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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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[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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[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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[Photo News] Seoul seeks 'best sleeper'
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Suncheon Bay Garden Expo opens its doors
The Suncheon Bay Garden Expo 2013 opens its doors to the public on Saturday, marking the first time that Korea is hosting the international garden event with a 15-year history. The Garden Expo, which is organized by the International Association of Horticultural Producers, is located in Suncheonman Bay, in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province and will run through Oct. 20. The expo stands as an example of natural beauty and an eco-friendly environment with three sections including the 564,000-square
CultureApril 19, 2013
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Film festivals greet spring
Spring is here, and that means the return of three annual film festivals in the country. Green Film Festival, International Women’s Film Festival, and Jeonju International Film Festival are all arriving this season, showcasing films dealing with the environment, women’s issues and social changes worldwide.JIFFThe Jeonju International Film Festival, one of the biggest events for alternative cinema in Korea, kicks off on April 25 with Cannes Golden Palm-winning filmmaker Laurent Cantet’s latest wo
FilmApril 19, 2013
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Theater“Les Miserables”: The all-Korean production of Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary musical “Les Miserables” is being performed in Seoul. Based on 19th-century French writer Victor Hugo’s timeless novel of the same title, the musical tells the story of Jean Valjean ― a hapless French peasant who serves 19 years in prison for stealing a piece of bread for his starving family in turbulent 19th-century France. After being released, he manages to assume a new identity and becomes mayor of a town. W
CultureApril 19, 2013
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Eyelike: Shelton pushes sound in new directions
Shelton pushes sound in new directionsBlake Shelton“Based On A True Story”(Warner Bros.)The more Blake Shelton rises in stature, the more he parades his swaggering, mischievous personality. His high-profile role as a judge on NBC‘s ``The Voice’‘ has provided a platform for the entertainingly outspoken side of this tall, drawling country boy from Oklahoma. Now Shelton is creating music as brash as he is, fully integrating his colorful character into his songs. Before a career resurgence that incl
PerformanceApril 19, 2013
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Box Office: A Song for You, Oblivion, Fist of Legend
A Song for YouOpened April 18Comedy. Drama. Music. Directed by Paul Andrew WilliamsShy, grumpy pensioner Arthur (Terence Stamp) gets dragged into an unconventional local choir by his cancer patient wife Marion (Vanessa Redgrave). Marion is eager to perform at a choir competition but she dies before the contest, asking her husband and friends to perform for her. After Marion’s death, Arthur is lost in grief but the charismatic choir director Elizabeth (Gemma Arterton) persuades him that he can le
FilmApril 19, 2013
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A beautiful look at a devastated future
The dystopian thriller “Oblivion” is a breathtaking collage of welcome originality and references to a huge common cultural bank of fantasy images and themes. It’s grandiose in scope and scale, attentive to important details like character and tone, and unafraid to tackle mature themes like love and loss, personal identity and redemption. If there’s a better science-fiction blockbuster this year, I’ll count us lucky.The film stars an intensely focused Tom Cruise as Jack Harper, a futuristic repa
FilmApril 19, 2013
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Lotte Hotel to manage Tashkent hotel
Lotte Hotel announced on Wednesday that it signed a management outsourcing agreement with Tashkent Palace Hotel in Uzbekistan, which will be renamed Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace. Located 8 kilometers from Tashkent International Airport, the hotel offers easy access to popular places such as Alisher Navoi Opera, Ballet Theater, the National Museum of History of Uzbekistan and Independence Square (Mustakilik Square).Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace will become the first overseas hotel that Lot
TravelApril 19, 2013
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KTO releases Seoul walking tour mobile app
A guided tour of major tourist attractions in Seoul is now available at tourists’ fingertips with the release of a mobile application on 16 places popular among foreign tourists. The application named “Seoul Walking Tour” enables tourists to explore the city without the help of tour guides as it offers audio service in multiple languages ― English, Japanese and Chinese ― and is installed with GPS service. The application will make city traveling more fun and educational with detailed explanation
TravelApril 19, 2013
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U.S. tourist faces trial in Turkey over ‘stones’
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) ― An American tourist who collected stones during a six-day beach holiday with his wife was briefly detained in Turkey and faces trial for attempting to smuggle historical artifacts, he said on Wednesday.Jason Dement was taken into custody by security officials at Antalya airport, near Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, on Sunday because two of the pieces inside a bag of stones appeared to be artifacts. On Monday, a court released him from custody but barred him from leaving Turke
TravelApril 19, 2013
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Iceland: the quirky home of Bobby Fischer, Bjork and the Blue Lagoon
REYKJAVIK, Iceland ― This is the only country that gives you a bath before they send you home.The Blue Lagoon, open year-round, rain or shine, envelops thousands of tourists from all over the world in its misty embrace.Many of them come in big tourist buses on the way to the airport, which is only 15 minutes away.They leave, freshly scrubbed and silky soft, after an hour or three at Iceland’s most famous tourist attraction ― and yes, it’s really blue, thanks to the silica, other minerals and ben
TravelApril 19, 2013
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Matured sushi at Lotte Hotel Seoul
The hotel’s Japanese restaurant Momoyama invites Keiji Nakazawa, the master chef at Sushisho in Tokyo, to present matured sushi which uses fermented fish. Sushisho is considered to be one of the best sushi places in Tokyo. The event “Sushisho Presentation” is limited to 40 customers only. Lunch is priced at 300,000 won and dinner is 500,000 won including tax. Each serving has limited counter seats for 10 guests per day. The event is available from April 29 to April 30. For reservations, call (02
FoodApril 19, 2013
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BBQ party at Mercure Seoul Ambassador Gangnam Sodowe Hotel
The hotel’s outdoor sky lounge Kloud offers a barbecue buffet with unlimited draft beer. At the barbecue stations, the chefs will grill on the spot. It offers steak, Korean BBQ, pork, prawn, sausage, chicken, and grilled vegetables along with salads and fruit desserts. The buffet is only available on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9 p.m. starting on April 19. The price is 66,000 won per person including tax. Those coming on opening day, April 19, will receive a 30 percent discount. The hotel also
FoodApril 19, 2013
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Omakase dishes at The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul
The hotel’s Japanese restaurant Hanazono presents omakase dishes through “The Art of Sushi.” Meaning “I entrust myself to you,” omakase is all about the customer leaving it to the chef to create and serve dishes in accordance with the customer’s personal preferences. Each day brings a new selection of fresh ingredients and a new range of dishes. Customers may also specify their favorite ingredients in advance when making reservations. Omakase is available exclusively at the restaurant’s sushi co
FoodApril 19, 2013
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Pororo adventure at Sheraton Seoul D-Cube City Hotel
The hotel presents “Pororo Adventure Package” for family guests planning an exciting day with their children. A popular children’s animation created in Korea, “Pororo” features the adventures of Pororo and his friends who live in the snowy village of Porong Porong Forest. Children can experience a day in Pororo Park, located in D-Cube Department Store, where they can take the mini train, watch Pororo shows and other educational programs. The package includes a one-night stay in a deluxe room, co
FoodApril 19, 2013
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Children’s day festivals at The Plaza Hotel
The hotel presents “Plaza Carnival” for Children’s Day at Xystum House on May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a play area with snacks, face painting and a dance show. The first segment includes a special buffet and second segment has finger foods and beverages. Prices are 50,000 won for children, 80,000 won for first segment, and 40,000 won for second for adults including tax. Children under three receive free entrance. The hotel’s buffet The Seven Square offers the “Bubbly Buffet”
FoodApril 19, 2013
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Cafes on Itaewon’s fringes
It is no secret that Itaewon is an eat-and-drink hotspot. In fact, the area is so populated with eateries there is little room for newbies to find a perch of their own. Rather than wait for turf to open up, more spots are opting to set up shop nearby, and the resulting spill-off of establishments to surrounding areas has fostered the growth of three relatively new foodie habitats ― Haebangchon, Gyeongnidan-gil and Hannam-dong. The hip trio of neighborhoods keeps it fresh with an eclectic offerin
FoodApril 19, 2013
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Sigeumchi namul
Sigeumchi namul is a simple Korean side dish made with spinach. Namul is a general term that refers to a seasoned vegetable dish. Although the cooking methods and seasonings vary, the vegetables are typically blanched first and then dressed with seasonings. Spinach is one of the most common and often used in bibimbap. The sigeumchi namul can be lightly seasoned with salt. Here, I have another variation seasoned with gochujang (red chili pepper paste) and soy sauce.Ingredients:● 1 bunch spinach (
FoodApril 19, 2013
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KARA wins Chinese music award
K-pop girl group KARA has received the top prize for a foreign pop group in what is known as the Chinese Grammy Awards, the group’s management agency said Friday.The five-member group won “The Most Popular International Group” at the 17th China Music Awards (CMA) held in Macau on Thursday night, beating the famous British idol group, One Direction, and other K-pop groups such as Big Bang and 2NE1, DSP Media said.“We are so honored to receive such a huge award. We promise to reward our Chinese fa
PerformanceApril 19, 2013
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Psy’s ‘Gentleman’ behavior stirs controversy
Global star Psy’s ungentlemanly behavior in his new music video is sparking controversy over its possible influence on the public. Concerns have been raised about the entertainer’s comedic “Gentleman” music video in which the rapper is seen dancing in a public library as well as “defacing public property.” Seoul City Councilman Jung Sae-hwan brought the issue of Psy dancing in a public library up at a city council meeting held on Wednesday, stating that the video could cause foreigners to want t
PerformanceApril 19, 2013
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President Park makes Time’s ‘most influential’ list
President Park Geun-hye is among the 100 most influential people in the world, according to Time magazine on Thursday. The annual list also includes North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi and Pope Francis. Time introduced Park through a contributed profile written by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. “As the first female President of the Republic of Korea, Madame Park Geun-hye is an inspiration for all women trying
PeopleApril 19, 2013