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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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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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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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[Weekender] How DDP emerged as an icon of Seoul
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Park Yu-chun tackles high-stakes thriller
Four years have passed since JYJ member Park Yu-chun tackled his first major role in KBS’ “Sungkyunkwan Scandal.” To date, the 27-year-old K-pop idol and actor has forged a rock-solid television career for himself, starring as the lead in a string of four steady crowd pleasers, including SBS’ “Rooftop Prince” and MBC’s soap “Missing You,” all of which nabbed respectable viewer shares. This year, he is poised to make his big-screen debut in “Sea Fog,” a film produced by “Snowpiercer” director Bon
TelevisionFeb. 26, 2014
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PBS reporter Miles O’Brien recounts amputation
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― PBS science correspondent Miles O’Brien said Tuesday his left arm was amputated above the elbow after an apparently minor injury put his life in jeopardy. In a blog post on his personal website Tuesday, which was verified by PBS, O’Brien recounted the Feb. 12 blow to his arm he suffered while on assignment in Asia and the medical emergency that followed. He was diagnosed with “acute compartment syndrome,” O’Brien said, in which blocked blood flow in an enclosed space in the bo
TelevisionFeb. 26, 2014
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Urim Books exhibits book by pastor at New Delhi Book Fair
South Korean publisher Urim Books exhibited books written by pastor Lee Jae-rock at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2014, from Feb. 15 to 23 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.Alongside participants from 25 countries, Urim Books presented “The Message of the Cross” by Lee, author and senior pastor of Manmin Central Church, with copies translated into 56 languages including English, Hindi, Tamil and Nepalese. Five other Christian books by Lee, “Spirit, Soul and Body(1),” “Heaven (1,2),” “Hell” and “The P
PeopleFeb. 26, 2014
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[Photo News] Engines for students
PeopleFeb. 26, 2014
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2 outgoing KARA members to start anew
The K-pop girl group KARA has already lost one member, Nicole, and is soon to lose a second, Ji-young. (Captured from Nicole's instagram)Nicole went to the U.S. to study right after her contract with her management company, DSP Media, recently ended. She is currently considering a solo career and will return to South Korea at the end of March.She is reportedly planning to open a bakery in Shibuya, Tokyo. (Osen)The plans of Ji-young, another departing member, are also drawing attention in online
Feb. 26, 2014
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The artist as a nomad
Artist Chae Tong-yull’s dynamic life story fascinates everyone who hears it. Born in Busan in 1951 in the middle of the Korean War, Chae went to university at age 15. He quit school, volunteered to serve in the marine corps and participated in the Vietnam War as a military intelligence officer. Thus far, Chae’s life doesn’t sound much like that of an artist. His life took a more dramatic turn when he decided to go to the U.S. on an exchange student program. There he lost his interest in studying
CultureFeb. 25, 2014
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KNCDC opens season with ‘Bul-Ssang’
The Korea National Contemporary Dance Company is opening its 2014 season with “Bul-Ssang,” a 2009 piece choreographed by the troupe’s artistic director Ahn Ae-soon. The dance is known for its use of pop art Buddha statues and choreography that combines traditional dance and martial arts from different Asian countries including China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia.It premiered at Seoul’s LG Arts Center in 2009, and was staged again at Hoam Art Hall in 2010. The piece was also featured at last year’s
PerformanceFeb. 25, 2014
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More to enjoy on ‘Culture Wednesday’
The second “Culture Wednesday” is upon us, with a longer list of free or discounted cultural programs to choose from. On Feb. 26, more than 1,000 cultural establishments ― both public and private ― are taking part in the government-initiated movement to make art and cultural experiences affordable for everyone in Korea. Compared to the inaugural Culture Wednesday in January, the number represents an increase of nearly 120 venues.Culture Wednesdays is a core piece of the government’s plan to enri
CultureFeb. 25, 2014
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‘Don Giovanni’ breaks with convention
Mozart’s opera “Don Giovanni” has been performed here numerous times. But the upcoming production by the Korea National Opera is strikingly different from the previous ones. Directed by Jung Sun-young, one of Korea’s most promising opera directors, the production will feature a thought-provoking, minimalist set that symbolizes a fundamental question that she says runs through the 18th-century story of libertine Giovanni. “Giovanni is, from today’s societal point of view, an outlaw. He knows what
PerformanceFeb. 25, 2014
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Jung Mina looks to usher in modernized sounds of the gayageum
Ever since musician Jung Mina started learning to play the gayageum, a traditional Korean string instrument, at 12 years old, she knew then it would play a significant role in her life and career. With the aspiration of using the sounds of the gayageum with a modern-day twist, Jung differentiates herself from other classical gayageum players as well as solo folk singers by pairing her voice with the non-traditional techniques of playing while singing contemporary music. “I think it’s obvious tha
PerformanceFeb. 25, 2014
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Roy Kim to release sophomore album under CJ E&M
Singer-songwriter and “Superstar K4” winner Roy Kim has signed with CJ E&M and will release his sophomore studio album this fall, according to the company.Roy Kim, currently a student at Georgetown University in the United States, is in the process of preparing his upcoming album while pursuing his studies. Kim is slated to return to the Korean music scene later this year equipped with a new album and concert schedule, said CJ E&M.“We understand and respect Kim’s situation. We will support him t
PerformanceFeb. 25, 2014
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Girls’ Generation’s ‘Mr. Mr.’ sweeps music charts
K-pop group Girls’ Generation swept local music charts with its new song “Mr. Mr.” Tuesday, a day after it was uploaded on online music services at home and abroad.The group’s fourth EP of the same title was uploaded on iTunes and local music services such as Melon and Naver Music at 5 p.m. on Monday. It has six songs of different genres of pop music, including the title track “Mr. Mr.” by famous American music production duo The Underdogs. As of Tuesday morning, the track sat atop real-time cha
PerformanceFeb. 25, 2014
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[Photo News] Lotte city hotel Jeju
PeopleFeb. 25, 2014
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'Mr. Mr.' of Girls' Generation sweeps music charts
K-pop group Girls' Generation swept local music charts with its new song "Mr. Mr." Tuesday, a day after it was uploaded on online music services at home and abroad.The group's fourth mini-album of the same title was uploaded on iTunes and local music services such as Melon and Naver Music at 5 p.m. on Monday. It has six songs of different genres of pop music, including the title track "Mr. Mr" by famous American music production duo The Underdogs.As of Tuesday morning, the track sat atop real-ti
Feb. 25, 2014
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[Photo News] Top honor
PeopleFeb. 24, 2014
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Last years of the ‘people’s princess’
After receiving negative reviews from the British press, “Diana,” a biopic on the Princess of Wales, is arriving in Korean theaters next month. The film features the private heartaches of the late princess, whose high-profile marriage to Prince Charles, divorce, and style, made her one of the biggest icons of the 20th century.Directed by German filmmaker Oliver Hirschbiegel, the film deals with the last two years of Diana’s life after she finally divorced Prince Charles in 1995. Starring as the
FilmFeb. 24, 2014
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Child’s play as ‘Lego Movie’ builds box-office lead
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― “The Lego Movie” built on its previous weeks’ success atop the North American box office for a third weekend in a row, earning $31.5 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.The Warner Bros. animation movie, which is based on the popular kid’s toy, made it look like child’s play: it has raked in $183.2 million since its opening, box-office tracker Exhibitor Relations said.“3 Days to Kill,” an action-thriller starring Kevin Costner as a secret agent tasked with one final, dea
FilmFeb. 24, 2014
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Free English lectures to shed light on Korea
Living in Korea, but can’t quite grasp what this country is about? Try the YEOL lectures. YEOL, the Korean Heritage Preservation Society, offers a series of English seminars featuring prominent scholars, experts and intellectuals in the field of Korean history, culture and art to discuss new insights into Korean society. They are free of charge. The monthly lecture series will kick off next week with professor Emanuel Pastreich from Kyung Hee University speaking on the philosophy of Park Ji-won
CultureFeb. 24, 2014
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Sicilian fairy tale, nomadic spirit infuse Milan Fashion Week
MILAN (AP) ― Hilary Swank, Eva Herzigova and Monica Bellucci gave Milan Fashion Week a burst of star power on Sunday, the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, which featured womenswear previews for next fall and winter by Dolce&Gabbana, Missoni, Marni and Ferragamo. And one young designer found his pot of gold.Enchanted Sicily Romance flourishes in Dolce&Gabbana’s Sicilian fairy tale, inhabited, according to the designers’ fanciful notes, by elves, fireflies, fairies and knights. Never has little Re
Arts & DesignFeb. 24, 2014
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‘Tick Tick Boom’: The Hives to perform first concert in Korea
Popular Swedish rock band The Hives, credited for being a driving force in re-introducing garage rock to the 21st century music scene, will perform a live concert for the first time in Korea in April. The Hives ― with band members Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist, Nicholaus Arson, Vigilante Carlstroem, Dr. Matt Destruction and Chris Dangerous ― first formed more than 20 years ago in the small town of Fagersta, Sweden. In 1994 the bandmates, eager to revitalize the garage band movement, released their firs
PerformanceFeb. 24, 2014