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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Public backlash against division of Gyeonggi Province under 'corny' name
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Blocks of old metal type found to be fake: forensic service
Seven blocks of movable metal type that could have been the world's oldest are fake, South Korean authorities said Tuesday.The seven were thought to have printed "Jeungdoga," a Buddhist song note from the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). If that were the case, the text from 1239 would have become the world's first document printed with movable metal type, replacing "Jikji," a Korean Buddhist scripture printed in 1377.The seven blocks, however, are "highly likely" to have been fabricated, the National
Oct. 27, 2015
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Renowned museum directors gather for forum in Yeongwol
Yeongwol International Museum Forum, one of the biggest academic events in the field of museum, will be held in the scenic county of Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. The third edition of the forum invites leaders of public museums in 34 countries, including Japan, Vietnam, Australia, China, Ethiopia and Uganda, to share their insights on this year’s theme “National Policy and Role of Museum in Society” from Oct. 28-30. The biennial forum, which began in 2011, is expected to be held annually with incr
Oct. 26, 2015
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First foreigner shortlisted for director of Seoul art museum
A former director of a Spanish art museum has become the first foreigner to be shortlisted to direct South Korea's National Museum of Contemporary Art, sources said Monday.Bartomeu Mari is one of three finalists for the position, the sources said. His identity has been under wraps since Oct. 13 when South Korea's culture minister revealed that a foreigner had made the shortlist.Mari directed the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art from 2008 to 2015 and currently serves as the president of the I
Oct. 26, 2015
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[Weekender] Web fiction sees renaissance
It started out in the mid-’90s.Web fiction -- written works of literature available primarily or solely on the Web -- began small and intimate on online community sites when people -- amateur writers -- began uploading fan fiction of their favorite stars, romance or fantasy stories for hobbies. Some novelists, who never got a chance at publication, also used this medium under different pen names. In early 2000, Web fiction, then dubbed “Internet novel,” reached its peak, inspiring film adaptatio
Oct. 23, 2015
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The best of hallyu in 2 decades
Psy, Big Bang and TVXQ are among the five acts that best represent K-pop, according to a recent survey on the nation’s best hallyu content of all time. According to the Korea Creative Content Agency, which released the poll Tuesday, the remaining two in the top five K-pop acts are Girls’ Generation and BoA; while the list for most popular Korean TV dramas and shows to-date are: “Jewel in the Palace,” “Winter Sonata,” “My Love from the Star,” “Autumn in My Heart” and reality TV show “Running Man.
Oct. 20, 2015
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[Weekender] Bicycle clubs build bridges for human relations
In today’s fast-paced and competitive society, it is quite a challenge to keep in touch with people we cherish. The rising popularity of bicycles has made bicycle clubs a potential solution for quenching our thirst for human affection by forming new relationships. Such clubs, which often offer a family-like atmosphere, come with the added benefit of staying fit and healthy at the same time. Since riding in groups requires strong teamwork at times, especially on rough routes, it is often said to
Oct. 16, 2015
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[Weekender] Cycling to work in need of systematic support
As the seasons turn and fall comes into full swing, the streets are seeing more office workers commuting on bicycles. A recent poll conducted by job searching portal www.career.co.kr showed that 30 percent of office workers from a randomly selected pool of 440 people commuted on bicycles. The benefit of daily exercise and cost-efficiency of the man-powered vehicle were cited as the two major reasons for cycling to work. Park’s shot of a fellow cyclist returning home from work Civil servant Park
Oct. 16, 2015
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[Weekender] Peer pressure main cause of burgeoning bike thefts in Korea
As bikes become more popular, and pricey, bicycle-related crimes are also on the rise. A few weeks ago, Lee Sung-jae, a 25-year-old university student, parked his bicycle on a public bike rack close to Seoul’s Wangsimni Station, safely padlocked. When he got back to the rack the next day, however, what he found was his precious bicycle completely knocked over and without the front wheel. “I had to carry my bicycle without a wheel all the way back home that day,” he said.
Oct. 16, 2015
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Chrysanthemum flower festivals in the offing
A string of various regional events and festivals promoting the beauty of chrysanthemum flowers will be held across the country beginning next week. Children play with chrysanthemum flowers at Sanglim Park in Hamyang, South Gyeongsang Province. (Yonhap)Hampyeong Grand Chrysanthemum Festival in Hampyeong, South Jeolla Province, will kick off the country’s first chrysanthemum event on Oct. 23, going for 17 days at the Hampyeong Expo Park.The festival, which was launched in 2004, will have various
Oct. 15, 2015
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Buddha statue, circa 9th century Korea, found
A Buddha statue found at a temple site in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, on Wednesday. (Yonhap)A Buddha statue, presumed to date back to the ninth century, has been found in Korea in what archeologists say may be an important new discovery to understanding ancient Buddhist art. The gilt bronze statue, measuring over 50 centimeters in height, was discovered at a temple site in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, where a stone pagoda and other Buddhist relics had earlier been uncovered. “According to experts
Oct. 15, 2015
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Comic books and the joys of doing nothing
Two pairs of visitors are reading at comic book cafe Jeulgeoun Jakdang (which means "a merry gang" in Korean) on a Monday afternoon. (Rumy Doo/The Korea Herald)To reach Jeulgeoun Jakdang, you go down a narrow staircase located in a hidden corner of Hongdae, take off your shoes, slip into a set of snug slippers and push open a red door. The space that greets you inside is something like a very homey library, with cushioned seats, blankets and rows of shelves filled with comic books. Visitors -- w
Oct. 14, 2015
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Jeungdo -- heal and relax on the beautiful island of angels
JEUNGDO ISLAND, South Jeolla Province -- Walking in a forest of pine trees in a park that is shaped like the Korean Peninsula along a beach, visitors can instantly feel relaxed on this small island off the country’s southwestern coast.Jeungdo in Shinan, South Jeolla Province -- Asia’s first Cittaslow or “Slow City” -- is a quiet getaway island for those especially the elderly who seek to heal their body and soul from the daily hustle and bustle of big city life. The term Cittaslow comes from Ita
Oct. 14, 2015
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Miss World Brazil named PR ambassador for taekwondo
The 2015 Miss World Brazil has been named the goodwill ambassador of the World Taekwondo Federation, the body governing the traditional Korean martial art said Wednesday.Catharina Choi Nunes, who is half Korean, was appointed to the post at a ceremony attended by WTF President Choue Chung-won at the Brazilian Taekwondo Federation headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday, local time.Choi Nunes practices taekwondo in Sao Paolo and hopes to become a black-belt holder before the 2016 Rio O
Oct. 14, 2015
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Gwangju Design Biennale to open this week
Preparations for the Gwangju Design Biennale 2015 were fully under way as of Monday with the opening only a few days ahead. This year's design expo will be held from Oct. 15 through Nov. 13 showcasing some 3,000 items from 100 different countries around the world. It will take place at Biennale exhibition halls and the national Asia Culture Center in Gwangju, 330 kilometers south of Seoul, under the theme "Shinmyeong (Conviviality) with Design." The theme carries a message that a good design
Oct. 12, 2015
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Two Korean documentary heritage holdings inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World
Two old and modern archive holdings of Korea were recognized as valuable documentary heritage by UNESCO on Saturday. The two Korean additions to the UNESCO Memory of the World are Confucian printing woodblocks of the Joseon era and the archives of the 1983 KBS special live broadcast “Finding Dispersed Families.” The decision was made at the three-day meeting of UNESCO’s International Advisory Committee that considered 87 nominations from 61 countries in Abu Dhabi from Oct. 4-6. One of the 64,22
Oct. 10, 2015
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Herald forum to explore future of design
This is the first in a series of articles introducing key features at the upcoming Herald Design Forum 2015 to be held in Seoul on Nov. 10. ― Ed. Steve Jobs might have been the face of Apple, but even after the legendary CEO passed away, Apple remains to be one of the most valuable companies in the world. Thanks to Sir Jonathan Ive, many would say. The chief design officer, over the last two decades, not only designed ― or as he would prefer to say, “made” ― iMacs, iPhones and the Apple Watch, b
Oct. 7, 2015
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Seomun Market in Daegu, a food snack haven
DAEGU -- This landlocked city in the country’s southeast stands out for its economic strength and uniqueness in traditional oriental medicine among the region’s industrialized cities such as Busan, Pohang and Ulsan. Daegu is also actively seeking to build its IT start-up ecosystem amid the government’s policy promoting a creative economy.View of Daegu City from Apsan Park’s observatory platform (Lieto)But lesser known is that Daegu prides itself for having and serving the region’s most delicious
Oct. 7, 2015
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Suwon beckons with cultural festival
King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the son of ill-fated Crown Prince Sado, wanted to build a “utopian city” in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province that could be benchmarked by other cities across the country.This was where King Jeongjo wanted to retire after handing over his throne to his son, King Sunjo.The reenactment of King Jeongjo taking a stroll at Hwaseong Fortress (Suwon City)Hwanseong Fortress and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace in the region have gained attention from loc
Oct. 7, 2015
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Kim Whan-ki painting becomes most expensive Korean artwork
A Kim Whan-ki painting has become the most expensive Korean artwork to be sold at auction after reaching $4 million in Hong Kong, a South Korean auction house said Tuesday.The oil painting known only as "19-VII-71 #209" went for HK$31 million at a Hong Kong auction Monday, Seoul Auction said. A pointillism masterpiece, the artwork breaks the previous record set by Park Su-geun's "Washing Place," which sold for 4.52 billion won ($3.89 million) in 2007."We expect more foreigners to take interest i
Oct. 6, 2015
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'Korea Week' of cultural events to held in New York next year
South Korea is considering organizing a "Korea Week" featuring various cultural events in New York next year to help promote Korean entertainment and cuisine, the country's consul general said Monday.The idea comes after the formation last month of "K-Culture Supporters," a group of New Yorkers interested in promoting Korean culture. South Korean President Park Geun-hye held a meeting with members of the group when she visited New York last month."It's still at a conceptual stage," Consul Genera
Oct. 6, 2015