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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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China's media says success of 'hallyu' backed by S. Korean gov't
China's state media said Wednesday the worldwide boom of Korean pop music, films and TV dramas, known as "hallyu," was backed by the South Korean government.China Economic Weekly, a magazine managed and sponsored by the state-run newspaper People's Daily, reported in its latest issue that the South Korean government played a pillar role in the country's so-called "soft power."Noting the success of Korean pop songs such as Psy's "Gangnam Style" and the Wondergirl's "Nobody," the magazine suggeste
PerformanceOct. 30, 2012
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Nick Cannon to perform at Boombar
The American rapper, comedian and TV personality Nick Cannon will DJ live at the electro lounge Boombar in Itaewon on Saturday.The multi-entertainer is best known as a former Nickelodeon star, the host of the hit TV audition program “America’s Got Talent” and the husband of R&B icon Mariah Carey. He first gained fame in the entertainment industry as a teen for his role on the show “All That” and as the host of “The Nick Cannon Show” and “Wild ‘N Out” on Nickelodeon, a top entertainment channel f
PerformanceOct. 30, 2012
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K-pop and the world
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Asian music market will be presented at the 2012 global music conference and showcase Mu:Con, which will be held in Seoul from Thursday to Saturday. Mu:Con is a gathering of key players in the world music industry who come together to discuss various topics on creative global cooperation and communication, including the planning, production and distribution of the Asian music market. The three-day event, which is co-chaired by the legendary Korean pop
PerformanceOct. 30, 2012
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CJ E&M makes W13.3b in Q3 TV drama exports
CJ E&M, a local entertainment giant that owns four cable TV channels including tvN and OCN, said Tuesday it earned 13.3 billion won ($12 million) from overseas sales of its own TV dramas in the third quarter of this year.Rights to a total of 20 dramas have been sold to foreign countries, including tvN’s “Shut Up Flower Boy Band,” “I Need Romance” and OCN’s “Vampire Prosecutor,” with the three exported to more than 20 countries, the company said.It said overseas sales of “Answer Me 1997,” a tvN d
PerformanceOct. 30, 2012
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Small kids may need Halloween fears eased
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (UPI) -- Parents may think children of all ages enjoy scary masks, ghostly decor and haunted houses, but a U.S. expert says some kids may find them too frightening.“Most children can‘t distinguish fantasy from reality until they are about age 4, so knocking on a stranger’s door in a clown suit can be confusing and scary for younger children,” Deborah Best, a child psychology expert and professor of psychology at Wake Forest University, said in a statement. To avoid unnecessar
CultureOct. 30, 2012
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Malay couple under fire for ‘absurd’ blogging
They have become outrageously famous in a week but the consequences of having a scandalous blog are starting to set in for Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee.Lee, 23, may be kicked out of her family home after “Sumptuous Erotica”, the blog she shared with Tan, 24, made the headlines in several newspapers here and in Singapore.“My mother gave me an ultimatum marry him or move out within a month,” she said, adding that she was “a little scared” about the prospect.She had just graduated with a marketing degr
PeopleOct. 30, 2012
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Rep says actress Mila Kunis isn‘t pregnant
Mila Kunis’ publicist says the U.S. actress is not pregnant, despite media reports claiming she is.The “Black Swan” starlet has been dating her former “That ‘70s Show” co-star Ashton Kutcher since April.The Huffington Post said she recently sparked baby buzz when she was photographed in Los Angeles wearing a loose-fitting tank top.But Kunis’ publicist is shooting down the speculation.“She is not pregnant,” Kunis‘ representative told RumorFix, separately clarifying to the MailOnline, “She is not
FilmOct. 30, 2012
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SBS to host K-pop festival in U.S.
A joint concert of several K-pop artists will be held in the United States early next month, a South Korean television station hosting the event said Tuesday.The “2012 SBS K-pop Super Concert in America” will take place at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, a 15,000-seat outdoor theater, in Irvine, California, on Nov. 10, SBS said.Some of South Korea‘s leading K-pop bands, including Girls’ Generation, 2NE1, KARA, BEAST and Sistar as well as American YouTube star Karmin, will perform, it said. (Y
PerformanceOct. 30, 2012
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Korean artists showcase ‘Woo:ri’ project at art festival in Prague
An art project by Korean artists is on exhibit at the TINA B. Contemporary Art Festival in Prague, giving fresh perspectives on Korean art to the global audience. The project titled “Woo:ri,” the Korean word for “us” or “we,” showcases installations and media art at various places throughout the historic city of Prague during the art festival, which ends on Wednesday.The annual TINA B. festival, which stands for “This Is Not Another Biennale,” aims to bring contemporary art closer to general peo
PerformanceOct. 29, 2012
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Seoul Gourmet back in town
In its fourth year, Seoul Gourmet continues its efforts to spread the good news about Korean cuisine to world-renowned chefs through a five-day food fiesta. Chefs are invited to learn about hansik and incorporate it into menus that will be showcased at restaurants throughout Seoul for gourmands to experience themselves (provided reservations can be made in time). This fall’s culinary line-up is pretty stellar. A total of seven chefs are flying in for the festival, including D.O.M.’s Alex Atala,
FoodOct. 29, 2012
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Two Asian pianists to interpret Beethoven
Two noted Asian pianists presenting Beethoven piano sonatas here within two weeks of each other are the talk of the town among classical music lovers. China’s Yundi Li and Korea’s Kim Sun-wook will be portraying different aspects of the genius composer. And of course they will be adding their special touch to each piece. Beethoven’s piano sonatas are known for demanding extraordinary devotion and skills from the players. “It’s not just about the virtuoso. Beethoven didn’t flaunt melody line or p
PerformanceOct. 29, 2012
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Psy to perform California concert
South Korean artist Psy will hold his first U.S. concert in California on Jan. 26, the singer announced on Twitter.Tickets for the concert at the Honda Center in Anaheim, southern California, are available through various websites, including Ticketmaster. Tickets range in price from $48.50 to $337.85. Several Korean artists have previously performed at the Honda Center, formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim. BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, f(x) and EXO played for th
Oct. 29, 2012
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Bond film ‘Skyfall’ makes big international debut
LOS ANGELES ― Sony Pictures is spying a hit in its latest James Bond film, as “Skyfall” premiered at No. 1 in 25 foreign countries this weekend.The film, starring Daniel Craig in the 23rd entry featuring 007, collected an impressive $77.7 million overseas this weekend, according to an estimate from Sony, which is distributing the film internationally. “Skyfall,” financed by Sony and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for just under $200 million, doesn’t hit U.S. theaters until Nov. 9.Of the 25 international ma
FilmOct. 29, 2012
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K-pop World Festival knows no barriers
CHANGWON, South Gyeongsang Province ― Forty-three international participants on 15 teams from 15 countries sang and danced to their favorite K-pop songs to compete in the 2012 K-pop World Festival held in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, on Sunday.Each group or soloist battled it out onstage to vie for the title of best K-pop act of the night. The contestants were split into two categories: vocal and performance. The contest’s panel of judges evaluating each act included K-pop celebrity G.O.
PerformanceOct. 29, 2012
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Rapper Lil Reese sorry for ‘beating’ video
Chicago rapper Lil Reese issued an apology via Twitter for a video posted online that showed him beating up a young woman.“Everybdy makes mistakes,” the tweet read. “I was out of charcter & ive grown sense then Dont judge me for my past i can admit my wrongs and I apologize.#3hunna.”The apology came days after the video was posted online, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Sunday.The video shows a young woman inquiring who let a group of young men into a home. She begins to argue with a young man, p
PerformanceOct. 29, 2012
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2,000 sheep make appearance in Madrid
The people of Madrid were treated to the rare sight of about 2,000 sheep milling through the downtown area Sunday.The herd of sheep, along with about four dozen cows and several horses, were brought into the heart of the city of more than 3 million people from Seville and Toledo by shepherds and their dogs as part of the XIX National Festival of Transhumance, the EFE news agency reported.The event, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment in collaboration with the city of M
CultureOct. 29, 2012
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Case of blond girl beggar strikes nerve in Mexico
At a busy intersection, a girl with a high half ponytail looks at you as she begs for coins. There is dirt beneath her fingernails and her pink shirt looks unwashed. The image in the photo could fit thousands of impoverished Mexican children who sell gum or beg for money in the streets, but for one thing: The girl in this picture is blonde.The flurry of internet attention to the photo, and the quick way officials reacted, has renewed a debate about racism in Mexico, a nation that is proud of its
CultureOct. 29, 2012
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‘Gangnam Style’ follow up single to be mix of English and Korean
Psy fans can expect new moves following the comical horse dance with Psy’s soon-to-be released bilingual track. In a recent interview with CNN, the “international singer” announced that his next single will be half in Korean and half in English. There had been a lot of debate about whether or not Psy’s next song would in Korean or in English. It was reported that his agency, YG Entertainment, suggested he keep his songs in Korean, but Psy later announced that he was planning to produce a song in
PerformanceOct. 28, 2012
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Homeless guides reveal darker side of London
LONDON (AFP) ― Like many other Londoners who make a living showing tourists around the city, Viv is telling a group of visitors how Waterloo Bridge was largely rebuilt by women after World War II.But Viv, 56, is no ordinary tour guide. She is homeless ― and the stairs under the bridge, which boasts majestic views of the Houses of Parliament and St. Paul’s Cathedral, were once her home.“I lived there for two months,” she tells the sightseers. “I had a patch made of wooden pallets, newspapers and
TravelOct. 28, 2012
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Filipino woman seeking 2-way hallyu exchanges
MANILA (Yonhap News) ― Helweena Sadorra is a self-acknowledged fanatic of “hallyu,” or the Korean Wave, the popular culture from South Korea that has permeated the entire globe from Asia to America to Europe and the Middle East. So when she landed a job at the Korean Cultural Center in Manila, she had high hopes of promoting active exchanges between South Korea and her home country.She quit her job last month and says the exchanges are lopsided, and there is too much of a business side to hallyu
CultureOct. 28, 2012