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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Korean labor force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
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Gov't appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
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[AtoZ Korean Mind] Does your job define who you are? Should it?
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Govt. asks hospitals to mitigate impact of medical professors' absence
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S. Korea's working-age population to dip nearly 10m by 2044 amid low births
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Doggy patrol team on the move to protect their cities
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Samsung mocks Apple over iPhone alarm glitch
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Free screening of Banksy documentary
There will be a free screening of Oscar-nominated Banksy documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop” on Sunday.The documentary follows a French shopkeeper and amateur filmmaker as they try to find and befriend Banksy. It was well received ― nominated for the Best Documentary category at the Academy Awards ― but also faced allegations that the film was staged.The screening is at Roofers in Itaewon, wi
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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N.Z. chamber to host wine festival
The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce will host the “New Zealand Wine Festival” on Saturday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. The chamber will offer guests a selection of fresh, chilled whites from 16 vineyards to usher in the summer. “The mission of the Kiwi Chamber is to work closely with and assist in raising the awareness of important New Zealand industries, and the country’s premium wines offer
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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Anseong winery holds tasting tour
Kenneth Kim Vineyards is holding a wine event for expats on Saturday at their winery in Anseong, Gyeonggi province. Using Muscat grapes grown on a local cooperative, the vineyard produces red and white wines, a sherry and a port for the Korean market. After a short historical tour of a Catholic mission on the way, Kenneth Kim will introduce the wine-making methods he uses. Guests will be able to t
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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BFIA center hosts cultural exchange programs
Busan Foundation for International Activities is hosting a set of cultural programs on different cultures from July 4.Each of the 10 week courses will be run by a volunteer lecturer from a foreign country who will introduce their culture and traditions, including a cooking course.The programs are available for 10 different cultures with six in English and the rest in Korean. Most courses are on we
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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[Come together] - Min Camp
This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Busan-based surfing and skiing club Min Camp -- Ed.•Name of Club: Min Camp -- Ski, snowboard, skate & surf•Location(s): Busan, South Korea -- Gwangalli •Number of members: 150•Started: 2010Who is it for? Events are open to the public. The club is great because it’s open to both Korean and expat members
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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‘Some Girls’ starts 3-week run Friday
Probationary Theatre will start its run of U.S. romantic comedy, “Some Girls” in Seoul on Friday.Described as an often brutal look at love, this comedy by Niel LaBute will be playing for three weeks at White Box Theater in Seoul.It tells the story of 33-year-old Guy, an aspiring author who is soon to be married. Nervous about settling down, he travels the United States, meeting up with ex-girlfrie
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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CouchSurfing catches on in Korea
Budget accommodation exchange builds community away home, gives travelers unique experienceIn Seoul’s bustling expat scene, it is easy to meet foreigners ― but it takes a special kind of person to put a free roof over a passing stranger’s head.Opening homes to travelers is the main aim of the city’s thriving CouchSurfing community, whose members offer visitors a place to sleep on their futon, floo
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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Richard Gere arrives in Korea for Buddhist experience
Richard Gere (AP-Yonhap News)American actor Richard Gere arrived in South Korea on Monday at Incheon International Airport along with his wife, actress Carey Lowell and their son, Homer Gere, to promote his Buddhist-themed photo exhibition and experience Korea’s traditional Buddhist culture.Gere, who is known for his Buddhist faith, is scheduled to meet with Venerable Jaseung, head of the Jogye Or
CultureJune 21, 2011
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World’s biggest emerald shines in Colombia
A 15,000-carats raw emerald which weights five pounds, is shown at the 'Minergemas 2011', an international mining and precious stones and metals in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, June 17, 2011. The emerald was found 12 years ago in Muzo, 75 kilometers north of Bogota, and is shown for the first time in Colombia, one of the world's largest emerald producers. (AP-Yonhap News)A massive uncut emerald on ex
Arts & DesignJune 21, 2011
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Learning Korean in London
SOAS attracts students with broad exchange programsLONDON ― Majoring in Korean might sound a little intimidating to most Europeans, but Kevin Fry, a senior at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, was up to the challenge.“I tried to learn Chinese, but didn’t find it particularly enjoyable. So I started to learn Korean, and initially got interested in it,” he said. Kevin
CultureJune 20, 2011
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Berlin becomes hub of Korean studies in Europe
Free University educates German experts in Korean social sciencesBERLIN ― After speaking with Hannes Mosler for five minutes, one might wonder whether he is German or Korean.Although he has no Korean background, Mosler not only speaks flawless Korean, but also perfectly understands its culture and customs. “I first got interested in Korea in 1994, when I visited the country during my backpacking t
CultureJune 20, 2011
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Liszt comes to life at fingertips of Paik Kun-woo
Franz Liszt, a Hungarian gipsy, Catholic and true virtuoso open to improvisation, came to life at the fingertips of veteran pianist Paik Kun-woo in Seoul on Sunday evening. The 64-year-old’s program on Sunday was the first part of the “Paik Kun-woo, and Liszt” recital celebrating the 200th year of the composer’s birth, covering almost all of Liszt’s pieces in two concert programs at the Seoul Arts
PerformanceJune 20, 2011
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Summer fests to enthrall Gwangju, Daegu
‘Festival O! Gwangju’ and ‘Daegu International Musical Festival’ present local and international performancesGwangju Metropolitan City and Daegu Metropolitan City are each holding a festival showcasing performances ranging from percussion acts and dance to plays and musicals this summer. “Festival O! Gwangju,” hosted by Gwangju Metropolitan City and Gwangju Cultural Foundation, kicks off on June 2
PerformanceJune 20, 2011
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Kim Ki-duk’s cinematic self-portrait invited to Karlovy Vary film festival
Director Kim Ki-duk’s controversial cinematic self-portrait “Arirang” has officially been invited to Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, an annual film fest held in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.The movie, an emotionally raw cinematic account written, directed, and starring Kim, featuring his own perceived failings and traumatic experiences, will be shown in KV IFF’s non-competitive section “
FilmJune 20, 2011
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K-pop heat moves to London, Jakarta
It has been only 10 days since Korean pop stars attracted 14,000 European fans in two K-pop concerts in Paris. On Sunday, more than 800 European fans gathered in front of Abbey Road Studios in London to catch a glimpse of Korean boyband SHINee.The five-member group performed at Abbey Road Studios in a closed reception where local media and European music industry experts were invited, SM Entertain
PerformanceJune 20, 2011
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Baby boomers take active role as grandparents
SACRAMENTO, California ― Let’s listen as the Moore family ― grandmother, daughter-in-law and granddaughter ― talks about their lives together in the Carmichael, California, home they share.“I enjoy my granddaughter immensely,” said Cheryll Moore, 55, an American River College teacher whose son Sean brought 10-year-old Mya Honsvick into the family picture when he married Mya’s mother, Beth.“We’ll b
CultureJune 20, 2011
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Iconic Marilyn Monroe dress sells for $4.6 million
In this June 10, 2011 photo, entertainer Debbie Reynolds poses between dresses worn by actress Marilyn Monroe in the films "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," left, and "River of No Return," right, at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, Calif. Pieces in Reynolds' extensive collection of Hollywood memorabilia will be put up for auction at the Paley Center. AP-Yonhap NewsLOS ANGELES (AFP) – The leg
Arts & DesignJune 20, 2011
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Susan Boyle musical to hit the stage
LONDON (AFP) – The meteoric rise to fame of Scottish singer Susan Boyle is to be brought to life in a new stage musical, producers announced on Friday. Actress Elaine C Smith -- best known for playing Mary in long-running Scottish sitcom "Rab C Nesbitt" -- will play Boyle, who was catapulted into the media spotlight in "Britain's Got Talent" in 2009. Boyle, 50, has since sold more than 14 million
PerformanceJune 20, 2011
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S. Korean boy band hits Abbey Road
LONDON, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy band SHINee put on a showcase at a famed recording studio here Sunday ahead of the release of their first Japanese single this week.In the latest sign of the growing popularity of Korean pop music, or "K-pop," the five-man dance and R&B unit was greeted by hundreds of fans from Britain and other nations around the world at the Abbey Road Studios. The Be
PerformanceJune 20, 2011
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Actor speaks on culture of sharing
Kwon Oh-joong. (Yonhap News)Kwon Oh-joong calls for structured ways into volunteeringThe culture of giving should start as young as possible, Korean drama actor Kwon Oh-joong has said. The star from SBS drama “Miss Ajumma” also called for more structured ways of volunteering to make it easier for celebrities like him to give their time. “The more you expose children to people in need the better.
PeopleJune 19, 2011