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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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Rare mid-May heavy snow warning issued over mountainous areas of Gangwon
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S. Korea, Cambodia forge strategic partnership
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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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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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New Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office chief vows full-fledged probe into first lady
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House of Sharing runs English tour
The house of sharing is open to visitors Sunday to raise awareness of sexual slavery during the Japanese colonial period.The House of Sharing is a residence in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province for eight former “Comfort Women” ― referred to respectfully as “halmoni.” It also houses a museum dedicated to human rights and sexual slavery. The guided tour in English will explain the atrocities these women were subjected to, what they and their supporters have done to seek justice and how others can help.Vi
Expat LivingNov. 8, 2011
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KEB offers expat banking seminar
Korea Exchange Bank will hold a seminar in English on Friday for expats wanting to learn more about personal banking in Korea. Hosted by Seorae Global Village Center, the seminar will cover basic banking, such as opening an account and getting a debit card, paying bills, how to wire and receive money from overseas and getting a credit card. KEB staff will also explain how to start online banking using Windows or a Mac. A question and answer session will follow the main talk.The session is free a
Expat LivingNov. 8, 2011
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Toastmasters Korea revels in spirit of community
Korea Toastmasters held their annual fall conference at Seoul Women’s Plaza on Saturday.About 200 people attended the meeting, the second national conference of the year for the Korean branch of the international leadership and communication skills-building organization.After the semi-annual business meeting in the morning, there were presentations on how to enhance one’s leadership, improve body language when speaking and be a better evaluator.Keynote speaker Cathrin Hatcher talked about the im
Expat LivingNov. 8, 2011
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A DJ with a mission
While Seoul is certainly no stranger to house and electronic music, with many of the city’s hottest clubs playing only that, techno is hard to come by. At least, according to Irish DJ Sean Rooney.“Most clubs don’t play techno. They play house,” he explained, adding that techno is mostly underground in the city and doesn’t have a big following, by Koreans and in general, which he attributes to a lack of exposure.“Not many have the courage to play it,” he said.The 30-year-old came to Korea last Fe
Expat LivingNov. 8, 2011
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International students vie at sports festival
Hundreds compete in 8 events including soccer, volleyball and wrestling at KISSA tournamentAround 1,000 people turned up for the International Students Sports festival in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province on Saturday.More than 400 students from as far away as Gwangju and North Gyeongsang Province competed at the events at Central City, according to Sara Rai, assistant director of the Korea International Students Support Association, the organization behind the event.Teams competed in eight events inc
Expat LivingNov. 8, 2011
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Cave painters were realists, DNA study finds
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Cave painters during the Ice Age were more like da Vinci than Dali, sketching realistic depictions of horses they saw rather than dreaming them up, a study of ancient DNA finds.This undated photo provided by the Pech Merle Prehistory Center shows a cave painting of pair of spotted
CultureNov. 8, 2011
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Jackson doctor convicted in star's 2009 drug death
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Michael Jackson's doctor was convicted Monday of involuntary manslaughter after a trial that painted him as a reckless caregiver who administered a lethal dose of a powerful anesthetic that killed the pop star.The verdict against Dr. Conrad Murray marked the latest chapter in one
PerformanceNov. 8, 2011
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Korean cinema goes Down Under
South Korea and Australia are celebrating the last stretch of their Year of Friendship, with this year marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, bringing more attention to the second annual Korean Film Festival in Australia.Organized by the Korean Cultural Office in Sydney, KOFFIA is a fledgling film festival that showcased 13 feature films and seven shorts this year. It hoped to show the diversity of Korean cinema today, as well as provide a true Korean cultural
FilmNov. 7, 2011
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Glass’ meditation on Gandhi returns to Metropolitan
NEW YORK (AP) ― “Satyagraha,” Philip Glass’ at times magical ― and at times maddening ― meditation on the early career of Gandhi, is back at the Metropolitan Opera where it enjoyed a triumphant run three years ago.Whatever one’s reservations about the musical side of things, this is a production that should be seen for the brilliance of the staging by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch.Friday night’s revival featured most of the same cast as in 2008, including the sweet-voiced tenor Richard Crof
PerformanceNov. 7, 2011
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Supporters pitch in to help China’s Ai pay tax fine
BEIJING (AFP) ― Supporters of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei have contributed nearly 1.8 million yuan ($285,000) towards a huge tax fine imposed after he was released from detention this year, a friend said on Saturday.Ai, whose 81-day disappearance into police custody caused an international uproar, was this week ordered to pay 15 million yuan ($2.3 million) in back taxes by mid-November, prompting supporters to issue an appeal to help him out.The artist, best known for his role in designing Beijing’
PeopleNov. 7, 2011
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Taiwanese violinist tops Isang Yun Competition
Taiwanese violinist Yu Chien Tseng has topped the 2011 Isang Yun Competition, the Tongyeong International Music Festival Foundation said on Monday. In the final competition in the violin category this year held on Saturday, Tseng performed Brahms Violin Concerto with the TIMF Ensemble, led by Adriel Kim. Despite her young age, the 17-year-old’s academic but seasoned performance not only put him at the top of the competition, but won him the Isang Yun Special Prize, which is given to a musician w
PerformanceNov. 7, 2011
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Big Bang wins Best Worldwide Act
Big Bang won Best Worldwide Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Sunday evening.It was the first time a Korean act has won at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA), Big Bang’s agency YG Entertainment said.The Best Worldwide Act, a new award this year, is chosen through online fan voting on the MTV EMA’s official Website, with voters given the option of five acts representing five regions of the world.The five candidates were Restart from Latin America, Big Bang from As
PerformanceNov. 7, 2011
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Venezuelan wins Miss World crown
LONDON (AFP) ― Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, was crowned the 2011 winner of the Miss World beauty pageant on Sunday at a glittering final ceremony in London.Wearing a pink dress with diamante studs that had a giant cascade of frills slashed below the waist, the 22-year-old gasped and threw her hands to her face as she was declared the winner.“I felt the most gorgeous woman in the world. I was so happy and I wanted to shout, to cry, to stand still and to smile. So many emotions,” she told AFP.“I’
PeopleNov. 7, 2011
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Bieber, Gaga dominate MTV awards
LONDON (AP) ― The MTV Europe Music Awards turned into a celebration of Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga Sunday night as the two picked up a number of top prizes, including best male and best female act.Gaga, striking in several outfits throughout the evening, also won for best song and best video for “Born This Way.” Bieber picked up best pop act as well.Their live performances captured the differences between the two ascendant mega-stars: the teenage Bieber, wholesome and almost impossibly cute; Gag
PerformanceNov. 7, 2011
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Should blood type determine diet?
While searching for relief from migraines and general malaise, a friend recently consulted a nutritionist who told her, matter-of-factly, that because she has Type O blood, she should be eating lots of meat and eliminating gluten, dairy and many grains. A Chinese medicine doctor she consulted confirmed the advice, saying, basically: Duh.For someone who had hoped to go vegetarian ― and who is among the 45 percent of people in the U.S. with Type O blood ― the news was surprising.But was it true?Th
FoodNov. 7, 2011
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Vivienne Tam puts ‘Made in China’ on catwalks
HONG KONG (AFP) ― Like the rags she turned into clothes for her siblings in Hong Kong, Chinese-American designer Vivienne Tam has lifted the Made-in-China label out of the discount bins and onto the world’s catwalks.Many artists claim to blend Eastern and Western styles, but few have done it better than Tam.Her China-infused work has graced the likes of Julia Roberts, Beyonce and Madonna, and last year Forbes magazine named her among the 25 Top Chinese-Americans in Business.Looking back at the s
Arts & DesignNov. 7, 2011
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Creator for Yves Saint Laurent dies
PARIS (AFP) ― Loulou de la Falaise, who created jewelry and hats for fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, died Saturday at the age of 63, the Yves Saint Laurent-Pierre Berge Foundation announced.Born in Britain, Louise Vava Lucia Henriette de la Falaise was the daughter of an Irish mother, Maxime Birley, who modeled for Elsa Schiaparelli, and a French father, Alain de la Falaise. After growing up in London and New York, she became a fashion writer, photographic model and designer, and met Saint
Arts & DesignNov. 7, 2011
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There’s a boot for everywhere, from the bar to the boardroom
NEW YORK (AP) ― There’s fall and spring, winter and summer ― and there’s boot season. For many fashion fans, that’s the best time of year.Time to break out the cowboy boots and jeans, riding boots and leggings and maybe your best black work trousers and those cute high-heel booties you bought last year.They’re all easy, almost no-fail pairings. Finding the right skirt to go with boots, however, is more likely to trip you up, especially this particular season when it seems anything goes with heml
Arts & DesignNov. 7, 2011
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SFAA to introduce up-and-coming designers
Seoul Fashion Artist Association kicks off the three-day 2012 S/S Seoul Collection on Tuesday at Fluxus Building in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. Three up-and-coming designers ― Lee Jung-eun, Heo Hwan, Son Sung-keun ― will be presenting their collections along with eight established labels by SFAA designers ― Shin Jang-kyoung, Pak Dong-jun, BAKANGCHI, Rubina, Kim Dong-soon, P+ by Park Youn-soo, Sul Yun-hyoung and KUMANN OH Eun Hwan Designed by Yoo Hye-jin. “SFAA which has been spearheading Korea’s fa
PerformanceNov. 7, 2011
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Founder of Lonely Planet takes wandering spirit to Jeju
The co-founder of the world’s largest travel guide book publisher shared his love of walking after spending a day at Jeju Olle, the famous hiking trail on Jeju Island, Monday.“Today everything is so fast,” Tony Wheeler, the co-founder of Lonely Planet, told reporters during a press conference on Jeju, after the official opening ceremony of 2011 World Trail Conference.He was scheduled to give a lecture titled “Walking this Planet” on Monday afternoon as a part of the three-day event.“We are alway
TravelNov. 7, 2011