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Korean battery makers brace for impact of US election
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[Photo news] Rally against first couple
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$200m a year, 700,000 tons of rice, space tech: The deal for North Korea in joining Russia’s war
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Who is writer of Hybe's controversial internal report?
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[Weekender] Welcome to S. Korea’s first ‘vegan village’
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Rose makes history as 'APT.' claims No. 2 on British Official chart
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[Photo news] LGBT festival in Incheon
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Scandal-hit ex-lawmaker denies corruption claims as pressure on Yoon mounts
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Temperatures to significantly drop from Monday
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Will South Korea go back to banning phones in classrooms?
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Clara’s ‘Secret 24’
Clara’s fashion shoot with bnt shows the model and actress in a hotel suite, swimming pool and fitness center. The concept for the shoot is to picture how Clara spends her day. She can be seen in a black dress, sporty outfits, swimsuits and jeans. She also revealed that her secret for maintaining her figure was the ballet lessons she took when she was younger. She also told the magazine that she prefers slim-designed skin-tone clothes. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo
Aug. 14, 2014
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Park Hae-jin dressed in fall, winter clothes
Actor Park Hae-jin dressed in fall, autumn clothes for fashion brand Zishen Homme. The actor seemed to have prepared for the cold season already by dressing in warm looking jackets and scarves. Park is going to appear in the TV drama “Bad Guys,” kicking off Oct. 4. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Zishen Homme/WM Company)
Aug. 14, 2014
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Seo Taiji breaks silence about his marriage to E Ji-ah
K-pop legend Seo Taiji finally broke his silence on Wednesday, clarifying his stance amid mounting controversy after his former wife, actress E Ji-ah made comments on their marriage on a TV show. On Monday, E revealed her side of the story about her marriage to Seo, most of which has been hidden behind a veil of secrecy. On the TV talk show “Healing Camp,” E confessed that the two fell in love after they first met at concert in the U.S. E talked about how lonely her life was as she had to keep t
Aug. 13, 2014
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Pope Francis to arrive in Korea Thursday
A symbol of peace, love and new understanding, Pope Francis will arrive in Korea on Thursday for a five-day official visit to a nation still gripped by Cold War geopolitics. A chartered flight carrying the leader of the Roman Catholic Church and his entourage from the Vatican is expected to land at Seoul Air Base, just south of Seoul, at around 10:30 a.m. Thursday. President Park Geun-hye will welcome him at the airport, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday. “(The president) will treat (the pope) with t
CultureAug. 13, 2014
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[Graphic News] Pope’s itinerary in Korea
CultureAug. 13, 2014
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[Newsmaker] Francis: ‘People’s pope’ and SNS star
As afternoon turned into evening on March 13, 2013, in Vatican City, white smoke rose from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope had been elected. About an hour later, the identity of the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church was unveiled: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires. He would be named Pope Francis, it was announced. Since that moment, Pope Francis never stopped surprising the world ― Catholics and non-Catholics alike. As the first pope born outside of
CultureAug. 13, 2014
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Trip signals Vatican’s shifting geographic focus
When Pope Francis arrives here Thursday morning, he will find a small, but dynamic Catholic Church that he hopes will “arise and shine” on the continent and the rest of the world, where Catholicism faces grave challenges. “The Korean Church is dynamic. Only about 10 percent of Koreans are Catholic, but it churns out many missionaries who are now planting the seeds of faith in so many countries in the world, such as Mongolia,” Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said during a press briefing in th
CultureAug. 13, 2014
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Art’s influence on film, fashion, music
Art has inspired many areas of culture. Recently, designers, musicians and a filmmaker who seek inspiration from art have teamed up with artists for collaborative exhibitions. The “Phantasmagoria” exhibition underway at Insa Art Center in Insa-dong, Seoul, presents new painting series by celebrated pop artists Mari Kim and Kim Nam-pyo and two short films by filmmaker Min Byung-hun that trace the artists’ respective quests for creative inspiration. Known for supernatural images of an unlikely mix
PerformanceAug. 13, 2014
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(Photo News) Comics Festival
Animation majors from Korea’s Bucheon University and Japan Animation and Manga College hold up their caricatures at the 17th Bucheon International Comics Festival, which opened at the Korea Manhwa Museum on Wednesday. The festival runs until Aug. 17. (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald)
CultureAug. 13, 2014
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Acclaimed jazz guitarist Pat Metheny to perform this fall
Internationally acclaimed U.S. jazz guitarist Pat Metheny will make his way to Seoul this fall to stage a concert with his new project group Pat Metheny Unity Group.Led by Metheny and featuring Chris Potter on the saxophone, Antonio Sanchez on drums, Ben Williams on bass and Giulio Carmassi on piano/keyboard, the quintet will perform in Korea in October as part of its worldwide concert tour.Known for his versatile style that incorporates elements of contemporary, post-bop, Latin and fusion jazz,
PerformanceAug. 13, 2014
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CL shows off friendship with Jeremy Scott
2NE1 member CL released a photo she took with American fashion designer Jeremy Scott on Tuesday, boasting of their steady friendship. In the photo posted on Instagram, CL and Scott pose for the camera while holding glasses. Meanwhile, CL is scheduled to perform along with her label mates at the upcoming “AIA Real Life: Now Festival 2014,” to be held on Aug. 15 in Seoul. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
Aug. 13, 2014
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Winner takes No.1 slot on iTunes chart in Asian countries
Rookie K-pop group Winner has made a splash not only at home but also abroad with its debut album released Tuesday. As Winner dropped its debut EP “2014 S/S” at midnight on Aug. 12, one of the band’s two main tracks, “Empty,” instantly topped Korea’s nine major music charts. (YG Entertainment)A day after the release, the track is drawing positive reactions from abroad as well. The tune debuted at No.1 on iTunes album charts in five countries -- Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Tai
Aug. 13, 2014
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Microsoft features 2NE1 song in new ad
International tech giant Microsoft has featured K-pop girl group 2NE1’s hit single “I Am the Best” in a new commercial promoting its latest product Surface Pro 3.The song is featured as the background music for an advertisement that compares Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 with Apple’s MacBook Air. The track will be featured on the ad for six months on television and one year on the Internet and other outlets.“Microsoft expressed its wish to use 2NE1’s song for the Surface Pro 3 advertisement through
Aug. 13, 2014
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G-Dragon pictured with Pharrell Williams
G-Dragon of K-pop boy group Big Bang released a photo he took with an American singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams on Wednesday. “The man who always inspires me. Thank you,” G-Dragon wrote on his Instagram alongside the photo. In the photo, G-Dragon makes a funny face while Pharrell gazes straight-faced. Meanwhile, G-Dragon is scheduled to perform along with his label mates at the upcoming “AIA Real Life: Now Festival 2014,” to be held on Aug. 15 in Seoul. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
Aug. 13, 2014
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Still cuts of Red Velvet go viral
The still photos of K-pop girl group Red Velvet went viral Tuesday. Red Velvet’s agency SM Entertainment released the photos on Aug. 8 taken at the group’s debut performance on the TV music program “Music Bank.” The photos of group member Irene, in particular, are heating up online communities. “Red Velvet Irene” became one of the “hot topic keywords” on the nation’s largest portal site Naver as of 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The four-member group dropped its EP “Happiness” online on Aug. 4 and deb
Aug. 13, 2014
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Winner draws support from YG labelmates
K-pop rookie group Winner received messages of support on Twitter from its labelmates after the release of the group’s debut album on Tuesday. Psy, G-Dragon and Tablo of Epik High, all under YG Entertainment alongside Winner, showed their support for the newest band from their agency. (OSEN)“If this is the way, it is okay to take a long time (to release an album),” Psy wrote on his Twitter on Wednesday, sharing the link to the music video of Winner’s title track “Empty.” G-Dragon also shared
Aug. 13, 2014
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Park Shin-hye’s B Cut jewelry pictorial
Actress Park Shin-hye’s B Cut editorial for jewelry brand Agatha Paris has been revealed. The actress looked lovely while showing off her cute and feminine side in petite watches and thin metallic bracelets. The official ad can be see here: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140801000539By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: S.A.L.T Entertainment)
Aug. 13, 2014
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2PM’s Taecyeon sends warning to obsessive fans
K-pop boy band 2PM’s Taecyeon became the latest idol star to send a warning message to his obsessive fans. “Do you really have to follow me in my private time, take pictures and post them?” Taecyeon wrote on his Twitter Tuesday. (OSEN)Ok is not the only one who suffers from some fans’ extreme behaviors. For example, it is widely known that the boy group EXO has also seen their fans stalking them around the clock, or even breaking into their dormitories to steal personal belongings. Another bo
Aug. 13, 2014
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Go Ara’s femme fatale fall makeup
Actress Go Ara, the main model for cosmetic brand Lirikos, posed for the camera in alluring makeup in fall colors. The actress, who is known for her “pure” image, showed off her mature side with a voluminous hairstyle and brown smoky makeup.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Lirikos)
Aug. 13, 2014
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Expect messages of peace, hope from pope, Korean bishop says
With the arrival of Pope Francis less than two days away, expectations are running high as to what message the leader of the Roman Catholic Church will have for Korea. From the Sewol ferry, clashes over high-voltage power transmission towers to be installed in the rural town of Miryang, to the reunification of the divided Koreas, there is a long list of issues that various groups would like to see the pope address during his historic visit on Aug. 14-18. A high-ranking cleric here on Tuesday tri
CultureAug. 12, 2014