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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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IU heats up Hong Kong stage
IU poses before her concert 'Music Bank' in Hong Kong Saturday June 23, 2012. Music Bank, the multi K-pop artists concert including South Korean music group TVXQ, Wonder Girls, Beast, CNBLUE, F(x), MBLAQ, Infinite and IU. (AP-Yonhap News)IU performs during her concert 'Music Bank' in Hong Kong Saturday (AP-Yonhap News) From left, South Korea singer IU, Seong Kyu, a member of music group 'Infinite'
June 24, 2012
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KBS series collects best animation award Shanghai TV Festival
An animated series for kids by KBS TV has won the Best Animation Award at the Shanghai Television Festival, the broadcaster said Monday.The animated program titled “Kioka” is aimed at a preschool audience. The series follows Kioka, a curious and confident girl who brings her imagination to life through a magical snow globe. “The program does not follow a narrative structure. The characters are thrown into a given situation, and they cooperate, recognize one another’s ideas and skills, and are co
June 18, 2012
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Court backs celebrity Han in media libel suit
The Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of former TV presenter Han Sung-ju in a libel lawsuit against two news outlets that reported that she had assaulted her ex-boyfriend.The court ordered them to pay 5 million won ($4,300) each in damages. The media reported in last December that Han, a former Miss Korea, and her brother had physically assaulted her ex-boyfriend Christopher Hsu after he threatened to disclose details about their relationship. Han denied the allegations and
June 13, 2012
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Online video of cat soothing baby to sleep goes viral
Is this the world’s cuddliest baby sitter or what?A YouTube video of a cat putting a baby to sleep has been viewed by nearly 8 million viewers as of Thursday.In the video uploaded by user aarongrant1, little Connar is tucked in by black cat “Stewie.” As Connar fidgets and cries, Stewie gently rubs the baby’s face with his paw.Near the end of the video, the cat looks pointedly at the camera as if to say, “This is supposed to be your job, right?” From news reports<관련 한글 기사>우는 아기 잠재우는 고양이 영상, 인기폭
June 7, 2012
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Well-known singer announces his marriage
Yoo Yeol, 51, a renowned singer and musical producer, announced his plans to marry his girlfriend, who is 15 years his junior. Yoo made the news public on June 7 through a company responsible for planning the marriage.“For her, I want to be a nice bridegroom and for us to be a couple that supports each other,” Yoo said.His girlfriend studied classical music in college, and then child education and culture as well. The wedding ceremony will be held at Somang Church on June 15 behind closed doors.
June 7, 2012
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U.S. dog famous for posing in celebrity photos dies
Kristen Stewart holds Lucky Diamond (AP-Yonhap News) Actresses Betty White(left) and Kristen Stewart hold Lucky Diamond.(AP-Yonhap News)A dog declared by the Guinness Book of World Records to be ``the animal photographed with the most famous people'' has died of cancer.Lucky Diamond died Tuesday in New York. The Maltese was about 15 years old, according to her owner, Wendy Diamond, who dedicated h
June 7, 2012
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Trial continues for Han Sung-ju assault lawsuit
The fourth hearing for the trial involving former TV anchor and Miss Korea Han Sung-ju and her ex-boyfriend, Taiwanese-American Christopher Xsu, took place at Seoul Central District Court on Monday.Xsu claims that he was beaten and held in a room with Han and seven men for eight hours, as well as blackmailed into signing a contract that he would not speak to the press about her. He filed a lawsuit against Han in December last year on charges of physical assault. Han’s lawyer acknowledged that Ha
June 6, 2012
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KBS CEO to receive International Emmy Directorate Award
KBS CEO and president Kim In-kyu will receive the 2012 International Emmy Directorate Award, in recognition of his 40 years of service at the state-run broadcaster and his leading role in Asia’s broadcasting industry. Kim is the first Korean to win the award.“KBS is one of the great television services in the world, and Kim one of the leading media figures in Asia.” said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “We are looking forward to prese
June 5, 2012
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Singer Hyun squanders W20 mil in gaming
(SBS)Singer Hyun Jin-young said he has squandered away about 20 million won in playing an arcade game through which the user can insert coins, draw out an item inside a glass box by using a moving claw.While filming for a TV show program on SBS, Hyun said he is addicted to the game.Thanks to his “expensive hobby,” Hyun said he can snatch items inside the machine better than anyone.Meanwhile, about
June 5, 2012
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BBC criticized over pageant coverage
The BBC is faced with viewer backlash over its live broadcast of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant on Sunday.The documentary celebrating the 60-year monarchy of Queen Elizabeth II was criticized as “tedious” and “lamentable,” with viewers complaining it lacked key historical information that they had anticipated.“Beeb keep cutting to useless ‘features’ instead of showing us what’s happening,” complained Paul Waugh, editor of PoliticsHome.A string of errors were made in the commentary by
June 5, 2012
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Comedian Baek drops 40 kilos
Comedian Baek Jae-hyeon said he lost 40 kilograms through nearly a year of rigorous exercise.Baek used to weigh 118 kg and went to a hospital for a general medical checkup in February last year.The doctor said Baek had six years left due to high risks for diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.Once he lost 40 kilos, he went on to have plastic surgery on his mouth, eyes and nose. His story
June 5, 2012
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Park Jin-young: From showbiz to merchandise
Versatile celebrity launches diamond-shaped headphones after Korean restaurant in New YorkSinger Park Jin-young expanded his entertainment business by launching his new diamond-shaped headphones in Seoul on Friday. The product, named Monster Diamond Tears Headphones, was personally designed by Park and launched by U.S. company Monster. The music mogul, who serves as the head of JYP Entertainment, said he wanted to create a high-performance and stylish headset that goes well with any outfit.“Norm
June 3, 2012
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‘Housewives’ actress Kathryn Joosten dies at 72
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Kathryn Joosten, a character actress best known as the crotchety, yet loveable, Karen McCluskey on “Desperate Housewives” and the president’s secretary on “The West Wing,” has died. She was 72.Joosten, who had battled lung cancer for 11 years, died Saturday at her home in Los Angeles, her publicist Nadine Jolson said.Joosten “was surrounded by love and humor ‘til the end,’” her family said in a statement. “We are laughing through our tears.”Joosten won two Emmy awards for her
June 3, 2012
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'Housewives' actress Kathryn Joosten dies at 72
Kathryn Joosten, a character actress best known as the crotchety, yet loveable, Karen McCluskey on “Desperate Housewives” and the president's secretary on “The West Wing,” has died. She was 72.Joosten, who had battled lung cancer for 11 years, died Saturday at her home in Los Angeles, her publicist Nadine Jolson said.Joosten “was surrounded by love and humor `til the end,” her family said in a sta
June 3, 2012
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‘Superstar K’ looks for U.S. talent
Mnet is once again calling on future K-pop stars in the U.S. to grab their mics, touch up their dance moves, and audition for “Superstar K.”The popular Korean audition program will be holding auditions in Los Angeles on June 9, and New York on June 10.Solo and group acts who pass the U.S. auditions will get to perform in Seoul during Mnet’s “Superweek” following the final round of the U.S. auditions.“Superstar K” will air on Mnet in the U.S. for the first time so fans stateside will be able to s
June 1, 2012
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Lee Min-jung says Gong Yoo is a riot in new drama
Gong returns to television after five-year breakFive years have passed since actor Gong Yoo last starred in a television drama, leaving fans hankering for his long-awaited return to the small screen. It looks like his television comeback will not disappoint. Gong has decided to return with a puff pink, star-studded, star-scripted rom-com. Given that, it would be hard to say Gong is taking a gamble with KBS’ new series “Big.” He has seen great success with the rom-com genre in the past, not to me
May 29, 2012
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KBS documentary wins 2012 AIBD World TV Award
A documentary program by KBS TV has been selected as one of this year’s World TV Awards winners by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development, according to KBS and the AIBD website on Friday.“Dharma ― Where Does Happiness Lie?,” directed by Yun Chan-gyu and Choi Geun-young, won the Category Humanity for the Best TV Documentary “promoting religious understanding and tolerance.”Dharma is Sanskrit for truth.Yun will attend the awards ceremony to be held in Bangkok on Tuesday to receive
May 27, 2012
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Kim, well-shod, chic and ready for her close-up
‘My Lovely Samsoon’ star in new MBC dramaWhy deviate from a good thing if it is working for you? That is the overall impression initially given by golden girl Kim Sun-a’s latest endeavor, MBC rom-com “I Do I Do.”The title is a dead giveaway. Yes, actress Kim ― known for playing single ladies with verve and humor in MBC’s “My Lovely Samsoon” and SBS’ “Scent of a Woman” ― is tackling yet another unmarried heroine with Hwang Ji-ahn, a successful shoe designer in her late 30s whose career is sidetr
May 25, 2012
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MBC president under fire for alleged real estate law violation
The striking union members of the nation’s second-largest broadcaster claimed that their president violated a real estate law and gave favors to a dancer.The MBC labor union alleged at a press conference on Tuesday that MBC president Kim Jae-chul and a female dancer surnamed Jeong co-purchased three apartments in Osong, North Chungcheong Province, in 2007 when property prices jumped. MBC management said the claim was “groundless,“ designed to deal a damaging blow to the incumbent president. Acc
May 24, 2012
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Jang Dong-gun gets first ‘proper’ kiss scene
After a 12-year hiatus, Jang takes on rom-com with new SBS dramaIt would come as a major shock if SBS’ latest weekend installment, “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” failed to make a strong showing this Saturday. When one of South Korea’s most beloved actors returns to the small screen after a 12-year hiatus, the public is bound to tune in. Especially if over the past decade he has starred in a major international action flick and married an equally popular South Korean actress, Ko So-young. The question,
May 24, 2012