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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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Gov't appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
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[Eye Interview] 'If you live to 100, you might as well be happy,' says 88-year-old bestselling essayist
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From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
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Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
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S. Korea, China, Japan in talks to hold trilateral summit May 26-27: official
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Japanese actress Koyuki gives birth in Korea
A top Japanese actress gave birth to her baby in Korea on Thursday at a “sanhujoriwon,” a post-natal care facility that is regarded as uniquely Korean, media reported on Sunday. According to several Japanese and Korean media outlets, actress Koyuki Matsuyama gave birth to her daughter at a sanhujoriwon in Seoul. The mother was accompanied by her husband, renowned Japanese actor Kenichi Matsuyama. Reports suggested that Koyuki was impressed with the sanhujoriwon system providing full support for
Jan. 13, 2013
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Korean Google official advises youth on work
Mickey Hyunyu Kim, the head of Google TV Partnerships in Asia Pacific, gave a speech to young Koreans about career building and the key to success on Wednesday. On tvN’s “Star’s Special Lecture Show,” Kim said most Koreans were not familiar with scheduling work in sufficient detail. “Many Koreans do not tend to plan their days. When their working hours and break time are not planned thoroughly, they may not be able to finish the given tasks,” he said. Kim advised young people to “set timelines a
Jan. 10, 2013
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Protest over proposed show on prolific rapper
Protest over proposed show on prolific rapperPASADENA, California (AP) ― Oxygen television executives weren’t talking Monday as negative attention grew about “All My Babies’ Mamas,’’ its proposed program featuring a musician who has fathered 11 children with ten different mothers.The Parents Television Council on Monday asked the network not to let the program on the air, calling it “grotesquely irresponsible and exploitive.’’ The group’s move comes on the heels of a New York writer, Sabrina Lam
Jan. 8, 2013
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Kids on 'Biggest Loser' controversial
The new season of "The Biggest Loser" reality weight loss show will feature two 13-year-olds, sparking controversy, a fat-acceptance group said. Season 14 will include the two young teens and a 16-year-old, causing The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance to denounce the move, accusing the show of attempting to "profit off the bullying and stigmatization of fat kids" the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. "I am concerned that 'The Biggest Loser' promotes short-term weight loss and do
Jan. 7, 2013
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Clarkson: I‘m not a lesbian
“American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson rejects speculation she‘s a lesbian and says it’s an insult to gays to suggest one is gay for being “single for so long.”Clarkson, who was recently engaged to boyfriend Brandon Blackstock, says she‘s never had an interest in women, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday.“People think, ’Oh, she‘s been single for too long,’” Clarkson told Cosmopolitan. “That‘s kind of an insult to the gay community. Being single doesn’t mean you‘re gay.”Clarkson said she’s “nev
Jan. 6, 2013
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Al-Jazeera acquires Al Gore’s Current TV
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Al-Jazeera, the Pan-Arab news channel that struggled to win space on American cable television, has acquired Current TV, boosting its reach nearly ninefold to about 40 million homes. With a focus on U.S. news, it plans to rebrand the left-leaning news network that cofounder Al Gore couldn’t make relevant.The former vice president confirmed the sale Wednesday, saying in a statement that Al-Jazeera shared Current TV’s mission “to give voice to those who are not typically heard;
Jan. 3, 2013
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Egypt prosecutors investigate popular TV comedian
Egyptian prosecutors launched an investigation on Tuesday against a popular television satirist for allegedly insulting the president in the latest case raised by Islamist lawyers against outspoken media personalities.Lawyer Ramadan Abdel-Hamid al-Oqsori charged that TV host Bassem Youssef insulted President Mohammed Morsi by putting the Islamist leader's image on a pillow and parodying his speeches.The case against Youssef comes as opposition media and independent journalists are growing increa
Jan. 2, 2013
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'Blessed' Kardashian announces baby with Kanye West
U.S. reality television star Kim Kardashian is expecting a baby with her boyfriend rapper Kanye West, she announced Monday, saying she was "blessed.""It's true!! Kanye and I are expecting a baby," she wrote in a blog post entitled "New Year, New Beginnings," as global celebrations were under way to ring in 2013."We feel so blessed and lucky and wish that in addition to both of our families, his mom and my dad could be here to celebrate this special time with us," added the 32-year-old."Looking f
Jan. 1, 2013
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MBC Gayo Daejejeon to be broadcast live in Japan
The annual New Year’s celebration concert the MBC Gayo Daejejeon Korean Music Festival will be broadcast live in Japan this year.The music festival will be available for viewing in various movie theaters across Japan including in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Niigata.This year’s festival will feature a total of 45 acts including performances by some of the most recognized names in the K-pop industry, such as Big Bang, 2NE1, TVXQ, Super Junior, Beast, Kara, SHINee, Sistar and others. This year’s Gayo D
Dec. 27, 2012
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'Odd Couple' actor Jack Klugman dies in U.S.
Jack Klugman, the prolific, craggy-faced character actor and regular guy who was loved by millions as the messy one in TV's “The Odd Couple” and the crime-fighting coroner in “Quincy, M.E.,” died Monday, a son said. He was 90. Klugman, who lost his voice to throat cancer in the 1980s and trained himself to speak again, died with his wife at his side.“He had a great life and he enjoyed every moment of it and he would encourage others to do the same,” son Adam Klugman said.Jack Klugman apparently
Dec. 25, 2012
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Miss USA Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss Universe
A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described “cellist-nerd’’ brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the first time in more than a decade when she won the televised contest Wednesday.Olivia Culpo beat out 88 other beauty queens to take the title from Leila Lopes of Angola during the two-hour competition at the Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Culpo wore a tight navy blue mini-dress with a sequined bodice as she walked on stage for the compet
Dec. 20, 2012
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U.S. school shooting forces Hollywood schedule changes
NEW YORK (AP) ― The Connecticut school shooting compelled Hollywood to air disclaimers before violent television shows, swap some programs for others, cancel film openings and present somber specials on daytime TV shows that are usually more focused on entertainment.The responses came in addition to news specials on Friday’s killing of 27 people, most of them school children, in Newtown, Connecticut, by a gunman who later took his own life.Showtime gave its viewers a special warning Sunday befor
Dec. 19, 2012
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Celebs make wacky pledges to get out vote
Celebrities encouraged youngsters to vote in the 18th presidential election on Wednesday, pledging eccentric feats should there be a high turnout.The stars’ pledges were aimed at getting voter turnout to 70 percent or above.Comedian Park Sung-kwang announced on TV show “Gag Concert” on Sunday that “December 19th is the presidential election. It is not just a holiday we have awaited for the last five years but it is a day we are going to determine our future.” The “Gag Concert” team plans to open
Dec. 19, 2012
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‘Family Guy,’ ‘American Dad’ pulled after rampage
NEW YORK (AP) ― Hollywood has responded to the rampage at a Connecticut elementary school by pulling back on its offerings, and one star says the entertainment industry should take some responsibility for such violence.Fox pulled new episodes of “Family Guy” and “American Dad” that were to air Sunday to avoid potentially sensitive content. The originally scheduled episode of “Family Guy” had Peter telling his own version of the nativity story. The “American Dad” episode told the story of a demon
Dec. 16, 2012
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3 allegedly planned to kill Justin Bieber
An ex-con from New Mexico and his nephew planned to kill Justin Bieber and his bodyguard, police said. Mark Staake of Albuquerque was allegedly taking orders from a man he met while both were doing time in a prison in Las Cruces, N.M., KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reported. Dana Martin, who received two life sentences for the rape and murder of a Vermont teenager, was allegedly so obsessed with Bieber he has a picture of the Canadian teen pop sensation tattooed on his leg.Investigators say Martin also
Dec. 13, 2012
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Lee Hyori plans comeback some time in May
Multi-talented star Lee Hyori has spoken of her music comeback to the public. Lee said her comeback as a singer would take place next year in an appearance on “Kim Je-dong Talk Concert Season 4” on Dec. 8. “I am planning on making a comeback in May of next year,” said Lee during the program. “It will be dance music. Don’t think I won’t be able to do dance music just because I am old.” Lee’s management agency, B2M, said Lee is currently working on her album due to be released in the first half of
Dec. 12, 2012
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Henney guest-stars on ‘Hawaii Five-O’
Actor and model Daniel Henney appeared on this week’s episode of the U.S. TV series “Hawaii Five-O,” playing the role of a dangerous ex-convict. “Hawaii Five-O” is a police drama about a special task force that investigates crimes throughout the Hawaiian Islands. The show originally aired for 12 seasons on CBS from 1968 to 1980. Then in 2010, CBS launched a remake of the series starring Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan and Daniel Dae Kim. The drama is currently in its third season. Henney played the
Dec. 12, 2012
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Ex-model slams Victoria's Secret show
A former model says the Victoria's Secret TV special is not "wholesome," and criticizes producers for booking Canadian singer Justin Bieber to perform on it.Nicole Clark, a former fashion model who advises girls on the pitfalls of modeling, said the appearance by the 18-year-old pop star is "clear evidence" the lingerie maker is targeting teen and preteen girls."The practice some corporations use of applying the rule 'sex sells,' regardless of the cost, should not apply to our children," Clark s
Dec. 10, 2012
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Nurse who died after Kate hoax call was from India
A nurse found dead days after she took a crank call about the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge was originally from India, British police said Saturday, as details began to trickle out about the woman whose death has sparked anger at the Australian radio DJs behind the hoax.Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found dead early Friday at nurses' housing provided by London's King Edward VII hospital, where Prince William's wife, the former Kate Middleton, was being treated for acute morning sickness this week.
Dec. 9, 2012
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U.S. magician burned in Dominican TV ’stunt’
A magician from the United States said Monday he is getting medical treatment and pursuing legal action after the host of a TV show in the Dominican Republic set him on fire in an apparent stunt. Wayne Houchin said he is receiving treatments for burns on his face, scalp and hands that occurred when the guest host of the “Closer to the Stars,” program abruptly tossed a fistful of flaming liquid at him during a Nov. 26 taping of the show. “I am still in a lot of pain but I am recovering,
Dec. 4, 2012