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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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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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Ministry denies blame for Jamboree debacle
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Jackson family coming to Korea for charity
Family members of the late “King of Pop” Michael Jackson will be coming to Korea to attend a charity event on July 14, according to an announcement by Blue Font publishing house on Monday.The event aims to raise awareness of local documentary photographer Alex Kim’s humanitarian efforts in underdeveloped countries.Alejandra Jackson ― the ex-wife of former The Jackson 5 member Jermaine ― and Genevieve Jackson, daughter of Randy Jackson, are slated to come to Korea for the first time to help promo
PerformanceJuly 14, 2014
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Super Junior-M to turn into tour guides for Chinese fans
Seven Super Junior-M members will transform into tour guides for Chinese fans on an upcoming reality show that will kick off in September. On the first-ever entertainment program exclusively starring Super Junior-M, the idols will offer selected Chinese fans a glimpse of their lives in Korea. (OSEN)“Whenever we travel abroad for concert tours, we enjoyed eating and sightseeing. But we did not have any chance to introduce where we live, what we eat to our fans,” Sungmin said Monday at the press
July 14, 2014
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Jun Ji-hyun’s beer ad under suspicion of plagiarism
Another commercial featuring the actress Jun Ji-hyun has become the center of debate, this time regarding plagiarism. The controversy is centered on a claim that Jun’s advertisement for the beer brand Kloud resembles an ad for Gucci. According to Dispatch, a local entertainment news agency, the Kloud and Gucci ads have similar introductions and music, and the models are styled similarly. Blake Lively is the model for the Gucci ad. Both ads begin with Jun and Lively standing in front of a w
July 14, 2014
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B2ST reveals secret of teamwork
Members of boy band B2ST talked about their great teamwork during an interview with a local newspaper Monday.“The six of us share similar taste in humor, and it seems like each of us are not that different. We may be a little bit dull, but we are similar,” Yoseob said to a question on the secret to maintaining good relations within the band. “We keep things very simple, so we have no difficulty in expressing our feelings and accepting them,” he added.“We have now entered the stage where we can s
July 14, 2014
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AOA Choa, Seolhyun go ‘snow white’
AOA members Choa and Seolhyun flaunted their girlish charms in snow-white outfits and settings. The photos were released on Monday as part of the girl group’s first photo book “Hot Summer.”(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 14, 2014
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IU confesses that she once suffered from bulimia
K-pop singer IU will confess that she was once a bulimia patient on the talk show “Healing Camp.” During filming for the show, the popular star said that she always felt nervous and empty-minded. (SBS)“I tried to fill my empty mind with foods. I ate to the point of vomiting, so I received treatment,” she said.The singer-songwriter has shot to fame with her easy-listening songs, vocal talents and well-regarded acting skills since her debut in 2008.Starring the K-pop duo Akdong Musician and veter
July 14, 2014
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SNSD draws 200,000 fans to 3rd Japan concert tour
South Korean girl band Girls’ Generation garnered a total of 200,000 concert-goers on its third concert tour around Japan, a whopping amount for a K-pop idol group. The nine-member group successfully wrapped up its third concert tour series “Girls Generation ~Love & Peace~ Japan 3rd Tour” that opened in April in Fukuoka. The group performed 17 times in seven Japanese cities including Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo.(SM Entertainment)Through three concert tours in Japan since 2011, the group attracted a
July 14, 2014
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f(x) captivates fans with charismatic performance
K-pop girl group f(x) showcased a charismatic performance with their new track “Red Light” on SBS music show “Inkigayo” that aired on Sunday. f(x) members came onto the stage in black and white shorts, flaunting coke-bottle curves. The quintet electrified fans with their powerful yet sexy dance moves. The idol band returned to the local music scene equipped with electro-pop sounds on July 7 in a departure from their usual upbeat and invigorating music. Their new tune immediately climbed to the t
July 14, 2014
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Henry takes shower with nothing but wet towel
(MBC)Super Junior-M’s Henry managed to show off his survival skills on MBC’s “Real Man” on Sunday, by taking a “simple” shower using only a wet towel.The K-pop singer took a piece of wet towel and wiped off from head to toe, while his fellow soldiers took a normal morning shower.Henry and the other members of “Real Man” were on deployment to the Philippines.Some watchers pointed out that Henry’s survival skill was in fact “the true portrayal of deployment.” When soldiers are sent abroad, many en
July 14, 2014
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Yoona declines ‘Nodame Cantabile‘ for Korea-China rom-com
Yoona of popular idol group Girls’ Generation ultimately declined to play the female lead role in the drama “Nodame Cantabile,” a remake of a Japanese drama.The idol instead chose to play the lead in a Korean-Chinese romantic comedy named “Good-bye, Ani,” making her first big-screen debut.In the movie, Yoona is to play a loving and cheerful girl named Ani. The male lead has not yet been decided, but many popular Chinese actors, including Peng Yuyan, have been mentioned for the part.The movie pro
July 14, 2014
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Rainbow showing off chic side
Kim Ji-sook, Cho Hyun-young and Noeul, members of the K-pop girl group Rainbow, appeared in Big Issue, a magazine sold on the streets by homeless people. According to DSP Media, Kim Ji-sook is showing off her mature side, Noeul her elegant side and Cho Hyun-young her sexy side. The magazine is going to be released on July 15. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Big Issue)
July 14, 2014
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2PM Junho’s eyewear advertorial
Idol group 2PM member Junho took part in a Karl Lagerfeld eyewear advertorial which was release in bnt magazine recently. The Karl Lagerfeld eyewear collection seen in the magazine is well known for its unique retro design, which suits Junho well. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: bnt)
July 14, 2014
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Jun Ji-hyun modeling for ‘rouge and lounge’
Actress Jun Ji-hyun’s ad for “rouge and lounge,” a fashion brand which designs bags, was made public on Monday. The actress is dressed in all white, emphasizing the bag she is holding. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: rouge and lounge)
July 14, 2014
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Park Hyung-sik says goodbye to ‘Real Man’
Park Hyung-sik of idol group ZE:A is to leave MBC’s Sunday reality show “Real Man,” according to local news reports.“Park has decided to leave the program after participating in the last military training that starts today. He is having difficulties handling the loaded schedule,” the staff of the program was quoted as saying on Monday.“A new member to replace Park has not yet been discussed. The program might proceed without one, or we might find a new member,” the staff added.Park has been part
July 14, 2014
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Lee Hyori shows off new hairdo
Lee Hyori showed off her new hairstyle on her blog Saturday. “As I had my hair cut, the hairstyle became the same as my husband’s,” she said with laugh.A photo of two take from behind, shows that the couple really does have matching hairstyles.The blog was updated as she returned home after a three-night stay in Seoul. “My husband played a weird song which he composed while I was away. I guess he was bored without me,” she said. “As I come back home, every moment here is a laugh.” (khnews@herald
July 14, 2014
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Park Shin-hye, Yoo Yeon-seok shows off chemistry
Actress Park Shin-hye and actor Yoo Yeon-seok showed off their chemistry in a magazine shoot. In photos taken for the magazine Ceci, Park and Yoo changed into an elegant and intimate couple. (CeCi)The photos will cover the front page of the magazine in Korea, Thailand and China. (CeCi)More photos are available in the magazine’s August issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 14, 2014
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Beach getaways less than an hour from Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport is not just a gateway to Seoul and other major Asian cities, it is aslo a gateway to clean sandy beaches along Korea’s west coast. Less than an hour from the airport by bus, there are stretches of sandy beaches. Their surrounding areas make ideal vacation spots for those looking for quick and affordable trips away from the bustling cities of Seoul and Incheon.The Korea Railroad Corporation runs the Airport Express Train and the West Sea Beach Train, which provide da
TravelJuly 13, 2014
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Georgian film wins top prize at Czech festival
Georgian director George Ovashvili holds the main prize, the Crystal Globe, for his film “Corn Island” at the 49th International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, Saturday. (AP-Yonhap)PRAGUE (AFP) ― Georgian film “Corn Island” won the $25,000 Crystal Globe for best movie at the Czech film festival in the western spa city of Karlovy Vary on Saturday.The film directed by George Ovashvili is a psychological drama about an old man and his granddaughter living on an island on a river sep
FilmJuly 13, 2014
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Peering behind people’s social networking masks
Art duo Kang Ji-yun and Jang Gun-hee take on an unusual quest to follow the traces of a man they call Mr. K solely based on his updates on a social networking site.The two artists travel to the gym Mr. K exercises at, a coffee shop he frequents and the apartment complex he lives in, as they put together a video montage. Thanks to the updates he posts every hour, they find the man they’ve never met at a coffee shop. But they never confront him. They simply peek through the window to get a glimpse
PerformanceJuly 13, 2014
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[Band Uprising] Staring at the faces of Genius
As the Korean music market begins to receive more international recognition, the local band scene is looking to rise up and represent the next generation of Korean music. This is the 20th installment of a series of interviews with Korean rock, acoustic and alternative bands. ― Ed.With their defiant and “stick it to the man” underground rock ’n’ roll vibe, the members of the Busan-based rock band Genius take their lackadaisical, yet party-hard personalities and translate them into headbanging mus
PerformanceJuly 13, 2014