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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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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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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
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SM artists to appear on Korea-China collaborated show
South Korea and China have joined forces once more to create an entertainment program on a Chinese channel, mainly featuring SM Entertainment artists, the management agency said on Tuesday.According to Chinese news reports, on the variety show program “Zui qiang tian tuan”, meaning “The Best Crew on Earth”, f(x)’s Victoria, Super Junior-M’s Zhou Mi, Korean talk-show host Jun Hyun-moo and popular Chinese celebrity Peng Yu will host.On the first episode of “Zui qiang tian tuan,” members of Super J
June 12, 2014
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Lee Seung-gi undecided about returning to ‘You’re All Surrounded’
Lee Seung-gi’s agency said on Thursday it will observe the healing progress of the actor’s eye injury over the weekend before deciding whether he can return to SBS cop series “You’re All Surrounded.”The announcement came three days after Lee, 27, was poked in his left eye by a fake sword while filming an action scene on June 9 and immediately taken to a nearby hospital. He was found to have corneal damage and an intraocular hemorrhage. Actor Lee Seung-gi in “You’re All Surrounded.” (SBS)“Lee is
June 12, 2014
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EXO ‘cover group’ Millenium Boy enrages EXO fans
Thai boy group Millenium Boy (MB), known as the “EXO cover group,” came under attack from the popular K-pop group’s fans for its excessive imitation. (Facebook)EXO fans accused the “knock-off” group of getting out of hand, illegally stealing the K-pop sensation’s name only to boost its profile. After debuting in 2012, MB rose to fame in Thailand as a cover group of EXO, composed of 12 fanboys. A cover group is made of members who do not sing, but only dance to their favorite singers’ music. The
June 12, 2014
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Crayon Pop’s agency debuts sexy short-haired Bob Girls
Although known for its creation of the off-the-wall, quirky, helmeted girl group Crayon Pop, Chrome Entertainment is looking to expand its image with the unveiling of the agency’s newest girl group, Bob Girls. Dressed in sexy short shorts and stiletto heels, Ji-na, Dan-bi, Yoo-jung and Da-hye sauntered onto the stage during Bob Girls’ debut showcase Tuesday, at Bear Hall in Gangnam. Aside from all the girls wearing hairbands resembling Mickey Mouse ears ― headgear being a signature of Crayon Pop
June 11, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Creating a world of imagination
Creatures and characters from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” come to life at an exhibition in Seoul. Some 300 other mythical creatures also have been on display at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza since last week, fascinating fans of fantasy films and novels.What draws attention aside from the diverse imaginary characters is the profile of the creative director behind these creations, Richard Taylor, CEO of Weta Workshops. The New Zealand-based special effects company has provided physical
FilmJune 11, 2014
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Walters returns to TV to interview shooter’s dad
NEW YORK (AP) ― Barbara Walters’ time away from television hasn’t lasted long. The TV news icon said Tuesday that she will interview the father of Elliot Rodger, the California man who shot and killed six people and injured 13 others before turning the gun on himself last month. The interview with Peter Rodger will air as a prime-time special on ABC News in the next few weeks. It was only last month that ABC honored Walters with a prime-time special and going-away party on “The View” when she st
TelevisionJune 11, 2014
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Kim Ae-ran receives French literary award
Korean author Kim Ae-ran’s short story “I Go to the Convenience Store” received this year’s French literary award “Prix de Linapercu.” (Literature Translation Institute of Korea)Korean novelist Kim Ae-ran has received a French literary award, the Prix de Linapercu, for her short story “I Go to the Convenience Store,” the Literature Translation Institute of Korea said Monday. The Prix de Linapercu, meaning “Prize for the Unnoticed,” is presented for work that received less attention than it deser
BooksJune 11, 2014
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Seo In-guk back in summer rom-com
“Superstar K” winner Seo In-guk has come a long way from when he first won audiences over in 2009, emerging from relative obscurity to instant fame. Instead of letting the bloom fade from that initial success, Seo went on to cement his status as a bona fide actor in both television dramas and films, starring in tvN’s hit series “Reply 1997,” three years after he won the first season of Mnet’s music competition. Seo then followed it up with roles as a bodyguard in SBS’ “Master’s Sun” and as a tal
June 11, 2014
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Sweet Sorrow appointed UNEP Korea goodwill envoys
Members of male vocal group Sweet Sorrow were appointed goodwill ambassadors for the Korean National committee for the United Nations Environment Programme on Tuesday. As UNEP National committee for the Republic of Korea ambassadors, Sweet Sorrow will be partaking in diverse activities to raise public awareness and understanding of environmental issues.Sweet Sorrow was appointed as UNEP National committee for the Republic of Korea goodwill ambassador on Tuesday. (Music&New)“We are very happy to
June 11, 2014
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Korean animated film wins top honor at Zagreb festival
A still cut from “Love Games”A South Korean director has won a top prize at the world festival of animated films in Zagreb, Croatia, becoming the first Korean winner of the festival, according to the festival’s website.Joung Yu-mi received the grand prize in the short film category of the 24th Animafest Zagreb that wrapped up its six-day run on Sunday for her 15-minute-long film, “Love Games” (2012). She also took home a 2,500 euro ($3,389) cash reward.The film that explores young and immature l
CartoonJune 11, 2014
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Park Bo-young acts as mentor for young Vietnamese
Actress Park Bo-young. (Fides Spatium)South Korean actress Park Bo-young headed to Vietnam on Wednesday to be a mentor for aspiring filmmakers.Park is participating in “Toto’s Workshop,” an annual project run by South Korean film industry giant CJ CGV. The 2014 workshop is being held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from June 6-12 with 56 Vietnamese middle and high school students attending. They passed a competitive selection process and created films with 11 film industry mentors from Korea.Accor
June 11, 2014
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Artist has her first show ― at age 82
PHILADELPHIA ― Patricia Ray Guckes’ husband never wanted her to work. So she painted.Up at 5 every morning, before her husband and two daughters, Guckes sat on a stool facing her easel in the kitchen of her Lower Moreland, Pennsylvania, home.She imagined pretty pictures and painted them, many smaller than a playing card. Then the chaos of the morning took over.For decades, Patty Ray Guckes’ routine yielded portraits, ocean scenes, and paintings of delicately rendered birds, but only recently did
PeopleJune 11, 2014
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Cuban uncovers Mexico’s secrets with new tour company
ANN ARBOR, Michigan ― “A person born to be a flowerpot will not go beyond the porch.” ― Mexican proverbStephanie Schneiderman quit her job seven years ago and went adventuring in Mexico.Now life is rich. Not money rich. Enjoyment rich.Born in Havana, Cuba, and raised partly in Mexico City, Schneiderman is known as Tia (Aunt) Stephanie. And Mexico is the secret gem she loves to share with others. Stephanie Schneidermann of Tia Stephanie Tours in Ann Arbor, Michigan, wears some of the textiles she
TravelJune 11, 2014
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Bug-free, cooler fabrics highlight summer apparel lines
Shopping for a summer wardrobe can be tricky. Style choices are simple: it’s either short-sleeve or sleeveless shirts, normal-length long pants for men and shorter pants for women. The trick is how to look chic while staying cool in the hot, sticky weather. To achieve both style and cool effects, one essential is a summer fabric that uses the latest innovative technologies to keep the body temperature down. Some basic fabrics that give wearers a cool feeling include linen, fabric made from the f
Arts & DesignJune 11, 2014
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Love triangle kicks off in ‘Doctor Stranger’
A love triangle finally touched off in the SBS medical series “Doctor Stranger,” involving Lee Jong-suk and the two heroines, Kang So-ra and Jin Se-yeon.In the 12th episode, aired on Tuesday, Han Seung-hee (played by Jin Se-yeon) found herself disturbed as she spotted Oh Soo-hyun (Kang So-ra) smiling happily while talking about Park Hoon (Lee Jong-suk), Actress Kang So-ra plays Oh Soo-hyun in the SBS medical series “Doctor Stranger.” (SBS)When with Park, Oh becomes her true self, freeing hersel
June 11, 2014
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Ha Jung-woo calls Kang Dong-won a ‘macho’
Actor Kang Dong-won has an extremely masculine way of thinking, said actor Ha Jung-woo, who costarred with him in the historical blockbuster “Kundo: Age of the Rampant.”Actor Ha Jung-woo (left) and actor Kang Dong-won attend the press conference for their latest movie “Kundo: Age of the Rampant” on Tuesday. (OSEN)“Kang Dong-won was far more attractive than I expected,” Ha said on Tuesday at a press conference for his latest film, which is set to launch on July 23. “Above all, he is a huge macho
June 11, 2014
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K-pop boy groups match-up this month: Who will win?
K-pop boy groups Infinite, VIXX, ZE:A, U-Kiss, B.A.P, and Boyfriend are preparing to square off on music charts with new releases this month. Infinite (Woollim ent.)Infinite continues to promote its second single “Season 2” that was released on May 21, with the title track “Last Romeo.” VIXX (Jellyfish ent.)VIXX also released its fourth single album “Eternity” last month with the title song “Miracle.” It’s been six months since the release of the group’s last full album. ZE:A (Starempire ent.)
June 11, 2014