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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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Samsung expected to introduce new Exynos processor in next Galaxy series
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US Air Force blames power loss, weather for F-16 crash in S. Korea in May 2023
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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Kumho Asiana scholarship recipients hold concert at state dinner in Hanoi
Vietnamese students who receive scholarships from Kumho Asiana, a South Korean business group, recently graced an official reception for the Korean head of state with fine melodies of classical music.A total of 11 university students and graduates who are recipients of scholarships from Kumho Asiana Vietnam Scholarship & Cultural Foundation held a concert at the state dinner hosted by Vietnam at Hanoi International Convention Center on Monday, Kumho Asiana said. The dinner was attended by South
PeopleSept. 11, 2013
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‘Philippine tourism focuses on friendly people and quality’
The Philippines is a popular travel destination, attracting millions of visitors year-round to its beautiful beaches and natural wonders. But in promoting tourism, the Philippines has taken an emotional approach that is not directly related to physical attractions. The tourism campaign slogan “It’s more fun in the Philippines” touches on the true image of the country ― its people and the fun they create, according to the Philippines Tourism Department Secretary Ramon Jimenez. “It’s the fundament
TravelSept. 11, 2013
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Revisiting the mystique of Silla
This is the ninth installment in an 11-part series that introduces some of the best walking trails in Korea. Based on each trail’s popularity and the recommendations of travel experts and the Culture Ministry, The Korea Herald selected the 10 best places for walking and hiking. The series received funding from the Korea Press Foundation. ― Ed.Home to some of the most exquisite ancient relics in the country, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, has long been the top destination for school trips i
TravelSept. 11, 2013
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After series of gaffes, Clara swears off SNS
South Korean actress Clara announced Wednesday that she will no longer be posting comments on social networking services after her remarks became a target of fierce criticism.“I’ve wrote too much about my personal feelings these days. I will stop posting on SNS and focus on acting from now on,” the 27-year-old actress said on her Twitter account.Clara, who recently rose to stardom after years under the radar, found herself in hot water after netizens accused her off lying on television. In one p
TelevisionSept. 11, 2013
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Dispute hits ‘housekeeper’ drama
Major South Korean broadcaster SBS on Wednesday said it will not change the title of its new drama “Susanghan Gajeongbu (Suspicious Housekeeper)” despite the accusations that the word “gajeongbu” belittles housekeepers.“We changed the script so the actors would not use the word gajeong-bu…. But there is not much we can do about the title,” an official from SBS told local media. The official said since the new show is a remake of the popular Japanese drama “Kaseifu no Mita (I am Mita, Your Housek
TelevisionSept. 11, 2013
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Filmmakers gear up for two-day blitz
The 48 Hour Film Project launched in Seoul on Saturday, giving prospective filmmakers the chance to size up this year’s competition and meet potential collaborators.The Seoul project is part of an international competition that takes place in 120 cities worldwide, in which teams get two days to make a short film.The best film in each city is sent to Filmapalooza, the official awards event for the global project, at which the best 10 films are chosen for a screening at the Cannes Film Festival. C
Expat LivingSept. 10, 2013
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Tour to give a taste of shamanistic dance
A day trip is being held to give people the chance to experience Korean culture, food and shamanistic dance on Sept. 28. Hosted by Korean food consultancy Zenkimchi International and food communications company Plan EL, the tour will travel from Seoul to Cheongpyeong Lake in Gyeonggi Province and cross by ferry to a traditional hanok home. There, they will be given a full Korean lunch of local, seasonal food, and take in a “neokjeon” performance by Buddhist monk Hyein, who is also a shamanistic
Expat LivingSept. 10, 2013
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Gwangju center tour to visit Sunchang
Gwangju International Center will be running a GIC Culture Tour to Sunchang on Sept. 28. The North Jeolla Province county is famous for its gochujang, and the tour will include a visit to the Sunchang Red Pepper Paste Village where participants can make their own, as well as get a chance to make other snacks such as tteok and popped rice.Following that, the group will have a lunch of “dak baeksuk,” or boiled chicken, before heading to Gangcheonsan Mountain County Park, which has a fortress, temp
Expat LivingSept. 10, 2013
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ChewSock Film Festival aims to brighten holidays for expats
Art 9 Cinema in Seoul’s Seocho-gu is holding a special film festival aimed at expats over the Chuseok holidays.The ChewSock Film Festival will show nine feature films and a selection of short films on Sept. 18 and again on Sept. 19. The films are selected as the best Korean films of the past year, and will be shown with English subtitles.Festival organizers said they wanted to provide something entertaining for foreigners to do over the holidays when Koreans are spending time with their families
Expat LivingSept. 10, 2013
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Filipino group to host culture-themed race
Filipino Scholars Organization in Korea (PIKO) will host a “Running Man” style competition for young Korean and expat Seoulites next month. “Tara Na: Finding the Philippines in Seoul” is a race connecting four locations in Seoul on Oct. 6.Teams of three are required to stop at each site and do different tasks related to Philippine culture. The first to complete the course will receive prizes worth 300,000 won ($270), with second and third prizes of 250,000 won and 200,000 won, respectively.“Inst
Expat LivingSept. 10, 2013
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‘Parsifal’ to show the essence of Wagner opera
Korea National Opera’s staging of Wagner’s “Parsifal” at the Seoul Arts Center Opera House on Oct. 1, 3 and 5 will be a highlight for Wagnerians here celebrating the 200th anniversary of the German composer’s birth. It is the Korean premiere of the master’s last piece and perhaps the longest production in the history of the state opera company ― the show starts at 4 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. with an hour allotted for dinner between the acts. Internationally acclaimed Wagnerian bass singer Youn Kw
PerformanceSept. 10, 2013
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Long-lost painting by Van Gogh is identified
AMSTERDAM (AP) ― A painting that sat for six decades in a Norwegian industrialist’s attic after he was told it was a fake Van Gogh was pronounced the real thing Monday, making it the first full-size canvas by the tortured Dutch artist to be discovered since 1928.Experts at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam authenticated the 1888 landscape “Sunset at Montmajour” with the help of Vincent Van Gogh’s letters, chemical analysis of the pigments and X-rays of the canvas.Museum director Axel Rueger, at a
PerformanceSept. 10, 2013
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Blair points to tourism as key to removing barriers
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Asia Summit kicked off its inaugural year by hosting its first gathering at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Tuesday. The WTTC works to raise awareness of tourism and travel as one of the world’s largest industries, generating nine percent of the world’s GDP.“This dynamic and vibrant city is known for its advancing technology,” said WTTC Chairmen Michael Frenzel. “It is the 11th ranking and fastest growing tourist economy in the world ... so it is only fitting tha
TravelSept. 10, 2013
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Concept Korea show in New York explores Korean identity
The Concept Korea fashion show presented a unique mix of four different Korean designers during New York Fashion Week on Monday. Under the theme of “4cus on Ma Dang” ― Ma Dang meaning courtyard in Korean and here referring to sharing the stage ― the annual fashion event presented a show that reflected both the distinctive personalities of four designers and a balanced mix of different styles on the runway at The Stage at Lincoln Center. The four designers, Lee Suk-tae (Kaal E. Suktae), Choi Bo K
Arts & DesignSept. 10, 2013
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Woody Allen cast as a pimp in new Turturro comedy
TORONTO (AFP) ― Woody Allen is a pimp, John Turturro is his gigolo-employee and Sharon Stone buys his escort services.It is an absurd premise, but working from his own screenplay, Turturro’s exploration of what it would be to be a middle-aged man for hire tickled audiences at the Toronto film festival, where his comedy “Fading Gigolo” premiered this week.In the film, Turturro (“The Big Lebowski,” “Transformers” and “O Brother Where Art Thou”) plays a New York florist, Fioravante, and friend to M
FilmSept. 10, 2013
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G-Dragon presents ‘Space 8’ art exhibition
In commemoration of the release of his second solo album “Coup d’Etat” and his first solo world tour, Big Bang leader G-Dragon is holding a weeklong art exhibition at the Cais Gallery in Seoul, from Sept. 10-17. Entitled “Space 8,” which opened exactly eight days after the release of “Coup d’Etat,” the exhibition represents what the artist believes is his lucky number, the number 8. Because G-Dragon was born on Aug. 8, 1988, he has always had a special attachment to the number. “There has been n
PerformanceSept. 10, 2013
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Asia Song Festival 2013 joins MU:CON 2013
Asia Song Festival 2013 will join hands with MU:CON 2013 from Oct. 9 to 12 to commemorate the festival’s 10th anniversary. The Asia Song Festival is an Asian pop music festival held annually in Korea with participating performers from all over Asia. The festival is set up as a space for interaction between fans and musicians, as well as countries. MU:CON is a global music conference and showcase focusing on looking at the trends of the music market in Asia and around the world. The festival will
Sept. 10, 2013
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One Hip-Hop Festival cranks up heat at KINTEX
CJ E&M certainly wanted its tribute to hip-hop to be big. In addition to bringing in foreign acts Tyga and Nelly, One Hip-Hop Festival ran from 2 p.m. to nearly 5 a.m. at KINTEX in Ilsan, just outside of Seoul, on one of the biggest hip-hop stages in the country.The long hours made it possible for Korean hip-hop’s heavy hitters to take the stage. Everyone from rookies to top hip-hop agencies Hi-Lite Records, Illionaire, Brand New Music and Standart Music Group performed, with Jay Park even stopp
PerformanceSept. 10, 2013
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Cho Yong-pil to perform in Japan
Cho Yong-pil is to fly to Japan to perform in Tokyo International Forum Hall for his concert, “One Night Special” on Nov. 7. Cho’s last performance in Japan was in 1998, making this concert his first there in 15 years. The singer is set to release the Japanese version of his 19th album “Hello” on Oct. 16 with 2PM member Taecyeon featuring on the title track. The lyrics for three track ― “Hello,” “Bounce,” and “Walking Along” ― have been translated into Japanese. The K-pop veteran is also plannin
Sept. 10, 2013
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FT Island to release EP
FT Island is releasing a new EP on Sept. 23 to commemorate their sixth year in the music industry and to also thank fans for their continued support. The album, “Thanks To,” stands apart from the group’s previous albums because it marks the first time that the members wrote and composed all of the tracks.The title track for the album is “Memory,” which was composed by group vocalist Lee Hong-gi. He gained positive reviews in the past composing “Black Chocolate” and “Orange Sky” as a capable sing
Sept. 10, 2013