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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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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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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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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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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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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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Scholar claims discovery of King Sejong’s official cap
A local scholar claimed Wednesday an official cap that belonged to King Sejong (1418-1450), inventor of Korea’s writing system Hangeul, has been found in South Korea more than 500 years after it was stolen by Japanese invaders.The discovery of the cap called “Ikseongwan,” if confirmed, is expected to provide a new milestone in the study of Korean history as a rare relic from the early years of the Joseon (1392-1910).As important as the hat itself are a few pages of old documents related to the w
Feb. 28, 2013
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KF to dispatch professors overseas in support of Korean studies
Korea Foundation is recruiting visiting professors or academics in the field of Korean language, history, economics and other culture-related studies to dispatch overseas to a handful of foreign universities with budding Korean Studies programs. The foundation is looking to recruit 11 professors to send to 11 different universities across the globe that are showing increasing numbers of students majoring in Korean Studies, including the University of Mississippi in the United States, Bogazici Un
Feb. 28, 2013
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Goethe Institut a nexus for German, Korean culture
After two years of renovation, the Seoul office of Goethe Institut, or the German Cultural Institute, is reopening at the cozy building on the hillside of Namsan Mountain in Seoul on March 6. The institute, a central place for German-enthusiasts in Korea, is holding a four-day event to mark the opening. Cultural highlights include a video-mapping projection by local artist group, Urbantainers, on March 6; exhibition by artist Ahn Kyu-chul; jam concert of samulnori master Kim Duk-soo and German j
Feb. 28, 2013
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Group: Unmarried are invisible, forgotten
Marriage is mentioned in more than 1,100 federal laws, same-sex marriage gets most headlines, but the unmarried are invisible, a U.S. non-profit group says.“The highly organized and vocal movement for same-sex marriage, has begun the process of garnering equal rights for a small constituency in this country,” Cindy Butler, executive director of Unmarried Equality, said in a statement.“While we support the right of anyone who wants to to get married, this movement reinforces the idea that marriag
Feb. 28, 2013
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Oeam Village: A walk into 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 have been designated UNESCO World Heritage items for international preservation. This year 15 cultural properties are on the tentative list, awaiting designation. This installation will explore Oeam Village, created 500 years ago, which still keeps the Joseon atmosphere. ― Ed.About 500 years ago Lee Sa-jong, a lo
Feb. 27, 2013
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Dior by Raf Simons on view in Seoul
The spring/summer collection by Christian Dior’s new artistic director Raf Simons is on view in Seoul. The French fashion house set up an in-store pop-up unit at multi-brand shop My Boon in Cheongdam-dong. The display presents Simons’ first ready-to-wear spring/summer collection for Christian Dior. The collection focuses on the structured silhouette of Dior’s iconic “bar” jacket and hyper-feminine take on tailoring. Dior’s “bar” suit, introduced in 1947, dubbed the “New Look” at the time, featur
Feb. 27, 2013
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Matinee concerts for everyone
With spring around the corner, concert halls are inviting music lovers to matinee performances. Held around noon, these concerts are a perfect opportunity to enjoy music and share a good lunch with friends during the week. The shows are not only music. For novices or those who find it difficult to stay focused during classical music performances, there are hosts who explain each piece and comment on the performances.“This year we are planning to adopt an interview session on stage, allowing the
Feb. 27, 2013
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Reptiles, amphibians can make kids sick
The right animal can be fun and educational in a childcare center but the wrong animal can make kids sick, a U.S. health official warned. Dr. Neil Vora, an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, said examples of risky pets include reptiles such as turtles, lizards and snakes, as well as amphibians such as frogs and salamanders -- all commonly carry salmonella.“Children younger than age 5 are at particularly high risk for serious illness with salmonella,” Vor
Feb. 27, 2013
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Spring-themed events to stimulate five senses
Various spring-themed events are being held to lure consumers who wish to enjoy outdoor activities as a warm breeze welcomes the new season.Several hotels in Seoul have opened strawberry dessert buffets where visitors can savor the many tastes of strawberries. More than 30 dishes are available, including tarts, meringues, macaroons and mille-feuille. The prices range from 35,000 won to 50,000 won. Also, spring-themed cooking classes are popping up. The food blogger who owns “Atelier Bom,” a baki
Feb. 27, 2013
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A museum dedicated to trickery and deception
The following is part of a series exploring unique museums, collections and the passionate collectors behind them. ― Ed.For those who have ever had the desire to possess a photo album filled with a collection of the most cherished and memorable moments of one’s life, such as walking down the red carpet; driving a Vespa down the streets of Santorini; having tea with King Sejong; or for those who like to take a walk on the wild side, having a cocktail on the beach with a shirtless, ripped Psy; the
Feb. 26, 2013
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People happier if they give than receive
No matter how much money -- or how little money -- people have, they feel happier after they give to others than buy for themselves, Canadian researchers say.Lead author Lara Aknin of Simon Fraser University in Vancouver said feeling good about spending money on someone else rather than for personal benefit may be a universal response among people in both impoverished countries and rich nations. Aknin and colleagues found a positive relationship between personal well-being and spending on others
Feb. 26, 2013
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Baroque specialists to recreate sound of the times
Imagine a music concert in the 18th century, before the time of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky or Mahler. The melody lines, chords and concert venue atmosphere were different ― it was only after the 19th century that ordinary people began to enjoy performances at large concert halls. Before that, classical music was for high society. Above all, musical instruments were a little different. Two Baroque music specialists are visiting Korea with their interpretations of Baroque music and instruments. The f
Feb. 25, 2013
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Korean, Japanese scholars join to denounce Japan over Dokdo claims
A Japanese scholar on Monday criticized the Japanese government for “scheming occupation of the Korea’s easternmost islets of Dokdo while still denying historical responsibility for its colonial rule (1910-1945).”Aligned with Korean historians here on March 1 for a press conference at Chondogyo Suunhoegwan in downtown Seoul, scholars from both countries will present historical documents supporting Korea’s sovereignty over the much-disputed rocky islets. On Monday, Park Sung-soo, honorary profess
Feb. 25, 2013
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Seoul City to invest W4.2b
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture said they would invest approximately 4.2 billion won in a total of 355 arts businesses to increase the number and promotion of cultural performances and exhibitions in the capital city. The selected businesses are in the areas of theater plays, dance, music, traditional performances, interdisciplinary arts, research, visual arts and others. The SFAC aims at enhancing the lives of citizens through the promotion of cul
Feb. 25, 2013
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Nordic Cool comes to Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) ― For the next month, the Kennedy Center will glow each night with blue light and shimmers of green, depicting the northern lights and signaling what has taken over its theaters and galleries inside.The cultural center has become an international museum and showplace for Northern European cultures with “Nordic Cool,’’ a festival that runs through March 17. It features music, theater and dance, as well as exhibitions, film, literature and cuisine.Light designer Jesper Kongshaug of
Feb. 25, 2013
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K-pop stars Psy, JYJ to perform at presidential inauguration ceremony
Music performances will add to the celebratory mood of the presidential inauguration ceremony on Monday. Singers, musicians and comedians will perform before thousands of people invited to the inauguration ceremony in the morning. K-pop sensation Psy and boy group JYJ will be among the entertainers who will help fire up the festive mood. Soprano Sumi Jo will also take the center stage, singing the national anthem with baritone Choi Hyun-soo during the event at which Park Geun-hye will be sworn
Feb. 24, 2013
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Master of abstract painting dies at 66
Lee Doo-shik, the country’s most respected abstract painter and a professor at Hongik University, passed away Saturday morning of a heart attack. He was 66. Lee, who was to retire from his teaching post at the end of February, was last seen in public on Friday when he attended an exhibition dedicated to him at the Hongki Museum of Art. He told the press, “I hate to leave the professorship but at the same time I am excited to try new things from scratch. I think the fact that collectors liked my
Feb. 24, 2013
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Exhibition to feature Seoul’s city walls
Seoul has been the center of Koreans’ lives since the establishment of the Joseon Kingdom (1391-1910). And the 18,627-meter Seoul City Wall has guarded the cosmopolitan area for more than 600 years through countless periods of hardship. Built for stabilizationThe founder of Joseon, King Taejo (1392-1398), had to stabilize the kingdom, which was still reeling from the fall of the previous state, Goryeo (918-1392), based in Gaeseng, now in North Korea. Based on Feng Shui principles, the wall set
Feb. 24, 2013
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Auction house withdraws Banksy art, BBC reports
The BBC is citing a Miami auction house as saying it has withdrawn from sale an artwork by secretive graffiti artist Banksy that was removed from the side of a north London store.The stencil of a young boy sewing Union Jack bunting vanished earlier this month, upsetting art lovers in the gritty Turnpike Lane area. It reappeared on the website of the Miami auction house, Fine Art Auctions, due to be sold Saturday with an estimated price of between $500,000 and $700,000.But the BBC reported that t
Feb. 24, 2013
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Blast from the past
Sixty-five-year-old antique collector Lee Seong-wook is a regular visitor to the Itaewon antique furniture street. Lee, who has been collecting antiques as a hobby since he was a young man, said the story that each piece told drew him to the antiques. “I can have a silent conversation with them. I am attracted to the story of each piece and its rarity,” said Lee, who was shopping at the Antique Village Gulliver, one of the antique shops in the foreigner-dense district of downtown Seoul. On the o
Feb. 22, 2013