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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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Naver will consider company benefits in deciding on selling Line shares: CEO
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Hankook Tire takes over control of Hanon Systems
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[Herald Interview] ‘Time to Be Strong’ follows retired K-pop idols’ self-discovery
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Samsung chief returns from Europe after meeting with Pope, business leaders
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Cultural heritage administrator to put priority on preservation of Ulsan’s ancient carvings
The newly appointed chief of the state heritage agency on Wednesday said she is ready to protect a set of endangered petroglyphs in the outskirts of Ulsan, North Gyeongsang Province, which has been her lifelong project. “The Bangudae Petroglyphs, part of the Daegokcheon Stream Petroglyphs, are the beginning of all Korean arts, and therefore, one of the most urgent items that we must preserve,” said Byun Young-sup, administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration, who took office on Monday.
March 20, 2013
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Man spots 'Jesus' on painting drop cloth
A Massachusetts man said an image that "looks like Jesus Christ" appeared on the drop cloth he has been using to catch paint for four years.Brian Krantz of Saugus said he used the clotch several times before he noticed the image he identifies as Jesus in the paint, WHDH-TV, Boston, reported Monday."A crown or a halo. Two eyes. Mustache, nose, there's the chin, jaw line," Krantz said, describing the image."I can't deny this. This is what it is. It looks like Jesus Christ," Krantz said.Krantz sai
March 20, 2013
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Foreign chefs to host charity dinner
Foreign chefs from top hotels in Korea will hold a charity dinner next week to raise funds for a local charity, as part of their long-time wish to give back to the Korean community. Five executive chefs from Starwood chain hotels in Korea will be in charge of making the dishes for the six-course charity dinner on March 28 at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill. About half of the proceeds will be donated to the Beautiful Foundation, a Korean charity organization that helps underprivileged children, th
March 19, 2013
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Peranakan: When China meets Southeast Asia, West
Multicultural families have always existed as humans moved about, found love and settled in places far away from home.“Peranakan” loosely translates as “local-born” in the Malay language. They are the descendants of Southeast Asians and “outsiders,” mainly from China, who settled in Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, and have, over the past five centuries, formed a unique culture. Many of them rose to leadership roles in society as they accumulated wealth through trade and commerce, and
March 19, 2013
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Memories of burger -- remembering food can help control weight
Researchers at the University of Liverpool claimed that people who memorize the food they eat can better control the amount of food in their next meal.In addition, people who get distracted while eating are more likely to eat too much. For instance, watching television, listening to the radio or music and reading a newspaper while eating could lower the level of concentration on the food and result in weight gain, the researchers said. Researchers conducted a study on 24 adult participants with
March 19, 2013
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More than just a funny man
People often forget that Mozart, Beethoven or Strauss were the rock stars of their times. Their newest pieces were performed everywhere and people danced and hummed to every tune as we do with the Beatles or Maroon 5. Comedian Kim Young-chul is hoping that classical music can regain that status. He is to host a series of touring classical concerts, “Kim Young-chul’s Fun Fun Classic,” this year starting with a concert in Yeosu GS Caltex Yeulmaru in South Jeolla Province on March 29. He plans to m
March 18, 2013
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Book by Korean publisher wins best children’s book award at Bologna
A children’s book published by a Korean company won the Ragazzi Award at Bologna Children’s Book Fair, the top award of the prestigious annual event in Bologna, Italy. The picture book, titled “Eyes,” written and illustrated by Polish author Iwon Chmielewska and translated into Korean, will be announced the winner in the fiction category of the 50th Bologna Children’s Book Fair next week, according to Changbi Publishers. The jury of the award said the book “creates an indissoluble bond between
March 17, 2013
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KOCCA seeks to protect content developers
Since the early 1990s, the Korean government has been enthusiastic about cultivating the cultural content industry after witnessing Hollywood movie “Jurassic Park” raking in money and British novel series “Harry Potter” made into movies, cartoons and other products consumed by tens of millions of people worldwide, generating millions of dollars in profits. And thanks to Korean rapper Psy, who became a global phenomenon last year, and Korean performers making impressive forays into the global sho
March 17, 2013
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First woman selected to head Cultural Heritage Administration
President Park Geun-hye appointed Korea University professor Byun Young-sub as the first female head of the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea. The Ewha Womans University graduate was appointed as a professor of archaeology and art history at Korea University in 1991. A specialist in Joseon-period painter Pyoam Kang Se-hwang, Byun has served as president of the Korean Association of Art History Education and also as head of the Art History Association of Korea.By Julie Jackson (juliejacks
March 17, 2013
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A taste of France
Located near the bustling Express Bus Terminal, the quaint area of Seorae Village in Banpo-dong has, over the past 20-odd years, garnered the reputation as Seoul’s “Little France.” The village does have a certain je ne sais quoi. The words “quaint French village” often spring to mind the aroma of small bakeries with the freshly baked breads of the day, delectable pastry shops with colorfully sweet macaroons on display, elegant wine bars and cozy cafes where one can go to relax and sip on an over
March 15, 2013
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For the welfare of pets ― caring for dogs and cats
1. Vaccination: Inoculation is the best way to prevent contagious diseases. Veterinarian Han recommends dog owners to have their dogs inoculated against DHPPi five times, twice against Corona, twice against Kennel cough, twice against influenza and once against rabies before the pet reaches 12 months. After that, having the pet vaccinated regularly every one or two years is advisable.For dogs, regular doses of anti-heartworm medicine every month or two, as well as scaling of the teeth once a yea
March 15, 2013
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You’ve got a friend
I have been a pet owner since Sept. 27 last year. It was when my younger brother unilaterally decided to adopt a dog and brought it home with a day’s notice. Never in my life had I imagined that I would cuddle a living thing and make cooing sounds, but the moment our family saw the then 10-month-old Pomeranian “Kong-ee,” we fell in love. It changed my life in the most dramatic way ― every morning I wake up 20 minutes early to take him out for a walk and at night I take another half an hour strol
March 15, 2013
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Exhibitions“Love Actually”: The warm spring breeze and flowers put people in a good mood and perhaps evoke thoughts of spring romance. Fittingly, a love-themed art exhibition opened at Seoul Museum on March 14, a romantic day celebrated in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea when men give presents to women in return for what they received on Valentine’s Day. The museum has combined romantic movies and art under the theme of love at the new exhibition “Love Actually.” It presents six themes of love suc
March 15, 2013
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Survey: Both moms and dads feel stressed
Both mothers and fathers in the United States report having trouble juggling family and work, a study released Thursday said. The Pew Research Center said an examination of longterm data shows the roles and attitudes of men and women with children are converging. The center said half of men and 56 percent of women report having trouble with the dual role of parents and employees. Both genders are almost equally likely to say they wished they could be full-time parents, Pew said. But men are stil
March 15, 2013
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Korea to create W189 billion fund to foster cultural content
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will allocate another 189 billion won ($170 million) for investment in cultural content to bring its total related budget to 1 trillion won, it said Thursday. The animated film, character development and cartoon industries will be some of the largest beneficiaries with 20 billion won allotted to each, while aggressive investment will be made in the film industry on the back of the strength of the market for domestic films. Korean films attracted more t
March 14, 2013
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Norway to finance new Munch Museum
OSLO (AFP) ― Norway’s government said Wednesday it would help finance a new Munch Museum in Oslo in a bid to put an end to a long political squabble that has paralysed the project.“The state will help establish a new Munch Museum, both in terms of finances and organisation,” Culture Minister Hadia Tajik told Norwegian television news channel TV2 Nyhetskanalen.But she said Oslo’s city council would have to make a formal request for the support. The city has been struggling for several years to re
March 14, 2013
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Ko appointed president of SAC
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Thursday appointed Ko Hak-chan president of Seoul Arts Center, one of the largest performing arts centers here. Ko, 65, has been managing Yundang Art Hall, a comprehensive arts space in Apgujeong-dong, southern Seoul, since 2009. The Jeju native and Hanyang University graduate worked as producer for TBC; managing editor at Q Channel; and taught at Chugye University for the Arts and Seoul Institute of the Arts. “Ko is expected to use his managerial e
March 14, 2013
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Bear cubs found in box at roadside
A South Carolina man said he and his family approached a roadside box they suspected might contain puppies and instead discovered a trio of bear cubs.Brandon Poole of Long Creek said he and his family were driving in their truck when they spotted the box and decided to investigate, WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, S.C., reported Tuesday."I thought it was little puppies in that little box, so I got closer to it, I noticed I heard squealing so I thought it was baby pigs. I got closer and picked one up. It w
March 13, 2013
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250,000 Kyujanggak documents to be digitized
Seoul National University plans to create a digital database of 250,000 old documents dating back to the Joseon era (1392-1910). The university’s Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies on Monday announced the launch of the “21st Century New Kyugjanggak Project” which will see to the restoration or repair of aged documents and historical materials stored in its archive, then translate them into modern Korean or foreign languages and digitize them. “Currently, less than 10 percent of the historic
March 11, 2013
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Stonehenge was ancient rave spot, new theory says
LONDON (AFP) ― British researchers on Saturday unveiled a new theory for the origins of Stonehenge, saying the ancient stone circle was originally a graveyard and venue for mass celebrations.The findings would overturn the long-held belief that Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain in southwestern England was created as a Stone Age astronomical calendar or observatory.A team led by Professor Mike Parker Pearson of University College London said Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is both older and
March 11, 2013