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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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More med professors to take day off each week while govt. urges them to stay
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South Korea to launch space security center under spy agency
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Hybe refutes Ador CEO Min's denial of breach of trust
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Han Jae-seok, Park Sol-mi in a romantic relationship
Park Sol-mi(left) and Han Jae-seok in traditional costumes for the KBS drama "Merchant Kim Man-deok (KBS)Actor Han Jae-seok and actress Park Sol-mi have been in a romantic relationship for a month, her agency confirmed Friday. Han, 38, and Park, 33, starred in the KBS epic drama “Merchant Kim Man-deok,” which ended last June.Both had denied rumors about their romance, which had begun to circulate
June 17, 2011
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Ko Un’s poems on German literary group’s ‘best list’
Poet Ko Un’s collection of poems, “Instant Flowers,” has been listed on the “Best List” compiled by litprom, a non-profit organization in Germany that promotes literary works from Africa, Asia and Latin America, last week.The German organization selects a total of seven books written by authors in Africa, Asia and Latin America that have been translated into German twice every year ― one in March
June 16, 2011
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Revamped Olympic Hall to open doors on June 22
The Olympic Hall at the Olympic Park in eastern Seoul has been renovated as a K-pop concert hall to reopen on June 22, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said. The ministry and the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation have been remodeling the hall for the past year to expand the size of the stage.The renovated concert hall will have an exhibition room to showcase the history of Korean pop fr
June 16, 2011
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Horror, thriller, fantasy, and mystery movies all in one festival: Pifan
Zombies, ghosts, aliens, vampires and more. More than 200 films of genres including horror, fantasy, mystery and animation will arrive next month.The 15th annual Puchon International Fantastic Festival, featuring a total of 221 films from 34 countries, will open July 14 in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province.The festival will open with “Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told,” an Indian documentary f
June 16, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Long-Thibaud winners to stage duo recital
Pianist Lim, violinist Shin to play Saraste, Brahms and Ravel togetherPianist Lim Dong-hyek and violinist Shin Hyun-su, the only two Koreans to have topped the prestigious Long-Thibaud International Competition, will stage a flamboyant duo recital as part of the upcoming classical chamber music summer event, Ditto Festival.The triennial competition aims to discover talents in piano and violin and
June 16, 2011
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Keith Urban lets fans ‘Get Closer’ on new tour
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) ― Turns out Keith Urban’s 2011 Get Closer Tour is aptly named.The country superstar will unveil a new stage design when his tour starts Thursday in Biloxi, Mississippi. Urban often tucks away ideas he comes up with while standing on stage in front of thousands of fans. He noticed on his last tour that when he descended ramps at each end of the stage, nearby fans were prac
June 16, 2011
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Model calls Korea second home
Stronger after touch-up criticism, Jessica Gomes tackles ‘Dancing with the Stars’Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Jessica Gomes is out to prove she can dance. “I know that I have rhythm,” the 26-year-old told The Korea Herald. Having racked up experience as a gymnast for five years, Gomes says she mastered her groove as a teen doing hip hop routines in fashion parades but up until now has been da
June 16, 2011
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Hollywood's Natalie Portman gives birth to a boy
Natalie Portman poses backstage with the Oscar for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "Black Swan" at the 83rd Academy Awards. (AP-Yonhap News)LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2011 (AFP) - Actress Natalie Portman, who in February won an Oscar for her lead performance in the ballet-themed thriller "Black Swan," has capped off her banner year with the birth of a son, US media reported Wednesd
June 16, 2011
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Donga TV concert for multicultural families
Donga TV held a charity classical music concert for multicultural families at the Center for Gangnam-gu Residents in southern Seoul on Monday. The second “Classical Music Night with Love and Sharing” concert aimed at promoting the School of Global Sarang, a new international elementary school established in March in Oryu-dong for multilingual and multicultural education. It is open to children fro
June 15, 2011
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Art market abuzz ahead of Basel, London sales
June 15, 2011
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Contemporary art museum to open 2013
Construction starts at ex-military spy agency near Cheong Wa DaeNational Museum of Contemporary Art held the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for its Seoul branch which will be built at Sogyeok-dong, central Seoul.About 600 cultural figures including Culture Minister Choung Byoung-gug, MOCA Director Bae Soon-hoon, and Cultural Heritage Administration Administrator Choi Kwang-shik attended the
June 15, 2011
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[Herald Interview] No Reply brings back sounds of ’90s K-pop
Indie pop duo to play Olympic Hall on July 16While idol group-centered K-pop has been heavily covered by the media, the Korean indie music scene has received relatively little attention. Seeking diversity of Korean music, The Korea Herald is starting a series of interview articles shedding light on the Korean indie music scene. ― Ed.The 1990s is often called “golden age of Korean pop” because ther
June 15, 2011
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Playboy's Hefner says Playmate called off wedding
Hugh Hefner, left, and Crystal Harris at the premiere of "Iron Man 2" at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP-Yonhap News)CHICAGO (AP) _ Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner says his fiancee has called off their wedding.The 85-year-old Hefner says in a Tuesday message on Chicago-based Playboy's official Twitter feed that 24-year-old Crystal Harris has ``had a change of heart.''Hefner announc
June 15, 2011
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Schwarzenegger's mistress breaks silence
LONDON (AP) _ Arnold Schwarzenegger's former housekeeper has spoken out about having a child with the ex-governor, saying her son Joseph only learned about a year ago who his father was.Mildred Baena has kept a low profile since the revelations of her affair with the former California governor sparked a tabloid frenzy.The scandal exploded into public view after Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shrive
June 15, 2011
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‘Nation Brand’ musical: Can it live up to its name?
The National Theater of Korea will stage “Kim Hong-do,” an original musical including Korean traditional music, songs and dance, as the new “Nation Brand” performance next month. The musical will be staged from July 8-16 at NTOK’s Haeoreum Theater in Jangchung-dong, central Seoul. It is a fantasy story about two young men’s journey into the paintings by the legendary Joseon-period painter Kim Hong
June 14, 2011
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Puccini operas to amuse on summer evenings
‘Madame Butterfly’ and ‘Gianni Schicchi’ to be staged at Sejong CenterTwo Puccini operas, quite different in scale and target audience, are expected to amuse both opera lovers and newcomers this summer.For the first time in 21 years, the Korea Opera Group will present “Madame Butterfly,” one of the three best-known Puccini operas, from June 24-26 at the Grand Theater of the Sejong Center for the P
June 14, 2011
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Lucky guy: Pacino’s new girlfriend 40 years his junior
World-famous actor Al Pacino, 71, appeared on the red carpet with a woman on his arm Sunday night at Tony Awards. His new girlfriend, Argentinean actress Lucila Sola, is 40 years younger than Pacino. Al Pacino and his girlfriend on the red carpet at Tony Award. (AP)After relationships with celebrities including Diane Keaton and Tuesday Weld, fans are envious and curious about the secret of Al Pac
June 14, 2011
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K-pop drives hallyu craze: survey
English speakers favor Super Junior, French and Spanish are Big Bang fansKorean pop, or K-pop, is driving the Korean Wave abroad and Asian women in their 20s make up the majority of overseas hallyu fans, a survey found on Monday.The Korea Tourism Organization conducted the online hallyu survey on 12,085 non-Korean visitors from 102 countries to its website (www.visitkorea.or.kr) from May 11 to May
June 13, 2011
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Twelve North Korean defectors tell their stories
American director’s documentary film shows brutal suffering of N. Korean civilians and refugeesThese 12 stories are hard to believe, heartbreaking and horrifying. American director N.C. Heikin’s documentary, “Kimjongilia” is a piece of cinematic work devoted to telling the stories of survivors of North Korea and its regime. The movie’s title, “Kimjongilia,” refers to a hybrid red begonia that was
June 13, 2011
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Korea’s Pororo takes flight worldwide
South Korean animator Choi Jong-il knew he had a hit on his hands when Pororo the penguin hopped onto TV screens back in 2003.Choi’s previous creations had failed to grab the undivided attention of his 6-year-old son and his son’s friends.That all changed when the mischievous but affectionate blue and white penguin, sporting aviator glasses and a flying helmet, made his debut.“The kids’ eyes were
June 13, 2011