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Iran’s president found dead at helicopter crash site
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Seoul rolls out W250b package in bid to lure foreign talent
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N. Korea slams US subcritical nuclear test, vows measures to bolster nuclear deterrence
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Korea's increasing US investment mutually beneficial: report
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Yoon vetoes bill for special probe into young Marine's death
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SNU alums nabbed for digital sex crimes
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Minister warns against trusting NK stated intentions, says Moon misguided
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South Korea bans viral North Korea propaganda video praising Kim
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AI Seoul Summit to discuss ways to make AI equitable in Global South
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Hermes celebrates craftsmanship
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Carnival of animals and music at Hangaram
Seoul Zoo will soon face stiff competition for the best collection of exotic animals in town: A host of new tropical beasts are coming to town for the tenth anniversary of Hangaram Art Museum’s Art & Play exhibition. The annual exhibition is known for its engaging, lively approach to modern art, and this year’s edition, “A Carnival of the Animals,” is no exception with its exploration of the theme with unique contemporary pieces by Korean artists. The art often employs more than just sight, with
PerformanceJuly 24, 2012
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Classical concerts hit the big screen
Megabox to broadcast Salzburg Festival live in theaters for the first time in AsiaIt is true that live classical music is a luxury to many. Ticket prices have risen dramatically in recent years, making it hard for many to appreciate the emotional sound of a classical music performance.To offer such a chance at modest prices, Megabox will hold a special event starting this Sunday.The local movie theater chain in partnership with Kevin & Company will broadcast five live concerts and operas from Sa
PerformanceJuly 24, 2012
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Despite a few U.S. jitters, Batman fans pack theaters
NEW YORK (AP) ― The three 18-year-olds, friends since middle school, are about to go off separately to college this fall. But on Sunday, these avid fans of the Batman film franchise had no doubt where they wanted to be: together, at the movies, watching “The Dark Knight Rises.’’“What happened in Colorado was horrible, but that guy was just a psycho,’’ said Sahil Agrawal, of Queens in New York City, waiting with friends David Kim and Danny Wong for an Imax showing on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
FilmJuly 24, 2012
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EBS festival to combine education, documentary movies
EBS’ documentary festival EIDF opens with controversial bully documentaryKorea’s Educational Broadcasting System is showcasing a number of socially conscious and educational non-fiction films in its upcoming EBS International Documentary Festival. The annual event is one of the very few documentary events in the world where the films are screened both in movie theaters and on TV. The festival is celebrating its ninth edition this year, featuring 48 films from 31 countries. Some 710 films were su
FilmJuly 24, 2012
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Expats explore Seoul while honing their craft
The Seoul Sub-urban blog was originally intended as a way for creative writing graduate Charlie Usher and photographer Elizabeth Groeschen to continue writing and taking pictures while exploring the city through its subway system. Now the two are working on a book compiling their photos and writings from Seoul Sub-urban. It will be translated into Korean, giving native Korean speakers with a passion for travel the chance to experience Seoul through a foreign perspective. The book will be publish
Expat LivingJuly 24, 2012
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Snacks to fight those early veggie munchies
This is the tenth and last in a series on how to get by as a vegan or vegetarian in rural Korea. ― Ed.One surprising thing about vegetarianism is that you will be more hungry, at least for the first few months. This is your body adapting to a new set of rules and it is not permanent. Most research suggests that eating something every three hours will help you lose weight, and plant matter (except grains) isn’t high in calories, so feel free to indulge.Get some cherry tomatoes (“bang-ool tomato”)
Expat LivingJuly 24, 2012
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The rise of expat hip-hop
This is the first in a two-part series on the build-up of the expat hip-hop scene in Korea. ― Ed.Any expat with a Facebook account knows that on any given weekend there are a number of live expat hip-hop events going on in Itaewon and Hongdae. What many might not know is that just about four years ago, the vibrant scene was virtually non-existent, outside of a couple open mics and a few random artists and DJs such as Pinnacle TheHustler and Black Ilumin. During a time when the likes of hip-hop a
Expat LivingJuly 24, 2012
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English websites for promoting Korean culture, not accessible
English websites to promote Korean culture targeting international Internet users are not accessible from popular search engines such as Google and Yahoo!, a local news report said.The Korean Cultural Heritage Administration produced an English website for foreigners that provide information about Korea’s historical and cultural heritages such as Seokguram and Gyeongbokgung.However, the information does not appear on Google or Yahoo!. Even the National Institute of the Korean Language’s Korean l
CultureJuly 24, 2012
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2PM’s Nichkhun booked for driving under influence
Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul, the Thai-American member of the K-pop group 2PM, has been booked without detention for driving under the influence.The 23-year-old, often known as Nichkhun, had a minor collision with a motorcycle at around 2:45 a.m. in southern Seoul’s upscale Gangnam area, the Gangnam Police Station said. His blood alcohol concentration, tested at the scene, was 0.056 percent, a level that could lead to the suspension of his driver’s license, the police said.His agency JYP Entertainmen
July 24, 2012
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Self-esteem irresistible to opposite sex
A sense of humor and self-confidence are the most irresistible traits in a potential love interest, not physical traits, a U.S. survey indicates.A survey by Tango.com, a Web-based source for love and relationships, indicated 89 percent of respondents agreed that when one or both partners in a couple has poor self-confidence, relationship problems ensue."Conventional wisdom holds that attraction t
CultureJuly 24, 2012
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Actor Jung Woo-sung to model for Redface
Hallyu star Jung Woo-sung has become the new face of clothing brand The Redface, the company said in a statement on Monday.The 39-year-old actor will represent the company’s brand image and its product for a year, the outdoor fashion brand said.“Jung has a broad fan base encompassing all age groups and his name inspires confidence in customers. He is also a fashionista suitable to represent The Redface, an outdoor brand for stylish customers,” the company said. Jung recently finished filming of
PeopleJuly 23, 2012
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Singer Kim receives U.S. Presidential Award
South Korean popular singer Kim Jang-hoon has received the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award, his management company said Monday.Kim was given the award during a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday (local time) through a local concert organizer, the management company said. Kim, known as the “angel of donation,” was selected as the winner of the award by the White House for his contributions to the South Korean community and the United States, according to the organizer. The White House ma
PerformanceJuly 23, 2012
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S. Korea to open 14 more Korean language institutes
South Korea will open 14 more government-funded institutes offering Korean language courses in the second half of this year, the culture ministry said Monday in a bid to make them overseas bases for increasing the world’s awareness of Korean culture.The rising popularity of Korean pop music known as K-pop, and TV dramas in other Asian countries, the Americas and Europe has attracted international interest in Korean culture, according to government officials. They say such an interest has led to
CultureJuly 23, 2012
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Olympic Stadium nominated for top U.K. architecture prize
LONDON (AFP) ― London’s Olympic Stadium has been nominated for the 2012 Stirling Prize, Britain’s top architecture award, the Royal Institute of British Architects announced Sunday.The 80,000-seater stadium in Stratford, east London, which will host the opening ceremony of the Games on Friday, was among six buildings shortlisted for the annual award.The showpiece venue, costing 486 million pounds ($760 million), has a simple design, drawn up with a view to scaling it down after the Games.The ste
Arts & DesignJuly 23, 2012
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Kim Hye-soo ‘steals’ her scenes
‘The Thieves’ actress talks about her new movie, her love for peopleAmong the many living actresses in Korea, Kim Hye-soo is an icon like no other. She is the type of actress who is remembered for her image first, film roles second. Many are well aware of and charmed by her risqué and daring fashion choices on red carpets, her gift of gab on TV talk shows, and her dominating, charismatic presence off screen. Her position in the film scene is therefore unique; she is one of the very few, or perha
FilmJuly 23, 2012
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Shooting heightens concern at cinemas
ST. LOUIS (AP) ― The mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater rattled the nerves of some other moviegoers with opening weekend tickets for the new Batman film and led some cinema chains to add more guards. Experts say it’s unlikely, though, that venues will implement even stricter security measures because it would significantly alter the experience of going to a film, concert or game.The early Friday rampage in Aurora, Colorado, at a midnight screening of the new Batman movie, “The Dark Knight
FilmJuly 23, 2012
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Digital art show celebrates K-pop
S.M. Entertainment to hold an IT exhibition on K-pop singers in collaboration with global firmsS.M. Entertainment, one of the country’s three major entertainment agencies, is hosting the world’s first interactive entertainment exhibition in Seoul next month in collaboration with global firms. The S.M. Art Exhibition will present various types of entertainment content visualized through state-of-the-art IT technology.Don’t let the title mislead. Despite being called an “art exhibition,” the event
July 23, 2012
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Starbucks opening 3 new Evolution juice stores
NEW YORK (AP) ― Starbucks Corp. already conquered the coffee market. Now it wants to mix it up with fresh juices.The Seattle-based company on Friday will announce the opening of three more Evolution Fresh Inc. juice stores, in addition to the one it opened earlier this year. Starbucks is also expanding distribution of ready-to-drink bottles of Evolution juice in supermarkets and other stores to capitalize on the rapidly growing market for premium juices.The move is just Starbucks’ latest push to
FoodJuly 23, 2012
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U.S. startup seeks to liberate diners from queues
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) ― Robb Myer cannot stomach the notion of being stuck at the entrance of a restaurant waiting for word that a table is finally available.So he and some friends, tired of ricocheting between crowded eateries in a hip San Francisco neighborhood, came up with the idea for startup “NoWait” to take the agony out of queues.“We are really trying to change the way you and I have to wait any place that has a line, and the first place is a casual dining restaurant,” Myer said. “Global i
FoodJuly 23, 2012
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Designer buggies: Boy’s toys for the 21st-century dad
PARIS (AFP) ― Suspension: check. Steering: check. A man picking a new car? Almost. Baby buggies, reinvented as sleek, high-tech designer objects, have become boy’s toys for a young generation of hands-on dads.When it comes to choosing a set of wheels for their progeny, pushchair makers and salesman say more and more young fathers are in the driving seat, explaining the shift by a simple equation, buggy = wheels = car = male.The Dutch fashion duo Viktor and Rolf last month launched a buggy dubbed
Arts & DesignJuly 23, 2012