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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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[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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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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US expert says N. Korea might ignore Trump if he returns to White House
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Richard Gere speaks out on suffering in Tibet
American actor and practicing Tibetan Buddhist Richard Gere spoke out on the sufferings of Tibetans under Chinese occupation in Seoul, Wednesday.“I think it’s impossible to look at these photographs and not realize the extraordinary suffering of the Tibetan people,” Gere told reporters at a press conference promoting his Tibet-themed photo exhibition at Seoul Arts Center. “I think when you see the
FilmJune 22, 2011
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2011 Ditto Festival to showcase French works
Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet to join ensemble Ditto in SeoulNow in its fifth season, the 2011 Ditto Festival’s theme will be French classical music including Debussy, Ravel and Faure. The audience will be able to enjoy a special duo recital by ensemble Ditto and another ensemble Parker Quartet, the festival’s artistic director said on Wednesday.All-male chamber ensemble Ditto, led by violis
PerformanceJune 22, 2011
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Broccoli, You Too toys with unconventionality
Indie band hopes to start working on third album after summer concertsWhile idol group-centered K-pop has been heavily covered by the media, the Korean indie music scene has received relatively little attention. Seeking diversity of Korean music, The Korea Herald is running a series of interview articles shedding light on the Korean indie music scene. This is the second installment of the series.
PerformanceJune 22, 2011
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Super-chef Vongerichten goes Korean in new series
WACCABUC, New York (AP) ― “Try it. Go ahead, stick your finger in!”The dollop of spicy hot-pepper paste is hard to turn down, coming as it does from the blender of Jean-Georges Vongerichten, one of the best-known chefs in the world, not to mention the owner of 31 restaurants and the man known for basically revolutionizing fine dining in New York.And we’re in his own home kitchen, yet. So the pinky
FoodJune 22, 2011
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Summer isn’t a season for fashion to take a break
NEW YORK (AP) ― The resort season is not a time for fashion to take a vacation. Resort collections, which hit stores during the all-important Christmas holiday shopping season, are a growing part of designer businesses as consumers move toward styles they can wear year-round.The idea that people fully switch their closets between seasons is outdated, agrees Ken Downing, senior vice president and f
Arts & DesignJune 22, 2011
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Choi targets both artistry and sales
Chief Designer of Johnny Hates Jazz hopes to expand market to Asia and U.S.This is the first of a series of articles on up-and-coming South Korean designers. ― Ed.It has been a while since the fashion savvy girls in South Korea first started to recognize Johnny Hates Jazz. The brand’s hip but classy collections are attracting not only so-called fashionistas like actress Gong Hyo-jin but also many
Arts & DesignJune 22, 2011
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Security fuards accused of animal abuse
Some security guards are being sued by a cat owner for allegedly brutally killing his pet in Seoul.According to the owner, the security guards chased the cat holding a bat until it fell from the 13th floor of an apartment building. They then allegedly went to the ground floor and beat the cat who was still breathing. The pet was then dumped into a food waste disposal.Coexistence of Animal Rights o
CultureJune 22, 2011
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Kim Bum-soo turns the page
Hit survival program catapults singer to soaring stardomKim Bum-soo was known as the “singer behind the curtain” before getting his new nickname “Visual Kim” in the hit TV program, “Survival: I’m a Singer.”The elimination contest is similar to “Britain’s Got Talent,” which brought Susan Boyle fame. However, one of the differences is that “I’m a Singer” is a competition for professional vocalists.A
PeopleJune 21, 2011
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‘Jackass’ star Ryan Dunn dies in car crash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ― “Jackass’’ star Ryan Dunn, who made viewers cringe and snicker through vulgar stunts in their multimillion-dollar TV and movie franchise, was killed early Monday in a fiery car crash. He was 34.Dunn, a daredevil whose most famous skits included diving into a sewage tank and shoving a toy car into his rectum, was driving his 2007 Porsche in suburban Philadelphia when it went off
PeopleJune 21, 2011
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Military officer becomes youngest taekwondo master
A military officer has become the youngest ever 8th-dan in taekwondo.Lieutenant Colonel Choi Jeom-hyeon, 44, passed the test held by Kukkiwon, the world’s taekwondo headquarters.Dan refers to level in the martial art. From the 6th level is usually referred to as “high-dan,” one which amateurs cannot usually reach. One must not only be the right age and fit but pass “poomsae,” breaking and combat.
PeopleJune 21, 2011
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50 Cent writes anti-bullying book for teens
PeopleJune 21, 2011
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Former art gallery put up for auction
The former Korean Fine Art Gallery building in Gahoe-dong, central Seoul, has been put up for auction. Seoul Auction announced on Tuesday that it would mediate the sale of the building designed by architect Kim Jung-up in 1967. The sale will be held through the “Real Estate Private Sale” special section of Seoul Auction’s 120th auction which will be held next week. It is the first time that an art
PerformanceJune 21, 2011
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Richard Gere visits temple in Seoul
American actor and practicing Buddhist Richard Gere paid a courtesy call to officials of Jogye Order, Korea’s largest Buddhist sect, at Jogye Temple in central Seoul, Tuesday.Gere worshipped with his palms pressed together as he entered the main building of the temple. After burning incense, he signed the temple’s guest book with a message that wished “peace and happiness” for all beings in the wo
CultureJune 21, 2011
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SICAF to feature 300 animated films
Digital cartoon exhibition on wayAbout 300 animated films from 32 different countries and cartoon exhibitions covering diverse themes are arriving in Seoul next month.The 15th annual Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival (SICAF) will open on July 20 in several locations in Seoul, the festival organizing committee said Tuesday during a press conference in Seoul.The official poster of S
CultureJune 21, 2011
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Seoul Hikers to hike Achasan
Seoul International Hikers will be taking a walk up Achasan in eastern Seoul on Saturday.The walk will cover about 5 kilometers, including two ridges offering good views of the Han River. Hikers are advised to bring appropriate clothing, including umbrellas. If weather makes hiking impossible there will be an alternative activity. The group will meet by the ticket booth at 10:30 at Gwangnaru Stati
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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Sri Lanka migrants hold cricket tourney
Migrant workers from Sri Lanka will hold a cricket tournament on Sunday in Busan.Around 30 teams from Busan, Geoje, Daegu, Gwangju and Ansan and other areas will vie for supremacy.The tournament runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Huimang Park, opposite the Hanmaum Hospital in Gangseo-gu Busan.(paulkerry@heraldm.com)
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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Seorae GVC runs pastry class
Seorae Global Village Center in Seoul will run a class on making French style pastries on July 7.The class, which runs from 2-4 p.m., is open to adults and children and costs 7,000 won each, which includes ingredients for two pies. Booking for the class is open until July 5 and can be made via mpa.seoul@hotmail.fr. (paulkerry@heraldm.com)
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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Expat artist holds photo exhibition
Italian-Venezuelan photographer Jose Antonio Nigro will hold an exhibition in Itaewon starting Saturday.The exhibition, titled “From Where I Am Standing,” will be a compilation of photographs showing how he has evolved as a photographer. The exhibition is free and runs at Gallery Golmok until July 3. To get to Gallery Golmok leave Exit 3 of Noksapyeong Station and walk past the entrance of Itaewon
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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Free screening of Banksy documentary
There will be a free screening of Oscar-nominated Banksy documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop” on Sunday.The documentary follows a French shopkeeper and amateur filmmaker as they try to find and befriend Banksy. It was well received ― nominated for the Best Documentary category at the Academy Awards ― but also faced allegations that the film was staged.The screening is at Roofers in Itaewon, wi
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011
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N.Z. chamber to host wine festival
The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce will host the “New Zealand Wine Festival” on Saturday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. The chamber will offer guests a selection of fresh, chilled whites from 16 vineyards to usher in the summer. “The mission of the Kiwi Chamber is to work closely with and assist in raising the awareness of important New Zealand industries, and the country’s premium wines offer
Expat LivingJune 21, 2011