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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Naver will consider company benefits in deciding on selling Line shares: CEO
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Items for one get a boost
Koreans love to sing, but they hesitate to visit karaoke rooms alone for it is widely known as a place to go with friends or family members. But a growing number of people are venturing to sing by themselves, which is prompting noraebang (Korean karaoke) owners to install one-person rooms to hit the niche market. The single-person singing rooms are for those who want to practice singing without worrying about others. The rental fees are cheaper -- as much as 50 percent lower -- than conventional
March 11, 2013
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Churches grapple with earthly ‘sins’
Protestant churches here are grappling with various scandals involving their leaders and high-ranking members. From tax evasion to inappropriate inheritance of leadership, fabrication of reports and influence peddling, slews of allegations of unethical deeds are turning away congregations, insiders said. The following are just a few of the scandals enveloping Protestant church leaderships.Tax evasion, breach of trust The Seoul Central Prosecutors’ Office last week said it was investigating alleg
March 10, 2013
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Painting teacher: G.W. Bush 'great artist'
Former U.S. President George W. Bush will be remembered as a "great artist," his painting teacher says.In an interview with WAGA-TV, Atlanta, Bonnie Flood of Cumming, Ga., said she spent a month with Bush in Boca Grande, Fla., giving him 6 hours of daily instruction, Politico reported Friday.She told the Fox affiliate the former president started out painting dogs and graduated to landscapes as he became more comfortable with the medium.Three of Bush's paintings became public when a hacker poste
March 10, 2013
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Online communities bind people with common interests
Internet and mobile platforms are facilitating South Korea’s community culture to push its physical limits of time and space.The online community era emerged in the late 1990s when local club-centric portals such as Cyworld and Freechal were introduced. It blossomed as portal sites competed for users with their own services, departing from traditional email and search services. Naver, the nation’s biggest portal service in market share, hosted 9.05 million online communities in 2012, though its
March 8, 2013
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Gulp, table for ... one, please: Discover the art of dining out alone
There is something about dining out alone that just seems so daunting. Being escorted by the matre d’ through a crowded restaurant and being taunted with the sounds of laughter and conversation, all the while having random diners flash a gaze of pity or disbelief ― as though solo diners should be presented with a medal of bravery for their courage in allowing themselves to be seen eating alone. To some, dining out by oneself is right up there in terms of social faux pas with going stag to the mo
March 8, 2013
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Pop Calendar“Shinhwa 15th Anniversary Concert”: The country’s longest-running boy band Shinhwa is celebrating 15 years together with a special anniversary concert. The six-member group first debuted in 1998 and they have since released more than 10 albums and made a name for themselves as one of the nation’s most successful music acts. The group came back to the music scene last year after a four-year hiatus with the album “Return.” “Shinhwa 15th Anniversary Concert” will be held in the Gymnasti
March 8, 2013
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Smart content market grows to W1.9tr in 2012
Thanks to fast-developing IT technology, the so-called smart content market last year reached an estimated 1.9 trillion won ($1.8 billion), up 18.2 percent from the previous year.The lion’s share of the content was related to culture, showing that “soft power” will become the growth engine for the future, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday. According to the 2012 Smart Content Market Report, the domestic market was estimated at 1.947 trillion won, up about 300 billion won f
March 7, 2013
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Legorreta building in Jeju under demolition
A building by the renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta on Jeju Island is being torn down this week, ending months-long debate on whether to preserve or demolish the building. The building named “Casa del Agua,” meaning the House of Water in Spanish, was originally built in 2009 to function as a temporary model house for a hotel and condominium resort in Jungmun Tourist Complex in Seogwipo, Jeju. Legorreta, who died at 80 in 2011, won several prestigious architecture awards including the
March 7, 2013
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Court declares former comedian Shim bankrupt
A Seoul court on Thursday declared Shim Hyung-rae bankrupt, saying that the comedian-turned-director will be exempted from his debt if found to have no assets.After receiving a suspended prison term in mid-January for failing to pay wages to former employees at his movie production company, the 55-year-old Shim filed for personal bankruptcy with the Seoul Central District Court on Jan. 30.The court accepted the petition, allowing the former comedian to benefit from the state-run personal credit
March 7, 2013
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United Foundation hosts 2013 Family Concert
The 2013 Family Concert with a renowned orchestra and choir was held at Seoul Arts Center on Tuesday. Sponsored by the United Foundation, the event opened with the World Vision Korea Children’s Choir singing familiar songs such as “Sanduelbaram (Breeze),” “Eolgul (The face),” and “Gohyangeuibom (Spring in my hometown).” The members also presented traditional Korean fan dance and drum dance folk songs such as “Arirang,” “Ongheya,” “Hangangsutaryeong” and “Jindobukchum.” The World Vision choir wa
March 7, 2013
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Traditional village with 600 years of history
The Korea Herald is publishing “Korea’s Cultural Pride,” a 10-part series on the country’s cultural and natural heritage. A total of nine tangible and 14 intangible examples of heritage in Korea have already been designated UNESCO World Heritage items for international preservation. This year,15 cultural properties are on the tentative list, awaiting designation. This installment explores the Naganeupseong, Town Fortress and Village, in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, which boast 600 years of h
March 6, 2013
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Digital yet to turn page on paper books
Thirty-four-year-old office worker Chung Hye-sun has started reading e-books, readable on computers and other electronic devices. She enjoys reading business management books on her iPad while commuting and whenever possible.“E-books are convenient. Instead of having to carry books in a large bag, all you need is a light and thin tablet PC or other gadgets in my purse,” she said. “You can underline important passages, press the ‘search’ tab to find the exact sentences or parts you need. Bookmark
March 6, 2013
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Discover the globe without ever leaving Seoul
The following is part of a series exploring unique museums, collections and the passionate collectors behind them. ― Ed.For those who love to travel, explore and learn about new cultures, the question of “Where to go?” can present a daunting series of tough decisions to make. With so many places on this spinning rock to choose from, a simple Google search to research and absorb a quick study of a city or country doesn’t quite have the same effect as, say, a visual or hands-on cultural experience
March 5, 2013
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China caught spray-painting grass green
Parts of China are artificially spray-painted green in an attempt to beautify the county’s landscapes, sources reported. Workers in China’s southwestern city of Chengdu’s landscaping department were spotted spray-painting Top Green Turf Greening Agent’s green spray on yellow grass, according to Chinese sources. The landscaping department declined to comment on its use of spray paint, but said the chemical included nutrients to keep grass alive during the winter. According to Top Green employees
March 5, 2013
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Seoul Philharmonic to perform with Chinese instrument in Beijing
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the National Center for the Performing Arts Beijing on April 21 to mark the 20th anniversary of Seoul-Beijing ties. The orchestra, named one of the finest orchestras in Asia, will present a concert featuring traditional Chinese musical instruments as a symbol of further cooperation between the capital cities of Korea and China, the orchestra said Monday. According to the management, “u,” a concerto written by its composer-in-residence Chin Un-suk,
March 4, 2013
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Korean violinist’s stolen Stradivarius found in Bulgaria: U.K. media
A Stradivarius that was stolen from South Korean violinist Kim Min-jin may have been recovered in Bulgaria, British media reported Sunday.According to the Daily Mail, authorities in Bulgaria recovered what is believed to be the stolen violin. Roma crime boss Hristo Varbanov reportedly offered undercover detectives in Bulgaria the violin for 250,000 pounds ($375,000).British police are investigating to see if the Stradivarius is Kim’s.The rare violin -- one of around 400 in existence -- was stole
March 4, 2013
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Korea, Japan to discuss return of ancient Korean Bodhisattvas
Is a stolen cultural asset, which had been previously looted from the country, subject to repatriation?The answer seems to be not so clear-cut with the Foreign Ministry in Korea reviewing the issue of repatriation of an ancient Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple.The police in late January announced the arrest of five Koreans in a theft ring who tried to sell two ancient Korean Buddhist statues that had been stolen from Japan months earlier.“The government is holding an internal
March 3, 2013
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Classical music“Marc Minkowski and Les Musiciens Du Louvre Grenoble”: Marc Minkowski and Les Musiciens Du Louvre Grenoble (The musicians of the Louvre) will perform Rameau’s “Une Symphonie Imaginaire” and Gluck’s “Le Festin de Pierre-Don Juan” on March 5 at the Seongnam Arts Center in Gyeonggi Province at 8 p.m. The French bassoon player-and-conductor known for his interpretation of French Baroque music excerpted some arias ― which are, surprisingly, dance music ― from 11 of Rameau’s operas and
Feb. 28, 2013
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Changdeokgung moonlit tour tickets on sale March 12
Tickets for this year’s moonlight promenades at Changdeokgung Palace will go on sale starting March 12. The 30,000 won-program organized by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, the Cultural Heritage Administration and sponsored by the Culture Ministry offers a two-hour guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site under the moonlight. During the tour, visitors will be able to enjoy traditional Korean performances, tea and snacks. It is one of the most popular tour programs in the country, wit
Feb. 28, 2013
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YEOL announces this year’s scholarly lecture series
Since 2003, YÉOL, the Society for Korean Cultural Heritage has presented a monthly English seminar series that features prominent scholars, experts and intellectuals in the field of Korean art, culture and history to discuss new insights into Korean society. This year’s series will touch upon a wide range of subject areas including Korean architecture, music, art and more. The first lecture to kick off the series will be conducted by architect Hwang Doo-jin, who will discuss “Modernism in Asia”
Feb. 28, 2013