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Qoo10 liquidity crisis sparks massive complaints, fears of wider damage
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Yoon urges municipalities to embrace foreigners
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What is happening at Hybe?
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S. Korea to consent to Japan's Sado mines gaining World Heritage status: official
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Korea unveils tax reform bill to spur economy
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Actor’s excessive airport security sparks probe into human rights violations
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Actor Yoo Ah-in accused of sexual attack
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Man who let his father die due to financial difficulties to be released on parole
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S. Korea, China shifting from tensions to cooperation: Seoul
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LG Electronics achieves record earnings in Q2
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More doomsday sect arrests in China
China has detained more than 100 further members of a Christian sect accused of predicting doomsday, state media said Friday, taking the total held beyond 1,000 as officials denied cold weather was apocalypse-related.More than 90 members of "Almighty God", a Christian sect which the government has accused of spreading rumors that three days of darkness would begin on Friday, were detained in the central province of Henan, the state-run China News reported.State media also reported 17 were held i
Dec. 21, 2012
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History museum highlights economic growth
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History in central Seoul fixed its opening date for Dec. 26, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday. “This is the first museum highlighting the ‘now’ of the country. We hope the opening will bring the citizens together as one,” said Kim Wang-sik, director of the museum, at a press conference held Thursday. The opening of the museum is taking place some four years after President Lee Myung-bak announced the plan for its establishment.
Dec. 20, 2012
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A therapy dog to help students in school
Therapy dogs visit hospitals and nursing homes, comfort dogs are in Newtown, Conn., and soon a dog will help students in school with anger, officials say. School psychologist Angela Mullally says she is hopeful a therapy dog will be working at School 19 in the Rochester City School District in New York this school year to help students with anger issues, WHAM-TV, Rochester, reports. Mullally is working with the National Education for Assistance Dog Services to get a therapy dog in School 19. "W
Dec. 20, 2012
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One million Brazilians join cheating dating service
Want to cheat on your partner? Then the online dating service Ashley Madison is the perfect place for you.Since it arrived in Brazil 15 months ago, the website has attracted one million lusty Brazilians, turning this South American country of 194 million people into one of the biggest markets for the Canadian company.Created 10 years ago, Ashley Madison and its slogan: "Life is short. Have an affair" is now present in 24 countries, with eight million members in the United States and six million
Dec. 19, 2012
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Hallyu cited as face of Korea
Hallyu has become the representative image of Korea thanks to K-pop, Korean drama and Korean cuisine. In a survey of 3,600 foreigners living in nine countries conducted between October and November, the first thing that the respondents came up with when they thought about Korea was Korean food, followed by TV drama, K-pop and electronic goods, all included in the broad concept of hallyu. When asked about the main attraction of hallyu, 56.1 percent of the respondents said, “being new and differen
Dec. 18, 2012
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Pre-dawn calls and hard beds at Korea’s Buddhist temples
As a paying guest at Mihwangsa, there’s no need to book a morning wake-up call. It’s provided well before sunrise, at 4:00 am to be precise... and it isn’t optional.Instead of a phone call ― none of the rooms have phones ― guests are roused by a monk walking past their rooms, knocking on a wooden block to call them for a round of pre-breakfast chanting and meditation.The dozen guests who make their sleepy way to the temple’s main hall ― clad in identical grey loose-fitting outfits ― are all taki
Dec. 18, 2012
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African statues convey messages of equality and spirituality
Following is part of a series exploring unique museums, collections and the passionate collectors behind them. ― Ed.Africa is the second largest and second-most populated continent in the world with more than 2,000 known languages. The continent itself is filled with immeasurable diversity in culture, people and languages ― and the art is no exception. In 1989, while studying in Madrid, Kwang Jung-Hae discovered a small African statue as he wandered around the El Rastro open air flea market. So
Dec. 18, 2012
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Contested Chinese seal auctioned in Paris for 1.1m euros
PARIS (AFP) ― A French auction house Monday sold a historic Chinese seal for 1.1 million euros ($1.4m) despite threats of legal action alleging it may have been stolen from Beijing’s Forbidden City in 1860.The green jade seal, which dates from the Qianlong period (1736-95) and had been expected to fetch up to 200,000 euros ($263,000), went for over five times that amount to an unidentified telephone bidder.The Association for the Protection of Chinese Art in Europe (APACE) had urged auction hous
Dec. 18, 2012
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Foreigners pick 'entertainment' as top positive image for S. Korea
Entertainment such as K-Pop and dramas topped the list of positive sources about South Korea's national image among foreigners residing here, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.The ministry gleaned the results from essays submitted by 455 foreigners from 59 countries for a contest hosted for two months from September on the subjects of South Korea's image and distinguishing features.The largest share representing 49.2 percent of entries described entertainment including K-Pop, soap operas and spo
Dec. 18, 2012
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'Gay Bible' published in U.S.
A book claiming to be the translation of the Bible that has filtered out all homophobic misinterpretation of the gospel has been recently published in the United States.The editors of the controversial book, titled “Queen James Bible,” said that they revised the King James Bible to accurately translate verses related to homosexuality. They pointed out that there are only eight verses in the Bible that are often cited as opposing same-sex relationships, but their interpretations were ambiguous.“T
Dec. 18, 2012
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Scientists solve 3,000-year-old pharaonic whodunit
An assassin slit the throat of Egypt's last great pharaoh at the climax of a bitter succession battle, scientists said Monday in a report on a 3,000-year-old royal murder.Forensic technology suggests Ramses III, a king revered as a god, met his death at the hand of a killer, or killers, sent by his conniving wife and ambitious son, they said.And a cadaver known as the "Screaming Mummy" could be that of the son himself, possibly forced to commit suicide after the plot, they added.Computed tomogra
Dec. 18, 2012
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Auction house urged to drop sale of China imperial seal
PARIS (AFP) ― An association for the protection of Chinese art on Sunday warned it would pursue legal action if a French auction house goes ahead with the sale of an imperial seal it says was looted.The Association for the Protection of Chinese Art in Europe (APACE) urged auction house Artcurial to withdraw the jade green seal, dating from the Qianlong period (1736-95), from its auction on Monday.It said the seal, expected to fetch up to 200,000 euros ($263,000), was stolen during the sacking of
Dec. 17, 2012
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Family concerts warm up winter
The weather is chilly, but it cannot take away the holiday spirit ― especially with the wealth of concerts and performances inviting families to share their warmth at the end and beginning of every year. ‘Disney on Classic’The “Disney on Classic: A Magical Night 2012,” scheduled to be held at Olympic Hall in Olympic Park on Dec. 28-29, will allow spectators to travel back to their childhoods and reminisce about their favorite Disney animated films to the performance of their signature tunes. Br
Dec. 17, 2012
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New-found tale could be Hans Christian Andersen’s
COPENHAGEN (AP) ― For years, the somber fairy tale about a lonely candle who wanted to be lit dwelt in oblivion at the bottom of a box in Denmark’s National Archives. Its recent discovery has sent ripples through the literary world because it is believed to be one of the first tales ever written by Hans Christian Andersen.The famed Dane wrote nearly 160 fairy tales in his life, including classics such as “The Ugly Duckling’’ and “The Little Mermaid.’’ The tale of the candle may have been written
Dec. 16, 2012
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Maps show more than geography
For many people, maps are simply a way of finding things, but the “Cartographic Achievement of Joseon” at the Seoul Museum of History shows how they were historically used to shape values and control information. The exhibition, running until Feb. 28, features the changes in the production and use of maps in the Joseon period (1392-1910) and thereafter through more than 50 pieces donated by two scholars, Lee Chan and Hur Young-hwan. From ruling to sharingMaps in the early Joseon period rarely co
Dec. 16, 2012
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Pop music“Bobby Kim & Kim Tae-woo Two Man Show”: Bobby Kim is known for being the first artist to introduce reggae music to Korea, while Kim Tae-woo first gained fame as the lead singer of group g.o.d. The two soulful singers will present their two-man show on Christmas Day at COEX Hall D in Seoul, at 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets range from 66,000 won to 121,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3141-3488 or visit www.interpark.com.“K.Will Megahits Concert”: The soulful ballad singer, vocal coach, da
Dec. 14, 2012
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Exhibition journeys into Asian marriage customs
Marriage has always been an important rite of passage for mankind. In Asia, where family ties and conservative culture have been dominant forces for centuries, marriage is seen as a stepping stone to becoming an adult, and an official member of a society. The wedding ceremony was considered one of the four most important family affairs in Korea alongside building a social career, funerals, and memorial services for deceased ancestors. The National Folk Museum of Korea’s “Wedding Ritual” at the S
Dec. 13, 2012
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Nam June Paik exhibition to light up the Smithsonian
A tribute exhibition to the late Nam June Paik (1932-2006) will be held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum from Dec. 13 through Aug. 11, 2013, the Korea Foundation, sponsor of the event, said Wednesday. The first show since the museum acquired the Nam June Paik archive in 2009 will focus on introducing the accomplishments of the artist who is dubbed the father of video art for transforming video into an art medium through sculptures, installations, video tapes and TV projects.A total of 67 a
Dec. 13, 2012
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Jackie Chan criticism sparks Hong Kong fight-back
Action hero Jackie Chan provoked a furious fight-back from Hong Kongers Thursday after reportedly suggesting in a Chinese magazine interview that protest in his native city should be restricted.The comments from the Hong Kong-born star unleashed a wave of criticism in the southern Chinese city, which prides itself on the upholding of civil liberties including the right to protest.“Hong Kong has become a city of protest. The whole world used to say it was South Korea. It is now Hong Kong,” the So
Dec. 13, 2012
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Meditation at the Seon Center
A small boy realized that he had lost his cow. He looked for the animal everywhere, before finding it and putting a rope around its neck so he could lead it wherever he went. But soon after, he became confident ― he didn’t need the cow around him all the time. He could tie it to a stump and fetch it whenever he pleased. This is an analogy for finding one’s inner self. The boy is the person, the cow the missing inner self. Once you realize you have lost your inner self, you are desperate to find
Dec. 12, 2012