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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Bae Doo-na shares portraying Korean identity in Hollywood's 'Rebel Moon'
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[From the Scene] Monks, Buddhists hail return of remains of Buddhas
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Medical schools granted enrollment quota flexibility for next year
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Yoon offers first one-on-one meeting with opposition leader next week
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France rejects opening Paris flight routes to T'way Air, deals blow to Korean Air merger
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Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as sound of explosions heard near Isfahan
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Chinese man behind drug scam targeting teens nabbed in Cambodia
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Mixing fun with history
Rest, childbirth and blue jeans. These are some of the themes of exhibitions held by the National Folk Museum of Korea since last year. Some of these special, but not-so-special topics raised eyebrows, but Cheon Jin-gi, the director of the state-run museum, touts that they fit perfectly with the vision he has for the museum. “Those topics cut across generations and cultural boundaries,” he explained at his office on a recent Tuesday afternoon. “They are good materials to help people understand t
CultureNov. 14, 2014
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Pop music“Singing in the Smile with Michael Bolton”: American singer-songwriter Michael Bolton is gearing up for two solo concerts in Seoul. The multi-Grammy Award-winning artist is the voice behind some of the greatest American rock ballads, including “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,” “When a Man Loves a Woman” and “Said I Loved You … But I Lied.” In Bolton’s illustrious musical career, which spans nearly four decades, he has sold more than 75 million records worldwide with more than 15
CultureNov. 14, 2014
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‘Theory of Everything’ makes the cosmos of a marriage shine
LOS ANGELES ― The field that made scientist Stephen Hawking an international celebrity may be physics, but the reason “The Theory of Everything” is emotionally effective as an examination of his life and thought comes down to chemistry, the interconnected performances of Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones.Redmayne and Jones are beautifully compatible as Hawking and his then-wife Jane as they navigate the ebb and flow of 25 years of their relationship, a subtle, nuanced connection that posits that
FilmNov. 14, 2014
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Eyelike: Pianist Lang Lang tackles Mozart
Pianist Lang Lang tackles MozartLang Lang“The Mozart Album”(Sony Masterworks)This double-CD set is the first all-Mozart recording from the Chinese-born piano virtuoso Lang Lang, who at age 32 has achieved something approaching matinee idol popularity for his performances of classical music.He’s also enjoyed unusual crossover success: This year alone he popped up at the World Cup concert in Rio de Janeiro, where he appeared with tenor Placido Domingo, and at the Grammy Awards, where he performed
PerformanceNov. 14, 2014
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Box Office: Set Me Free, Cart, Interstellar
Set Me Free (Korea)Opened Nov. 13Drama. Directed by Kim Tae-yongSeventeen-year-old Young-jae (Choi Woo-sik) lives in the “House of Isaac,” a group home sponsored by a Catholic church, with younger children who have nowhere else to go. Not knowing when he will be kicked out of the house because of his age, he pretends to be a good and pious boy before his foster parents. Though he steals donated goods from the church to sell to his friends, he also sings in the church choir, voluntarily does chor
FilmNov. 14, 2014
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Perfect day in Carmel: Beach picnics, wine walks and sunset concerts
Many travelers use Carmel-by-the-Sea as a base for exploring the greater area, taking in such nearby attractions as the always-fascinating Monterey Bay Aquarium and picturesque Point Lobos.I get that. Yet I also understand why someone might never want to leave once they set foot in this lovely European-style village. It offers just about everything one could want, from sandy beaches and gorgeous scenery to first-rate accommodations, restaurants and all kinds of recreational activities.It would b
TravelNov. 14, 2014
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In Norway, cool experiences trump luxury
Big box, luxury vacations got you down? If the thought of whiling away another uninspired vacation under an umbrella is less than motivating, you may need to rethink your travel strategy. So what to do? Consider recharging through adventure rather than sloth. Add a dose of adversity, which provides for the possibility of personal growth. But by all means, add levity. After all, this is supposed to be me-time.Here, a trio of offbeat Norwegian hotels where the experience goes beyond 400-count line
TravelNov. 14, 2014
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Visit NYC after holidays too: Tourism agency
New York (AP) ― New York City’s tourism agency wants to lure visitors between January and March by reminding them that there are great deals on theater tickets, restaurants and hotels.NYC & Co. President Fred Dixon says winter is “an ideal time to experience New York City at a more affordable price.”Promotions include Restaurant Week from Feb. 16 to March 6. A three-course dinner at participating restaurants will be $38 plus drinks, tax and tip.Tickets will be two-for-one during Broadway Week fr
TravelNov. 14, 2014
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Saint-Tropez hopes to draw Asian tourists
Saint-Tropez, a popular luxury vacation destination for Hollywood celebrities, hopes to see more Asian tourists following a promotional event in Seoul on Tuesday. The world-popular high-end vacation town with a population of just 5,000 draws more than 6 million tourists from 85 countries around the world each year. It became popular after French actress Brigitte Bardot acted in a movie there in the 1950s. The vacation spot for Western tourists expects to attract more Korean tourists as direct fl
TravelNov. 14, 2014
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Around the hotels
Top Chinese chef to present state banquet dishes at Lotte Hotel Seoul Jiang Bing Liang, the head chef of China’s Great Hall of the People, will be presenting Chinese state banquet dishes at Lotte Hotel Seoul’s Chinese restaurant Toh Lim. Jiang will collaborate with Toh Lim’s star chef Yeo Kyung-ok to provide lunch and dinner sets from Nov. 18-20. The lunch courses (138,000 won and 158,000 won) will include steamed shark’s fin with coconut, braised abalone with leek and oyster sauce, and hot nood
FoodNov. 14, 2014
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Thanksgiving dinners and desserts in Seoul
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. For those who do not have the time to roast a turkey at home, here are several options for one to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, complete with turkey, pumpkin pie and all the fixings. Dinner specialsLeft Coast Artisan BurgersOn Thanksgiving Day, Left Coast Artisan Burgers, a popular burger spot located in Seoul’s Itaewon-dong, will be hosting its second annual Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet. The buffet will feature turkey, ham, mushroom herb stuffing, mashed pot
FoodNov. 14, 2014
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Baek kimchi (white kimchi)
Baek kimchi (white kimchi) (Korean Bapsang)Baek kimchi is a variety of kimchi that’s made without red chili pepper flakes. It is enjoyed for its mild, refreshing taste. Baek kimchi is child-friendly and great for people who have issues with spicy food!The stuffing for white kimchi varies but usually includes typical kimchi ingredients such as radish, garlic, ginger, scallion, minari, pear, etc. I like to add colorful bell peppers, which are called paprika in Korea, for sweetness and additional c
FoodNov. 14, 2014
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Demi Lovato speaks out on eating disorders
LOS ANGELES (UPI) ― Demi Lovato would like society to show more compassion for those with eating disorders.The 22-year-old singer addressed the topic at length in a series of posts Wednesday on Twitter. Lovato asserted anorexics and bulimics don’t choose to have the disease, and asked for people to show understanding to those who struggle with mental illness. “Having an eating disorder doesn’t show ‘strength,’” she declared, possibly in response to Megan Trainor saying she wasn‘t “strong” enough
PerformanceNov. 14, 2014
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Park Chan-wook to direct Hollywood sci-fi thriller
Park Chan-wook. (AP-Yonhap)“Old Boy” director Park Chan-wook’s second Hollywood film is set to be a sci-fi thriller titled “Second Born,” American entertainment magazine Variety reported on Thursday. Based on a script by David Jagernauth, “Second Born” takes place in a futuristic world where people can store human consciousness in neural microchip implants, which has led to a body-swapping black market. David Lancaster’s newly launched Rumble Films, which recently produced “Whiplash” and “Nightc
FilmNov. 14, 2014
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Park Yu-chun snags rookie actor award
Singer-actor Park Yu-chun grabbed the Rookie Actor Award at the 34th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards for “Sea Fog” on Thursday. Park, 29, was recognized for his excellent acting skills in the film, in which he played the part of Dong-sik, an obedient young sailor on a Korean fishing ship. “Sea Fog” is better known by its official Korean title “Haemoo.” On the podium, the hallyu actor thanked the production crew and his fellow actors for their wonderful teamwork. “I gained a lot by simp
Nov. 14, 2014
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53rd OSEAL Forum opens in Incheon
The 53rd Orient and South East Asian Lions Forum kicked off at the Songdo Convensia Convention Center in Incheon Free Economic Zone Friday. Some 30,000 members from 18 countries are participating in the four-day event. The OSEAL is a regional branch of the Lions Clubs International, a secular philanthropy group that engages in community-based humanitarian work in hospitals, retirement homes, schools and disaster-stuck sites around the world. Founded by American philanthropist Melvin Jones in 191
PeopleNov. 14, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Creator touts real bond between horses and riders
Normand Latourelle, the producer and creator of “Cavalia,” describes his show as an ode to the millennia-old relationship between horses and human. “‘Cavalia’ is not a circus. It’s not a horse show. It is a show about horses and the bond between horses and human,” he said in an interview with The Korea Herald inside one of the tents that make up the White Big Top, a makeshift structure specially designed for the Canadian touring production. “The horses are not forced to do this. There is a genui
CultureNov. 13, 2014
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[Herald Review] ‘Cavalia’ gallops into heart of Seoul
It was just a five-minute walk from Sports Complex Station to get out of the hustle and bustle of the capital city and into the surreal world of “Cavalia.”The cast of “Cavalia” — 50 beautiful horses and their 46 two-legged friends — delivered a magical mix of equestrian arts, acrobatics, multimedia and special effects on its opening night Wednesday, taking the audience on a fantastic twohour journey.The audience, in return, gave a rapturous standing ovation. In some parts, the show was poignantl
CultureNov. 13, 2014
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Lee Min-ho’s ‘Faith’ tops among K-dramas in Japan
“Faith: The Great Doctor” was selected as the best Korean drama in Japan.The SBS drama starring Lee Min-ho broadcast two years ago received the first prize in the Korean drama section of “GAYO Entertainment Awards 2014” on Monday.The winner was selected based on the yearly sales of “GAYO store,” Japan’s largest video streaming site that takes up about 80 percent of the video clip service industry. Poster for SBS drama “Faith: The Great Doctor”The drama’s success was mainly due to the popularity
TelevisionNov. 13, 2014
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Singer Lee Seung-chul releases ‘The Day’ for free
Singer Lee Seung-chul will release a song he performed on Dokdo in August for free after Japan refused him entry at Haneda International Airport on Sunday. Lee performed the song “The Day” on the easternmost islet with a choir of North Korean defectors in South Korea on Aug. 14, a day before the anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945). Its lyrics are about the wish for Korean reunification.Lee was held at the airport for four hours before being sent back home fo
PerformanceNov. 13, 2014