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Samsung under pressure after Intel's foundry spin-off: analysts
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Yoon leaves for Prague to cement nuclear energy push
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Heavy rain to fall nationwide over weekend, but warmer fall expected
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Seoul chastises predatory pricing claims over Czech nuclear export deal
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YouTuber under fire for consoling former singer accused of bullying
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NK newspaper 'unusually' silent on new missile tests: Seoul
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Samsung CEO introduces ‘bold growth’ as new target
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Bank of Korea eyes rate cut after US Fed's historic pivot
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3 suspects apprehended for selling celebrity deepfake porn: police
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Hyundai Motor officially becomes KT’s largest shareholder
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KOTESOL reaches out for conference
Korea Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages has joined forces with the Korea Association of Foreign Language Education for its conference this weekend at Coex in Gangnam, Seoul.The annual conference invites speakers from all over the world to share insights on language education, but this year’s event has widened its scope by involving several new organizations.KOTESOL’s members are teachers at all levels, from kindergarten to university, and about 70 percent of them are expats, whi
Expat LivingSept. 30, 2014
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Camarata Music Company runs autumn fund-raiser
The Camarata Music Company will host its annual “Fall into Music” fund-raiser with McKinney Consulting next week.The evening will include performances by the Camarata Chamber Singers and Jazz Trio, a standing buffet and complimentary wine.There will also be a live auction with United Airlines round-trip business-class tickets to the U.S. or Canada among the items on offer, and a host of raffle prizes. Camarata runs four big concerts a year, with the biggest being a performance of Handel’s “Messi
Expat LivingSept. 30, 2014
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Free business consulting in Yeouido, Gangnam
Gangnam and Yeouido Global Business Centers are offering business consultations for expat entrepreneurs this month.The Yeouido sessions will focus on accounting on Oct. 7, offering advice on U.S. tax returns, avoiding double taxation and other issues. A second session on customs and clearance, including FTAs and import and export procedures, will take place on Oct. 21.Advice is available in English, Japanese and Korean. Four 40-minute slots are available from 2-5 p.m. on each day, and can be boo
Expat LivingSept. 30, 2014
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Expats Day event to open alongside FC Seoul match
Community Korea is holding its fifth Expat’s Day at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday.The event is held each year alongside an FC Seoul match, and organizers say 10,000 people attended last year. This year’s event will include sideline activities such as dance performances and booths for henna tattoos, as well as music and DJ performances. Tickets are 10,000 won in advance or 12,000 won on the day, and include admission to the FC Seoul match against Suwon and a free beer and hotdog.For more deta
Expat LivingSept. 30, 2014
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Gwangju tour to take in Jindo Island
The Gwangju International Center is running a GIC Culture tour to Jindo Island, South Jeolla Province, on Oct. 25.The tour will stop at a marine energy park before moving on to Yongjangsa Temple and Yongjangsanseong Fortress, a fortification made in the Goryeo period (918-1392) that was used as a base for a rebellion against a peace treaty signed with the Mongols in 1270.The next stop will be lunch at a viewpoint near the islands “Moses Miracle” causeway. A 2.8-kilometer-long road opens at low t
Expat LivingSept. 30, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Conductor preaches beauty of orchestral music
As many as a hundred people gather ― each with their own musical instrument and own musical world ― to create harmony. There will mostly likely be some drama.It’s the conductor who must put aside whatever discord that members may have, make them work like organs of the human body, and in the end present harmonious music. Conductor Kim Bong-mee says the beauty of orchestral music is right there in that moment. “So many different people with different musical instruments and colors come together f
PerformanceSept. 30, 2014
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Herald Philharmonic Orchestra to debut
An ensemble with the mission to spread the joy of music will launch next week with a debut concert at Seoul Arts Center. The orchestra ― the Herald Philharmonic Orchestra ― was established by media group Herald Corp., the publisher of The Korea Herald, as part of its efforts to give back to society. Directed and conducted by Kim Bong-mee, it is comprised of about 70 mostly young musicians who were educated at some of the finest music institutions in Korea and abroad. It aims to expand the reache
PerformanceSept. 30, 2014
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Paris fashion says non to ‘Normcore’
PARIS (AFP) ― Self-aware blandness, aka “Normcore,” may be the latest high street buzzword, but for the world of high fashion ― currently gathered in Paris ― the trend is something to be resisted.U.S. retailer Gap’s latest advertising campaign ― with the slogan “Dress Normal” ― has been seen by some as an example of the Normcore trend.Coined by the K-Hole trend forecasting group, the term is a combination of the words “normal” and “hardcore.”Wikipedia defines Normcore as a “unisex fashion trend
Arts & DesignSept. 30, 2014
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Online medical tourism portal opens for tourists
An online website offering medical tour packages and information on Korean hospitals and clinics opened on Wednesday. The website “Visit Medical Korea,” launched by the Korea Tourism Organization, invites foreign tourists to browse medical tourism packages and services provided by Korean clinics and hospitals. It focuses on medical centers specializing in cosmetic procedures and surgeries, skin care, health check-ups and traditional Korean medicine ― popular treatments sought by foreign tourists
TravelSept. 30, 2014
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Crayon Pop unit group to debut ‘Break Out’ EP
Quirky girl group Crayon Pop’s first unit group Strawberry Milk, featuring twin sisters ChoA and Way, is gearing up to release its debut, four-track EP “Break Out,” according to an announcement by Chrome Entertainment on Monday. The identical twins’ upcoming EP is slated to drop on Oct. 15, and will include lead track “OK,” as well as three other singles: “Let Me Know,” “Hello” and “Feel So Good.” According to Chrome officials, both sisters took part in the concept, costumes, choreography and al
Sept. 30, 2014
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SM confirms Jessica’s removal from Girls’ Generation
Representatives from K-pop’s largest management agency, SM Entertainment, have officially confirmed that popular K-pop starlet Jessica will no longer be a part of the girl group Girls’ Generation, according to a statement released on Tuesday.The announcement came about eight hours after Jessica revealed on her Weibo account that SM had unilaterally dismissed her from the group without “justifiable reason.” “I was excited about our upcoming fan events only to shockingly be informed by my company
Sept. 30, 2014
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Marketplace for performing arts to open in Seoul
The Performing Arts Market in Seoul will run from Oct. 7-11 at the National Theater of Korea in Jangchung-dong, central Seoul.The annual event, organized by the state-run Korea Art Management Service, provides a marketplace for people in the performing arts industry to buy and sell performances, while exchanging resources and industry information. The festival aims to help diverse Korean shows advance to other countries, while enhancing a creative collaboration network among participants. “Marki
CultureSept. 30, 2014
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Women demanded house from Lee Byung-hun: prosecutors
Lee Byung-hun’s two celebrity blackmailers had requested he give them a new house and cash before threatening to release a lewd video of him, prosecutors alleged on Tuesday. Actor Lee Byung-hun. (KBS)The 24-year-old model surnamed Lee and 20-year-old Dahee of girl group Glam attempted to blackmail the 44-year-old married man after he turned down the request, according to prosecutors. The women were detained on charges of conspiracy. The prosecutors said the women were introduced to Lee Byung-hu
Sept. 30, 2014
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g.o.d. to celebrate 15th anniversary with first U.S. concert tour
g.o.d. (sidusHQ)g.o.d., Korea’s first generation K-pop boy band, will hold its first U.S. concerts in California and New Jersey, the group’s label Sidus HQ said on Tuesday. The five members, now in their 30s and 40s, will highlight their 15-year careers with two U.S. concerts at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on Nov. 7 and in the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Nov. 9.In the U.S. concert, g.o.d. plans to introduce a variety of new performances that it has not shown at
Sept. 30, 2014
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Girls’ Generation leaves for China without Jessica
K-pop idol group Girls’ Generation left for China on Tuesday without Jessica, backing up claims that she was forced out of the group by her label SM Entertainment. Eight members of the group -- Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung and Yoona -- turned up at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday morning before flying to Shenzhen, China, to attend a fan meeting. Jessica, however, was not sighted at the airport. (OSEN)The other girls did not respond to any of the questions f
Sept. 30, 2014
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Jessica removed from Girls’ Generation
Jessica, member of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, revealed Tuesday that her label SM Entertainment had unilaterally dismissed her from the group. “I was preparing myself for the upcoming schedule, but I was notified today that I am no longer a member of Girls’ Generation as of today,” Jessica wrote on her Weibo at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. In the message she left both in English and Korean, she could not hide her confusion. “I have put Girls’ Generation first and actively focused on our act
Sept. 30, 2014
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Fashion, food and JYJ in Gangnam
Gangnam is hosting its annual hallyu festival from Thursday to Sunday, presenting a K-pop concert, fashion shows, a food festival and an international marathon for expats and locals. In its eighth year, the Gangnam Festival celebrates hallyu culture, featuring K-pop group JYJ, top fashion designers and stores from the district’s hip and trendy Garosu-gil street. It also invites expats, foreign tourists and local residents to run together in a charity marathon. In celebration of the festival, dep
Sept. 29, 2014
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Fashion made in China: Fine for everyone but the Chinese
MILAN (AFP) ― It has been called fashion’s dirty little secret but according to Miuccia Prada, soon everybody will be doing it.Made-in-China’s just fine with Prada’s supremo and a host of other influential industry figures.But for Chinese companies and designers seeking to become global style players, producing high-end clothing on home soil is complicated.Trade barriers, brand perception issues and the sourcing of certain fabrics combine to form an obstacle to them competing internationally wit
Arts & DesignSept. 29, 2014
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Book festival returns to Paju
An annual literary festival will be held at Paju Book City in Gyeonggi Province, bringing over 500 writers from home and abroad to present and discuss a wide range of literary works. “Paju Booksori Festival,” marking its fourth year, will kick off this week from Oct. 3-12 for a 10-day run at different venues in Paju Book City, a cluster of some 260 Korean publishing houses in Paju. “Last year, in its third year, the festival was selected as a representative festival by the Ministry of Culture, S
CultureSept. 29, 2014
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Prolific Prince goes funk, rock, sci-fi with two albums
NEW YORK (AFP) ― As the funky bass quiets down near the start of one of Prince’s two new albums, a soothing female voice informs that medication has put him in “suspended animation” for 45 years.Is the 56-year-old megastar speaking of his own career, or does the song imagine his body being frozen? No matter ― the voice explains that he is now “in a place that does not require time.”The themes of science fiction and timelessness ― as well as plenty of sex ― run throughout the album “Art Official
PerformanceSept. 29, 2014