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Court refuses injunction on medical school expansion
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Why Korean crime stories typically feature nameless, faceless perpetrators
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Debate on 'no-seniors zones' heats up
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S. Korea, Cambodia forge strategic partnership
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Rare mid-May heavy snow warning issued over mountainous areas of Gangwon
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Is NewJeans headed for a long 'break'?
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[KH Explains] Hyundai-backed Motional’s struggles deepen as Tesla eyes August robotaxi debut
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Police raid popera singer Kim Ho-joong's house over hit-and-run suspicions
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New Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office chief vows full-fledged probe into first lady
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Art bank launched by government
The Korean government launched an art bank to better manage the state-owned art collection and to run a proper loan system. “The government art bank will manage the art collection professionally and systematically. By doing so, I hope we can improve the quality of the government art collection and stimulate the art market,” said Culture Minister Choe Kwang-shik at the launching event at the National Museum of Contemporary Art on Wednesday. With the establishment of the art bank, all purchases an
PerformanceOct. 10, 2012
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Pop Art genius Lichtenstein gets major U.S. retrospective
WASHINGTON (AFP) ― Roy Lichtenstein, the American painter whose comic book-inspired canvases gave the Pop Art movement some of its most vivid images, is getting his first major retrospective since his death 15 years ago.Beginning Sunday, the National Gallery of Art in Washington will be exhibiting 130 of his paintings, drawings and sculptures, reflecting a long and prolific career that ended when he passed away at the age of 73.The show moves to the Tate Modern museum in London next February and
PerformanceOct. 10, 2012
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World’s biggest book fair homes in on children’s literature
FRANKFURT (AFP) ― The world’s biggest book fair opened here on Tuesday with the spotlight on children’s literature, traditionally an “under-recognized” sector but now seen as a driving force in publishing.More than 7,000 exhibitors are expected from Wednesday at the five-day Frankfurt Book Fair, which this year also puts the literary traditions, arts and culture of New Zealand in the spotlight as its guest of honour.“Childrens’ books have been doing very well around the world,” Richard Robinson,
BooksOct. 10, 2012
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Take a peek through ‘The Keyhole’
Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf’s first exhibition in Korea features his latest series ‘The Keyhole’ and ‘Dawn & Dusk’Whether through a window or through Facebook, everyone has his share of experiences peeking into others’ lives. Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf captured a boy sitting on a table and peering through a keyhole to portray the urge to peek and the curious state of the mind. The photo is part of his latest “The Keyhole” series completed in 2011. Subjects in the series are all turned away
PerformanceOct. 10, 2012
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Epik High soars to the top of the charts
The hip-hop trio Epik High recently released their new single, “It’s Cold,” which instantly became an “all kill” track with the song topping all of the major music charts in Korea upon its release. The ballad hip-hop track featuring newcomer Lee Hi, one of the “K-pop Star” finalists this year, reached the number one spot on the Bugs, Melon, Soribada, Daum, Mnet, Monkey3, Cyworld, Olleh and Naver real-time music charts just hours after it was released on Tuesday. The single was pre-released to pr
PerformanceOct. 10, 2012
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Ministry scraps age limit on Psy’s hit song, others
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family on Wednesday withdrew an age restriction on 250 songs including Korean rapper-singer Psy’s previous hit “Right Now.”In 2010, the ministry imposed an R-rating for the song saying it is “inappropriate and harmful for teenagers” for its lyrics describing drinking and containing vulgar language.A review committee under the ministry on Wednesday decided to lift the age limit on the song because the lyrics do not directly suggest for the listener to drink or
Oct. 10, 2012
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[Herald Review] Jeju director’s film features 1948 Jeju Massacre
O Muel’s ‘Jiseul’ portrays tragic historical event in exquisite black-and-white cinematographyBUSAN -- Director O Muel occupies a rare place in Korean cinema, being one of the very few filmmakers creating works about Jeju Island. All of his previous films were shot on his native Jeju, in Jeju dialect, featuring the lives of people living on the island.Two previous films, “Pong Ddol” (2010) and “Nostalgia” (2009) were rather humorous accounts of ordinary Jeju residents, from a flakey filmmaker to
FilmOct. 10, 2012
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Bill Gates in Abu Dhabi: ’I’d never run for office’
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Microsoft founder and billionaire Bill Gates on Tuesday ruled out running for office, choosing not to join the parade of rich businessmen who have tried their hand at politics.Asked at the Abu Dhabi Media Summit about running for president, he said his current job with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was "a very nice office" and that it didn’t require him to raise funds to "try to get elected," nor does it "have term limits of eight years," as do some
PeopleOct. 10, 2012
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Gangnam style gets U.N. stamp of approval
PARIS (AFP) ― “Gangnam Style” has secured an unlikely accolade after U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon hailed South Korean rapper Psy’s global hit as a force for world peace.Ban has found himself displaced as the best-known Korean on the planet by the astonishing success of the chubby rapper’s catchy video ― and the veteran diplomat could not be more delighted.“I have seen it several times,” the 68-year-old revealed in an interview with AFP on Tuesday, voicing his pride at the way Psy had broug
PeopleOct. 10, 2012
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S. Sudanese teenage brass band to perform in Seoul
A musical band established by the late Lee Tae-seok, a Catholic priest who devoted his life to caring for displaced people in South Sudan, will be performing in Korea in a meeting to forge ties between Korea and African states, the government said Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, a brass band composed of teenagers from the village of Tonj, where Lee served as a clergyman, doctor, teacher and mentor, will arrive in Seoul on Oct. 13 and perform on Oct. 15 at the welcom
CultureOct. 10, 2012
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Businesses and artists forge ties
A total of 97 businesses and 97 artists on Wednesday joined hands to nurture arts as part of the Korean Mecenat program at the Seoul Namsan Traditional Theater on Wednesday.According to the Korean Business Council for the Arts, the companies, including 24 new council members, will provide 4.4 billion won ($3.9 million) to artists ranging from Korean traditional music groups to actors and dancers. They will participate in the “Arts & Business” program for one year, exchanging ideas and contributi
PeopleOct. 10, 2012
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Korean girl seeks fake apartment to fool protective parents
A female Korean student living in New York is looking for a fake roommate and an apartment to hide her engagement with a Caucasian man from overly protective parents.The unnamed student, who posted the request last week on social media network Reddit, said her “loving and protective” mother in Korea is sending her brother to the Big Apple to check up on her.For the girl, the visit will reveal the fact that she is engaged to a white man. Her family has been told she is living with a female roomma
PeopleOct. 10, 2012
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Expat events to raise money for breast cancer charity
Bras for a Cause is returning to Seoul to raise money and awareness for breast cancer on Oct. 20. Unique bras will go on the block in an auction in aid of the Korean Breast Cancer Foundation, while there will also be music, bellydancing and a burlesque performance at the event at JR Pub in Itaewon.Doors open 6 p.m. and entry is 10,000 won, covering a pink breast cancer awareness bracelet and a raffle ticket.As a prelude to the event, the Boob Crawl, another fundraiser for the KBCF, takes place o
Expat LivingOct. 9, 2012
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Voting event in Seoul for U.S. citizens
The U.S. Embassy will run a voting event Saturday at the American Center Korea for U.S. citizens.Embassy staff will be available to help voters with their absentee ballots, which will be collected by staff, date-marked and forwarded to the appropriate state election agency at no cost to the voter.Consular officers will be available to assist voters without absentee ballots to register and cast their votes for the federal elections on the same day via www.fvap.gov.Those looking to use the service
Expat LivingOct. 9, 2012
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KISSA to hold students’ sports fest
The Korea International Students Support Association will hold its annual sports festival in November. The International Students Sports and Cultural Festival 2012 on Nov. 3 in Songdo, Incheon, features events including soccer, volleyball, basketball and running. Applications to take part close Oct. 21. Last year’s event in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, attracted more than 400 athletes and hundreds more spectators, with Hallasan, a team made up mostly of players from Ajou University in Suwon, Gy
Expat LivingOct. 9, 2012
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Paradise for musical fans
Lovers of show tunes are in for a treat as a joint production starting this weekend in Seoul promises more than 20 classic numbers in one show. “A Night at the Paradise” features songs from “Rent,” “Wicked” and other musicals performed by a cast of 27 assembled by Seoul Players and Fall From Grace.The script for the musical was written by Don Johnson. Although he has been involved in musical productions for about 30 years both here and in his native Canada, it has mainly been on the music side,
Expat LivingOct. 9, 2012
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Korean wave woos Bulgarian cooking duo
SOFIA (Yonhap News) ― Presiyan Petrov, 22, proudly takes out a bottle of white liquid carefully wrapped in a plastic bag as he enters a sunny apartment in central Sofia.The white liquid is makgeolli, South Korea’s signature rice wine, which he has been attempting to make over the last 18 months.“Try this one. Oh, I also tried putting in some raspberries and people seem to like it,” Petrov said as he handed the bottle to his South Korean friend Yoon Jae-hong. “That’s nice. But makgeolli should be
FoodOct. 9, 2012
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Man arrested on suspicion of defacing Rothko work
LONDON (AP) ― British police on Monday arrested the man who told journalists he was responsible for scrawling graffiti on a mural by modern American master Mark Rothko at London’s Tate Modern museum.Scotland Yard launched its investigation after the mural, one of Rothko’s Seagram series, was defaced Sunday with what appears to be the words “Vladimir’’ and “a potential piece of yellowism.’’Vladimir Umanets, who identifies himself as the co-founder an artistic movement he calls “Yellowism,’’ told
PerformanceOct. 9, 2012
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How social media is used as art
The Seventh Seoul International Media Art Biennale presents media art that is approachable, accessible through social mediaMedia has become a very important part of our lives, but when it comes to art that involves different media forms, it still seems too distant to ordinary people. But at the Seoul International Media Art Biennale, people may be surprised to know how much media art can seep into everyday life and how much it enriches our lives. “People think media art is difficult. But if an a
PerformanceOct. 9, 2012
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Korean, French, Austrian films in Oscars long-list
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― French blockbuster “Les Intouchables” and Austrian Michael Haneke’s Palme d’Or winner “Love” are hot tips for best foreign language Oscar, from a long-list of candidates published Monday.Hong Kong movie master Johnnie To and China’s Chen Kaige ― whose “Farewell my Concubine” won the top Cannes film festival prize in 1993 ― are also among films from 71 countries which could be vying for an Academy statuette.Iran, whose “A Separation” won foreign language Oscar for Asghar Farha
FilmOct. 9, 2012