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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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More women discover the thrill of motorcycles
LOS ANGELES ― They rumble by night, these bikers.Dressed in heavy leather jackets and gloves, long hair streaming from under their helmets, they straddle smoking black-and-chrome motorcycles, waiting for the signal.Finally, it comes: “All right, ladies. Let’s ride!”On a hot Tuesday night, Stacie B. London had come to Silver Lake’s Casbah Cafe to meet her East Side Moto Babes riding club for their weekly cruise.London is one of a growing number of women who have taken up the sport with vigor. Mor
CultureSept. 3, 2014
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Tax agency begins probe into property-rich celebrities
The National Tax Service has launched a thorough investigation into several Korean celebrities for possible tax evasion, a local paper said Wednesday.The NTS’ Gangnam office is looking over at least seven wealthy celebrities’ income reports for tax loophole exploitation, the report said. Speculations rose that the large-scale probe was targeting stars who own properties in Seoul’s posh Gangnam district. (JTBC Twitter)“Tax investigation into celebrities is nothing new. It’s part of a bigger probe
Sept. 3, 2014
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g.o.d. to hold encore concert on Oct. 25
K-pop boy band g.o.d (groove overdose) will hold an “encore concert” at Seoul Olympic Stadium on Oct. 25.The veteran idol group appeared on an episode of KBS2’s “You Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook” that aired on Tuesday. “You Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook” is a K-pop music TV program that is both a talk show and live music show. They performed many of their hit songs including tracks from their newest album, “Chapter 8,” on the show.“We’re going to hold the encore concert on Oct. 25. The location will be Seoul O
Sept. 3, 2014
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EXO to model for luxury brand MCM
K-pop idol group EXO has been chosen to model for luxury fashion brand MCM. A related shoot was taken with two different concepts - punk and dandy -- in which the idols posed in European styled outfits, each showing off a different charm. MCM lauched an exclusive EXO online page (http://exo.mcmworldwide.com), where various events will be held throughout September. Presents that can be won through the site include items that EXO wore at the shoot, MCM’s luxurious iPad pouch and much more. By C
Sept. 3, 2014
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Surgery of RiSe stopped after 11h due to low blood pressure
Kwon RiSe of the ill-fated girl group Ladies’ Code is currently in intensive care after 11 hours of surgery at a hospital in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, news reports said Wednesday.According to the reports, the surgery was stopped due to Kwon’s worsening condition.“RiSe’s surgery was stopped due to her low blood pressure and she is currently being treated in intensive care,” her agency Polaris Entertainment was quoted as saying.The singer underwent more than 11 hours of emergency surgery beginning
Sept. 3, 2014
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Suzy on cover of fashion magazine
K-pop idol Suzy graced the cover of the fashion magazine Grazia. The idol looked flawless with her red lipstick and long hair. She also can be seen in a simple black dress and a colorful printed dress that’s perfect for the cool autumn weather. The pictures can be seen in the next issue of Grazia, which will published on Sept. 5.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Grazia)
Sept. 3, 2014
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Boy bands, girl groups offer words of condolence for EunB
Fellow celebrities offered words of condolence online for EunB of K-pop girl group Ladies’ Code who died in a fatal car accident Wednesday. The 22-year-old singer, whose real name is Koh Eun-bi, was injured after the van she was on lost control and crashed into a protective wall around 1:32 a.m. on a freeway near Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. She was transferred to a nearby hospital but died despite efforts to save her.Shocked at the tragic news, Jaehyo of boy band Block B wrote on his Twitter, “Ma
Sept. 3, 2014
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Ladies’ Code Kwon RiSe in critical condition, being operated for over 7h
Kwon RiSe from K-pop girl’s group Ladies’ Code is in critical condition after a car accident in which fellow member EunB was killed. Sojung was also severely injured, while two other members and some support staff also suffered minor injuries. They are being treated at a hospital.RiSe underwent seven hours of emergency surgery after suffering a serious head injury when the van carrying Ladies’ Code suddenly lost control and crashed into a protective wall at around 1:32 a.m. on a freeway near Yon
Sept. 3, 2014
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Kim Hyun-joong partially admits to assault charges
South Korean singer and actor Kim Hyun-joong partially admitted to assault charges, 12 days after his girlfriend filed the charges against him. Kim, 28, appeared at the Songpa District Police Station in southeastern Seoul at 9 p.m. on Tuesday to be questioned by the police over the accusations. (Yonhap)Asked how he felt before entering the police station, he told reporters waiting at the site, “I apologize for causing trouble. I will sincerely respond to the questioning.”Kim had charges pressed
Sept. 3, 2014
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Lee Byung-hun officially declares stern actions against two blackmailers
GLAM DaheeActor Lee Byung-hun turned hard-line against the two female celebrities who blackmailed him, declaring uncompromising legal actions. The announcement by the star’s agency came along with a police request for an arrest warrant for the two women on attempted menacing. BH Entertainment, Lee’s entertainment label, officially announced, “We do not plan to go easy (on the blackmailers).” “This matter has nothing to do with who the blackmailers are -- whether they are a girl group member (and
Sept. 3, 2014
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Ladies’ Code member killed in car accident
EunB of Ladies’ Code died Wednesday in a car accident that left two other members of the K-pop girl group in critical condition, police said.The 22-year-old singer, whose real name is Koh Eun-bi, was injured after the van she was in skidded off the road and crashed into a protective wall at around 1:32 a.m. on a freeway near Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. She was transferred to a nearby hospital but died despite efforts to save her. According to a police investigation, Koh was not wearing her seatb
Sept. 3, 2014
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Park Hae-jin reveals creepy teaser of ‘Bad Boys’
An astonishing still cut of actor Park Hae-jin in “Bad Boys” has been revealed.Park changed up his acting style, playing psychopathic genius Lee Jung-moon in OCN’s new drama “Bad Boys.”Lee is a mysterious man with an IQ of 160 and holds many titles including the youngest doctor of philosophy, the youngest doctor of mathematics and even the youngest serial killer.In the photo, Park’s face, hands and clothes are spattered in blood as he holds a bloody stone on a bloody surface and stares blankly.T
Sept. 3, 2014
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KOTRA runs international students’ job fair
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency is running a job fair for international students in October.The fair invites foreign students, postgraduate degree holders and graduates with at least a year of work experience in Korea to meet prospective employers at the event. These requirements match those for an E-7 visa.More than 100 Korean companies and research institutes will be at the fair. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 1 and 2 at Coex Hall C4. Students must register in adv
Expat LivingSept. 2, 2014
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Free business consultation on tax, customs
The Yeouido and Gangnam Global Business Centers will be running free consultation sessions this month on tax and customs clearance issues.A session at the Gangnam Global Business Center on Thursday will give advice on customs and clearance procedures, while a session on Sept. 18 will be on tax queries, including value added tax, corporate income tax and tax invoicing.Hourlong consultation sessions will be offered at the center’s office in Coex’s Trade Mart from 2-5 p.m., and will be available in
Expat LivingSept. 2, 2014
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Gwangju to offer culture tour to Damyang
Gwangju International Center is running a culture tour to Damyang, South Jeolla Province, this month.The town, just outside Gwangju, is famous for bamboo, and the first stop will be to the Korea Bamboo Museum, which has information about the plant and examples of fine bamboo crafts. Visitors can try making their own bamboo work in the experience center, and two options will be provided ― a fan and a set of bamboo coasters.The tour will move through the town to the Gamagol Ecological Park for a l
Expat LivingSept. 2, 2014
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In the workplace, probation doesn’t mean no protection
In this column we will be discussing a labor case. Although labor disputes are very common in Korea, the sums are often very small, so hiring an attorney or labor counselor is not always worthwhile. Sometimes, however, it can be beneficial to hire someone, particularly for employees who have a solid case, but are leaving the country and cannot handle the case on their own, or are otherwise too busy.One of the more common misconceptions about labor law is the idea that employees can be terminated
Expat LivingSept. 2, 2014
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CMC Chorale welcomes fall with ‘Pops’ concert
The Camarata Music Company Chamber Singers will hold its “Camarata Pops” concert this month to usher in autumn with some easy listening. The concert will be packed with choral arrangements of familiar songs from the last century, including musical numbers and pop hits.It is one of the CMCs four major yearly performances, with a stage musical in the summer and a traditional performance of Handel’s “Messiah” in the run up to Christmas. The CMC’s conductor and artistic director, Ryan Goessl, has a
Expat LivingSept. 2, 2014
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Grand Hilton Seoul offers fall retreat package
The Grand Hilton Seoul is presenting fall accommodation packages available from Sept. 6 to Nov. 30. The “Autumn in Hilton I” package includes a one-night stay at a deluxe room and breakfast for two. The “Autumn in Hilton II and III” packages, which target couples, include a one-night stay at an executive room, tickets to N Seoul Tower on Mount Namsan and a heart-shaped love lock which couples can lock onto a metal fence as proof of their love. Two cups of coffee and a slice of cake included in t
TravelSept. 2, 2014
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Arrest warrants sought for Lee Byung-hun ‘blackmailers’
GLAM member Dahee. (OSEN)Police requested an arrest warrant for the two women charged with blackmailing A-list actor Lee Byung-hun on Tuesday. Gangnam District Police Station said it took legal action against K-pop girl group GLAM’s Dahee, 20, and a 24-year-old woman only identified by her surname Lee, on charges of attempted threat. Dahee and Lee have been under investigation for alleged blackmailing of the actor to reveal a video clip of the three exchanging lewd jokes unless they were paid 5
Sept. 2, 2014
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Kanye, Juanes enliven LA’s Made in America fest
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― A new outdoor music festival in downtown Los Angeles reflected the city’s diversity with a lineup that included rap, rock, punk, blues and Latin music. Kanye West, Cypress Hill, Weezer, Rise Against, John Mayer and Juanes were among Sunday’s performers.“This whole place is full of good, loving people,” Mayer told the crowd from the Budweiser Made in America festival’s main stage. The two-day concert, held simultaneously with a sister show in Philadelphia, featured more than 30
PerformanceSept. 2, 2014