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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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[Herald Review] ‘Sister Act’ will lift you to hilarious new heights
Two and a half decades ago, a musical movie starring Whoopi Goldberg as a lounge singer who stumbles upon a murder scene and ends up in a place she does not belong -- a Catholic convent – hit the silver screen. The cast’s performance and music elevated the typical fish-out-of-water story, as it became a box office hit and generation-defining comedy.The musical adaptation of the film landed in Korea last week, bringing with it the humor, music and charm that made the original story so popular amo
Dec. 6, 2017
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[Newsmaker] Singer’s 2011 expulsion from MBC sheds new light on blacklist scandal
The ongoing investigation into two previous governments‘ blacklist of cultural figures continues to unearth more dirt, with a recent revelation that Lee Myung-bak administration used one of its supporters as a scapegoat to hide its wrong-doings.A 2011 document of the National Intelligence Service, revealed recently by Kyunghyang Shinmun, a local daily, showed that MBC’s sacking of singer Kim Heung-gook that year was part of the conservative administration’s plan to extract left-leaning entertain
Dec. 5, 2017
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Annual craft fair to look at value of artistry in digital era
An annual fair to showcase Korea's best craftsmanship will cast light on the smartness and convenience of traditional handiworks and the wisdom of artisans, the organizers said Monday.The craft trend fair titled "Smart X Craft," hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and run by the Korea Craft & Design Foundation, entered its 12th year to promote the country's distinct handiworks and elegant artistry that have been passed down for generations.The value of handiwork hasn't faded ev
Dec. 4, 2017
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Social media, a double-edged sword for celebrities
BTS, the latest hotshot K-pop group, recently topped 10 million followers on Twitter, marking the first time a K-pop group had reached that many number of followers. It was also another milestone for the boy band that has used social media to its advantage.While always a powerhouse back home, it was nabbing the top social artist award at the Billboard Music Awards that propelled Bangtan Boys to international fame. BTS’ use of social media has worked to its benefit, but social media has also thru
Dec. 3, 2017
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‘Sister Act’ opens in Seoul, wrapping up Asia tour
The US production of the musical “Sister Act” has landed in Seoul, the final destination of its Asia tour that commenced in May.The Korean segment of the tour premiered Saturday in front of a sell-out crowd at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and will run through Jan. 21, 2018.Based on the 1992 hit comedy film starring Whoopi Goldberg, the plot revolves around the singer Delores who witnesses a murder and takes refuge in a convent.While the plot may sound dark, the show is actually a light-hear
Nov. 30, 2017
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Pianist Kim Sun-wook wears many hats
Pianist Kim Sun-wook, now based in London, has returned to Seoul for a string of performances that show him in different lights, beginning with a recital where he accompanied bass Young Kwang-chul in an evening of lieder, German poems set to classical music, at the Seoul Arts Center on Tuesday. On Thursday and Friday, Kim joins the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra led by conductor Osmo Vanska in a performance of Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 in B- flat major, Op. 83 at the Lotte Concert Hall. Danish c
Nov. 29, 2017
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Busan art fair to open next month
BUSAN (Yonhap) -- The annual Busan International Art Fair (BIAF) will open in the South Korean port city early next month and will feature 3,000 artworks by more than 200 local and foreign artists, the event's organizer said Tuesday. Launched in 2007, the BIAF is an open market where artists and collectors can make direct deals on the spot. "The 16th BIAF will kick off for a five-day run at the BEXCO center on Dec. 7," the K-Art International Exchange Association said.The fair will house 37 boot
Nov. 28, 2017
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Exhibition on famed modern-era Korean novelist taking place in Seoul
Works by renowned early 20th-century Korean writer Yeom Sang-seop will be displayed at the National Library of Korea in Seoul from Tuesday through Feb. 25, 2018.The latest exhibition at the library -- located in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul -- will display novels and short stories written by Yeom, who is considered a master of realism in the country.Yeom was born in 1897 and died in 1963. His life coincides with the most tumultuous years of Korea, including the fall of the Joseon Kingdom, Japan’s c
Nov. 27, 2017
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Kim Whan-ki's 'Morning Star' sells for 4 bln won in Hong Kong auction
A 1964 painting by late artist Kim Whan-ki sold for HK$28 million (4 billion won) in an auction in Hong Kong over the weekend, Seoul Auction said Monday.The oil painting titled "Morning Star," 145.5 by 145.2 centimeters in size, started at around 2.8 billion won, but bids escalated to finally fetch 4 billion won at the auction held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong on Sunday.The abstract art master holds the record for the most expensive Korean art ever sold at an auction. In April, "Tranqui
Nov. 27, 2017
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[Eye Plus] Keeping coal factory embers alive
Coal briquettes have been one of the symbols of Korea’s rapid economic growth from 1960s to 1980s, providing heat and energy for the households hard at work to build an affluent economy.With development of energy sources and housing, however, briquettes are in less demand than ever. Around 19 briquette factories were in operation in Seoul alone in the 1990s, but now there are only two. “There are still about 200,000 households using briquettes to get through the winter, but the industry is hangi
Nov. 24, 2017
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[Weekender] Good old radio receivers are back
With mobile devices offering radio service through apps, radio receivers were thought to be machines of the past. Some “listeners,” however, still tune in to the receivers as of a way to connect with the past. Hwanghak-dong Market, located in the heart of Seoul, is a place that takes visitors straight back to the 1970s. The market, filled with old sewing machines, cameras and LP players, seems to be indifferent to the passing of time. At the market, radio receivers are enjoying their second heyd
Nov. 17, 2017
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[Weekender] Listen to your favorite book this autumn
Yoo Jong-ho, 24, listens to podcasts every morning in the subway. The college student, who spends five hours each day commuting to school, said listening to book podcasts was the best way to pass the time productively.Since podcasts began in 2005, book podcasts have emerged as a powerful social platform for avid readers to gather and share their thoughts on books. The form or duration may vary, but the content of most book podcasts focuses on book-related reviews, news, commentary and discussion
Nov. 17, 2017
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‘Golem’ could change the way you look at your iPhone
“Move with the times, or you’ll be left behind,” an advertisement shown in the play “Golem” shouts. Theatre Company 1927’s “Golem,” inspired by Jewish folklore, is an original drama exploring the use of technology and the danger of using it in the wrong way. “Note that the technology itself is not problematic. It is the people who control and make technology that is problematic,” said Paul Barritt, the creator of the film, animation and design components of the play, during a press conference he
Nov. 14, 2017
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5 suggestions for Nov. 14
In Korea, where capitalism is tantamount to religion, every 14th of the month is another chance for companies to hawk their wares -- with a special theme to justify it.The corporate trend likely stems from the commercial success of Valentine’s Day, which comes every Feb. 14. At least five different themes are contending for supremacy of the Nov. 14 slot. The five ways to enjoy the 14th of November: 1. Movie Day -- for lovers to watch films of an, ahem, “adult theme” together 2. Cookie Day -- to
Nov. 14, 2017
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8-year-old with leukemia plays violin in front of Itzhak Perlman
A child violinist battling leukemia had the chance of a lifetime when his musical hero Itzhak Perlman gave him a special one-on-one master class.Cha Hee-su, 8, was greeted at the waiting room where Perlman was resting after his concert at Seoul Arts Center on Sunday.Cha played “Humoresque,” a piece he had been practicing 20 minutes a day the last three days, which require great effort given his weak physical conditions. Perlman carefully listened to him playing and offered advice on his posture
Nov. 13, 2017
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[Weekender] Trevari CEO offers ways to make reading yours
Trevari is different from most people’s idea of a conventional book club. Instead of a single group of people who enjoy books, Trevari does things on a much bigger scale. The company does all the “annoying administration” of running and managing 111 separate reading groups so people can just enjoy being members. “For a regular meeting to occur with a group of people, it is important that someone manages the schedule and reminds members of the topics. And a lot of people don’t realize that it is
Nov. 10, 2017
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Victorian-style greenhouse in Changgyeonggung reopens
A greenhouse called “Daeonsil” at Changgyeonggung reopened to the public Friday after a 15-month makeover. (Cultural Heritage Administartion)A greenhouse called “Daeonsil” at Changgyeonggung reopened to the public Friday after a 15-month makeover. Daeonsil was built in 1907 as the first modern Western-style greenhouse of its kind in the nation. Its elegant glass structure is indicative of the then-popular Victorian style represented by the likes of the Crystal Palace, which housed expositions ac
Nov. 10, 2017
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Japanese women form largest group of hallyu-related visitors
More than 70 percent of foreign visitors who come to South Korea for Korean Wave events are Japanese, a study said Thursday.An analysis by Kwon Tae-il of the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute showed that among tourists who participated in K-pop, traditional festivals and other cultural events that are broadly called "hallyu," 74.8 percent are from Japan. Chinese visitors come next with 18.4 percent, followed by 3.8 percent from Hong Kong, 0.8 percent from Malaysia, 0.7 percent from Thailand an
Nov. 9, 2017
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[Herald Design Forum 2017] Pondering the meaning of ‘design thinking’
Leading minds in architecture and product design from around the world gathered at the Herald Design Forum 2017, to discuss the concept of design thinking and the significance it holds in the industry today.“Design thinking, for me, is about dreaming how you want the future to be. While business people focus on predicting the next jackpot, designers, they can imagine how life would be in next 10 and 20 years,” said Aernout Dijkstra-Hellinga, design director of Bugaboo International, at a Design
Nov. 7, 2017
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[Herald Design Forum 2017] Designers discuss how to harmonize fine art and design, design’s future
Design gurus from Spain, Italy and Japan sat down to discuss ways to harmonize fine art and industrial design, as well as how design should navigate in the face of technological development, at the seventh annual Herald Design Forum in Seoul on Tuesday.“Fine art and design for industrial production differ from each other in that the former allows more freedom to designers. As for designing for production, we work within boundaries as we have to consider both the users and companies,” said Jaime
Nov. 7, 2017