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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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[Today’s K-pop] Stray Kids go gold in US with ‘Maniac’
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Naver Q1 net income soars 1,171.9% on growth of major businesses
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Organic food group offers farm camp
Gachi CSA is hosting a farm camp this weekend in partnership with Slow Food Youth Network Korea.Gachi CSA is a Korean affiliate of volunteer community group World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, which links farmers directly to consumers through a subscription service. Those at the camp will help out at Hansol Farm in Gyeonggi Province and get a chance to meet some of the farmers who supply their food.There will also be a campfire and other activities associated with life under canvas. Those
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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Daegu volunteer group seeks teachers
Volunteer group Teach for Korea is looking for volunteers to help with free classes for underprivileged children in Daegu.Classes have 10-15 students and are taught by small teams of Korean and native-speaking teachers. The format of the classes should be designed by the instructors.They are particularly looking for people who can teach from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The group is also looking for people with IT and marketing know-how to help develop engaging teaching materials.For more information, see the
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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College to host Buddhist Dharma talks
Dongguk University will be holding English lectures on Buddhism each Saturday in September.The first, on Sept. 6, will be by Daniela Schenker on Gwaneum, the Bodhisatva of compassion.This will be followed by a talk by Lynda Emerson on the ninth incarnation of Deva Visnu, David Mason’s session on Diseib Guksa and his legacy of pungsu jiri and great temples, and Ven. Hwansan on the uses of meditation in the modern world.The lectures are free and start at 2 p.m. in the university’s International Se
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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YEOL to run recital-lecture on children’s songs
YEOL Korean Heritage Preservation Society will host a recital lecture of Korean children’s songs by Seoul National University professor Park Jong-hwa on Monday.Park, who is also a concert pianist who made his professional debut at 9 years old, will explain the background of Korean children’s songs, or “dongyo,” their use in communication between generations and their structure before and after Western influences came in at around the start of the 20th century.The session will end with a series o
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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Seoul Global Center to run job fair
Seoul Global Center is hosting a job fair for foreign residents in Seoul on Sept. 4.The center hopes to attract 2,000 foreign job seekers, including international students, who will get opportunities for on-the-spot interviews, recruitment seminars and advice on resume writing and interviews.Prospective job seekers are asked to bring their resume and ID, but entrance is free and they do not have to reserve in advance.Companies attending will get a booth, reception table, help from translation vo
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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Established shows win out at Emmys
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― “Modern Family” and “Breaking Bad” triumphed at Monday’s Emmy Awards, proving that established broadcast and cable fare retains the power to fend off challenges from upstart online series such as “Orange Is the New Black.” The ceremony’s emotional high point came with Billy Crystal’s restrained and graceful remembrance of Robin Williams, who was found dead Aug. 11, an apparent suicide. “He made us laugh. Hard. Every time you saw him,” Crystal said of Williams at the conclusion
TelevisionAug. 26, 2014
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From rough granite to cute animals
Stone sculptor Han Jin-sub strikes a lump of granite with a hammer and chisel. A chunk breaks off with a spark and thud that echoes through the space for his solo exhibition. Part of his art studio has moved to Gana Art Center. Some of the tools and plaster miniature models he has used in stone sculpting for the last 40 years offer a window to an unfamiliar world of stone sculpture. “It’s like having a conversation with the rock. If I understand the layer and break it, a big chunk cracks off. Bu
PerformanceAug. 26, 2014
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Musical ‘Once’ to star rocker Yoon Do-hyun
The Korean production of the Broadway musical “Once” will star veteran rocker Yoon Do-hyun alongside an up-and-coming musical actress, the show’s creators said. Yoon will play Guy, the Irish street musician and vacuum cleaner repairman who falls in love with Girl, a Czech flower seller, in the Korean theatrical adaption of the 2006 indie film. Set to open at Seoul Arts Center in December, it is the first non-English production of the show, which debuted on Broadway in 2012 to both critical and p
Aug. 26, 2014
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FT Island self-composes Japanese EP
FT Island. (FNC Entertainment)The five members of popular K-pop idol band FT Island are taking a stab at composition with the release of their fourteenth Japanese EP, according to an announcement by FNC Entertainment. The upcoming digital EP titled “To the Light” is slated to be released on Oct. 15 and is said to have been entirely written and composed by the members of FT Island. The album’s eponymous lead track was written and composed by bassist Lee Jae-jin, with help from Lee Hong-ki, the pr
Aug. 26, 2014
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Clazziqaui to celebrate 10th anniversary
Clazziquai. (Fluxus Music)In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, electro-pop trio Clazziquai Project is gearing up to hold a special anniversary party, “10th Clazziquai Day,” on Friday. During the showcase party, DJ Clazzi, Horan and Alex will unveil new singles from their soon-to-be-released sixth studio album, as well as perform their biggest hits from the past decade including “Gentle Rain,” “Romeo n Juliet” and “Lover Boy,” according to an announcement by Fluxus Music on Tuesday. Clazziqu
Aug. 26, 2014
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Sistar drops ‘Sweet & Sour’ special EP
The K-pop divas of Sistar have made a quick turnaround and released their newest EP “Sweet & Sour,” just a few weeks after its previous “Touch N Move” summer EP.The members of the quintet released the EP on Tuesday, and within hours of its unveiling, the album’s lead track “I Swear” had already starting climbing the Top Ten charts. The upbeat electropop lead single was composed by the popular K-pop hit-makers of Duble Sidekick. Sistar. (Starship Entertainment)Representatives from the ladies’ ag
Aug. 26, 2014
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Meghan Trainor’s ‘All About That Bass’ accused of plagiarizing Korean song
American singer song-writer Meghan Trainor came under suspicion of plagiarizing the Korean song “Happy Mode.” The accusation of plagiarism surfaced in Korea earlier this month after a netizen posted a video on YouTube that shows similarities between K-pop group Koyote’s “Happy Mode” and Billboard-ranked track “All About That Bass” sung by Trainor. (YouTube)Some netizens pointed out that the beat of American song, released in July, is a bit faster than the Korean one, revealed in 2006. But the
Aug. 26, 2014
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Winner remains at No.1 for 2 weeks
(YG Entertainment)Rookie K-pop band Winner has stayed at the top of the local music charts for two weeks straight with its debut track as of Tuesday, outshining established idol stars such as Sistar, HyunA, Block B and Girls Day. The quintet’s title track “Empty” from its debut EP “2014 S/S” held the No.1 spot for the second consecutive week on three major music charts -- Melon, Genie and Bugs Music -- as of Aug. 26, two weeks after its release on Aug. 12. Their album also topped the Billboard
Aug. 26, 2014
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TaeTiSeo acted with Kang Dong-won in ‘My Brilliant Life’
“TTS (Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun)” revealed a photo with Kang Dong-won after they worked together on the soon-to-be-released film “My Brilliant Life.”TTS made a cameo performance in the movie, playing a girl group that Kang Dong-won is crazy about.The production crew said that they made a great impression on people by showing aspects that were different from their usual stage performance.“We are all big fans of Kang Dong-won. It was our pleasure to work with him. We hope many people experience th
Aug. 26, 2014
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Jun Ji-hyun had short haircut for ‘Assassination’
Korean top actress Jun Ji-hyun had her hair cut for the movie “Assassination.”“I will begin to work on a new movie from next week. I changed my hairstyle for my role and I am preparing other things for the movie as well,” Jun said on Monday.She made the remarks in an interview with a local media outlet after attending a fashion party cohosted by several shoes brands in Shanghai, China.She showed the timeless beauty of her glamorous figure in a dress with a web pattern that day, participants said
Aug. 26, 2014
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Actress Hong Jin-kyung recalls 7 painful years of fertility treatment
Model and actress Hong Jin-kyung revealed personal stories about her seven-year fertility treatment on an episode of the reality show “Healing Camp” that was aired on SBS on Monday. “My husband is a fifth-generation dokja (only son) and we did not have a baby for the first seven years,” Hong said during the show. “I did everything I could. I engaged in test tube therapy for seven years, and it was excruciating. My sister had tried the same therapy for one year and then gave up. She was amazed by
Aug. 26, 2014
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Lee Hyori celebrates husband‘s birthday
K-pop diva Lee Hyori released a few photos for her husband and singer song-writer Lee Sang-soon’s birthday on her blog on Monday. “Today is Sang-soon’s birthday. My mom and sisters came to our home in Jejudo Island to prepare a birthday dinner for him. They wanted to do it themselves as it is Sang-soon’s first birthday since our marriage. Sang-soon seems very happy. Thanks, Mom,” Lee wrote alongside the photos. The six photos, titled “Happy birthday, Sang-soon,” feature Lee and their family ce
Aug. 26, 2014
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Kim Tae-hee faces Ice Bucket Challenge, donates money
South Korean actress Kim Tae-hee has become the latest top-tier actress to join the Ice Bucket Challenge, the worldwide charity movement that started in the U.S. Kim, however, chose to make a financial contribution and leave a message of support rather than get herself drenched with icy water. “I was a bit late to participate (in the Ice Bucket Challenge) because I’m busy travelling between China and Korea these days,” Kim wrote on her Instagram Monday. “In the hope that our interest and effort
Aug. 26, 2014
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Kim Woo-bin injured during filming
Actor Kim Woo-bin suffered a knee injury during the filming of his upcoming movie.According to local reports, Kim hurt his left knee on Sunday while filming the movie “Twenty” and was treated at the hospital.“Kim suffered from a minor injury but will take a few days off to recover,” the actor’s agency was quoted as saying. Kim recently finished filming “The Technicians” and is currently participating on the shoot of “Twenty.” The actor is to return to filming as soon as he recovers.By Kim Min-ji
Aug. 26, 2014
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Lady Jane, Hong Jin-ho deny dating rumor
Television star Lady Jane and professional PC gamer-turned-entertainer Hong Jin-ho on Tuesday denied that they were in a romantic relationship, calling each other good colleagues.“They are very close friends and often eat out together,” an aide of Hong told local press, denying the dating rumor. About allegations that the two were touching each others’ thighs at a Japanese restaurant, the aide said, “Lady Jane was bit by a mosquito and she was trying to show Hong where she was bit.”The rumor sur
Aug. 26, 2014