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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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St. Patrick’s Day puts music to the fore
Spring may still be around the bend, but one corner of Seoul will be awash with green next weekend in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.The Irish Association of Korea will celebrate its St. Patrick’s Day festival on March 14 at D-Cube City in Sindorim, Seoul.“St. Patrick’s Day is a global festival that celebrates Irish culture. It is an opportunity to experience the music, dance and arts from Ireland,” said Shauna Browne, chairperson of the IAK, which organizes the event. The organizers have put
March 4, 2015
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Soccer teams brace for entry into Ulsan Cup
Teams are being sought for the Ulsan Cup, an annual tournament for expat teams from across Korea.The cup will be held May 23-24, with 16 expatriate teams battling through a total of 46 matches to claim the title of Korea’s top expat soccer team.The tournament is run by Won Shot Wanderers FC, an expatriate team in the city, the Ulsan League, an amateur league in the city, and with support from the Ulsan city government. Philip Heo, chairman of Won Shot Wanderers said the tournament was the most c
March 4, 2015
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Gwangju center runs group hike
Gwangju International Center is hosting a guided hike to Chungjangsa, a Joseon shrine near the city.Hikers will take the cable car from Jisan Recreational Area and hike from the top to the temple, stopping on the way at some Joseon-era tombs and at Pyeongdume Village, which is home to the picturesque Chungminsa Temple.The last stop will be Chunjangsa Shrine, which is dedicated to Kim Deok-ryeong, a general who led volunteer troops against the Japanese invasions of the 16th century.The hike is ab
March 4, 2015
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Stand Up Seoul founder returns for anniversary show
Stand Up Seoul will be celebrating its sixth anniversary Friday with a special show featuring a headline set by Canada-based comic and former Seoul expat Bryan Aylward.Aylward founded Stand Up Seoul, which has been a key part of Korea’s comedy scene, giving performance time to amateur expat comics and hosting professional North American comics in Korea including Tom Rhodes, Glenn Wool and Kyle Kinane.Aylward is returning to Korea for his Spicy Cabbage Comedy Tour, which will begin Friday and fea
March 4, 2015
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SIWA Gala to raise funds for women’s charities
The Seoul International Women’s Association is set to get Caribbean for its annual fund-raising gala.The function to be held at the Conrad Hotel on Saturday, March 7, will feature a silent auction, cocktail reception and a four-course Caribbean sit-down dinner. Included in the silent auction will be a valuable Persian rug, Ikea gift vouchers and an MCM satchel among other items.The funds raised on the night will be split between three different charities that focus on women’s services. The three
Feb. 25, 2015
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V-Day events set to campaign against abuse
Stage performances in Korea will help raise funds for local women’s charities and campaign against abuse, with the first two this weekend in Busan.They are part of V-Day, an international movement started by “Vagina Monologues” author Eve Ensler, which campaigns to stop violence against women and girls. The events are based around awareness- and fund-raising performances. The Busan performances are being run by Rachel Werz and Sherita Rogers, who also organized a “Black Lives Matter” solidarity
Feb. 25, 2015
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Animal, vegetable or mishmash?
A lion unravels into a peeled orange, a frog pops open to reveal an avocado stone at its core and a crouching fox masquerades as a carrot.These are all the visual reworkings of artist Sarah DeRemer, who is showing her work in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, this month.DeRemer studied art at university, and worked as a vet technician before coming to Korea two years ago, but didn’t start her surgery on animals until coming to Korea.She had previously painted but was won over by the flexibility and port
Feb. 25, 2015
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“Two Truths and a Lie” to look at N.K. propaganda
NKHR Rescue Fund will be hosting an event in Seoul called “Two Truths and a Lie,” based on the lie detection game of the same name.The format will be used to show how North Korea uses propaganda to maintain control. A defector will be at the event to talk about his experiences with propaganda and surveillance while growing up in Pyongyang. There will also be a raffle to raise money for the rescue of North Korean refugees. The event begins 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rocky Mountain Tavern in Itaewon. The
Feb. 25, 2015
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Buddhist doctor to give talk on dying
Dr. Barry Kerzin, doctor to the Dalai Lama, will give a talk on death and dying in Seoul on Saturday.Kerzin, a medical doctor, has lived in Dharamsala, India, for 25 years, serving as a doctor to high lamas including the Dalai Lama, and provides charitable medical care to the poor. Barry teaches compassion and secular ethics in medical schools and universities internationally, and consults for the Max Planck Institute Leipzig’s research on training compassion. He is also involved in several medi
Feb. 25, 2015
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Belly dancer Eshe to exit Korea after 7 years of shaking things up
Hongdae is set to lose one of its brightest stars when belly dancer Eshe Yildiz departs for Canada.For the last seven years, through her collaborations with indie bands and the formation of her belly dance troupe Navah, she has been instrumental in marrying local and expat performances.Eshe says she knew there was a passion for belly dancing in Korea, but it took time to find her place.“When I arrived in late 2007, I was hopeful I would find a home here immediately. It wasn’t until I started con
Feb. 11, 2015
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Daegu festival to celebrate Black History Month
The city of Daegu will host its second annual Black History Month Festival this month, featuring TV personality Sam Okyere as the guest of honor and cohost.Jemarley McFarlane, cochair of the event, explained the theme of this year’s festival, “This is black.” “Simply put, ‘This is Black’ refers to a collection of experiences that transcend racial lines to look beyond human experiences. It encompasses complexities of the black experience and history, and challenges people to consider what defines
Feb. 11, 2015
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Seoul City to support cultural events
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is taking applications from expat communities for financial support for cultural events in the city.The support is available for any cultural event hosted by an embassy, association or private organization for the foreign community.The city will fund up to 80 percent of the total cost of the chosen events, with a limit of 7 million won ($6,380). Funding is restricted to one event per country, and funding is given retrospectively.The city chooses a range of cultu
Feb. 11, 2015
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Author to talk about capitalism in North Korea
Seoul correspondent for Reuters James Pearson will give a talk to the Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch on how the North Korean famine of the 1990s was a catalyst for the country’s nascent capitalism.Pearson is coauthor with Daniel Tudor of the forthcoming book “North Korea Confidential.” In it, they argue that while the famine was devastating, it accelerated North Korean marketization and paved the way for a form of capitalism that now keeps North Korea going. He will discuss the increased use
Feb. 11, 2015
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Seoul Players seeks 10-minute scripts
Seoul Players is taking script submissions for its Annual Ten Minute Play Festival.The festival, in its fifth year, runs in the fall, featuring local actors and directors acting out short plays submitted from within Korea and overseas.Scripts should be new and meet the 10 minute time limit. There is no restriction on the number of scripts that one writer can submit.Prizes of up to $100 will go to the top three entries at the festival.Submissions are free until March 8 and then 5,000 won until th
Feb. 11, 2015
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Saving dogs an inch at a time
There is a group of about 40 Korean expats living in North America that you may not have heard of. Despite the extremely hard times they’ve been through, they’re a happy, healthy and beloved group. They’re also all dogs. Veterinarian Steve Ganton poses with Inch after his relocation to Canada. (Team Inch)Team Inch, the organization responsible for relocating them, was set up in 2013 by likeminded foreigners and Koreans who all shared a love for sighthounds ― a family of dogs that includes greyh
Feb. 4, 2015
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Daegu Softball League prepares for spring season
Daegu Softball League opened signups for new players to the league on Feb. 4.In its ninth year, the coed league has 10 teams of 11 players, chosen through a draft system. A rookie game before the draft gives the captains a chance to evaluate new players.“The league is truly amazing and gets better every year,” said Rob McClure, one of the organizers. McClure said that there were no skill requirements in the league, just a need for commitment. “The only requirement we ask is that folks set their
Feb. 4, 2015
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Pre-Valentines event to help children
The Filipino American Korean Association is holding a fund-raiser Saturday for good causes in the three countries.Edina Dix, one of the event’s organizers, said that the love-themed fund-raiser was timed to take place just ahead of Valentine’s Day.“It’s the best time to share love by reaching out to others,” she said. “More than sweet candies, flowers and chocolates, let’s celebrate love in a better way. Love is meant to be shown and be shared to others.” Jeol Closa, another organizer, said that
Feb. 4, 2015
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Expat growing ‘digital forest’
A British expat living in Korea has started a project that he hopes will become the world’s largest “digital forest.” One of the trees in the “digital forest,” drawn by Martyn ThompsonPhotographer and artist Martyn Thompson has asked artists to draw a picture of a tree, which he will then feature on his website in a continuous line with all the other submissions in a project aptly called “The People’s Forest.”“I have always had an interest in trees, and the unique characteristics that each one h
Feb. 4, 2015
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Ulsan expats build on market success
Ulsan expats will run a new monthly Global Market from Sunday, building on the success of another market in the city. The market will be an extension of the Ulsan Foreigners Market, which has been running on a monthly basis for a year and a half, but it will aim to include more Korean sellers, as well as expats. Shoppers will be able to buy anything from homemade foreign foods and artisanal cosmetics and candles to used goods, with one vendor even putting a motorbike up for sale.Both markets are
Jan. 28, 2015
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Expats shake up the makgeolli scene
With foreign brewers having helped propel a demand for quality craft beer in Korea, a growing number of expats are hoping to have a similar effect on Korea’s makgeolli scene. Not only are expats looking for craft makgeolli, but they are also learning to make their own.Susubori Academy, a brewing school run by professor Jo Hyo-jin of Kyunggi University, provides classes in both Korean and English from beginner to expert levels. The academy prides itself on being the only place where English speak
Jan. 28, 2015