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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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Ladies give back through SIWA Bazaar
Seoul International Women’s Association held its annual charity SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar in the 63 Building in Yeouido on Monday.Stalls run by dozens of embassies, organizations and charitable groups sold Christmas and cultural items and food to raise money for the SIWA Welfare Fund. The bazaar was run by Sophia Barry, who is SIWA’s new president but has been in charge of the bazaar organizing committee since seizing the chance in June.Visitors shop around at the SIWA and Diplomatic
Expat LivingNov. 11, 2014
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Determination of employee status and contract value
We will discuss labor law again in this column, but from a more general perspective, so that employers and employees alike can evaluate compensation, rights and duties under the law. Korean labor law has several unique features, such as severance pay and presumptions of permanent employment, which can catch foreign employers off-guard if they are not fully aware. But of course, not knowing the labor law cannot be an excuse to avoid employers’ liability.When one party works for another, the most
Expat LivingNov. 11, 2014
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Maestro Jansons strives for ‘cosmic’ level of music-making
For some classical music lovers, the news earlier this year that Mariss Jansons would be leaving the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam was saddening. Many took it as a sign that the beloved Latvian conductor, who has had health problems for years, may finally be slowing down. Considered by many to be the greatest living conductor, he has been with the prominent Dutch orchestra, which frequently tops orchestra rankings worldwide, since 2004. To fans who might be worried about his health,
PerformanceNov. 11, 2014
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Smithsonian pairs Cosby’s, African art
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Everybody knows Bill Cosby’s humor, but the comedian has kept his artistic tastes close at home. Now the extensive art collection of Bill and Camille Cosby is opening to the public for the first time Sunday at the Smithsonian Institution, revealing some works by African-American artists that until now have been seen only by family and friends. The exhibition not only celebrates African-American heritage, it also provides a glimpse at works the Cosbys have enjoyed intimately, wi
FilmNov. 11, 2014
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Jason Aldean’s new album pulled from Spotify
Jason Aldean. (Jason Aldean Facebook)NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) ― Country music’s top digital sales leader Jason Aldean pulled his latest album off Spotify on Monday, although his previous albums are still available through the digital music streaming service. Aldean’s sixth album, “Old Boots, New Dirt,” had been available to subscribers of the service when it was initially released Oct. 7, but a Spotify spokesman confirmed the album was removed. A representative for Aldean’s label, Broken Bow Re
PerformanceNov. 11, 2014
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Bowie interprets WWI horror in new song
NEW YORK (AFP) ― One hundred years after the start of World War I, innovative rock legend David Bowie has offered an interpretation of the war’s horrors in an experimental new song.“‘Tis a Pity She Was a Whore,” which alludes to the controversial 17th-century play by John Ford, starts with percussion that resembles trench gunfire before growing into a rock beat with a hazy electronic background.As saxophones blare with growing urgency, the 67-year-old stretches his voice to high pitch as he desc
PerformanceNov. 11, 2014
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Ace of Angels returns as feisty felines with ‘Like a Cat’
Striking feline poses and strutting down the catwalk in skintight black getups, K-pop girl group Ace of Angels is returning with a new EP and a “catwoman” concept.During a press showcase held Monday at the Yes24 MUV Hall in Seoul, the seven-member girl group unveiled its latest EP, “Like a Cat,” and its eponymous lead single that was very much in keeping with the group’s feline choreography. The single is an upbeat electro-pop dance track that has the girls dancing in feline movements, with the
Nov. 11, 2014
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Lawyer: Bieber on track to resolve vandalism case
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Justin Bieber has paid more than $80,000 to the owner of a home he egged but has otherwise made slow progress on the terms of his sentence in the vandalism case, probation officials said in a report disclosed at a hearing Monday. The pop singer has yet to begin his community service or complete the majority of the anger management sessions ordered by a court, the officials wrote to the judge handling the case. Still, Bieber’s attorney Shawn Holley said the singer is on track t
PerformanceNov. 11, 2014
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TVXQ becomes best-selling foreign artist in Japan
South Korean boy band TVXQ has set a new record by selling the most singles as a foreign artist in Japan, the group’s agency said Tuesday.SM Entertainment said the band has sold 4.08 million copies of its singles in Japan, surpassing 4.01 million by Hong Kong’s Agnes Chan.The group’s newest single “Time Works Wonders,” released last Wednesday, sold 107,000 copies, ranking second on the Oricon weekly chart in the first week of release.“We’re really happy and thankful for setting a new record with
PerformanceNov. 11, 2014
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Fest celebrates kimchi-making
For Koreans, kimchi-making is the annual family or neighborhood ritual that prepares them to get through the long winter with nutritional kimchi. This year, this custom called “gimjang” will be celebrated in a big way in bustling spots across Seoul such as Gwanghwamun, Cheonggye Plaza and Seoul Plaza. The 2014 Seoul Kimchi Making and Sharing Festival will run from Friday to Sunday with a variety of events related to kimchi. The festival invites citizens and tourists to taste different kinds of k
TravelNov. 10, 2014
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TV chiefs to discuss future of content
As technology evolves, the way people consume content is changing dramatically. In the U.S., video-streaming service Netflix has made giant strides, prompting many to ponder the future of television. In Korea and many other places, more people are opting to visit online streaming sites to listen to music instead of downloading songs or purchasing CDs. A forum to be held in Seoul next week aims to shed light on the latest trends in the global content industry and provide a glimpse into what the f
CultureNov. 10, 2014
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Acclaimed indie movies hit theaters
Two distinctive and artistic films that have won acclaim at recent international film festivals will appear in local cinemas in November.The compelling independent movies are grabbing viewers’ time and attention in the blockbuster-filled market thanks to their thought-provoking and heartwarming plots. ‘Set Me Free’The first on the list is “Set Me Free,” a coming-of-age film centering on a 17-year-old boy who grew up in a group home, neglected by his irresponsible parents and by society. Director
FilmNov. 10, 2014
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N.E.X.T to hold memorial concert for late leader
The revived legendary ’90s rock band N.E.X.T will put on a special memorial concert performance next month in honor of the late leading man Shin Hae-chul, KCA Entertainment officials said in a statement.The original members of N.E.X.T are tentatively scheduled to perform at Korea University’s Hwajung Gymnasium on New Year’s Eve and is slated to play both the band’s and Shin’s past hits as well as one or two never-before-heard singles that the fallen singer was working on before he passed. Rocke
PerformanceNov. 10, 2014
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Seohyun to star in musical ‘Gone with the Wind’
Girl’s Generation’s Seohyun has joined the Korean cast of the French musical “Gone with the Wind,” slated to open at Seoul Arts Center in January. She will star as Scarlett O‘Hara, opposite actor Joo Jin-mo as Rhett Butler. “I wanted this role so much. I read the book, watched and studied the film several times and am now taking classical vocal training,” the starlet said at a press conference in Seoul on Monday. “The other members of Girl‘s Generation were so happy when I got this role. They en
PerformanceNov. 10, 2014
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Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande winners at MTV EMAs
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) ― Nicki Minaj rapped about shortbread and Ariana Grande capped a breakthrough year with two trophies as the MTV Europe Music Awards celebrated its 20th anniversary Sunday with a Scottish-accented show in Glasgow. Grande was named best female artist and also took the best-single prize for “Problem,” one of a string of hits she’s had this year. The 21-year-old American singer said she was doubly grateful to the EMAs ― meeting Iggy Azalea at last year’s awards show led direct
PerformanceNov. 10, 2014
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Japan denies S. Korean singer entry
Japan has denied a South Korean singer entry in an apparent retaliation for his recent performance of a song on South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo also claimed by Tokyo, the singer's management said Monday.Lee Seung-chul performed the song "That Day," featuring Koreans' long-cherished aspiration for inter-Korean reunification, together with a choir composed of young North Korean defectors in South Korea on Aug. 14, one day before the anniversary of Korean liberation from 1910-1945 Japanes
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Gladwell: Key to success lies in ‘character traits’
Finding the recipe for success is a task that has stumped a countless number of people, but best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell said the key to success lies in one’s character traits. The Canadian writer and journalist said the key to accomplishing wonders has little to do with people’s skills and has more to do with their family background and character.“Revolution begins not by the smartest or the people who are the most powerful, but by the people who have courage, imagination and a sense of
PeopleNov. 9, 2014
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Linda McCartney’s photos show glimpses of family life
Linda McCartney was the first woman photographer whose photos were featured in Rolling Stone magazine. She made a name for herself by taking pictures of famous rock stars in the 1960s and ’70s such as The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and The Beatles.She’s also well known as the first wife of Paul McCartney, a Beatle. Of her four children, Mary is a photographer, too, and Stella a fashion designer.Daelim Museum in Seoul is holding Linda McCartney’s first exhibition in Kor
PerformanceNov. 9, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘I will give my all to Africa’
With retirement weighing heavily on her mind, Kim Chung-ja, a mezzo-soprano and music professor of Korea National University of Arts, took a sabbatical from work in 2005. She spent a few months traveling Europe, then a couple of months more in the U.S., but still had no clue as to what her post-retirement life would be like, despite reaching 60. Then a short trip to Africa changed it all. “I believe it was God’s calling,” she said in an interview in Seoul last month, describing a series of event
CultureNov. 9, 2014
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Academy presents early Oscars at Governors Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― The first Oscar statuettes of the season were presented Saturday night at the film academy’s Governors Awards. The Hollywood ceremony honors this year’s recipients of honorary Academy Awards: Actress Maureen O‘Hara, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and screenwriter Jean-Claude Carriere. Actor and activist Harry Belafonte received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences established the Governors Awards in 2009 as an untelevised celebration
FilmNov. 9, 2014