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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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‘Kim desperately wanted to denuclearize,’ Moon writes in memoirs
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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Korea set to finalize medical school expansion plans
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Seoul City to open 'hotel' on river bridge
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Yoon, first lady celebrate return of Buddhist relics after century
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‘Interstellar’ draws 10m viewers in Korea
Hollywood space epic “Interstellar” cleared the 10 million viewer mark at the Korean box office on Christmas Day, becoming the third film to achieve the feat this year after Disney animation “Frozen” (10.29 million) and Korean period action flick “Roaring Currents” (17.61 million).Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi film on Thursday joined the 10 million viewership club within 50 days of its release, its distributor Warner Bros. Korea said. Only two other imported films, “Avatar” (13.30 million) and “Fro
FilmDec. 25, 2014
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With N.Y. shows, Mariah Carey thrives on Christmas
NEW YORK (AFP) ― The festive wreath above the New York stage bore the insignia “MC” ― at once “Merry Christmas” and the initials of the evening’s attraction, Mariah Carey. Indeed for the pop diva, the holiday and her identity as an artist increasingly go hand-in-hand.It’s been 20 years since Carey released “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which quickly became a seasonal favorite with its bouncy holiday cheer infused by a touch of longing.Carey has put out two full Christmas albums but now has
PerformanceDec. 25, 2014
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Author explains our postapocalyptic fears
AUSTIN ― Not long ago, Emily St. John Mandel was known as the author of three well-regarded literary noir novels that not a lot of people read. Call them “critically acclaimed, but terrible-selling,” she says.Then came “Station Eleven.”Publishers fought over the manuscript. The book debuted in September to enthusiastic reviews and cracked The New York Times best-sellers list. It’s being translated into 13 languages. And Wednesday, it’s up for a National Book Award.Her book is set in a world turn
BooksDec. 25, 2014
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David L. Ulin looks at the year in books
What was the upshot of my year in reading ― the ideas, the through lines that most stirred or provoked me in 2014? The dominant thread was what we might call that of common experience, work that finds significance in incidental things.Karl Ove Knausgaard has become the poster child for this sort of work; his six-volume autobiographical opus “My Struggle” is all about a deep dive into the mundane. “Over recent years,” he writes toward the end of the second volume, “I had increasingly lost faith i
BooksDec. 25, 2014
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Cory Doctorow lays down ‘Laws for the Internet Age’
Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free: Laws for the Internet AgeBy Cory Doctorow (McSweeney’s)Cory Doctorow, who has given away his creative and intellectual work on the Internet for many years, has now published a book with his rationale for doing so.It seems like a sweet incongruity: Doctorow’s manifesto, “Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free: Laws for the Internet Age,” comes from McSweeney’s, the throwback hipster publisher of beautiful printed books. But the hardworking Doctorow takes advantag
BooksDec. 25, 2014
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Psycho killer: ‘Night Terrors’ by Dennis Palumbo
Night Terrors: A Daniel Rinaldi MysteryBy Dennis Palumbo (Poisoned Pen Press)It’s no surprise that Dennis Palumbo’s hero in “Night Terrors: A Daniel Rinaldi Mystery,” the third installment of his four-book mystery series, is a psychologist working in an office located among the University of Pittsburgh’s many buildings in Oakland. Though he lives in Southern California, Palumbo is a Pittsburgh native who graduated from Pitt in 1973. He gave up a career as a screenwriter to become a psychotherapi
BooksDec. 25, 2014
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‘Guide to Slave Management’: complete picture of cruelty
The Roman Guide to Slave Management: A Treatise by Nobleman Marcus Sidonius FalxBy Jerry Toner (Overlook Press)Want to buy a pet boy? Go to the slave dealer and ask if they have any Egyptians in the back. Don’t want to dirty your hands punishing your slaves? Hire a contractor, who will provide floggings, hot pitch for torture sessions and a crucifixion service, even providing his own cross and nails, all for modest fees. Need to know what to feed your slaves that will cost the least and provide
BooksDec. 25, 2014
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Beautifully illustrated history of Italy’s Basilica of St. Francis
The Basilica of St. Francis in AssisiBy Gianfranco Malafarina (Thames and Hudson)Assisi’s famous Basilica of St. Francis consists of two churches stacked on top of each other. Both are pilgrimage sites for followers of the saint, who died in 1226, and art enthusiasts entranced by the frescoes that tell his story. The Lower Church, a kind of Romanesque basement, was built to house Francis’ crypt. The Gothic-style Upper Church is a lighter, taller space designed as a meeting and worship hall for p
BooksDec. 25, 2014
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(Photo News) Afrasiab mural
Students view a full-size replica of an Afrasiab mural painting at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul on Tuesday. It was drawn in the middle of the seventh century and discovered in Uzbekistan in 1965. The people in the painting are thought to be envoys of Goguryeo, an ancient Korean kingdom. (Yonhap)
Social AffairsDec. 23, 2014
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Discover relaxation, retail therapy at the Renaissance
The Renaissance Seoul Hotel in Seoul (Renaissance Seoul Hotel)Hotel / WeddingRENAISSANCE SEOUL HOTELIn celebration of the New Year, the Renaissance Seoul Hotel is offering special “Discover Packages” for those looking for a relaxing weekend without having to deal with the hassle of packing up and leaving town. The “Cinema Paradise Package” is designed for a relaxing time and includes one night in a deluxe room with free in-room Wi-Fi and two Megabox movie tickets. However, for those who prefer
TravelDec. 23, 2014
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Business with pleasure at Hotel Hyundai Ulsan
Hotel Hyundai UlsanHotel / Business / ProvinceHotel Hyundai UlsanWhether you’re traveling to Ulsan for business or tourism, Hotel Hyundai Ulsan is the place to stay. As a five-star hotel in Ulsan, an industrial city which is home to the world’s largest shipyard, Hotel Hyundai is ideal for business travel, meetings and seminars as well as weekend getaways. It is renowned for having accommodated many celebrities and internationally famous guests, such as the Brazilian soccer team, including star
TravelDec. 23, 2014
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Oakwood Premier Coex Center redefines luxury
The interior of the Oakwood Premier Coex Center Seoul’s one-bedroom superior apartment. Oakwood Premier Coex Center SeoulServiced Residence /World WideOAKWOOD PREMIER COEX CENTERThe Oakwood Premier Coex Center Seoul, the city’s first deluxe furnished serviced residence, combines the elegance and services of a luxury hotel with all the comforts of a private home. The property offers 280 furnished apartments including studios and one- to four-bedroom apartments. Each residence has separate living
TravelDec. 23, 2014
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Ritz-Carlton, Seoul celebrates 20 years of luxury hospitality
A painting displayed in the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul (The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul)Hotel / Luxury The Ritz-Carlton, SEOULNext year, The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening and its luxury hospitality service that has left a lasting impression on foreign and Korean guests since 1995. The hotel, one of the first foreign luxury hotel chains in Korea, has become an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers and a frequent home for world stars, includin
TravelDec. 23, 2014
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JW Marriott in Seoul’s most vibrant, up-and-coming area
Inside the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul overlooking Dongdaemun, one of Seoul’s historic and cultural landmarksHotel / F&B JW Marriott Dongdaemun square seoulLocated in the heart of Seoul, JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul has become an important landmark along with the newly opened futuristic building Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Park in Seoul’s prominent commercial and historic district of Dongdaemun. As the only luxury boutique hotel in the Asia-Pacific region, the 11-story hotel offe
CultureDec. 23, 2014
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Sheraton Seoul D Cube City, hub of southwest Seoul
A night view of Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel (Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel)Hotel / GreenSheraton Seoul D Cube City HotelSince opening in 2011 as the third Sheraton hotel in Korea, Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel has provided business and leisure travelers with access to diverse activities in southwest Seoul. Located near sights, shopping, entertainment and offices in Guro-gu, Seoul, the hotel is also connected to D-Cube Department Store and D-Cube Art Center. It has served as a conveni
TravelDec. 23, 2014
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Somerset Palace Seoul brings comforts of home
Serviced Residence / International Luxury PremierSomerset Palace SeoulThe Somerset Palace Seoul is near the largest palace in the capital city, Gyeongbokgung Palace. Its location is ideal for those who seek both homey comforts and urban amenities, not to mention easy access to the magnificent palace, one of Seoul’s flagship tourist spots.The 18-story residential facility is in the heart of Seoul’s diplomatic, business and administrative district. It is within a walking distance from must-see tou
TravelDec. 23, 2014
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Let the light shine
Museums and galleries are holding exhibitions in keeping with the festive, yet reflective mood at the end of the year. Two art exhibitions feature different representations of the symbols of Christ and reflections on our modern life, making them timely for the holiday season. Seoul Museum presents a unique painting series by the Korean artist Kim Ki-chang (1914-2001), who imaginatively portrayed the life of Christ set in the Joseon era. Some 30 major scenes from Christ’s life are on display at t
PerformanceDec. 23, 2014
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Ad man named chief of creative content agency
Song Sung-gakThe government on Tuesday named an advertising professional as the new president and chief executive of the Korea Creative Content Agency, which is tasked with helping develop local creative industries. Song Sung-gak, 56, will succeed Hong Sang-pyo, whose three-year term is ending. Song will lead the Naju, South Jeolla Province-based agency until December 2017 as its third president. A former executive of Cheil WorldWide Inc., the advertising arm of Samsung Group, the incoming chief
PeopleDec. 23, 2014
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In Spanish city saved by museum, Guggenheim digs in
BARCELONA (AFP) ― Locals in Bilbao say an art museum helped save their Spanish city from decline. Now they are glad to know their savior, the Guggenheim, will be staying for some time.With the initial lease set to expire, the U.S.-based Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation on Dec. 9 announced it was signing on to run its museum in the northern port city for another 20 years.That was double the period previously envisaged for the new contract, and for those involved it was another sign that the museu
CultureDec. 23, 2014
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Korean films exceed 100 million viewers for third year in a row
Domestic films have sold 100 million tickets in movie theaters this year for the third year running, according to the state-run Korea Film Council. This year, Korean films garnered 100.19 million viewers as of Tuesday, which indicates every Korean has watched an average of two local films on the silver screen in a country of 50 million people. Local films have earned a total of 763.2 billion won ($695.3 million) in box office revenue this year. People line up at a cinema chain in Yongsan-gu, Se
FilmDec. 23, 2014