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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Winner’s debut EP tops Billboard chart
K-pop boy band Winner has topped the Billboard World Albums chart with its debut album on Friday, becoming the fastest Korean rookie group to take No.1 on the chart.The quintet’s debut EP “2014 S/S” rose to the top of the chart, and ranked No. 6 on its Heatseekers Albums chart the same day, proving the new group has been receiving global attention. (YG Entertainment)Winner is creating a frenzy at home as well. Shortly after the group dropped its debut EP on Aug. 12, the title track “Empty” swep
Aug. 22, 2014
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Yoochun spotted at airport
K-pop idol band JYJ’s Yoochun was sighted at Incheon International Airport before flying out to Beijing, China for an upcoming concert to be held on Aug. 23. JYJ is now on its Asia concert tour “The Return of The King” that kicked off in Seoul on Aug. 9 shortly after the release of its second studio album “Just Us” on July 29. The trio will head to Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand after China. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
Aug. 22, 2014
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Kim Hyun-joong accused of attacking girlfriend
Actor and singer Kim Hyun-joong has been accused of using violence against his girlfriend, Dispatch reported Friday.According to the report, Kim is suspected of having committing physical abuse from May to July. His girlfriend recently filed assault charges against him at the Songpa Police Station in southeastern Seoul.“The two had been a couple since 2012. Since last May, Kim has fought with his girlfriend over his women issues. During their fights, Kim used severe physical violence against her
Aug. 22, 2014
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Comedy-action movie 'The Pirates' tops 5 million viewers
The comedy-action film "The Pirates" has topped 5 million in attendance, helping lead Korean movie sales along with the mega hit history film "Roaring Currents," according to its distributor Friday.The action film with the subtitle "Bandits Going to the Sea" reached the mark early Friday morning, Lotte Entertainment said.Friday was the 17th day since the movie's release.With the latest feat, the film exceeded the break-even point with profits fully covering all investments.It also became the thi
Aug. 22, 2014
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Researchers come across trove of Buddhist artifacts
South Korean researchers said Thursday they have uncovered dozens of artifacts used in Buddhist ceremonies nearly a millennium ago, as they begin to unravel the mystery behind an ancient shrine where they were discovered.The 77 artifacts include a vajra, a type of club with ribbed spherical heads, bells and censers thought to be from the Joseon era (1392-1910), or possibly even earlier.Researchers at the Seoul Institute of Cultural Heritage were wrapping up an archaeological field survey on Dobo
CultureAug. 21, 2014
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‘Love Is Strange’ is tender, meandering
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― A gay couple who have been together for almost four decades are separated ― at least physically ― by factors beyond their control in “Love Is Strange,” the latest tender and meandering exploration of human relationships from indie darling Ira Sachs (“Keep the Lights On,” “Forty Shades of Blue”). Set in the Big Apple, this is a sprawling yet intimate narrative, constructed almost entirely of in-between moments rather than the big turning points and tragedies. The starting point
FilmAug. 21, 2014
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Korean minimalism on view in Beijing
“Slow, Same, Slow #2205” by Moon BeomMoon jar by Lee Ki-joKorean minimalist abstract paintings and white porcelain moon jars are on exhibit at the Korean Culture Center in Beijing, offering an insight into the spirit and materials that form the basis of Korean modern art. The exhibition “Empty Fulfillment: Materiality and Spirit of Korean Contemporary Art” showcases 11 Dansaekhwa paintings, minimalist abstract paintings and five moon jars ― white porcelains dubbed as such for resembling a full m
PerformanceAug. 21, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Do everything to fulfill your passion’
The name Jamal Sims was not familiar to people in Korea until he appeared on “Dancing 9,” a dance survival show on cable channel Mnet, as a judge for the final round.But he is an established choreographer in the United States, where his recent projects include choreographing the “Step Up” film series and “Footloose,” and working with stars like Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Usher and the Spice Girls. As a dancer and choreographer for more than 20 years, he knows about maintaining a solid career in a
PerformanceAug. 21, 2014
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Super Junior to drop 7th album next month
Shortly after the return of formerly enlisted K-pop star Lee Teuk, the members of Super Junior are not only gearing up for their upcoming “Super Show 6” series, but will also be dropping their seventh full studio album “Mamacita” next month.According to a press release from SM Entertainment on Thursday, Super Junior will be dropping its new album on Sept. 1, more than two years after the release of the group’s previous “Sexy, Free & Single” sixth album. Although last year the group released two
Aug. 21, 2014
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Life is tough as a TV producer
This is the 13th in a series highlighting women and their accomplishments in the various facets of the Korean entertainment industry. ― Ed.It’s no walk in the park becoming a television producer in Korea. First, one must pass a test that can take at least two to three years of studying ― and often more than one attempt. Then it’s a matter of companies having vacancies, with thousands of applicants vying for as few as four positions a year. Variety show producer Kim No-eun says it was luck that h
Aug. 21, 2014
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Bong Joon-ho among BIFF’s New Currents jury members
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) said on Thursday that it has named five jurors for this year’s New Currents competition section, including director Bong Joon-ho who gained international fame for his 2013 sci-fi thriller “Snowpiercer.”The New Currents presents works by promising new directors from Asia. Jurors will select two out of the 12 films in the competition to each receive a $30,000 award.The jury will be led by Asghar Farhadi, a renowned Iranian director who received the Gold
FilmAug. 21, 2014
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‘Your Face in Mine’ a bold take on race, identity by Jess Row
Late in his novel “Your Face in Mine,” Jess Row cites a parable attributed to Zhuangzi, a Chinese philosopher from the fourth century BC. “Zhuangzi awoke from dreaming that he was a butterfly,” he writes, “And didn’t know whether he was a butterfly dreaming he was Zhuangzi.” It’s the kind of brain-twister beloved by the ancient masters, but it also has a lot to do with what Row is after in this book.“Your Face in Mine” is his first novel after two well-regarded collections of stories, and it dea
BooksAug. 21, 2014
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‘Deep’ goes below the surface of the ocean
I grew up within sight of the ocean, close enough to hear the boom of the surf as it exploded across the sandbars. My grandfather pulled his living from the ocean, and a great uncle died in it. I spent thousands of hours in the Atlantic and thousands more along its edges. I knew it, I thought.Then I read James Nestor’s fascinating new book, “Deep,” an exploration, layer by layer, of the oceans’ depths. My knowledge barely dipped beneath the surface.Nestor’s journey begins in Greece, on assignmen
BooksAug. 21, 2014
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‘All Our Names’ tells tale of exile, loss
All Our NamesBy Dinaw Mengestu (Knopf)At first glance, “All Our Names” seems to be a straightforward immigrant story. A young man, carrying the name of Isaac on his passport, has come from Uganda to Laurel, a small Midwestern town, on a one-year student visa. His case is assigned to Helen, with Lutheran Relief Services. Chapters segue between those in Uganda narrated by Isaac, and those in America, narrated by Helen.The novel partially takes place in Uganda in the early 1970s, after it has won i
BooksAug. 21, 2014
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‘Remember Me Like This’ evokes powerful sense of place, family
Remember Me Like ThisBy Bret Anthony Johnston (Random House) A page-turner of a plot alone usually is not enough to keep me reading long into the night, abandoning my dreams for a writer’s creative imaginings. Bret Anthony Johnston delivers the special something that makes a book worth losing sleep over: a masterfully designed architecture of psychological truths and observations that build ironclad believability.Just a couple of chapters into “Remember Me Like This,” I cared enough about the fa
BooksAug. 21, 2014
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T.O.P wants romance, but secretly
Actor and singer Choi Seung-hyun, also known as T.O.P. from Big Bang, revealed his charismatic appearance in style magazine “High Cut” on Wednesday.His shining eyes and thick eyebrows were more than enough to make young girls’ hearts flutter. In the pictures, the singer wears a turtleneck sweater and leather pants, presenting a warm autumn image.(Photo credit by Highcut)Choi commented on the actresses in his upcoming film “Tazza 2: The High Rollers” in the accompanying article.“Shin Se-kyung is
Aug. 21, 2014
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Kara‘s ex-member Kang Ji-young signs contract with Japanese agency
K-pop girl group Kara’s former member Kang Ji-young is to make her way into the Japanese entertainment scene as an actress in partnership with a Japanese agency, Japanese news outlets reported Thursday. According to the news reports, Kang signed a management contract with Japanese talent agency Sweet Power to launch her acting career. Sweet Power is a Japanese entertainment powerhouse that manages a slew of Japanese top-tier actresses including Maki Horikita and Meisa Kuroki. “Kang will show her
Aug. 21, 2014
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Lee Jong-suk, Park Shin-hye still undecided about ‘Pinocchio’
The star agencies of Korean actors Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye said Thursday that they were still undecided about accepting SBS’ offer to star the new drama “Pinocchio.” Actors Lee Jong-suk (left) and Park Shin-hye (OSEN)“We did get an offer (to star in ‘Pinocchio’) but ‘Pinocchio’ is one of the many works being considered,” Lee’s agency Wellmade Entertainment told a local news outlet. Similarly, Park’s agency Salt Entertainment said, “We received an offer and are looking into it. … Nothing i
Aug. 21, 2014
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Actors guaranteed a fortune from “Roaring Currents”
The lead actors of Korean film “Roaring Currents” are expected to rake in billions of won just for the running guarantee, a local news outlet reported on Thursday.“Roaring Currents,” launched in theaters on July 30, has reaped immense success, which is a rarity for an epic film. Starring actors Choi Min-sik and Ryu Seung-ryong, “Roaring Currents” is currently the highest grossing Korean film in theater, surpassing 15.1 million views and about 120 billion won in ticket sales. A scene from “Roarin
Aug. 21, 2014
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Teen Top’s fall transformation - from boys to men
K-pop idol group Teen Top’s fashion pictorial for style magazine The Star was revealed. The idols were dressed in dark-toned fall outfits, replacing their boy-like image with manly charm. The rest of the pictorial can be seen in the September issue of The Star. A video of behind the scenes of the shoot will be released on YouTube as well. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Picture credit: The Star)
Aug. 21, 2014