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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Reptiles, amphibians can make kids sick
The right animal can be fun and educational in a childcare center but the wrong animal can make kids sick, a U.S. health official warned. Dr. Neil Vora, an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, said examples of risky pets include reptiles such as turtles, lizards and snakes, as well as amphibians such as frogs and salamanders -- all commonly carry salmonella.“Children younger than age 5 are at particularly high risk for serious illness with salmonella,” Vor
Feb. 27, 2013
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Spring-themed events to stimulate five senses
Various spring-themed events are being held to lure consumers who wish to enjoy outdoor activities as a warm breeze welcomes the new season.Several hotels in Seoul have opened strawberry dessert buffets where visitors can savor the many tastes of strawberries. More than 30 dishes are available, including tarts, meringues, macaroons and mille-feuille. The prices range from 35,000 won to 50,000 won. Also, spring-themed cooking classes are popping up. The food blogger who owns “Atelier Bom,” a baki
Feb. 27, 2013
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A museum dedicated to trickery and deception
The following is part of a series exploring unique museums, collections and the passionate collectors behind them. ― Ed.For those who have ever had the desire to possess a photo album filled with a collection of the most cherished and memorable moments of one’s life, such as walking down the red carpet; driving a Vespa down the streets of Santorini; having tea with King Sejong; or for those who like to take a walk on the wild side, having a cocktail on the beach with a shirtless, ripped Psy; the
Feb. 26, 2013
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People happier if they give than receive
No matter how much money -- or how little money -- people have, they feel happier after they give to others than buy for themselves, Canadian researchers say.Lead author Lara Aknin of Simon Fraser University in Vancouver said feeling good about spending money on someone else rather than for personal benefit may be a universal response among people in both impoverished countries and rich nations. Aknin and colleagues found a positive relationship between personal well-being and spending on others
Feb. 26, 2013
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Baroque specialists to recreate sound of the times
Imagine a music concert in the 18th century, before the time of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky or Mahler. The melody lines, chords and concert venue atmosphere were different ― it was only after the 19th century that ordinary people began to enjoy performances at large concert halls. Before that, classical music was for high society. Above all, musical instruments were a little different. Two Baroque music specialists are visiting Korea with their interpretations of Baroque music and instruments. The f
Feb. 25, 2013
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Korean, Japanese scholars join to denounce Japan over Dokdo claims
A Japanese scholar on Monday criticized the Japanese government for “scheming occupation of the Korea’s easternmost islets of Dokdo while still denying historical responsibility for its colonial rule (1910-1945).”Aligned with Korean historians here on March 1 for a press conference at Chondogyo Suunhoegwan in downtown Seoul, scholars from both countries will present historical documents supporting Korea’s sovereignty over the much-disputed rocky islets. On Monday, Park Sung-soo, honorary profess
Feb. 25, 2013
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Seoul City to invest W4.2b
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture said they would invest approximately 4.2 billion won in a total of 355 arts businesses to increase the number and promotion of cultural performances and exhibitions in the capital city. The selected businesses are in the areas of theater plays, dance, music, traditional performances, interdisciplinary arts, research, visual arts and others. The SFAC aims at enhancing the lives of citizens through the promotion of cul
Feb. 25, 2013
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Nordic Cool comes to Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) ― For the next month, the Kennedy Center will glow each night with blue light and shimmers of green, depicting the northern lights and signaling what has taken over its theaters and galleries inside.The cultural center has become an international museum and showplace for Northern European cultures with “Nordic Cool,’’ a festival that runs through March 17. It features music, theater and dance, as well as exhibitions, film, literature and cuisine.Light designer Jesper Kongshaug of
Feb. 25, 2013
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K-pop stars Psy, JYJ to perform at presidential inauguration ceremony
Music performances will add to the celebratory mood of the presidential inauguration ceremony on Monday. Singers, musicians and comedians will perform before thousands of people invited to the inauguration ceremony in the morning. K-pop sensation Psy and boy group JYJ will be among the entertainers who will help fire up the festive mood. Soprano Sumi Jo will also take the center stage, singing the national anthem with baritone Choi Hyun-soo during the event at which Park Geun-hye will be sworn
Feb. 24, 2013
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Master of abstract painting dies at 66
Lee Doo-shik, the country’s most respected abstract painter and a professor at Hongik University, passed away Saturday morning of a heart attack. He was 66. Lee, who was to retire from his teaching post at the end of February, was last seen in public on Friday when he attended an exhibition dedicated to him at the Hongki Museum of Art. He told the press, “I hate to leave the professorship but at the same time I am excited to try new things from scratch. I think the fact that collectors liked my
Feb. 24, 2013
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Exhibition to feature Seoul’s city walls
Seoul has been the center of Koreans’ lives since the establishment of the Joseon Kingdom (1391-1910). And the 18,627-meter Seoul City Wall has guarded the cosmopolitan area for more than 600 years through countless periods of hardship. Built for stabilizationThe founder of Joseon, King Taejo (1392-1398), had to stabilize the kingdom, which was still reeling from the fall of the previous state, Goryeo (918-1392), based in Gaeseng, now in North Korea. Based on Feng Shui principles, the wall set
Feb. 24, 2013
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Auction house withdraws Banksy art, BBC reports
The BBC is citing a Miami auction house as saying it has withdrawn from sale an artwork by secretive graffiti artist Banksy that was removed from the side of a north London store.The stencil of a young boy sewing Union Jack bunting vanished earlier this month, upsetting art lovers in the gritty Turnpike Lane area. It reappeared on the website of the Miami auction house, Fine Art Auctions, due to be sold Saturday with an estimated price of between $500,000 and $700,000.But the BBC reported that t
Feb. 24, 2013
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Blast from the past
Sixty-five-year-old antique collector Lee Seong-wook is a regular visitor to the Itaewon antique furniture street. Lee, who has been collecting antiques as a hobby since he was a young man, said the story that each piece told drew him to the antiques. “I can have a silent conversation with them. I am attracted to the story of each piece and its rarity,” said Lee, who was shopping at the Antique Village Gulliver, one of the antique shops in the foreigner-dense district of downtown Seoul. On the o
Feb. 22, 2013
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Pop music“10cm: Fine Thank You and You?”: The acoustic indie duo 10cm will be putting on a solo concert promoting their recently released second album, “Fine Thank You and You?” The duo debuted in 2010 with the title track “Good Night” and made a name for themselves thanks to their unique acoustic sounds. 10cm won “This Year’s Discovery Award” at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards and the “Best Pop Single Award” at the Korean Music Awards a year later. The “Fine Thank You and You?” performance wil
Feb. 22, 2013
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Spring picnic package at Grand Hyatt Seoul
The hotel launched its “Spring Picnic Packages” in celebration of the arrival of the new season from March 1 to June 30. The package includes Grand Room accommodation, a picnic set including fresh sandwiches for two people from the Deli, specially designed for a spring walk on Namsan Mountain. Guests are also invited to enjoy complimentary use of the hotel’s gym and indoor swimming pool during their stay, along with a 50 percent discount on the sauna. The picnic package is available only on week
Feb. 22, 2013
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Changing cityscape: Giving old buildings a new look
Seoul’s cityscape represents the rapid economic growth of Korea. The city exhibits various architectural scenes from high-rise office buildings, massive apartment complexes and retail spaces to buildings from both old and modern days. While some trendy streets of Seoul such as Garosu-gil and Hongdae give off a sophisticated ambience, most of the small streets, defined by narrow pedestrian walks with mundane or showy buildings, constitute an ugly side of the city. “There are many old buildings an
Feb. 21, 2013
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Museum shows Seoul’s old face, warts and all
Seoul must be one of the most dynamic cities in the world with its nooks and crannies changing every day. “Whenever I come to Seoul, I am surprised by how much it has changed. You don’t see the same shops, buildings and sometimes, the hills, roads and streams anymore,” said Kim Jong-nye, a U.S. resident who visits Korea every two or three years.A report on the changing face of Seoul was released by the Seoul Museum of History earlier this week, highlighting the everyday lives of ordinary people
Feb. 21, 2013
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‘Twilight’ author Meyer plots another trilogy
MIAMI (AP) ― Stephenie Meyer’s “The Host’’ doesn’t have much in common with her Twilight series, except maybe the potential for a franchise.Meyer is working on a sequel to the 2008 novel she began writing as an escape from the editing of “Eclipse,’’ the third book in the Twilight vampire saga. And now that it too has reached the big screen, she’s got more books in mind.“Once you’ve created characters that have life to them, unless you kill them all, you know where their stories go. You’re always
Feb. 21, 2013
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Life-giving land: Tidal flats are haven for marine creatures
The winter season of the northern port of Doripo of Muan County, South Jeolla Province, is one of the busiest times for mullet fishing. Mullet from the mudflats of Muan is a local delicacy that was offered at the king’s table during the Joseon period (1392-1910). The Muan tidal flat, home to the mullet and other marine life, is the first tidal flat registered as a national park in Korea as well as being on the Ramsar Wetlands list. Extensive mudflats stretch out from the southwestern coast of th
Feb. 20, 2013
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How to fend off sexual harassers in crowded buses or subways (5)
A man is approaching a woman as shown in picture 1.It is very important to make room between you and the harasser in this situation.Stare and give a warning look at the opponent while watching the opponent’s movement.To make room between the opponent and yourself, widen your stance by moving your leg furthest from the opponent. Next put the hand closest to the opponent on your hip to create an angle that your elbow is close to so you are able to block the harasser as shown in picture 2. The hand
Feb. 20, 2013