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Ruling party leader stands firm on suspending Yoon from his position
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Yoon needs to be stopped from exercising power as president: ruling party head
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[Latest Updates] Martial law fallout
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South Korean military says will not obey another martial law
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President Yoon Suk Yeol says will entrust state affairs to ruling party
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Why did martial law troops go to National Election Commission?
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Rights group claims proof of 2nd martial law declaration
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Korea Entertainment Producer’s Association issues statement against NewJeans
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Ador files legal action to confirm validity of contract with NewJeans
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Yoon Suk Yeol's rumored visit to National Assembly causes commotion
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2AM Jo Kwon exceptional in drag queen shoot
2AM member Jo Kwon is starring as one of the main characters in upcoming musical “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” which tells the story of two drag queens and a transsexual who try to find love, family and ego.The K-pop star recently posed in drag for Vogue Korea, and revealed that his character Adam will be the sexiest role in the show. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Vogue Korea)
June 26, 2014
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What is AOA’s diet secret?
Girl group AOA has revealed their diet secrets. The girl group recently released a new song called “Short Hair.” All members weigh around 40kg and revealed how they maintain their slim figures.Previously in FNC Entertainment’s reality program tvN “Cheong Dam Dong 111,” Seolhyun talked about her concern of weighing more than 50kg. Through an intense diet, she kept her perfect figure.Seolhyun’s diet secret was working out and a special protein-oriented diet.Main vocalist Cho-ah also had her person
June 26, 2014
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Actor Jung Kyung-ho flustered over Girls’ Generation question
Actor Jung Kyung-ho, who is currently dating Girls’ Generation member SooYoung, was disconcerted when an unexpected question about the girl group came up on an episode of SBS variety show “Law of the City.”In the episode broadcast on Wednesday, Jung and Ailee are trying to find a job with the help of their manager, Anthony.Anthony is really interested in Korean culture and is even a Girls’ Generation fan. When Ailee said, “I am friends with Tiffany,” he responds, “Really?”Jung was flustered whe
June 26, 2014
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[Best Brand] JW Marriott Dongdaemun aims to become green hotel
The JW Marriott Dongdaemun overlooks Heunginjimun, one of Seoul’s historic and cultural landmarks.Hotel luxury (downtown) - JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square SeoulThe JW Marriott Dongdaemun is going green by implementing practices that reduce energy consumption, save unnecessary costs and improve air quality. The hotel’s pursuit of green strategies has earned it the LEED certification, an international recognition of the environmental-friendliness of a building. Opened in February, the hotel seeks
CultureJune 25, 2014
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[Best Brand] Somerset boasts luxury, location
View of the rooftop swimming pool at the Somerset Palace Seoul hotel in Gwanghwamun, central SeoulServiced residence (International Luxury Premier)- Somerset Palace SeoulLooking for more than just a standard hotel, but also an establishment that offers the comforts of home? Then the premier apartment suites of Somerset Palace Seoul may be just the answer. The hotel is managed by The Ascott Limited, a Singapore-based company that has grown to become the world’s largest internationally serviced re
CultureJune 25, 2014
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[Best Brand] Renaissance Seoul Hotel offers summer packages
Outside view of Renaissance Seoul Hotel at night in Gangnam, southern SeoulHotel (F&B) - Renaissance Seoul HotelSummer is near and Renaissance Seoul, located in the upscale Gangnam district of Seoul, offers summer packages for guests who would like to enjoy their holidays in the city.The summer packages come in three different price ranges. All prices exclude tax.The Summer Saving package consists of one night’s accommodation, complimentary use of the swimming pool and recreation center and a 5
TravelJune 25, 2014
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[Best Brand] Imperial Palace Seoul promises summer breaks
An outdoor swimming pool at Imperial Palace SeoulHotel (Business) - Imperial Palace SeoulIf you’re looking for a cool summer break with great food, music and a dip in the pool, look no further than Imperial Palace Seoul. Located right in the middle of the capital’s expensive district of Gangnam, the hotel offers everything a vacationer would dream of: a premium fine-dining experience, a dance party, unlimited wine, champagne and draft beer on top of live performances of jazz, pop-opera and magi
TravelJune 25, 2014
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‘Star Wars’ creator selects Chicago for museum
CHICAGO (AP) ― “Star Wars” creator George Lucas announced Tuesday that he has picked Chicago to host his much-anticipated museum of art and movie memorabilia, in a major victory for the nation’s third-largest city. San Francisco and Los Angeles also had sought the museum. Lucas said in a written statement that he hopes to open the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in 2018. “I am humbled to be joining such an extraordinary museum community and to be creating the museum in a city that has a long tradi
FilmJune 25, 2014
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Zany adventures of centenarian draw moviegoers, readers
The book “The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” by Swedish journalist-turned-writer Jonas Jonasson and its eponymous film adaptation are enjoying success both in Korean bookstores and at the box office.The book ranked No. 7 on the bestseller list for the third week of June, according to the Korea Publishers Society. The ranking was compiled from eight major offline and online bookstores. The movie premiered at No. 5 in the local box office last weekend with 82,745
FilmJune 25, 2014
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Diversity highlights musical festival
This year’s Daegu International Musical Festival is bringing shows from countries like Slovakia, Russia and China, reflecting the Korean audience’s growing taste for diversity. Opening this coming Saturday for a 17-day run, the festival will feature a total of 17 musicals, including four foreign works and two multinational (including Korea) ones. Four original Korean shows will get their premieres during the fair, which includes “Wedding Shoes,” a musical about comfort women, Korean women who we
CultureJune 25, 2014
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Seo Taiji won’t press charges against fan intruder
Seo Taiji and his wife Lee Eun-seong. (Seo Taiji Co.)Singer Seo Taiji has announced that he will not press charges against a fan who was arrested for breaking into his residence in Pyeongchang-dong, northern Seoul, on Monday.The intruder, identified as a 31-year-old female fan, was arrested on Monday evening by the Jongno-gu police for unlawful entry into a private property. A related law stipulates that the woman could face up to three years in jail or a 5 million won ($4,900) fine.Seo decided
June 25, 2014
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YG artists to stage joint concert in China
Psy. (YG Entertainment)Rapper Psy and several other artists managed by YG Entertainment, a leading entertainment agency in South Korea, will hold a joint concert in China in August, the agency said Wednesday.The concert titled “YG Family 2014 Galaxy Tour: Power in Shanghai” will kick off on Aug. 30 in Shanghai, the company said in a statement.The agency said Shanghai would be the first stop of the artists’ concert tour to other Chinese cities and Southeast Asian countries but that schedule for t
PerformanceJune 25, 2014
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Festival organizer fined for unauthorized use of song written by Psy
Judicial authorities have confirmed industry protocols regarding music copyrights with a decision to fine the organizer of the 2013 World DJ Festival on Tuesday.The Seoul Western District Court slapped the president of the festival’s organizer, surnamed Choi, with a fine of 1 million won ($980) for copyright infringement during last year’s edition of the annual DJ Festival.The ruling came after the Korea Music Copyright Association filed a lawsuit against Choi for unauthorized use of DJ DOC’s hi
June 25, 2014
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Sheraton Seoul D Cube City appoints new general manager
Matthias Sutter, general manager of Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel. (Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel)Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel has appointed a Swiss veteran hotelier as its new general manager. Matthias Sutter has built up a career in the hospitality business for 15 years, mainly in Asia and North America. Prior to joining the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel, Sutter served as a hotel manager at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok. Sutter also worked in Korea at Park Hyatt Seoul and H
PeopleJune 25, 2014
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Nichkhun seizes the day in China as an actor
Nichkhun, the America-born Thai member of K-pop boy group 2PM, is having his heyday in China.Nichkhun’s first-ever drama series, “One And a Half Summer,” began to air on the same day that filming began for “Bucket List,” his second drama series in China.“One And a Half Summer” set a record with 1.5 million online viewers shortly after the first episode was aired at 7:30 p.m. The singer-actor also managed to rank third on a local Internet chart of popular people.With Nichkhun’s rapid rise to star
June 25, 2014
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HyunA says there are ‘more victims of fabricated nude photos’
4minute’s HyunA is just one of many victims of fabricated nude photos, according to her management agency.She is “not the only celebrity (who’s been victimized). On the relevant site (where HyunA’s altered photos were produced), there is a section called ‘Nude Celebrity Composition’ and fabricated pictures of popular celebrities are uploaded there,” an official of Cube Entertainment told Enews24, a Korean entertainment news outlet, on Monday. (Instagram)According to the news report, there are nu
June 25, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun to proceed with controversial Chinese ad
Actor Kim Soo-hyun announced his decision to proceed with the disputed Chinese bottled water advertisement on Wednesday.Kim’s management company, Keyeast Entertainment, explained that Hengda Group and Kim have come to a settlement in a press release.“After rounds of discussion, China’s Hengda Group and Keyeast came to the agreement to fulfill the responsibility bound by the trust of two companies rather than resorting to extreme measures,” the management agency said.Keyeast Entertainment continu
June 25, 2014
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Soo-hyun of ‘Avengers 2’ reveals beauty secret that even Scarlet Johansson is curious about
“Avengers 2” cast member Soo-hyun revealed her beauty secret. The actress said that even the Hollywood star Scarlet Johansson was curious about her glowing skin. Soo-hyun said that having moist skin is very important, especially on board a plane, where it is at its driest. To moisten her skin she uses cosmetics samples.The actress also revealed that on the “Avengers” set detox juice is always provided for the cast. As a result, no one looks tired or has skin problems, she added. By Cho Han-na,
June 25, 2014
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What are 5 songs that IU enjoys?
What songs is the singer IU listening to these days?Singer IU (OSEN]On Tuesday, IU revealed five songs that she enjoys listening to through “Artist Playlist.”On the list were g.o.d.’s “Return to Me,“ Yoon Jong-Shin’s “Red-Bean Sherbet,” Lee So-Ra’s “Track 9,” 15&’s “Suger” and History’s “Psycho.” Each song is from a different genre and by an artist from a different age group. About g.o.d.’s song, IU said, “I listen to their song a lot. I love their music.”About Yoon’s song “Red-Bean Sherbet,” sh
June 25, 2014
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Lee Hyori reveals her workspace in Jejudo Island
The K-pop queen Lee Hyori revealed on Wednesday her workspace on her blog. “This is my workspace in the living room. I spend most of my time here,” she said on the blog. In the photos, Lee concentrates on doing needlework right next to objects she has made such as cushions and dolls. Lee Hyori's blogLee has been living on Jejudo Island since she married the musician Lee Sang-soon last year.She started blogging earlier this month to share her life with fans. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
June 25, 2014