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Medical profs at top hospitals suspend surgeries, clinics
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Exports to US reach all-time high, widen gap with China
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Trump rekindles criticism: US forces defending 'wealthy' S. Korea 'free of charge'
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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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[Music in drama] Rekindle a love that slipped through your fingers
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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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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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[Herald Interview] Song Sae-byeok’s career enjoys late dawn
Actor Song Sae-byeok is not the most well-known actor in Korea, but he has infused his characters with an intensity and unique likability that makes people remember him. Following a brief appearance in Bong Joon-ho’s “Mother” (2009), his supporting role as the perverted, corrupt official Byeon Hak-do in the period film “The Servant” (2010) drew laughter on account of his nonchalant, comic poise and earned him a best new actor award. Recently, he played the part of a violent stepfather in “A Girl
FilmDec. 2, 2014
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Secrets galore in ‘Imitation Game’
World War II, for those a little rusty on their history, wasn’t won by Brad Pitt or General Patton or Captain America. It was won by a bunch of nerds led by a socially inept, puzzle-obsessed mathematical genius who also happened to be homosexual at a time when homosexuality was illegal in Great Britain.Their work, breaking enemy codes, was “Ultra” secret, the ultimate secret of the war. Ironically, it was entrusted to a man who was already quite accomplished at keeping secrets in his personal li
FilmDec. 2, 2014
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First boyfriend for singing star Susan Boyle at 53
LONDON (AP) ― The magnificent and shy singer Susan Boyle has her first boyfriend at age 53 ― a Connecticut doctor she met on her recent U.S. tour who may soon visit her in Scotland.“That’s the plan,” Boyle’s spokeswoman, Nicola Phillips, said Monday. “She met someone when she was in America and the idea is that he can come here.” Boyle and the doctor met at a hotel in Clearwater, Florida, Phillips said, adding that Boyle is “definitely” happy to have met someone. The church volunteer from a sma
PerformanceDec. 2, 2014
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Hard rock meets soul as YB, Bobby Kim team up
Members of the rock band YB, led by Yoon Do-hyun on vocals, are dipping their toes into a unique collaboration project with one of the nation’s leading R&B and ballad front men, Bobby Kim. In an effort to end the year on a high note, the musicians of YB and Kim have decided to host a special series of collaborative concerts at the end of the month to give fans a taste of music that they would otherwise not be able to hear from either of the artists. “We decided to come together because we wanted
PerformanceDec. 2, 2014
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Stars of Broadway’s ‘Doctor Zhivago’ revealed
NEW YORK (AP) ― The upcoming Broadway musical “Doctor Zhivago” will star a Broadway newbie, two Broadway veterans who were in “Jesus Christ Superstar” together and an actress from “Wicked” who just got married. Producers said Monday that Tam Mutu will make his Broadway debut as the passionate doctor and poet, Yurii Zhivago, played in the classic movie by Omar Sharif. Mutu’s theater credits in London include Javert in “Les Miserables” and “Love Never Dies.” Kelli Barrett will play his paramour, L
PerformanceDec. 2, 2014
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AC/DC’s Young says brother’s dementia evident 6 years ago
SYDNEY (AFP) ― AC/DC guitarist Angus Young says he first noticed something amiss with brother Malcolm six years ago, and his dementia worsened until he could no longer remember his own songs. Malcolm Young, 61, who cofounded the veteran Australian band that went to become one of the biggest grossing groups of all time, retired this year and is now believed to be in a Sydney care facility.Angus Young said he first noticed something was wrong when they were recording their last album, “Black Ice,”
PerformanceDec. 2, 2014
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Nostalgia-infused brushstrokes
The Korean woman in a traditional white dress with delicately pulled-back hair is seen through a long ramie veil with ripples created by wooden sticks. Viewers can’t get a firm grasp of the mysterious figure behind the veil, but those familiar with traditional Korean life would start to feel the nostalgia of the old lifestyle through simple objects such as a laundry paddle used to wash clothes and fabrics made at home. This painting symbolizing traditional rural life in Korea was made by artist
PerformanceDec. 1, 2014
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‘Comfort women’ stories rekindled on stage
“Bongsunhwa (Garden Balsam)” is not being staged to criticize the Japanese people because they were also victims of the war. It artistically accuses the Japanese government of refusing to offer a heartfelt apology for its imperialistic deeds, says its artistic director Kim Hye-ryun.The play, which deals with the issue of victims of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery, euphemistically called “comfort women,” will be restaged in Korea this month. Premiered here last year, “Bongsunhwa” received wide acc
CultureDec. 1, 2014
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‘Mockingjay’ tops ‘Penguins,’ ‘Horrible Bosses’
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Moviegoers wanted another helping of “The Hunger Games.” “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay ― Part One” ruled the Thanksgiving box office for a second weekend in a row with $56.9 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The total haul for the latest installment of the Lionsgate dystopian series starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen stands at $225.7 million domestically and $254.4 million internationally. “Penguins of Madagascar” opened in second place with a chilly $
FilmDec. 1, 2014
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Shannon releases debut solo single
Shannon. ( YouTube screen capture)Almost five years since making her local TV debut, Shannon Williams, a U.K.-born British-Korean singer, finally released her debut solo single, “Daybreak Rain,” on Monday. To commemorate her official solo debut, Williams unveiled two music videos for her new single: the original version and the “black edition.” The second version of her music video is the same as the original, but is in black and white to give the song a darker and more mournful feel. The 16-yea
Dec. 1, 2014
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Webtoon artists to present works through Huffington Post
Korea’s leading Web-comics writers have joined forces in their push to go global. They are set to publish their works, translated into English, through the Huffington Post, a major U.S. online media outlet, sometime next year, local news reports said Monday. “We’re currently in talks with the Huffington Post regarding what to publish and how to publish (it),” Yonhap cited Lee Seong-wook, the representative of Toonion, as saying. He said the first batch of the works will likely be available in th
CultureDec. 1, 2014
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Infinite F unveils first Korean EP ‘Love’s Sign’
Infinite F. (Woolliment Entertainment)Infinite F, a trio subunit of the popular K-pop idol boy band Infinite, dropped its first EP, “Love’s Sign,” on Monday. Although L, Sung-jong and Sung-yeol had initially debuted the album in Japan last month, the group decided to release the Korean versions of the EP’s three singles, marking its official Korean debut. The new EP includes the album’s lead pop-ballad single, “My Heart is Beating,” as well as the singles “I Like You” and “My Girl.” The music vi
Dec. 1, 2014
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FNC to hold family concert in Japan
CNBlue. (FNC Entertainment)FNC Entertainment, home to big-time K-pop groups CNBlue, FT Island, AOA and soloist Juniel, will host its “FNC Kingdom” family concert event in Japan this month. Members of the FNC family will hold four shows in Japan including two concerts in Chiba, just outside of Tokyo, on Dec. 20 and two performances in Osaka on Dec. 27. According to officials at FNC, the concert will not only feature performances by each of its idol groups, but will also include a number of never-
Dec. 1, 2014
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Sci-fi epic 'Interstellar' tops 8 mln audience mark
The Hollywood film "Interstellar" has attracted more than 8 million viewers in South Korea, remaining at No. 1 in the local box-office rankings for the fourth week in a row, a market tracker said Monday.The sci-fi epic by Christopher Nolan surpassed the 8 million milestone to reach 8.31 million viewers on Sunday, according to the data from the Korean Film Council (KOFIC).It currently is the fifth most-viewed film in South Korean theaters this year, following Korean historical flick "Roaring Curr
FilmDec. 1, 2014
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[Design Forum] Design city moving forward
When Paul Cocksedge, a London-based light designer, entered Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a futuristic Seoul landmark designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, he was in awe of the unusual architecture and its spaciousness. “This building feels really healthy with lots of walking,” said the designer on Friday during the Design Talk, part of Seoul Design Week, which was held from Nov. 26-30.Five designers talked about three topics: the DDP, Korea’s design content and the Seoul Design Spot Tour.
Arts & DesignNov. 30, 2014
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Five nights, five bands, one rock-filled week
For the 17th edition of Hyundai Card’s ongoing Culture Project series, the New Year will be kicking off with a bang with “5 Nights,” a week of live music starting Jan. 12.Avenged Sevenfold, Bastille, Starsailor, Rudimental and Asgeir will be making their way to Korea to electrify Seoul in the large-scale music festival featuring five solo concerts over five days. American rock band Avenged Sevenfold will kick off the festival. Formed in the late ’90s, the band released its official debut album,
PerformanceNov. 30, 2014
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Fans go wild over ‘Star Wars’ teaser
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a helmetless storm trooper appeared in frame, panicked and sweaty in the middle of vast desert landscape, kicking off the first official look at “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” After months of leaked images and idle speculation around director J.J. Abrams’ film, Disney and Lucasfilm on Friday debuted an 88-second teaser trailer for the seventh entry into the blockbuster franchise online and in about 30 North American theaters. The dark, energetic teaser
PerformanceNov. 30, 2014
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‘VIP’ Madonna wins new Malawi president’s praise
LILONGWE, Malawi (AFP) ― Pop diva Madonna met Malawi’s new president Friday after her VIP status was restored in the country where she adopted two children but then fell foul of the former government.President Peter Mutharika hailed Madonna for her charity work in the poor southern African nation, saying “my government has always been grateful for the passion Madonna has for this country.”It was Madonna’s first visit in more than a year after she was stripped of her VIP status by former presiden
PerformanceNov. 30, 2014
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Festivals Calendar - December 2014
The following are the major cultural and tourist festivals to be held in South Korea in December. * Seoul Independent Film FestivalWhen: Nov. 27-Dec. 5Where: CGV Apgujeong and Indie Space theaters in SeoulThe Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF) is an annual competitive independent film festival dedicated to showcasing films of all genres and promoting films that challenge traditional mindsets and provide new perspectives. A total of 46 films are up for competition during the nine-day fes
CultureNov. 30, 2014
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For Julia Moon, life is a date with destiny
Gentle-spoken with a serene smile, Julia Moon, general director of Universal Ballet, is a picture of calm and elegant beauty. Her impeccable posture and graceful turn of head give away her career as a ballerina.At home in Hannam-dong, Seoul, in mid-November, Moon is followed around the house by a toy poodle named Ginger. The house is filled with photographs and memorabilia of her famous in-laws, a reminder of her ties with the late Rev. Moon Sun-myung of the Unification Church. At 21, she wed Re
PerformanceNov. 28, 2014