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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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StarCraft pro league tournament comes to an end after 13 years
Long-favored StarCraft pro league tournaments come to an end as the final match of the franchise will be held on Saturday in Seoul.StarCraft is a real-time strategy game developed by Blizzard Entertainment and it has won major popularity among many gamers around the world since its release in 1998. And Korea emerged as the key venue for StarCraft pro gamers, on the strength of solid popularity among local users. Blizzard is estimated to have sold more than 4 million copies of the game title in K
Aug. 3, 2012
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Comedienne offers sex act for Obama funds
Comedienne Sarah Silverman released on online video offering a sex act to a Las Vegas billionaire if he donates to President Obama instead of Mitt Romney.The tongue-in-cheek "Indecent Proposal" video, posted to YouTube Monday, featured Silverman offering to engage in a non-intercourse sex act with Sheldon Adelson if he pulls the $100 million he has promised to Romney, the presumptive Republican pr
July 19, 2012
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Singer wounded in stabbing by ex-employee
South Korean singer Cho Kwan-woo is recovering after being stabbed in the neck during a squabble with a drunken former employee, police said Monday.The Ilsan Police Station said they have requested an arrest warrant for the 44-year-old suspect, identified only by his surname Jeon, on charges of attempted murder.Cho was taken to a hospital and required around 10 stitches to his neck but his vocal c
July 16, 2012
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Seinfeld gets cars, comics together for Web series
WASHINGTON (AFP) ― The American television star and writer Jerry Seinfeld is putting his passion for comedy and cars together and will throw in a caffeine jolt for an original web series to premiere July 19.Little is known about “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” beyond a couple of promo videos with Seinfeld behind the wheel of various well-polished vintage vehicles, accompanied by various fellow comics, all of them male.But a 58-second video posted on the show’s Facebook page on the weekend saw
July 10, 2012
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North Korea TV shows Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh
PYONGYANG (AP) -- Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh took the stage in North Korea during a concert for new leader Kim Jong Un in an unusual performance featuring Disney characters. Performers dressed as some of America’s most memorable cartoon characters danced and pranced as footage from "Snow White," "Dumbo," "Beauty and the Beast" and other popular Disney movies played on a massive backdrop, according to still photos shown on state TV Saturday.The inclusion of characters popular in the West -
July 8, 2012
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The gentleman’s syndrome
A look into the real-life 40-something man-about-townIn the much-talked-about, much-watched “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” men are portrayed as skincare-conscious 40-something dudes who hang out at cafes and are not afraid to gush over their non-alcoholic beverages or be seen shopping together. With viewer ratings up in the 20 percent range, this oft-called male version of “Sex and the City” is a hot commodity, but are the attractive, sensitive, metrosexual leading men in the show a far-fetched image
July 6, 2012
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It’s official, no mermaids: U.S. government
U.S. government’s marine science agency has officially declared that mermaids do not exist, according to local news reports.“No evidence of aquatic humanoids has ever been found,” the National Ocean Service wrote online last week.The post appears to be a response to pouring inflow of public inquiries following a TV show called “Mermaids: The Body Found” aired on Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet network in May.The agency acknowledged the timing of the post was "arguably" tied to the documentary,
July 4, 2012
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'Proud' CNN host Cooper confirms he is gay
CNN presenter and journalist Anderson Cooper outed himself as gay Monday, saying he "couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud."The 45-year-old confirmed what for many was common knowledge in an email to a journalist for The Daily Beast online who had asked Cooper to comment on the issue of celebrities coming out."Even though my job puts me in the public eye, I have tried to m
July 3, 2012
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New medical drama ‘cheery’ and ‘goofy’?
‘Pasta’ actor Lee Sun-gyun describes new role as ‘free-spirited’ hospital internThe medical drama is a tough genre to pull off successfully. The series needs to be real, but not too gory, humane, but not too sappy, and chock full of likeable characters. The plot has to have enough believability to keep viewers from having difficulty buying into it. It’s no cakewalk, which is why it is fascinating to see directors, scriptwriters and thespians tackle the genre over and over again.MBC’s latest stab
July 2, 2012
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Singing soldier cut from ‘America’s Got Talent‘
The singing soldier whose claims of being injured in battle were rejected by military officials won’t be advancing on ``America‘s Got Talent.’‘Timothy Michael Poe appeared earlier this month on the NBC talent competition. He said he was injured by a grenade in Afghanistan in 2009, but Minnesota National Guard records didn’t support his story.Poe crooned George Strait‘s ``The Chair’‘ before he was cut from the contest during Tuesday’s Las Vegas-set installment.The country singer won over the crow
June 27, 2012
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Korean cultural foundation to hold TV drama writers’ conference in Fukuoka
The Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange will hold the “TV Drama Writers Conference of Asia” from July 10-15 in Fukuoka, Japan, the foundation said Tuesday.Leading drama writers and producers from Asian countries, including South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam, will gather at the Fukuoka conference to discuss the current trends in Asian TV dramas and ways of cooperation in joint production of dramas.Participants will include Lee Keum-rim, chairwoman of the Korean TV and Radio
June 26, 2012
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Jessica Simpson ‘stressed and overwhelmed’ about losing baby weight
U.S. pop star Jessica Simpson was spotted hitting the gym in West Hollywood for a private workout session after vowing to lose her baby weight.The 31-year-old actress signed a $4 million deal with Weight Watchers to slim down to 130 pounds(59 kg) before the end of the year.On May 1, Simpson gave birth to her first child Mexwell Drew with fiancé Eric Johnson and reportedly weighed 210 pounds(96 kg) during her pregnancy. In an interview with a U.S. magazine, close friends said that the new mother
June 24, 2012
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IU heats up Hong Kong stage
IU poses before her concert 'Music Bank' in Hong Kong Saturday June 23, 2012. Music Bank, the multi K-pop artists concert including South Korean music group TVXQ, Wonder Girls, Beast, CNBLUE, F(x), MBLAQ, Infinite and IU. (AP-Yonhap News)IU performs during her concert 'Music Bank' in Hong Kong Saturday (AP-Yonhap News) From left, South Korea singer IU, Seong Kyu, a member of music group 'Infinite'
June 24, 2012
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KBS series collects best animation award Shanghai TV Festival
An animated series for kids by KBS TV has won the Best Animation Award at the Shanghai Television Festival, the broadcaster said Monday.The animated program titled “Kioka” is aimed at a preschool audience. The series follows Kioka, a curious and confident girl who brings her imagination to life through a magical snow globe. “The program does not follow a narrative structure. The characters are thrown into a given situation, and they cooperate, recognize one another’s ideas and skills, and are co
June 18, 2012
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Court backs celebrity Han in media libel suit
The Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of former TV presenter Han Sung-ju in a libel lawsuit against two news outlets that reported that she had assaulted her ex-boyfriend.The court ordered them to pay 5 million won ($4,300) each in damages. The media reported in last December that Han, a former Miss Korea, and her brother had physically assaulted her ex-boyfriend Christopher Hsu after he threatened to disclose details about their relationship. Han denied the allegations and
June 13, 2012
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Online video of cat soothing baby to sleep goes viral
Is this the world’s cuddliest baby sitter or what?A YouTube video of a cat putting a baby to sleep has been viewed by nearly 8 million viewers as of Thursday.In the video uploaded by user aarongrant1, little Connar is tucked in by black cat “Stewie.” As Connar fidgets and cries, Stewie gently rubs the baby’s face with his paw.Near the end of the video, the cat looks pointedly at the camera as if to say, “This is supposed to be your job, right?” From news reports<관련 한글 기사>우는 아기 잠재우는 고양이 영상, 인기폭
June 7, 2012
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Well-known singer announces his marriage
Yoo Yeol, 51, a renowned singer and musical producer, announced his plans to marry his girlfriend, who is 15 years his junior. Yoo made the news public on June 7 through a company responsible for planning the marriage.“For her, I want to be a nice bridegroom and for us to be a couple that supports each other,” Yoo said.His girlfriend studied classical music in college, and then child education and culture as well. The wedding ceremony will be held at Somang Church on June 15 behind closed doors.
June 7, 2012
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U.S. dog famous for posing in celebrity photos dies
Kristen Stewart holds Lucky Diamond (AP-Yonhap News) Actresses Betty White(left) and Kristen Stewart hold Lucky Diamond.(AP-Yonhap News)A dog declared by the Guinness Book of World Records to be ``the animal photographed with the most famous people'' has died of cancer.Lucky Diamond died Tuesday in New York. The Maltese was about 15 years old, according to her owner, Wendy Diamond, who dedicated h
June 7, 2012
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Trial continues for Han Sung-ju assault lawsuit
The fourth hearing for the trial involving former TV anchor and Miss Korea Han Sung-ju and her ex-boyfriend, Taiwanese-American Christopher Xsu, took place at Seoul Central District Court on Monday.Xsu claims that he was beaten and held in a room with Han and seven men for eight hours, as well as blackmailed into signing a contract that he would not speak to the press about her. He filed a lawsuit against Han in December last year on charges of physical assault. Han’s lawyer acknowledged that Ha
June 6, 2012
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KBS CEO to receive International Emmy Directorate Award
KBS CEO and president Kim In-kyu will receive the 2012 International Emmy Directorate Award, in recognition of his 40 years of service at the state-run broadcaster and his leading role in Asia’s broadcasting industry. Kim is the first Korean to win the award.“KBS is one of the great television services in the world, and Kim one of the leading media figures in Asia.” said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “We are looking forward to prese
June 5, 2012