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AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
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Samsung tightens its belt amid crisis winds
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Food tycoon Paik Jong-won's Theborn Korea pushes toward IPO
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North Korean trash balloons cross border day after Seoul military parade
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Prosecution closes 'Dior bag' case amid opposition uproar
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Ex-presidential official’s leaked phone call rattles conservative bloc
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Court confirms sentence for rapper who attempted to evade national service
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N. Korea may revoke 1991 Inter-Korean Basic Agreement in parliament: Seoul
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[Kim Seong-kon] Understanding uniquely American things
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Ministry confirms irregularities in national soccer coach hiring
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A vital resource for foreign envoys
Unless a foreign envoy here has local staff dedicated to translating news articles into his or her native language, the South Korea-based English-language media is indispensable for diplomats. Even for foreign missions with a sizable local staff, foreign ambassadors turn to the English language press as a source of knowledge on Korean culture, politics and economy.This the case for Australian Ambassador to South Korea William Paterson. “As an English speaker, The Korea Herald provides me with ke
PeopleAug. 13, 2013
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English newspapers crucial to language learning: professor
The 16-year-old middle-school student flipped through the English dictionary, slowly pushing aside the wrinkled sheets of paper. He squinted his eyes as he stared intensely at the book, while ignoring his mother’s calls to come and eat dinner.“Mr. Kim Hong-yup, I will not repeat myself. Get over here and eat your dinner,” snapped his mother from the kitchen.Hong-yup barely mumbled a reply. “I’m busy, mom.”The freckled teenager was a bookworm, but he was taking on a new challenge in the realm of
PeopleAug. 13, 2013
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Baseline Bikers ride, party to help sex crime victims
Two women are riding from Seoul to Busan and hosting DJ parties on the way to raise money for an organization that provides English-language help for victims of sexual assault in Korea.Thato Mokobane and Katlego Nakedi departed Seoul on Saturday and plan to hold their final party in Busan in aid of Seoul Survivor Services, which provides counseling, legal and medical advice to victims and their families and friends. The two, who call themselves the Baseline Bikers, will be staying on friends’ co
Expat LivingAug. 13, 2013
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Free lessons on written driving test
Busan’s Dongnae Police Station is offering free classes on the written driving test in September. The classes are available for all foreign nationals living in Busan and will take place every Saturday.Classes will be available in two or three languages, depending on who applies for the classes. The venue and time of the classes is not yet confirmed. For inquiries, call the station at (051) 559-7934.(paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)
Expat LivingAug. 13, 2013
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Flea market for expats in Ttukseom
Seoul Global Center is hosting a flea market for expats in Ttukseom on Aug. 24.The market is part of the Beautiful Flea Market, which takes place on the north bank of the Hangang River around Cheongdam Bridge.The market is designed to encourage the use of secondhand goods and recycling. New products, handicrafts, liquor and food are banned from sale.Those wishing to set up a stall at the market should submit an application form to chrism07@sba.seoul.kr. Sellers are limited to 40 items and may no
Expat LivingAug. 13, 2013
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Seminar on trade, customs in Gangnam
Gangnam Global Business Center is hosting a free lecture for entrepreneurs on international trade and customs on Aug. 21.The lecture by customs agent Ban Se-hyeon will touch upon subjects such as how to initiate trade business, customs charges, importation processes and free trade agreement regulations. The two-hour lecture will be presented in English at COEX conference room 315.Registration runs from Aug. 7 until Aug. 18 and can be done via email. Personal details such as name, occupation, nat
Expat LivingAug. 13, 2013
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Gwangju center offers tour to Bogildo
Gwangju International Center is running an overnight culture tour to Bogildo Island on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The tour will visit Lands End, the southwestern tip of the Korean mainland, before taking a ferry to Nohwado Island, which is connected to Bogildo Island by bridge. Once there they will take part in an abalone farming experience, and see the Saeyeon Pavilion in the garden of Yun Sun-do, a neo-Confucian scholar and poet who lived on the island after being sent away by the king.After an abal
Expat LivingAug. 13, 2013
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Women’s self-defense seminar in Seoul
Body & Seoul gym in Itaewon is running a free women’s self-defense seminar on Aug. 31.The seminar includes guidance on being aware of your surroundings, verbal techniques to defuse situations, and physical defense techniques, such as holds, escaping when an attacker has you pinned and using everyday items to help defend yourself.Body & Seoul is a martial arts and fitness center catering to expats. To get there, leave Noksapyeong Station Exit 2 and walk straight. The gym is on the right, on the s
Expat LivingAug. 13, 2013
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Daegu troupe to stage ‘Princess Bride’
The Daegu Theatre Troupe, a theatrical group of English-speaking expats, is soon to stage William Goldman’s “The Princess Bride.”“The Princess Bride” is a satirical, fantasy love story centering around two adolescents, Buttercup and Westley. Throughout the play, they face a multitude of obstacles that keep them apart.Jarod Clegg, the director of the Daegu Theatre Troupe production, also wrote the script for their adaptation. He describes their version as a “fun, good natured play” in which they
Expat LivingAug. 13, 2013
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Then & Now: A look back at the changing tides of K-pop
From traditional Korean folk music and the sounds of pansori, to the heavily Western influence of Korea’s old rock ’n’ roll scene, all the way to the current trends of choreograph-heavy K-pop idol groups, the nation’s music industry has had a number seismic shifts. After the trend of popular music shifted from folk to rock to pop, the modern era of music gave birth to the continually growing, internationally recognized genre that is now referred as K-pop, or Korean pop music. Within the first ha
PerformanceAug. 13, 2013
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Dutch design and architecture showcased in Seoul
Dutch architecture and design have played a leading role in the global scene with their functional yet playful qualities. Dubbed “the world’s largest artificial paradise,” the Netherlands has developed distinctive architectural and design styles in battling floods and other natural disasters as much of its land is below sea level. The key architectural and design qualities of the Netherlands can be seen in Seoul at a new special exhibition put together by the Korea Foundation, the state-funded a
Arts & DesignAug. 13, 2013
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Jane Austen museum in bid to buy author’s ring
LONDON (AP) ― Jane Austen’s House Museum says it has received a 100,000-pound ($155,000) donation to help it buy the “Pride and Prejudice” writer’s ring back from singer Kelly Clarkson.Earlier this month the British government placed a temporary export ban on the gold-and-turquoise ring in the hope money could be found to keep it in Britain.The museum said Monday it had raised 103,200 pounds of the 152,450 pound asking price, most of it from a single anonymous donation.Clarkson, an Austen fan, b
CultureAug. 13, 2013
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Crayon Pop signs contract with Sony Music Entertainment
Crayon Pop, known for their “series five-cylinder engine dance” set to the song “Bar Bar Bar,” has signed with world-famous label Sony Music Entertainment. Crayon Pop differentiated themselves from other girl groups by making a debut decked out in matching polo shirts, track pants, skirts and bike helmets. Instead of going for the stereotypical sexy or cute concept, the group aimed for a girl-next-door style, gaining fans and sparking a slew of parodies of their famous dance. “When Sony Music En
Aug. 13, 2013
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Kim Woo-bin to become new face of ‘M Countdown’
Actor Kim Woo-bin has been named the new host of music channel Mnet’s “M Countdown.” The previous hosts of the program were Tony An of H.O.T. and FT Island’s Lee Hong-gi, making Kim the only host who did not debut as a K-pop artist. Kim appeared as a special guest emcee on the program in April and received positive feedback for his hosting abilities. “Kim Woo-bin has a steady voice and has the ability to be a capable host,” the production team for “M Countdown” stated. “He has gained recognitio
Aug. 13, 2013
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When martial arts become cinematic poetry
Filmmaker Wong Kar-wai’s “Grandmaster,” contrary to what the title suggests, is not exactly a biopic of the legendary Chinese martial artist Ip Man (1893-1972), the grandmaster of Wing Chun who famously taught Bruce Lee.Rather, it is Wong’s poignant, visually stunning tribute to what is now gone ― China before the Japanese invasion and the glory years of Chinese martial arts in the 1930s. Though it features the life of Ip, the film focuses on martial arts itself rather than the individual. What
FilmAug. 13, 2013
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Embassy in S. Africa breaks ground for own building
The Korean Embassy in South Africa will end about 20 years of residing in a rented office and finally possess its own building.The embassy held a groundbreaking ceremony for its building Monday in the Muckleneuk neighborhood of capital Pretoria, according to foreign ministry officials. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister for Political Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Lee Kyung-soo, Korean Ambassador to South Africa Lee Yoon, South African foreign ministry officials and leaders of the Kor
PeopleAug. 13, 2013
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U.S. citizen held in N.K. moved to hospital: report
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) ― Kenneth Bae, a U.S. citizen jailed in North Korea, has been moved from a prison camp to a hospital in Pyongyang as his health deteriorates, U.S. media reported.Bae’s sister Terri Chung told The New York Times and CNN on Sunday that her 45-year-old brother has lost more than 23 kilograms and has problems with his kidneys and liver.“He has a host of ailments,” Chung said. “Some of them have worsened considerably enough to warrant a hospital transfer.”Chung said that the U.S.
PeopleAug. 13, 2013
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Herald steps beyond media
Growth from humble beginnings to biggest English newspaperThe Korea Herald has been providing English news to South Koreans and Korean viewpoints to people outside of the country for the past 60 years. Its sister paper, The Herald Business, and other units of Herald Corp. are also leading the local media market. It all started with a four-page tabloid called The Korean Republic, the forerunner of The Korea Herald.In the early 1950s, then-President Syngman Rhee sought the creation of an English
CultureAug. 13, 2013
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Dutch Prince Friso dies after 2012 avalanche
Johan Friso, the bespectacled Dutch prince who avoided the limelight and gave up his position in line to the throne after getting entangled in a scandal with his bride-to-be, died Monday _ 18 months after a skiing accident that left his brain gravely injured. He was 44.The royal house said the prince, known as Friso, died of complications from the accident, without giving more details. It said he had never regained more than “minimal consciousness.”Friso was struck by an avalanche while skiing o
PeopleAug. 13, 2013
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Chung Mong-koo Foundation to donate W20b for arts, culture
Chung Mong-koo Foundation will provide 20 billion won ($17.9 million) for five years in the fields of arts and culture in the country.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the foundation signed an agreement at the ministry in Seoul on Monday to cooperate in the promotion of arts and culture.Under the agreement, both sides will expand arts and cultural programs for children and teenagers, and also push various regional projects jointly. One of the first projects to be pushed is increasi
PeopleAug. 12, 2013
