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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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China outpaces Korea in smaller OLED shipments for 1st time
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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Asia Phil offers brilliant, beautiful concert in Seoul
While the Seoul Arts Center was still drenched with rain, its concert hall on Sunday was fully packed with people waiting for the Asia Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Chung Myung-whun’s 8 p.m. concert.Chung founded the APO 15 years ago by gathering young musicians from across Asia to narrow dif
Aug. 1, 2011
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Festival to rekindle flame in Daehangno
Marronnier Summer Festival offers two-week bonanza of b-boy battles, drama, art shows and concertsMarronnier Park in Dongsung-dong, central Seoul, now has the chance to live up to its former glory as the most passionate and artistic hangout place for young people. The first-ever Marronnier Summer Fe
Aug. 1, 2011
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Music mogul honors celebs at charity fundraiser
EAST HAMPTON, New York (AP) ― Music mogul Russell Simmons and model Kimora Lee Simmons may no longer be married, but the pair came together in the name of charity at a dinner gala.The couple hosted the fundraiser Saturday night to benefit Art for Life, a charity that supports arts programs for inner
Aug. 1, 2011
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Rosie O’Donnell puts laughter at center of new show
Aug. 1, 2011
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Bruce Lee items to be sold at Hong Kong auction
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Thirteen items belonging to the late kung fu legend Bruce Lee, including a 1966 letter he wrote and a fur-lined coat will go under the hammer in a Hong Kong auction next week, a report said Saturday. The sale, which could raise up to HK$880,000 ($112,900), is believed to be the
Aug. 1, 2011
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Chung sisters illuminate GMMF with strong presence
Sisters’ unique harmony goes out to flood, landslide victims in KoreaFor violinist Chung Kyung-wha, it was almost her first stage performance since she hurt her hand. For her elder sister, cellist Chung Myung-wha, it was the first time performing chamber music with Kyung-wha in six years.On Friday evening, the artists showcased the first concert of Distinguished Artists Series of the 2011 Great Mo
July 31, 2011
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Cutting-edge ballet rocks Russia’s Bolshoi
MOSCOW (AFP) ― A modern ballet with music by cult U.S. rock band The White Stripes has wowed Bolshoi Theatre audiences, helping the company shake off a conservative image as it plans a return to its historic home.“Chroma,” British choreographer Wayne McGregor’s 2006 exploration of the influence of psychology on movement, is a sharp contrast to the 19th-century narrative ballets that have been the
July 31, 2011
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Korean, British rockers thrill crowds at Jisan
Saturday brings indie favorites and much-needed sunshine to the 3-day music eventICHEON, Gyeonggi Province ― After an overnight downpour, music fans left their flooded tents to enjoy a reprieve from the rain at Jisan Valley Rock Festival on Saturday. The solid stream of Korean acts was complemented by a very British international presence on the main stage throughout the three-day event, including
July 31, 2011
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Classical Music
“Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra’s Russia Sentimental”: Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra said it will hold a special concert on Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky at the Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall on Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. With new artistic director and conductor Geum No-sang, the orchestra will deliver the unique sounds of Russian symphony with pianist Suh Hai-kyung on Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1. The
July 29, 2011
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Dance
“Suspicious Paradise”: The dance show is inspired by the Demilitarized Zone, which looks like a paradise with untouched nature but is also a place deeply scarred by the Korean War. Organized by Korea National Contemporary Dance Company, it aims to offer a fresh experience to the younger generation who not know much about the war. It will run from Aug. 5 to 7 at Seoul Arts Center’s Towol Center in
July 29, 2011
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Exhibitions
“Ik-joong Kang: A Retrospective (1996-2011)”: South Korean artist Kang Ik-joong’s mini retrospective exhibition is underway at Posco art museum at the POSCO building in Daechi-dong, southern Seoul. Kang is one of most globally well-known Korean artists and represented the country at the 1997 Venice Biennale. At the exhibition, 23 of his paintings, installations and sculptures featuring the artist’
July 29, 2011
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Festival
“The 14th Seoul Fringe Festival”: The 14th Seoul Fringe Festival will be held in the Hongdae area in Seoul from Aug. 11-27, offering visual art, theater, dance, music and multimedia. The event aims to promote underground arts scene of the capital. While indoor art performances will be held across 31 theaters and clubs, outdoor performances will take place at around Hongik University Station on Sub
July 29, 2011
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Pop Music
“2011 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival”: Famous rock bands ranging from The Ting Tings to Korn, as well as singer-songwriters such as B.o.B will come to Incheon to participate in the 6th Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival from Aug. 5-7 at the Incheon Dream Park. Korea’s popular rock bands including Boohwal and No Brain will also hit the stage. For those who want to spend the night outdoors, there will
July 29, 2011
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Theater
“The Three Musketeers”: The musical “The Three Musketeers,” for which the tickets were completely sold out in last year’s run, is back this year for only nine days. Based on Alexandre Dumas’ novel, the musical, set in 17th century France, tells stories about the adventures of D’Artagnan and the three musketeers ― Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Actors of the Korea premiere in 2009, including Yoo Jun-s
July 29, 2011
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Incubus turns less experimental
Incubus“If Not Now, When?”Sony MusicAmerican rock band Incubus is back with its seventh studio album “If Not Now, When?” five years after the release of “Light Grenades.” Formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger and drummer Jose Pasillas, the five-member band has been successful in hitting multi-platinum sales of albums and several singles since late 1990s. The latest
July 29, 2011
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Maestro Chung’s DG albums released
Chung Myung-whun “Myung-Whun Chung DG Recordings 1991-2010”Universal MusicUniversal Music has released a collection of recordings by conductor Chung Myung-whun, recorded under the label of Deutsche Grammophon from 1991 to 2010. Since signing the contract with DG in 1990, Chung has released more than 30 albums.The latest collection gathers all Chung’s DG recordings, except for accompaniment music a
July 29, 2011
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Smallwood returns with 12th album
Richard Smallwood“Promises” Verity RecordsThe death of Richard Smallwood’s mother in 2005 left him so distraught that the Stellar- and Dove Award-winning artist lost the inspiration to write a song for four years.But Smallwood found motivation after watching a news telecast that highlighted many of the world’s problems. As a result, he wanted to show people that there is still hope, and that led h
July 29, 2011
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Box office
Arrow, the Ultimate Weapon (Korea)Opening Aug. 11Action. Directed by Kim Han-min. When the second Manchu invasion of Korea occurs in 1636, a young man named Na-mi (Park Hae-il) loses her sister Ja-in (Moon Chae-won) and her fiancé on their wedding day. The Qing soldiers kidnap the couple after completely demolishing the town. Having a natural talent in archery, Na-mi takes the bow that used to bel
July 29, 2011
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Genre shootout: Western has a dust-up with aliens
Western has a dust-up with aliensYou see the strangest things in the desert. Last year, for instance, if you followed a ridgeline here you would have discovered a massive alien spaceship and, nearby, James Bond strumming a ukulele beneath a wispy tamarix tree. “Wait around,” he muttered, “and Indiana Jones might show up too.”The man with the four-string uke was actor Daniel Craig, who is best know
July 29, 2011
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Korean heartthrob Yoo Seung-ho injured in car accident
Popular Korean actor Yoo Seung-ho was injured in a major car accident Friday in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province while heading to a filming set for the television show he stars in, according to reports.The car that carried Yoo lost control on a highway due to heavy rainfall. After the accident, Yoo was transferred to a hospital in Seoul and was reportedly suffering from fractures around his ey
July 29, 2011