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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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US 'incredibly concerned' about suspected NK-Iran military ties
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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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K-pop singer lost consciousness after being hit by foul ball, cancels show
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Korean Muslim YouTuber's plan to build mosque in Incheon goes viral
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[Kim Seong-kon] Democracy and the future of South Korea
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Why is Apple Pay struggling to get purchase in Korea?
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Yoon's office denies considering liberal figures for key posts
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Seoul says Fu Bao loan 'not going to happen'
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Song Hye-kyo declares opening of Shanghai Film Festival
South Korea’s actress Song Hye-kyo launched Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday.Song took the microphone following Jackie Chan as a representative of all Asian actresses.“A movie is like a trip for me. I find joy discovering the variety of sceneries in the film. I hope you find wonderful (new insights into your) self through Asian movies,” Song said in her congratulatory address, which moved the whole crowd.In addition to SIFF’s exceptional love for Song, her dress and style also ca
June 15, 2014
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Psy’s new music video tops 50m views on YouTube
South Korean rapper Psy’s music video for his new song “Hangover” surpassed 50 million views on YouTube on Saturday, just six days after its release, his agency said.As of noon on Saturday, the video had some 53 million views on Youtube after debuting on Monday, according to YG Entertainment.The music video, which was shot in Seoul, depicts South Korea’s drinking culture and nightlife. In the video, Psy and American hip-hop star Snoop Dogg have drinks to cure their hangovers and visit some late-
June 15, 2014
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Art struggles to find space in Ulsan
ULSAN ― Every summer for the past eight years, art sculptures and installations popped up along the Taehwa River that cuts through this port city, home to the world’s largest automobile assembly plant and its largest shipyard. But the Taehwa River Eco Art Festival seems to have had little impression on citizens of Ulsan, despite its stated aim of stimulating public interest in art. “We’ve met opposition and complaints from citizens and local businesses in organizing the art festival. Even though
PerformanceJune 15, 2014
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No curfew: Saturday night Bangkok-style is back
BANGKOK (AP) ― The generals who seized power in Thailand disrupted one of the country’s most lucrative industries ― the go-go bars that were forced to close early because of a curfew. Now the junta has lifted the curfew, giving a green light for Bangkok’s red-light districts and other evening activities to roar back to life. For the first time in a month, Saturday night freedom returned to the Thai capital.“This is a party city, that’s why we’re here,” said Dan Moore, a 40-year-old visitor from
TravelJune 15, 2014
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San Francisco ups campaign to win Lucas museum
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― San Francisco politicians and property groups are rolling out the welcome mat for George Lucas’ collection of American art and movie memorabilia in an effort to keep the “Star Wars” creator from building his proposed museum in Chicago or Los Angeles. Mayor Ed Lee had banners reading “George Lucas, please build your museum in San Francisco for the world to enjoy” hung Friday at both City Hall and the waterfront parcel known as Seawall Lot 330 that the city hopes will be the f
CultureJune 15, 2014
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[Band Uprising] After three-year hiatus, Phonebooth returns with ‘Wonder’
As the Korean music market begins to receive more international recognition, the local band scene is looking to rise up and represent the next generation of Korean music. This is the 16th installment of a series of interviews with Korean rock, acoustic and alternative bands. ― Ed.After completing their stint in the military as part of the country’s mandatory service, the five friends of punk-rock band Phonebooth have been eager to resurrect their music and return to the stage. Having to put thei
June 15, 2014
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Digital vs. celluloid debate grips movie world
PARIS (AFP) ― Director Quentin Tarantino lambastes digital film-making as nothing less than the “death of cinema as I know it.” Converts hail it as a democratizing force for good that is cheaper and faster than celluloid.A debate is raging in the film world about the merits of shooting movies on 35 mm film versus digital cameras.In one corner are those who believe digital’s practical and economic benefits make it impossible to resist.In the other, “purists” such as Tarantino and “The Dark Knight
FilmJune 15, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun seals 35 advertising deals
Actor Kim Soo-hyun, who stole the hearts of fans in Asia, also caught the eyes of international advertising firms, setting a staggering record with a total of 35 commercial deals this year.According to a local advertising expert, Kim has recently filmed 15 commercials in South Korea, showing his strength as an “ad powerhouse.”“It is unusual for one celebrity to appear in over 15 ads. Because similar products in the same field normally don’t go for the same model during the same period of time,”
June 15, 2014
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Is Kris being a fifth wheel in China?
Kris, an embattled member of K-pop boy group EXO, is reportedly having trouble making a solo debut in China, a local news agency said on Friday.“Why is it that (there have been) three meetings and no casting?” Chinese actress Lin Xi Ya posted on Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter, together with a photo of Kris.According to the news report, a source who came forward with Lin’s currently deleted SNS post claimed that “Lin Xi Ya is a person who has dated Kris and is still a close friend of his.”
June 15, 2014
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Are Taeyeon, Key dating?
Girls’ Generation leader Taeyeon posted Sunday a picture taken with SHINee member Key on Instagram. With a natural, casual look, both were intimately posing in a photo with a friend. The picture was taken at Music Festival Korea 2014. (khnew@heraldcorp.com)
June 15, 2014
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Snapshots of Apink’s fan meeting
Korean female idol group Apink held its second fan meeting in Seoul on Saturday. Under the title “Apink Picnic,” members did various performances, from sexy dancing to ballad singing, for their official fan club “PANDA.” Around 2,000 fans showed up for the event. (OSEN)The fan meeting was originally scheduled for April but was postponed due to the ferry tragedy. (OSEN)Son Na-eun smiles at fans. (OSEN)Three members -- Park Cho-rong, Kim Nam-joo and Oh Ha-young -- perform together. (OSEN)Park Cho-
June 15, 2014
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Apink breaks into Japanese market
Korean female idol group Apink will break into the Japanese music industry this year, CUBE Entertainment said Sunday. “Having received many love calls from the Japanese market, Apink decided to debut in Japan this fall,” said the agency. “Prior to the official debut, the group will launch a showcase event in Tokyo on Aug. 4.” The album will feature song lyrics translated into Japanese, the agency said. A Japanese fan club will also be formed, it added. Considering Apink’s rising popularity in an
June 15, 2014
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Song Seung-heon shows off Western look
Korean actor Song Seung-heon wore an American look when leaving for Shanghai to attend a Chinese film event Friday.(OSEN)A leather belt, jeans, styled boots and sunglasses completed his image. (OSEN)His tight shirt also highlighted his masculine body. (OSEN)Song is currently joining the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
June 15, 2014
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Rain takes selfie with Gong Li
Rain revealed a selfie taken with Chinese actress Gong Li on Twitter on Saturday. The Korean pop singer is currently participating in the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival for his film “Lu Shui Hong Yan.” Gong is attending as a jury chief. Meanwhile, a number of Korean celebrities are joining the event, including Song Hye-kyo, Park Shin-hye and Song Seung-heon. The film festival, which started Saturday, will be held until June 22. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
June 15, 2014
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Psy's new music video tops 50 mln views on YouTube
South Korean rapper Psy's music video for his new song "Hangover" surpassed 50 million views on YouTube on Saturday, just six days after its release, his agency said.As of noon on Saturday, the video had some 53 million views on Youtube after debuting on Monday, according to YG Entertainment.The music video, which was shot in Seoul, depicts South Korea's drinking culture and nightlife. In the video, Psy and American hip-hop star Snoop Dogg have drinks to cure their hangovers andvisit some late n
PerformanceJune 14, 2014
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[Weekender] An unlikely love affair with Korean music
When time allows, Hilary Finchum-Sung travels to rural villages on Jindo Island, South Jeolla Province, interviewing elderly people and recording songs that they used to sing in kitchens, on farms or during special occasions like funerals. She is on a self-imposed mission to study and preserve a disappearing musical tradition in Korea which its people don’t seem to care much about. “It (the music) is real. It’s not something performed on stage for an audience,” she said, as she sat down for an i
CultureJune 13, 2014
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Calendar
Pop musicUltra Music Festival Korea: The annual Ultra Music Festival, one of the world’s largest outdoor electronica music fests, will be in full swing in Seoul once again. Last summer’s event drew more than 80,000 EDM fans. Like last year, this year’s lineup will include a handful of world famous DJ acts including Steve Aoki, Above & Beyond, Steve Angello and Paul van Dyk. The festival will host its final event as part of its two-day show on June 14 at Seoul Olympic Park’s Olympic Stadium Compl
CultureJune 13, 2014
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Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum back as cop buddies in ‘22 Jump Street’
“There’s only one thing more dangerous than making them mad: Making them partners ...”The situation is as follows: You’re on a quiz show. The category is “Cop-Buddy Movies.” All you have to do to win $350 million is to know what film ― and which immortal duo ― the above marketing slogan refers to.No, it’s not so easy. The cop-buddy genre is, after all, one of the most popular and resilient in American films. The list of characters and films built on odd-couple casting and mismatched marriages of
FilmJune 13, 2014
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Box Office
Wadjda (Saudi Arabia, Germany)Opening June 19Drama. Directed by Haifaa Al MansourWadjda (Waad Mohammed) is a brave and adventurous 10-year-old girl living in Saudi Arabia. She wants to buy a green bicycle to race against her friend Abdullah (Abdullrahman Algohani), but her mother won’t let her, fearing a backlash from a conservative society that sees bicycles as dangerous to girls’ virtue. So Wadjda decides to raise the funds by herself. She enters a Koran recitation competition at her school fo
FilmJune 13, 2014
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Eyelike: Taeyang returns as R&B vocalist on ‘Rise’
Taeyang returns as R&B vocalist on ‘Rise’Taeyang“Rise”(KT Music)Nearly four years after the release of his debut solo album “Solar,” Taeyang from the popular K-pop boy group Big Bang has returned with his second full studio album, “Rise.”While Taeyang’s past releases have been characterized by flashy performances and catchy electronic and hip-hop sounds, his new nine-track album is geared more toward showcasing his soulful vocals and colors.The hit lead single “Eyes, Nose, Lips” is a bare, slow
PerformanceJune 13, 2014