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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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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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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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‘Kim desperately wanted to denuclearize,’ Moon writes in memoirs
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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[Weekender] French celebrity finds success on cable TV
The increase in cable television networks in South Korea has given rise to an array of new personalities, including ones from other countries. Among them is Robin Deiana, a French national with Italian ancestry who has made Korea his second home.Known among Korean fans by his first name, Deiana is best known as a panelist on the popular JTBC show “Nonsummit,” a program featuring expats living in Korea. The panel discusses Korean issues such as filial piety, education and dating from foreign pers
TelevisionDec. 19, 2014
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Pop music“All Night Stand”: Just as he did last year, Psy will be returning to the stage for his “All Night Stand” holiday concert series. Psy has held holiday concerts each year for the past decade, with last year’s four-day event attracting a total of 60,000 fans. The man who defined Gangnam style will be hosting a series of shows from Dec. 20-24, with two separate performances on Christmas Eve. The shows will be held at Seoul Olympic Park’s Gymnastics Stadium with ticket prices ranging from 7
CultureDec. 19, 2014
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Embroidery elevated to an art form
From the outside, the private museum looks like any other apartment unit in Seoul. Open the metal door, however, and your eyes are dazzled by what unfolds before you: an entire apartment filled with embroideries on the wall, embroidered folding screens, and cabinets and tables decorated with intricate embroideries. In fact, every surface seems to be covered with needlework.Some of them are so fine and intricate that from a distance they appear to be paintings. Some are so hyperrealistic that the
PerformanceDec. 19, 2014
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‘Sniper’ brings Eastwood back, a lot closer to the bull’s eye
The acting drops away from Bradley Cooper’s performance as “deadliest American sniper” Chris Kyle. Cooper bulked up, kept a pinch between his lower lip and jaw and became a man of few drawled words, the perfect Clint Eastwood hero in Eastwood’s film “American Sniper.”The director, who has seemed distracted if not downright bored with his recent films ― “Jersey Boys” was sort of a post-orangutan low ― returns to form with a clean kill of a movie, an unfussy combat film that only drifts in a third
FilmDec. 19, 2014
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Box Office: The Tailors, The Hobbit, Ode to My Father
The Tailors (Korea)Opening Dec. 24Drama. Directed by Lee Won-suk“The Tailors” is the story of two tailors: Jo Dol-seok (Han Suk-kyu), the head of Sanguiwon, the office in charge of royal attire in the Joseon era (1392-1910), and Lee Gong-jin (Gosu), a rebellious, skilled young designer who sets his fashion career in motion by designing the most outrageous and artistic hanbok of the time. When Dol-seok, an orthodox designer, becomes jealous of Gong-jin’s talent, their friendly competition escalat
FilmDec. 19, 2014
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Eyelike: Flaming Lips fail with ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover
Flaming Lips fail with ‘Sgt. Pepper’ coverThe Flaming Lips“With a Little Help from My Fwends”(Warner Bros.) Ever wonder what “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” would sound like sung by robots? Me neither, but here’s the answer.The Flaming Lips have recorded a full-length tribute to the Beatles’ 1967 album, and the music is even more far-out and psychedelic than the landmark original. This daft pop is silly, bombastic, druggy, irreverent and rude, with lots of bleeps and blasts, but it’s not
PerformanceDec. 19, 2014
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Holidays are merry moneymakers for theme parks
LOS ANGELES ― While children waited in line to snap photos with Santa Claus, the aroma of freshly steamed tamales and hot cocoa lingered in the warm fall air.“Yay, it’s snowing,” a teenage girl screamed at the tiny bubbles that masqueraded as the white stuff sprayed from electric blowers hidden in nearby trees. Christmas tunes blared from outdoor speakers, the music mixing with the rumble of a roller coaster speeding along steel tracks.The holidays have arrived in a big way for the first time at
TravelDec. 19, 2014
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Public art aplenty in Boulder City, Nevada
BOULDER CITY, Nevada ― Your savvy, but ultimately foolhardy, tourist on his way to Hoover Dam will take a sharp left on the Highway 93 bypass and avoid this city’s “historic” downtown altogether.Yet what the traveler saves in time and gas mileage, always important in these frugal times, he will lose in the immeasurable realm of the sublime. He will miss a lovely Art Deco-drenched, Depression-era town forged by the New Deal, a town that takes aesthetics so seriously in its urban core that it coul
TravelDec. 19, 2014
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TV programs sway Koreans’ choices of overseas travel destinations
More than half of Koreans said the recent hit travel reality shows “Youth over Flowers” and “Grandpas over Flowers” affected their plans for overseas travel, according to a recent survey conducted by the Korea Tourism Organization. The Korean overseas travel pattern survey showed that about 84 percent had watched the TV series and more than 64 percent said the series had affected their decision to travel overseas. The tvN series featured groups of celebrities traveling in European countries, Tai
TravelDec. 19, 2014
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Lotte Hotel Seoul named best hotel in Korea by Global Traveler
Lotte Hotel Seoul has been named the Best Hotel in Korea by the U.S.-based travel magazine Global Traveler for the year 2014. The selection is based on the magazine’s annual readers’ survey. More than 26,000 readers participated in the survey on the best hotels, airlines, credit cards, duty-free shops and more. Lotte Hotel Seoul topped the best hotels list in Korea, followed by Park Hyatt Seoul, W Seoul Walkerhill, The Shilla Seoul and Grand Hyatt Seoul. The five-star hotel in Seoul has top rest
TravelDec. 19, 2014
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Festive holiday eats in Seoul
With the holiday season in full swing, restaurants and hotels throughout the city are celebrating with special dinners, drinks and parties. Here’s a guide to where to go for some festive grub and refreshments. Holiday dinnersChristmas Eve at the BeastroOn Christmas Eve, pastry-encased braised beef cheeks with a red wine bone marrow sauce and gingerbread cake with egg nog panna cotta will be featured as special additions to the Hongdae-based restaurant the Beastro’s menu, which will also be spinn
FoodDec. 19, 2014
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Blue cheese, walnuts take chicken to another level
A dish that comes together quickly can not only look pretty, but wow in the flavor department as well. That is, if you don’t overcook the chicken.But here’s my tip for getting moist boneless, skinless chicken breasts: Sear first, then bake them. To do this, it’s a good idea to use a skillet that’s not nonstick but is ovenproof. You’ll get a better sear on the chicken if it’s not nonstick. First, sear the chicken in the ovenproof skillet and then transfer it to a preheated oven to finish the cook
FoodDec. 19, 2014
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Around the hotels
Mother & Daughter bonding event at Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Sheraton Grande Walkerhill will hold a special dinner party for mothers and daughters on Friday at the European restaurant Clock 16. The “Merry Mother’s Day” event will start with a seven-course dinner, featuring grilled shrimp and tenderloin as the main dish. The dinner will be followed by a jazz performance and a lecture by dermatologist Seo Gu-il, secretary general of the International Society for Dermatologic Surgery, with tips fo
FoodDec. 19, 2014
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‘The Interview’ jeopardizes overseas movie villains
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Hollywood loves its overseas villains. Evil forces from Russia, China and North Korea have tirelessly menaced our big-screen heroes in recent years. But, in the wake of the dramatic cancellation of “The Interview,” an entire species of movie baddies might be in danger of extinction. One film already bit the dust. “Pyongyang,” an adaption of a graphic novel set in North Korea, was given the ax Wednesday after distributor Fox abandoned the project and producer New Regency was fo
FilmDec. 19, 2014
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‘School of Rock’ musical heads to Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) ― Rockers, rejoice: The Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” may be going, but get ready for “The School of Rock.”Producers said Thursday that a musical version of the 2003 film starring Jack Black will start in fall 2015, with an opening set for Dec. 6. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater will write new music to be added to some songs featured in the movie.The story ― about a rocker who poses as a substitute teacher at a tony prep school ― will be adapted by Julian F
PerformanceDec. 19, 2014
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CNBLUE, FT Island bask in fame in Taiwan
CNBLUEBoy bands CNBLUE and FT Island made record-high profits in Taiwan this year, proving their overseas fame, a Singaporean media outlet reported Friday. According to My Paper, the two groups earned about 25 billion won ($22.7 million) from concerts and album sales in Taiwan. The four-member group CNBLUE made 2.8 billion won from its Asia tour concerts in the country, matching the record set by idol group Super Junior. Meanwhile, the five-member group FT Island earned about 1.4 billion won fro
Dec. 19, 2014
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Sculptures born out of respect for nature
For artist David Nash, trees are more than sources of material for his sculptures. They represent the life cycle of living beings and have certain characteristics and traits, just like humans. “Trees are like us. They have life. They grow from a seed, live and die. It took me a long time to realize that trees are not made of wood. A tree is a living being. While trees are alive, every part of trees work to make them alive,” said Nash at the press preview of his solo exhibition at Kukje Gallery o
PerformanceDec. 18, 2014
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Eric Idle brings ‘Not the Messiah’ to Carnegie Hall
NEW YORK (AP) ― And now for something completely different. During a time of year when Handel’s “Messiah” is frequently presented around the world, Eric Idle of Monty Python fame brought “Not the Messiah (He’s a Very Naughty Boy)” to Carnegie Hall, a comedic oratorio based on the movie “The Life of Brian.”From the opening overture of John Philip Sousa’s “The Liberty Bell” ― familiar as the theme of “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” on BBC from 1969-74 ― the audience laughed loudly and repeatedly Tu
PerformanceDec. 18, 2014
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Seoul to spend big on game industry
The Korean government plans to spend 180 billion won ($163 million) over the next five years to support game developers who have been facing a double whammy of intensifying competition in the global market and tough regulations, and negative perceptions at home. The five-year road map for the development of the game industry, unveiled Thursday by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, envisions efforts to bring about a fundamental change to how the public and policymakers perceive online g
CultureDec. 18, 2014
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Children’s cartoons deadlier than films for adults
LONDON (AFP) ― Children’s cartoons depict death more often than films for adults, and their main characters are more than twice as likely to be killed off, according to research released on Tuesday.The study found the main characters in children’s cartoons were two and a half times as likely to die as protagonists in films for adults, and were almost three times as likely to be murdered ― often in violent ways.Important characters overall die in two-thirds of cartoons aimed at children, compared
FilmDec. 18, 2014