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Border tensions heighten as North Korea builds up drone incursion claims
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South Korean military has ‘nothing to confirm’ on North Korea preparing border artillery corps to shoot
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Teacher suicides averaging 20 per year: data
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Korean chipmakers should not repeat mistakes of Toshiba, Intel: ex-ministers
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'8 out of 10 foreign students willing to work in Korea'
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North Korea exploding inter-Korean roads ‘symbolic move’: JCS
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Nobel Prize sparks policies aimed at revitalizing publishing industry
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Pressured by fans, troubled singer Seunghan leaves Riize for good
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[From the Scene] S. Korea, Philippines deepen cooperation in water
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jin to drop solo album next month: report
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New Harry Potter park: 5 first impressions
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) ― Universal Orlando Resort opened its new, richly detailed Harry Potter-themed area to media and other travel industry insiders on Wednesday night. The new park zone, called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Diagon Alley, will delight fans of the hit book and movie series with a marquee ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. But Diagon Alley is also heavy on experiential retail, with stores so entertaining and visually stimulating that you almost forget you’re
TravelJune 20, 2014
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Cold-brewed iced lattes in Hannam-dong
Cold-brewed coffee, when done right, offers aficionados a potent moment of relief from that perpetual blanket of heat that is summer. Essentially made by combining ground coffee with cold to room temperature water for numerous hours, a cold-brew differentiates itself from other iced caffeine by starting off at room temperature or lower, while a standard iced Americano or latte usually begins with hot espresso. Cold-brew fans assert this results in a brew with lower acidity that tastes naturally
FoodJune 20, 2014
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[Weekender] Around the Hotels
Skin refining program at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City HotelSheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel’s Aequalis Spa is offering the “Ultimate Skin Refinery” treatment program for guests looking to perfect their skin before the summer season. The program includes Intraceutical’s “Opulence Facial Treatment,” which delivers pressurized, therapeutic-grade oxygen to the skin by using hyaluronic acid technology to inject concentrated vitamin C and natural extracts into the skin. The treatment brightens up skin t
TravelJune 20, 2014
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Bibim guksu (spicy cold noodles)
Bibim guksu (spicy cold noodles) (Korean Bapsang)Bibim guksu is a cold noodle dish that is usually made with thin wheat flour noodles (somyeon) or buckwheat noodles (memil guksu). The noodles are typically mixed in a sweet and sour gochujang sauce along with crisp fresh vegetables. You can toss it all together before serving, or arrange everything in a serving bowl so it can be mixed at the table. The latter allows each person to adjust the amount of sauce to his or her liking. As with its rice
FoodJune 20, 2014
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New Rowling book finally available on Amazon
An employee of Waterstones poses with a copy of “The Silkworm” by author Robert Galbraith, aka Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, as it goes on sale for the first time at a bookshop in London on Thursday. (AFP-Yonhap)NEW YORK (AP) ― J.K. Rowling’s latest novel has quickly climbed up the best-seller lists now that it’s finally available for purchase on Amazon.com. Rowling’s detective novel “The Silkworm” was in the top 100 by late Thursday for both print and e-book sales. She wrote it under the pe
BooksJune 20, 2014
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Art fashion show due June 25 at MMCA Seoul
A group of fashion designers will hold a collaboration show with artists at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul on June 25. The event, titled “Art Collaboration Fashion Show,” featuring fashion and performing arts, is an attempt to encompass different fields of art, the museum said. It will be held for one hour from 7 p.m.The show is the monthly Day of Culture event for June. The culture ministry has designated such days starting in January this year to promote the cultur
PerformanceJune 20, 2014
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JYJ to release new studio album next month
JYJ will release an album in late July, its agency C-JeS Entertainment announced Tuesday.The upcoming release will be the boy band’s first album in three years involving all three members. Kim Jae-joong, Park Yoo-chun and Kim Jun-su have pursued solo careers since the release of their first studio album “In Heaven” in 2011.“The new album is slated to contain over seven tracks, mostly pop melodies intended for a wide appeal. The songs will be written by both Korean and foreign composers, whereas
June 20, 2014
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Busker Busker’s Jang to release first solo album
Jang Beom-jun (CJ E&M)Jang Beom-jun, vocalist and guitarist of alternative band Busker Busker, will release a new solo album this year, CJ E&M said Wednesday.“Jang, who is in charge of writing and composing Busker Busker’s songs, is currently working on a new solo album. He aims to have it ready by the end of this year,” said CJ E&M, which will act as the official distributor. Jang has been preparing for a solo debut under a self-established one-man agency.“Whether Jang will sing solo only with
June 20, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun mired in controversy over Chinese ad
Korean heart throbs Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun, the couple from “My Love from the Star,” are facing criticism after they shot a Chinese commercial for drinking water with an incorrectly labeled water source. ("My Love from the Star" homepage capture)Both were earlier tapped as models for Chinese mineral water Hengda bingquan. Later, however, controversy grew after it was revealed that the water company listed the water source as “Jang bai shan” rather than the original Korean name -- Mount Bae
June 20, 2014
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4 noticeable facts about Baekhyun-Taeyeon couple
4 noticeable facts about Baekhyun-Taeyeon couple One day has passed since EXO member Baekhyun and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon went public about their romantic relationship, but fans’ interest in the love story has only grown. The idol couple, a combination of the most popular groups in Asia, carries significant meaning in many respects.1. Two most popular members from the two most popular groups in AsiaThere is no doubt that the new couple is made up of the most popular members of K-pop sensatio
June 20, 2014
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Jun Hye-bin’s sensual summer swimwear editorial
K-pop singer and actress Jun Hye-bin’s sensual swimwear editorial will be released in fashion magazine NYLON. Jun poses in deep cut swimsuits and shows off her healthy, sexy look.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: NYLON)
June 20, 2014
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[Beauty] Ahn So-hee’s ‘red lip’ beauty editorial
Ahn So-hee, a former member of the Wonder Girls, poses for fashion magazine allure. Ahn, now a rookie actress, gave off a mature vibe with a strong red lip. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: allure)
June 20, 2014
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Lee Jin-wook shocked by Gong Hyo-jin’s car accident
Actor Lee Jin-wook was shocked by the news of his fiancee and actress Gong Hyo-jin’s car accident, according to Lee’s management agency. Will Entertainment reportedly said “he had to calm his pounding heart.” “Since it was a freeway car accident, we thought she was terribly hurt. Once we found out that it was not a serious injury, Lee was relieved.”Gong was taken to a hospital after suffering from a car accident and her left arm was fractured, her agency said. “We think she also has a scratch on
June 20, 2014
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Who is Nana’s ideal type of guy?
The film crew of SBS’ “Good Sunday – Roomate” has made a unique promise to its members in an effort to create a couple through the TV program.They said, “If anyone within the members becomes a couple, then we will send both of them on an overseas trip.” Just as expected, as soon as “Roommate” started, diverse love lines were formed in the house. The first episode of “Roommate” was broadcasted on May 4. The show is a reality program that shows the lives of 11 celebrities who work in different a
June 20, 2014
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Everything about Baekhyun-Taeyeon couple
The news that EXO’s Baekhyun is now dating Girls’ Generation leader Taeyeon is creating a frenzy throughout Asia, arousing curiosity over everything about the new couple. A day after Baekhyun and Taeyeon confirmed their romantic relationship, more details of their love story were revealed by a source close to the couple. The following is the exclusive Q&A session on the reports by Korean entertainment news outlet Dispatch that had the interview with the source. Q. From when did Taeyeon and Baekh
June 20, 2014
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Song Hye-kyo shows off elegant look in Shanghai
Hallyu star Song Hye-kyo showed off her elegant style in Shanghai on Thursday with Hollywood actress Natalie Portman. The pair took a photo together at “Miss Dior event in Shanghai.” The photo was posted on magazine BAZAAR’s Weibo. (BAZAAR's weibo)Both took on contrasting color dresses. While Portman wore a white dress, Song opted for an elegant look in a black dress. Ni Ni's WeiboSong also took a picture with Chinese actress Ni Ni. The photo was posted on the Chinese star’s Weibo. (khnews@her
June 20, 2014
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Suzy’s Cartier photo shoot revealed
Miss A member Suzy’s photo shoot with Cartier was published on Friday. (COSMOPOLITAN)Wearing elegant Cartier jewelry, Suzy boasted a pure yet sexy vibe with a simple dress. Her long hair added to the innocent look. The full photos are available in Cosmopolitan’s July issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
June 20, 2014
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SNSD Taeyeon apologizes to fans
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon finally broke her silence Thursday by making an apology to her fans who might have been “hurt” and “surprised” by the news that she has been dating EXO’s Baekhyun. The leader of the K-pop idol group left a message on her Instagram at 11:30 p.m., Thursday, 12 hours after the news went viral. She is thought to have written the message right after she wrapped up a concert in Japan. “My fans, I know you have been shocked and hurt by me today. I am really sorry that I made
June 20, 2014
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When a play transcends the theater
A Japanese play that evoked sympathy from spectators in Japan by probing the distrust and injustice revealed in the wake of the 2011 tsunami and the resulting Fukushima nuclear disaster will be staged until July 5 at the Doosan Art Center’s Space 111 in Seoul.“Haisui no Koto (Remote Backwater Island),” which opened last week and is directed by Kim Jae-yeop, is set in the aftermath of the disaster, which claimed over 16,000 lives.The play was originally written and directed by Tokyo-based Akhito
PerformanceJune 19, 2014
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Combining head and heart
This is the fifth in a series highlighting women and their accomplishments in the various facets of the Korean entertainment industry. ― Ed.For Oh Yeri, music was a calling she just couldn’t ignore. She grew up in the church and was in her church band, but she never really thought of it as a career she could pursue. However, it was more than just a hobby.“It’s more of a way of life. A natural medium for me to really express who I am. And my thoughts and feelings,” the 27-year-old singer said. So
PerformanceJune 19, 2014