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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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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Makeover show ‘Let Mi-In’ to air Thai episode in late August
A Thai episode of StoryOn cosmetics makeover show “Let Mi-In” will be broadcast in late August at the earliest, the show producer said Wednesday.“We will be airing the Thai episode sometime in late August or early September,” show producer Park Hyun-woo told The Korea Herald. "Let Me-In" producer Park Hyun-woo speaks in a press conference held in Seoul, Wednesday. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)“Let Mi-In” has become one of the longest-running shows ever aired on StoryOn, a female-targeted chan
May 28, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun acknowledges love for Cheon Song-yi
Actor Kim Soo-hyun on Tuesday wowed the crowd in the 50th Baeksang Awards by saying “Cheon Song-yi, I love you” to actress Jun Ji-hyun who starred alongside him in “My Love from the Star.”At the end of his gratitude speech, Kim jokingly said, “Last but not least, Ms. Cheon Song-yi, I love you.” (JTBC) (JTBC)The Korean heartthrob was awarded three honors at the awarding ceremony: the best rookie award, the most popular film actor’s award for “Secretly, Greatly,” and the most popular television a
May 28, 2014
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Celebrities’ dresses at Baeksang awards
Celebrities in white Singers Lyn and Yuri, and actresses Baek Jin-hee, Lee Bo-young and Go Ara appeared in white dresses. Apparently to avoid dullness, most of them matched simple accessories or chose white dresses with eye-catching details. Celebrities in black Kim Ah-joong, Park Ji-yoon, Sim Eun-kyeong, Park Jung-ah and Dohee chose black for the Baeksang Arts Awards. Their dresses were all simple, emphasizing shoulders and decollete and full of elegance. Celebrities in various colorsCelebritie
May 28, 2014
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Song Hye-kyo, Kang Dong-won on couple trip to Paris?
Rumors of romance are spreading after a netizen spotted actress Song Hye-kyo and actor Kang Dong-won together in Paris, France. (Online capture)A picture of Song and Kang was posted online last week by an unnamed Chinese tourist. While both were only showing their backs, many fans recognized them. Their striped knitwear raised suspicions that they are taking a couple trip. Their agencies, however, denied the rumors, claiming that both were working on photo shoots. Several staffers accompanied t
May 28, 2014
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Clara wears skimpy swimwear for commercial shoot
(One Mount official blog)Korean actress Clara flaunts her curves in a swimsuit for a commercial shoot. The photo shoot took place on Monday to promote water park One Mount, northwest of Seoul. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
May 28, 2014
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JYJ’s Jaejoong happy with triangle
(Twitter)K-pop boy band JYJ’s Jaejoong appeared in a group photo taken with the cast of MBC-TV drama “Triangle.” South Korean all-round entertainer Hong Seok-chun posted the picture on his Twitter page on Monday, saying, “We are shooting the drama ‘Triangle.’ Jaejoong, Si-wan and Jin-hee are happy to have found a real triangle. So cute.” Jaejoong is smiling at the camera with a triangle in his hand. The family drama “Triangle” tells the story of three brothers who were separated at an early age
May 28, 2014
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Stars on the red carpet at Baeksang Awards
Celebrities showed off their sense of style on the red carpet at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Award in Seoul on Tuesday evening.Actor Kim Soo-hyun Actor Kim Soo-hyun poses at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Award in Seoul on Tuesday evening. Kim won three awards – as the best new actor in a film and most popular actor in both television and movie segments. Actress Jun Ji-hyunActress Jun Ji-hyun flaunts a light pink dress at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Awards. The Oscar De La Renta number is reportedly the
May 28, 2014
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Gary to meet Hong Kong fans
Korean hip-hop singer Gary will hold a fan meeting in Hong Kong next month, sources said Wednesday. (OSEN)The event is scheduled for June 8 at shopping center Tseung Kwan O in the city.Meanwhile, fan meeting requests are pouring in from other regions, his management agency said. Gary has recently released a single, titled “Your Scent,” with Jung-in. He currently appears on SBS entertainment show “Running Man.” (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
May 28, 2014
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Song Gang-ho, Jun Ji-hyun get top nods at Baeksang Awards
Actor Song Gang-ho and actress Jun Ji-hyun won the grand prizes in the film and television segments, respectively, at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Awards, held in the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in northeast Seoul on Tuesday. Song and Jun starred in the film “The Attorney (2013)” and SBS romantic drama “My Love from the Star,” respectively.Clockwise from top left: Song Gang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Kim Soo-hyun, Shim Eun-kyung, Jin Kyung and Jun Ji-hyun. (JTBC)The best acting in film awards w
May 27, 2014
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Loose Union to launch first compilation album
Seoul-based indie music collective Loose Union is launching its first 17-track compilation of local artists two years after it first formed.The mixtape includes songs from 17 Korean and expat artists, including all seven bands that Loose Union officially works with, and will be available on CD at the showcase and eventually streamed online. Loose Union cofounder and Used Cassettes member Danny Arens said that the CD would not be available for purchase due to rights issues, he said.“We are doing
Expat LivingMay 27, 2014
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Types of legal professionals in Korea
If you have a legal problem, finding the right contact point for help can be mystifying. Most expats have at least heard of the Korean Legal Aid Corporation and the free counseling centers at the various Global Villages and Global Centers. Another option is Lawyers for a Democratic Society, a group of lawyers who dedicate themselves to handling matters “for the public good” ― they have helped represent foreign nationals regarding HIV testing, and they offer cost-controlled representation for pri
Expat LivingMay 27, 2014
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KOTESOL conference takes pragmatic tack
Korea Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages will hold its 2014 national conference in Daegu this weekend with a focus on practical advice for real-life classes.The annual conference is generally more practical than KOTESOL’s international conference, according to conference cochair Rob Dickey, but this time it will be “even more practical than usual.”“Instead of talking about theoretical classrooms or ideal classrooms, we are saying, ‘You’ve got 32 students in front of you, what do
Expat LivingMay 27, 2014
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Everything about webtoons on show at national library
The National Library of Korea is holding an exhibition exclusively dedicated to webtoons ― digital comics that have emerged as one of the most prominent forms of online entertainment in Korea.Titled “All Webtoon,” the exhibit displays webtoon-related items and also runs programs in which visitors can try creating webtoons and have live discussions with webtoon artists.“For a long time, Korean comics have been regarded as low-brow culture and bemoaned by society at large. That webtoons are now sp
PerformanceMay 27, 2014
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Exhibition looks into Korean beauty
Buddhist statues, stupas and ceramics have been associated with the image of Korea in overseas exhibitions of its culture and traditions. But an exhibition underway at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea seeks to break the stereotype with art inspired by Korean landscape. One of the exhibition walls displays images of Korean landscapes captured by observant artists ― majestic white clouds in a blue sky; small islands on the distant horizon; tall pine trees and the effect of
PerformanceMay 27, 2014
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Lee U-fan and Kim Whanki lead Christie’s Korean sales in H.K.
Paintings by Korean modern masters led Christie’s sales of Korean art at the auction house’s recent Hong Kong sale of Asian artworks. Artist Lee U-fan’s “From Point,” featuring a series of gradually fading points, was sold at HK $12,640,000 ($1.6 million), the highest sale price of the 45 works of Korean artists on offer on Saturday and Sunday. Kim’s “Untitled” went under the hammer for HK$3.64 million ($469,500), more than double its top estimate. The price of his “Lotus Flower” hit HK$2.92 mil
PerformanceMay 27, 2014
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Korean hit movie to be reborn as Chinese version
"Miss Granny," a South Korean film that topped the local box office early this year, will be made into a new movie tailored for the vast Chinese market, the film's copyright holder said Tuesday.CJ E&M said the filming for the Chinese adaptation of the comedy will begin next month for release in the Chinese market.The new film, titled "20th Year, Once Again," will be co-produced by CJ E&M and a Chinese studio and directed by rising Chinese filmmaker Leste Chen, who is best known for "The Heirloom
May 27, 2014
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15& releases first full-length album ‘Sugar’
Young K-pop vocal duo 15&, consisting of “K-pop Star” season 1 winners Park Ji-min and Baek Ye-rin, has finally released its first full studio album, titled “Sugar.” The 10-track album was released Monday and came nearly two years after 15& debuted. The album features the title track was written by DEEZ and Andrew Choi, the people behind the duo’s debut single “I Dream” and second single “Somebody.” While past “K-pop Star” contestants Lee Hi and Akdong Musician made a huge splash on the K-pop ch
May 27, 2014
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4minute holds solo showcases in Sweden, Spain
The five-member K-pop idol group 4minute recently wrapped up its first solo showcase in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday and became the first K-pop girl group ever to hold a solo concert in the country.“4Minute Fan Bash in Stockholm 2014” was a small-scale showcase held at the Debaser Medis in the country’s capital and attracted around 1,000 fans from across Europe, including Norway, Finland, France, Germany and Italy. Two days before becoming the first female K-pop group ever to host a solo show in
May 27, 2014
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BEAST returns with new EP on June 16
Officials at Cube Entertainment announced on Tuesday that popular boy band BEAST’s new EP will drop on June 16. According to a press release from Cube, the soon-to-be-released sixth EP will feature seven singles and mark BEAST’s first release since it unveiled its second studio album, “Hard to Love, How to Love,” last July. The album featured the group’s popular hit singles “Will You Be Alright?” and “Shadow” and topped the local music charts. In the past year, the members of BEAST have continue
May 27, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun named best new movie actor in Baeksang awards
Kim Soo-hyun won the best new actor award in the film segment of the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Awards at the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in northeast Seoul on Tuesday. Actor Kim Soo-hyun (JTBC)Kim was nominated for his performance in “Secretly, Greatly (2013),” beating out Kim Woo-bin, Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Joon of MBLAQ and Yim Si-wan of ZE:A, who starred in “Friend: The Great Legend (2013),” “Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013),” “Rough Play (2013)” and “The Attorney (2013),” respectively.The ann
May 27, 2014