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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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Doctors' group picks new leader amid tense standoff over increased enrollment quota
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Dialogue hopes fade as doctors pick hard-liner as new head
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Coupang pledges W3tr to expand Rocket Delivery nationwide by 2027
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[Election Battlefield] Political novice to face off star politician in ‘swing district’
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[Kim Seong-kon] The April 2024 election will decide our future
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[Hello India] Corporate Korea sees new growth drivers in India
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Seoul’s bus union prepares for strike
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[Weekender] Calendar
Pop musicIncheon Pentaport Rock Festival: The annual Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, a three-day rock music fest, is one of the nation’s most popular summer music events. This year’s edition will include performances by popular English psychedelic-rock band Kasabian, Travis, Boys Like Girls and more to be announced soon. The festival will also include performances by a wide range of local bands including Dear Cloud, PIA and Romantic Punch. In its eight-year history, Pentaport has hosted interna
CultureAug. 1, 2014
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‘Code Black’ captures ER at best, health system at most bureaucratic
“Code Black” opens in chaos, settles into systemic calm and ends with young doctors struggling against “the failure of the system” to get back some of that chaos.But this isn’t this year’s new variation on TV’s “young doctors, under stress and in love.” It’s a documentary film filled with adrenalin junkies, idealistic Type-A personalities and over-achievers. They’re residents at L.A. County Hospital’s “legendary” emergency room, capturing the urgency and immediacy of this last line of defense ag
FilmAug. 1, 2014
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[Weekender] Box Office
The Pirates (Korea)Opening August 6Adventure, Action. Directed by Lee Seok-hoon“The Pirates” takes place on a pirate ship, and tells the story of a royal seal that went missing early in the Joseon era (1392-1910). Based on the true story of a missing seal, the movie fuses history and imagination in recounting the search for the artifact. The searches are conducted by a group of bandits headed by Jang Sa-jung (Kim Nam-gil), a group of pirates headed by Yeo-wol (Son Ye-jin), and government officia
FilmAug. 1, 2014
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Eyelike: Block B may lose identity with new concept
Block B may lose identity with new conceptBlock B“Her”(CJ E&M)The seven members of Block B have returned with the love-themed EP “Her,” which moves away from their typical quirky and upbeat style and instead features cutesy tunes best described as “less macho.”Though the boy band understandably steers in this new direction in a bid to show off its wider musicality and boyish charm, it seems that the new EP potentially tarnishes the group’s established style and core identity ― being silly, energ
PerformanceAug. 1, 2014
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Lake of Woods wilderness wows for less
With the exorbitant prices often associated with a north woods adventure outside of the continental United States, those interested in exploring a truly remote wilderness might feel it’s out of their financial reach. Private bush plane charters, expedition level supply stocking and monthlong excursions just aren’t in most travel budgets.An affordable and awe-inspiring alternative exists in Lake of the Woods, a massive body of water bordering the state of Minnesota as well as the Canadian provinc
TravelAug. 1, 2014
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Italy opens theme park hailing film industry
ROME (AP) ― A new amusement park outside Rome celebrates the world of cinema, taking visitors back to the golden age of Italian film production when the Rome-based Cinecitta Studios ― still in operation ― were known as the “Hollywood on the Tiber.” “Here, the idea is that people will also enter not only sets, but the confusion of a place where we are shooting a movie. Everything will be illusion,” said Emmanuel Gout, president of Cinecitta Parks. “The visitor will become a protagonist for a day,
TravelAug. 1, 2014
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Dwaejigogi doenjang gui (doenjang marinated pork)
Dwaejigogi doenjang gui (doenjang marinated pork) (Korean Bapsang)This doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste) marinated pork is another great option for your Korean BBQ this summer. No doubt, pork marinated in a spicy gochujang sauce ― dwaeji bulgogi (aka jeyuk bokkeum) ― is more popular these days. But this preparation, which is also known as maekjeok, dates back to early Korean history, long before chili peppers were introduced to Korea. Maekjeok evolved over time, and it’s believed to be t
FoodAug. 1, 2014
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Princess Cruises partners with chocolatier
Princess Cruises announced a new partnership with acclaimed chocolatier Norman Love. Princess Cruises, one of the world’s largest cruise liners, is introducing a new onboard chocolate experience that offers custom-crafted desserts, chocolate and wine pairings and a diverse array of chocolate bites. Norman Love was named one of the “top 10 chocolatiers in North America.” His chocolates will be available from this fall on the new Regal Princess for her inaugural Caribbean season, and will become a
TravelAug. 1, 2014
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Hyatt Regency Incheon to be rebranded
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts announced that the Hyatt Regency Incheon will be rebranded Grand Hyatt Incheon with the opening of its new West Tower in September. The rebranded hotel will be the 41st Grand Hyatt brand and the second Grand Hyatt hotel in the country after Grand Hyatt Seoul. Grand Hyatt is among the six different Hyatt brands that are located in gateway cities and resort locations. It caters to business and leisure travelers with upscale accommodation, state-of-the-art meeting facilitie
TravelAug. 1, 2014
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Coreanos Kitchen heads to Itaewon
The folks at Coreanos Kitchen, a Mexican fusion restaurant in Seoul’s Apgujeong-dong, are headed to Itaewon. After setting down roots on Rodeo Drive last September, the spot quickly attracted a loyal patron base and a steady influx of customers, including quite a few celebrities, whose visits have been well-documented on the establishment’s Facebook page. Now, nearly 11 months later, co-owners James Kwon and Gene Cho are ready to launch their second eatery, near Gyeongnidan-gil, a short hike awa
FoodAug. 1, 2014
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[Weekender] Around the hotel
Seasonal summer menu at Renaissance Seoul Hotel Renaissance Seoul Hotel’s Japanese restaurant Irodori is offering a summer seasonal food promotion until Aug. 31. Featured on the menu are the River Eel special and Spicy Croaker set, both priced at 120,000 won. The River Eel special includes broiled river eel with steamed rice, clear soup, river eel sushi and tomato soba noodles. The Spicy Croaker set, Irodori’s signature item, includes broiled eel, spicy croaker soup and steamed rice. The appetiz
FoodAug. 1, 2014
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‘Roaring Currents’ sets box office record
The period blockbuster “Roaring Currents” drew a record number of viewers in just two days, surpassing the number of viewers who saw “Avatar” in the first week of its release. According to the Korean Film Council, the movie drew more than 1.4 million viewers in the first two days of its debut, the fastest record so far this year. The movie attracted 700,866 viewers on Thursday, making it the most-watched film on a single weekday in Korean cinema history. It also had a record opening with 680,000
FilmAug. 1, 2014
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HyunA’s new song pulled after ‘homage’ controversy
K-pop starlet HyunA’s new single “From When Until When” was pulled from all music service websites on Friday, following controversies regarding a set of lyrics that supposedly “pay homage” to veteran K-pop quintet g.o.d.The song, included on the starlet’s latest EP “A Talk,” includes lyrics that are taken straight from g.o.d.’s single “The Reason Why Opposites Attract.”However, controversy arose after g.o.d.’s Kim Tae-woo revealed that the starlet did not gain prior consent to use the signature
Aug. 1, 2014
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JYJ week is fun and enjoyable, Junsu says
K-pop boy band JYJ’s Junsu shared his feelings about its ongoing festival on his Twitter account on Thursday. “It has been a long time since I wore a suit. (Participating in ‘JYJ Membership Week’) has been fun and enjoyable with our members,” Junsu wrote alongside his selfie. In the photo, he is wearing a gray suit and has red hair. The popular idol band on Thursday kicked off the annual event “JYJ Membership Week” in Seoul for fans from home and abroad, following the release of its second studi
Aug. 1, 2014
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EXO’s Kai, Sehun reveal chic look
EXO members Kai and Sehun revealed Friday their chic look in a photo shoot with GRAZIA. Themed “youth,” the photo shoot focused on the youthfulness of the members. (GRAZIA)Full pictures and an interview are available in the magazine’s August issue.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
Aug. 1, 2014
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Park Shin-hye beams in Agatha Paris jewelry
Actress Park Shin-hye wowed fans as the new muse of the Agatha Paris 2014 F-W collection, flaunting elegant charm in the fashion pictorials. The photos show the actress completing her look with petite watches and thin metallic bracelets that boost her trademark graceful-and-lovely vibe. Park reportedly chose every piece of jewelry she wore for the pictorials.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Agatha Paris)
Aug. 1, 2014
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K-pop idol group Boyfriend’s fashion pictorial
K-pop idol group Boyfriend’s fashion pictorial was released yesterday, July 31. The K-pop idols can be seen in variety of fashion styles, ranging from natural to chic and classic. The group recently made a successful comeback with its second album, “Obsession.” By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: bnt)
Aug. 1, 2014
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U.S. ends effort to reclaim mummy mask for Egypt
ST. LOUIS (AP) ― A 3,200-year-old mummy mask at the center of a years-long custody fight will stay at the St. Louis Art Museum now that the U.S. government is giving up its fight to reclaim it for Egypt. U.S. Attorney Richard Callahan said Tuesday that the Department of Justice will take no further legal action to reclaim the funeral mask of Lady Ka-Nefer-Nefer, a noblewoman who died in B.C. 1186. The mask went missing from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo more than 40 years ago. The St. Louis Art M
CultureJuly 31, 2014
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Animal-themed film festival to open in Suncheon Bay
A film festival to promote the coexistence of people and animals will be held at Suncheon Bay, South Jeolla Province, from Aug. 21-26. The “Animal Film Festival in Suncheon,” in its second year, will screen 50 animal-themed films from 20 countries. The movies will deal with the preservation of nature and interactions between humans and animals. Japanese film “7 Days of Himawari & Her Puppies” directed by Emiko Hiramatsu, will kick off the festival. The film is based on a true story and depicts a
FilmJuly 31, 2014
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Inspiration in a moon jar
The pure simplicity of moon jars from the Joseon period (1392-1910) has inspired generations of Korean artists, including pioneer of abstract art Kim Whanki. Three exhibitions this summer highlight the beauty and value of white porcelain together with the modern artwork inspired by them. Gana Art Center displays seven of 20 remaining moon jars in the world. Moon jars are a type of white porcelain that is more than 40 centimeters tall, and made between the late 17th and 18th centuries. Their simp
PerformanceJuly 31, 2014