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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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U.S. music legend Quincy Jones sues Jackson’s estate
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Music impresario Quincy Jones, credited with producing some of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits, has sued the late singer’s estate for $10 million, court documents showed on Saturday.Jones filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit in connection with projects released after the singer’s death, according to a California court filing.The suit against Sony Music Entertainment and MJJ Productions, a song company controlled by Jackson’s estate, was filed Friday in Los Angeles.It alleges tha
PerformanceOct. 27, 2013
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Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr separate
Orlando Bloom's publicist confirmed the British actor and his wife, Australian model Miranda Kerr, have separated after three years of marriage."Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr have announced that they have been amicably separated for the past few months," the representative said in a statement to E! News."After six years together, they have recently decided to formalize their separation," the statement said. "Despite this being the end of their marriage, they love, support and respect each other
FilmOct. 25, 2013
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Keep on running
On a chilly Saturday morning at the Hangang River’s waterside park in Seoul, I was gearing up for the 10-kilometer run of the Savings Day Marathons. The emcees were screaming over loud background music. Those running the half-course of the Oct. 19 event had already left and it was my turn, along with several hundred others, to start. I tightened the laces of my trainers once again, checked whether the brim of my cap could block the blinding sunrays, and did some simple stretching. And to the sou
CultureOct. 25, 2013
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Festivals“Gunsan International Migratory Bird Festival”: The scene in which thousands of migratory birds dancing in groups will stretch in the well-conserved vast mudflats and reed fields in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province during the 10th Gunsan International Migratory Bird Festival from Nov. 22-24. The festival offers a rare chance to observe more than 50 kinds of winter migratory birds at the bird-watching corridor built on the embankment of the Geum River. The festival features hands-on program
TravelOct. 25, 2013
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Eyelike: Boys Republic lose ‘Identity’
Boys Republic lose ‘Identity’ Boys Republic “Identity”(Universal Music)Boys Republic made a much-anticipated debut in June with its promising first digital single “Party Rock.” The boy band showed talent and differentiated themselves from the droves of pop stars that seem to debut by the dozen. However, the freshness they showed on their single was nowhere to be found on their new album, “Identity,” which is lacking both in content and style. There is a hint of a spark with opening track “I’m Re
PerformanceOct. 25, 2013
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Box office: The Accomplice, Lovelace, Hwa-yi
The AccompliceOpened Oct. 24Thriller. Directed by Guk Dong-suk. Da-eun (Son Ye-jin) becomes suspicious of her father (Kim Kap-soo) and thinks he might be the culprit in a kidnap-turned-murder case. With only 15 days remaining until the statute of limitations expires, Da-eun begins to look into her father’s hazy past. She is put into emotional turmoil as she finds out more about the case and distrust begins to grow toward her otherwise dedicated, loving father. The movie is inspired by the true
FilmOct. 25, 2013
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Johnny Knoxville shrugged off a lot on the way to being ‘Bad Grandpa’
The right ring finger. ... No, “THE LEFT RING FINGER!”It’s minutes before sunrise at Westchester’s Kerlan-Jobe sports medicine clinic and Johnny Knoxville has very nearly, accidentally, authorized orthopedic surgery on the wrong hand. His uninjured hand.A clinic administrator taking down Knoxville’s information shakes her head in disbelief.Within the hour, the co-creator and breakout star of MTV’s cultishly beloved series “Jackass” ― and a trio of spin-off movies that have a combined gross of mo
FilmOct. 25, 2013
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Eulalia festivals sweep peninsula
On a clear October morning at Sangam-dong in Seoul, hundreds of people in trekking suits were climbing the “280 stairs” to Haneul Park created atop a huge garbage landfill. Some of them were kindergarteners on a picnic, school students taking a day off in nature, apparent retirees enjoying full-tinted foliage and others. In front of the park, venders sold all kinds of foods from fish cakes to ice cream and beverages, attracting people to stop by. Some middle-aged men and women took seats and cha
TravelOct. 25, 2013
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Korea ‘likely to outperform’ China, Japan in travel: report
With both the inbound and outbound travel market growing in Korea, the tourism growth potential of the country may be stronger than any other markets in the Asia-Pacific, according to a recent travel report. The report, unveiled at travel conference Collaborate 2013 in Seoul on Wednesday, stated that Korea has experienced major growth in tourism in the last 30 years. International departures have grown by more than 12 percent since 1980, with annual departures equivalent to 25 percent of the pop
TravelOct. 25, 2013
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New Ibis Ambassador opens in traditional Insa-dong
The newly opened Ibis hotel in Insa-dong, Seoul, aims to meet the various needs of both business and leisure travelers, according to Patrick Basset, senior vice president of the Southeast Asian region of Accor Group. Opened on Sept. 25, the fifth Ibis chain hotel in Korea has proven to be an attractive accommodation option for tourists as its occupancy rate during the first month reached 70 percent. “We are performing better than expected,” said Basset, who manages major tourist destinations in
TravelOct. 25, 2013
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[Photo News] Camping in style
TravelOct. 25, 2013
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KTO makes bike ride recommendations
The Korea Tourism Organization presented a list of the best places to bike in Korea for a late fall retreat. The 35-km bike ride in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, is famous for its scenic ride along the “Sanso-gil,” a riverside road that passes the small Bungeo Island to Mireuk rock and other famous local places. One can rent a bike at the entrance of Bungeo Island. Bukdo-myeon in Ongjin-gun, Incheon, allows bike rides between islands. The course that goes around three islands takes about three to
TravelOct. 25, 2013
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Foreign arrivals show boost for Greek tourism
ATHENS (AP) ― Foreign arrivals in financially struggling Greece increased 12.3 percent in the first half of 2013, official data show, backing government hopes of a bumper year for the key tourism industry.The national statistical authority said Wednesday that a total 5.42 million non-residents arrived in January-June, compared to 4.82 million a year earlier.It noted a significant increase in arrivals from the U.S., Russia, Germany, Bulgaria, France and Asia.Tourism accounts for more than 15 perc
TravelOct. 25, 2013
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Vegan eats at Plant
One bite of Plant’s moist, fragrant pumpkin salted caramel cake is not nearly enough. Despite its double-decker heft, a slice of the new vegan-vegetarian spot’s cinnamon and nutmeg-spiced cake disappears in an instant, leaving behind a small trail of crumbs that beg to be licked off the plate as well. Rich ivory icing, caramel drizzle and soft, sweet crumb come together for a great dessert that is 100 percent vegan, according to Plant co-owner Mipa Lee. Along with pumpkin and soy milk, Lee, 29,
FoodOct. 25, 2013
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Jjambbong (spicy noodle soup)
This spicy noodle soup, “jambbong,” is one of the most popular Korean-Chinese dishes alongside “jjajangmyeon” (noodles in a black bean sauce). Adapted for Korean tastes by early Chinese immigrants in Korea, Korean-Chinese cuisine (although called Chinese by Koreans) is a huge part of Korean food culture. You will find it surprisingly easy to make this popular bowl of noodle soup at home with easy-to-find ingredients. Restaurants usually use hand-pulled noodles, but for home cooking you can use r
FoodOct. 25, 2013
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Hunchback mortician tale gets belated theater release
Art house film director Jeon Kyu-hwan’s drama “The Weight” is finally hitting local theaters next month, a year after the movie won the Queer Lion prize at last year’s Venice International Film Festival.The film, which is Jeon’s fifth feature-length film, tells the story of a hunchback mortician and his transgender sister. It is the first Korean movie to win the prize at Venice, which is given to the best film with LGBT themes.Actor Cho Jae-hyun, who plays the mortician, won the best actor prize
FilmOct. 25, 2013
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G-Dragon named ‘Style Icon of the Year’
K-pop giant G-Dragon won the grand prize at the 6th 2013 Style Icon Awards in Seoul on Thursday.Known for his charismatic performances and songwriting, the leader of boy band “Big Bang” has been among the so-called best dressers in the pop scene for years. He recently bleached his hair platinum for his music video for “Coup D’etat,” which topped music charts at home and abroad. The singer was named the “Style Icon of the Year” at the awards ceremony held in Sangam-dong and broadcasted in 11 coun
Oct. 25, 2013
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Singer launches W10b Dokdo fundraising drive online
Kim Jang-hoon, a pop singer well known for promoting Korea overseas, has launched a campaign to create a 10 billion won ($941,000) Dokdo fund online.The launch also marks the Oct. 25 Dokdo Day.According to his agency Concert World, Kim kicked off the drive to collect donations from internet users through Daum, a local internet portal, and GoodbuySelly, a website run by singer-turned-businessman Kim Tae-wook.“I set the target amount at 10 billion won as an expression of strong will,” Kim said. “N
PeopleOct. 25, 2013
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Singer Hwanhee discharged from military service
Singer Hwanhee, a member of Fly to the Sky, was discharged from his two-year military service Friday.“I came back to you after a long break. Thank you very much for greeting me,” the 31-year-old said to his fans who gathered at the Seongdong district office where he fulfilled his military duty. “I will try to sing good songs.”He debuted as a member of the duo in 1999 and released his first solo album in 2009.(swchun@heraldcorp.com)
PeopleOct. 25, 2013
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[Newsmaker] Kimchi making for winter gets recognition
Kimjang, the traditional practice of making kimchi before winter, may soon be included on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, government officials announced on Wednesday. Representatives of Korea’s Cultural Heritage Administration submitted the recommendation for kimjang, categorized under the title “Kimjang; Making and Sharing Kimchi,” to be added to the UNESCO list. Kimjang refers to the process of preparing large vats of the spicy, fermented cabbage with a large gathering
CultureOct. 24, 2013