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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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‘Kim desperately wanted to denuclearize,’ Moon writes in memoirs
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Lee Bo-young, Ji Sung take wedding vows in Seoul
Actress Lee Bo-young and actor Ji Sung tied the knot on Friday at a Seoul hotel with more than 200 guests in attendance. The pair has been dating for six years after starring opposite each other in the 2004 TV drama “Save the Last Dance for Me.” They admitted to dating in 2007 but have been low key about their relationship until very recently when Lee, who successfully finished her summer hit show “I Can Hear Your Voice” in July, announced her engagement. “What we wrote on our wedding invitation
PeopleSept. 27, 2013
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Korean Air plants trees in Chinese desert
Korean Air employees began to plant trees in the Kubuqi Desert in China’s Inner Mongolia for the seventh straight year Thursday. The desert is the origin of about 40 percent of the sand that gets blown into Northeast Asia, including the Korean Peninsula, every year. It is also regarded in China as the source of Beijing’s spring dust.The carrier has planted trees abroad to improve the global environment.Sixty-five executives and employees planted trees in the desert Thursday and Friday with 55 Ch
PeopleSept. 27, 2013
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[Photo News] Contribution to Korean tourism
TravelSept. 27, 2013
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Experience the southern coast with ease on the S-train
From blue seas, lush mountain ranges and vast green landscapes to popular getaways such as Busan, Yeosu and Boseong, Korea’s southern coast boasts some of the most scenic views and must-visit destinations in the country. The state-run Korea Railroad Corporation has made getting there not only easier, but more comfortable on its new “S-train,” the latest addition to its line of trains geared to tourism and sightseeing. Following KORAIL’s widely popular “V-train” and “O-train” launched in April in
TravelSept. 27, 2013
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Calendar
Festivals“The World Traditional Medicine Fair and Festival”: The world’s first fair dedicated to Oriental medicine will take place in Sancheong, a village on Jirisan Mountain, until Oct. 20. The festival, which celebrates the 400th anniversary of the publication of Donguibogam, the ancient Korean medical book, showcases the latest Oriental medicine trends, treatments and health information. Visitors will also get the chance to receive free consultation and treatment at the festival. The venues a
CultureSept. 27, 2013
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Eyelike: Busker Busker’s 2nd album doesn’t disappoint
Busker Busker’s follow-up repeats winning formulaBusker Busker “Busker Busker 2nd Album”CJ E&MBusker Busker’s 2nd album sounds a lot like their first album, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The band’s signature acoustic sound mixed with Jang Beom-jun’s smooth voice is a breath of fresh air compared to the many repetitious, electronic beat-ridden songs currently in the charts. The album starts with a sentimental classical instrumental track, “Autumn Night,” which demonstrates the obvious t
PerformanceSept. 27, 2013
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Box Office: Runner Runner, The Face Reader, The Spy
Runner Runner Opened Sept. 26 Crime. Drama. Thriller. Directed by Brad Furman. Richie Furst (Justin Timberlake) is a student at Princeton University who pays his tuition by online gambling. When he gets cheated out of his money, he learns the site is being run from a remote island and decides to confront the site’s owner. He meets the cunning online gambling tycoon Ivan Block (Ben Affleck), and instead of getting his money back, Richie is lured into becoming Ivan’s protege with the promise of go
FilmSept. 27, 2013
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Porn addict meets Ms. Right in ‘Don Jon’
Don Jon’s a dog.He cares only about his car, his pad, his boys, his family, his gym, his church (Sundays only), girls and porn ― lots and lots of porn. That is, until he meets Ms. Right ― actually two Ms. Rights ― and his bro-licious world is turned upside down when he learns that women are people too.That’s the simple premise for “Don Jon,” the feature directorial/writing debut for actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, but it’s handled with such a deft sense of humor and pathos that it transcends any rom
FilmSept. 27, 2013
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Easier access to DMZ tours for foreigners
The Korea Tourism Organization announced the start of a foreigner-only DMZ Tour Bus on Wednesday that will allow individual tourists access to the border area. Previously, because of the complicated procedures associated with going to the DMZ, only larger groups were able to go on tours. There will be guides that speak English, Chinese and Japanese to offer guidance and assistance to tourists. Buses will leave every day at 8 a.m. from in front of the Korea Tourism Organization headquarters. The
TravelSept. 27, 2013
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Enjoy private dinner by the beach in Koh Samui
Four Seasons Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand, is offering a special Blue Moon Dinner Package for couples wanting to indulge in a private beach-side dinner. Only one couple will be chosen per night to enjoy an exclusive four-course menu prepared by chef Alex Gares that will include a Thai or Western option with complementing wines. Couples will be able to complete the romantic night by releasing a “Khom Loy” traditional paper lantern into the night sky. The price for the private candlelit dinner ru
TravelSept. 27, 2013
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‘Tourism will continue to grow in Korea’
Korea will continue to see an influx of visitors in the coming years as it plays host to major upcoming sporting events ― namely the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon and 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang as well as the 2020 Olympics in neighboring Tokyo ― on top of the constant tourist arrivals from other Asian countries, according to Paul Wright, general manager of Hyatt Regency Incheon. “It should be an exciting time. … Korea is going to benefit with Tokyo holding the Olympics because more people
TravelSept. 27, 2013
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Paju getaway: a calming bonsai garden
On a small hill in the northern Gyeonggi Province city of Paju, Soulone, a newly opened tree garden, could become a key attraction in the border city. Close to some popular destinations such as Imjingak ― a park just 7 kilometers from the DMZ ― and the dynamic cultural scenes in Heyri Art Village and Paju Book City, the garden is an accessible and inviting respite from city life.Soulone is home to some rare forms of garden trees, bonsai trees and viewing stones that are part of the collection Le
TravelSept. 27, 2013
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Nouveau tapas in Itaewon
Tapeo is not a traditional tapas bar, though at first glance, the menu might give rise to the impression that the cuisine will be classic and straightforward. “We wanted to do food that was tasty with a modern and sophisticated presentation,” said owner-chef Yoo Ho-sung. Yoo, 30, who spent two years racking up experience in restaurants in Spain, parlayed his understanding of Spanish cuisine into his fledgling, 2-week-old establishment, aptly named Tapeo. Tapeo essentially means going to tapas ba
FoodSept. 27, 2013
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Around the Hotels
Hyatt Regency Jeju offers autumn packageHyatt Regency Jeju is offering the Autumn Escape package for guests to enjoy the season from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30. The package includes a night’s stay in a Mountain View guestroom, rental car service, breakfast buffet for two at Terrace Café, and complimentary use of the sauna. Guests can enjoy exploring areas of Jeju Island using the rental car with guidance from the Jeju Tourist Attraction Coupon Book and Jeju map. A trekking equipment rental service is al
FoodSept. 27, 2013
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Ganjang gejang (Raw crabs marinated in soy sauce)
Ganjang Gejang is a popular dish made by marinating raw crabs in a mild soy sauce-based brine. To make the brine, Korean cooks tend to use a wide variety of aromatic ingredients. The goal is to eliminate the raw, fishy taste while enhancing the flavor of the crabs at the same time. The brine should be flavorful, but not overpowering or too salty. Female crabs are preferred for making gejang, but you can also use male crabs, especially in the fall when they are fat and bountiful. As is the case w
FoodSept. 27, 2013
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Bridge
The most common question that bridge experts are asked is when you should draw trumps when playing a suit contract. It is quite a difficult question, but we can simplify it by pointing out that about 25-40 percent of experts will lead a trump at the first opportunity.Facing an opening lead of ♣Q, South was careful to win in the dummy. If somebody had a singleton club, it was likely to be East, and it was important not to give him the opportunity to ruff an honor.To draw even one round of trumps
CultureSept. 27, 2013
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The NY Film Festival in flux, to match the times
Change isn’t undertaken haphazardly in the halls of Lincoln Center. This year, for example, is the first time the New York Film Festival is being led by someone not named Richard. The 51st New York Film Festival, which opens Friday with the premiere of Paul Greengrass’ Somali pirate docudrama “Captain Phillips,” marks the start of new program director Kent Jones’ stewardship. Jones, a critic and sometimes filmmaker, is only the third program director of the festival, following Richard Roud and R
FilmSept. 27, 2013
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‘Emotional, skirmishing scenes exhausted us’: ‘Accomplice’ actors
Actress Son Ye-jin and actor Kim Kap-soo said their latest film cost them a great deal of effort to deal with detailed portrayals of emotions.In the emotional thriller “The Accomplice,” Son played a daughter who becomes suspicious that her father might be a culprit in a kidnap-turned-murder case.The film took the motif from a true story that shocked the nation in 1988, about a man who killed two children in his neighborhood and threw their bodies into the sea. In “The Accomplice,” with only 15 d
FilmSept. 27, 2013
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[Newsmaker] Writer captured the spirit of his time
Author Choe In-ho, a literary legend whose works have been made into numerous movies and TV drama series, died of cancer on Wednesday, about seven months after the publication of his latest collection of essays, “Choe In-ho’s Life.” He was 68.Born in 1945 in Seoul, Choe is one of the very few Korean authors who started their writing careers as a teenager, along with Hwang Sok-yong. He made his literary debut at age 18, while attending Seoul High School, by winning a writing competition hosted by
BooksSept. 26, 2013
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[Photo News] K-pop fever
Sept. 26, 2013