializes in rustic dishes, simple preparations and local, seasonal ingredients. Th
TravelOct. 28, 2011
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City Center to reopen after $56 million spruce-up
NEW YORK (AP) ― For one of the oldest major performing arts venues in New York ― one that’s hosted many of the world’s premier artists for nearly 70 years ― City Center seems to have had something of a self-esteem problem.It seated over 2,700 people in its main theater, but many of those seats were uncomfortable, the sightlines less than desirable. The lobby felt small and crowded. The beautiful vaulted ceiling in the upstairs lobby was dulled with layers of wear and dust.The distinctive neo-Moo
TravelOct. 28, 2011
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Man near end of 80-day stay at Vancouver airport
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) ― It’s like the movie “The Terminal,” only it’s real. A man has been living in the Vancouver airport since Aug. 17 ― at the airport’s invitation.”I can’t leave. I’m stuck here,” Jaeger Mah explained to an airport volunteer who invited him to a party outside the airport Nov. 3.Since the party happens to fall on the last of Mah’s 80 days at the airport, he added, “Perhaps I could come after midnight.”Mah, 29, embarked on his unusual sojourn as the winner of a conte
TravelOct. 28, 2011
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KTX discounts on Jeolla line
Korail, operator of the high-speed train KTX, said it will offer a variety of discount events to promote the newly established Jeolla KTX line. Teenagers who travel between KTX stations on the Jeolla line and those on other KTX lines will get a 20 percent discount from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. For those who purchase tickets through SMS on mobiles and print out tickets, Korail will offer a 30 percent discount for 10 people per day, up to 570 people through Nov. 30. Users of the KTX Jeolla line will get
TravelOct. 28, 2011
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The Shilla Jeju discounts holiday package
For those who book early for the year-end and New Year holiday, the hotel will offer the “Happy Holiday Package.” The package includes outdoor swimming with live concerts, French wine tasting for two, use of lobby lounge and unlimited tangerines. For those who check-in in December, a Santa’s gift will be given to one child per family. The bookings should be made for stays between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1, and between Jan. 20 and Jan. 24. The price is 380,000 per night. Call 1588-1142. (yoonmi@heraldm.
TravelOct. 28, 2011
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Hyatt Regency Incheon offers winemaker’s dinner
The hotel is to invite Italian winemaker Enzo Agresta from Fontanafredda winery in Piedmont on Nov. 11 to introduce the history and regional uniqueness of representative wines there. Featuring Piedmont wines and dishes from northwest Italia, the dinner will be priced at 180,000 won per person and 150,000 won for CATH (Club At The Hyatt) members. For details, visit www.hyattregencyincheon.com or call (032) 745-1713~1716.(yoonmi@heraldm.com)
TravelOct. 28, 2011