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SNSD draws 200,000 fans to 3rd Japan concert tour
South Korean girl band Girls’ Generation garnered a total of 200,000 concert-goers on its third concert tour around Japan, a whopping amount for a K-pop idol group. The nine-member group successfully wrapped up its third concert tour series “Girls Generation ~Love & Peace~ Japan 3rd Tour” that opened in April in Fukuoka. The group performed 17 times in seven Japanese cities including Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo.(SM Entertainment)Through three concert tours in Japan since 2011, the group attracted a
July 14, 2014
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f(x) captivates fans with charismatic performance
K-pop girl group f(x) showcased a charismatic performance with their new track “Red Light” on SBS music show “Inkigayo” that aired on Sunday. f(x) members came onto the stage in black and white shorts, flaunting coke-bottle curves. The quintet electrified fans with their powerful yet sexy dance moves. The idol band returned to the local music scene equipped with electro-pop sounds on July 7 in a departure from their usual upbeat and invigorating music. Their new tune immediately climbed to the t
July 14, 2014
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‘여고생 래퍼’ 육지담 화제, 스윙스 “허인창 형보다 잘해” 극찬
‘쇼미더머니3’ 여고생 래퍼 육지담이 누리꾼들의 시선을 끌고 있다. 지난 10일 방송된 엠넷 ‘쇼미더머니3’에서 여고생 래퍼 육지담이 심사위원들로부터 극찬을 받았다. 허인창, 육지담 (트위터) 이날 방송에서 육지담은 완벽한 랩을 선보이며 2차 오디션에서 ‘올패스’로 통과했다. 특히 심사위원인 래퍼 스윙스는 “약간 걱정했지만 실망시키지 않았다. 고맙다. 허인창 형보다 훨씬 잘한다”고 칭찬했다. 앞서 육지담은 “허인창 선생님의 제자인 18살 육지담입니다”라고 자기소개를 해 심사위원의 주목을 받기도 했다. 허인창은 ‘쇼미더머니2’에 출연했던 한국 힙합 1세대 래퍼로 당시 1:1 배틀에서 래퍼 지조에게 밀려 탈락의 고배를 마신 바 있다. 이 소식을 접한 누리꾼들은 “쇼미더머니3 여고생 래퍼 육지담, 스승
한국어판 July 11, 2014
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Japanese Embassy voices regret over hotel's abrupt cancellation
The Japanese Embassy in Seoul expressed its regret on Friday over a South Korean hotel's refusal to host a key Japanese anniversary event.The Japanese Embassy has annually held the event marking the foundation of Japan's self-defense forces at Lotte Hotel, one of the major hotel chains in South Korea.Still, the hotel canceled the embassy's reservation on Thursday afternoon without providing an exact reason, the embassy said, adding it was the first time the hotel canceled the reservation.The rar
Social Affairs July 11, 2014
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Parliamentary committee adopts anti-Japan resolution
The South Korean parliament's foreign affairs committee adopted a resolution Friday denouncing Japan's moves to apparently expand the role of its military.Earlier this month, Tokyo adopted a new interpretation of its constitution to exercise the right to collective self-defense, empowering Japan to fight alongside an ally even if the country itself is not attacked.The move has caused concern in South Korea because it could even lead to Japanese troops moving on to Korea in the name of helping it
Politics July 11, 2014
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EXO Chanyeol and Seo Kang-joon show off friendship
K-pop idol group EXO‘s Chanyeol posted a photo on his Instagram on Thursday that he took with Seo Kang-joon. (Instagram)“Kangyeol (a combination of the two’s names Kang-joon and Chanyeol) tour company, which puts customers first, is coming soon. Stay tuned for the upcoming episode of ‘Roommate.’ Kang-joon, you are so handsome,” the 21-year-old idol wrote in the caption alongside the photo.In the photo, they are smiling with their arms crossed. The heartthrobs are currently starring together in t
July 11, 2014
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German carmakers expand biz realm into local used car market
Three German carmakers that have been making solid inroads into South Korea's market in recent years are moving to expand their business realm into the used car sector, local industry sources said Friday.The move first set into motion by luxury brand BMW, which has been operating its "premium selection" collection since 2005, is being emulated by Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen (VW).These three carmakers combined sold 52,278 vehicles in the first half of 2014, up 33.1 percent from 39,267 units sold
Industry July 11, 2014
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Education, culture minister nominees unlikely to win parliamentary approval
The nominees for education and culture ministers appeared unlikely to win parliamentary approval Friday amid the opposition party's refusal to adopt reports on their confirmation hearings.Kim Myung-soo, the nominee for education minister, and Chung Sung-keun, the nominee for culture minister, have been accused of plagiarism of theses and drunken driving, respectively, among other things.Amid growing calls for their resignation, the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) forma
Politics July 11, 2014
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Samsung launches 'Galaxy Apps' store
South Korea's leading tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday it has renovated its application store as "Galaxy Apps" to provide users with a wider choice for customization of mobile devices.The version is an update from the company's previous "Samsung Apps" store and offers hundreds of apps exclusively available to users of Samsung Galaxy smart devices. Samsung said the new app store will be available to 130 million users in 161 countries."At Samsung, we continuously strive to create val
Technology July 11, 2014
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Obama tells Netanyahu of concern Gaza fighting could escalate
US President Barack Obama on Thursday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he was worried fierce fighting with Hamas in Gaza could escalate, and offered US help to broker a ceasefire.Obama spoke to the Israeli leader after Israeli warplanes pounded the Palestinian enclave but did not stop militants firing rockets at cities inside the Jewish state, and as global concern over rising Palestinian casualties mounted."The president expressed concern about the risk of further escalation and e
World News July 11, 2014
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Hyundai, Kia become top-selling car brands in Russia
South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp. dominated Russia's passenger car market last month, outdoing Russian automaker AvtoVaz, industry data showed Friday. According to data provided by Korea Automotive Research Institute (KARI), the two South Korean carmakers took up 16.9 percent of the Russian market share in June, outselling AvtoVaz accounting for 15.1 percent for the first time. Hyundai and Kia sold 16,754 units and 17,023 units, respectively, so that the total of
Industry July 11, 2014
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S. Korea seeking to set up office of U.N. Information Centers in Seoul
South Korea is seeking to set up a regional office of the United Nations Information Centers (UNIC) in the country, officials at the foreign ministry said Friday.The UNIC delivers information about the U.N. to people in the countries where they are located and promotes U.N.-related activities through education and partnerships with civic groups.The U.N. operates such information centers in 63 countries worldwide.The foreign ministry has requested the finance ministry allocate 535 million won (US
Foreign Affairs July 11, 2014
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Park urged to reconsider education, culture minister nominees
The main opposition party asked President Park Geun-hye on Thursday to reconsider her nominees for ministers of education and culture, the party's floor leader said, putting more pressure on the embattled nominees to withdraw their names from consideration.Park Young-sun, floor leader of the New Politics Alliance for Democracy, made the request in a rare meeting with Park along with ruling party officials at the presidential office.The president replied that she fully understands and will consid
Politics July 10, 2014
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U.S. activist group claims child labor at Samsung's supply chain in China
A Chinese supplier of Samsung Electronics Co., South Korea's top tech giant, hires children and underage students to work in peak seasons without giving them due compensation, a U.S.-based activist group said in a statement dated Wednesday. China Labor Watch (CLW) said in its statement that it discovered the use of child labor at a factory owned by Shinyang Electronics in Dongguan, southern China. According to CLW, Shinyang hires underage students, who usually work for a period of three to s
Industry July 10, 2014
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S. Korea bans rescue group's visit to N. Korea
South Korea has turned down a local rescue group's request to visit North Korea to help the communist country manage a deadly collapse of an apartment building in May, a unification ministry official said Thursday.The 23-story apartment building collapsed in Pyongyang on May 13, according to the North's state media. Improper construction and irresponsible supervision of the high-rise construction were to blame for the disaster, though the North did not elaborate on the death toll.Last month, the
Politics July 10, 2014
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