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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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South Florida’s teenage poets find their voice in WordSpeak program
The words and feelings pouring out of Celestelle Webster, 19, and Christelle Roach, 18, on this sunny afternoon seem fiercely, startlingly beyond their years.“The bones in my body are like needles in my skin ... I am a bomb, take shelter.”Facing each other onstage in the small auditorium at the Miami Beach Regional Library, they summon a wrenching vision of domestic violence with lines they wrote together.“Why are you still here? I’m in love with the arsonist ... There is a fire burning inside m
FilmJuly 2, 2014
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Actress Kim Yun-jin takes U.S. peers to watch ‘Snowpiercer’
Actress Kim Yun-jin took her American peers and colleagues to watch the Korean film “Snowpiercer,” Korean entertainment tabloids reported on Wednesday. Actress Kim Yun-jin appears on the U.S. edition of fashion magazine "InStyle." (Zion Entertainment)The actress recently saw an ad for the Korean film, which launched in the U.S. on May 29, and talked about the movie with her American colleagues and peers, according to local sports tabloids. “Snowpiercer” is a sci-fi action film directed by Bong
July 2, 2014
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Tang Wei to tie knot with Korean filmmaker this fall
Chinese actress Tang Wei and Korean filmmaker Kim Tae-yong will get married in the fall, Kim’s agency Bom Film Production said on Wednesday.The two first met through the 2009 film “Late Autumn” as an actress and director. After the film, they maintained a good friendship until October 2013 when Tang visited Korea for a commercial shoot. From then on, they grew as a couple.Tang Wei and Kim Tae-yongThe couple will have their wedding this fall, only inviting friends and family.“Through movie, we go
FilmJuly 2, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun’s controversial Chinese ad revealed
The embattled actor Kim Soo-hyun’s Chinese advertisement for bottled water was released Tuesday amid criticism in Korea that he ignored the public’s negative sentiment for the commercial. The 15-second video clip showed Kim drinking Hengda Bingquan after working out and making rice with the water while Chinese narration says, “If you like me, drink Hengda Bingquan. When you drink water daily, brew tea with it and make rice with it, the water will make you beautiful and healthy.” At the en
July 2, 2014
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Suzy shows sexy dancing in ad
(Coca-Cola)Suzy, a member of the K-pop girl band Miss A and an actress, changed into jean shorts and a white sleeveless top in a departure from her usual go-go frilled pink dress.In the behind-the-scenes photos released Wednesday, Suzy is dancing, swaying her wet hair from side to side.The photographs were taken during the filming of a Sprite commercial which was released last month. The short clip of Suzy dancing with a male model lured many fans to watch the video over and over.By Ha Ji-won, I
July 2, 2014
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Director praises Park Yoo-chun over acting in ‘Sea Fog‘
JYJ member Park Yoo-chun garnered praises from the director and actors involved in his upcoming movie “Sea Fog,” where the singer made his silver screen debut.In the movie to be released Aug. 13, Park plays Dong-sik, the youngest among six sailors of the ship Jeonjin. Park Yoo-chun in the movie "Sea Fog" (NEW)Park expressed his gratitude for being given a chance to participate in the movie starring Kim Yoon-suk, one of Korea’s best actors.Shim Sung-bo, the director, showed great anticipation for
July 2, 2014
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Will KARA’s new member fill Jiyoung and Nicole’s empty seats?
A new member of K-pop girl group KARA was selected on Tuesday, but faced some doubts on whether she will be able to fill the hole left by two former members who defected from the group.The group’s management agency DSP Media, in cooperation with MBC TV, had pushed for a project to select a new member. And on MBC’s final episode of “KARA Project -- KARA The Beginning,” Heo Young-ji, 20, stole the stage with her baby-like face and contrasting sexy moves, beating out four rival trainees under DSP M
July 2, 2014
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Actress Kim Tae-hee buys building pricier than boyfriend’s
Actress Kim Tae-hee purchased a pricey building near Gangnam Station in southeastern Seoul that brought her boyfriend Rain down a notch in the list of Korean celebrities with most expensive buildings. Actress Kim Tae-hee. (OSEN)The actress reportedly spent 13.2 billion won ($13.1 million) to buy the Prestige Two Building in the office-packed area near Teheran-ro in Gangnam district. She paid 4.6 billion won through loans and the rest in cash, according to local reports. Built on a 403-square-me
July 2, 2014
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Han Jae-joon’s tragic childhood revealed in ‘Doctor Stranger’
The vengeful past of Han Jae-joon, played by actor Park Hae-jin, was revealed in SBS medical series “Doctor Stranger” on Tuesday, as the elite doctor took revenge on the founding family of Myungwoo Hospital. Actor Park Hae-jin plays vengeful surgeon Han Jae-joon in SBS medical television series "Doctor Stranger. (SBS)As a child, Han lost his parents in a medical accident that occurred in Myungwoo Hospital. The hospital head Oh Joon-kyu, Han’s boss and the father of his lover Oh Soo-hyun, refuse
July 2, 2014
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Choi Daniel on cover of Big Issue
Actor Choi Daniel appeared on the cover of the Big Issue, a magazine sold on the streets by homeless people. Choi “donated his talent” to the magazine’s fourth anniversary and can be seen in fashionable outfits. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Big Issue)
July 2, 2014
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Nerd turns into handsome K-pop idol
A blogger and online fashion shop owner showed how to turn into a hot K-pop idol in a video clip that‘s less than 1 minute long. The video shows him turning into a handsome man by shaving, putting on a facial mask pack and transforming his hairstyle. To see the video, go into http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYLdtAG3xlIBy Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Youtube capture)
July 2, 2014
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After School’s Yui in summer editorial for SPA fashion brand
After School’s Yui has appeared in a summer editorial for SPA fashion brand H:Connect. The editorial shows Yui wearing a black bra top matched with a see-through top and flare skirt. The K-pop actress and singer can also been seen wearing a cute black-and-white dress matched with a stylish snapback. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: H:Connect)
July 2, 2014
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JYJ protests over exclusion in Asian Game opening session performance
The three-member K-pop group JYJ expressed its displeasure with organizers of the Incheon Asian Games with regards to its performance during the upcoming sports festival.“The organizing committee must reach a consensus with JYJ in advance regarding Incheon Asian Games’ events,” JYJ said Tuesday through its management agency C-jes Entertainment. Idol group JYJ (C-jes Ent.)“When casting K-pop stars for the opening and closing event or conferences of Incheon Asian Games, JYJ should become the top p
July 2, 2014
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Seoul City Improv hosts U.S. performers for joint show
The cast of Seoul City Improv (SCI)Seoul City Improv and Improv America will team up in Itaewon and Haebangchon from July 4-6 to deliver a weekend of performances and workshops.The Seoul troupe will be joined by performers connected with ImprovBoston and the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas. Having performed with the group in Seoul twice before, Texas-based improv artist Kaci Beeler praises the city, citing its supportive community and the joys of raising awareness of improv comedy.“(We hope to)
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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North Asian Gaelic Games returns after three-year break
Seoul Gaels will be welcoming teams from across the country and overseas for the North Asian Gaelic Games this weekend. The event, to be held at Namyangju Sports Center in Gyeonggi Province, marks the return of the North Asian games after a three-year hiatus.Seoul Gaels chair Declan Griffin said that Irish sports in the region had suffered a lot after many of the Japanese players left in the wake of the problems of 2011.While Seoul Gaels was doing well at the moment, some of the other teams woul
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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Seoul seeks honorary citizenship nominations
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is accepting nominations for honorary citizenship until July 31. To be considered for honorary citizenship, current foreign residents must have lived in Seoul for three consecutive years and past foreign residents must have lived in Seoul for five cumulative years. Nominees need to have made a positive impact on the Seoul community, such as by bringing economic development, improving foreign relations or promoting cultural awareness. Special guests or other indi
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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PSCORE rock fund-raiser to help defectors
North Korea and rock ’n’ roll are an unlikely combination, but an upcoming charity concert aims to provide a night of good music to support an even better cause.On Saturday July 19, the nonprofit People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE) will host its eighth “Rock Out” concert at Club Freebird 2 in Seoul’s Hongdae district. Rock fans will be entertained with five hours of live music from some of the best rock bands in South Korea, with all proceeds going towards PSCORE’s North Korean D
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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Global business centers run free advice sessions
Yeouido and Gangnam Global Business Centers have announced free one-on-one business consulting sessions for July.The first, to be held Thursday at Gangnam International Business Center, will cover incorporation procedures. There will be a second session in Gangnam on July 17 that will look at intellectual property rights such as patents and trademarks.The sessions in Yeouido will be on July 8 on labor issues, including ordinary wages, employment insurance and labor disputes, and on July 22 on in
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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Gwangju tour to take in Sinan islands
Gwangju International Center is to run a tour down to Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, on July 26th for a day of salt-making and fun on the beach. In the first part of the trip, participants will visit Jeungdo Island, known for its long history as Korea’s largest sea salt producer.Sea salt has played a key role in the economic development of the region and continues to be an important ingredient in Korean food.The tour will make a stop at the Salt Museum, where visitors will not only learn a
Expat LivingJuly 1, 2014
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Exhibitions delve into anxiety, social problems that weigh on us
Anxiety sometimes drives us to raise our standards and meet them, but when anxiety arises from complex societal problems, it tends to be more of a burden.Artist Yoon Dong-chun conducted a simple experiment to figure out what troubled young people of today the most. He displayed dozens of bottles of “Hope Pills” in his solo exhibition and let young viewers buy them for 3,000 won ($3) each. Pills that the artist said would help realize the dream of getting a job were the first to sell out. Other k
PerformanceJuly 1, 2014