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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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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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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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French student wins competition for best video about Korea
What does Korea have to offer its foreign visitors?According to those who took part in 10 Magazine’s Second Annual “Korea Awaits” video contest, it’s strange food, ancient palaces and temples, noraebang, mountains, scuba diving, soju, and so much more.“We often find that foreigners and expats enjoy
Oct. 18, 2011
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Asian Gaelic Football shows its strength
Hong Kong won the men’s football event at the Asian Gaelic Games in Suwon on Sunday, while Singapore beat Seoul Gaels in the women’s final. Seoul Gaels had hoped home advantage would bring them a title, but only the women’s team made the final. There was, however, consolation from a win in the men’s
Oct. 18, 2011
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Busan women gather for charity, cameraderie
This is a series introducing associations and clubs that expats can get involved in. This week, Expat Living spoke to Lynn Baratta of Busan Int’l Women’s Association ― Ed.● Name of Club: Busan Int’l Women’s Association (BIWA)● Location(s): Busan area● Number of members: 120 Volunteers at BIWA’s Haeu
Oct. 11, 2011
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GIC offers cycling tour of Gwangju
Gwangju International Center is offering a cycling tour hosted by a foreign guide on Oct. 23.The tour will take in Daein Market, the Curtis Memorial Hall, Woo Il Seon’s house and a missionary grave site before travelling back along the Gwangju Stream.Daein Market is an art market in the center of to
Oct. 11, 2011
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Suwon sports take on Celtic flavor
Sport on the peninsula is about to take an Irish turn.Fifty teams from 15 countries will descend on Suwon for the Asian Gaelic Games this weekend.After beating off proposals from Hong Kong and mainland China, this is the first time the games will be played in North Asia, something Seoul Gaels’ chair
Oct. 11, 2011
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‘Gore and Madness’ awaits expats this Halloween
If you thought Shakespeare and Halloween made unlikely bedfellows, Seoul Shakespeare Company would beg to disagree.Promising severed hands, tongues cut from mouths and loved ones driven to suicidal insanity, SSC is holding performances of “Gore and Madness” on Oct. 22 and 23 and Halloween weekend.Th
Oct. 11, 2011
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KOTESOL forum to encourage teachers to push their limits
Teachers of English will gather in Korea this weekend for an annual forum to discuss how to sharpen their skills and improve language education.The 19th KOTESOL International Conference will take place at Sookmyung Women’s University on Saturday and Sunday.KOTESOL publicity manager Jure Majnaric sai
Oct. 11, 2011
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Microbrewery runs booze cruise
Microbrewery Ka-Brew is hosting a booze cruise along the Han River on Oct. 29.The event runs from 3-9 p.m. and features entertainment from expat DJs and musicians, a bonfire and a costume competition.Tickets are 28,000-35,000 won depending on the length of cruise and how much food and drink is inclu
Oct. 11, 2011
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Seongbuk GVC hosts Indian cooking class
Seongbuk Global Village Center is holding a cooking class to teach how to make Indian cuisine.The class will be held at the center on Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs 5,000 won.For registration and further details contact 02-920-3462~4 or kmj0901@sb.go.kr. (paulkerry@heraldm.com)
Oct. 11, 2011
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St. Andrew’s Society to host annual ball
The St. Andrew’s Society Seoul will hold its annual St. Andrew’s Ball at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Nov. 19 from 7:30 p.m.Dance practices ahead of the event have already started. They take place on Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. until Nov. 16 at the embassy’s Broughton Club and cost 5,000 won per pe
Oct. 11, 2011
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Bridging the gap
French-Canadian businesswoman helps expats settle in with Korea4Expats.comA few years ago, new arrivals struggled to locate basic information about life in Korea in English: how to get a cellphone; what to do with garbage; where to find sports and entertainment activities. Today, all it takes is a q
Oct. 6, 2011
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KISSA to run foreign students’ sports fest
The Korea International Student Support Association is organizing the first Annual International Students Sports Festival in Seoul on Nov. 5.The tournament at Namyang Ju Gymnasium will involve teams sorted into eight regional groups.The organizers are recruiting teams for men’s football, women’s 7-a
Oct. 4, 2011
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Stand-up Kyle Kinane to perform in Seoul
Stand Up Seoul will host stand-up comedian Kyle Kinane at Roofers Bar in Itaewon on Oct. 7-8.Kinane has recently appeared on Conan O’Brien and Last Call with Carson Daly and last year released the comedy album “Death of the Party.”He is the third comedian Stand Up Seoul have brought to the country,
Oct. 4, 2011
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‘A drinking club with a running problem’
Korean runners tell why ‘what happens on the Hash, stays on the Hash’The man standing at the bar is wearing a flesh-colored rubber mask and a full-length “Happy Coat.” The lightweight Hasher’s robe is adorned with dozens of sew-on patches, giving him the air of a big goofy Gandalf. He grips a mug of
Oct. 4, 2011
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Yom Kippur services in Seoul this weekend
The Chabad Jewish Community is holding services for Yom Kippur this weekend.The Kol Nidrei Service will begin at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, Yom Kippur Eve. Attendees are asked to come early to ensure a timely start.The morning service on Yom Kippur Day will be at 9 a.m. The yizkor Memorial Service starts
Oct. 4, 2011
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Annapurna celebrates festival of lights
Annapurna Indian Women’s Club is celebrating Diwali, India’s most spectacular festival, on Oct. 14. The celebration will kick off at the Hotel Millennium Hilton Seoul at 7 p.m. The evening will be full of fun and gaiety, with gourmet Indian food prepared and served by two chefs who are flying in fro
Oct. 4, 2011
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GIC members set up online arts journal
Gwangju International Center members Selina Orrell and Maria Lisak have set up a new arts journal.Called the Social Discourse of Disquiet, the online journal aims to be a platform for writers, artists and photographers to share their work.The journal is looking for artists who would like their work
Oct. 4, 2011
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Sounds for the soul
German musician finds inspiration in Korea’s history, culture and spiritualityThe blare of delivery trucks’ loudspeakers, the tinny resonance of a bow struck against a metal lunchbox, the frenzy of yapping dogs ― these are some of the Korean sounds woven into music in Seoul Milk.Produced by multi-in
Sept. 29, 2011
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KISSA to run international student games
The Korea International Student Support Association is organizing the first Annual International Students Sports Festival in Seoul on Nov. 5.The tournament at Namyang Ju Gymnasium will involve teams sorted into 8 regional groups.The organizers are recruiting teams for men’s football, women’s 7-
Sept. 28, 2011
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Radio station hosts free ‘Happy Concert’
TBS eFM is inviting foreign residents to join in a party at Seoul World Cup Park on Oct. 1. Admission is free and the event runs from 6:30-9 p.m.Two sessions of performances make up the program. The first is a performance from the Seoul Metropolitan traditional Music Orchestra. The second will featu
Sept. 27, 2011