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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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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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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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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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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Expat artist holds photo exhibition
Italian-Venezuelan photographer Jose Antonio Nigro will hold an exhibition in Itaewon starting Saturday.The exhibition, titled “From Where I Am Standing,” will be a compilation of photographs showing how he has evolved as a photographer. The exhibition is free and runs at Gallery Golmok until July 3. To get to Gallery Golmok leave Exit 3 of Noksapyeong Station and walk past the entrance of Itaewon
June 21, 2011
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Free screening of Banksy documentary
There will be a free screening of Oscar-nominated Banksy documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop” on Sunday.The documentary follows a French shopkeeper and amateur filmmaker as they try to find and befriend Banksy. It was well received ― nominated for the Best Documentary category at the Academy Awards ― but also faced allegations that the film was staged.The screening is at Roofers in Itaewon, wi
June 21, 2011
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N.Z. chamber to host wine festival
The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce will host the “New Zealand Wine Festival” on Saturday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. The chamber will offer guests a selection of fresh, chilled whites from 16 vineyards to usher in the summer. “The mission of the Kiwi Chamber is to work closely with and assist in raising the awareness of important New Zealand industries, and the country’s premium wines offer
June 21, 2011
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Anseong winery holds tasting tour
Kenneth Kim Vineyards is holding a wine event for expats on Saturday at their winery in Anseong, Gyeonggi province. Using Muscat grapes grown on a local cooperative, the vineyard produces red and white wines, a sherry and a port for the Korean market. After a short historical tour of a Catholic mission on the way, Kenneth Kim will introduce the wine-making methods he uses. Guests will be able to t
June 21, 2011
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BFIA center hosts cultural exchange programs
Busan Foundation for International Activities is hosting a set of cultural programs on different cultures from July 4.Each of the 10 week courses will be run by a volunteer lecturer from a foreign country who will introduce their culture and traditions, including a cooking course.The programs are available for 10 different cultures with six in English and the rest in Korean. Most courses are on we
June 21, 2011
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[Come together] - Min Camp
This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Busan-based surfing and skiing club Min Camp -- Ed.•Name of Club: Min Camp -- Ski, snowboard, skate & surf•Location(s): Busan, South Korea -- Gwangalli •Number of members: 150•Started: 2010Who is it for? Events are open to the public. The club is great because it’s open to both Korean and expat members
June 21, 2011
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‘Some Girls’ starts 3-week run Friday
Probationary Theatre will start its run of U.S. romantic comedy, “Some Girls” in Seoul on Friday.Described as an often brutal look at love, this comedy by Niel LaBute will be playing for three weeks at White Box Theater in Seoul.It tells the story of 33-year-old Guy, an aspiring author who is soon to be married. Nervous about settling down, he travels the United States, meeting up with ex-girlfrie
June 21, 2011
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CouchSurfing catches on in Korea
Budget accommodation exchange builds community away home, gives travelers unique experienceIn Seoul’s bustling expat scene, it is easy to meet foreigners ― but it takes a special kind of person to put a free roof over a passing stranger’s head.Opening homes to travelers is the main aim of the city’s thriving CouchSurfing community, whose members offer visitors a place to sleep on their futon, floo
June 21, 2011
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Expat living: the interview
Expat Living: The Interview is The Korea Herald’s latest page addition. Each week it will profile a foreign resident who has somehow enriched life here. There are many wonderful and notable characters in Korea from all over the world, and this in-depth feature aims to bring you the benefit of the unique insights they have gleaned on their journey. This series celebrates the diverse makeup of moder
June 17, 2011
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Half a century with Korean music
80-year-old American wishes to finish translation on history of folk arts festivalIt was an early morning at around 2-3 a.m. in 1953 during the Korean War. An American medic at a hospital in Gangwon Province heard loud drums, gongs and unknown musical instruments coming from the communist North Korean and Chinese guerillas who wanted to keep the American army awake.While other soldiers hated the s
June 17, 2011
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Danny Cho playing Busan, Seoul, Gumi
Korean-American comedian Danny Cho is performing a short tour of Korea starting Friday. Cho has performed with Dave Chapelle, Tim Allen and Dane Cook among others, and is a regular at the Comedy and Laugh Factory in L.A.He will perform at Roofer’s Bar in Itaewon, Seoul on Friday. The other dates are at Waegook Cook in Gumi, South Gyeongsang Province on June 24 and HQ Bar in Busan on June 25.Ticket
June 14, 2011
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Zoo tour lets kids play with animals
The Itaewon Global Village Center is organizing a kids’ trip to the Seoul Grand Park zoo on Thursday. Children will have a get the chance to touch and play with some of their favorite animals, such as monkeys, hedgehogs, rabbits, turtles, goats, and snakes. There will also be the chance to enter the lion and tiger house to see them close up and learn about what makes them special.The trip runs fro
June 14, 2011
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Free bicycle repairs in Itaewon
The Transportation Administration Department of the Yongsan District Office has arranged free bicycle repair services in two locations in the Itaewon area this month.The June 21 service will be in front of the administration office of Chunghwa Apartments, five minutes walk south of Itaewon Station along the road opposite the Hamilton Hotel. The June 28 service is at the Itaewon-2-dong Community Ce
June 14, 2011
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Gwangju Int’l Center runs Hwasun tour
Gwangju International Center is running a tour to Hwasun on Saturday.The tour will visit Hwasun Dolmen Site, before moving on to enjoy a lunch of duck stew in a traditional “yellow earth” house.In the afternoon, the tour will move on to Unju-sa, a temple famous for its statues, including its reclining Buddha statue. The last stop is Dorae Maeul, where you can look around a traditional village and
June 14, 2011
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Get cracking with celadon at museum
The Itaewon Global Village Center will organize a ceramic-making class at the National Museum of Korea on Friday.Participants will make celadon, a distinctive jade-green pottery that Korea is famous for.After making the pottery, anyone who is interested can also enjoy a brief English guided tour introducing highlights of the museum from 12 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.The pottery made needs to be fired after
June 14, 2011
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Making the most of your money as an expat
Competitive salaries, low tax rates and a reasonable cost of living make Korea a popular choice for expatriates wanting to save money. For many, that means hoarding cash in a current account where rising prices eat into its value over time. But there are ways to see a return on your money. “The first thing I always tell customers is not to keep your money in your regular kind of checking account b
June 14, 2011
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Riding Busan’s waves by boat and by board
Korea’s south coast a great place for beginners to learn sailing, surfingAs the weather heats up, expats, especially those used to cooler climes, start to flock toward the cooling waters and fresh, salty breezes of the coast. Opportunities to get out on the water abound across the peninsula, but according to expats Mark Chi and Cheryl Kim, you can’t beat Busan for trying out two of the most exciti
June 14, 2011
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Zoo tour lets kids play with animals
Zoo tour lets kids play with animalsThe Itaewon Global Village Center is organizing a kids’ trip to the Seoul Grand Park zoo on Thursday. Children will have a get the chance to touch and play with some of their favorite animals, such as monkeys, hedgehogs, rabbits, turtles, goats, and snakes. There will also be the chance to enter the lion and tiger house to see them close up and learn about what
June 10, 2011
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3 expat artists hold Gwangju exhibition
Three foreign artists will open an exhibition Saturday at Gwangju International Center’s GIC Gallery.Ian Aherne, Nadine Bouliane, and Meaghan Ford will talk about their work in the exhibition titled “Curious Encounters & The Things I Don’t Fully Understand,” which runs until July 25.The works on display include drawings, paintings, mixed media and photographs.The opening talk takes place from 3 p.
June 9, 2011
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SCI to perform in English, Korean
Seoul City Improv will host a night of improvised comedy in both English and Korean on Saturday. The group’s English language and Korean language troupes will take it in turns to play games in each language. There will also be some specially prepared mixed language games.The show will be at 9 p.m. at Bar Carmen in the Gyeongnidan area of Itaewon, Seoul. Admission is free.(paulkerry@heraldm.com)
June 8, 2011