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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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Ex-pro baseball player who killed debtor appeals sentence
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Hopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal
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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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[Weekender] Korean firm supports globalization of fermented sauces
Korean food-maker Sempio has been supporting chefs in Spain in developing fermented Korean sauces, or “jang,” and dishes based on them as a way to penetrate the European market. The company teamed up with Alicia Foundation, led by chef Ferran Adria, in 2011 and developed 150 recipes marrying jang with modern Spanish cuisine. A “jang map” was developed, recommending different uses of jang according to the flavors cooks want to present.“We thought Spain was one of the most open culinary destinatio
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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[Weekender] Restaurants seek to go high-end
At a glance, Korean restaurants may seem to be far from high-end. People often cram into hole-in-the-wall restaurants looking for wallet-friendly, everyday Korean meals. They are served a bowl of rice, soup and several side dishes all at once, for the whole table to share. In recent years, however, a growing number of Korean restaurants have been seeking to offer a slightly different experience.Among them is Poom Seoul, located on Mount Namsan, with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow diners to
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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[Weekender] Modern Korean cuisine goes mainstream
Ha Jung-yun, 37, who enjoys exploring gourmet restaurants, has written more posts about Korean restaurants on her Facebook page over the past year. “It is fun to taste Korean fusion food, served at a newly opened restaurant with a modern look and at a reasonable price,’’ she said.Modern takes on Korean cuisine, better known as hansik, are a new trend in the restaurant scene here. “I like modern hansik because it is lighter and experimental, while using healthy and fresh ingredients,’’ Ha said.“T
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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[Weekender] Celebrity chef eyes Korean-French fusion
For many Koreans, Leo Kang is a celebrity chef who gained overnight fame after appearing as a judge on food-focused cable channel Olive-TV’s culinary competition “Master Chef Korea.”His straight-talking style, exemplary career and eye-catching looks helped put him on the map. But what matters more for him than being a celebrity is finding the true colors of his foods. “I have tried to present the dishes that I imitated from world-famous chefs, but now I want my dishes to show my own colors,” Kan
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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[Weekender] Bibimbap: Perfection in a bowl
Bibimbap, essentially rice mixed with meat and vegetables, often tops surveys on Korea’s signature dishes. It has been popular as a health food both domestically and overseas for quite some time.But the basic recipe of cooked rice with vegetables, beef, garnishes and red pepper paste is not all there is to it. In fact, bibimbap can be a whole lot more, according to “World’s Choice for Well-Being, Bibimbap,” a book that introduces 75 takes on the dish, written by Jhun Ji-young and published by Le
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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Legendary artist has grand vision for DMZ
His voice is so soft, barely audible at some points, that strong concentration is required to hear his words.Achim Freyer, a legendary theater and opera producer, stage and costume designer, installation artist, and painter ― a singular figure in the world of arts ― exudes a quiet sort of charisma with his wild silvery mane and deep-set blue eyes. He may be soft spoken but he is a tour de force in his unique way and his words carry weight.He is best known here for his 2012 production of “Mr. Rab
PerformanceOct. 31, 2014
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Eyelike: Robin Gibb shines on final album
Robin Gibb shines on final albumRobin Gibb“50 St. Catherine’s Drive”(Rhino/Warner)As one third of the Bee Gees, Robin Gibb had a plaintive ache in his trembling, vibrato-filled voice that helped make such Brothers Gibb hits as “Holiday’’ and “I Started a Joke” so memorably distinctive. On “50 St. Catherine’s Drive,” his solo posthumous 17-track set, Gibbs’ searing vocal vulnerability is made all the more poignant given that it is his final album.Named after the address of the house in which Gibb
PerformanceOct. 31, 2014
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Box Office: Interstellar, The Truth Shall Not Sink with Sewol, The Golden Era
Interstellar (U.S.)Opening Nov. 6Sci-Fi. Directed by Christopher NolanChristopher Nolan’s new end-of-the-world space epic takes place at a time when humanity is facing extinction as a result of drought and famine. A mysterious wormhole is discovered in space that will enable mankind to survive. A group of explorers, which includes Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) and Amelia Brand (Anne Hathaway), is given the mission of saving humankind by finding an inhabitable new planet. The Truth Shall Not Sink
FilmOct. 31, 2014
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‘Interstellar’ a sublime cosmic knockout
Since his breakthrough with the backward-running “Memento,” Christopher Nolan has made a plaything of time. In “Interstellar,” he slips into its very fabric, shaping its flows and exploding its particles. It’s an absurd endeavor. And it’s one of the most sublime movies of the decade. As our chief large-canvas illusionist, Nolan’s kaleidoscope puzzles have often dazzled more than they have moved, prizing brilliant, hocus-pocus architecture over emotional interiors. But a celestial warmth shines t
FilmOct. 31, 2014
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Free and unfettered
Soyosan Mountain is one of the most-advertised mountains in South Korea and its publicity is completely free. It’s the northern terminus of the Seoul Subway’s No. 1 Line, meaning that commuters riding north from as far away as Incheon often see that their train is bound there.While the No. 1 line ― the first to be constructed here ― began operating in 1974, the northern extension that ended with Soyosan Station was only completed in 2006. Further northward expansion is currently blocked by the D
TravelOct. 31, 2014
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Old, neglected neighborhood gets artistic touch
SEOUL/JEJU ― The Tap-dong area was once a bustling entertainment and shopping street in Jeju City. Located just 4 kilometers from Jeju International Airport, the neighborhood was one of the most expensive places in Jeju with movie theaters and outdoor markets drawing people from all over the island. But with the creation of a new downtown in Jeju City, the neighborhood lost its vitality and the number of visitors and residents dwindled. Kim Chang-il, CEO of Arario Group and one of the top 200 co
TravelOct. 31, 2014
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InterContinental hotels in Seoul acquire Earthcheck Gold certificate
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas and InterContinental Seoul Coex have both acquired EarthCheck Gold status, a global environmental certification. The hotel said that it was the first to obtain the Gold Level in Korea. The certificate is managed by the global environmental advisory EC3 Global. The hotel has been making conservation efforts since 1989, working to reduce waste, set energy conservation goals and encourage guests to participate in its efforts. All food waste from the hotels is sen
TravelOct. 31, 2014
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Ibis opens budget hotel in Dongdaemun
Accor Ambassador Hotel Management has opened a new budget hotel in Dongdaemun, close to downtown attractions. The Ibis Budget Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun is located in the bustling district of Dongdaemun, within walking distance of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza and various shopping malls. The hotel has 195 twin, double and triple rooms. It offers free access to Wi-Fi in the lobby and guest rooms. The hotel is equipped with a sauna and a fitness club and has an all-you-can-eat buffet. Located close
TravelOct. 31, 2014
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United begins direct flights from Seoul to Guam
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) ― United Airlines has launched daily direct flights between South Korea and Guam for the first time, serving a market that helped boost Guam’s tourism industry when the number of visitors from Japan declined. “As Guam’s hometown airline, we are delighted to bring additional economic benefits to our tourism industry and further expand the extensive route network from our Guam hub,” said Sam Shinohara, United’s managing director for business development in the Asia-Pacific.Unite
TravelOct. 31, 2014
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Around the hotels
Thanksgiving roast Turkey at The Westin Chosun Seoul Vecchia e Nuovo, the Westin Chosun Seoul’s Italian Bistro, offers the whole roasted turkey and Australian prime rib prepared with peppercorn sauce for Thanksgiving and year-end parties from Nov. 10 to Dec. 31. The essential Thanksgiving side dishes such as mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce will be offered with roast turkey with chestnut stuffing. Reservations should be made at least three days in advance. Delivery is available during
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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Bill Granger’s famous eats in Seoul
Australian celebrity chef Bill Granger’s famous eggs have arrived in Seoul. Praised time and time again by the press, Granger’s scrambled eggs are one of the star items on the menu at his global, multioutlet eatery Bills, which first opened in Sydney over 20 years ago and launched its first Korean branch on Oct. 17. Though less than two weeks have passed since Bills opened in Lotte World Mall, word has spread fast. Tables are buzzing with diners digging into stacks of towering, impossibly thick
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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Sesame Broccoli
Broccoli is one of those vegetables you either love or hate, but we all know it’s incredibly healthy. Sesame broccoli is a family favorite. Blanch (or steam) the broccoli, and dress it with generous amounts of sesame oil and sesame seeds. There you have it -― a quick side dish that’s nutty, crunchy and delicious! Eat your broccoli!Ingredients:● 450 grams broccoli● 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, roasted and crushed*● 1 tablespoon sesame oil● 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic● Salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspo
FoodOct. 31, 2014
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Family demands autopsy of singer Shin Hae-chul
The family of Shin Hae-chul, a legendary rocker who died on Monday, demanded an autopsy, as friends and fans bid farewell to the ’90’s music icon at a funeral service Friday. “The family decided to demand an autopsy, dropping the plan for a cremation,” said Lee Seung-chul during a press conference at a memorial park where the singer was expected to be cremated following a funeral service earlier in the morning. Family members made the last-minute decision following a plea from Shin’s friends tha
PerformanceOct. 31, 2014
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Wanted in U.S., Polanski questioned in Poland
WARSAW (AP) ― Prosecutors in Poland questioned filmmaker Roman Polanski on Thursday at the request of U.S. prosecutors who are seeking his arrest on charges from 1977 of having sex with a minor. Boguslawa Marcinkowska, a spokeswoman for prosecutors in Krakow, said the filmmaker remained free but available for further interrogations. Polanski was questioned in the southern city of Krakow, where he owns an apartment. Mateusz Martyniuk, a spokesman for the prosecutor general’s office, said the U.S.
FilmOct. 31, 2014
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HUFS chief to lead Korea Arab Society
Kim In-chul, the president of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, was recently elected head of the Korea Arab Society, officials said Friday.According to HUFS, Kim was appointed the KAS chief on Wednesday at the organization’s board of directors meeting. Kim began his two-year term immediately after the appointment, succeeding Ali Hamad Mubarak Al Marri, the former Qatari Ambassador to South Korea.The 56-year-old educator recently emphasized the need for bilateral cooperation between Korea and
PeopleOct. 31, 2014