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Korean industries gauge impact of Biden's steep tariffs on China
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Do Korean doctors make too much money?
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Is FTC's conglomerate listing a boon or bane for Hybe?
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NewJeans to headline palace show
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Coupang's Kim Bom escapes chaebol chief designation again
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Why Korean crime stories typically feature nameless, faceless perpetrators
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Rare mid-May heavy snow warning issued over mountainous areas of Gangwon
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CIO chief nominee to explain allegations at confirmation hearing
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Yoon vows to run country 'rightly' on Buddha's birthday
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Debate on 'no-seniors zones' heats up
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Lee names senior judge to lead civil rights commission
President Lee Myung-bak on Friday named the chief of a Seoul court to lead a state civil rights commission, his office said.Lee Sung-bo, the head of the Seoul Central District Court, will succeed Kim Young-ran as head of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. The commission is tasked with fighting government corruption and resolving administrative problems for ordinary citizens.Lee, 56, has worked as a judge since 1984 and is known for “reasonable and balanced” verdicts that also cared
PeopleDec. 9, 2012
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Park to appear on cover of Time magazine
South Korea’s ruling party presidential candidate Park Geun-hye will appear on the cover of U.S. news magazine Time, the party said Friday.The 60-year-old conservative candidate of the Saenuri Party is a leading contender in the Dec. 19 election, who could become the country’s first woman president. The cover photo of Time’s Dec. 17 Asia edition, published on the magazine’s Web site, shows Park seated with her head turned to the right to face the camera.The cover headline reads “The Strongman’s
PeopleDec. 9, 2012
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Couple live in sewer for 22 years
A Colombian couple who moved into a sewer with their dog said they are living life “better than the president.”Miguel Restrepo, 62, told Colombian radio station La FM that he and his wife, Maria Garcia, have been living comfortably in a Medellin sewer for the past 22 years, Colombia Reports reported Thursday.Restrepo said they are living “better than the president” in the “calm” and “carefree” setting. He said the sewer is outfitted with a kitchen, TV, bed, chair and fan. (UPI)<관련 한글 기사>하수도에서 22
PeopleDec. 9, 2012
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Nurse who died after Kate hoax call was from India
A nurse found dead days after she took a crank call about the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge was originally from India, British police said Saturday, as details began to trickle out about the woman whose death has sparked anger at the Australian radio DJs behind the hoax.Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found dead early Friday at nurses' housing provided by London's King Edward VII hospital, where Prince William's wife, the former Kate Middleton, was being treated for acute morning sickness this week.
TelevisionDec. 9, 2012
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’Dom Pedro’, largest piece of aquamarine in the world
People view the Dom Pedro aquamarine, currently considered the largest single piece of cut gem aquamarine in the world, after its unveiling at the Smithsonian‘s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. (AFP) <관련 한글 기사>세계에서 가장 큰 아쿠아마린 아쿠아마린 ’돔 페드로(Dom Pedro)’는 현존하는 가장 큰 아쿠아마린으로 추정된다. 워싱턴DC에 있는 스미스소니안(Smithsonian) 국립 자연사 박물관에 전시되어 있다. (코리아헤럴드)
CultureDec. 9, 2012
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Psy issues apology for anti-American lyrics
South Korean rapper-singer Psy has issued a formal apology Saturday for anti-American lyrics he performed at a 2004 concert protesting the U.S. presence in Iraq, following their recent revelation in U.S. media two days before he is set to perform for the U.S. president and his family.The 35-year-old rapper, who became a worldwide star with his hit song "Gangnam Style," said in the statement that the concert was held as a "deeply emotional reaction" to the war in Iraq following the beheading of a
PerformanceDec. 8, 2012
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International K-pop stars make their debut
With the global popularity of K-pop on the rise, the music industry is starting to see some new faces. There are already a number of non-Koreans in the K-pop scene: Han Geng, the Chinese member of Super Junior; f(x)’s Taiwanese-American member Amber and Chinese member Victoria; Brad of the indie band Busker Busker; and 2PM’s Thai-American member Nichkhun. As the international interest in the K-pop continues to attract talented people, the industry seems to have opened its doors even wider to non
PerformanceDec. 7, 2012
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Calendar
Dance“Spring Days Go By”: Korea’s veteran traditional dancer and choreographer Kim Mae-ja is having a special performance celebrating her 60-year career. Kim, who founded Changmu Arts Center in 1976, is considered a key figure in Korea’s traditional dance scene. She is noted for her creative works that successfully combined the country’s traditional dance with modern touches and techniques. The upcoming show features Kim and 30 of her student dancers, and explores the theme of light ― which has
CultureDec. 7, 2012
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Box office
Love 911 (Korea)Opening Dec. 19Romance. Drama. Directed by Jeong Gi-hoon. Kang-il (Go Soo) is an unhappy firefighter who lost his wife to an illness. He suffers from utter guilt for choosing to stay with a fire victim instead of going to his wife who was desperately calling him for help and died before he arrived. Losing his wife only made him work harder, always putting himself out there to save lives in danger. His nothing-to-lose attitude and strong work ethic intrigue Mi-soo (Han Hyo-joo), a
FilmDec. 7, 2012
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Eyelike
Ke$ha gets better on ‘Warrior’Ke$ha``Warrior‘’(RCA Records)Don‘t hate me - but this new Ke$ha album is good. Kind of really good.``Warrior,’‘ the 25-year-old’s sophomore release, is entertaining from top to bottom. Ke$ha _ along with hitmaker Dr. Luke _ has a knack for creating carefree and upbeat electro-pop songs that make you want to have a good time. It‘s pure fun.Yes, some of her lyrics are vapid and need work, but melodically, she’s got a winner, especially on the hooks throughout ``Warrio
PerformanceDec. 7, 2012
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With ‘Hobbit,’ Jackson tackles another J.R.R. Tolkien challenge
Peter Jackson has a message for J.R.R. Tolkien: I can’t quit you.Nearly a decade after the New Zealand filmmaker concluded his massively successful “Lord of the Rings” trilogy ― a string of films that grossed more than $2.9 billion worldwide, capped with a best picture Oscar for 2003’s “The Return of the King” ― Jackson is set to launch yet another three-film series from the fantasy novelist’s other famous tome, “The Hobbit.”Unlike his previous trifecta, Jackson wasn’t the original filmmaker beh
FilmDec. 7, 2012
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Paris offers shopping promotion
Paris will start the winter shopping promotion in January, the city’s travel agency said. The Shopping by Paris promotion will offer discounts, special offers at hotels, department stores and outlets throughout the city. About 190 hotels in the city hold promotional events that feature complimentary breakfast, late check-out and gifts. Gallery Lafayette offers bags to customers who purchased more than 40 Euros ($52) worth of goods, and La Vallee Village, a luxury outlet located on the outskirts
TravelDec. 7, 2012
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Special Christmas holiday at Halekulani Hotel in Hawaii
The Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii, offers a special Christmas celebration. From Dec. 12-24, the luxury hotel located on Waikiki Beach on Oahu welcomes guests with its annual “12 days of Christmas” event.The 12-day festive daily highlights include cocktail receptions, complimentary limousine transfer for holiday shopping at the Ala Moana Shopping Center, signature gifts, and treatments from SpaHalekulani. Special activities, such as one-on-one sessions to learn how to prepare Halekulani’s
TravelDec. 7, 2012
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KTO operates information phone service at train stations
The Korea Tourism Organization operates a travel information phone service at five train stations, including Incheon International Airport, Gimpo Airport, Hongik University, Gongdeok and Seoul Station on the airport express line. Travelers can use the service by calling 1330 on their cell phones or use the phones exclusive to the information service installed by the KTO at the train stations. The 1330 phone service offers travel information in four languages including Korean, English, Japanese a
TravelDec. 7, 2012
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Malaysian islands named after Korea’s ‘Nami,’ ‘Jara’
Two nameless islets near the famous Malaysian resort island of Langkawi were named after two famous holiday spots in Korea.The two islands were named “Nami Island” and “Jara Island” after the spots, near Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, and in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, respectively, at a ceremony held by the Langkawi Development Authority and Nami Island Inc. on Monday. The naming was part of Korean Culture Month held at the Oriental Village of the Malaysian island. It follows Malaysian Culture M
TravelDec. 7, 2012
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Large, family-owned resorts offer personal touch
VAIL, Colorado (AP) ― Rosana Faessler stops by the hostess stand to check on reservations, then makes her way into the dining room to chat with a couple of the regular guests. After a few minutes, she wanders to the breakfast buffet to make sure everything’s clean and full, then straightens a picture before heading back out to the dining room.These tasks could easily be delegated to the staff. But Faessler just can’t help herself. Sonnenalp, the resort in the Colorado Rockies that Faessler owns
TravelDec. 7, 2012
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Top destinations for skiers & non-skiers
With the coming of winter (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), there sometimes comes a divide amongst travelers: Are you taking a warm winter getaway or a snow-filled adventure? What’s a couple to do if one traveler skis and the other half does not? In response to this traveling issue, many ski towns and resorts have made ramping up their activities for non-skiers as big a priority as providing great powder. In case one member of your party is more bunny slope than snow bunny, the editors and
TravelDec. 7, 2012
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Christmas market food at Courtyard by Marriott Seoul
The hotel will hold a Christmas Market Food and Beverage promotion from Dec. 22-25. The hotel’s multi-dining restaurant, MoMo Caf will present a special Christmas buffet called “MoMo’s Christmas Market.” The buffet will include roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, a grill station with all kinds of meat carved by the chef, pasta made on-site and served fresh at pasta station, cold seafood corner, 20 kinds of European Special Christmas desserts and fresh fruits section. Also, the chef’s recommende
FoodDec. 7, 2012
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European dinner buffet at Mercure Gangnam Sodowe Hotel
Caf SODOWE of the hotel presents the “European Dinner Buffet,” which will entertain guests with 70 diverse dishes including the main dish of steak and fish, available starting Dec. 3. These homemade dishes will be made fresh with no additives. Menu items include pastas, pizzas, Belgian waffles, Mediterranean seafood salad, Scandinavian grilled salmon, a French snail dish, Turkish pilaf, Italian mussel, gratin, French traditional tuna salad and Swiss cheese. The buffet with steak as the main dish
FoodDec. 7, 2012
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End of year packages at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel
For the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s celebration, Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel presents the “Christmas Package” and “Welcome 2013 Package,” which will allow guests to create a special memory at the hotel with family, friend and lovers. The Christmas Package features a one-night stay at a deluxe room, one “Franc Franc” Gift Box and access to the hotel’s gym and swimming pool, located on the 27th floor. The “Welcome 2013 Package” includes a one-night stay, two glasses of 2013 Champagne Co
FoodDec. 7, 2012