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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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‘Kim desperately wanted to denuclearize,’ Moon writes in memoirs
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Korea’s Muslims encounter stereotypes but little prejudice
One year after arriving, his main concerns seem awfully similar to those of other expatriates: language and food. But for Naveed Ejaz, 30, food is not just a matter of taste. Like 97 percent of Pakistanis, Ejaz is Muslim and must follow an Islamic diet. This means no pork or ham, no alcohol and no meat that hasn’t been slaughtered in a way that is considered “halal,” or permissible. Finding it can be tricky for Ejaz, who is studying for a doctorate in digital content at Sejong University in Seou
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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French-Korean production to open Seoul dance festival
The 31st International Modern Dance Festival will be held in Seoul from May 19-31 under the theme of “Focus on Body’s Movement,” the festival’s organizer, the Contemporary Dance Association of Korea, said Tuesday.French choreographer Thomas Lebrun’s FranKorean Tale will open the festival at Arko Arts Theater in Daehangno, central Seoul, on May 19. Six South Korean dancers have been selected through auditions to join French dancers in the FranKorean Tale, directed by Lebrun, art director of Centr
PerformanceApril 24, 2012
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GIC extends Korean class to toddlers
Gwangju International Center begins its next round of Korean language courses on May 1, and this time is offering a special class for kids 3-6 years old.Other courses include three levels of Saturday classes and four levels of weekday evening classes. There are also beginner and intermediate classes on the Test of Proficiency in Korean on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, an intensive four evening a week course and courses featuring K-pop and dramas that run on Tuesday or Saturday afternoons.Course
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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Gwangju theater group mixes dance with laughs
Gwangju Performance Project is returning for its first full production this year with a series of short plays and a bit of dancing. “Ives Just Got to Dance” features four short comedies by David Ives, and a dance performance choreographed by GPP’s Angie Hartley.“The themes are timing and miscommunication based on language,” said Travis Major, who is overseeing the production and directing two of the plays. “That’s why we selected it, because we thought it was something a Korean audience would fi
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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Free food event for foreign residents
Publishing house Hollym will offer a free Korean cuisine event Thursday including an English lecture on Korean food, cooking classes and a performance of musical “Bibap.” There will also be a chance to try on hanbok and a visit the Tteok Museum.It is the first of a series of events for foreigners on Korean culture run by Hollym to mark its 50th anniversary in 2013. Director of the Institute of Traditional Korean Food Yoon Sook-ja will explain the basic principles of Korean cuisine.Classes on mak
Expat LivingApril 24, 2012
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Shin’s award-winning novel sells over 2 million here
“Please Look After Mom,” a novel of family love and loss by award-winning author Shin Kyung-sook, has sold more than two million copies in her homeland South Korea, the publisher said Tuesday.Lee Sang-Sul, director at publisher Changbi, said only two other novels since the 1990s had sold more than two million in South Korea, “so it’s a rare achievement for a pure literary work.”Shin last month became the first South Korean to win the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize with the novel, which portrays a
BooksApril 24, 2012
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(단독) 레이디 가가, 호텔방에서 못 나오는 이유
오는 4월 27일 서울 올림픽 주경기장서 첫 월드투어를 여는 레이디 가가가 활달한 그녀의 성격과는 달리 호텔 방에서 통 나오지 않고 있다. 팝스타 레이디 가가(연합뉴스)오늘 오전 강남의 한 호텔 로비에서 그녀의 보디가드로 보이는 두명의 남자가 “레이디가 오전에는 못 일어난다. 오늘 새벽 한시에도 일어나 앉아있더라”고 대화를 주고받는 장면이 코리아헤럴드 기자에게 목격되었다.“그들은 아침식사시간에도 그녀가 잠을 청했으며 다시 일어났을 때는 배고파하는 것 같았다며 안쓰럽다”는 대화를 주고받았다고.지난 쇼케이스때와는 달리 언론에 모습을 거의 드러내지 않는 레이디 가가는 오는 콘서트를 앞두고 신경이 매우 예민해 있는 것으로 알려졌다.그녀는 이번 한국공연을 앞두고는 어느 매체와도 인터뷰를 하지 않겠다고 했으며, 기자
PeopleApril 24, 2012
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Jessica Alba in Seoul, not just for pleasure?
Rumors are spreading about U.S. actress Jessica Alba signing business deals with Korean companies during her unexpected Seoul trip. Alba was spotted at Kolon’s fashion unit in Gangnam on Monday and also at a celebrity party hosted by CJ E&M vice chairwoman Lee Mi-kyung later in the evening, according to reports.Kolon is one of the country’s leading textile and fashion companies and creates products for fashion and accessories brands like Couronne, Qua and Elord. CJ E&M is the entertainment and m
PeopleApril 24, 2012
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Lady Gaga stays holed up in hotel room
Lady Gaga who kicks off her world tour at Olympic Stadium in Seoul this Friday is holed up in her hotel room, not showing up anywhere around the city, contrary to her active personality. Two Korean bodyguards were seen talking this morning by The Korea Herald about how Lady Gaga is unable to get up in the morning.In the lobby of a hotel in Gangnam, they talked about how Lady Gaga is suffering from a jet lag, getting up at 1 a.m. and going back to sleep during the breakfast hours. She looked hung
PeopleApril 24, 2012
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Sotheby's to sell 400-year-old diamond
The 400-year-old ``Beau Sancy,'' one of the world's oldest and most storied diamonds in private hands, is up for sale at Sotheby's auction house. Weighing in at 34.98 carats, the sparkling gem with a rare pear cut is expected to fetch up to $4 million. The Beau Sancy, a 34.98 carat diamond that will be put on sale by Sotheby`s auction house in Geneva next month, is presented in Paris, Monday. (AP-
Arts & DesignApril 24, 2012
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Jessica Alba surprises Seoul clubbers
American Actress Jessica Alba surprised clubbers and bar-hoppers by showing up in Seoul last Saturday. The actress and her husband Cash Warren flew from Japan to Korea last Saturday evening, and reserved a table around 11:30 p.m. at Club Octagon in Nonhyeon-dong.Staying at the V.I.P. area for about an hour, Alba, Warren and two Korean friends enjoyed their night out together. The couple took pictures with excited fans and friends for the last 5 minutes and left with their bodyguard. “Alba mostly
PeopleApril 23, 2012
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‘Islam is calling for peace’
Head of Islamic Cultural Center in Qatar says coreof Islamic culture is to respect other culturesIslamic culture is not calling for violence, said Abdulla Al-Mulla, Director of the Qatar Islamic Cultural Center. “We respect other cultures. But like any other cultures, some groups will do something that would be negative for this culture. But we should not generalize the act that all Muslims are like that. If there is a group which did something not acceptable, even from Islam, we should not say
PeopleApril 23, 2012
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Egyptian scrolls found in Aussie museum
SYDNEY (AFP) ― A British historian said Saturday he had unearthed a trove of Egyptian Book of the Dead fragments by a top ancient official after chancing upon a scrap on show in an Australian museum.John Taylor, a world-famous Egyptologist from the British Museum, said his discovery began with a shred of papyrus on display at Queensland Museum’s new mummies exhibition bearing the distinctive hieroglyphs of Amenhotep.The 15th century B.C. figure, son of Hapu, was Egypt’s chief architect and is am
CultureApril 23, 2012
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‘Great Gatsby’ mansion in New York sells
The Kings Point estate said to have been the inspiration for the West Egg mansion in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” has sold, according to a press release by the real estate firm that listed the property.The price has not yet been made public. Neither has the name of the buyer.John Handler last owned the home, known as the Brickman estate. Handler was found dead there in 2008; he was 57. His wife, Jennifer Eley-Handler, who was principal pianist for the Long Island Philharmonic, died t
Arts & DesignApril 23, 2012
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New K-Arts Academy to feature traditional arts as hallyu
Lectures start to provide better understanding of Korean classics to content creatorsK-Arts Academy, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, opened Monday as a part of the government’s effort to educate content creators on Korean traditional arts.The opening ceremony for the academy was held at Culture Station Seoul 284 with Culture Minister Choe Kwang-shik, directors from state-run art institutes and 150 producers and writers for films, TV programs, musicals and digital conten
April 23, 2012
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Annual movie bash in culture-rich Jeonju
The 13th Jeonju International Film Fest features 184 films from 42 countriesFamous for its delish bibimbap and beautiful hanok village, Jeonju is making its name as one of the most popular tourist spots in southern Korea.The capital of North Jeolla Province hopes to attract movie buffs from around the world this week ― on top of its regular visitors ― by throwing its famous annual movie bash.A total of 184 films from 42 countries will be featured during the upcoming 13th Jeonju International Fil
FilmApril 23, 2012
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One day, many cameras: film shot worldwide debuts
UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - “One Day on Earth” -- touted as the first film with footage from every country taken on the same day -- was to be screened for the first time Sunday around the world, including at the UN.Organizers say the documentary, to be shown at the United Nations General Assembly and in more than 160 countries, addresses issues such as cultural diversity, environmental waste, extreme poverty and the status of women.The 105-minute film includes content from both novice and professiona
FilmApril 23, 2012
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K-pop Cover Dance Festival kicks off preliminaries
Korea Year Committee announced the opening of the 2012 K-pop Cover Dance Festival. “Cover Dance” refers to emulating the choreography of popular K-pop groups. Those interested can participate by submitting their cover dance videos online at www.coverdance.org. The number of hits, votes for recommendation and experts’ evaluations will be used to decide on the qualifiers of the preliminary rounds. The website will receive applications from Wednesday through July. The deadline varies according to r
April 23, 2012
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Lady Gaga new tour costumes unveiled
Four of the outfits Lady Gaga will wear for her upcoming concert in South Korea were unveiled Monday, including a leotard fashioned from guitars and a giant piano keyboard headpiece.The U.S. star will also show off the Giorgio Armani designed costumes in four other venues during her “Born This Way Ball” global tour kicking off in Seoul, said Shinsegae International, Armani’s South Korean business partner.The pop diva arrived in South Korea Friday, a week before her Seoul performance which kicks
PerformanceApril 23, 2012
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California ‘rudest waiter’ eatery may stay open
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― A San Francisco Chinese restaurant once known for having “the world’s rudest waiter’’ may not be closing for good after all.The owners of Sam Wo restaurant are scheduled to plead their case to the city’s Public Health Department at a hearing on Tuesday.Owner David Ho’s daughter, Julie, told the San Francisco Chronicle that the restaurant will be closed over the weekend, but nothing is definite beyond that.“This restaurant is my life,’’ she told the newspaper.Health officials
FoodApril 23, 2012