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Notable Korean children’s book authors to be published in foreign languages this yearApr 15, 2020Hwang Sun-mi “The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly,” by Hwang Sun-mi, has sold more than 2 million copies around the world since it was released in 2000 and translated into more than 27 languages. Sev... -
Four notable Korean authors to be published in foreign languages this yearMar 30, 2020Sohn Won-pyung Born in 1979, Sohn Won-pyung is a talented screenwriter and movie director, as well as an author. She wrote and directed a number of short films, including “Ooh You Make Me Sick” and ... -
Reinstated head quits, signaling peace for Korea National OperaMar 24, 2020The Korea National Opera announced its recently reinstated artistic director Yoon Ho-geun quit on Monday, preventing chaos for the troupe that was to be led by two heads. According to the national t... -
Daniel Dae Kim addresses xenophobia after testing positive for coronavirusMar 20, 2020Korean American actor Daniel Dae Kim, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, spoke on social media about his coronavirus testing experience and xenophobia. On Friday, Kim posted a 10-minute v... -
Churches continue with online Sunday servicesMar 13, 2020Large churches in Seoul are continuing with their Sunday services online, as Korea is still in national battle against COVID-19. Like the past weeks, Sarang Church in southern Seoul, one of the seve... -
Celebrities donate to support fight against coronavirusFeb 28, 2020Celebrities in Korea are making donations to help people fight against the spread of COVID-19 across the nation. On Friday, actress Yum Jung-ah donated 100 million won ($82,200) to Green Umbrella Ch... -
Cho Hee-sook Asia’s Best Female Chef of 2020Feb 21, 2020Cho Hee-sook has been named Asia’s Best Female Chef of 2020 by the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, one of the most influential groups in the cuisine industry in Asia. Cho, who owns Hansikgonggan... -
Lee Kwang-soo injured in car accidentFeb 18, 2020South Korean star actor and entertainer Lee Kwang-soo has been injured in a traffic accident and will cancel all of his scheduled activities, his agency said Tuesday. According to King Kong by Stars... -
Samsung SDI employee gets credit for giving blood more than 200 timesFeb 18, 2020Cho has been an inspiration to those around him. Three others in his work team have also been awarded by the KRC for giving blood over 100 times, according to Samsung SDI. The Korean Red Cross said ... -
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[Herald Interview] Web-serial writer Lee Nak-joon juggles three jobsFeb 14, 2020Last year, Lee Nak-joon had thought about making a second donation -- using part of his earnings from the “Trauma Center: Golden Hour” webtoon -- to the trauma center at Ajou University Hospital. Ho... -
Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas dead at 103Feb 6, 2020LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- US silver screen legend Kirk Douglas, the son of Jewish Russian immigrants who rose through the ranks to become one of Hollywood's biggest-ever stars, has died, his family said W... -
Yi Sang Literary Award organizer cancels this year’s awards, modifies contract terms in response to protestsFeb 5, 2020Munhaksasang, the publishing company that confers South Korea’s prestigious Yi Sang Literary Award, apologized Tuesday for the controversy that emerged when three of this year’s runners-up refused to... -
Interviewers outshine star guests on YouTubeJan 19, 2020The norm of interviewers having limited roles in front of the camera no longer holds true, as more South Korean interviewers are starting to shine on YouTube. Interviewer and producer Lee Eun-jae of... -
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[Contribution] What the Korean War Wall of Remembrance means to meJan 19, 2020With the world anxiously waiting to see if North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will resume intercontinental ballistic missile testing, to include potentially testing a missile capable of reaching the eas... -
Actor Joo Jin-mo apologizes to women mentioned in his hacked text messagesJan 16, 2020Actor Joo Jin-mo, in trouble after his personal mobile text messages were leaked by hackers, apologized Thursday to his acquaintances and the women mentioned in the messages. "Following the incident...
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