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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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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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Ministry denies blame for Jamboree debacle
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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Filmmakers not content with Royksopp success
After music video featured at Cannes Lions festival, Korea-based team looks for more opportunitiesAn older Korean couple living life in the fast lane might not be the first thing on every ad exec’s mind.But it was the subject of a music video that made it into the Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity ― the advertising industry’s top awards festival.
July 5, 2011
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SGC runs Korean language course
The Seoul Global Center will accept applications for its third term of free Korean classes on July 11-12.The course runs from Sept. 5 to Dec. 2 and has classes at nine different levels.Applicants must visit the center in person and take a placement test on July 18 and 19. The SGC is on the third floor of the Korea Press Center near City Hall.Space will be limited to 15 people per class, and studen
July 5, 2011
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BIWA holds summer get togethers
Busan International Women’s Association is hosting informal lunches and coffee mornings this summer.The coffee mornings are at 10 a.m. on July 27 and Aug. 24 and the lunches are at noon on July 13 and Aug. 10. Both will be at Pale de Cz by Haeundae Beach.BIWA is an association of women of different cultures in the Busan and South Gyeongsang Province area. The group helps members form a community t
July 5, 2011
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Shakespeare troupe seeks new talent
Seoul Shakespeare Company is looking for actors, directors and technicians who want to get involved with performances.The troupe, formerly known as Actors Without Bard’ers, will hold a meeting on July 21 where interested people can come and find out about the group. People with all levels of experience are welcome.The first performance is planned for Aug. 2 7.For more information contact info@seou
July 5, 2011
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Daegu Theatre holds workshop, auditions
Daegu Theatre Troupe is holding an impov workshop this Saturday. Professional actor Scott Dilorenzo will introduce a variety of hints and techniques to improve your improv. At the same time, the troupe will hold auditions for the male roles in “A Streetcar Named Desire.”There are six roles up for grabs.To attend either the workshop or the casting email daegutheatre@gmail.com. Both workshop and aud
July 5, 2011
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Busan Global Center runs on-site counseling
Busan Global Center is running an on-site counseling service in Sasang-gu. The service will be provided from 3-7 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month in front of the main entrance to Renecite, Sasang-gu. The consultants of the Busan Global Center Call Center will be there to offer free advice and assistance in seven languages including Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Russian a
July 5, 2011
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Making sure the numbers add up in your paycheck and pension
Native English teacher Anna Liu was coming to the end of her contract when she visited her local pension office to claim back contributions she was entitled to as a Canadian citizen. But when it came to how much she was supposedly owed, she noticed it was less than a friend on a lower salary.“I questioned it and then that’s when the pension officer showed me and said ‘this is your reported income
July 5, 2011
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Making child’s play of life’s work
Longest-resident British woman reflects on early learning achievementsIn February 1969 a young English woman arrived to a barren, snow-laden country, stripped of trees by the ravages of the Korean War and intercepted by narrow and dangerous roads. Cold and a little nervous, she boarded a rickety bamboo raft which would transport her and her husband-to-be, the future Archbishop of the Anglican Chur
July 3, 2011
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Chamber hosts Canada Day party
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea is celebrating Canada’s 144th birthday with a poolside party in the Grand Hyatt Seoul’s JJ Garden on Thursday.There will be delicious food, including Canadian pork, beer and wine, and a raffle with two grand prizes of a round trip to Vancouver on Korean Air. The event runs from 6-9:30 p.m. Tickets are 70,000 won each for members or 75,000 won for guests, a
June 28, 2011
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GIC offers summer Korean classes
Gwangju International Center is holding its summer session of Korean language classes starting July 9.The classes take place until Aug. 25. The classes are either twice a week on weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or on Saturdays.Saturday courses are at the same time, and there are extra reading classes on Saturday at 1:40-2:40 p.m. The days of the weekday schedule depend on level. The course
June 28, 2011
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Dance-theater show explores control
Club After will play host to a different kind of dance this weekendHome Soil Theater will present “I am the Pilot in Command,” an experimental dance theater performance that explores our ability to control our lives, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Music will be provided by Seoul-based DJ J-Path. To get to Club After, walk along the road opposite the Hamilton Hotel and take the first left. Turn ri
June 28, 2011
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Volunteer group runs Gangwon tour
Volunteer group BBB is celebrating its annual International Friends Day on July 10 with a trip to Namiseom in Gangwon Province. The river island near Chuncheon is famous for its tree lined paths that have appeared in several films and dramasThe event is open to all foreign nationals in Korea. The program includes the Hallyu Tour Train, Making Mak-guksu (a buckwheat noodle dish) and a visit to the
June 28, 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 Maria Lisak of Gwangju Artist Collective ― Ed.•Name of Club: Gwangju Artist Collective•Location: Gwangju•Number of members: 101•Started: 2009Who is it for? Gwangju Artist Collective is a multicultural artist community for Gwangju and Jeolla. Originating in 2009 from a Global Villag
June 28, 2011
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Expat comic artists aim to draw fans at Comic World
English-language cartoonist group Polar Bear Comix will be making their first foray into Comic World Busan at the Haeundae Convention Center on July 9. The cartoonists plan to meet some new fans, and will sell comic books, mini comic-books and merchandise.The outing has been organized by English teacher Joseph Hewitt, who has been in Korea since 1998, and has had work featured in Comment is Free a
June 28, 2011
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Stand up tour brings global acts to Seoul
Hot on the heels of U.S. comic Danny Cho’s stand up shows in Seoul and Busan, a group of overseas comics is due to play Korea next week. Dutch comedian Dider Chabi will host a show on July 8 and 9 as part of East Side Comedy’s Expat Stand Up World Tour.The show will be headlined by Jamaican Ian Edwards, supported by British comic Dharmander Singh and Nitin Mirani, who is based in the United Arab E
June 28, 2011
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A new kind of golf takes to the air
Korea proves discs aren’t just for dogs with first pro-standard courseFolks in summers past were happy to toss a disc across the beach on a sunny day. Then along came the more frenetic Frisbee sport, ultimate, which saw disc fanatics team up to compete in championships around the world. Now, disc golf is a more genteel craze steadily gliding its way across Korea. “One of the things that I really l
June 28, 2011
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From backpacker to self-made media man
Editor of 10 Magazine tells of how he’s embraced Korea’s many opportunitiesAs 2008 drew to a close and the world’s economies spiraled into the depths of recession, the already struggling media industry braced for the fallout. One American in South Korea, however, with no prior experience in the field, had spotted a gap in the market and decided to launch his own magazine. “It was a nightmare. 2008
June 26, 2011
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Seoul Hikers to hike Achasan
Seoul International Hikers will be taking a walk up Achasan in eastern Seoul on Saturday.The walk will cover about 5 kilometers, including two ridges offering good views of the Han River. Hikers are advised to bring appropriate clothing, including umbrellas. If weather makes hiking impossible there will be an alternative activity. The group will meet by the ticket booth at 10:30 at Gwangnaru Stati
June 21, 2011
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Sri Lanka migrants hold cricket tourney
Migrant workers from Sri Lanka will hold a cricket tournament on Sunday in Busan.Around 30 teams from Busan, Geoje, Daegu, Gwangju and Ansan and other areas will vie for supremacy.The tournament runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Huimang Park, opposite the Hanmaum Hospital in Gangseo-gu Busan.(paulkerry@heraldm.com)
June 21, 2011
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Seorae GVC runs pastry class
Seorae Global Village Center in Seoul will run a class on making French style pastries on July 7.The class, which runs from 2-4 p.m., is open to adults and children and costs 7,000 won each, which includes ingredients for two pies. Booking for the class is open until July 5 and can be made via mpa.seoul@hotmail.fr. (paulkerry@heraldm.com)
June 21, 2011