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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Yoon seeks rebound, taps 5-term lawmaker as chief of staff
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Medical standoff deepens as doctors reject new med school plan, talks
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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[Herald Interview] Why Toss invited hackers to penetrate its system
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korean envoys convene to navigate strategy amid Middle East tensions
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North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles into sea: JCS
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Samsung, SK hynix investors dump shares on Nvidia crash
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Legal thriller set in Zambia
The Garden of Burning SandBy Corban Addison(Quercus)From the opening scene of a young girl in peril to the rich conclusion of whether justice is served, “The Garden of Burning Sand” gives readers a glimpse inside the government and criminal system of Zambia ― and it may make us appreciate the American system a bit more.After authorities in the city of Lusaka are told that a girl with Down syndrome has been sexually assaulted and seems unable to speak, in comes Zoe Fleming, an American lawyer wor
BooksMay 15, 2014
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Members of EXO unfollow EXO-M’s Kris on SNS
The SNS account of EXO-M’s Kris has come into the spotlight as members of EXO unfollowed his Instagram account after he filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment.According to Sinayule, a Chinese entertainment news corporation, Kris sued SM Entertainment to end his exclusive contract. Kris claimed that he was restricted in terms of personal development and the management company was not suitable for him.(Instagram)One of the EXO members, Sehun, posted an image of a question mark with a “…” as a de
May 15, 2014
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'SM restricted basic rights of EXO-M leader Kris'
Kris, a Chinese member of boy band EXO-M, has had financial difficulties despite his tremendous workload because SM Entertainment exploited him financially, according to sources close to him on Thursday.“SM (Entertainment) controlled him like a pawn or a control-target rather than offering him opportunities as a celebrity,” an undisclosed source close to Kris told Yonhap News.The clash between Kris and his agency surfaced as Kris in the day filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, demanding a c
May 15, 2014
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EXO-M’s Kris sues SM to end exclusive contract
Kris, a Chinese member of boy band EXO-M, on Thursday filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, demanding a cancellation of their exclusive contract. The leader of the Chinese subunit of K-pop boy band EXO filed the suit with the Seoul Central District Court. SM Entertainment has not yet released an official statement. EXO-M leader Kris (SM Entertainment)“We are perplexed by the incident ... we will do our best to keep EXO’s activities on track,” an SM Entertainment spokesperson told Yonhap. Th
May 15, 2014
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Kim Nam-gil to replace injured Lee Jung-jae in film “Rouge”
Actor Kim Nam-gil was confirmed on Thursday to take over actor Lee Jung-jae’s main character in the film “Rouge” alongside actress and Cannes Film Festival jury member Jeon Do-yeon. Kim will play Jae-gon, a police detective in pursuit of a suspected killer. Jeon will play Hye-kyung, the suspect’s lover. Despite the clash, the two cannot help but develop personal feelings for each other. Actor Kim Nam-gilKim has played major characters in multiple TV shows, including MBC historical drama “Queen S
May 15, 2014
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[Eye on English]The art of translating Korean texts into English
Freelance translator Yi Jin spent some 18 years translating English literature into Korean, but she is now learning to do it the other way around.“Most English novels that are translated into Korean get that opportunity because they are good,” Yi told The Korea Herald. “So it’s been very rewarding and fun to introduce them to the Korean reading public. But after many years of doing that, I thought, ‘How come Korean novels don’t get to be translated into English?’ Whenever I read good Korean nove
BooksMay 14, 2014
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[Eye on English]Disputes show importance of translation
Recently, a debate rose in the literary world over the Korean translation of the novel “The Stranger” by French writer Albert Camus. What triggered the debate was the claim by the publishing company Saeum that the original Korean translation had many translation errors. The publisher even argued that “‘The Stranger’ we’ve read so far is not Camus’ original.” The claim instantly drew the attention of readers, with 4,700 copies of the new version sold in just two weeks, according to Saeum. The boo
CultureMay 14, 2014
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‘Music of friends’ beckons
Every late spring and summer, chamber music ― a form of classical music performed by a small group of musicians at a small venue ― pops up in the local music scene, which is otherwise dominated by symphony orchestras and solo recitals. This is because, usually around this time of the year, musicians find time out of their busy schedules as soloists or members of large ensembles or orchestras to get together and play music with their colleagues, just by themselves with no strings attached. In cha
PerformanceMay 14, 2014
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Zhang Lu to return with romantic comedy ‘Gyeongju’
Renowned filmmaker Zhang Lu is making a comeback with a romance film starring Korean top stars Park Hae-il and Shin Min-a. The third-generation Korean-Chinese filmmaker, who was born and raised in China’s Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, has been living and working in Korea since 2012. In December he showcased his first documentary, “The Scenery,” which explores the lives of migrant workers in Korea.A scene from Zhang Lu’s latest film “Gyeongju.” (Invent Stone)The upcoming comedy, titled “G
FilmMay 14, 2014
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Cannes poised for world’s biggest film extravaganza
CANNES, France (AFP) ― Giant portraits of movie stars beamed down on passersby in Cannes on Tuesday as Hollywood heavyweights and first-time directors prepared to pour into the French Riviera resort for the world’s biggest film festival.Hugh Jackman, French actress Lea Seydoux and Natalie Portman were just some of the celebrities whose faces adorned buildings in the city center, as if the lure of real-life stars making their way to the 67th Cannes Film Festival was not enough. Ryan Gosling, Davi
FilmMay 14, 2014
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Warhol works pull in more than $100m at auction
NEW YORK (AP) ― Two works from Andy Warhol’s “Death and Disaster” series sold for a combined $100 million Tuesday and a Barnett Newman painting went for an artist record of $84.2 million in fierce New York auction bidding. Warhol’s “Race Riot, 1964” ― a provocative four-panel painting of unrest in Birmingham, Alabama ― went for $62.9 million at Christie’s auction of postwar and contemporary works, far exceeding the estimate of $45 million. The work was a direct response to an article Warhol saw
PerformanceMay 14, 2014
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Art at German envoy’s residence augurs hope for inter-Korean ties
German Ambassador Rolf Mafael poses for a photo during an interview with The Korea Herald at his home in Seongbuk-dong in Seoul. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)This is the first in a series of articles in which foreign envoys to Korea show the art of their countries displayed in their homes. ― Ed.The hilltop garden at the residence of the German ambassador on Mount Bugaksan commands a panoramic view of the elegant homes peppering the landscape of the exclusive Seongbuk-dong neighborhood below.
CultureMay 14, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Florist Audrey Oh on haute world of flowers
In her newly minted shop in Seoul’s Cheongdam-dong, florist Audrey Oh starts arranging marigolds, blue delphiniums, shepherd’s purse and stonecrop into a vibrant, spring-appropriate bouquet.The veteran floral designer’s swift movements make it look deceptively easy, yet the marriage of near-violet blue with ruffled golden orange, the carefully spaced exclamations of yellow-green, are portrait-worthy, serving as a testimony to her years of experience.“I like natural and simple designs,” said Oh,
Arts & DesignMay 14, 2014
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Despite losses, Chicago savors its hot dogs
CHICAGO (AP) ― In a city known for its love of both eating and bragging about its hot dogs, this was news nobody relished: Gourmet stand Hot Doug’s, known for serving up options made of rattlesnake and yak, is closing. And the owner of another local hot dog institution, Portillo’s, is thinking of selling. Doug Sohn’s announcement this week that he’s closing his “sausage superstore” in October after more than 13 years ― saying only that it was time to move on ― triggered an outpouring of distress
FoodMay 14, 2014
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Thriller from beyond grave: new Jackson songs wow critics
Self-styled King of Pop Michael Jackson is back from the grave again this week with a second posthumous album of songs recorded before his death in 2009."Xscape" went on sale in the United States on Tuesday, after being released in various European countries at the weekend and on Monday."This music has never been (previously) released," said L.A. Reid, the veteran American music mogul behind the project, on NBC television's "Today" breakfast program."Some of it has been leaked through the years.
PerformanceMay 14, 2014
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Jun Ji-hyun’s face is prettier on the left: “My Love From the Star” director
Actress Jun Ji-hyun’s “good side” is on the left, said Lee Gil-bok, the director of SBS drama “My Love from the Star,” in an episode of reality show “Magic Eye” that aired on May 13. The comment came after show host Kim Gu-ra asked him which side of Jun’s face looks better. The director said the “left side.”“The number of right-handed people is generally higher than left-handed people… I think about 70 percent (of right-handed people) look better on the left side of the face,” said Lee, who has
May 14, 2014
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‘K-pop Star’ contestants Sam Kim, Kwon Jin-ah sign with Antenna
“K-pop Star 3” contestants Sam Kim and Kwon Jin-ah, who finished second and third on the show, respectively, have both signed with Antenna Music, the agency announced Tuesday. Sam Kim (SBS)Kim and Kwon have become the first “K-pop Star” contestants to sign with the agency, home to alternative artists Lucid Fall and the Peppertones. The agency is run by CEO You Hee-yeol who was a judge on the SBS audition program for the first time this year.“We think that Kwon Jin-ah is a musician that has her o
May 14, 2014
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CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa to sing national anthem at Dodger Stadium
Jung Yong-hwa, the main vocalist from the popular K-pop band CNBLUE, will head to Los Angeles this month to sing the South Korean national anthem at the Dodger Stadium.Jung is slated to deliver the national anthem as part of the “Korea Night” event, organized by the Korea Tourism Organization, during a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds on May 27.Jung Yong-hwa of CNBlue (FNC Entertainment)The event will be attended by Park Chan-ho, South Korea’s first-ever U.S.
May 14, 2014
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BoA to launch first Japan tour in 4 years
After the local release of her first Hollywood film, “Make Your Move,” and her latest Japanese EP, “Shout It Out,” iconic K-pop star BoA looks to continue ramping up her hallyu status with the launch of her first tour in Japan in more than four years, according to an announcement made by the singer’s Japanese label Avex Trax. The 14-year veteran K-pop star will kick off her tour in September with two shows at the Tokyo NHK Hall before performing in Aichi, Osaka and Fukuoka. “It’s been a long ti
May 14, 2014
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Kim Woo-bin split with model girlfriend: agency
Model-turned-actor Kim Woo-bin broke up with his model girlfriend Yu Ji-an four months ago, Kim’s agency confirmed on Wednesday. Their busy schedules drew the actor-model couple apart emotionally, leading to a casual split, a local sports media reports. Actor Kim Woo-bin and model Yu Ji-an (osen)Kim and Yu began dating in 2011 when working together as models. In September 2013, Kim made it public that he had been dating model Yu Ji-an for two years.Kim’s past comment about girl group f(x) membe
May 14, 2014