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Medical profs at top hospitals suspend surgeries, clinics
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Samsung chip business back on track, logs W1.9tr operating profit in Q1
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Shinsegae faces showdown with investors over SSG.com's delayed IPO
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Exports to US reach all-time high, widen gap with China
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Hopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal
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Ex-pro baseball player who killed debtor appeals sentence
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S. Korea discussed possible participation in AUKUS Pillar 2 with Australia: defense minister
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Trump rekindles criticism: US forces defending 'wealthy' S. Korea 'free of charge'
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S. Korea to issue travel ban on Haiti amid intensifying gang violence
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Leaders of S. Korea, Angola agree to boost economic, trade cooperation
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U.S. rapper in ‘tempest in a teapot’ Jewish row
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Grammy-winning U.S. rapper Macklemore has apologized to anyone offended by a stage costume which critics claimed was anti-Semitic.One Jewish group called the row a “tempest in a teacup,” but hailed the apology by the rapper known for his liberal stances on issues including gay marriage.Comedian Seth Rogen took to Twitter to denounce the costume, including a beard and a large hooked nose, worn by the musician at a concert last week.“First you trick people into thinking you’re
May 21, 2014
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McCartney cancels S. Korea show for health reasons
Paul McCartney, a former member of legendary British band the Beatles, has canceled his planned first-ever concert in South Korea due to health problems, organizers said Wednesday.The legendary pop star planned to hold a concert at Seoul's Jamsil Stadium on May 28 as part of his "Out There" world tour, which began in Brazil last year and has taken him to 23 big cities around the world.The 71-year-old artist earlier canceled all of his four concerts planned in Japan as he failed to improve after
May 21, 2014
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Paul McCartney‘s Seoul concert likely to be canceled
Pop legend Paul McCartney’s first concert in Korea may be called off due to health problems, according to news reports Wednesday.(Yonhap)“McCartney’s condition is not getting better as was expected. The concert may be canceled,” Yonhap quoted an unnamed concert management company’s official as saying. The 71-year-old Beatles guitarist had been schedule to perform next Wednesday at the 20th Hyundai Card Super Concert in Seoul. The company will make a decision later in the day whether to change t
May 21, 2014
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[Newsmaker] K-pop legend Seo Taiji to return
K-pop legend Seo Taiji will be making a comeback to the local music scene with a new album and a series of concerts after signing with concert organizer Show21, an affiliate of entertainment agency Wellmade Yedang.Seo is slated to release his ninth studio album this fall and team up with Wellmade Yedang to organize a nationwide concert tour, beginning with a performance in Seoul, the entertainment agency said Monday. Seo Taiji Company ― known for successfully launching large-scale music events i
May 20, 2014
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‘Madam Ong’ recast as active independent woman
The National Changguek Theater of Korea is presenting “Madame Ong” next month as the third performance of its seven-part changgeuk series in an effort to bring the beauty and uniqueness of traditional Korean performance to the public. Changgeuk is a form of Korean traditional opera, performed as a play in pansori (Korean folk narrative) style. While pansori is performed by a solo singer, changgeuk involves many actors and vocalists, percussion music, and engaging plotlines to fit large theaters
May 20, 2014
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Beyonce, Jay Z release starry fake movie trailer
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Beyonce and Jay Z released a trailer for a fake movie online with guns blazing, and now fans want to see the film actually made. Fans launched a petition Monday on Change.org to support a feature-length version of “Run.” The trailer that debuted Sunday stars the superstar couple as gun-toting outlaws. It features cameos by Sean Penn, Don Cheadle and Blake Lively, among others. The fake trailer concludes with the words “coming never.” Beyonce and Jay Z are sharing top billing f
May 20, 2014
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Paul McCartney cancels Japan tour due to illness
TOKYO (AFP) ― Former Beatle Paul McCartney has canceled his Japan tour due to illness, organizers said on Tuesday, days after he apologized to fans for missing a pair of weekend concerts. The 71-year-old English pop veteran ― one of two living members of The Beatles ― had already canceled planned performances at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday and Sunday, after coming down with an unspecified virus. He “will regrettably have to cancel the remaining Japanese shows. Paul is still not fee
May 20, 2014
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[Herald Review] Spring jazz and live music at Seoul Jazz Festival 2014
Under the warm sun, soothing breeze and fresh air, tens of thousands of jazz lovers and music fans enjoyed a diverse range of jazz music and live performances at this year’s Seoul Jazz Festival, held at Olympic Park on Saturday and Sunday.SJF, one of the largest outdoor music festivals of the year, took place at three stages set up throughout the park where big names in the world of jazz, internationally famous musicians and popular local acts performed.The largest and most popular spot at the f
May 19, 2014
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Michael Jackson hologram debuts at Billboard Awards
Singer Jason Derulo (bottom center) performs onstage during the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday. (AFP-Yonhap)A hologram of Michael Jackson made its debut Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards, mirroring the late King of Pop’s signature slick dance moves as some members of the audience became emotional. The hologram performed “Slave to the Rhythm,” a song from Jackson’s new posthumous album “Xscape,” along with a plethora of background dancers
May 19, 2014
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Pop singer Seo Tai-ji to make comeback in fall
Popular veteran singer Seo Tai-ji will return to his fans with a new album in the fall, an entertainment agency said Monday.Wellmade Starm Inc. said Seo has recently signed a contract with its performance planning subsidiary, Show21, for a nationwide concert tour to mark the planned release of his ninth full-length album.The tour is set to begin in Seoul but the exact timing and venues of the shows were not fixed, the company said.The shows are expected to sell more than 10 billion won (US$9.77
May 19, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Artistic endeavor to bridge gap on thorny issues
Paintings inspired by the beauty of Korea’s easternmost islets of Dokdo will be on exhibit at the heart of Tokyo’s Ginza area in August. Given the tension between Korea and Japan over the sovereignty of the rocky islets, the exhibition seems a rather bold move. The artist behind the daring attempt is Jeong Jai-young, 50, who has been painting abstract images of the islets for the last decade. Through his representative Lee Il-young, director of the Korea Art Center, a private gallery in Seoul, t
May 18, 2014
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10.5-meter sugar sculpture honors black workers
“A Subtlety or the Marvelous Sugar Baby,” by artist Kara Walker, is on display inside the former Domino Sugar Refinery, located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, Saturday. (AP-Yonhap)NEW YORK (AP) ― A 10.5-meter-tall sphinxlike sculpture made of sugar is on display at an old New York City factory as a tribute to black workers. Artist Kara Walker’s monumental installation occupies much of the cavernous interior of the former Domino Sugar Refinery in the Williamsburg section
May 18, 2014
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EXO-M leader Kris diagnosed with myocarditis: report
EXO-M leader Kris. (SM Entertainment)Popular K-pop group EXO-M leading member Kris has been diagnosed with myocarditis, a disease marked by the inflammation of the heart muscle, according to Chinese media reports.The news comes after Kris officially filed a lawsuit against his agency SM Entertainment to terminate his contract. His complaint was received by the Seoul Central Court on Thursday. Prior to Kris’ diagnosis and lawsuit, the group had been scheduled to hold its first solo concert in Se
May 16, 2014
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[Weekender] Eyelike: Wheesung shares confessional monologue on new EP
Wheesung reflects on self on new EPWheesung“The Best Man” (KT Music)Ballad and R&B singer Wheesung has released his new EP “The Best Man,” featuring seven tracks filled with personal reflections and signature vocals.Wheesung looks back on his life as a singer on his new album, sharing his thoughts as he returns to the music scene after more than two years of military service.The last track, “Must Make Money,” is particularly attention-grabbing given that the singer blatantly criticizes himself a
May 16, 2014
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The power of a dream
This is the third in a series highlighting women and their accomplishments in the various facets of the Korean entertainment industry. ― Ed.For producer and CEO of SouLime SounD Jung Mi Sung, also known as Melody, there has always been one dream in her life: music.The 26-year-old started playing piano and attending music academies at age 5. However, her parents had other plans for the enthusiastic musician, saying they wanted her to live a normal life and pursue a normal path. Still drawn to mus
May 15, 2014
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‘Music of friends’ beckons
Every late spring and summer, chamber music ― a form of classical music performed by a small group of musicians at a small venue ― pops up in the local music scene, which is otherwise dominated by symphony orchestras and solo recitals. This is because, usually around this time of the year, musicians find time out of their busy schedules as soloists or members of large ensembles or orchestras to get together and play music with their colleagues, just by themselves with no strings attached. In cha
May 14, 2014
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Warhol works pull in more than $100m at auction
NEW YORK (AP) ― Two works from Andy Warhol’s “Death and Disaster” series sold for a combined $100 million Tuesday and a Barnett Newman painting went for an artist record of $84.2 million in fierce New York auction bidding. Warhol’s “Race Riot, 1964” ― a provocative four-panel painting of unrest in Birmingham, Alabama ― went for $62.9 million at Christie’s auction of postwar and contemporary works, far exceeding the estimate of $45 million. The work was a direct response to an article Warhol saw
May 14, 2014
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Thriller from beyond grave: new Jackson songs wow critics
Self-styled King of Pop Michael Jackson is back from the grave again this week with a second posthumous album of songs recorded before his death in 2009."Xscape" went on sale in the United States on Tuesday, after being released in various European countries at the weekend and on Monday."This music has never been (previously) released," said L.A. Reid, the veteran American music mogul behind the project, on NBC television's "Today" breakfast program."Some of it has been leaked through the years.
May 14, 2014
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Italian contemporary art on view in Seoul
Installation view of the exhibition of Italian contemporary art at SongEun Art Space in Seoul (SongEun Art Space)Besides the rich artistic history of the Renaissance, Italian art, especially contemporary art, has been rarely introduced to the Korean audience in depth. This month, an exhibition of 22 Italian artists offers a chance for Koreans to understand Italian contemporary art. The event is part of the project by SongEun Art Space that introduces contemporary art from various countries that
May 13, 2014
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Hyundai Card rock festival to feature over 30 acts in August
This summer, Hyundai Card is once again launching the two-day rock festival Hyundai Card Citybreak 2014, which brought world-famous bands Muse and Metallica among other local and foreign musicians to Seoul last year.The festival will take place on Aug. 9-10 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The first Hyundai Card Citybreak rock festival took place in 2013 and was attended by over 75,000 rock fans. It featured an impressive artist lineup that included headliners Muse and Metallica, as well as Iggy
May 13, 2014