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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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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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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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[Herald Interview] Son Suk-ku chooses to be swayed by others in navigating life
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Industrial art attack
Old tobacco factory hosts international craft biennale; soy sauce factory spruces upTwo of South Korea’s oldest and dullest-looking factories have been given a makeover. Although they may not be as dazzling as Willy Wonka’s magical factory in Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the old
Sept. 16, 2011
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Classical Music“Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra”: The world-renowned Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Simon Rattle, will come to Seoul again for concerts for two days on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16. Sponsored by Samsung Electronics and organized by Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation, the first ev
Sept. 16, 2011
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Countdown (Korea)Opening Sept. 29Action. Drama. Directed by Heo Jong-ho. Debt collector Tae Geon-ho (Jeong Jae-young), who lost his son five years ago, one day finds out he has liver cancer. The only way for him to survive is to get a liver transplant in the next 10 days, from a woman named Cha Ha-y
Sept. 16, 2011
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U.K.’s Katy B is a girl ’On A Mission’Katy B,“On A Mission”(Rinse FM / Columbia Records) Katy B, the so-called “queen of dubstep,” recently was nominated for the 2011 Mercury Music Prize for her debut album, “On a Mission.” And her competition included more established U.K. artists such as Adel
Sept. 16, 2011
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Rod Lurie remakes classic ‘Straw Dogs’ for a new generation
Rod Lurie, director of the politically charged dramas “Deterrence,” “The Contender” and “Nothing but the Truth,” has spent plenty of time in the hot seat. But the controversies over those movies are nothing compared to the tempest that is certain to accompany his latest film: a remake of Sam Peckinp
Sept. 16, 2011
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Brad Pitt calls life with Aniston uninteresting
Sept. 16, 2011
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Pianist wins prize at Romanian competition
Korean pianist Sohn Jeung-beum last week won the second prize at the George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, Romania, Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation announced Wednesday.Known as one of the biggest classical music international competitions in Eastern Europe, the event is being held e
Sept. 15, 2011
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S. Korean maestro meets N. Korea artists
A renowned South Korean conductor attended orchestra performances and met artists on a visit to Pyongyang aimed at promoting cultural exchanges and ease tensions, state media said Wednesday.Chung Myung-whun, who leads the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and also serves as a UNICEF “goodwill ambassador,
Sept. 15, 2011
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‘Prince Puzzle’ goes missing at royal palace
Its title and the location almost perfectly complement each other. But the plot? Not so much. “Prince Puzzle,” a musical which is being held at Gyeonghuigung ― one of the five grand palaces in Seoul built by the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) ― delivers a heart-wrenching story of young star-crossed love
Sept. 15, 2011
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Will the second time be a charm for Choi Si-won?
Super Junior idol returns to the action blockbuster in KBS drama series ‘Poseidon’Will boy band idol-and-actor Choi Si-won score a ratings success this time around?After starring in two not-so-successful dramas, he is taking a third stab with a series that has been mired in controversy. “Poseid
Sept. 15, 2011
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FBI hunt hackers over Scarlett Johansson nude photos
The FBI is probing allegations that a number of Hollywood celebrities have been hacked, after semi-naked pictures of Scarlett Johansson leaked onto the Internet, the agency said Wednesday.The photos, apparently taken by the actress herself, were published on gossip websites, while there were reports
Sept. 15, 2011
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Stone-headed family and Chinese artists
Sun Yuan and Peng Yu break boundaries, seek freedom at Arario Gallery SeoulSix wax figures, apparently a family, sit on sofas set in Arario Gallery Seoul in Samcheong, Seoul. They look freakishly human, all dressed up and accessorized, except for one strange thing: They have big stones where their h
Sept. 14, 2011
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Lady Gaga, Bono to play in concert for Clinton Foundation
Sept. 14, 2011
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It’s BIFF now
Busan International Film Festival to kick off with new vision for future; annual event to run Oct. 6-14It is now BIFF, not PIFF.Previously known as Pusan International Film Festival, Korea’s first and largest international film bash is getting a new acronym for its name, along with a new, exclusive
Sept. 13, 2011
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Kang’s departure leaves popular TV shows in trouble
Four of Korea’s most popular TV shows are at risk after popular host Kang Ho-dong abruptly announced Friday that he would “tentatively” retire from the entertainment industry due to public uproar over his evasion of tax.Earlier, on Monday, Kang had apologized to the public for failing to properly de
Sept. 13, 2011
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‘High Kick 3’ unveiled
Director Kim Byung-wook promises aggressive launch for semi-hopeful tale of young underdogsThe unveiling of the long-awaited third installment to MBC’s wildly popular “High Kick” sitcom series did not disappoint. True to form, the brief preview reel at the drama’s press conference Thursday unleashed
Sept. 13, 2011
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SpongeBob in hot water from study of 4-year-olds
CHICAGO (AP) — The cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants is in hot water from a study suggesting that watching just nine minutes of that program can cause short-term attention and learning problems in 4-year-olds. This undated file image released by Nickelodeon shows a scene from the animate
Sept. 13, 2011
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Top show host announces "semi-retirement" over tax evasion allegations
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Kang Ho-dong, one of South Korea's top comedians, said Friday that he is tentatively retiring from the entertainment world following a public uproar over tax evasion.A local media reported on Monday that Kang, 41, was audited by the national tax agency and ordered to pay "
Sept. 9, 2011
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Exhibitions“Agony and Ecstasy”: 22 among business mogul and noted collector Franois Pinault’s impressive art collection is brought to Seoul. Exhibits include paintings, sculptures, installation works and photos by four renowned contemporary artists ― Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Cindy Sherman and Takas
Sept. 9, 2011
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Campbell’s slow exit should be heardGlen Campbell“Ghost on the Canvas” (Surfdog)Given the circumstances of its release, it would be wonderful to say how Glen Campbell’s presumably final album is an unmitigated triumph. Not quite, though it came closer than anyone had a right to expect.An in-demand s
Sept. 9, 2011