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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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Psy's 'Gangnam Style' tops Billboard's 'Social 50' chart
South Korean rapper-singer Psy's hit-single "Gangnam Style" on Friday rose to the top of a major chart of the U.S. music publication Billboard boosted by the viral popularity of the song's music video on the Internet."Gangnam Style" sits on top of Billboard's "Social 50" chart, beating famous North American pop stars such as Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber as well as British idol group One Directio
Aug. 31, 2012
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Nude mural to be painted over
An Atlanta non-profit said it will paint over a controversial public mural of a woman in various states of undress.Nathan Bolster, executive director of operations for the non-profit Living Walls Conference, said the group commissioned the concrete wall mural from Spanish artist Hyuro and the work was completed about two weeks ago, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported Thursday.However, Bolste
Aug. 31, 2012
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Opera ‘La Boheme’ postponed again due to Typhoon Tembin
The first show of the outdoor opera “La Boheme,” which was scheduled to be performed at the Amphitheater at Yonsei University Thursday, has been moved to Sunday due to Typhoon Tembin, its local production company ADL said.The second show of the run, which is slated to be held at the same venue on Sept. 1, will be held as scheduled.The opera, which stars prima donna Angela Gheorghui, tenor Vittorio Grigolo and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra led by maestro Chung Myung-whun, was initially schedul
Aug. 30, 2012
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Nichkhun summarily indicted for DUI
Prosecutors said Thursday that they have summarily indicted Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul, a Thai-American member of South Korean pop group 2PM, and are seeking 4 million won(US$3,525) in fines for driving under the influence of alcohol in Seoul.The 23-year-old, often known as Nichkhun, got into a fender-bender with a motorcycle at around 2:45 a.m. on July 24 in southern Seoul‘s upscale Gangnam area, prosecutors said. He was tested at the scene and found to have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.056
Aug. 30, 2012
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Ratings board says it was lied to about Eminem show
The Korea Media Rating Board has filed a complaint with the police against the promoter of Eminem’s Seoul concert for violating a public performance law, officials said on Thursday. The hip-hop star performed 26 songs at his Aug. 19 concert, including 20 songs rated “inappropriate” for teenagers by the Gender Ministry, the rating board said. Access E&T, Seoul promoter of the show, initially submitted a list of 11 songs that had received the green light from the Gender Ministry, but none of the 1
Aug. 30, 2012
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Girl group T-ara officially apologizes
T-ara has issued an official apology through their website on Thursday, according to news reports. The girl group has recently been embroiled in a bullying scandal, as speculations ran rampant that one member, Ryu Hwa-young, was bullied by her groupmates. It’s the first time the members have officially spoken since their agency, Core Contents Media, announced Hwa-young’s termination on July 30. Through an uploaded handwritten note, they said they had deeply reflected on their actions and express
Aug. 30, 2012
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Restoration completed on historic Motown piano
An 1877 Steinway grand piano used by many Motown greats has been restored, thanks to a little help from its friend, Paul McCartney.The former Beatle told Motown Museum officials following a concert last summer in Detroit that he wanted to assist with the restoration of the piano after learning the historic instrument could no longer be played.Robin Terry, chair of the museum‘s Board of Trustees, announced late Wednesday that the restoration had been completed.Terry says the 9 foot (2.74 meter) p
Aug. 30, 2012
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Argentines sweep world tango competition
BUENOS AIRES (AP) -- Argentine couples recovered their dominance of the world‘s top tango dancing competition, sweeping both the Salon Tango and Stage Tango categories as the annual festival drew to a close.Cristian Sosa and Maria Sciuto won Tuesday night’s stage final with a score of 8.42, followed by four other Argentine couples at the top of an international field. Five Argentine couples also came out on top in the Salon competition the night before, besting a total of 487 couples from 32 cou
Aug. 29, 2012
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Syria to dominate Perpignan festival of photojournalism
PERPIGNAN, France (AFP) ― The conflict in Syria and its daily stream of violence will be the dominant theme of the 24th Festival of Photojournalism that opens here on Saturday.Organisers have honoured the memory of Remi Ochlik, the French photo-journalist who was killed on assignment in Syria in February, by naming an annual prize awarded to a young journalist in his memory.This year, the City of Perpignan Remi Ochlik award will be given to Brazil-based Spanish photographer Sebastian Liste for h
Aug. 29, 2012
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Seoul Museum exhibition pays homage to modern Korean artists
Inaugural exhibition focuses on artistic efforts to create renaissance of Korean artAn art exhibition has unveiled the famous bull painting by Korean modern artist Lee Jung-seob to the public this week after it made brief public appearance at an auction two years ago. The painting, purchased by a pharmaceutical company CEO and art collector Ahn Byung-gwang, is the highlight of the inaugural exhibition of Seoul Museum, which was founded by Ahn. About 70 other paintings by modern Korean artists, w
Aug. 29, 2012
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G-Dragon to come back with new single ‘That XX’
Big Bang leader G-Dragon will make a comeback on Sept. 1 with a new single “That XX.” YG Entertainment’s official blog posted a teaser photo of G-Dragon’s new single on Aug. 29, formally announcing his return.The 24-year-old singer released the music video of another new song “One of a Kind” which received more than 3 million views and 3,000 comments on the day of its release on Aug. 25. G-Dragon’s teaser photo is also getting much attention from his fans for its “19 and over” sign, indicating t
Aug. 29, 2012
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Herald Artday features modern and contemporary art
Over 120 works by established Korean and foreign artists on the blockArtday, a subsidiary of the Herald Corporation, presents a special selection of modern and contemporary art this week, aimed at both novice and seasoned collectors. It features about 120 paintings by Korea’s modern and contemporary artists ― from established figures such as Kim Hwan-ki, Sa Suk-won, Lee Sook-ja and Kang Ik-joong to young artists Kim Dong-yoo, Lee Gil-woo and Bae Yoon-hwan. Japanese contemporary artists Yayoi Kus
Aug. 28, 2012
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Park Wan-suh tale gets theater treatment
Veteran actress Son Sook stars in monodrama ‘What I keep till the Very End’Among the many short stories late author Park Wan-suh wrote, her 1994 piece “What I Keep till the Very End” is considered as one of her most personal works.The story was written largely based on the author’s painful loss of her son in a car accident in 1988, just three months after his father’s death. He was 26 years old at the time and was attending a prestigious medical school in Seoul.The novella is now being staged as
Aug. 28, 2012
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Ex-girl group member Hwa-young confirms speculations but wants to move on
Girl group T-ara has recently been surrounded by a bullying scandal, as speculations ran rampant that one member, Ryu Hwa-young, 19, was bullied by her groupmates.On Tuesday, she confirmed on Twitter that there was, in fact, a dispute between the members and herself over differences of opinion, but also expressed that she wants to move on. Hwa-young wrote she did not feel good reading that fellow member Eun-jung’s was abruptly cut from the drama “Five Fingers.” Hwa-young also said her heart brok
Aug. 28, 2012
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Outdoor opera ‘La Boheme’ postponed due to typhoon
The first show of the upcoming outdoor opera “La Boheme,” initially scheduled to be performed at the Amphitheater at Yonsei University tonight, has been moved to Thursday due to Typhoon Bolaven, which is expected to reach Seoul today, its local production company ADL said Monday. The second show of the run, which is slated to be held at the same venue on Sept. 1, will be held as scheduled. The powerful typhoon could be the strongest storm to hit Korea in a decade, according to Korea Meteorologic
Aug. 27, 2012
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NMOCA to hold artist-of-the-year exhibition
Revamped award offers assistance to selected artistsThe National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea is holding its artists-of-the year exhibition as part of its efforts to discover and promote contemporary artists. The recipients of the 2012 Korea Artist Prize are Gim Hong-sok; Moon Kyung-won and Jeon Joon-ho as a team; Yee Soo-kyung; and Lim Min-ouk. The artists will showcase their new artwork at the exhibition from Aug. 31 to Nov. 11 at the Gwacheon branch of the museum. The museum will select
Aug. 27, 2012
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Philly gets ready to host Jay-Z’s music megashow
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ― Philadelphia is gearing up for rapper Jay-Z’s “Made In America’’ music festival, which officials estimate will attract 100,000 fans.Construction of stages and tents began this week at the somewhat unusual venue, a tree-lined boulevard in the heart of downtown. It’s the first show on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to require paid admission. Rock stalwarts Pearl Jam are co-headliners of the two-day event.Officials said there should be no problem handling the crowd considering th
Aug. 27, 2012
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2 Pussy Riot members flee Russia to escape arrest
Two members of the punk band Pussy Riot have fled Russia to avoid prosecution for a protest against Vladimir Putin that sent three of their band mates to prison, the group said Sunday.Five members of the feminist group took part in a provocative performance inside Moscow's main cathedral in February to protest the Russian leader's rule and his cozy relationship with the Orthodox Church. The women
Aug. 27, 2012
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UBC’s ‘Petite Mort’ opens Seoul International Ballet Festival
SIBF’s third edition more accessible, features contemporary balletThe venue has been changed, so have the repertoire and programs. This year’s edition of the Seoul International Ballet Festival kicked off on Thursday, with many contemporary performances from diverse troupes added to its usual classical repertoire.During its last edition in 2010, the festival took place at Seoul Arts Center’s Opera Theater, which is considered the best and one of the most expensive dance venues in Korea. This yea
Aug. 26, 2012
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Painter continues landscape innovation
Lee Sea-hyun presents his interpretation of Korean landscape and modern history in vivid colorsKorean artist Lee Sea-hyun, once acclaimed as the artist who can best portray his country by the famous Swiss art collector Uli Sigg, has brought new interpretation of Korean society and landscape to the Korean audience. Well-known for the red landscape painting series “Between Red,” Lee took his artistic endeavor to the next level with his new “Rainbow” series along with four sculptures for an upcomi
Aug. 26, 2012