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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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Solbi to hold first painting exhibition
Multi-talented singer Solbi is holding the first solo exhibition of her paintings in July. Titled “Another Name of Desire,” the exhibition will feature 12 paintings that reflect her own way of observing the world, according to her agency. Solbi has been active not only in singing, but also in broadcasting, musicals and acting. And now she hopes to expand her genre to painting. “I want to be brave and challenge many things in life and live a splendid life,” she told a local daily. Solbi debuted a
PerformanceJune 24, 2012
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Man swipes Salvador Dali painting from art gallery
NEW YORK (AP) ― A thief who swiped a Salvador Dali painting off the wall of a New York art gallery may have escaped, but experts say the painting will likely be recovered when it comes back onto the art market.Police are searching for a slim man with a receding hairline who walked into a Madison Avenue art gallery on Tuesday posing as a customer and walked out with the $150,000 Dali watercolor and ink painting in a large black shopping bag.The man asked a security guard if he could take a photo,
PerformanceJune 24, 2012
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U.S. publisher interested in Korea’s young writers, translators
Dennis Maloney of White Pine Press speaks on Korean literature, advises on ways to promote it betterIt’s been 19 years since American publisher White Pine Press released its first book of Korean literature, “The Snowy Road and Other Stories,” in 1993. After publishing 16 books of Korean lit, mostly collections of poems, White Pine Press’ founding editor and poet Dennis Maloney says he is now interested in writers and translators from Korea’s younger generation.“We have done several books of Kor
BooksJune 24, 2012
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Star-studded K-pop concert in H.K.
HONG KONG (AFP) ― Thousands of fans flocked to a major K-pop concert in Hong Kong on Saturday, cheering an array of South Korean stars in the latest sign of the pop music phenomenon’s rising popularity.Music Bank featured eight popular South Korean artists and was the largest K-pop concert to be held in the southern Chinese city. Boy band TVXQ and singing starlet IU were among the groups that danced and sang to a sea of exuberant fans.“I am very happy that Hong Kong is able to organize such a la
June 24, 2012
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2PM, 2NE1, Girls’ Generation win at Japan MTV awards
Boy band 2PM and girl groups 2NE1 and Girls’ Generation received major awards at the MTV Japan music video awards on Saturday, beating other internationally famous artists. 2PM won the Best Group Video with “I am Your Man” and 2NE1 received the Best New Artist Video with “I am the Best.” Girls’ Generation won Best Album with “Girls Generation,” their first regular album in Japan, released in June last year. The album has sold 206,979 copies, making it the 11th best-selling album in the first hal
June 24, 2012
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Today’s movie princesses want more than a prince
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― For modern movie princesses, looking pretty and marrying a prince isn’t enough.Take “Mirror Mirror,’’ where Snow White rescues her prince from an evil spell, or “Snow White and the Huntsman,’’ where she becomes the hunter who avenges her father, marries none of her suitors and confidently runs her kingdom alone. Further upending the Cinderella syndrome at a theater near you is Pixar’s first ever female protagonist, the feisty Scottish Princess Merida of “Brave,’’ who demands
FilmJune 24, 2012
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Jessica Simpson ‘stressed and overwhelmed’ about losing baby weight
U.S. pop star Jessica Simpson was spotted hitting the gym in West Hollywood for a private workout session after vowing to lose her baby weight.The 31-year-old actress signed a $4 million deal with Weight Watchers to slim down to 130 pounds(59 kg) before the end of the year.On May 1, Simpson gave birth to her first child Mexwell Drew with fiancé Eric Johnson and reportedly weighed 210 pounds(96 kg) during her pregnancy. In an interview with a U.S. magazine, close friends said that the new mother
TelevisionJune 24, 2012
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Singles try to sniff out love at pheromone parties
Sniff your way to love? Singles who attend so-called pheromone parties haven't ruled it out.The get-togethers _ which have been held in New York and Los Angeles and are planned for other cities _ ask guests to submit a slept-in T-shirt that will be smelled by other participants.Then, voila! You can pick your partner based on scent, or so the theory goes.The parties started as an experiment in matc
CultureJune 24, 2012
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IU heats up Hong Kong stage
IU poses before her concert 'Music Bank' in Hong Kong Saturday June 23, 2012. Music Bank, the multi K-pop artists concert including South Korean music group TVXQ, Wonder Girls, Beast, CNBLUE, F(x), MBLAQ, Infinite and IU. (AP-Yonhap News)IU performs during her concert 'Music Bank' in Hong Kong Saturday (AP-Yonhap News) From left, South Korea singer IU, Seong Kyu, a member of music group 'Infinite'
TelevisionJune 24, 2012
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Large luxury cruise ship arrives in Jeju Island
The largest luxury cruise ship to arrive in South Korea docked in the port of Jeju Saturday as the resort island moves to build itself into one of the leading tourist destinations in Northeast Asia.The Voyager of the Seas cruise liner arrived early in the morning at Jeju Port to the fanfare of local authorities and traditional performances.Jeju prepared special garlands and plaques for the passeng
TravelJune 24, 2012
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Summer camping: Easy getaway from city life
Campsites with full amenities offer the best of urban and rural experienceFor Park Mi-jeong, a 29-year-old Seoul resident, camping is the easiest way to escape hectic city life and enjoy nature. “Camping is a good rest for tomorrow,” said Park. “It also brings your family together through outdoor activities. And it brings you closer to nature.” Camping has gained popularity in recent years thanks to the five-day work week that began in 2004 and the five-day school week earlier this year. Accordi
TravelJune 22, 2012
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Theater"Hairspray”: Broadway musical “Hairspray” is returning for its third run in Seoul. Having premiered in Seoul in 2007, the musical had another successful run in 2009. "Hairspray" has won a total of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical in 2003, since it first opened in Broadway in 2002. It takes place in the early 1960s, and tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, an overweight yet optimistic teenager who dreams of becoming a star dancer by appearing on a dance-themed TV show. The role of T
CultureJune 22, 2012
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Box Office
I AM (Korea)Opened June 21Documentary. Directed by Choi Jin-seong. K-pop and talent agency S.M. Entertainment has created a documentary film to once again glorify their New York concert at Madison Square Garden. The movie is a cinematically edited version of SM’s 16 years of archived video footage -- from its 32 idols’ younger days as aspiring stars and SM-trainees to the day of the Madison Garden triumph last year. Featured stars include the legendary boy band H.O.T member Kang Ta, pop singer B
FilmJune 22, 2012
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Eyelike
Justin Bieber’s new album impressesJustin Bieber“Believe” (Island Def Jam)Because Justin Bieber is Justin Bieber -- a Canadian teen singer heartthrob -- it’s hard to take his music seriously. Everything about him screams Tiger Beat, from the endless screeching girls to his relationship with fellow teen sensation Selena Gomez.And then there’s the song that has defined him most -- “Baby,” perhaps the most saccharine, bubble-gum song recorded in quite some time.It’s not surprising that few have tak
PerformanceJune 22, 2012
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Abe’s a bust at vanquishing vampires ― honest
Hollywood has a long, rich tradition of historical abominations, but never has there been a history done more abominably than “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.”If only they’d made this insane conceit more fun. If only they’d taken it all a bit less seriously. But this film, adapted by the same fellow who wrote the inexplicably popular novel of the same title, isn’t even bad enough to be camp.Seth Grahame-Smith’s silly script re-imagines the Rail Splitter as a vampire vanquisher, a man seeking ve
FilmJune 22, 2012
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American Indian museum eatery vying for award
WASHINGTON (AP) ― The eatery at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is competing for a new distinction among Washington dining establishments.Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe is the first museum restaurant to be nominated for a Rammy Award from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. It’s a finalist in the new category “Casual Restaurant of the Year.”The winner will be announced Sunday. Mitsitam is competing with Bar Pilar, C.F. Folks, Hank’s Oyster Bar and Room 11.
TravelJune 22, 2012
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Hawaii holds annual Hula dance contest
The 35th Prince Lot Hula Festival, one of the oldest Hula dance events in Hawaii, will take place on July 21 at Moanalua Garden in Oahu Island. The one-day dance event will feature different types of Hula dance from traditional to modern as well as special performance by the dance team which won the previous Hula dance competition in Hawaii under the theme of “A Multitude of Hula Groups Gather.” The annual event draws more than 10,000 people. “The Prince Lot Hula Festival offers a chance for dan
TravelJune 22, 2012
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Travel package to Malaysia at Daum e-shop
Malaysia Tourism Board offers a one-night stay at five-star hotels and resorts in Kuala Lumpur and the resort island of Langkawi at a discounted price at Daum social shopping website (social.shopping.daum.net).The price ranges from 87,000 won ($75) at Double Tree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel to 150,000 won at The Dana Langkawi Resort. The reservation date covers July 16 to Aug. 31. The sales continue till June 24. For more information, call (02) 779-4422.
TravelJune 22, 2012
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Wedding package at Bali Ayana Resort and Spa
Ayana Resort and Spa in Bali presents a wedding package which includes a private, luxury wedding ceremony at the resort’s wedding chapel. It features an officiate, choir, flower decoration, food and drinks as well as two or three nights stay at the resort for bride and groom. Ayana, which was named one of the best wedding places by CNNGo in 2010, also offers a customized perfume for bride and groom, VIP seats at the resort’s rock bar and champagne. The price for the package, which includes two-n
TravelJune 22, 2012
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Korail says goodbye to switchback train
Korea Railroad Corporation is holding a farewell event to mark the demise of the only switchback train in the country between Heungjeon Station and Nahanjeong Station in Samcheok, Gangwon Province, through June 26. The train, which climbs a steep mountain on a zigzag track, had been in operation in the mountainous region between Taebaek and Samcheok in Gangwon Province for 49 years. The train was made obsolete when a new tunnel opened on the Yeongdong Line. The farewell event offers participants
TravelJune 22, 2012