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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Korean Muslim YouTuber's plan to build mosque in Incheon goes viral
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Why is Apple Pay struggling to get purchase in Korea?
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Yoon's office denies considering liberal figures for key posts
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS pop-up event to come to Seoul
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Top show host announces "semi-retirement" over tax evasion allegations
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Kang Ho-dong, one of South Korea's top comedians, said Friday that he is tentatively retiring from the entertainment world following a public uproar over tax evasion.A local media reported on Monday that Kang, 41, was audited by the national tax agency and ordered to pay "
Sept. 9, 2011
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Walters’ ‘View’ primed for run at top of ratings
NEW YORK (AP) ― With Oprah Winfrey gone, daytime television is ready for a new monarch.Barbara Walters and the show she invented 15 years ago, “The View,” pronounce themselves ready to step up. She may be past 80 now, but would YOU bet against her?The show begins its new season Tuesday, with New Yor
Sept. 5, 2011
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Top show host apologizes for cheating on taxes
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- One of the nation's top TV show hosts on Monday apologized through his agency for failing to declare his income properly.The apology came after a local newspaper reported, quoting officials at the National Tax Service, that Kang Ho-dong, 41, was audited and ordered to pay
Sept. 5, 2011
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Brazilian thriller wins Seoul International Drama Awards
Brazilian thriller drama series “Passione” (Passion) has won the best drama award at the Seoul International Drama Awards in the long-term drama series category. The drama, produced by Brazil’s Globo TV, was originally to exported to more than 100 countries. Local cable TV channel Telenovela, specia
Sept. 4, 2011
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Despite hitches and delays, TV musical drama plows forward
‘The Musical’ co-star Ku Hye-sun sees hope in song-and-dance seriesSome people may have thought that “The Musical” ― a song-and-dance made-for-TV miniseries ― would never see the light of day. The drama waited in the wings with the press second-guessing its fate every step of the way. The cast
Aug. 31, 2011
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SNU professor awarded for anti-cancer study
Baek Sung-hee, professor of biological science at Seoul National University, was on Tuesday awarded the Korea L’Oreal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Life Science in recognition of her study of cancer. Baek Sung-heeThe award, jointly given by the France-based beauty company’s Korean branch, UN
Aug. 30, 2011
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Seoul International Drama Awards rides Korean Wave
Hallyu fans from Peru, France and Romania participate in this year’s eventHallyu fan club members from Peru, France and Romania stole the spotlight at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2011 press conference in Seoul on Monday. Though the awards’ final judging head Korean director Im Kwon-ta
Aug. 29, 2011
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Winners of 2011 MTV Video Music Awards
Pop Music Video: Britney Spears, “Till the World Ends.”Britney Spears poses with the video vanguard award backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday Aug. 28, 2011, in Los Angeles.(AP-Yonhap News)Rock video: Foo Fighters, “Walk.”Collaboration: Katy Perry featuring Kanye West, “E.T.”Male
Aug. 29, 2011
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Beyonce pregnancy announcement overshadows VMAs
Beyonce upstaged every performer at Sunday night‘s MTV Video Music Awards before the show even began _ she announced she and hubby Jay-Z are expecting a baby.Nicki Minaj, left, and Beyonce arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday Aug. 28, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP-Yonhap News)The soon-to-be-30
Aug. 29, 2011
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Host mines laughs from Web death threat
NEW YORK (AP) ― Even a fatwa is grist for comedy when you’re David Letterman.Back from two weeks’ vacation and making his first TV appearance since a threat against his life was posted on a jihadist website, the “Late Show” host played it for laughs during Monday’s monologue.U.S. President Barack Ob
Aug. 23, 2011
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Actor Lee Min-ho dating Park Min-young
Park Min-young and Lee Min-ho (Herald Business)Actor Lee Min-ho from the popular TV series “City Hunter” has announced through his agency that he is dating Park Min-young, who also starred in the SBS drama.Lee and Park had acted in the drama “I am Sam” in 2007, and their collaboration continued unti
Aug. 23, 2011
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Saving lives through MDA was honor: Lewis
LAS VEGAS (AP) ― Jerry Lewis said that his years of service to the Muscular Dystrophy Association helped make him a star, but he didn’t provide details on his recent departure as the group’s national chairman.In his first public appearance since the that announcement, Lewis accepted a lifetime achie
Aug. 22, 2011
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K-pop star Super Junior member Kim Hee-chul to join army
Kim Hee-chul, a member of pop group Super Junior, is to take a break from his career and serve his military duty starting September.His agency SM Entertainment announced Monday that Kim would enter the Korea Army Training Center at Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province next month.After four weeks of ba
Aug. 22, 2011
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Teenage popping dancer wins ‘Korea’s Got Talent’
A 17-year-old amateur popping, a form of street dance, performer became the final winner of tvN’s “Korea’s Got Talent” program on Saturday. Ju Min-jeong received an enthusiastic applause after successfully showcasing her impressive routine at the Top 10 finalists’ round held at Kyung Hee University’
Aug. 21, 2011
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(online-urgent) Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Hyo-jin to wed in Dec.
(online-urgent) Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Hyo-jin to wed in Dec.Celebrity couple Yoo Ji-tae and Kim Hyo-jin will tie the knot on Dec. 2 after dating for more than five years, Kim‘s agency said Sunday.“The date for wedding only has been set, other details including place (for the ceremony) haven’t been decided
Aug. 21, 2011
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Kardashian, Humphries wed in TV-friendly ceremony
SANTA BARBARA, California (AP) _ Kris Humphries has officially caught up with Kim Kardashian. The basketball pro and the reality star are husband and wife.Kardashian, 30, and Humphries, 26, tied the knot Saturday night in the exclusive Montecito area near Santa Barbara, California, Kardashian public
Aug. 21, 2011
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Yim Jae-beom sued over assault charges
Popular singer Yim Jae-beom was accused of assaulting an employee of an entertainment agency last month, the police said Sunday.According to Seocho Police Station, the employee surnamed Kim filed a complaint against Yim, claiming the singer assaulted him.Yim Jae-beom (The Korea Herald)Kim, 28, said
Aug. 21, 2011
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Threat to Letterman on Muslim website
NEW YORK (AP) ― A frequent contributor to a jihadist website has threatened David Letterman, urging Muslim followers to “cut the tongue” of the late-night host because of a joke the comic made on his CBS show.The Site Monitoring Service, a private intelligence organization that watches online activi
Aug. 18, 2011
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Actress Han under fire for abandoning role
Actress Han will return to finish filming KBS drama: agency Korean actress Han Ye-seul will arrive at Incheon International Airport at 5 pm Wednesday after she left for the U.S. boycotting the shooting of KBS drama series “Myeong-wol the Spy.”She will return to her role and finish shooting the 18-pa
Aug. 16, 2011
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Jang Hyuk talks on set of upcoming drama
‘Slave Hunters’ actor morphs into vengeful assassin for new roleAfter a not-so-successful attempt to continue his winning streak, actor Jang Hyuk is returning to the genre that gave his career a serious boost. Over a year has passed since he won audiences over with his swashbuckling portrayal of a b
Aug. 11, 2011