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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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Korean firms target EV charging market in US
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Double treat: Mariinsky Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ and Mariinsky Theater Orchestra
Internationally acclaimed ballet company Mariinsky Ballet kicked off its much-anticipated Seoul run of Tchaikovsky classic “Swan Lake” on Sunday at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. The famous ballet tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. She tries to break the curse with her love interest Pince Siegfried, but fails when he is tricked by the cruel magician.The renowned Russian troupe was founded in the 18th century and is now considered one of
PerformanceNov. 11, 2012
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9th Gwangju Biennale lauded for provocative approach
The 9th Gwangju Biennale came to an end with Asia’s biggest contemporary art event being lauded for adopting thoughtful and provocative approaches to art. Artworks reached out to viewers, shedding light on global social and political issues, providing moments of self-reflection to viewers, and bridging the gap between contemporary art and ordinary citizens. Some works reflected on the founding spirit of the biennale, which is in the memory of the 1980 civil uprising for democratization. Korean a
PerformanceNov. 11, 2012
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Two German orchestras to go head-to-head in Seoul
Nov. 21 will be an interesting day for classical music fans: Two noted German orchestras will perform in Seoul on the day.Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra) will be performing at Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall in southern Seoul at 8 p.m. while Deutsche Radio Philharmonie will be playing at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts at the same time. Both orchestras are performing in Seoul for the first time.“November has always been the hottest month for
PerformanceNov. 11, 2012
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As mom to Bond, Dench reflects on her 007 reign
NEW YORK (AP) ― Nothing is so much of a boys’ club as a James Bond movie. That is, except when Judi Dench is on screen.As MI6 head M, Dench has been the Bond matriarch: the strong-willed, no-nonsense mainstay of feminine authority in a movie franchise that has, more often than not, featured slightly more superficial womanly traits.“Skyfall’’ is Dench’s seventh Bond film, an unimpeachable reign that has encompassed both the Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan eras of the British spy. For a number of
FilmNov. 11, 2012
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Koo’s ‘The Peach Tree’ invited to BIFFF
Actress-turned-director Koo Hye-sun’s second feature film “The Peach Tree” has been invited to the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, according to Koo’s agency.The film, which tells the story of two young brothers who were born as conjoined twins with two heads sharing one body, will be featured at the festival in Belgium in April.The Belgium-based film festival was founded in 1983 and has been featuring thriller, horror and science fiction films. Koo’s “The Peach Tree” was previous
FilmNov. 11, 2012
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‘Gangnam Style’ goes double platinum in U.S.
Pop singer Psy’s single “Gangnam Style,” which has more than 2 million digital single sales, and has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America Inc. (RIAA) of the U.S. on Saturday.The music video, a mock tribute to Seoul’s affluent Gangnam district, broke a number of world records since the single’s local release in July.It last month broke the Guinness World Record for “Most Likes on YouTube” with 2,141,758, beating the previous record of LMFAO’s “Party Rock
PerformanceNov. 11, 2012
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Pope Benedict XVI to join Twitter
VATICAN CITY (AFP) ― Pope Benedict XVI will have an official Twitter account and will send regular tweets for his followers around the world by the end of the year, Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said Friday.The Jesuit priest said the pope’s Twitter handle will be announced officially at a later time, although one likely candidate, @BenedictusPPXVI, registered this year already has 2,900 followers without having any tweets.There are already several fake Twitter accounts set up in the pope’s
PeopleNov. 11, 2012
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German TV celebrity boosts K-pop
A Korean-German TV celebrity and model, whose social media networks helped exemplify the viral power of K-pop, said she is “the only Korean personality in the German market” to further promote Korean culture.Nela Panghy-Lee was the most powerful Twitter user in Europe in spreading K-pop news as of the end of August, according to a report by Park Han-woo, associate professor in Yeungnam University’s media and communication department.The 32-year-old, working for the Germany’s largest TV network P
PeopleNov. 11, 2012
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French first lady seeks damages over love triangle claim
PARIS (AFP) ― Valerie Trierweiler, the girlfriend of French President Francois Hollande, is seeking 85,000 euros (108,000) in damages from the authors and editor of a book that claims she two-timed the Socialist leader with a prominent right-winger.Trierweiler has sued the authors of “La Frondeuse” (The Rebel) for defamation and infringement of her right to privacy.The book, written by television journalists Christophe Jakubyszyn and Alix Bouilhaguet, claims Trierweiler had an affair with former
PeopleNov. 11, 2012
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"A Werewolf Boy" draws 3 million viewers
Local romance movie "A Werewolf Boy" drew more than 3 million moviegoers last week, a rare feat for its genre, the Korean Film Council said Sunday.The film about a werewolf boy and his love interest who has a lung disease, starring Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young, was watched by 537,948 audience members on Saturday alone, bringing the total to 3,067,651, according to the council.A daily number of over 500,000 is remarkably high for a movie of any genre shown in November, a slow season for movieg
FilmNov. 11, 2012
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Some microwaves may not cook food enough
People who use some lower-wattage microwaves may not be cooking food long enough, a U.S. official warns.Kathy Bernard, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, said it is important to know the wattage of your microwave oven.“To find it, look on the inside of the oven door or in the owner‘s manual, or you can test how long it takes to boil a glass of water. If it takes 2 minutes or less it’s a very high-wattage oven, around 1,100 watts. Four minutes or longer it‘s
FoodNov. 11, 2012
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Chris Brown denies he is dating Rihanna
U.S. singer Chris Brown, in an interview with a Los Angeles radio station, denied rumors he and singer Rihanna have rekindled their relationship.When asked by Power 106 host Big Boy whether he and Rihanna were back together, Brown said, “No.”“And that‘s just quick, a quick answer.”Brown echoed the denial Rihanna made on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live,” when she told Andy Cohen she was not dating Brown, despite their collaboration on her latest album, “Unapologetic.”Rihanna did, however, call
PerformanceNov. 11, 2012
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BBC chief quits after saying TV report was wrong
The BBC's top executive resigned Saturday night after the prestigious broadcaster's marquee news magazine wrongly implicated a British politician in a child sex-abuse scandal, deepening the crisis that exploded after it decided not to air similar allegations against one of its own stars who police now say was one of the nation's worst pedophiles.In a brief statement outside BBC headquarters, George Entwistle said he decided to do the ``honorable thing'' and step down after just eight weeks in th
TelevisionNov. 11, 2012
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Psy's 'Gangnam Style' digital singles sold over 2 mln in U.S.
Rapper Psy's international smash single "Gangnam Style" has been certified by the United States record association as "double-platinum" for more than 2 million digital sales, his agency here said Saturday.Since its release in July, Psy's digital singles have been purchased more than 2 million times in the U.S., which earned him the certification by the Recording Industry Association of America, Inc., according to YG Entertainment. Psy will continue his tour in the U.S. and Europe, his agency sai
Nov. 10, 2012
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Dance“Swan Lake”: Internationally acclaimed ballet company Mariinsky Ballet will be in Korea to stage the Tchaikovsky classic “Swan Lake.” The famous ballet tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. She tries to break the curse with her love interest prince Siegfried, but fails when the prince is tricked by the sorcerer. The Russian troupe was founded in the 18th century and is now considered one of the world’s greatest ballet companies. The show runs
CultureNov. 9, 2012
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Box office
Suspect X (Korea)Opened Oct. 18Mystery. Thriller. Directed by Bang Eun-jin. Once known to many as a genius, Suk-go (Ryu Seung-bum) now lives as an ordinary high-school math teacher. One day, Suk-go finds out that his neighbor Hwa-sun (Lee Yo-won), who recently moved in next door, killed her husband by accident. Seok-go secretly watches her and makes up a perfect alibi for her. Though the police pick Hwa-sun as the prime suspect, she successfully avoids any doubt even passing the polygraph test.
FilmNov. 9, 2012
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Aerosmith‘s new ’Dimension‘ same old storyAerosmith``Music from Another Dimension!’‘(Columbia Records)In the decade since Aerosmith last released an album of new material, the band survived a near-breakup after 40 years as classic rock’s preening and persevering hitmakers, while Steven Tyler became an ``American Idol‘’ judge and did Burger King commercials. Said a collective nation: ``Sure, why not.‘’ Now comes ``Music from Another Dimension!‘’ -- the first Aerosmith output since 2001‘s ``Just
PerformanceNov. 9, 2012
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Firefighters get primer in movie pyrotechnics
Five soldiers dressed in camouflage and carrying machine guns took cover behind a stack of wooden pallets.One yelled “incoming” and a few seconds later a large explosion ignited behind them, setting off a ball of flame rising 30 feet high. The soldiers fell to the ground from the force of the blast, a concoction of black powder and gasoline.The scene was one of many pyrotechnic stunts performed last week at the Burbank Fire Department Training Center for a crowd of Southern California firefighte
FilmNov. 9, 2012
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KORAIL introduces train package to Suncheon
The Korea Railroad Corporation has released a two-day train package to Suncheon in South Jeolla Province.The train package features a farming experience and tour to local tourist attractions. Tourists can also participate in making local products such as tofu and harvesting potatoes. Each trip is limited to 30 people and runs three times ― Nov. 15, 24 and 29. The ticket price for a weekend trip is 59,600 won from Gwangmyeong Station and 60,400 won from Yongsan Station. For reservations, visit ww
TravelNov. 9, 2012
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KTO releases English travel e-book app
The Korea Tourism Organization launched an application for tablet PCs, which features a compilation of English-language travel information booklets published by the travel agency. “KTO-Books” features 22 English travel booklets on transport, maps, restaurants and accommodation. It also plans to update the content and increase the number of booklets. The application enables users to navigate the booklets easily by incorporating the e-book system, such as being able to zoom in and enlarge the text
TravelNov. 9, 2012