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Top 4 conglomerates convene strategy meetings to navigate uncertainties
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[AtoZ into Korean Mind] Korea's broken ladder of social mobility
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Doctors to go on indefinite walkout as government rejects final demands
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Putin’s Pyongyang trip highlights need for bond in isolation
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Yoon returns amid tensions over Putin's Pyongyang visit
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[Graphic News] Son Heung-min named 10th-best forward
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Doctors begin indefinite strike
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[KH explains] Why Korean battery companies are key to Tesla's 2170 upgrade strategy
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Korea to promote eco-friendly albums in K-pop industry
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No. of mosquitoes unusually high in June
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Ha Ji-won seeks Hollywood debut via 20th Century Fox
Actress Ha Ji-won is in talks with Twentieth Century Fox about her debut in a Hollywood film, Ha’s agency Sun and Moon Entertainment confirmed on Thursday. “(Ha) did have a meeting with Twentieth Century Fox, but we cannot disclose the details,” the agency told Yonhap. Actress Ha Ji-won in historical romance "Hwang Jini (2006)." (MBC)Ha, 36, met with Jeffrey Godsick, the president of the big-name Hollywood studio, on May 14 in Los Angeles. Ha’s agency and Godsick had a rough discussion over Ha’s
May 22, 2014
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Jang Geun-suk releases new album in Japan
Korean actor Jang Geun-suk is to release an album in Japan under a project named “Team-H” in June.According to the agency, Team-H will release his first single album “Take Me” on June 25. He will release his third full album, “Driving to the Highway,” on July 9.Local reports said that the two albums would be sold throughout Asia, except Korea. Jang Geun-suk is to start his Asia tour starting this month, visiting about eight countries.Jang Geun-suk had released several records including the singl
May 22, 2014
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Jeon Do-yeon’s bracelet dazzles Cannes fans
Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon’s detailed fashion style is alluring fans during the Cannes Film Festival in France. (AP-Yonhap)Jeon, the first-ever Korean jury member of the world‘s prestigious film event, showed off a heart-shaped bracelet Tuesday.The simply designed accessory with a red line is said to be a Cartier product that costs about 700,000 won ($680). (Newsen capture)Its sophisticated design added to the urban style of her short yellow dress and matching red manicure. The bracelet is one
May 22, 2014
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After School’s Yui reveals healthy beauty look
Korean girl group After School’s Yui showed off her healthy summer look in CeCi magazine. In the pictures, the K-pop singer and actress shows her feminine and playful side under the bright sun. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: CeCi)
May 22, 2014
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After School’s Nana wearing stylish outfits for Allure
K-pop girl group After School’s Nana poses in stylish suits and medium long dresses for a fashion magazine. The photo shoot was done at Seoul landmarks including Deoksugung Palace, Cheonggyecheon and the National Museum of Contemporary Art.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Allure)
May 22, 2014
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Kara agency should compensate advertiser for damages: court
The Seoul High Court ruled Wednesday that DSP Media, K-pop girl group Kara’s agency, must compensate the Seoul-based apparel company Real Company, which claimed it suffered a serious toll due to the cancellation of the contract between Kara and the agency. According to the court decision, DSP Media must pay Real Company 50 million won ($48,800) as Kara failed to maintain the dignity needed to carry out the TV commercial shooting agreed to between the clothing company and Kara’s agency in 2011. T
May 22, 2014
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Billboard picks 2NE1’s top 5 music videos
Billboard, the renowned American music magazine, has made a list of the five must-watch videos of K-pop girl group 2NE1 in celebration of the quartet’s fifth anniversary.2NE1’s signature song “I Am the Best,” released in 2011 and viewed more than 90 million times on YouTube, was crowned the best music video of the group. “Missing You” was ranked No. 2, followed by “Can’t Nobody,” “Do You Love Me” and “Fire.”The U.S. magazine lauded 2NE1’s high-quality tunes and videos featuring incredible visual
May 22, 2014
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Ivry Gitlis still perfecting his craft at 91
At 91 years of age, legendary Israeli violinist Ivry Gitlis shows no signs of retiring his bow as he has returned to Korea after two decades to perform a special solo concert in Seoul and to conduct two master violin classes. “I don’t remember exactly when it was (when I was last in Korea), but it was anyways the last century,” said Gitlis during a press conference held in Jung-gu on Wednesday. In his nearly nine-decade-long affair with the violin, Gitlis has become one of the most highly decora
May 21, 2014
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Chung Kyung-wha is back ― 100%
Violinist Chung Kyung-wha has never felt so good in recent years. With her fingers fully recovered from what was once thought a career-killing injury, she practices for hours a day again, plans concerts around the world and, most importantly, is dreaming again. “It feels so good. My fingers have never been in such good condition before,” Chung said at her home at the foot of Mount Bukhansan, northern Seoul, on Wednesday. A world-acclaimed violinist and sister of conductor Chung Myung-whun and ce
May 21, 2014
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Korean artist behind icy magic of ‘Frozen’
The long, turquoise blue dress of Queen Elsa from the movie “Frozen” seems to be the hottest fashion item among kindergarteners in Korea, months after the film finished its wildly successful run here.But few know that the shimmer and glitter of the famous gown is the work of a young Korean artist, who, many years back, was just a typical Korean teenager playing the computer game StarCraft for hours on end. “It took one and a half years just to complete (the effects on) the dress,” Yoo Jae-hyun,
May 21, 2014
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Bowie returns to Berlin ― if just for a retrospective
Berlin (AFP) ― David Bowie’s richly creative years in gritty 1970s Berlin, where he made his iconic “Heroes” album, are explored in a new exhibition expanding on last year’s hit London show. Handwritten lyrics with words crossed out for the title track about a couple meeting at the Berlin Wall, a letter he wrote to Marlene Dietrich, and the painting he did that helped him kick a drug habit ― are among some 60 additional items in the Berlin show that reveal the seminal period Bowie spent in the d
May 21, 2014
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Crayon Pop’s agency to launch new girl group next month
Quirky girl group Crayon Pop’s agency Chrome Entertainment has announced that it will launch a new girl group named Bob Girls next month.“Following Crayon Pop, Chrome Entertainment’s second girl group Bob Girls will be making its official debut in June,” the agency said on Wednesday.As their name signifies, all four members of Bob Girls ― Dahye, Yoojung, Jina and Danbi ― have short, bobbed hair and are said to possess professional vocal and dance skills, according to Chrome.Bob Girls (Chrome Ent
May 21, 2014
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Bae Doo-na confirms dating Jim Sturgess
Bae Doo-na (left), the star of filmmaker July Jung’s “A Girl at My Door,” and Jim Sturgess walk together at the 2014 Cannes International Film Festival on Monday. (Yonhap)South Korean actress Bae Doo-na has revealed that she is dating British Hollywood actor Jim Sturgess, confirming rumors about the two stars.Bae was attending this year’s Cannes International Film Festival as the star of July Jung’s feature debut “A Girl at My Door,” which was selected for the festival’s Un Certain Regard sectio
May 21, 2014
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McCartney cancels Seoul concert
Former bass player of the Beatles Paul McCartney’s first concert in Korea has been canceled due to his health problems, the concert organizer Hyundai Card announced on Wednesday.“Paul McCartney will regrettably have to postpone his forthcoming concert in Seoul, South Korea. After coming down with a virus in Japan, doctors have ordered Paul complete rest. Paul is still not feeling better and this cancellation is unavoidable,” said a spokesperson for Paul McCartney. “All possibilities to reschedul
May 21, 2014
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U.S. rapper in ‘tempest in a teapot’ Jewish row
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Grammy-winning U.S. rapper Macklemore has apologized to anyone offended by a stage costume which critics claimed was anti-Semitic.One Jewish group called the row a “tempest in a teacup,” but hailed the apology by the rapper known for his liberal stances on issues including gay marriage.Comedian Seth Rogen took to Twitter to denounce the costume, including a beard and a large hooked nose, worn by the musician at a concert last week.“First you trick people into thinking you’re
May 21, 2014
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Shinhwa’s Eric considers appearing on new TV drama series
(Shinhwa Company)K-pop band Shinhwa member Eric Mun is considering starring on KBS’ new drama series, temporarily entitled “Discovery of Love.”“We are considering the offer for the new drama and it seems optimistic,” an official at Shinhwa’s management company told The Korea Herald on Wednesday. (Capture from MBC)The new TV program is stoking much anticipation among viewers as actress Jung Yoo-mi, who appeared on MBC’s drama series “Que Sera Sera” in 2007 together with Eric, was also mentioned a
May 21, 2014
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f(x)’s Victoria, sexy but not over the top in Shanghai
Korean girl group f(x)’s Victoria was the main model of the pictorial lead by fashion brand Louis Quatorze and Allure magazine. Victoria looked both feminine and sexy, wearing bodysuits, crop tops and see-through dresses matching the photo location in Shanghai, China.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: ELLE)
May 21, 2014
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Actress Lee Yeon-hee on cover of Sure magazine
Korean actress Lee Yeon-hee appeared as the cover girl of Sure magazine. The actress showed a mature side and posed for eight moods including “pink” and “girlish“ for the inside pages of the magazine. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Sure)
May 21, 2014
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Whereabouts of EXO-M Kris remains unclear
The whereabouts of EXO-M leader Kris are uncertain amid no signs of immediate compromise with his entertainment agency over a legal battle surrounding his contract nullification.(Yonhap)Kris filed a lawsuit on May 15 against S.M. Entertainment to nullify his contract and has not returned to Seoul following a showcase in China. Some news outlets reported speculations that Kris is currently staying in Guangzhou, China. According Chinese news site Sina.com, Kris recently visited a hospital in Guang
May 21, 2014
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SISTAR’s Bora takes selfie with Park Hye-jin
K-pop girl group SISTAR member Bora has revealed a selfie taken with actor Park Hye-jin.On the official SISTAR Twitter page, Bora posted, “Did you catch today’s episode of ‘Doctor Stranger’? First time shooting scenes with Hye-jin oppa! Wonder if I’ll see him again…”The picture showed Bora and Park standing very close to each other and smiling. The two are both acting in the SBS drama “Doctor Stranger.”Park is playing the role of renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Han Jae-jun and Bora plays Lee Ch
May 21, 2014