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Key S. Korean, USFK special operations officials to hold rare meeting amid NK threats
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Jennie, Stray Kids's Met Gala attendance puts them on 'digital guillotine' blacklist
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Controversy brews over shakeup of prosecutors amid probe of first lady
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OpenAI gives ChatGPT new powers to see, hear
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Another suspect behind murder of Korean tourist in Pattaya arrested in Cambodia
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S. Korea to inject $70m into AI-powered public education
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Korean industries gauge impact of Biden's steep tariffs on China
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[KH Explains] Naver’s Line dilemma: Lose global footing for cash?
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[Herald Interview] Carbon breakthrough in Korea: Making diamonds at atmospheric pressure
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Do Korean doctors make too much money?
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Pop stars flock to Korea
Lady Gaga, Lenny Kravitz to hold their first concerts in SeoulSeoul becomes the center of pop music this spring with a number of world-famous musicians and celebrities coming to the city to hold their own concerts. U.S. pop diva Lady Gaga kicks off her “The Born This Way Ball” world tour at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul, one of the biggest sports and concert venues in Korea, on April 27. The concert will be “the first-ever pop electro opera” and is the first full-fledged concert in Seoul by Gaga.
March 5, 2012
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U.K. envoy visits South Gyeongsang
Scott Wightman, British Ambassador to Korea, made his first visit to South Gyeongsang Province on Monday to promote the upcoming London Olympics and express his interest in South Gyeongsang-based corporations.During his visit to the province, Wightman had a meeting with the province governor, Kim Doo-gwan, in the provincial government building in Changwon. He reportedly said British corporations have a lot to learn from Korean ones during the meeting. He promoted the upcoming London Olympics Ga
March 5, 2012
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‘Lorax’ cleans up at U.S. box office with $70 million debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’’ raked in all kinds of green, earning $70.7 million in its first weekend to score the biggest box-office debut of the year by far.The 3-D animated family film from Universal Pictures, featuring the voices of Danny DeVito, Zac Efron and Taylor Swift, is based on Seuss’ cautionary fable about the importance of preserving the environment. Of its opening haul, $5.4 million, or 8 percent, came from IMAX screens, which is on the high side for a family film.Com
March 5, 2012
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Romanian opera diva debuts in Washington
Romanian opera diva Angela Gheorghiu was hailed Saturday in Washington as she made her opera debut in the U.S. capital, 20 years after launching her international career in London.Gheorghiu, 46, was treated to several standing ovations for her recital largely of works by Jules Massenet at the Kennedy Center, with excerpts from the operas “Cherubin,” “Manon” and “Le Cid.”Although she has sung many times at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Gheorghiu had never performed in Washington until now.A
March 5, 2012
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‘Star Wars’ designer Ralph McQuarrie dies at 82
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ―Ralph McQuarrie, the cinematic designer known for the famous “Star Wars” characters such as Darth Vader, Chewbacca and R2-D2, has died at age 82, his website announced Sunday.McQuarrie, who died Saturday, collaborated with George Lucas on the original “Star Wars” trilogy in the 1970s and with Steven Spielberg on films including “E.T.,” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”He also was part of the team with director Ron Howard which made “Cocoon,” a 1985 production which won
March 5, 2012
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Rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose dies aged 64
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― Rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose, who formed the band that bore his name and performed with some of rock’s heavy hitters, has died.His booking agent, Jim Douglas, says Montrose died Saturday at his home in Millbrae, California. He was 64.Douglas says Montrose had been in declining health for some time, battling prostate cancer and what Douglas termed “personal demons.’’In addition to forming his own band in 1973, Montrose performed with a number of musicians, including Sammy H
March 5, 2012
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Korean rock bands to take on North America
Korean rock bands are making inroads into the United States and Canada this month in a bid to introduce the country’s unique indie music culture to the West.“From indie clubs to international festivals, SEOULSONIC pushes the tempo of Korean music acts making waves across and beyond Asia,” said DFSB
March 5, 2012
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Celebrities hold concert to support North Korean defectors in China
Amid growing public criticism of Beijing for forcibly deporting North Korean defectors to their home country, about 30 Korean celebrities were to hold a concert Sunday evening to urge China to stop the repatriations.The concert at Yonsei University’s 100th Memorial Hall in Seoul was to be hosted by “Cry with Us,” an organization recently formed by celebrities including actor Cha In-pyo, his actress wife Shin Ae-ra, veteran singer Yoon Bok-hee, comedian Park Mi-sun and pop singer Ivy. Some 30 tee
March 4, 2012
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Japanese culture center seeks common understanding
Aside from pop culture, sharing of academic and artistic content also important: Director MichigamiThis is the fifth of the series introducing cultural centers of different countries in Seoul. ― Ed. As is evident from the popularity of Girls’ Generation and Jang Geun-suk, Japan has continued to be charmed by Korea’s popular culture ever since the mega hit TV series “Winter Sonata” captured Japanese hearts. In Seoul, on the other hand, it’s not hard to spot a number of shelves dedicated to Japane
March 4, 2012
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Korean rock bands to take on North America
SEOULSONIC to take bands to South By Southwest, Canadian Music WeekKorean rock bands are making inroads into the United States and Canada this month in a bid to introduce the country’s unique indie music culture to the West.“From indie clubs to international festivals, SEOULSONIC pushes the tempo of Korean music acts making waves across and beyond Asia,” said DFSB Kollective, a Seoul-based music agency. The project features talented Korean rock bands Yellow Monsters, 3rd Line Butterfly and Cryin
March 4, 2012
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Weinstein protests R rating of ‘Bully’ documentary
NEW YORK (AP) ― Fresh off his Oscar glory with “The Artist,’’ there’s no silence for Harvey Weinstein when it comes to his next film.The famously bellicose producer is protesting the R rating received by a documentary his Weinstein Co. is releasing. “Bully,’’ directed by Lee Hirsch, is an examination of school bullying that follows five kids and families over the course of a school year.It received the rating, which restricts kids under the age of 17 from seeing it without an accompanying adult,
March 4, 2012
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Mariah Carey returns to stage since giving birth
NEW YORK (AP) ― Mariah Carey made her return to the stage since giving birth to twins in diva-like form: She changed her shoes after singing two songs and touched up her hair and makeup in a sleek, sleeveless black dress, all in front of an eager audience.Carey, who gave birth to fraternal twins via C-section in April, performed for a few hundred fans Thursday night at New York’s Gotham Hall.Of her return she said: “I didn’t realize this was a big deal.’’The Grammy winner sang a number of her hi
March 4, 2012
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Pop Music“Budapest Saxophone Quartet”: The Budapest Saxophone Quartet from Hungary will perform at Chungmu Art Hall on March 12 in collaboration with renowned Korean artists including Soprano Kim Hee-jung, Pianists Ha Soon-won and musical actress Choi Jung-won. Formed in 1995, the quartet was the first group of four saxophonists to play not only classical music but also other music genres such as jazz and pop. In 2009, the quartet performed in Korea with legenday film music composer Enrio Morric
March 2, 2012
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Eye Like
Tyrell crafts romantic soundtrackSteve Tyrell“I’ll Take Romance”(Concord)Taking up a suggestion from former President Bill Clinton, who danced to Steve Tyrell’s music at daughter Chelsea’s wedding, Tyrell has crafted an album of romantic standards that can serve as a soundtrack for weddings and other special occasions.Fittingly, it includes his version of “The Way You Look Tonight” from the 1991 Steve Martin film “Father of the Bride” which helped transform Tyrell from a behind-the-scenes produc
March 2, 2012
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Box Office
Howling (Korea) Opened Feb. 16Crime. Thriller. Directed by Yoo Ha. Detective Sang-gil (Song Kang-ho), who is desperate for promotion, gets annoyed when he is assigned to work with an inexperienced junior Eun-young (Lee Na-young) for what looks like a suicide case. Eun-young finds out that it is a murder case involving a giant wolf-dog. Being the only female detective in her team, socially inept Eun-young endures low expectations, lewd jokes and even sexual harassment by her macho team members. W
March 2, 2012
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At 50, Lea Thompson’s hitting her stride
As an actress, Lea Thompson considers herself a “long-distance runner” ― someone who keeps up a steady pace instead of a sprint.“I always felt like my best years would be from 50 to 65 years old,” Thompson said. “I don’t know why. It was a feeling I had even when I was really young. My kids are kind of all grown up now and I can be in a difference space where I can put everything into it.”Just a few months shy of her 51st birthday, the gamin former ballerina could easily pass as a 30-something.
March 2, 2012
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Mariah Carey helps christen new Disney ship in NYC
Mariah Carey helped christen the new Disney cruise ship Fantasy at a Hudson River pier in Manhattan on Thursday night and promised to bring her twins back to enjoy some Disney hospitality.``I christen thee Disney Fantasy. May God bless this ship and all who sail on it," said Carey as she stood with Disney’s CEO Bob Iger, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs, and of course Mickey Mouse.The ceremony was held inside the ship‘s atrium with a fake larger-than-life bottle of Champagne tha
March 2, 2012
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Kate joins Queen, Camilla for tea
LONDON (AFP) ― Prince William’s wife Kate joined the queen and mother-in-law Camilla for a tour of upmarket store Fortnum and Mason on Thursday, sampling tea and sweets before taking home some dog biscuits.The duchess of Cambridge, wearing a blue coat dress by Italian designer Missoni, joined Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles’ wife in the trio’s first official engagement together at the London shop known as the queen’s grocer.The three women were presented with wicker hampers filled with lux
March 2, 2012
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Michael Douglas promotes UN art contest for peace
Michael Douglas, a United Nations Messenger of Peace, is promoting a U.N. art contest for youngsters to help promote a nuclear-free world.Contestants age 5 through 17 are encouraged to watch a short, age-appropriate video online about the dangers of nuclear weapons, and then use their creative talents to imagine a world free of nuclear weapons, without wars, bombs or fear."Art is the universal language. Art speaks to our hearts and minds. Art can make a difference and so can you," Douglas says i
March 2, 2012
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U.K.’s White Cube opens H.K. gallery as Asia art booms
HONG KONG (AP) ― Britain’s White Cube gallery, known as an early champion of provocative British artists Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, launched its Hong Kong branch on Thursday, becoming the latest Western gallery to open an Asian outpost in pursuit of China’s booming art market.White Cube was unveiling a 557-square-meter space in a new building in Hong Kong’s central business district. With the opening of its first branch outside Britain, White Cube follows in the footsteps of other British as
March 1, 2012