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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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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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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Streisand visits Capitol to talk heart disease
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Barbra Streisand appealed Wednesday to lawmakers on Capitol Hill for more funding and research devoted to women and heart disease, calling it the No. 1 killer of women even as most research into the disease focuses on men. “A woman’s heart is different from a man’s, yet women’s hearts are under-researched, go untreated and are misdiagnosed,” Streisand said in a statement. “Together, we can change that.” The Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner, wearing all black and a long gold
PerformanceJune 12, 2014
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‘100 Ideas That Changed Street Style’ is eclectic
Josh Sims’ “100 Ideas That Changed Street Style” is the latest in a “100 Ideas” series of books from Laurence King Publishing (other titles include “100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design” and “100 Ideas That Changed Photography”), and the lavishly illustrated softcover book strikes an entertaining balance between encyclopedia and field guide as it sprints through some 70 years of street style.Many of the movements, trends, fads, statements and style tribes highlighted, cross-sectioned and decons
BooksJune 12, 2014
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Hillary Clinton’s ‘Hard Choices’ makes for compelling reading
She hasn’t decided yet.Or if she has, she’s not telling.But if Hillary Rodham Clinton does run for president in 2016, her new book “Hard Choices,” a chronicle of her four years as secretary of State, leaves no room for doubt about how she might conduct foreign policy (pragmatically), how she will defend herself against charges that she mishandled the attack on the American compound in Benghazi, Libya (robustly) and about how much she regrets giving President George W. Bush carte blanche to wage
BooksJune 12, 2014
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‘Harry Quebert Affair’: Better in French?
“The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair” By Marion Winik (Newsday)I just finished “The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair,” by 28-year-old Swiss writer Joel Dicker, and all I can say is, God save Europe.According to the jacket copy, this book sold a million copies in France, won three literary prizes there and was a finalist for the Prix Goncourt, while knocking Dan Brown from No. 1 spots in Italy and Spain. I am not a Brown fan, but this book makes him look like Marcel Proust.Let’s assume t
BooksJune 12, 2014
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Kidnappers turn War on Terror on head
“The Abduction”By Tish Wells(McClatchy Washington Bureau)In Jonathan Holt’s first book, he introduced readers to Capt. Kat Tapo of the Venice Carabinieri (police). She and 2nd Lieutenant Holly Boland make two interesting sleuths, along with the reclusive Daniele Barbo, creator of Carnivia, an elaborate online world that reflects Venice itself.His newest novel, “The Abduction” deals with the kidnapping of an American girl, interrogation techniques used by the United States in the War on Terror, d
BooksJune 12, 2014
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Psy says thanks despite mixed reactions
South Korean rapper Psy expressed his gratitude to even those who “disliked” his music video as the MV for “Hangover” reached 30 million views on YouTube within 50 hours.“Good things and Bad things make Everything!! THX to all ya!!” Psy wrote on Twitter right after the music video on his official channel exceeded the milestone on Wednesday.In the picture Psy attached to the post, a screenshot of his YouTube page shows both counts for “Likes” and “Dislikes.” Numbers at the time showed 3.4 million
June 12, 2014
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‘Joseon’s Gunman’ releases images expressing five characters‘ role
In an aim to provide a better understanding of the drama plot for “Joseon’s Gunman,” KBS-2 released on Thursday images of the five main characters of its new drama to be aired on June 25.The five included Lee Jun-ki, Nam Sang-mi, Jun Hae-bin, Han Joo-wan and Yoo Oh-sung. Viewers are currently raising their expectations of the new drama, a follow-up to “Golden Cross.” 1. Gunman with a knife/ Park Yoon-gang (played by Lee Jun-ki)Following his father’s path, Yoon-gang wants to become an outstandin
June 12, 2014
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Actor Lee Jong-suk steals China’s heart
Actor Lee Jong-suk’s popularity is continuing to increase in China, attracting the attention of head hunters who are targeting the mainland.Dubbed as one of the “Fantastic Four of Hallyu,” all of Lee’s recent shows -- “School 2013,” “I Hear Your Voice” and “Doctor Stranger” -- have been successful in Chinese-speaking countries, proving his popularity among Chinese fans. The other three are Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Min-ho and Kim Woo-bin.To respond to his international fans, Lee Jong-suk streamed scenes
June 12, 2014
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Photo shows behind scene of ‘Avengers 2’
South Korean actress Soo-hyun revealed a photo from behind the scenes of the movie “Avengers 2” on her Facebook, Wednesday.The picture of three chairs emblazoned with the owners’ names is more than special. The seats are for Chris Evans, who plays ultimate soldier Captain America, Chris Hemsworth, who plays god of thunder Thor, and Claudia Kim, also known as Soo-hyun, who will star as a genius scientist in the upcoming film. (Facebook)“Two Chrises and Claudia. The 3Cs. Three actors of ‘Avengers’
June 12, 2014
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YB says Psy’s experiment should go on
Yoon Do-hyun, vocalist of South Korean veteran rock band YB, left a heartfelt comment about world star Psy’s latest song “Hangover.” (OSEN)“Putting music or its contents aside, I can feel Psy’s agony from his latest song ‘Hangover.’ I hope the huge pressure and high expectation on him does not narrow the range of his musical experiments,” Yoon said on his Twitter on Thursday. “Hangover,” unveiled on June 9, is back under the international spotlight, garnering more than 41 million views by 3 p.
June 12, 2014
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Lee Hyori tells of her 'ironic life'
South Korean pop diva Lee Hyori talked about her life in Jejudo Island on Thursday on her blog, portraying it as “ironic.”(OSEN)“I don’t eat land animals, but I like eating sea animals. I love dogs, but I wear leather shoes,” she wrote. She went on to say, “I don’t drink milk, but I love ice cream. Fireflies are beautiful (so I cannot kill them), but I kill mosquitos. I love the forest, but I ruin it by building a house. I don’t eat pork, but I bow before a pig’s head during traditional rituals.
June 12, 2014
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SNSD behind-the-scenes photo goes viral
A shot of Girls’ Generation filming on a Chinese TV show was unveiled Wednesday by Chinese entertainer Peng Yu.(Facebook) Girls’ Generation, along with Super Junior M, carried out the shooting for the upcoming episode of Chinese TV show “The Ultimate Group” on June 10. The nine members pose in the photo, making a “V” sign or thumbs-up. “The Ultimate Group” is a Korean-Chinese joint TV show, hosted by f(x)‘s Victoria, Super Junior-M’s Zhoumi, Jeon Hyun-moo and Peng Yu. By Ock Hyun-ju (laeticia.o
June 12, 2014
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Jin Se-yeon reveals sexy look
Actress Jin Se-yeon struck a sexy pose in a photo shoot for male fashion magazine ARENA. (ARENA)Jin, lying on a sofa, looks alluring in a vivid red dress. The smoky makeup also adds to the sexy look. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
June 12, 2014
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Park Shin-hye shows off self-written song
Actress Park Shin-hye revealed a glimpse of the music video for her self-written song on Twitter on Wednesday. Park posted a picture of her riding a bicycle in a music video shoot for the song “My Dear.” “I was shy but I sang the song word by word with a guitar on one fine day. Enjoy the rest of the night with the song. Good night,” she said on Twitter. The song was written by Park and composed by her brother. B2ST member Yong Jun-hyung also featured in the song. The music video was released Wed
June 12, 2014
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Hallyu stars boast their fashion at ‘For the Emperor’ preview
Hallyu stars boasted their own unique fashion styles at the premiere of Korean film “For the Emperor” Tuesday evening. (OSEN)2PM member Teakyeon showed off manly fashion in all black. Loose-fitting pants and slip-on shoes added to a trendy style. (OSEN)Actor Hyun Bin chose a summer look with a green jacket and white T-shirt. While the general style could be flat, the leaf design of the jacket gave variety. He matched the jacket with denim jeans, showing off a comfortable look. (OSEN)Actor Jung S
June 12, 2014
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Jun.K “No Love” music video released in Korean
2PM member Jun.K released the music video for the Korean version of his single “No Love” on Thursday from his first solo album “Love & Hate.”The song “No Love” talks about the reasons why one should give up on love.“Love & Hate,” which was first released in Japanese on May 14, received great attention in Japan. It placed first on Oricon’s daily chart and in the top three on Tower Records’ chart.Part of the album’s popularity came from the collaborations on it with popular Japanese artists. JYP E
June 12, 2014
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Siwon acts in audio play to help the blind
[OSEN]Choi Siwon from group Super Junior has starred in an audio play in aid of the disabled.Choi recently volunteered to feature in the dramatization of Joachim de Posada’s bestseller “The Giant Peter: A journey to Find Meaning in Life.” This is not the first time he has donated his talent. Previously, he volunteered to perform for the disabled several times. Even though he had to stay up all night recording “The Giant Peter,” Choi did not have any complaints. Choi is planning to donate the pr
June 12, 2014
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Snap shot of Jang Dong-gun, Kim Min-hee in film revealed
Snapshots of the shooting of Korean film “No Tears for the Dead” were revealed Thursday. (CJ E&M)Jang Dong-gun, wearing a parka and earmuffs, takes a rest while working on the film. Kim Min-hee shows off various looks in the film. (CJ E&M)Wearing a modern style coat, Kim looks chic and elegant. (CJ E&M)Her red dress also highlighted her sexy style. (CJ E&M)On the other hand, the comfortable look with a knit cardigan went well with her film character who lost her family and remained in despair.
June 12, 2014
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MBLAQ’s Mir cries on ‘Let Me In 4’
Mir of MBLAQ shed tears upon hearing the heartbreaking story of an applicant for his show.On the third episode of “Let Me in 4,” two women applied to be selected for the reality makeover show by cable TV network “On Style.” Both of them were suffering from an “aged” appearance.The story of applicant Choi Gui-myung, mother of a 2-year-old daughter, brought many people to tears.The 21-year-old mom had gone through severe weight gain after giving birth. She also had rough skin and deep wrinkles on
June 12, 2014
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Comedian Cho Won-suk again caught driving after drinking spree
Comedian Cho Won-suk, nicknamed “Guilty Min-sik” after top actor Choi Min-sik, has been caught driving while intoxicated for the second time and was imposed a 5 million won fine, Yonhap reported on Thursday. Comedian Cho Won-suk (MBC)Cho, 38, was allegedly driving right after a drinking spree on May 24, and failed a breathalyzer test with a 0.21 percent blood-alcohol level. Under current law, driving with a 0.1 percent blood-alcohol level or higher is subject to the cancelation of a driving lic
June 12, 2014