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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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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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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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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Naver Q1 net income soars 1,171.9% on growth of major businesses
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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‘Visit Gyeongju -- the ancient capital of Silla’
Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province is a city where one can learn about the country’s ancient history and cultural heritage.The ancient capital of Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. – A.D. 935), one of Korea’s ancient Three Kingdoms, was the eastern end of the Silk Road that connected all the way to Europe via China both economically and culturally.To revitalize the spirit of this trade route and promote the Eurasian culture, the Gyeongju World Culture Expo has kicked off for a 59-day run with a variety o
Sept. 14, 2015
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[Newsmaker] Seoul: Asia’s new fashion window?
Move over Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore. Seoul is emerging as Asia’s new fashion showcase, with the world’s top luxury firms seeking to cash in on the regional trend-setting popularity of South Korean pop culture.A woman walks past a Louis Vuitton store in the duty-free shopping area at Incheon International Airport. (Bloomberg)Fast-growing Asia is a key market driving the global luxury industry, with purchases by Chinese consumers accounting for one third of global sales, according to market r
Sept. 7, 2015
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Itaewon sees rise of sidewalk drinking
On a seasonably warm late summer evening after work, 27-year-old Choi Min-ji sat on the stoop of Magpie, a popular pub in the Gyeongnidan neighborhood, with a glass of pale ale in her hands.“It feels so carefree and exotic,” she said, gesturing at the clusters of people who, rather than sitting indoors, were enjoying their drinks while standing outside the establishment. “It’s liberating to be outdoors after a long day at the office,” said Choi, who works in advertising. “And it would be a shame
Sept. 7, 2015
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'Innovative platforms can turn tide for Korean animations'
The Korean animation industry poses a mixed picture. Despite the popularity of children’s animations with such hits as “Pororo,” “Robocar Poli” and “Tayo” in the local and global market, many local animation studios still suffer losses. They are trapped in a vicious cycle. Animation studios face mounting losses as they continue to create sequels to their series. Securing a spot on TV doesn’t solve the problem. The fees they receive airing their series on TV doesn’t even cover half the production
Sept. 4, 2015
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‘Pororo,’ ‘Larva’ change game in Korean animation
Scene from the popular animated comedy television series “Larva.” (Tuba Entertainment)Up until the turn of the 21st century, many Korean youngsters who plopped in front of their television sets found themselves regaled with delightfully innocent tales of popular international cartoon series such as “Dragon Ball Z,” “Sailor Moon” or “Tom and Jerry” with their rambunctious games of cat and mouse.A couple of decades ago -- in the pre-“Pororo” era of Korean animation -- TV cartoon options for Korean
Sept. 4, 2015
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Korea welcomes world of animation
Walt Disney once said, “Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive.”It is a versatile art that takes years of capital and hard work from a variety of people with great imagination.Drawing inspirations from the lives of ordinary people in an extraordinary situation and environment, animations and their characters can reach the hearts of many diverse people regardless of class, color or sex.They can move you, make you laugh and cry, and make you escape to a fantasy world away from
Sept. 4, 2015
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'Kartrider' still young and racing full-throttle
Once beloved and called Korea’s representative online multiplayer racing game, “Kartrider” seeks to further go full throttle with enhanced user interfaces and a few new surprises to regain the former glory of its nascent years.It has been 11 years since the country’s first racing game with cute characters was launched and created a stir and loyal fan base.Kartrider’s main character Dao (Nexon Korea)Cho Jae-yun, Nexon Korea’s point man in charge of Kartrider, said it owes a debt of gratitude to t
Sept. 3, 2015
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[Herald Interview] 'More cartoons, stories to be told online'
Terry Mosher, a well-known political cartoonist based in Montreal, has been satirizing and drawing about the Canadian political landscape for newspapers since 1967.He has recently made the transition to online and mobile, and now believes that many more cartoonists and storytellers will follow suit as the print industry comes to an end."I think newspapers will disappear, but in a slower process than we think, because people still need valid information as opposed to, for instance, some kid writi
Sept. 2, 2015
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'New media technology will spur culture'
The culture community should not see new media technology as a threat but an opportunity that can help many people to gain greater access to information and interest in culture, said participants at the Culture Communication Forum 2015 in Seoul.Under the theme of "Cultural Combustion in the Smart Age," some 20 delegates from G20 economies, including Korea, participated in the forum hosted by the Corea Image Communication Institute to discuss about social media technology and its effects on cultu
Sept. 2, 2015
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Asia Culture Center to open this week
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that it would partially open the Asia Culture Center in Gwangju to the public this Friday. A nighttime view of the Asia Culture Center in Gwangju, which is slated for partial opening this week. (Yonhap)The complex’s facilities such as the ACC Archive & Research, ACC Creation, ACC Theatre and ACC Children centers will hold cultural programs everyday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. They will also invite people to tour the facilities three times a day. Th
Sept. 1, 2015
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We need maestro Chung: SPO members
Members of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra on Tuesday voiced their unflinching support for conductor Chung Myung-whun in an apparent plea to retain him as their music director.The rare collective action came only a few days after Chung revealed his intention not to renew his contract with the Korean orchestra, which expires at the end of this year.Conductor Chung Myung-whun (Credia)“We, the members of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, believe in maestro Chung Myung-whun and his abilities to fur
Sept. 1, 2015
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Soprano Sumi Jo drops first K-pop album
Legendary Korean soprano Sumi Jo released her first K-pop album in her 30-year career on Thursday, a record label said.The album titled "Geu.Ri.Da.," in Korean, has Jo's reinterpretation of seven of her favorite domestic songs from the 90s such as Lee So-ra's "The wind blows," Yang Hee-eun's "Love on its solitude" and Chung Hoon-hi's "At a Flower Garden," Decca Records, a leading label for classical music, said in a release. The label is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.For the album, the s
Aug. 27, 2015
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'Korean Wave' expo opens in Shanghai
South Korea opened a three-day exhibition of the "Korean Wave" of pop culture and products on Thursday in the Chinese city of Shanghai. More than 100 Korean firms came up with their products to attract Chinese middle class consumers, whose disposable income is growing, by capitalizing on the rising popularity of Korean TV dramas and pop music.The exhibition in Shanghai is also aimed at commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japan's colonial rule, organizers
Aug. 27, 2015
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Gov't to host Korean music festival in London
South Korea will host a Korean music festival in London next month to enhance the global interest in Korean music initially sparked by the popularity of K-pop, the government said Thursday.The second edition of the "K-Music Festival" will be held from Sept. 1-30 in several performance halls in downtown London featuring a rich lineup of Korean traditional and contemporary musicians, said the Korean Cultural Center UK, which is hosting the event.The roster includes Su:m, a traditional Korean music
Aug. 27, 2015
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Gov't starts 'one-plus-one' service for show ticket buyers
The government launched a program Thursday to provide an additional ticket to people who purchase tickets to certain shows to help revive the country's performing arts industry hit by the MERS outbreak, officials said.Last month, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the program that would provide the "one-plus-one" service to those who buy tickets for certain shows worth 50,000 won ($42) or less. The government spent 30 billion won in supplementary budget for this program.The fi
Aug. 27, 2015
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‘Music in palace’ performance series returns next month
Performers showcase traditional Korean music at the Jongmyo Shrine. (Julie Jackson/The Korea Herald)An annual series of performances of traditional music in Seoul’s royal palaces will reopen next month, offering free gugak and pansori concerts against palatial backdrops. This year’s performances will be held simultaneously at the Changdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine from Sept. 5 to Oct. 11. Each venue will vary in its themes and hold a total of 34 performances, and unlike i
Aug. 26, 2015
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Run on clouds at Sheraton D Cube City Hotel
On the 28th floor of Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel in Guro-gu, southwest Seoul, there is nothing much to see from the window of its fitness center but a panoramic view of the area that includes apartment complexes near Shindorim Station.But after a hearty meal at the hotel’s signature Feast buffet restaurant serving a variety of Asian cuisines ranging from Korean and Chinese to Japanese and Thai, visitors will feel the urge to burn some calories at its 24-hour gym.Once you press the start but
Aug. 26, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Prague-native Korean teacher talks proliferation of Korean studies
The King Sejong Institute Foundation’s seventh annual World Korean Educators Conference kicked off Monday, inviting 180 guests committed to the teaching of Korean from 43 countries for a three-day exchange conference in Seoul. With 90 institutions across the world, the King Sejong Institute is dedicated to establishing educational institutions where citizens of all ages can attend to learn the Korean language. Invited as a guest to this year’s conference is Korean teacher Stepanka Horakova from
Aug. 25, 2015
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S. Korea to hold 'hallyu' expo in China
South Korea will hold an exposition in China to further promote the popularity of its culture there, riding on the recent successes of Korean TV shows in the world's second-largest economy, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Tuesday.The Korea Brand & Entertainment Expo will run from Thursday to Saturday at Intex Shanghai, an exhibition center in China's eastern port city, the ministry said in a statement.The expo is significant because South Korea and China signed a free trade agre
Aug. 25, 2015
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Workout with professional trainers at JW Marriott Seoul
It’s hot, it’s humid and you find yourself too tired after work to even head out to the gym and run a few laps on a treadmill to refresh your mind and body.When lacking self-motivation and self-esteem in the summer, maybe it is time to try exercising with a professional to guide and push you, and help you regain your confidence.Working out with a personal trainer is obviously more expensive than doing it yourself at a fitness center in your neighborhood. But trainers can not only provide health
Aug. 19, 2015