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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Korea enters full election mode
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Dialogue hopes fade as doctors pick hard-liner as new head
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Coupang pledges W3tr to expand Rocket Delivery nationwide by 2027
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[Election Battlefield] Political novice to face off star politician in ‘swing district’
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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[Herald Interview] Son Suk-ku chooses to be swayed by others in navigating life
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Seoul’s bus union prepares for strike
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Apostilles: What they are, when they prove nothing
If you have dealt with Korean immigration, you have likely dealt with the apostille, which was demanded on your criminal record and degree. Or if you traded in your driver’s license an apostilled copy was required. But many people have questions about what an apostille is and why it is necessary.It is probably easiest to understand an apostille ― French for “seal” ― if we ask what purpose it might serve. Let’s begin by talking about other kinds of seals.Picture your home state. You can go to sev
July 22, 2014
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Storytelling contest open for submissions
The Asian Storytelling Committee is accepting submissions for its International Contest for Asian Creative Story until Aug. 31.The Asia Storytelling Committee aims to promote cultural exchanges across the continent. For its first project in 2011, it chose 23 myths, folktales and epics seen to be representative of Korea and Central Asia, which were then translated into Russian, English and Korean to make them accessible to an international audience. Through another initiative, the Asia Culture Co
July 22, 2014
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Free classical music concert in Gwangju
Gwangju International Center is hosting a classical music concert Saturday for Korean and expat music lovers. Honam Theological University and Seminary and regional representatives are holding the “Pong-dang Classic” at the GIC. The “Pong-dang Classic” is performed regularly in Gwangju with the purpose of bringing together classical music lovers and ordinary people. This year’s concert will have introductions in both Korean and English. The music will include tunes from famous operas such as “Co
July 22, 2014
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Makgeolli-making night in Itaewon
Itaewon’s Global Village Center will be hosting a makgeolli-making night on Friday.Makgeolli is a traditional Korean rice wine that is made from water, yeast and fermented boiled rice, the latter of which gives the beverage its alcoholic and milky properties. At the end of the session, participants will be able to take home their very own handmade makgeolli. The event will run from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and will cost 10,000 won. To register, you may visit the center, call (02) 2119-8883-4 or send an e
July 22, 2014
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RASKB to host talk on Korean shamanism
Lecturer Liora Sarfati of Tel Aviv University will lead a talk on Tuesday, July 29, about Korean shamanism in the media. Korean shamans, known as mudang or manshin, still exist today, continuing their ancient practices even within the Seoul metropolitan area. Sarfati will discuss the portrayal of Korean shamanism in film, TV and online to demonstrate the tradition’s presence in modern society. She will also present her ideas on how technological advances have contributed to the survival of this
July 22, 2014
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Cricketers hit for six in Suwon
If on a summer afternoon in Suwon you hear the thwack of wood on leather, don’t assume it’s just another game of baseball. The field could be round, the bats could be made of willow, and two batsmen could be playing at once. Just be on the lookout for stray balls (red ones, not white) says Korean Cricket Association secretary Owen Wibberley.“We get a lot of locals who don’t understand the game walking around the field, so you have to tell them that the ball’s very hard, and it’s very dangerous t
July 15, 2014
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International busker a hit on the subway
Busker Aancod Zaccarelli (www.facebook.com/aancod)It’s rare to hear anything louder than a station announcement in the subdued environment of the Seoul metro system, but one musician’s attempt to introduce a little funk to the daily commute has received an overwhelming response on social media. Traveling busker Aancod Zaccarelli is dodging surveillance cameras and evading station security in his quest to bring music directly to the people. A video of him singing g.o.d’s “One Candle” in perfect
July 15, 2014
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Busan to host International Children’s Film Festival
The 9th Busan International Kid’s Film Festival opens next week for a five-day run.The festival, based on the theme “With Fairytales, With Film,” features children’s films from across the world, mostly in English or with English subtitles, from July 23-27.Classic films to be shown include “The Goonies” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerers’ Stone,” along with subtitled Korean animations including “Approved for Adoption,” a more mature film about a Korean boy who was adopted to Belgium. Two films f
July 15, 2014
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Free weekend Korean courses for expats
The Seoul Global Center will be running its second term this year of free Korean language classes from July 26 to Nov. 20.The 15-week courses are open to all foreigners living in Korea, including those holding Korean dual citizenship. The courses will cater to beginner through to intermediate skill levels. Weekly two-hour classes will take place between the morning and afternoon on either Saturday or Sunday. Students must pay a 40,000 won ($39) deposit in their first week, which will be returned
July 15, 2014
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Korean legal research for lay people
The internet is flush with Korean legal information in English, much of which is quite helpful, and generally it’s probably better to have some knowledge than none. There are a few reasons to be cautious, however. Most importantly, secondhand information is often inaccurate. Sentences beginning “I heard” or “I think” can be right. But they can also be completely wrongEven official translations can be somewhat misleading ― every official translation has the disclaimer “for information purposes on
July 8, 2014
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Gwangju troupe looks to ‘Rumors’ to spread the word
The Gwangju Performance Project will begin staging their summer production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” next weekend.The farcical comedy explores the chaos unleashed after the Deputy Mayor attempts to shoot himself minutes before his 10th wedding anniversary dinner. The play will be the first staged by the Gwangju Performance Project since its original founders left Korea earlier this year, passing the company into the hands of current president Anna Volle. According Volle, who will also direct the
July 8, 2014
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Camarata seeks ‘Joseph’ singers
The below has been altered to reflect that the date of the concert has been changed to Sept. 13. -- Ed.Camarata Music Company is looking for singers to perform at its annual pops concert, which this year will feature songs from the musical “Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”The hits from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to be sung by the CMC Chorale include “Any Dream will Do,” “Close Every Door,” and “Go, Go, Go, Joseph.”Experience is not required to join the choir, singers just need
July 8, 2014
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‘Players Play’ offers Shakespearean diversion
Seoul Shakespeare Company will present “The Player’s Play,” a production of monologues and music, this Saturday in Haebangchon. A departure from the company’s full-length performances of Shakespeare’s most famous productions, such as “Hamlet” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “The Player’s Play” will include snippets of scenes and musical passages from Shakespearean classics. “The Tempest,” “Henry V,” “Julius Caesar,” “Macbeth” and “King Lear” are among the plays from which the short pieces will
July 8, 2014
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Art project celebrates Korea-Australia friendship
The Australian Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday launched the “Australia-Korea Friendship Tree” art project to celebrate 125 years of contact between South Koreans and Australians.The project will explore the connection between the two nations through old and new artistic mediums. Smartphone users will be able to scan posters around Seoul to access a digital model of a tree, where they can view 125 images of Australian-Korean friendships, watch music videos from both countries, and even upload their o
July 6, 2014
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Seoul City Improv hosts U.S. performers for joint show
The cast of Seoul City Improv (SCI)Seoul City Improv and Improv America will team up in Itaewon and Haebangchon from July 4-6 to deliver a weekend of performances and workshops.The Seoul troupe will be joined by performers connected with ImprovBoston and the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas. Having performed with the group in Seoul twice before, Texas-based improv artist Kaci Beeler praises the city, citing its supportive community and the joys of raising awareness of improv comedy.“(We hope to)
July 1, 2014
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North Asian Gaelic Games returns after three-year break
Seoul Gaels will be welcoming teams from across the country and overseas for the North Asian Gaelic Games this weekend. The event, to be held at Namyangju Sports Center in Gyeonggi Province, marks the return of the North Asian games after a three-year hiatus.Seoul Gaels chair Declan Griffin said that Irish sports in the region had suffered a lot after many of the Japanese players left in the wake of the problems of 2011.While Seoul Gaels was doing well at the moment, some of the other teams woul
July 1, 2014
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Seoul seeks honorary citizenship nominations
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is accepting nominations for honorary citizenship until July 31. To be considered for honorary citizenship, current foreign residents must have lived in Seoul for three consecutive years and past foreign residents must have lived in Seoul for five cumulative years. Nominees need to have made a positive impact on the Seoul community, such as by bringing economic development, improving foreign relations or promoting cultural awareness. Special guests or other indi
July 1, 2014
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PSCORE rock fund-raiser to help defectors
North Korea and rock ’n’ roll are an unlikely combination, but an upcoming charity concert aims to provide a night of good music to support an even better cause.On Saturday July 19, the nonprofit People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE) will host its eighth “Rock Out” concert at Club Freebird 2 in Seoul’s Hongdae district. Rock fans will be entertained with five hours of live music from some of the best rock bands in South Korea, with all proceeds going towards PSCORE’s North Korean D
July 1, 2014
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Global business centers run free advice sessions
Yeouido and Gangnam Global Business Centers have announced free one-on-one business consulting sessions for July.The first, to be held Thursday at Gangnam International Business Center, will cover incorporation procedures. There will be a second session in Gangnam on July 17 that will look at intellectual property rights such as patents and trademarks.The sessions in Yeouido will be on July 8 on labor issues, including ordinary wages, employment insurance and labor disputes, and on July 22 on in
July 1, 2014
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Gwangju tour to take in Sinan islands
Gwangju International Center is to run a tour down to Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, on July 26th for a day of salt-making and fun on the beach. In the first part of the trip, participants will visit Jeungdo Island, known for its long history as Korea’s largest sea salt producer.Sea salt has played a key role in the economic development of the region and continues to be an important ingredient in Korean food.The tour will make a stop at the Salt Museum, where visitors will not only learn a
July 1, 2014