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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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Korean firms target EV charging market in US
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Fendi show back on with fur included
FENDI’s fashion show is to go ahead on the Han River next month, following the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s threats to cancel the event for including fur items. The Italian fashion house and Flossom, the Han River Floating Island managing company, announced Monday that they will host the FENDI Fall/Winter 2011 fashion show on June 2 on Floating Island, a man-made islet featuring cultural venues
May 24, 2011
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Korean-sponsored MoMA internship trains curators
NEW YORK ― There are many Korean businesses sponsoring artists and musicians as a tool of corporate social responsibility to promote Korean culture. Hyundai Card’s sponsorship, however, is quite different in terms of duration of the sponsorship and impact on the Korean people’s lifestyle, company officials said.As part of CSR, the credit card company built a partnership with the Museum of Modern A
May 23, 2011
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Presenting American art
Contemporary collection of Whitney Museum of American Art to be showcased in Seoul in JuneAndy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons… These names sound familiar now, but there was a time when American art was considered insignificant. Up until several decades ago, U.S. artists mostly relied on realistic paintings inspired by European art, and were overshadowed by the originals. After World War II,
May 23, 2011
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New channel floated for local content’s U.S. entry
The Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea (CHA) is to hold 30 cultural events to celebrate its 50th anniversary.First opened on Oct. 2, 1961, the administration has been serving as an agency of the Korean government, preserving and promoting the country’s national cultural treasures.CHA administrator Choe Kwang-shik said that while the organization has been doing well in preserving Korea’s cul
May 23, 2011
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Life Ball takes flight with swarms of angels, horses
VIENNA (AFP) ― Swarms of angels, flying horses and fantastic birds of paradise converged on Vienna’s neo-Gothic City Hall on Saturday for this year’s Life Ball.In line with this year’s motto ― “Spread the Wings of Tolerance” ― many of the guests to the 19th edition of one of the world’s biggest AIDS charity events let their imaginations take flight with their spectacularly colorful fancy dress.Amo
May 23, 2011
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Yim might quit the “Singer” program: report
Yim Jae-beom might pull out of the popular TV program “I Am a Singer” due to health reasons, a local entertainment news source reported Monday. Yim is expected to express his intention to quit at the pre-recording session of the program scheduled for later Monday and say goodbye to the TV audiences and his fans, according to the report. He may take part in the TV recording, but would not sing on
May 23, 2011
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Artist Chun tells story with 100,000 triangles, large and small
One of Korea’s best-selling artists showcases new works at Gallery Hyundai in SeoulA 3.5-meter-tall installation work that looks like the tip of a giant baseball bat looks down on visitors near the entrance of Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space in Sinsa-dong, southern Seoul. Sure, there are too many giant installation works nowadays to be impressed by size alone. What is awe-inspiring about this one, h
May 22, 2011
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Wrestler known as 'Macho Man' dies in Fla. wreck
Randy "Macho Man" Savage, a larger-than-life personality from professional wrestling's 1980s flying-elbow heyday known for his raspy voice, brash style and the young woman named Miss Elizabeth who often accompanied him, died in a car crash Friday in Florida. He was 58.A Florida Highway Patrol crash report said the former wrestler — whose legal name was Randy Mario Poffo — was driving a Jeep Wrang
May 22, 2011
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Highlights
Dance“2011 International Modern Dance Festival”: Organized by the Contemporary Dance Association of Korea, the 30th International Modern Dance Festival is held under the theme “Beauty Beyond Body.” 24 dance teams from seven different countries will showcase their works, including some which minors are not allowed to see. The dance festival runs through May 29 at Korea Performing Arts Center, Noel
May 20, 2011
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[Eye-like] Albums
Herbert von Karajan“Karajan 60”Universal MusicUniversal Music‘s Deutsche Grammophon label has released legendary Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan’s collection of all symphonies performed in the 1960s and recorded in LPs when the conductor was at his pinnacle. The 82-CD collection comes with 319-page booklet explaining von Karajan’s major repertoires in Korean, English and Japanese. Only 3,00
May 20, 2011
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Michael Govan dreams big for L.A. County Museum of Art
LOS ANGELES ― Michael Govan, the director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, crouched in the pit of a stone quarry in Riverside, California Wearing black jeans and a brown sports coat, he dragged a finger through the sandy floor to draw the northern edge of the LACMA campus.On a key spot in his ad-hoc map, he placed a granite stone the size of an orange, meant to represent a rugged 340-ton b
May 19, 2011
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Moon Hee-jun meets his lady luck
Former K-pop group leader’s first musical ‘Audition’ brings out his witMoon Hee-jun is one of the latest to join the line of idol stars-turned-musical actors. An official from EDA entertainment, producer of musical “Audition” which Moon is currently starring in, however, hinted that the singer does not like being questioned on the matter. Meeting at Art-one Theater in Daehangro, central Seoul, two
May 19, 2011
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Lady Gaga ousts Oprah on Forbes celebrity power list
May 19, 2011
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‘Be prepared for non-stop rocking experience!’
Maroon 5 says members have yoga session just before going on stageU.S. rock band Maroon 5 is coming to Korea again, three years after being blown away by more than 10,000 Korean fans singing along at their first concert in Seoul in 2008.Led by Adam Levine on lead vocal and rhythm guitar, the five-member group will hold two concerts in Korea ― on May 25 at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium in Seo
May 18, 2011
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‘What is important is to make it believable’
Walt Disney’s first Korean character designer talks about realizing his dreamsWearing his hair wavy with hints of gray and silver, Walt Disney Animation Studio’s Character Designer Kim Sang-jin bears a similarity to Flynn Rider, the hero in the popular 3-D animation movie “Tangled.” “I have always liked this hairstyle, so I guess it naturally came across my mind as one of the options when I design
May 17, 2011
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Singer Yim Jae-beom hospitalized for appendectomy
Singer Yim Jae-beom hospitalized for appendectomySinger Yim Jae-beom was hospitalized Monday afternoon with appendicitis, according to his agent. Yim Jae-beom (MBC)He is also reported to be wearing a cast on his right hand as an examination at the hospital found his right hand had been fractured for years. Yim has had an appendectomy around 5 p.m. Monday at Seoul Severance Hospital and is recoveri
May 17, 2011
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Lady Gaga first to reach 10 million followers on Twitter
Lady Gaga, center, performs on the Main Stage at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, held at Carlisle Airport, Britain Sunday, May 15, 2011. (AP-Yonhap News)WASHINGTON (AFP) - Pop diva Lady Gaga has become the first person with more than 10 million followers on Twitter."@ladygaga just reached 10 million. Wow!" the San Francisco-based micro-blogging service said in a "tweet" on Monday.Lady Gaga had 10.06 mi
May 17, 2011
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Charismatic cellist Chung stages Haydn
On Saturday evening at 7 p.m., the Goyang Aram Nuri’s Concert Hall was filled with music lovers anticipating the KBS Symphony Orchestra and veteran cellist Chung Myung-wha’s performance of Haydn.The program was part of the arts center’s seven-year concert series offering diverse symphonic programs from Haydn of the late 18th century to Shostakovich of the 20th century, through 2017.Conductor Chung
May 15, 2011
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‘Sanbul’ to relight fire in Koreans’ hearts
South Korean realist play to cherish memory of late scriptwriter Cha Beom-seokIn memory of renowned scriptwriter Cha Beom-seok who passed away five years ago, musical and play producer Seensee Company is staging his signature play, “Sanbul” (Forest Fire) next month. Born in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, in 1924, Cha was one of the first generation post-war scriptwriters and wrote original screenpl
May 15, 2011
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Rain talks music and movies, but not military duty
South Korea pop singer and movie star Jung Ji-Hoon, also known as Rain, smiles during a news conference in Macau Saturday, May 14, 2011 as Rain will hold his concert in Macau May 14. (AP-Yonhap News)MACAU (AP) -– In nine years, Rain has gone from an unknown backup dancer to one of Asia‘s hottest stars. The South Korean actor-singer also has two Hollywood movies to his credit.But his thriving enter
May 15, 2011