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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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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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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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Public backlash against division of Gyeonggi Province under 'corny' name
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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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Free CPR training session
The Yeoksam Global Village Center is offering a free CPR training session on Aug. 7 from 4-6 p.m.Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency procedure used to preserve the brain function of a person in cardiac arrest until further medical treatment is administered to restore blood circulation and breathing. This procedure may be performed in both clinical and nonclinical settings. Registration is limited to 20 people. To sign up, call (02) 3453-9038~9 or email yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr with your na
Expat LivingJuly 29, 2014
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Rights group puts North Korean art on display
The Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights will set up a multimedia display on human rights issues of children in North Korea from Aug. 6-11.“Kkotjebi in Bloom: North Korean Children’s Flight to Freedom” at Gallery IS in Insa-dong will focus on homelessness in the North and tell the stories of three former homeless children ― Kim Eun-ju, Lee Sung-ju and Kim Hyuk ― who escaped to South Korea. The exhibition will also include works by North Korean artists Sun Mu, whose art has been featu
Expat LivingJuly 29, 2014
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Applications open for foreign student futsal tournament
Maniac University Sports Town continues the competitive spirit of the World Cup with the first Globald Cup futsal tournament on Aug. 15 at Suwon World Cup Stadium. Foreign exchange students from across the globe will compete in teams formed based on nationality and region. Each team can have up to 10 players, and participation is open to the first 160 applicants. Only male students will be eligible to play, but anyone can watch. The entry fee is 15,000 won per player and will be collected after
Expat LivingJuly 29, 2014
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‘Dokdo has a masculine charm’
Acclaimed photographer Kim Jung-man has returned with an exhibition portraying the beauty of Dokdo, the easternmost islets of the Korean Peninsula.He is presenting 55 Dokdo photographs he took from 2012 to 2013 with cooperation and support from the Northeast Asian History Foundation and the Korea Coast Guard. Kim has donated the copyrights of the photographs to the foundation, which will use his works to promote Dokdo as a Korean territory. Kim is well-known for his fashion photography, photos o
PerformanceJuly 29, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Kim Nam-gil returns in perfectly tailored role
When people think of Kim Nam-gil ― a 33-year-old actor with a lean, masculine physique ― they often describe him as coldhearted and intense with sad, mysterious eyes, thanks to the revenge-seeking characters he played in 2010 TV drama “Bad Guys” and recent show “Shark.”But little has been shown of what lies beneath his dark and weighty roles: a hilarious, talkative, laid-back man who at times “has some screws loose,” he said at the press premiere of his new movie. It seems as though the actor fo
FilmJuly 29, 2014
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ irreverent but not enough
At the height of their powers, our overlords at Marvel have deigned to prove, like an emperor tolerating a court jester, that they do, in fact, have a sense of humor. The Marvel universe, of course, isn’t entirely lacking comedy, as we’ve seen in “Iron Man” and “The Avengers.” But on the whole, the Marvel kingdom is built on an unshakable foundation of self-seriousness. The comic book studio seems to fear that if the solemnity of its fiction isn’t diligently guarded, people might start questioni
FilmJuly 29, 2014
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Gaga on Bennett duet CD: Jazz comes easier than pop
NEW YORK (AP) ― Lady Gaga is a bonafide pop star, but the singer says recording jazz music was easier than pop. Gaga has spent two years recording an album of jazz standards with Tony Bennett called “Cheek to Cheek,” to be released this fall. “You know, it’s funny, but jazz comes a little more comfortable for me than pop music, than R&B music,” Gaga said in an interview Monday. “I’ve sang jazz since I was 13 years old, which is kind of like my little secret that Tony found out. So this is almost
PerformanceJuly 29, 2014
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JYJ’s single ‘Back Seat’ tops charts
JYJ. (C-JeS Entertainment)Popular K-pop trio JYJ, who has kept fans waiting patiently for nearly three years, has returned with its newest album “Just Us” on Tuesday. JYJ’s “Just Us” is only the second full album for the trio following its 2011 “In Heaven” studio album. The new album’s lead single “Back Seat” topped all nine major online real-time music singles charts ― Naver Music, MelOn, Daum, Mnet, Soribada, Bugs, Genie, Olleh and Cyworld Music ― within hours of its release. The group’s new a
July 29, 2014
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HyunA twerks her way to ‘Red’ solo return
The sexy K-pop starlet HyunA of 4Minute has made her solo return after nearly two years with the EP “A Talk,” featuring the lead single “Red.” The singer-rapper is certainly no stranger to risque choreography and lyrical innuendos, and her solo return on Monday has proven to be no different. HyunA. (Cube Entertainment)The album’s electro-pop lead track is an adult parody of the popular Korean children’s song “The Monkey’s Butt is Red,” which is the main line of the song’s chorus. The official mu
July 29, 2014
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Lee Teuk makes low-key military discharge
Lee Teuk. (Yonhap)Super Junior member Lee Teuk has been released from his mandatory military service, after enlisting in the army in October 2012. Despite around 1,000 fans showing up and waiting outside the base in Gangwon Province to greet and welcome him back, Lee did not turn his discharge into a media spectacle. Rather he made a very quiet and low-key departure. “We did not hold any kind of interview or fan event in light of his discharge,” said a statement made by SM Entertainment. “It was
July 29, 2014
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Under-15 performers banned from working late at night
New legislation aimed at improving long-criticized practices and protocols in the entertainment industry took effect on Tuesday.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday that actors, singers and other performers under the age of 15 are banned from working between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and also more than 35 hours a week.Moreover, private entertainment agencies cannot be established and operated freely any longer. The new legislation requires them to now register with the go
PerformanceJuly 29, 2014
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When can all Super Junior members get together?
While Leeteuk of idol group Super Junior was discharged from military on Tuesday, another member -- Shindong -- is now set to start his service in August.As the members serve their mandatory military service one-by-one, many fans wonder when Super Junior will be able to reunite as a full group.So far, three of the 13 members have completed military -- Heechul, Kangin and Leeteuk. Yesung is currently serving in the Army after joining in May 2013.Since the rest of the members -- Sungmin, Donghae,
July 29, 2014
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‘Entertain Us’ to highlight dark side of Korean entertainment industry
Mnet’s upcoming series “Entertain Us” will highlight the hidden side of the Korean entertainment business by mixing reality into the new drama series.“Entertain Us” is a black comedy that hits on the dark, illegal and unfaithful side of K-pop that takes place behind its glamorous façade. The unusual series attempts to blend reality and fiction by following real-life boy band Teen Top as it is placed in the hands of overly ambitious producer Yoon Jong-shin, founder of Mystic89. While the stars w
July 29, 2014
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Yunho compliments Jaejoong’s acting
Jung Yun-ho, an actor and member of idol group TVXQ, shared his thoughts about Kim Jaejoong’s performance as an actor.“When I do get to watch the drama sometimes, it is good to see Kim working hard as an actor,” said Jung at a press conference held on Tuesday for the upcoming MBC drama “The Night Watchman,” which will follow up “Triangle.”“I had been overseas and went straight to preparing for the drama shoot, so I did not have enough time to watch it in detail,” he added.Kim currently plays as
July 29, 2014
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Jung Il-woo reveals passion for Yi Lin and global fans
(Herald Pop)Actor Jung Il-woo revealed passion for his character Yi Lin of MBC’s new historical fantasy drama “The Night Watchman,” as well as for his global fans. “(In ‘The Night Watchman’) You can notice how Yi Lin expresses different characteristics depending on which character he is with,” said Jung in a press conference for the drama in Seoul on Tuesday. “I was impressed about how many different aspects I could show in this one character. I thought I could show all I have through (the role)
July 29, 2014
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Yoona backs off, Shim Eun-kyung rolls in
Actress Shim Eun-kyung won final confirmation as the heroine of KBS 2tv’s upcoming rom-com “Nodame Cantabile,” the broadcaster said on Tuesday. Her character, Nodame, is a talented yet eccentric student who majors in piano at college. She will co-star in the drama with actor Joo Won, a talented conductor-aspirant and the love of Nodame’s life. Actress Shim Eun-kyung. (OSEN)After Shim reportedly rejected the offer at first, citing schedule conflicts, KBS cast Yoona of K-pop girl group Girls’ Gen
July 29, 2014
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’Shinhwa‘s Andy is strict producer‘
K-pop boy group Teen Top compared its producer Andy, also a member of Shinhwa, with singer-producer Yoon Jong-shin in the upcoming drama series “Entertain Us.”Yoon plays the part of a greedy and determined producer who lays his hands on Teen Top in order to make money.“Andy is strict as a producer and gives a lot of advice but Yoon Jong-shin in the drama is a character who pursues his own benefits,” Teen Top’s Niel explained. (CJ E&M)As the longest-standing idol group in the K-pop industry, memb
July 29, 2014
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Super Junior member discharged from military service
Leeteuk, a conscripted member of the K-pop boy band Super Junior, was discharged from military service on Tuesday.The 31-year-old singer, whose real name is Park Jeong-su, served for 21 months in an Army unit in Inje, 165 kilometers northeast of Seoul.All able-bodied men should serve roughly two years in the South Korean military, which is still technically at war with North Korea. His fans flocked to the front gate of the military unit in the early morning to see him, but Leeteuk only briefly g
July 29, 2014
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Compilation album by Girls' Generation tops Japanese weekly chart
Popular K-pop group Girls' Generation on Tuesday topped Japan's Oricon weekly albums chart with its first compilation album released there, the group's management agency said. The girl group placed first on Oricon's weekly albums chart with "The Best," the compilation album composed of 18 of the group's hit songs, S.M. Entertainment said. It marks the third time for the band to top the chart following its first full-length album "Girls' Generation" (2011) and the third full-length album
July 29, 2014
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Model-Actor Lee Soo-hyuk glows in stylish looks
Actor Lee Soo-hyuk has found himself in the spotlight for his style in the drama “High School King.” In the drama, Lee plays Yoo Jin-woo, a coldhearted but successful man who is the chief manager of his company.Lee was able to capture viewers’ attention with his dandy yet fashionable suits and “pomade hair” styling.“High School King” is broadcast on tvN every Monday and Tuesday. By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: tvN]
July 29, 2014