Articles by 줄리 잭슨 (Julie Jackson)
줄리 잭슨 (Julie Jackson)
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Mercedes-Benz premieres new E-Class Coupe at Detroit show
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its sleek new E-Class Coupe for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday, the company said Tuesday. The 2018 model of the two-door luxury Coupe is 123 millimeters longer and 74 millimeters wider than its predecessor, and is equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission. According to the German carmaker, the new coupe can reach speeds of up to 209 kilometers per hour. Featuring all-new architecture and upgraded electronic
Mobility Jan. 10, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Lippert downplays Trump concerns on FTA
With the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump set for Jan. 20, economic tensions are high in South Korea, as the new administration might make revisions to the current Korea-US Free Trade Agreement. During his election campaign, Trump publically criticized the agreement, referring to it as “catastrophic” and “unfair” to the US, and claiming it took away jobs from Americans. However, US Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert said he remains positive about the future prospects of econo
Jan. 9, 2017
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[Weekender] Table for one, please
One of the newest cultural trends sweeping the nation is all about the art of being alone. From eating, drinking, shopping and living solo, this new trend seems to defy the once cultural norm of “togetherness.” With the phenomena of “honsul” and “honbap” -- meaning to “drink alone” and “eat alone,” respectively -- there no longer appears to be social stigmas attached to requesting a table for one. Nor is there a corresponding gasp of dismay or pity for one going to a bar solo and enjoying a coc
Culture Jan. 6, 2017
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Kia set to unveil new generation of Morning compact cars
Kia Motors is gearing up to unveil its latest Smart Compact All New Morning cars, the new third generation line of its Morning compact car series, the company said Wednesday. The new line marks the first new edition of Kia’s compact series in six years. It will be available to the public starting Jan. 17. Emphasizing a sleek new design, color palate and smart internet technology features, the new Kia Morning series couples practicality with lifestyle and comfort, the company said. An exterior v
Mobility Jan. 4, 2017
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Performances to look out for in 2017
The New Year means a new season of theater and exhibitions. And with 2016 having come to a close, 2017 promises a new set of unforgettable shows and big-name productions for local theater lovers. Seoul’s major performing arts centers are already gearing up to play host to a variety of concerts and performances to usher in the New Year. The LG Arts Center in Gangnam-gu Seoul has announced its new season, featuring 15 international and local productions from jazz to modern dance, classical music a
Performance Jan. 1, 2017
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S. Korean film ‘Master‘ tops 5m at box office
South Korean action thriller “Master” attracted more than 5 million viewers as of New Year’s Day, industry data showed Sunday. According to the film‘s distributor CJ E&M, the very strong showing was reached 13 days after its official release. It said the tally was taken at 7 a.m. on Sunday and reflected weekend sales. The distributor also said that for a film released in December, Master reached the landmark 5 million mark in the shortest period of time, which is a testament to the appeal of the
Film Jan. 1, 2017
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US museum getting a massive geodesic dome with 61 glass eyes
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- A massive geodesic dome with 61 glass eyes is coming to Arkansas‘ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The structure, called Fly’s Eye Dome, was designed by the late Buckminster Fuller, who was known for his futuristic inventions and who hoped it would revolutionize housing. Museum curators say Fuller was inspired to design the dome after looking at a photo of a fly‘s eye. The dome will join a 1950s home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that became part of the mu
Culture Jan. 1, 2017
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'Too Close to Home’: Tyler Perry on all-white starring cast
ATLANTA (AP) -- Tyler Perry is known for creating opportunities for black actors. But recently the African-American filmmaker weathered a backlash for assembling an all-white starring cast for the TLC drama series “Too Close to Home.” Perry rejects the criticism, much of it on social media. Some questioned his casting choices, with one calling the show an “all time low” for the producer when the series aired this year. But by the end of the season, those harsh words turned mostly into praise
Film Jan. 1, 2017
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In ‘20th Century Women,’ Bening found freedom in the unknown
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) -- In 1979, Annette Bening was 21 years old. A year earlier she had moved from San Diego to San Francisco to study classical drama. She remembers it as a time of tremendous change and uncertainty and the big moments like the day Harvey Milk and George Mascone were killed, but, for the most part her head was in Chekov and Shakespeare and Shaw and Arthur Miller. So when she read the script for Mike Mills‘ “20th Century Women,” now in limited release, it caught her of
Film Jan. 1, 2017
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SS301’s Kim Hyung-jun to enter police force
Double S 301 member Kim Hyung-jun (CI ENT)SS301’s Kim Hyung-jun has passed the conscripted police exam and plans to enlist for his mandatory military service in April, according to his agency CI ENT. Kim had initially announced he would enlist in 2014, but his then-budding music and acting career led him to postpone the enlistment. Kim joins a number of other celebrities who plan to join the conscripted police force next year, including Big Bang’s T.O.P and JYJ’s Kim Jun-su. The artist made
Performance Dec. 29, 2016
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AOA teams up with Brave Brothers again
AOA (FNC Entertainment)Girl group AOA will team up with mega K-pop producer Brave Brothers once again for its upcoming album, “Angels Knock.” The album is slated for release on Jan. 2 and will mark AOA’s first full-length album since debuting in 2012. According to news reports, it will feature two lead singles, one of which was produced by Brave Brothers. Often referred to as a “hit maker,” Brave Brothers is one of the most sought after producers in the K-pop industry. It has worked alongside s
Performance Dec. 28, 2016
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K-pop groups gearing up for 2017 debut
New K-pop boy band Varsity (CSO Entertainment)As the year comes to a close, 2017 is revving up to welcome a new string of groups hoping to become the industry’s next big thing. From the minds of the famed choreography company Yama & Hotchicks, founded by Bae Yoon-jung, new girl group Seeart is set to make its official debut next year. The first group ever to be debuted by Yama & Hotchicks, the new K-pop act is garnering much attention as its makers are behind some of the industry‘s most famed d
Performance Dec. 28, 2016
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Pianist Steve Barakatt to compose anthem for Saemangeum
Canadian pianist, composer and producer Steve Barakatt has agreed to compose and record the official anthem for the city of Saemangeum, North Jeolla Province. Saemangeum lies at the mouth of the Dongjin and Mangyeong rivers on the coast of the province. The area comprises reclaimed tidal land and is currently being developed as a free economic zone. “It is now official, I will compose the Official Anthem of the revolutionary City Project of Saemangeum, South Korea,” the New Age pianist tweete
Performance Dec. 26, 2016
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Argentine court to try Bieber for photographer assault
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - An Argentine court has ruled that pop star Justin Bieber must face trial for allegedly assaulting a photographer outside a nightclub in 2013, according to a decision published Thursday. Judge Alberto Banos ordered Bieber to go on trial on charges of robbery, attempted robbery and assault with minor injuries, according to the decision. The case dates to a stop in Buenos Aires on the Canadian heartthrob‘s Believe tour. According to the complaint, a bodyguard, following Bieber’
Performance Dec. 23, 2016
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Bjork slams ‘sexist’ music critics
REYKJAVIK (AFP) -- Icelandic icon Bjork, who has built one of the boldest careers in pop music, has lashed out at the media for its “sexist” views, saying women are expected to sing about romance, not science. “Women in music are allowed to be singer-songwriters, singing about their boyfriends,” she wrote in an impassioned Facebook post late Wednesday. But, she added, “if they change the subject matter to atoms, galaxies, activism, nerdy math beat editing, or anything else (other) than being pe
Performance Dec. 23, 2016
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