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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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On May Day, labor unions blast Yoon's foreign nanny proposal
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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[KH Explains] Will alternative trading platform shake up Korean stock market?
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Russia’s Mariinsky causes stir with Putin protest opera
SAINT PETERSBURG (AFP) ― Russia’s legendary Mariinsky Theatre has surprised audiences with a new production of a classic opera that draws parallels between a ruthless 16th century ruler and Russia’s current regime.At one point in the new production of “Boris Godunov” by Modest Mussorgsky the stage at the Saint Petersburg theatre is swarmed by riot police and protesters brandishing slogans, in a clear reference to the street demonstrtations against Vladimir Putin’s rule.The 19th century opera ― b
May 29, 2012
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Justin Bieber wanted for questioning in scuffle
Justin Bieber is wanted for questioning by Los Angeles County Sheriff's investigators after a photographer complained of being roughed up by the pop star at a shopping center.Sheriff's Lt. Robert Wiard says the photographer called police on Sunday and complained of pain to his chest. Wiard said the scuffle happened when the photographer tried to take pictures of Bieber and his girlfriend, teen act
May 29, 2012
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Bieber being investigated for battery
Justin Bieber carries Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s title belts into the ring, May 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP)Pop singer Justin Bieber is being investigated for battery after allegedly hitting a paparazzo who tried to take pictures of him, California authorities said.The incident happened Sunday afternoon outside the Calabasas mall The Commons, TMZ.com reported.Police said Bieber and his girlfriend Selen
May 29, 2012
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Havana sees U.S. invasion at key art festival
HAVANA (AP) ― Ruben Alpizar never met the American collector who fell in love with his painting of a plummeting Icarus against a starry background, hanging on the wall of a Spanish colonial-era fortress across the bay from Havana. Nor did he get a name or a hometown, or even learn whether the buyer was a man or a woman.It all happened quickly, starting with a phone call from a broker. “How much for the painting? Look, I think somebody wants it. I’ll call you right back.’’ Soon after, the phone r
May 28, 2012
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Paik exhibition goes back to the future
Exhibition, symposium and performances to commemorate the artist’s life and worksAs this year marks the late pioneering video artist Paik Nam June’s 80th birthday, a series of events are planned to shed new light on the artist’s life and work.Starting on his birthday, July 20, the Nam June Paik Art Center in Gyeonggi Province plans to hold a special exhibition featuring a rare collection of his major works, followed by a symposium and musical performances attended by his wife Shigeko Kubota, his
May 28, 2012
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Terminally ill U.S. K-pop fan to visit S.Korea
An American teenager with an incurable disease is set to visit South Korea next month and meet her favorite K-pop stars.From an early age, Donika Sterling of Brooklyn, New York, suffered from a rare disease that has gradually slowed down parts of her body and made it difficult for her to move.The 15-year-old girl's dreams came true, however, when one of her grandmother's patients at a Manhattan ho
May 28, 2012
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Korean-German pianist breaks cultural barriers
Versatile classical music artist Caroline Fischer says she wishes to collaborate with K-pop starsFor Caroline Fischer, an acclaimed pianist born to a Korean mother and a German father, being biracial is something she feels proud of. The classical musician has been travelling around the world promoting the cultures of both countries and, more importantly, bridging them. “I am very proud of being Korean and German and I’m glad that I can represent both countries,” Fischer told The Korea Herald on
May 27, 2012
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Sweden triumphs in controversial Eurovision
BAKU (AFP) ― Swedish star Loreen beat off a challenge from dancing Russian pensioners on Saturday to win a spectacular Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan that the host hoped would banish qualms over its rights record.Loreen, 28, wowed voters with a catchy dance number called “Euphoria” featuring an upbeat chorus accompanied by a high-kicking dance duet and a storm of artificial snow.She brandished the glass microphone trophy in a shower of gold ticker-tape at a post-contest news conference.“I
May 27, 2012
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Lady Gaga’s Indonesia concert canceled: organizers
JAKARTA (AFP) ― Pop diva Lady Gaga’s show in Indonesia has been cancelled, her promoters said Sunday after Islamic hardliners threatened “chaos” if she entered the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation.“Lady Gaga’s management has considered the situation minute to minute, and with threats if the concert goes ahead, Lady Gaga’s side is calling off the concert,” Minola Sebayang, lawyer for promoters Big Daddy, told reporters.“This is not only about Lady Gaga’s security, but extends to those
May 27, 2012
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Big-name musicals to shake off the summer heat
Local scene gets busy, with major shows to hit SeoulThe long, hot and humid summer may not be favored by everyone in Seoul, but some are excited by the seasons’ arrival. Local musical fans would certainly be among them. Three of the most anticipated shows of the year are finally going onstage in Seoul this summer ― all for their first runs ― to the delight of the musical goers here. This Thursday will mark the opening of the popular Broadway musical “Wicked.” The show, which is based on Gregory
May 27, 2012
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Festivals“Korea International Boat Show”: Gyeonggi Province holds the annual boat show in the port city of Hwaseong and Ansan. The boat exhibition showcases the latest boats, yachts and water sports equipments and offers participants opportunities to experience water sports on the spot. A world yacht match cup will be held along with the exhibition. Participants are recommended to travel from Jeongok Port in Ansan, watch the exhibition and board a cruise yacht and take in the outdoor music conce
May 25, 2012
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Eyelike
Garbage releases your kind of albumGarbage “Not Your Kind of People” (Stunvolume Records)For a band that’s been around for almost two decades, Garbage has released surprisingly few studio albums. Their fifth, “Not Your Kind of People,” comes on the heels of a seven-year hiatus, which makes it all the more anticipated.euro Fans who have missed Shirley Manson’s powerful vocals and scenic presence will revel in this blast-from-the-past album, released on their own label for the first time. This art
May 25, 2012
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Goyang Aramnuri to highlight works of Brahms and Beethoven
Goyang Aramnuri, one of Korea’s biggest arts complexes, plans to feature Beethoven and Brahms symphonies this year as part of its seven-year project designed to explore works of 14 great musicians.Kicking off this year’s program, the Korean Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Choi Hee-joon will perform Beethoven’s Egmont Overture Op. 84 and Symphony No. 8 in F Major Op. 93 at the center’s Hayden Hall on May 25. The orchestra will also perform Brahm’s Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor Op.
May 24, 2012
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Simple furniture, humble life
National Folk Museum exhibition features wooden furniture from Joseon periodRenowned artist Kim Hwan-ki was known for his attachment to Korea’s traditional wooden furniture.An avid collector of the wooden pieces, he often used them as the subjects of his famous paintings. A 1956 piece features simple wooden shelves filled with white porcelain jars of different shapes. A special exhibition hosted by the National Folk Museum of Korea introduces the world of Joseon wooden furniture and its distinct
May 24, 2012
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Green Plugged Festival to dazzle rock fans
More than 100 Korean rock and indie groups will perform on five different stages amid the greenery of Seoul Nanji Hangang Park at the annual Green Plugged Festival on Saturday and Sunday.The lineup for the festival, which runs under the motto “The Goodwill and Small Deed for a Better Tomorrow,” will include famous Korean bands such as Jaurim, No Brain, Crying Nut and Boowhal. Up-and-coming bands such as Ulala Session and Daybreak will also be performing, with a handful of popular indie bands lik
May 24, 2012
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Brit singer Pixie Lott enchants Korean audience
Pixie Lott, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Britain, captivated the Korean audience with her signature husky voice and adorable smile at her album showcase in Seoul on Wednesday evening. The singer, who gained popularity around the world with her hit-song “Mama Do (Uh oh, Uh oh),” was in Seoul for four days this week to promote her special album “Young Foolish Happy” released only in some Asian countries including Korea, Japan and Taiwan. She left Korea on Thursday for Malaysia, her next de
May 24, 2012
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JYJ Junsu to hold concert in Thailand
Junsu, a member of the group JYJ, will hold the “XIA 1st Asia tour in Thailand” on May 27, marking the second venue for his much-anticipated music tour following performances for his Korean fans in Seoul May 19-20. Cjes Entertainment said the concert in Thailand would host 4,000 seats and offer the same 90-minute performance that Junsu showcased in Seoul. “The first batch of tickets for the concert in Thailand sold out in just 10 minutes, and local fans are responding positively to Junsu’s innov
May 24, 2012
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Eminem to hold first Seoul concert
Superstar rapper Eminem will perform for the first time in Seoul in August, concert organizer Hyundai Card said Thursday.The rapper will go onstage at Jamsil Sports Complex on Aug. 19 at 8 p.m.The Super Concert series started in 2007, and invites big stars from overseas to perform for Korean music fans. Musicians who have performed with Hyundai include pop singers Lady Gaga, Steve Wonder and Beyonce, and classical musicians Sumi Jo and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets range from 110,00
May 24, 2012
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Architecture, a cultural animal
Following is the third in a series of articles in which leading architects discuss their representative work. ― Ed.Architecture is a projection of rationalized fantasies onto the world. It consists of spaces that started as programs, budgets and rules; they became characters, animals, labyrinths and more.In 2006 we designed our first project in Seoul; a house we called Godzilla, for its sleepy-dragon appearance, but also for the hard time our first Korean construction experience gave us. The p
May 23, 2012
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Green Plugged Festival to bedazzle rock fans
The Green Plugged rock festival will run Saturday and Sunday in Seoul Nanji Hangang Park.Over a hundred teams will be performing on five different stages amid the greeneries for the festival, run annually under the motto “The Goodwill and Small Deed for a Better Tomorrow.”The lineup includes famous Korean bands such as Jaurim, No Brain, Crying Nut and Boowhal. Up-and-coming bands such as Ulala Ses
May 23, 2012