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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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‘Disconnect to connect’ in Wonju’s budding art scene
WONJU, Gangwon Province -- Very much overshadowed by the neighboring snow-filled scenes of bliss in PyeongChang, the site of the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics, Gangwon Province’s Wonju seeks to attract the attention of travelers. The small-time city of Wonju, less than a two-hour drive from central Seoul, has always flown under the radar in terms of its tourism pull. While it does not have a reputation as one of the peninsula’s “must-see” destinations, it beckons a second look as an unlikely hav
Dec. 28, 2015
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Asia Culture Center to serve as ‘test bed’ for original content
GWANGJU ― If you exit the subway station connected to the Asia Culture Center in Gwangju thinking that the multicultural complex will be similar in scale to the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul, you should think again. Asia Culture Center in Gwangju (Culture Ministry)With its five interconnected buildings based on different yet synergistic and convergent themes, the Asia Culture Center strikes awe in visitors, who marvel at the architecture and the interior maze of exhibition and performance
Dec. 27, 2015
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Independence Hall wins presidential accolade
The Independence Hall of Korea has received a presidential accolade for its contribution to promoting patriotism and national symbols. “This prize recognizes the museum’s diverse programs using national symbols and its contribution to attracting interest in national symbols and promoting the understanding of national symbols,” the museum said in a press release. A Korean flag decoration marks the 70th anniversary of Korea’s independence from Japan. (IHK)The state-run museum, which pays tribute
Dec. 27, 2015
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Foreigners satisfied with Seoul's foreign support centers: survey
Foreign residents in Seoul are satisfied with the services and accessibility of the municipal government's support centers for them, a survey showed Sunday. According to a satisfaction survey of 760 foreigners conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the city's 17 foreign support facilities garnered an average of 4.56 points out of five. The poll focused on their accessibility, cleanliness, kindness and quality of programs. The support centers received a higher average score of 4.59 po
Dec. 27, 2015
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Lotte to open L7 lifestyle hotel in January
Lotte Hotel, part of Lotte Group, will open a new lifestyle concept hotel called “L7 Myeongdong” in Seoul on Jan. 12.The L7 will offer stylish facilities, where hotel staff will sport jeans, oxford shirts and slip-on shoes in bright and lively colors in order to appeal to guests as “friendly and caring,” the hotel affiliate said.The hotel, situated in Myeong-dong ― Seoul’s downtown shopping district frequented by hallyu tourists ― will primarily target female guests in their 20s-40s who enjoy st
Dec. 23, 2015
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Seoul’s culture belt ready for creation of killer content
The “culture belt” in Seoul envisioned by the government will enable start-ups to create “killer content” for not only the local market but also overseas, the Culture Ministry said Wednesday.Consisting of a creative convergence center in Sangam-dong, an academy and a creative venture center, the culture belt is designed to create an ecosystem with a virtuous circle in which start-ups with creative ideas can work with each other as well as with the financial sector to create global content beyond
Dec. 23, 2015
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‘Design your life through sports’
This is the last installment in a three-part series featuring athletes who help people transform their lives. ― Ed.Jung A-reum (Jung Areum)Beauty must be gained through hard work and perseverance, said Jung A-reum, a celebrity lifestyle and fitness trainer and former Miss Korea beauty contest winner.Those in pursuit of it must first learn how sports or regular exercise can help improve their physical and mental beauty.“The problem in Korea today is that people take sports or exercise too lightly
Dec. 23, 2015
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Tech meets workmanship at craft fair
The impact of evolving technology on the arts and crafts was a major undercurrent in the four-day Craft Trend Fair 2015 that began on Dec. 17. The fair, in its 10th year, explored the possibilities of craft’s future in its main exhibition “Future in Hands,” featuring works that were created with 3-D printing, 3-D mapping and media art. The fair, hosted by hosted by the state-run Korea Craft & Design Foundation, is the largest craft festival in Korea. “We wanted to capture the current craft envi
Dec. 23, 2015
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Academy of Korean Studies publishes Korean independence textbook series
The Academy of Korean Studies on Tuesday unveiled its latest publication series on Korea‘s 70-year history since its liberation from Japanese colonial rule.The new anniversary series consists of six volumes dealing with the past seven decades of Korea from different perspectives: diplomacy, security and unification; environment; culture; education; politics; and economy. The Academy of Korean Studies’ latest publication series on Korea’s 70-year history since its liberation from Japanese coloni
Dec. 22, 2015
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Culture promotion office aims to raise global 'hallyu club' membership
A South Korean culture promotion office said Friday that it aims to increase the number of people joining global "clubs" as it pushes to keep up Korean culture popularity worldwide. KCON, a global ``hallyu'' festival, hosts a k-pop music concert in Los Angles in August. Yonhap Currently, those joining clubs intended to enjoy Korean culture together are estimated at around 21 million. The office launched by the culture ministry said that it will push to raise the number to 40 million by the end
Dec. 18, 2015
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[Weekender] Seoul clubs: the party animal's paradise
Many cities around the world call themselves “the city that never sleeps,” but few live up to that reputation as well as Seoul. The raging nightlife has become a trademark for Korea’s capital, with countless bars, clubs, coffee shops and noraebang (karaoke bars) that welcome in party animals right up until sunrise. Naturally, Seoulites have developed a high standard for what they are looking for in the perfect club party experience. Clubs in Seoul boast some of the most stylish venues in the wo
Dec. 18, 2015
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[Weekender] DJ, an evolution from turntablist to performance master
Clubs are a cultural touchpoint, where music, fashion, visual art and performing arts intersect, influence and blend with one another, says DJ KingmckA DJ, or disc jockey, is much more than just a person who plays recorded music for the audience -- he or she is the director of the performance, headliner of the night’s show, and a trademark of the club industry. DJ Kingmck (Deadend Movement) Amid the fast-changing cultural trends of these days, it is also an occupation that needs to be redefined
Dec. 18, 2015
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[Weekender] Words you need to know for clubbing in Korea
While clubbing in Korea, you may hear a lot of familiar words with unfamiliar meanings or completely new terms altogether. Provided here by The Korea Herald is a dictionary of sorts to help you sail smoothly through the country’s nightlife scene. Syndrome (Syndrome-Redcool Photography) Clubs, nightclubs, “booking” and cabarets In Korea, there is a clear distinction between clubs and nightclubs. Clubs are your traditional jam-packed dance halls filled with hip-hop or electronic dance music. Meanw
Dec. 18, 2015
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[Weekender] Where to turn up after sunset -- Seoul’s hottest clubs
A team of Korea Herald reporters went on a weekend crawl of clubs in Seoul’s infamous clubbing districts of Gangnam, Hongdae and Itaewon. The following is our tried and tested list of the hottest clubs in Seoul now. Gangnam, glitz and glam The inspiration behind that galloping hit track by rapper Psy, Seoul’s well-off Gangnam area is the home ground of some of the most glamorous and sophisticated clubs not only in Korea, but worldwide. Club of clubs: OctagonOctagon (Octagon) To play it safe, Oct
Dec. 18, 2015
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[Weekender] Tips for party look: Go simple, but bold
How exactly do you look good in dimly lit dance clubs and stay fresh until the morning after? The Korea Herald took tips from local makeup and fashion celebrities on how to become a holiday queen.The keywords for this season’s party look are ‘bold,’ ‘dramatic’ and ‘fancy’ (Pony Effect)According to makeup guru Pony, who has recently launched her own brand Pony Effect, the key words for this season’s party makeup trends are “bold,” “dramatic” and “fancy.” Cosmetics brands have released vibrant sha
Dec. 18, 2015
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Asia Culture Center exhibits explore Asian identity
Asia's largest cultural center said Friday various exhibits are on display to explore what it means to be Asian.The Asia Culture Center opened last month in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, in a project by the South Korean government to redefine this southwestern city as the "cultural center of Asia."Various archival studies done on Asian cultures have been put on display at Library Park, which opened in September, ACC said.Three exhibits are ongoing at this space, which combines the functions of
Dec. 18, 2015
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Romantic year-end dates, without the crowds
During the holidays, the hustle and bustle of Seoul make the city far from a winter wonderland. People shuffle down Gangnam sidewalks in single file, get swept into the swarms of people in Myeong-dong, or squeeze into cable cars on the way up to Namsan Tower. In restaurants, couples are likely to bump elbows with those dining at the next table. For those looking for a way to stay in Seoul yet get away from the maddening crowds for a romantic night out, The Korea Herald offers some ideas. Cine de
Dec. 16, 2015
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New MMCA director attempts to allay censorship concerns
Bartomeu Mari, the new director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, tried to play down a censorship controversy that erupted over his decision earlier this year to drop an exhibition at the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, which he headed at the time, during his first press conference as the head of MMCA in Seoul on Monday.“I am against all sorts of censorship, and I stand for freedom of expression,” said Mari, announcing his plans for the museum during his three-y
Dec. 14, 2015
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Culture Ministry to sponsor Korean art exhibition at Met
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will fund Korean art exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from 2016 to 2018, the museum has announced. The ministry and the Met signed a memorandum of understanding last Thursday for a three-year partnership to support exhibitions and programs related to Korean art and culture at the museum. Thomas Campbell, director and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (left), and Oh Seung-je, director of the Korean Cultural Service of New Y
Dec. 13, 2015
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Tongyeong recognized for its rich music offerings
Tongyeong, a southeastern port city long known as the hometown of numerous artists, may soon rise to international prominence following its designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Music on Friday night. Tongyeong is the first city in Korea, second in Asia after Japan’s Hamamatsu and 10th worldwide to join the Music category of the international organization’s Creative Cities Network. Tongyeong has rich musical offerings, including its traditional mask dance Ogwangdae and the annual Tongyeong In
Dec. 13, 2015