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Exports to US reach all-time high, widen gap with China
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Trump rekindles criticism: US forces defending 'wealthy' S. Korea 'free of charge'
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[Music in drama] Rekindle a love that slipped through your fingers
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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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Seoul Metro to seek legal action against malicious complaints
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Illit, mired in controversy, remains on Billboard charts for 5th week
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On May Day, labor unions blast Yoon's foreign nanny proposal
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Seoul Phil to hold second Europe tour in August
Led by conductor Chung, orchestra to perform Edinburgh Festival debutThe Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, led by music director and chief conductor Chung Myung-whun, will hold its second Europe tour concerts from Aug. 19 to Aug. 27, just one month after releasing a debut album under the prestigious label Deutsche Grammophon.The SPO said it will hold a special concert on Aug. 9 at the Seoul Arts Cente
July 20, 2011
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Charlie Sheen gets his ‘Anger Management’
July 19, 2011
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US stars accept YouTube marine ball invites
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2011 (AFP) - Hollywood stars Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis have accepted YouTube invitations from two US marines, one serving in Afghanistan, to accompany them to military balls.And singer-turned-actor Timberlake and "Black Swan" star Kunis are having fun with the invitations by a male and female Marine, which went viral on the video-sharing site last week."Marines have a
July 19, 2011
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Art museums strive to ride Korean Wave
Private museums join hands to promote Korean artists online; exhibition shows images of Korea captured by top photographersWitnessing K-pop and TV dramas lead hallyu, or the Korean Wave, across Asia and Europe, Korean art insiders decided to jump in and seek chances for Korean artists as well. The Korean Art Museum Association announced on Monday the launch of the “K-Artist Global Project” at Some
July 18, 2011
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Klimt painting expected to sell for $25 million
July 18, 2011
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K-pop fans to fly from U.S. for SNSD
The Korea Tourism Organization said it was helping 103 U.S. fans of Korean pop visit the country to see a concert by girl group Girls’ Generation, attend two broadcasters’ K-pop TV shows and visit major tourist spots this week.The KTO said the 103 fans from a K-pop fan community in Los Angeles asked the KTO’s branch in L.A. to help them attend a concert by Girls’ Generation, also known as SNSD.Nin
July 18, 2011
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Rain to shine, Beady Eye rocks Swiss festival
BERN, Switzerland (AP) ― Rain turned to sunshine on the last afternoon of the Gurten Festival Sunday, as Liam Gallagher, Beady Eye’s hard-rocking front man, charged through songs from their new album.Former Oasis frontman Gallagher and his band took advantage of the timely change in weather, lifting the packed crowd with “Four Letter Word,” “Beatles and Stones” then rattled off “Millionaire” and “
July 18, 2011
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Beckham baby debuts on Facebook
July 18, 2011
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‘Miso’ runs in Gyeongju, capital of Silla
A localized version of the popular performance “Miso” kicked off in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, earlier this month. Organized by Chongdong Theater in central Seoul, Gyeongju Metropolitan Government and Gyeongju World Culture Expo, and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the musical titled “Miso II ― Silla, The Land of Gods” offers a compact presentation of everything
July 17, 2011
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Inventions join art in Smithsonian exhibit
WASHINGTON (AP) ― The Washington building known as the “temple of invention” when it was built in 1836 to hold the nation’s patents is revisiting its roots, hosting a new “Great Hall of American Wonders” to explore 19th-century innovations through art.The idea for this major exhibit that opened Friday at the Smithsonian American Art Museum was sparked in part by talk among experts that the United
July 17, 2011
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Harry Potter film shatters more box office records
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ― Part 2,” broke single-day box office records with a whopping $92.1 million in opening day sales, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations.A cast member of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ― Part 2” Olive Phelps (right) meets fans in Hong Kong on Saturday. (Xinhua-Yonhap News)The eighth film in the Harry Potter series eclipse
July 17, 2011
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8-meter sculpture of Marilyn unveiled in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) ― Marilyn Monroe’s billowing skirt shows it’s possible to catch a nice breeze in the Windy City.As dozens of people watched Friday, an 8-meter-tall sculpture of Monroe in her famous pose from the film “The Seven Year Itch” was unveiled on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. In the movie, a draft catches Monroe’s dress as she stands over a subway grate to cool off.Many in the crowd that descen
July 17, 2011
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Box Office
BOX OFFICEThe Front Line (Korea)Opening July 20Drama. Directed by Jang Hoon. It is July 1953, and the Korean War is almost at its end. When a South Korean squad leader is shot dead, Eun-pyo (Shin Ha-gyun), a lieutenant, is ordered to investigate. It is suspected that the man was shot by one of his own subordinates, and not by the North Koreans. As Eun-pyo moves to the frontlines to look into the c
July 15, 2011
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Lloyd back with uneven effort
Lloyd “King of Hearts” Zone 4/Interscope RecordsAfter a lackluster response to 2008’s “Lessons In Love” and departure from the label that gave him his start, The Inc., things were looking less than promising for Lloyd and his smooth falsetto. But he regrouped and found a home at Polow da Don’s label Zone 4, a partnership with Interscope Records, and the move seems to be paying off with his new alb
July 15, 2011
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Guitar sounds of the summer
Depapepe“One”Sony MusicWeather and music tend to have a match. For hot summer days, the refreshing sound of bosa nova is recommended; for rainy and gloomy days, sticky jazz sounds might be appropriate. Japanese guitar duo Depapepe’s music matches bright sunny days and summer vacation trips. After the 2009 album “Do!,” the duo is back with their fifth album “One.” In Korea, the duo became famous af
July 15, 2011
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SPO’s debut with DG arrives
Seoul Philharmonic OrchestraDebussy, RavelUniversal MusicAfter reaching a long-term contract with Deutsche Grammophon in April, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s debut album with DG is finally on the shelves.The SPO’s performances of Debussy’s “La Mer” (The Sea) and Ravel’s “Ma Mere L’oye” (Mother Goose) and “La Valse” under maestro Chung Myung-whun are featured in the album. Ravel’s programs wer
July 15, 2011
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‘Hallows,’ goodbye: The end of Harry Potter
If you lived through the Age of Enlightenment, you probably didn’t know it. Likewise, the Age of Reason. Or the Age of Innocence. But the Age of Harry? For Muggles not to know they’ve been living through the Potter Era would be like not noticing a Hogwarts’ commencement exercise marching through their living room. Or the noseless Voldemort sitting in the breakfast nook.“Harry Potter and the Deathl
July 15, 2011
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For Emmys, networks have the right sense of humor
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― With “Mad Men,” “Boardwalk Empire” and other prestige series, cable ruled the Emmy nominations for drama. But broadcast networks got the last laugh with their sitcoms.Of the six nominees for best drama series only one, CBS’ “The Good Wife,” is a network program. Of the half-dozen comedy series contenders, all air on networks.Members of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences c
July 15, 2011
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A break from the blockbusters
Seoul Art Cinema to throw one of a kind summer movie eventFor Seoulites staying in the city for the summer, movie theaters are often a good option to avoid the heat while being entertained. Yet if you are not a huge blockbuster fan, or simply would like to try something different, Seoul Art Cinema’s “2011 Cine-Vancances Seoul” ― which kicks off on July 28 ― might give you what you wouldn’t normall
July 15, 2011
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Harry Potter star, Emma Watson struggles to take a cab
Harry Potter heroine Emma Watson struggled to catch a taxi in New York when her famous face did her no favors, the Daily Mail reportedShe was turned down a ride after spending some time explaining directions to an off-duty taxi driver.Emma Watson (Bloomberg)The 21-year-old was having a break from the spotlight in New York, shopping in low-key casual attire.She shopped at British favorites All Sain
July 15, 2011