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Korean labor force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
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[AtoZ Korean Mind] Does your job define who you are? Should it?
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Allegations surrounding BTS resurface, enraged fans demand apology
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Students with history of violence will be barred from becoming teachers
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Medical feud leaves hospitals in financial crisis
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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Samsung mocks Apple over iPhone alarm glitch
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Chip up cycle won’t stay long: SK chief
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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Speaker floats dual citizenship as solution to falling births
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Korean sitcom on multicultural families in Jeju exported to Vietnam
Korean sitcom “Haiphong Families,” which deals with the realities of multicultural families here, will soon be shown in Vietnam.Aired from May to October last year, the 20-episode sitcom by broadcaster KCTV Jeju was sold to Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group, a state-operated company that is the second-largest entity in the country. This marks the first time a program by a regional cable broadcaster in Korea is being exported to Vietnam, according to KCTV Jeju. The one-
July 4, 2019
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CJ ENM launches project to promote its child celebrities
CJ ENM said Wednesday it was seeking to develop the next generation of celebrities through its cartoon and anime channel Tooniverse, dubbed “Toonistar” proejct.The cable channel announced the key projects for the second half of 2019, including the upcoming broadcast of its new children’s anime series, during a press conference in Seoul.According to Tooniverse producer Park Yong-jin, Tooniverse has selected seven children through auditions on the basis of their acting, dancing a
July 3, 2019
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Soccer-playing stars splash across small screen
On the coattails of Son Heung-min’s memorable outing in the UEFA Champions League finals and the Korean national team’s second-place finish in the U-20 World Cup, the country’s soccer scene is now being celebrated on the small screen, with an array of programs related to the kick-happy sport.Leading the way is a documentary series on the Tottenham Hotspur forward himself, a documentary series “Sonsational: The Making of Son Heung-min” on tvN. The six-part docum
June 30, 2019
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Song Hye-kyo, Song Joong-ki taking legal steps for divorce
Top-profile Korean star couple Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki are taking legal steps to part ways, two years after their much-celebrated marriage, the latter's management agency said Thursday.A law firm representing the actor Song Joong-ki filed for court mediation for his divorce from the actress Song Hye-kyo with the Seoul Family Court on Wednesday. "I decided to start a court mediation procedure for my divorce from Song Hye-kyo," the actor said through his management agency, Blossom
June 27, 2019
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Restaurant mogul amasses 1.8m subscribers in 12 days
With just 16 videos, one YouTuber gained 1.8 million subscribers and 20 million views in less than 12 days.Those are stats one might expect from K-pop stars, who often get millions of subscribers right away. But this channel belongs to 52-year-old food specialist and restaurant entrepreneur Paik Jong-won. Paik is the founder and CEO of Theborn Korea, Korea’s biggest food franchise, which operates 1,300 restaurants under more than 20 chains. He became a TV personality in 2015 when he a
June 24, 2019
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With mega fan base, stars take over YouTube
For the past few months, YouTube has been a popular platform for celebrities seeking more opportunities to promote themselves. But recently, big players have been emerging on the platform, seeking “communication” with fans -- and they have been setting new records. Chef and restaurant tycoon Paik Jong-won started the YouTube channel Paik’s Cuisine on June 11, and has already gathered more than 1 million subscribers. “I started the YouTube channel after seeing my mot
June 21, 2019
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Blockbuster 'Arthdal Chronicles' under fire for similarity with famous dramas, films
The blockbuster fantasy series "Arthdal Chronicles" has been struggling not only with its lower-than-expected viewership ratings but with a ballooning controversy over its apparent resemblance to famous TV dramas and movies.First aired on June 1 by cable channel tvN, the weekend drama is about a story when politics is just being birthed in the ancient city of Arthdal.It was in the center of media attention even before the premiere thanks to its star-studded cast, including movie stars
June 11, 2019
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'Arthdal Chronicles' features Song Joong-ki as half-neanderthal hero in antiquity
Returning to the small screen for the first time since his sensationally popular role in the 2016 drama series, "Descendants of the Sun," actor Song Joong-ki plays a half-neanderthal hero who fights against a well-equipped chieftain in the upcoming TV fantasy series "Arthdal Chronicles." The 18-episode series, set against the background of the early civilization period around the Bronze Age, on a mythical continent called Arth, depicts a power struggle by competing chieftains
May 28, 2019
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K-drama ‘Sign’ to get Japanese remake
Korean television series “Sign” is slated to get a Japanese remake, broadcaster SBS which aired the popular drama said Tuesday.A Japanese adaptation of the series about forensic doctors will be aired on TV Asahi starting June, with Nao Omori as the lead star. “Sign,” which aired from Jan. 6 to March 10, 2011, featured Park Shin-yang as a hot-tempered genius forensic doctor and Kim Ah-joong as a warm-hearted rookie, pairing up to uncover the truth concealed by those
May 28, 2019
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Returning to original job, Super Junior Kyuhyun feels at home
Completing his two-year mandatory military service and coming back to show business, Super Junior's Kyuhyun feels happy to be at home and do a labor of love."I can't believe I've returned to the original place where I used to be," Kyuhyun, 31, said in a recent interview with Yonhap News Agency. "The night before my last day of duty, I couldn't sleep. I was excited that I was on the verge of resuming my dream. I'm happy to come back to my career."The youngest member of the 14-year-old boy band, w
May 21, 2019
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Kim Go-eun cast in new drama series by star screenwriter
Actress Kim Go-eun has been cast in a new drama series by star screenwriter Kim Eun-sook, the series' production company said Monday.Kim will take on two different roles, as a detective in the present and a criminal in the past, in the fantasy romance series, tentatively named "The King: Permanent Monarch," according to Hwa & Dam Pictures. Actor Lee Min-ho has been cast as the male lead for the drama.(Yonhap)It will be Kim's second time working with Kim Eun-sook following the hit drama "Guardian
May 20, 2019
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Actor So Ji-sub dating former TV presenter
Actor So Ji-sub has been dating a former TV broadcaster for a year, the actor's agency said Friday.The 41-year old actor has been in a good relationship with Cho Eun-jung since they first met on the set of an SBS TV entertainment news program, the agency, 51k, said.Cho, 25, was an onscreen reporter of the show when So appeared on it to promote his latest film, "Be With You," in March last year. She debuted on the small screen as a presenter for the popular online game "League of Legends" on cabl
May 17, 2019
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All eyes on BTS as the group bags two awards at BBMAs
In another sign of its success, BTS took home two awards and rocked the stage to a cheering crowd at this year’s Billboard Music Awards.From winning top duo/group and top social artist and sitting in the front row to being the second to last act to perform, the group was front and center at the awards show, which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday night (US time).(Yonhap-UPI)The band’s leader RM said, “Thank you, Army. Still can’t believe we’re here on this stage
May 2, 2019
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Veteran actress Kim Hye-ja wins grand prize at Baeksang Awards
Veteran actress Kim Hye-ja won the grand prize in the television category at this year's Baeksang Arts Awards on Wednesday for her work in the time travel drama "Radiant."It is the fourth time that the 77-year old has clinched Baeksang's highest honor. She first won the award in 1979. (Yonhap)In the drama that aired in February, Kim played the part of a woman who loses her youth and travels through time to meet a man who throws away the brightest days of his life by living a listless life. She s
May 2, 2019
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Finding ‘Super Band’
Following the success of music-related shows “Hidden Singer” and “Phantom Singer,” cable channel JTBC is launching a new audition show, “Super Band.” With its creators lamenting a lack of music by rock bands in Korea, the new Friday night show aims to form a band with the final contenders. The production team is looking into a nationwide or world tour for the band. “Music cannot be created solely with the voice. With the past shows, we asked ourselves why we could not see the entire process of m
April 11, 2019
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TV personality Robert Holley’s conservative background highlighted after drug admission
Robert Holley, a Mormon missionary-turned-TV personality, is facing accusations of purchasing and using unknown quantities of methamphetamine. Since first setting foot in Korea in 1978 as a missionary for the Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormons, Holley has long been known and beloved here for his avuncular image, which is why his recent arrest over meth charges comes as a shock to many.Robert Holley (Holley`s official Facebook account)In his past TV appearances, the 58-year-old has
April 9, 2019
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Actor Joo Jin-mo announces plan to marry medical doctor in June
Award-winning actor Joo Jin-mo announced Tuesday his plans to tie the knot with a medical doctor who made a name for herself through TV appearances.The news came after the 45-year-old actor confirmed his romantic relationship with the TV personality and the family doctor, Min Hye-yeon, early this year. (Yonhap)"Joon Jin-mo will wed Min in June," his management agency Huayi Brothers said. But the wedding ceremony will be kept out of the public eye, the company said, without releasing the date or
April 9, 2019
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Netflix's S. Korean users triple in 1 yr
The number of South Korean users subscribing to US video streaming platform Netflix Inc. more than tripled in one year, industry data showed Thursday, mainly on the back of the popularity of original local content. Netflix is estimated to have nearly 2.4 million active streaming subscribers as of the end of February, compared with 799,000 users at the end of February 2018, according to Nielsen Korea. (Netflix)Netflix, which started as a video rental firm in 1997, currently has more than 189 mill
March 28, 2019
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Actor Im Si-wan discharged from military, set for new TV series
Actor Im Si-wan was discharged from the Army on Wednesday as the 30-year-old completed his mandatory military service, setting him up for his return to show business.Im made his first official public appearance in 21 months in a discharge ceremony held at a boot camp in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province. He has been serving in the Army special forces since joining the Army in July 2017. (Yonhap)With a big smile, he gave his final military salute to fans and journalists who gathered together at the scene
March 27, 2019
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Vietnamese version of Korean TV show 'Running Man' goes on-air next month
A Vietnamese version of "Running Man," a long-running TV variety show by South Korean channel SBS, will go on air next month in a joint production project by the two countries, the South Korean broadcaster said Tuesday.The first episode of the Vietnamese edition will hit the small screen on April 6, on HTV7, one of the two main analog channels operated by Ho Chi Minh City Television, or HTV. Vietnamese version of Korean TV show `Running Man`It is the second overseas edition of the popular South
March 26, 2019