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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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Yoon seeks rebound, taps 5-term lawmaker as chief of staff
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Medical standoff deepens as doctors reject new med school plan, talks
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[Herald Interview] Why Toss invited hackers to penetrate its system
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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S. Korean envoys convene to navigate strategy amid Middle East tensions
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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles into sea: JCS
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Samsung, SK hynix investors dump shares on Nvidia crash
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Suspect in murder of girlfriend's mugshot, name made public
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'Blessed' Kardashian announces baby with Kanye West
U.S. reality television star Kim Kardashian is expecting a baby with her boyfriend rapper Kanye West, she announced Monday, saying she was "blessed.""It's true!! Kanye and I are expecting a baby," she wrote in a blog post entitled "New Year, New Beginnings," as global celebrations were under way to ring in 2013."We feel so blessed and lucky and wish that in addition to both of our families, his mom and my dad could be here to celebrate this special time with us," added the 32-year-old."Looking f
Jan. 1, 2013
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MBC Gayo Daejejeon to be broadcast live in Japan
The annual New Year’s celebration concert the MBC Gayo Daejejeon Korean Music Festival will be broadcast live in Japan this year.The music festival will be available for viewing in various movie theaters across Japan including in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Niigata.This year’s festival will feature a total of 45 acts including performances by some of the most recognized names in the K-pop industry, such as Big Bang, 2NE1, TVXQ, Super Junior, Beast, Kara, SHINee, Sistar and others. This year’s Gayo D
Dec. 27, 2012
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'Odd Couple' actor Jack Klugman dies in U.S.
Jack Klugman, the prolific, craggy-faced character actor and regular guy who was loved by millions as the messy one in TV's “The Odd Couple” and the crime-fighting coroner in “Quincy, M.E.,” died Monday, a son said. He was 90. Klugman, who lost his voice to throat cancer in the 1980s and trained himself to speak again, died with his wife at his side.“He had a great life and he enjoyed every moment of it and he would encourage others to do the same,” son Adam Klugman said.Jack Klugman apparently
Dec. 25, 2012
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Miss USA Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss Universe
A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described “cellist-nerd’’ brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the first time in more than a decade when she won the televised contest Wednesday.Olivia Culpo beat out 88 other beauty queens to take the title from Leila Lopes of Angola during the two-hour competition at the Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Culpo wore a tight navy blue mini-dress with a sequined bodice as she walked on stage for the compet
Dec. 20, 2012
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U.S. school shooting forces Hollywood schedule changes
NEW YORK (AP) ― The Connecticut school shooting compelled Hollywood to air disclaimers before violent television shows, swap some programs for others, cancel film openings and present somber specials on daytime TV shows that are usually more focused on entertainment.The responses came in addition to news specials on Friday’s killing of 27 people, most of them school children, in Newtown, Connecticut, by a gunman who later took his own life.Showtime gave its viewers a special warning Sunday befor
Dec. 19, 2012
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Celebs make wacky pledges to get out vote
Celebrities encouraged youngsters to vote in the 18th presidential election on Wednesday, pledging eccentric feats should there be a high turnout.The stars’ pledges were aimed at getting voter turnout to 70 percent or above.Comedian Park Sung-kwang announced on TV show “Gag Concert” on Sunday that “December 19th is the presidential election. It is not just a holiday we have awaited for the last five years but it is a day we are going to determine our future.” The “Gag Concert” team plans to open
Dec. 19, 2012
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‘Family Guy,’ ‘American Dad’ pulled after rampage
NEW YORK (AP) ― Hollywood has responded to the rampage at a Connecticut elementary school by pulling back on its offerings, and one star says the entertainment industry should take some responsibility for such violence.Fox pulled new episodes of “Family Guy” and “American Dad” that were to air Sunday to avoid potentially sensitive content. The originally scheduled episode of “Family Guy” had Peter telling his own version of the nativity story. The “American Dad” episode told the story of a demon
Dec. 16, 2012
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3 allegedly planned to kill Justin Bieber
An ex-con from New Mexico and his nephew planned to kill Justin Bieber and his bodyguard, police said. Mark Staake of Albuquerque was allegedly taking orders from a man he met while both were doing time in a prison in Las Cruces, N.M., KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reported. Dana Martin, who received two life sentences for the rape and murder of a Vermont teenager, was allegedly so obsessed with Bieber he has a picture of the Canadian teen pop sensation tattooed on his leg.Investigators say Martin also
Dec. 13, 2012
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Lee Hyori plans comeback some time in May
Multi-talented star Lee Hyori has spoken of her music comeback to the public. Lee said her comeback as a singer would take place next year in an appearance on “Kim Je-dong Talk Concert Season 4” on Dec. 8. “I am planning on making a comeback in May of next year,” said Lee during the program. “It will be dance music. Don’t think I won’t be able to do dance music just because I am old.” Lee’s management agency, B2M, said Lee is currently working on her album due to be released in the first half of
Dec. 12, 2012
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Henney guest-stars on ‘Hawaii Five-O’
Actor and model Daniel Henney appeared on this week’s episode of the U.S. TV series “Hawaii Five-O,” playing the role of a dangerous ex-convict. “Hawaii Five-O” is a police drama about a special task force that investigates crimes throughout the Hawaiian Islands. The show originally aired for 12 seasons on CBS from 1968 to 1980. Then in 2010, CBS launched a remake of the series starring Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan and Daniel Dae Kim. The drama is currently in its third season. Henney played the
Dec. 12, 2012
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Ex-model slams Victoria's Secret show
A former model says the Victoria's Secret TV special is not "wholesome," and criticizes producers for booking Canadian singer Justin Bieber to perform on it.Nicole Clark, a former fashion model who advises girls on the pitfalls of modeling, said the appearance by the 18-year-old pop star is "clear evidence" the lingerie maker is targeting teen and preteen girls."The practice some corporations use of applying the rule 'sex sells,' regardless of the cost, should not apply to our children," Clark s
Dec. 10, 2012
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Nurse who died after Kate hoax call was from India
A nurse found dead days after she took a crank call about the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge was originally from India, British police said Saturday, as details began to trickle out about the woman whose death has sparked anger at the Australian radio DJs behind the hoax.Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found dead early Friday at nurses' housing provided by London's King Edward VII hospital, where Prince William's wife, the former Kate Middleton, was being treated for acute morning sickness this week.
Dec. 9, 2012
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U.S. magician burned in Dominican TV ’stunt’
A magician from the United States said Monday he is getting medical treatment and pursuing legal action after the host of a TV show in the Dominican Republic set him on fire in an apparent stunt. Wayne Houchin said he is receiving treatments for burns on his face, scalp and hands that occurred when the guest host of the “Closer to the Stars,” program abruptly tossed a fistful of flaming liquid at him during a Nov. 26 taping of the show. “I am still in a lot of pain but I am recovering,
Dec. 4, 2012
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Protests flare in Bahrain for Kim Kardashian visit
Just hours after reality TV star Kim Kardashian gushed about her impressions of Bahrain, riot police fired tear gas to disperse more than 50 hardline Islamic protesters denouncing her presence in the Gulf kingdom.The clashes took place just before Kardashian opened the Bahrain branch of her Millions of Milkshakes shop.An Associated Press journalist saw protesters chanting “God is Great” near the shopping complex in Riffa, some 20 kilometers south of the capital Manama. The demonstrators were cle
Dec. 2, 2012
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Fifth ‘School’ series too close for comfort?
Whenever high school becomes central to a movie or TV series, the work almost certainly features a truckload of angst, puppy love and educational issues. KBS’ new teen drama, “School 2013” (working title), is no exception. In “School 2013,” leading lady and rom-com queen Jang Na-ra breaks out of her mold, playing an instructor who struggles to connect with her unruly students. The teaser unveiled at the drama’s press conference on Wednesday showed Jang shedding the bubbly persona of her previous
Nov. 29, 2012
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Rising hallyu star Park Si-hoo to take on ‘loser’ role
After a string of successes including hit dramas “Iljimae” and “The Princess’ Man,” actor Park Si-hoo is now trying out a new role as a wealthy, successful but petty-minded businessman in the upcoming SBS drama, “Cheongdam-dong Alice.”The romantic comedy is about a struggling young designer facing devastation and challenges after meeting a wealthy, arrogant businessman in Cheongdam-dong, one of the most affluent districts in Seoul. Alongside Park, acclaimed actresses Moon Geun-young and So E-hyu
Nov. 28, 2012
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K-pop acts dropped from Japan year-end music show
Japan's widely-watched year-end TV show will feature only Japanese acts this year, with popular South Korean performers left out of the line-up amid territorial frictions with Seoul.Taxpayer-funded broadcaster NHK insisted politics had played no role in the selection of performers for the New Year's Eve broadcast watched by up to 40 percent of the nation's TV audience.Korean girl groups KARA and Girls' Generation and male group Tohoshinki (TVXQ) were among the headline acts last year on "Kohaku
Nov. 27, 2012
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Winfrey confirms cancer false alarm
Oprah Winfrey announced she had a cancer scare last month, but offered few details to those gathered at an Oprah Magazine event in Los Angeles. The New York Times said Monday the 58-year-old media mogul surprised the largely female audience in mid-October by revealing how she thought the week before she might have breast cancer.Winfrey assured the crowd it was a false alarm; however, her best friend, broadcast journalist Gayle King, who was with her, became visibly upset, the newspaper said. An
Nov. 27, 2012
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Lil Wayne, 30, planning to retire
U.S. hip-hop star Lil Wayne says he is planning his retirement after 19 years in the music industry.The 30-year-old rapper is promoting his 10th solo album, “I Am Not a Human Being II,” which is set for release in February.Asked on MTV if the CD is part of his “Tha Carter” series of albums, Lil Wayne replied, “It‘s like a ’Carter V.‘”So, why not call it that?“Because I know y’all want me around for a little bit, and ‘Carter V’ is my last album,” Lil Wayne told MTV.com. “Man, I‘ve been rappin’ si
Nov. 25, 2012
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Report: Lindsay Lohan may have probation revoked
Lindsay Lohan is to be charged with lying to a police officer in Santa Monica, Calif., and her probation for a previous case will be revoked, TMZ reported. The 26-year-old actress was on probation when she told police she was not driving her Porsche last June as it crashed into an 18-wheel truck on Pacific Coast Highway, but she allegedly was behind the wheel, law-enforcement sources told the celebrity news website Monday. The “Freaky Friday” and “Mean Girls” star was placed on probation for sep
Nov. 22, 2012