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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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What is Hybe’s next move?
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China outpaces Korea in smaller OLED shipments for 1st time
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan
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Police to open alleged stalking probe over pastor over Dior bag scandal
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'Queen of Tears' finale sets record viewership ratings as tvN's most-watched series ending
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[News Focus] Lee tells Yoon that he has governed without political dialogue
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Seoul to deploy more military doctors to fill med prof void
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Liberal bloc moves to rewrite student rights ordinance
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KISSA to hold sports fest Saturday
The Korea International Students Support Association will hold its first annual sports festival in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province.Student athletes from across the country will compete in men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball, wrestling and other sports. There will also be a cheerleading competition.Matches start at 8:30 a.m. with a tug of war and opening ceremony at 9:40 a.m. A dance party will round off the event, after an awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m.The games will take place at Namyangju Spor
Nov. 1, 2011
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Korea Toastmasters to hold fall conference
The Korea Toastmasters Fall National Conference 2011 will convene on Nov. 5 at Seoul Women’s Plaza in Dongjak-gu.The conference will feature speech contests, educational workshops and the executive meeting for Toastmasters’ Korea District.More than 300 people are expected to attend the 2011 Fall Conference. Cathrine Hatcher, a professional speaker and image communications expert based in Texas, will attend the conference to deliver the keynote speech, which will focus on non-verbal communication
Nov. 1, 2011
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Expat volunteers help Seoul seniors celebrate birthdays
While a group of Mongolians in their native costumes sang songs and played traditional instruments, an elderly man sat in a wheelchair listening with his eyes closed, almost meditatively. He was one of the residents marking a birthday at Seoul Dongbu Senior Care Center, but he never expected he would celebrate it with his foreign neighbors. To celebrate recent 80th and 90th birthdays, a volunteer group of 25 expats from the Seoul Global Center visited the center in Hongik-dong, on Friday. On the
Nov. 1, 2011
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Play explores identity in extremes
Probationary Theater’s new play “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me,” explores the idea of nationalism and its importance in the way people see themselves.The play, by Frank McGuinness, is based on the Lebanon hostage crisis in the 1990s and shows an American, an Irishman and an Englishman locked together in a windowless room. The men struggle with their national differences as well as their own senses of longing, despair, bewilderment and fear.The three men struggle with their own misgivings and misu
Nov. 1, 2011
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Falling through the cracks: Migrant workers
For workers with health bills, losing a job can cost far more than a monthly wageFor illegal migrant worker “Luis,” his current hospital stay for dialysis is a major financial worry. Working without a visa and not covered by Korean National Health Insurance, the Filipino will have to pay for his latest round of treatment out of pocket.“Right now I have to pay for my treatment. … All foreigners who have no visa should be covered under the insurance system. Because right now, foreigners who have n
Nov. 1, 2011
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AustCham to hold biz awards dinner
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea will hold its annual Business Awards gala dinner on Nov. 10 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul.Nine companies, including five from Korea, have been shortlisted for awards for best SME, best services company and trade excellence. A special Investment of the Year Award and the Chairman’s Award will be announced on the night. To promote audience participation, Telston will introduce text message voting for one of the awards.Prominent business figures and c
Nov. 1, 2011
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Seoul Global Center Start-up school
Applications for Seoul Global Center’s Business Start-up School are available and open for submission until Friday.The free two-week evening course is aimed at expats looking to set up a small business in Korea.The syllabus covers legal and tax issues, marketing, government policies and the Korean corporate system, as well as other aspects of doing business in Korea.The course runs weekdays from Nov. 14-25, with classes from 7-9 p.m.Applicants should submit a business plan with their application
Nov. 1, 2011
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Lecture explores Korean Buddhism
Hee-Sung Keel, professor emeritus at Sogang University, will deliver a lecture on Korean Buddhism at the Seminar Room at Seoul Museum of History on Nov. 1.The lecture will introduce basic Buddhist philosophy and an overview of Korean Buddhist traditions, before looking at some of the significant changes happening in Korean Buddhism today.Professor Keel is the author of two English books on Buddhism. His recent book “Bosal Yesu (Jesus the Bodhisattva)” has been widely acclaimed by both Buddhists
Oct. 25, 2011
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‘Cove’ set for Itaewon screening, debate
The Cove, the 2010 Academy Award winner for best documentary, will be screened this Sunday at Roofers in Itaewon, Seoul, as part of the bar’s Counter Punch Cinema series. The film was made by a group of activists, led by a dolphin trainer to a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose what really happens to dolphins that frequent Japanese waters.The Counter Punch Cinema series covers films that explore social, economic and cultural issues, and a discussion follows each screeningThe event runs from 6:30-
Oct. 25, 2011
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Super Sketch to get Busan outing
Super Sketch, Supercolorsuper’s mix of independent art and music, will hit Busan on Nov. 5.The event features live drawing and shadow puppetry projected overhead as the backdrop to live music and artistic displays. The live acts include Eric Anderson and Genius, with more to be added, and nine expat and Korean artists have been announced.The event will take place at Fabric near Kyungsung Univ. Station and will also have a market selling artists’ work.Tickets are 15,000 won in advance and 20,000
Oct. 25, 2011
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Taste the best of Gimpo at farmers’ fair
O’ngo Food Communications is organizing trips to Gimpo Farmers’ Day Food Festival on Friday and Saturday. The festival shows off the best of the city’s thriving agricultural industry famous for its rice, livestock, mushrooms, fruit and ginseng. At the festival you can learn traditional Korean basket weaving, rice cake making, and try a wide range of fresh agricultural products. A liquor and makgeolli tasting tent will offer samples and also show you how to make your own makgeolli. Perhaps the mo
Oct. 25, 2011
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[Review] Story of a charmless man
The Dog FarmDavid S. WillsBeatdomDavid S. Wills’ blog had a dedicated set of fans, but it was too much for many readers. His first novel is unlikely to change many minds.“The Dog Farm” follows Alexander, a young Scottish graduate with a drink problem and no job, to South Korea, where he boozes his way through several sordid adventures. This could make for a slacker comedy or a farce, but instead what we get is a portrait of the expat at his worst.Wills’ intentions for the book appear noble enoug
Oct. 25, 2011
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Come together
This is a series introducing associations and clubs that expats can get involved in. This week, Expat Living spoke to Sara Rai of Korea International Students Support Association. ― Ed.● Name of Club: KISSA (Korea International Students Support Association)● Location: Seoul, South Korea● No of Members: 500● Started: March 2005Who is it for? KISSA was established to act as a bridge between the international student community and Korean society. Its main target is international students in Korea,
Oct. 25, 2011
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Indian residents celebrate Festival of Light
More than 450 people gathered to celebrate the Indians in Korea’s Diwali celebration at Catholic University on Oct. 23. Indians in Korea (IIK) volunteers welcomed guests wearing tilaka (a mark worn on the forehead) ― a traditional welcome for guests in India. In her welcoming speech, dean of international affairs at Catholic University professor Kim Kyung-ja, talked about the hospitality of Indian culture, and said she expected a stronger relationship between India and Korea through cultural and
Oct. 25, 2011
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Tiger and Bear turns to entertainment
‘Cave to Humanness’ show to involve audience, take less arty approachA tiger from Korean myth is to pit audience members against each other in a performance art-inspired comedy game show.The “Cave to Humanness” show will see Tiger face off against Bear, two characters created by an expat performance duo, with the audience split into teams supporting each side.The show will be based around a video projected on the wall, with Tiger helping to direct the audience.The theme follows the Korean legend
Oct. 25, 2011
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Battle of the bands in Busan
The last two opening rounds of the S.O.B. battle of the bands competition in Busan’s Basement Club are this weekend.The winners of each round will go through to the final on Nov. 5.Each band will play for 30-40 minutes and the winner is decided by audience vote. There is no restriction on genre or c
Oct. 18, 2011
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Talk sheds light on Korean work culture
Expats have the chance to get tips on negotiating the Korean office environment on Thursday.The Seoul Global and Tourism Center’s Whys and Hows of Korean Ways’ fifth talk will cover work culture.Isabelle Min will explain some of the aspects of a Korean office that may be unfamiliar and how to unders
Oct. 18, 2011
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Gwangju center holds annual fiesta
Gwangju International Center is celebrating its 17th GIC Day on Oct. 29 at the Kimdaejung Convention Center.Pavilions will be set up to show off the cultures of different nations, and give people the chance to taste foods from 14 countries from all around the world, including Japan, Sri Lanka, Mexic
Oct. 18, 2011
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Daegu murder mystery night
Daegu Theatre Troupe is putting on a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre performance on October 29-30.The performance will be a play integrated into a dinner, with a chance for the audience to guess who the murderer is.The play will be at Buy the Book Caf in Daegu. Tickets are available via daegutheatre.c
Oct. 18, 2011
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KOTESOL International Conference covers changes in teaching
Korea Teachers of English as a Second or Other Language held its annual international conference at Sookmyung Women’s University on Saturday and Sunday.More than 170 lectures, workshops and discussions held by English teaching professionals, including three plenary speeches, filled a packed schedule
Oct. 18, 2011