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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Naver’s Line ownership in jeopardy as Japan ups pressure
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South Korea to launch space security center under spy agency
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More med professors to take day off each week while govt. urges them to stay
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Hybe refutes Ador CEO Min's denial of breach of trust
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S. Korea, Japan could consider simplified entry agreement: Seoul official
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[Weekender] How DDP emerged as an icon of Seoul
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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[Today’s K-pop] NewJeans' single teasers release amid intrigue
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When in Aspen, ski, shop, dine and hunt for shrines on the mountain
ASPEN, Colorado ― Stevie Ray Vaughan is hidden somewhere here on Ajax Mountain, and we’re on a mission to find him.Finally, following directions scrawled onto a scrap of paper, we steer our skis toward a little hollow in a grove of trees. We dip into the hushed alcove and find a single laminated picture of the Texas blues guitarist tacked to the bark of a towering pine.The Vaughan memorial is one of about 70 shrines that have popped up here in the past 30 years. Some are simple, just a few photo
TravelNov. 21, 2014
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Alamo’s mythic past lives comfortably with San Antonio’s lively present
SAN ANTONIO ― The most famous building in Texas is smaller than you expect, and it’s about as pretty as your average California mission. In fact, it was once a mission, though these days it stands across the street from an unholy row of Ripley’s and Guinness tourist operations. You can cover it in about two hours.Yes, it’s the Alamo. And yes, it’s worth remembering ― and maybe some rethinking too.This is where William Travis, David “Davy” Crockett, Jim Bowie and about 200 other rebels died fight
TravelNov. 21, 2014
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Arts and culture to be highlighted in German tourism
The German National Tourist Office announced that next year it will shine a spotlight on German Renaissance painter Lucas Cranach the Younger as the year 2015 marks the 500th anniversary of his birth. Germany is one of the most-visited cultural destinations for European tourists. The celebration of the Renaissance painter will present portraits of religious reformers including Martin Luther, Katherine Von Bora and Philip Melancthon.(wylee@heraldcorp.com)
TravelNov. 21, 2014
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JetBlue to add bag fees on cheapest tickets
JetBlue will add bag fees and squeeze seats a bit closer together as it tries to boost profit.The airline said that it will create three ticket classes beginning in the first half of 2015, and only the top two will include at least one free checked bag.Other big airlines have added fees for checked bags since 2008, when they needed to cover rising fuel costs. In the first six months of this year, U.S. airlines raised $1.7 billion from bag fees. JetBlue’s decision will leave Southwest as the only
TravelNov. 21, 2014
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‘Stamp Tour’ around South Jeolla Province
South Jeolla Province will offer gift vouchers and accommodation in a five-star hotel for travelers who visit the province’s tourist attractions and spend more than one night in the province. Interested tourists should collect a stamp from each destination, take a photo and upload it onto www.namdokorea.com with reviews. The event runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 1, 2015. The province will also operate a shuttle bus for travelers that stops at tourist spots, including Suncheonman Bay, historical spots a
TravelNov. 21, 2014
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Sweet treats at Garosugil
Sweets can be found in almost every nook and cranny of Garosugil and its adjoining streets.In fact, one can practically gauge the latest dessert trends of the city by taking a stroll through the scenic area that is located in Seoul’s Sinsa-dong. There one will come across at least three different takes on soft serve, uber-popular roll cakes, variations on the bingsu and other delights. One will also find sister shops of established dessert stops, like sibling stores Pumpkin Terrier Cake Shop and
FoodNov. 21, 2014
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A guide to Thanksgiving turkey labeling
Once upon a time, buying your Thanksgiving turkey was easy. You went to your neighborhood grocery store and picked up whichever frozen bowling ball they were selling. No more. Today, a high-end grocery may sell as many as a half-dozen types of turkey, and telling one from another takes a bit of homework.What’s the difference between frozen and fresh? It’s not as obvious as you think. And then you’ve got organic, free-range, pastured and heritage birds.Here’s a handy guide to some of the definiti
FoodNov. 21, 2014
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Around the hotels
Gala dinner by Michelin-starred chef at The PlazaThe Plaza will provide a gala dinner prepared by Italian chef Philippe Leveille, whose restaurant Miramonti L’altro in Italy received two Michelin stars for 13 years. French-born Leveille is known to add a French edge to his Italian dishes. Leveille will use luxury ingredients such as caviar, truffles and foie gras for the gala dinners on Nov. 26 and 28, accompanied by Albert Bichot wines. The first gala dinner will be held at 7 p.m. at the Maple
FoodNov. 21, 2014
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Calle 13 wins early Latin Grammys
Calle 13 kicked off the 2014 Latin Grammys by giving a strong performance that looked like it was inside an Irish bar ― and by taking a pair of trophies. Calle 13 won best urban album for “Multiviral” and best alternative song for “El Aguante” (“To Tolerate”), which they performed at the top of the awards show, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Thursday’s Latin Grammys were delayed about 17 minutes because of President Barack Obama’s speech on immigration, which aired liv
PerformanceNov. 21, 2014
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Singer-songwriter Choi Gonne talks ‘I was, I am, I will’
After releasing her debut EP in 2010, local indie singer-songwriter Choi Gonne has spent the last four years bringing her music around the world and taking all the leisurely yet methodical steps she needed to perfect her soon-to-be-released first full-length album, “I was, I am, I will.” Gonne unveiled a number of her newest singles during a press showcase held at the KT&G Sangsang Madang on Thursday, where she admitted to having recorded the entire 13-track album using only one-take sessions wi
PerformanceNov. 21, 2014
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Concert to mark tbs eFM anniversary
The nation’s English and Chinese radio station tbs eFM (101.3Mhz) will hold an annual concert on Nov.25 to mark its six anniversary.This year’s concert theme will be Gugak ― traditional Korean music ― performed under the title of ‘The 6th Movement - in Traditional Harmony.’The concert is scheduled to be held at the Kepco Art Center located near Yangjae Station at 7:30 p.m., tbs eFM said. Featured performers include Pansori Master Singer Ahn Suk Seon who owns both the Gayageum Sanjo and Byung-Cha
CultureNov. 21, 2014
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[Newsmaker] Will price controls save publishing?
Korea will introduce a new book price control system on Friday in an effort to salvage its moribund publishing industry. But whether it will be sufficient to turn around Koreans’ dwindling interest in books remains an open question. “The new measure is about taking the bubble off book prices and bringing about a healthier ecosystem in Korea’s book industry,” said Kim Hee-bum, vice minister of culture, sports and tourism. “It is intended to plug loopholes in the existing regulations, which have l
CultureNov. 20, 2014
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Author recounts friendship with late President Roh
Not many people can say that they were close with the late former President Roh Moo-hyun, even though he was known for his folksy disposition and down-to-earth upbringing. Kim Soo-kyung, a 65-year-old woman of many titles including poet, businesswoman and book editor, however, confidently refers to Roh (1946-2009) as one of her friends. They first met at a Korean barbecue restaurant in Mapo-gu, western Seoul, in 1989. They ate together, went to a noraebang (karaoke) with other friends and talked
BooksNov. 20, 2014
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Phil Klay wins U.S. book award for fiction
NEW YORK (AP) ― Phil Klay’s “Redeployment,” a debut collection of satiric and often agonized stories by an Iraq war veteran, has won the National Book Award for fiction.Klay was chosen Wednesday night over such high-profile finalists as Marilynne Robinson’s “Lila” and Emily St. John Mandel’s “Station Eleven.” His book was the first debut release to win in fiction since Julia Glass’ “The Three Junes” in 2002, the first story collection to win since Andrea Barrett’s “Ship Fever” in 1996 and the fi
BooksNov. 20, 2014
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Han Young-ae returns after 15 years
It has been 15 years since classic rock singer Han Young-ae released a new album. Yearning to tackle the arduous task of adapting her original ’80s psychedelic music style to today’s more eclectic music scene, Han admitted to adding a new word to her repertoire to help jumpstart her upcoming sixth studio album, “Shakipo.” “‘Hybrid’ ― have you ever heard of this?” asked Han, during a press showcase Wednesday for her new album. “This is a new term that I didn’t know until recently.” Han Young-ae p
PerformanceNov. 20, 2014
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Shields writes of life with mother
There was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and MeBy Brooke Shields (Dutton)Brooke Shields, the iconic model-actress-Princeton grad, entered the literary scene in 2005 with her memoir about postpartum depression. This time, she sheds light on the relationship she shared with her mother, and it’s a well-crafted and insightful read from beginning to end. It would be a shame to dismiss “There Was a Little Girl” as a celebrity tell-all. Instead, it’s a thoughtful, poignant and provoking sto
BooksNov. 20, 2014
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‘Woman with a Gun’ feels like movie
Woman with a GunBy Phillip Margolin (Harper)Phillip Margolin takes a lighter approach with “Woman with a Gun,” an entertaining novel that, however, lacks the tight plotting and insight into the law of his legal thrillers.Instead, “Woman with a Gun” is more like a Lifetime movie with pedantic dialogue, a few improbable twists, romance and revenge. Still, some of us like Lifetime movies and, despite its flaws, “Woman with a Gun” makes one want to know what’s behind the photograph of a woman at the
BooksNov. 20, 2014
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‘Rain Reign’ shows love for ‘special’ kids
Rain ReignBy Ann M. Martin (Feiwel & Friends)If Rose Howard’s family was well off, she’d be a “special” girl who was considered smart and quirky by the teachers at her private school for children who have Asperger’s syndrome.But Rose, the main character and the narrator of “Rain Reign” by Ann Martin, has a dad with a sometimes job in a garage and a career drinking in the nearby bar, so instead Rose is a bit of trouble. She disrupts her fifth-grade class, gets kicked off the school bus and bugs m
BooksNov. 20, 2014
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Baldacci’s novel tugs at heart strings
The EscapeBy David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing)One of the most compelling characters in David Baldacci’s thrillers is John Puller, a crackerjack investigator of military crimes. In “The Forgotten” and “Zero Day,” readers learned that Puller has an older brother, Robert, who is serving a life sentence for treason. In “The Escape,” Baldacci reveals the reason for Robert’s imprisonment. The story begins on a stormy night in Kansas. There’s a major power failure at Robert’s maximum security p
BooksNov. 20, 2014
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‘Gutenberg’s Apprentice’ tells story of how printed Bible came to be
The world is about to change.Europe in 1450 is a godly place, and books are sacred and scarce. Each is hand-lettered by a scribe, directed by the hand of the Almighty.In Alix Christie’s telling of how Johann Gutenberg’s revolutionary printed Bible took form, overcoming the idea of a mechanically produced holy book is a serious concern. Peter Schoeffer, a young scribe who is the apprentice of the book’s title, views the idea as the work of the devil.Schoeffer, an actual historical figure who was
BooksNov. 20, 2014