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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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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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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US Air Force blames power loss, weather for F-16 crash in S. Korea in May 2023
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Samsung expected to introduce new Exynos processor in next Galaxy series
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Ex-president Moon recalls in memoir NK leader voiced will not to use nukes
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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Ann Patchett’s ‘State of Wonder’ evokes magic
Ever since a shipwrecked Robinson Crusoe scrambled ashore and found Friday, the novel has been exploring lost continents in search of what’s missing at home.Anybody who has read Ann Patchett’s masterfully constructed “Bel Canto” won’t be surprised to learn that in “State of Wonder,” her latest novel, she, too, has made an outbound voyage.“Bel Canto” revolved around a hostage crisis in an unnamed c
BooksJune 24, 2011
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Bordeaux glitterati unveil stunning wine cellars
MOUSSET (AFP) ― Construction cranes are as ubiquitous as wine critics in Bordeaux’s prized vineyards as leading chateaux brand their estates by transforming their cellars into architectural show pieces.In the case of Chateau Clerc Milon, located across the road from the illustrious vineyards of Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Chateau Lafite Rothschild, the wine scored with critics but it sorely need
FoodJune 24, 2011
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Ululani’s redefines the meaning of fine texture
A term synonymous with Hawaii much like ukulele, luau or humuhumunukunukuapua’a (the state fish), shaved ice is a must-have for anyone visiting from the mainland. Shave ice, as the locals call it, has its roots in Asian culture, as it was Japanese plantation workers who first started shaving ice with machetes and flavoring it with fruit juice. One of the near infinite flavor combinations available
FoodJune 24, 2011
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Omija-hwachae (Omija Punch)
Omija-hwachae is a Korean berry punch made with omija berries and honey or sugar, and garnished with pear. Omija-hwachae is a cold drink that is typically enjoyed in the summer. It has a beautiful color and is high in organic acids which are good for relieving fatigue and quenching thirst. Omija-hwachae (Institute of Korean Traditional Food)Ingredients ● 1/5 cups of omija, 2 cups water ● 3 tbsp s
FoodJune 24, 2011
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Vinegar drinks all the rage
Celebrity drinkers putting vinegar health fad on the mapVinegar, we put it in our salad dressings and dip dumplings in it with some soy sauce. Up until 2005, drinking it was not the norm. Then food goliath Daesang’s Chungjungwon released Drink Hong Cho ― a brilliantly packaged and pleasantly fruity vinegar squash ― for health-conscious Koreans. The beverage was a major hit, reeling in 25.3 billion
FoodJune 24, 2011
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Judge tells Lohan: No more parties
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― The house party is over for Lindsay Lohan, at least while she’s on house arrest.Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner chided Lohan for having rooftop parties at her home while serving house arrest on a probation violation but said the actress hadn’t violated any other rules.“If you are guilty of some violation of your probation, I don’t see it,” Sautner said. “What you are guil
PeopleJune 24, 2011
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Roadblock: theme park boss’ car replaced with Lego
Some people might be unlucky enough to wake up to find their car on bricks, but not many find their vehicle made out of bricks. That happened at Legoland California, where staff organized the perfect prank by replacing their boss’ car with a Lego version, the Daily Mail reported.On Monday morning, Peter Rochetti, the general manager of Legoland parked his Volvo SUV in his usual spot. Little did he
CultureJune 24, 2011
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Police confirm Daesung’s car killed motorcyclist
Police concluded Friday that the death of a motorcyclist was caused by a car driven by Big Bang member Daesung. They said Daesung would be booked without detention. The police made a briefing Friday morning based on the autopsy result of the motorist, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle driven by the 22-year-old singer, hit both a motorcyclist who was lying in the road and a taxi dri
PerformanceJune 24, 2011
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Promoting Korean culture in Beijing tastes success and challenges
By Claire Lee, Korea Herald correspondentBEIJING ― The city is booming, huge, commercial and industrial. Its gigantic roads are filled with countless vehicles, high-rise buildings and almost unbearably polluted air.It is lunch time in Dongcheng District, an urban district in Beijing covering the eastern half of the city’s urban core. And what’s located on the ground floor of Park Plaza Mall, one o
CultureJune 23, 2011
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Korean expat seeks new opportunities in Ghana
Mention Ghana and Koreans usually think of an underdeveloped country in Africa or a popular chocolate bar named after the country.However, to pioneers like Lim Do-jae, who now operates several companies in the western part of Africa, the land is full of opportunities.“Ghana produces 240 thousands barrels of oil per day. Now is the time to penetrate the market,” says Lim, who is the president of Ko
PeopleJune 23, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Col. Kim: A war hero, a great humanitarian
Korean-American professor tells story of man who transcended ethnic rivalryChang Tae-han, professor at University of California, Riverside, recalled his last visit to Colonel Kim Young-oak, a highly decorated Korean-American war hero, when he was already in a coma at a hospital in Los Angeles six years ago.“I told him that his biography, written in Korean, had just been published in Korea. He did
PeopleJune 23, 2011
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Guggenheim Museum introduces Lee U-fan
Installation view of Lee U-fan’s “Dialogue” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (Kukje Gallery/Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation)The first retrospective exhibition in the U.S. on South Korean artist Lee U-fan opened on Friday at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. Titled “Lee Ufan: Marking Infinity,” the exhibition looks back on the artist’s career of almost half a century by presenting 9
PerformanceJune 23, 2011
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Seoul International Book Fair features books by pastor
About 60 books written by Korean pastor Lee Jae-rock of Manmin Central Church, translated into 25 foreign languages, were exhibited by Urim Books at the 17th Seoul International Book Fair from June 15 to 19 at COEX in Seoul. Urim Books exhibited Lee’s books on his Christian faith and spiritual experiences along with their translated copies. Having translated Lee’s books into 25 different languages
BooksJune 23, 2011
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Korea seeks UNESCO listing for ‘Arirang’ to thwart China’s claim
Korea plans to apply for a UNESCO designation for the national folksong “Arirang,” in all its regional forms, in the hope of making it intangible world heritage by the end of this year, Culture Minister Choung Byoung-gug said Thursday.Choung’s comments came after China’s recent decision to list the song, as well as other cultural practices of ethnic Koreans living in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous
PerformanceJune 23, 2011
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Park: I would rather be an artist than a writer
Veteran writer’s 39th novel coincides with 39-year-long careerFor the past 39 years, author Park Beom-shin has been a busy man. He has raised his three children with his wife, taught at a university, and published almost 40 books. “I’ve always gone for the second best options in my life,” Park told reporters at a press meeting held in central Seoul, Wednesday. “It was the only way to compromise. I
BooksJune 23, 2011
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Beat of ancient Korea lives on
Non-verbal performance Dulsori to stage three-day celebration in SeoulWild ancient revelry moves to the resounding beat of Korea’s past in “Dulsori,” roughly translated as “heartbeat of the land,” which since 1984 has brought the rhythm of Korean festivals to audiences in 50 countries. To mark this journey, which has taken the show’s performers to destinations as diverse as Belgium, Cambodia and P
PerformanceJune 23, 2011
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Bird eye view of Michael Jackson’s home now available to tourists
A helicopter operator in the U.S. has introduced a flight tour over Neverland Ranch, the home of legendary pop star Michael Jackson.To commemorate the 2nd anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, Channel Island Helicopters will allow visitors to fly over the house for 30 minutes. The service will only be provided for two days, June 24 and 25. Running between 9 a.m. and sunset, the helicopter ride c
TravelJune 23, 2011
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Pororo on North Korea sanction list
A popular children’s cartoon jointly produced by the two Koreas is to be banned by the U.S. government.The iconic penguin Pororo will be banned as the North Korea-based animation company Samchunlee participated in the project.The U.S. government announced on Monday that not only would goods made in the North be banned for import, but also other products involving North Korean input.Pororo, a show
PeopleJune 23, 2011
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Van Gogh painting of brother found
AMSTERDAM (AP) ― The Van Gogh Museum said Tuesday its experts now believe one of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings previously thought to be a self-portrait actually depicts his brother, Theo.If true, it would be the only known painting of Theo, although Vincent made several sketches of his brother, who supported him financially and was his lifelong confidant and friend.“People have often thought it was
PerformanceJune 22, 2011
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Korea to nurture diversity in K-pop
The South Korean government said it will nurture diversity in Korean pop, which is heavily idol-group centered, as part of its strategy to boost the global competitiveness of Korean pop culture.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced a package of plans to promote Korea’s pop culture as a new growth industry overseas, along with the celebration of the re-opening of the Olympic Hall as
PerformanceJune 22, 2011