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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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JYJ Park Yoo-chun gives hug to fans
JYJ member Park Yoo-chun hugged fans in a film showcase on Tuesday. The event was part of the showcase for an upcoming film “Haemoo,” or “Sea Fog.” (OSEN)(OSEN)In the event, Park wore all black in a simple, chic outfit. (OSEN)The film, based on a true story, follows ship crewmembers who unwittingly allowed people to stow away. The film, to be released on Aug. 13, is directed by filmmaker Bong Joon-ho who made “Memories of Murder, “The Host,” “Mother” and “Snowpiercer.” (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 16, 2014
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f(x) Sulli to shine in fashion magazine
K-pop group f(x)’s Sulli appeared in a summer editorial for the August edition of fashion magazine Ceci, boasting a stylish summer look in an ethnic-patterned dress and metallic sneakers. The girl group member also showed off her natural charms by wearing a sporty white shirt, cap and sneakers in another photo for the magazine. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Ceci)
July 16, 2014
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Secret Han Seon-hwa flaunts natural makeup
Han Seon-hwa of girl group Secret released a selfie on Wednesday, showing off her baby face with a slight touch of makeup. The photo was taken in a recording room -- heralding the girl group’s imminent return to the K-pop scene. Han Seon-hwa of Secret (TS Entertainment)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 16, 2014
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Businessman behind retrieval of artifact
Shin Sung-soo, chairman of Korea Industries Co., a local manufacturer of animal feed, is the man behind the latest retrieval of a rare Goryeo lacquerware artifact to its birthplace. “I’ve seen it in photos and newspapers, but the moment I encountered it … it was just overwhelming,” the businessman and art collector said, stopping briefly to hold back tears. He was speaking at a press conference as a senior member of the Friends of National Museum of Korea on the group’s donation of the artifact
CultureJuly 15, 2014
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Rare Goryeo lacquer art returns home
One of the finest pieces representing the lacquerware art of the Goryeo dynasty has returned to Korea, thanks to tireless efforts by a private group to retrieve it from overseas. The lacquered sutra box, presumed to date back to the middle or last periods of the Goryeo dynasty (918―1392), is one of nine such artifacts known to exist in the world. Korea held none until the retrieval. In May, the Friends of National Museum of Korea, a private group supporting the state-run National Museum of Korea
PerformanceJuly 15, 2014
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Cricketers hit for six in Suwon
If on a summer afternoon in Suwon you hear the thwack of wood on leather, don’t assume it’s just another game of baseball. The field could be round, the bats could be made of willow, and two batsmen could be playing at once. Just be on the lookout for stray balls (red ones, not white) says Korean Cricket Association secretary Owen Wibberley.“We get a lot of locals who don’t understand the game walking around the field, so you have to tell them that the ball’s very hard, and it’s very dangerous t
Expat LivingJuly 15, 2014
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International busker a hit on the subway
Busker Aancod Zaccarelli (www.facebook.com/aancod)It’s rare to hear anything louder than a station announcement in the subdued environment of the Seoul metro system, but one musician’s attempt to introduce a little funk to the daily commute has received an overwhelming response on social media. Traveling busker Aancod Zaccarelli is dodging surveillance cameras and evading station security in his quest to bring music directly to the people. A video of him singing g.o.d’s “One Candle” in perfect
Expat LivingJuly 15, 2014
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Busan to host International Children’s Film Festival
The 9th Busan International Kid’s Film Festival opens next week for a five-day run.The festival, based on the theme “With Fairytales, With Film,” features children’s films from across the world, mostly in English or with English subtitles, from July 23-27.Classic films to be shown include “The Goonies” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerers’ Stone,” along with subtitled Korean animations including “Approved for Adoption,” a more mature film about a Korean boy who was adopted to Belgium. Two films f
Expat LivingJuly 15, 2014
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Free weekend Korean courses for expats
The Seoul Global Center will be running its second term this year of free Korean language classes from July 26 to Nov. 20.The 15-week courses are open to all foreigners living in Korea, including those holding Korean dual citizenship. The courses will cater to beginner through to intermediate skill levels. Weekly two-hour classes will take place between the morning and afternoon on either Saturday or Sunday. Students must pay a 40,000 won ($39) deposit in their first week, which will be returned
Expat LivingJuly 15, 2014
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Immersive performance to take place at old Seoul Station building
The old Seoul Station building, where Tristan Sharps, British artistic director of the theater company Dream Think Speak, will stage a site-specific performance on July 19. (Seoul 284)The old Seoul Station building will turn into a giant stage for a performance that has never been seen before. Tristan Sharps, artistic director of Dream Think Speak, will use rooms, corridors and every corner of the 89-year-old building to put on a site-specific performance. Sharps has been staging shows outside t
PerformanceJuly 15, 2014
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Fashion KODE kicks off Wednesday
Fashion KODE, an annual trade show for Korean fashion designers, kicks off Wednesday at the AT Convention Center in Seoul. It is one of the largest fashion fairs in Korea with more than 400 local and foreign buyers and 120 Korean fashion brands attending.The fair has invited buyers from major fashion stores in Hong Kong, Japan, France, Italy and the United States. Among them are Harvey Nichols Hong Kong, Free’s Shop in Japan, L’Eclaireur Paris and Tomorrow Ltd in Italy. A large number of top fas
Arts & DesignJuly 15, 2014
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Stories of ‘comfort women’ revived on stage
During World War II, approximately 200,000 women across Asia ― some as young as 11 years old ― were taken to frontline “comfort stations” to provide sex to the Imperial Japanese Army troops. Most came from Korea, then a Japanese colony. Seven decades later, these women, euphemistically called “comfort women,” are in their ’80s and ’90s and demanding an apology and compensation from Japan for what they had to go through. The number of surviving Korean victims is down to 54. Still, justice seems t
CultureJuly 15, 2014
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10cm staging third album preview show
Beloved acoustic duo 10cm, which had everyday people breaking into song when ordering a simple cup of Americano, is asking for the public’s help to decide the lead track for the indie band’s newest third studio album. It has been announced that the folk hipsters Kwon Jung-yeol and Yoon Cheol-jong will be holding a special preview concert next month in which they intend to unveil all the songs off their upcoming album prior to its public release. The official release date of the yet-to-be-titled
July 15, 2014
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Pick ’n choose ― upcoming summer music festivals
Queen and Adam Lambert. (9ENT)Starting to feel hot and sticky? Though the weather may make you cringe, the arrival of South Korea’s hot and humid summer signals the coming of the much-anticipated music festival season, with some big names scheduled to hit Korea next month.It may be difficult to decide which music festival to attend this year, as several world-renowned artists will perform at five different venues throughout August. So, check out which artists will come to which events, and see h
PerformanceJuly 15, 2014
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YG Family to hold concert in Singapore
YG Entertainment, one of Korea’s largest K-pop management agencies, will hold a concert in Singapore with its artists on Sept. 13-14, the agency said.The upcoming family concert will have Psy, Big Bang, 2NE1, Epik High, Winner and more artists from YG Entertainment.Fans in Singapore are already gearing up to meet their favorite idols.“I was waiting for the Big Bang concert but I get to have 2NE1 too!” a Singaporean fan said on Facebook, expressing her excitement.Moreover, YG’s first family conce
July 15, 2014
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Miss A’s Fei gives Lee Jung-jin nostalgic kiss
(SBS)Fei, a Chinese member of K-pop girl group Miss A, appeared on the first episode of SBS’ new drama series “Temptation” on Monday.In the episode, Lee Jung-jin, who plays the role of Kang Min-woo, flies to Hong Kong to find his ex-lover Jenny, played by Fei.Fei acts as a club singer in Hong Kong who remains innocent and loving despite her poor surroundings.As Lee travels to meet Fei, he smiles at the thought of past memories with her. In a flashback scene, Fei kisses Lee deeply and spend a nig
July 15, 2014
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4Minute HyunA to appear in her own reality show
HyunA of 4Minute is gearing up for a return to the stage by starring in a new TV show that exclusively follows the idol, according to an industry watcher. (OSEN)The reality program, titled “HyunA’s Free Month,” will portray various aspects of HyunA’s daily life. As the release of her new work is nearing, the program will mainly capture HyunA working on her solo album and practicing her dance moves. “HyunA’s Free Month” is to air at 11:00 p.m. on July 21 on SBS MTV. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
July 15, 2014
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Girl’s Day’s Lee Hye-ri shows off Barbie doll-like figure
Lee Hye-ri, a member of the K-pop girl group Girl’s Day, revealed a photo that shows her slim figure on Tuesday on Twitter. She encouraged her followers on Twitter to stay tuned for the upcoming TV show in which Girl’s Day will return to the stage for the first time since they released a new tune. (Twitter)In the photo, Lee is wearing a cute yellow dress that highlights her Barbie doll-like curves. Girl’s Day dropped the new track “Darling” on Monday, and it immediately topped local charts. The
July 15, 2014
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Akdong Musician talk about emotional distress after gaining fame
South Korean brother-sister duo Akdong Musician talked about the hardships they have been through after rising to fame in a television program on Monday. “I didn’t like my friends seeing me as if I am a celebrity. I grew apart from my friends,” Lee Chan-Hyuk said on the SBS talk show “Healing Camp.” The teenage singer-songwriter further elaborated on his emotional distress. “My friends are now seniors at high school and study hard. But I also have difficulties. They don’t get me and envy me when
July 15, 2014
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EXO D.O. calls actor Jo In-sung a heartthrob
EXO D.O. said he was so obsessed with actor Jo In-sung that he even wore the same hairstyle as Jo’s in action film “A Dirty Carnival (2006).“I watched the film ‘A Dirty Carnival’ and thought Mr. Jo In-sung was incredibly awesome -- so awesome that I would even wear the same hairstyle,” the boy band member said in a press conference for SBS's new rom-com series "It's Okay, That's Love" at the Imperial Palace Seoul in southeastern Seoul, Tuesday. D.O. said it was fun to watch his seniors act (in t
July 15, 2014