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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Why is Apple Pay struggling to get purchase in Korea?
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS pop-up event to come to Seoul
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[Graphic News] More Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
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Fed: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year
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Samsung develops fastest DRAM chip optimzied for ondevice AI
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[Herald Review] Exemplifying poetry in motion, ‘Scent of Ink’ explores harmony, heritage
Inspired by the works of celebrated choreographer Choi Hyeon, “The Scent of Ink,” in which stunningly lavish Korean costuming clashes with chic and contemporary choreography in a modernized dance production, is a much-needed homage to time-honored traditions. In an hour-long performance that is as aesthetically pleasing as is it moving, the National Dance Company of Korea’s latest rendition of “The Scent of Ink” attempts to approach the framework of Korean philosophy via nonverbal yet expressive
PerformanceJune 4, 2014
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When music meets film
Music has been an indispensable element of movies from the very beginning. In the era of silent film, it played an important role of adding emotions and vitality to scenes as well as masking background static. Now, it is beyond such mere seasoning. It supplements, enhances and expands upon the meaning of a film’s narrative. KT&G Sangsang Madang is highlighting the combination of film and music with its annual music film festival, which will begin Friday.The festival, in its seventh year, will op
FilmJune 4, 2014
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[Art of Diplomacy] Envoy puts Indonesia on art world map
This is the second in a series of articles in which foreign envoys to South Korea show the art of their countries displayed in their homes. ― Ed.It is no accident that guests visiting the residence of the Indonesian ambassador here are greeted by art works from some the most sought-after East Asian artists.Signature works by South Korea’s Park Sae-bo, Indonesia’s Arin Dwihartanto Sunaryo ― who was one of the hottest artists last year in April at a Sothby’s auction in Hong Kong ― and Yue Minjun o
CultureJune 4, 2014
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First lady’s fashion raises question: Who pays?
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Michelle Obama’s fashionable clothing has become something of a given in her five-plus years as first lady. Yet her wardrobe still is the subject of endless public fascination and one long-simmering question: Who pays for those incredible outfits? It’s no small matter. Her high-low fashion choices mix everyday, off-the-rack fare with custom creations from top designers whose gowns can run into five figures. In recent weeks, Mrs. Obama has turned heads with a forest-green Naeem
Arts & DesignJune 4, 2014
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‘Roommate’ reveals its additional posters
SBS’ “Roommate” revealed unseen posters of its cast members.The pictures included shots of all the cast: Shin Sung-woo, Lee So-ra, Park Bom of 2NE1, Nana of After School, Chanyeol of EXO, Lee Dong-wook, Seo Kang-jun, Song Ga-yeon, Park Min-woo, Hong Soo-hyun and Jo Se-ho.“Roommate” is a new SBS reality show featuring 11 Korean celebrities of different ages, from idols to actresses, living together in a shared house. By Kim Minjin, Intern Reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: SBS]
June 4, 2014
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Krystal tells Jessica not to get married
K-pop sisters Jessica Jung of Girls’ Generation and Krystal Jung of f(x) gave viewers a glimpse of how close a sisterly bond they have on the first episode of their new reality show “Jessica & Krystal.”In the show, Krystal was asked how she would feel if Jessica were to get married. She began crying and responded, “I think that cannot happen,” as she covered her face with a cushion.Jessica also shed tears and covered her face after quietly contemplating being separated from her sister after her
June 4, 2014
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Childhood photo of Jessica and Krystal goes viral
Girls’ Generation’s Jessica Jung revealed a photo of herself and her younger sister, f(x)’s Krystal Jung, taken when they were young, attracting much interest from fans of the two girl groups. The two are known as South Korea’s “Olsen twins.”“Don’t forget to watch ‘Jessica & Krystal’ on OnStyle tonight,” Jessica added on her SNS account, Weibo.In the photo, Jessica is smiling toward the camera with Krystal, who was then an infant, in her arms. The duo’s well-defined features even as young childr
June 4, 2014
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Suzy gives sneak pick into new pictorial
Actress and Miss A member Suzy revealed pictures from the fashion magazine “Oh Boy” on Tuesday.Suzy consecutively uploaded three pictures of herself posing for the camera with the explanation, “Oh boy! Oh Suzy,” building up the anticipation for the upcoming issue of “Oh Boy.”The black-and-white photographs captured Suzy’s uniquely sensitive and emotional look. Three photos are to be featured in the current issue of “Oh Boy.”As an actress who has the image of a college sweetheart, Suzy’s pictures
June 4, 2014
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Lee Da-hee‘s Mi-ra turns vengeful on ‘Big Man’
Lee Da-hee turns against her lover Choi Daniel in the latest episode of KBS television series “Big Man” upon finding out that his family falsely incriminated her late father. Mi-ra (played by Lee Da-hee) turns vengeful on KBS television series "Big Man." (KBS) Clockwise from top left: Ji-hyuk (played by Kang Ji-hwan), Mi-ra (Lee Da-hee), Dong-seok (Choi Daniel) and Jin-ah (Jeong So-min). (KBS)In the 12th episode aired on Tuesday, Mi-ra (played by Lee) teams up with Ji-hyeok (Kang Ji-hwan), who
June 4, 2014
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Kim Woo-bin chosen as ’most likely good worker‘
Actor Kim Woo-bin and actress Song Ji-hyo were chosen as the celebrities “most likely to be good workers,” according to a survey released by job portal site Alba Cheongook on Tuesday.In the poll, 1,223 participants aged 20 to 30 selected the two celebrities.Of women, Song received 47.7 percent of the vote, followed by actresses Go Ara (24.9 percent) and Gong Hyo-jin (13.5 percent). Among the male celebrities, Kim Woo-bin (29.8 percent), So Ji-sub (25.2 percent), and Onyou (25.2 percent) received
June 4, 2014
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Lee Byung-hun receives Asia Pacific Screen Award
Actor Lee Byung-hun has received the Asia Pacific Screen Award for his acting in the 2012 period movie “Masquerade.”The award was given by the chairman of the Asia Pacific Screen Academy Michael Hawkins on Tuesday at the Australian Embassy in Seoul. The Asia Pacific Screen Academy is a body of 650 respected filmmakers in the Asia Pacific region. “Lee Byung-hun has received this award -– his first APSA win -– for his two starring roles, as a king and acrobat in Masquerade, which was the fourth-hi
June 4, 2014
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Dulwich College Seoul to send gnomes to England
A woodland in England will be getting some surprise visitors from Seoul this summer.Year-six students of Dulwich College Seoul have been busy crafting gnomes as part of an art project, and a breakaway group ― the “Dulwich Dozen” ― have been chosen to make an expedition all the way to England.The 12 brave gnomes will spend their summer exchange trip at the Gnome Reserve in Devon, a woodland with more than 2,000 miniature men run by artist and gnome enthusiast Ann Atkins. Dulwich College Seoul hea
Expat LivingJune 3, 2014
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Mediterranean food to order ― Ynot?
Those fed up with the usual choice between Korean-style Chinese and pizzas splattered with an unusual array of sauces and purees might breathe a sigh of relief at the news of a new takeout option in Seoul.Ynot-Takeout.com is offering types of food that have not been available for delivery before, focusing on international food. Options vary from the conventional Mexican, Chinese and Indian options to West African and Moroccan cuisine.The venture grew from the founders’ frustration with the lack
Expat LivingJune 3, 2014
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GIC Tour to visit Sorokdo, island beach
Gwangju International Center will be running a GIC Culture tour beyond the southern tip of the peninsula on June 25, with a trip to two islands.The first, Sorokdo Island, is infamous for its connection to the abuse of patients with Hansen’s disease, also known as leprosy. The disease is generally not very contagious and treatable, but patients have been long stigmatized. In Korea they were forced to live in colonies like the one on the island. Recently some patients have won compensation for the
Expat LivingJune 3, 2014
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Camarata to stage ‘Alice in Wonderland’
The Camarata Music Company will be performing a musical version of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” this month.Directed by Susan Morgan, who also directed last year’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” musical, and produced by CMC director Ryan Goessl, the show is designed to be accessible to all ages and will be an hour long. The performances will be at Haechi Hall in Seoul Center for Culture and Tourism on the fifth floor of M-Plaza in Myeong-dong.The show will run at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. o
Expat LivingJune 3, 2014
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Seoul Players seeks writers, actors for 10-minute play fest
Seoul Players is seeking scripts and actors for its fourth Ten Minute Play Festival in September. The group is looking for 10-minute scripts for the festival. Writers can be based either in Korea or abroad, but the plays should be in English. Around 15 plays will be chosen to be performed at the festival.Directors of all levels of experience are invited to apply. The application deadline for director applicants and scripts is Saturday.There will be auditions from June 28-29 for acting parts in t
Expat LivingJune 3, 2014
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Stamps offer miniature window into Koreas
In the age of email, postage stamps are steadily losing their place in everyday life, but their position as state-issued items means their designs give insight as to how the government sees the world. A Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch lecture by Peter Beck on June 10 will explore this as a way of examining how North and South Korea see things.After exploring the development of the postal service in Korea 120 years ago, Beck will turn to the postage-stamp rivalry that emerged between the Korea
Expat LivingJune 3, 2014
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Three decades at the top
Soprano Hong Hei-kyung vividly remembers the night she debuted at the New York Metropolitan Opera. It was ten years after she flew to the U.S. all by herself at the tender age of 15 to study at the Juilliard School. “It was December of 1984. My (first) daughter was just a little baby,” she recalled. “I remember the dress, the hair and everything of that evening. I remember the stage ... how I sang an aria at one corner, moved to another and did the recitative there.” Playing the role of Servilia
PerformanceJune 3, 2014
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Girls’ Generation makes TIME’s Best 25 Songs of 2014
“Mr. Mr.,” the latest single by K-pop group Girls’ Generation, has been chosen as one of TIME’s best 25 songs of this year, according to the U.S. weekly news magazine.Girls’ Generation was the only Asian artist on the list released by the magazine on Monday in New York.TIME described “Mr. Mr.” as a “dance-friendly” track with “a scratchy electronic base line” and “a hint of darkness.” Girls’ Generation“Fans of K-pop juggernaut Girls’ Generation won’t be disappointed by their latest dance-friendl
PerformanceJune 3, 2014
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Papercraft workshops for children
Poster for “Paper Playground,” a paper craft workshop for kids to be held at Topgol Museum. (Topgol Museum)Used paper boxes will be recycled into playthings in a papercraft workshop for kids at Topgol Museum in Seoul. The museum holds the workshop entitled “Paper Playground” from June 10-July 13. The museum is located on the first floor of Seoul Senior Welfare Center in Jongno. Children will make lamps, frames, chairs and other pieces of furniture with used paper boxes in different classes. Othe
PerformanceJune 3, 2014