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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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[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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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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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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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Digitally unwrapped scroll reveals earliest Old Testament scripture
MIAMI (AFP) - An extremely fragile, ancient Hebrew scroll has been digitally unwrapped for the first time, revealing the earliest copy ever found of an Old Testament Bible scripture, researchers said Wednesday.Known as the En-Gedi scroll, it contains text from the Book of Leviticus, and dates at least to the third or fourth century, possibly earlier, according to the report in the journal Science Advances.The deciphering of its contents is described in the journal as a “significant discovery in
Sept. 22, 2016
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Black American journey finally enshrined in national museum
WASHINGTON (AP) -- When the Smithsonian Museum of African-American History and Culture opens this week alongside the Washington Monument and the National Museum of American History, it will firmly -- and finally --anchor the black experience in the nation’s narrative.“In 1915 … they say, ‘There should be a monument. There should be a memorial that honors our contribution,’” said Michelle Wilkinson, one of the museum’s curators. “Not just a pile of stone, or a shaft. It needs to be a museum.”Fift
Sept. 22, 2016
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Mali unveils restored mosque nearly destroyed by jihadists
TIMBUKTU (AFP) -- The doors of a revered 15th-century mosque hacked apart by jihadists in Mali’s ancient city of Timbuktu four years ago were unveiled Monday restored to their former glory.The “secret door” of the Sidi Yahia mosque in the fabled caravan city fell victim to a spree of destruction in 2012 by Al-Qaeda-linked Ansar Dine, one of several radical Islamist groups which seized key northern cities that year.Around 100 Malian political and religious leaders, diplomats and representatives f
Sept. 21, 2016
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Gyeongju strives to protect artifacts after quake
GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province -- Over 60 historical sites in southeast Korea, including national treasures Bulguksa Temple and Cheomseongdae Observatory, were found to be damaged after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook the historical city of Gyeongju last Monday, followed by over 400 aftershocks -- the largest of which occurred Monday evening measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale. The Cultural Heritage Administration, the Gyeongju city government and a number of relevant organizations are scra
Sept. 20, 2016
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Project details impact of 1970s counterculture on Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vermont (AP) -- Vermont in the 1970s was a hotbed for the counterculture, and the influx of young people had a lasting influence on the state’s politics, agriculture and food and offbeat culture.After two years of research, the Vermont Historical Society’s exhibit “Freaks, Radicals & Hippies: Counterculture in the 1970s in Vermont” opens at the Vermont History Center in Barre on Sept. 24.“We quickly realized it was more than just getting back to the land and living on a commune and h
Sept. 20, 2016
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Historic recognition: Washington's family tree is biracial
ARLINGTON, Virginia (AP) -- George Washington's adopted son was a bit of a ne’er-do-well by most accounts, including those of Washington himself, who wrote about his frustrations with the boy they called “Wash.”“From his infancy, I have discovered an almost unconquerable disposition to indolence in everything that did not tend to his amusements,” the founding father wrote.At the time, George Washington Parke Custis was 16 and attending Princeton, one of several schools he bounced in and out of.
Sept. 19, 2016
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London commuters get boost with inspirational quotes
LONDON (AFP) -- The daily grind of London commuting is being brightened by a collection of black marker pens and white boards -- giving city dwellers a welcome boost as they travel through the metropolis.The hall of Oval underground station looks more like a living room than a Tube stop -- complete with plants and a small library, while Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 5” plays.It is at this stop on the Underground’s Northern Line that Glen Sutherland, an employee of tube operator Transport for L
Sept. 19, 2016
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Artifacts damaged in record-breaking Gyeongju earthquake
Numerous historical sites in Gyeongju suffered damage ranging from severe to minor cracks during the earthquake that hit the city last Monday, the largest to be recorded on the Korean Peninsula.The Cultural Heritage Administration, which is in charge of preserving the country’s cultural sites, announced Sunday that some 60 cultural assets have been damaged. Gyeongju, once the capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C. to 935) and located north of Busan on the southeastern coast of the peninsula, hous
Sept. 18, 2016
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In vast West, new music center aims big by going small
FISHTAIL, United States (AFP) - Winding through the arid green hills, the highway gives way to a rugged gravel road ending at a lonesome gate like so many in this land of ranches. Inside lies an experiment in music, sculpture and how to present art in the 21st century.Inaugurated this summer, the 4,700-hectare estate called Tippet Rise is the brainchild of a wealthy couple of free-spirits who are fulfilling a lifelong goal of creating their own classical music venue.The Tippet Rise Art Center, h
Sept. 12, 2016
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Radio drama's tale of domestic abuse grips Britain
LONDON (AP) - The trial of Helen Titchener, who stabbed her husband Rob after months of emotional and physical abuse, has gripped Britain, sparked a national debate about domestic violence and brought a flood of donations to women‘s shelters.That’s quite an achievement, since Helen and Rob are characters in a 65-year-old rural radio drama whose plotlines often center on crops, cattle and the weather.Millions of listeners to “The Archers” on BBC radio have been horrified and transfixed by the rel
Sept. 12, 2016
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Prominent thinkers urge Turkey to end writers‘ witch hunt
ISTANBUL (AP) -- About 40 prominent academics and authors from around the world are urging Turkey’s government to end what they say is the persecution of the country’s own writers and professors voicing differing points of view.In an open letter released Sunday, academics and authors including Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and British Booker Prize winner John Berger called on supporters to protest what they said is the Turkish government’s “vendetta” against its brightest thinkers.They said
Sept. 12, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Victoria and Albert museum sheds light on Korean art
In 1961, the Victoria and Albert Museum, one of the world’s leading museums of art and design, held Europe’s first Korean art exhibition. In 1992, the museum officially opened the first Korean gallery in London dedicated to the country’s arts and crafts. Beth McKillop, a senior research fellow at the V&A and its former deputy director and director of collections, orchestrated the opening of the first Korean gallery in London and the building of the Korean art collection. The V&A’s Korean Gallery
Sept. 11, 2016
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Last artifacts of 9/11 find new homes 15 years on
Behind the barbed wire, the minivan’s busted windows and crumpled roof hint at its story. But forklifted to this windblown spot on the John F. Kennedy International Airport tarmac, between a decommissioned 727 and an aircraft hangar, it is doubtful passing drivers notice it at all.In the long struggle with the memories of 9/11, though, the van’s solitary presence here marks a small but significant transition point.Tons of wreckage -- twisted steel beams, chunks of concrete smelling of smoke, a c
Sept. 11, 2016
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Britain’s National Gallery fends off ‘illicit’ Matisse row
Britain’s National Gallery on Friday ruled out giving the descendants of one of Matisse’s models a work by the painter which they claim the museum received through an “illicit transfer.”Painted in 1908, the “Portrait of Greta Moll” is the subject of a legal claim lodged in New York by three descendants of its subject, an artist and pupil of the French master who posed for 30 hours for the work.The three relatives launched their lawsuit earlier this week, requesting that they be given the work or
Sept. 11, 2016
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[Weekender] Dealing with holiday stress in all shapes and sizes
Chuseok, or the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving in the West, offers Koreans a few days' break in September, but it can turn out to be both physically and psychologically draining. In traditional homes, wives face the daunting task of preparing a feast for the extended family, while the younger generation cringe as relatives assail them with questions about marriage, jobs and plans to have children. There are various ways to deal with the stress, but above all, people should strive to be less e
Sept. 9, 2016
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[Weekender] Activities galore for expats this Chuseok
Chuseok, or the Korean Thanksgiving, is one of the country’s biggest holidays, and traditionally spent at home with family and loved ones. The occasion is widely considered to be about good food and company, but expats without family in Korea are often left with the question of how to spend the break. With Seoul virtually desolate as masses travel to their hometowns, some expats may choose to jet off overseas, too. However, those stuck in the city during this upcoming holiday need not despair, a
Sept. 9, 2016
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London exhibition celebrates rebellious 1960s
LONDON (AFP) - Counterculture and hippy life are served up in a visual and musical blend at London‘s Victoria and Albert Museum, where a new exhibition delves into the swinging sixties. “With this exhibition we explore the era-defining significance and impact of the late 1960s upon life today,” says Victoria Broackes, curator of the exhibition “You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-1970,” which opens on Saturday. “The years from 1966 to 1970 -- just 1,826 days -- undeniably shap
Sept. 8, 2016
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Italy's museums turn toward private sector for funding
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) -- Italian taxi drivers and concierges are being enlisted to encourage tourists to visit some museums. In Florence, supermarket customers raised 250,000 euros ($275,000) by opting to help the city’s art instead of receiving store loyalty rewards. And in Venice, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is partnering with big-name businesses including ones that make watches, grappa and cologne.Whatever the formula, museums are increasingly looking to private-sector donations, collabora
Sept. 8, 2016
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CCF delegates point to Korea’s modern adaptions of traditional culture
This year's Cultural Communication Forum organized by Corea Image Communication Institute invited 20 leading cultural figures from 18 countries to experience Korean culture and to discuss ways to promote cultural communication across national borders. Following is an excerpt from interviews with some of the delegates who attended the three-day program.Benson PuahAfter building a notable career in hotel construction and management, Benson Puah reached a turning point in his life. “I asked myself,
Sept. 7, 2016
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CCF 2016 Night wraps up three-day cross-cultural event
Traditional markets, theme cafes and palace visits in traditional Korean garment hanbok are the top three Korean trends both foreigners and Koreans alike would like to try, a Corea Image Communication Institute survey on Koreans’ and foreigners’ perceptions of Korea showed.The results of the survey of 307 Koreans and 223 foreigners were unveiled during the CICI’s Culture Communication Forum 2016 Night, held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Tuesday, also showed that Koreans and non-Koreans were both p
Sept. 7, 2016