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Exports to US reach all-time high, widen gap with China
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Trump rekindles criticism: US forces defending 'wealthy' S. Korea 'free of charge'
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Samsung chip business back on track, logs W1.9tr operating profit in Q1
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[Music in drama] Rekindle a love that slipped through your fingers
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S. Korea discussed possible participation in AUKUS Pillar 2 with Australia: defense minister
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Hopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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On May Day, labor unions blast Yoon's foreign nanny proposal
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Seoul Metro to seek legal action against malicious complaints
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Natl. Assembly to pass bill mandating new probe into Itaewon tragedy
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Paul McCartney: Rock’s patriarch still going strong at 70
LONDON (AFP) ― His ballad “Yesterday” is one of the most covered songs in history ― but as he turned 70 on Monday, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney showed no signs of settling back to reflect on his extraordinary past.Fresh from wowing huge crowds at Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee concert and with another headline gig ― the London Olympics opening ceremony ― booked for next month, retirement looks a way off for the British legend.“If I’m really enjoying this, why retire?” the most prolific, most c
June 19, 2012
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The rising U.S. artist Hernan Bas holds first exhibition in Korea
Visual artist invites viewers to a world of fantasy and tests their beliefs The Miami-born Cuban-American artist Hernan Bas is a prominent young artist in the contemporary art world who has attracted worldwide attention lately with his dreamy, imaginary paintings with expressive and bold brushwork.His first exhibition in Korea, also his first in Asia, at PKM Trinity Gallery in Seoul features five paintings, 14 photographs and a film, all put together under the theme of “a brief suspension of dis
June 19, 2012
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My Afternoon revives lyrical K-pop from the ’90s
Composer of Girls’ Generation songs offers musical cure for broken heartsThis is part of a series featuring new hallyu stars. ― Ed.K-pop from the ’90s is back. Songs with sentimental lyrics and melodies are enjoying a quiet revival in Korea’s music scene. My Afternoon, a duo of star composer Hwang Hyun and singer Agnes, is one of several outfits trying to deliver a different aspect of K-pop and present an alternative to music fans tired of strong beats and flashy performances by idol groups.“Pro
June 19, 2012
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Big-name musicals hit Seoul’s theaters
‘Chicago,’ ‘Hairspray’ to offer stirring entertainmentThis summer Seoul’s musical scene is packed with more top-name shows than ever.One of the most anticipated shows “Wicked” had a successful opening last month, while local production “Bungee-Jump” and the 1983 Broadway musical “La Cage aux Folles” are slated to kick off their first runs next month.Adding to the excitement is the opening of two big-name musicals this month ― “Chicago” and “Hairspray.” Both shows have been performed in Seoul be
June 19, 2012
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New York’s subway performers begin annual tryouts for prime space
NEW YORK ― Luke Folger was in a mild state of panic. His one-man-band contraption had gone dead in front of three rows of judges, and time was ticking by. Folger knelt on the floor of Grand Central Terminal and rummaged through a jumble of cables and plugs, trying to figure out what was wrong.A violinist-juggler act was waiting to take the stage. So were an urban-acid-jazz guitarist and a onetime “American Idol” contestant. Perhaps worst of all: Another one-man band was in the wings, his snare d
June 18, 2012
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Summer evenings with Beethoven sonatas
Classical artists explore dramatic and passionate life of BeethovenThere is apparently no specific reason why many classical artists have chosen Beethoven sonatas for their recitals and recordings this year. Starting with pianist Kim Sun-wook’s two-year-long project to perform all 32 of Beethoven’s piano sonatas, the so-called “Beethoven fever” continued with rookie Lim Hyun-jung releasing her debut album of 30 sonatas by the great German composer. “Beethoven’s life was full of challenges but, a
June 18, 2012
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Yeowoorack fest kicks off its third edition
Gugak-themed theater fest features Lee Ja-ram, Yang Bang-eonOur music is here, our music is here.Yeowoorak, which is an abbreviation for the Korean sentence “Yeogi Woori Eeumagee Itda,” meaning “our music (gugak) is here,” is kicking off its third edition with some of today’s most acclaimed artists.The gugak-themed festival is directed by Korean-Japanese pianist Yang Bang-eon this year. A total of 13 artistic groups are participating ― comprised of both gugak artists and musicians from other mus
June 18, 2012
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The Gaga saga
The recent Lady Gaga brouhaha in Indonesia has been seen as a conflict between Muslim conservatives and the decadence of the West, represented by the music and stage antics of the American female performer.No one, however, seemed to notice that in the midst of this fierce battle dangdut got caught in the crossfire. (Dangdut is a genre of Indonesian popular music that is partly derived from Malay, Arabic, and Hindustani music.)The disappointment over the gig cancellation was so great that support
June 18, 2012
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Radiohead mourns crew member’s death
British rock band Radiohead said Sunday it was “shattered” by the death of one of its crew members in a stage collapse in Toronto.Scott Johnson, 33, of Doncaster, England, was killed Saturday in the accident prior to the band’s concert at Downsview Park. Three other stage workers were injured.“We have all been shattered by the loss of Scott Johnson, our friend and colleague,” the band said in a st
June 18, 2012
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Ten Tenors of Australia to perform in Seoul
The Ten Tenors, dubbed the “Hero of Popera,” will perform at Sejong Center in central Seoul on Monday and Tuesday, marking the group’s third appearance before South Korean audiences following shows in 2008 and 2009.The Ten Tenors (also known as TTT or “The TEN”) is an Australian musical group that has toured worldwide. In a typical set, the group performs Queen standards including “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “The Show Must Go On,” in addition to tracks from a Meat Loaf medley, AC/DC and many more. T
June 17, 2012
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UNESCO designations focus on ‘preservation’
Secretary-general of UNESCO Korea speaks on various conflictsincluding Arirang Prize controversyIn October of 2009, the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea officially announced it would abolish the UNESCO-Arirang Prize, terminating its funding for the prize. The award, first established in 2001, was created to honor individuals or groups who protect spaces or forms of traditional cultural expression, that are listed in the UNESCO “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanit
June 17, 2012
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K-pop groups to hold concerts at Yeosu Expo
YEOSU -- Dozens of K-pop groups and popular singers will hold a series of separate concerts at the World Expo here starting this week, organizers said Sunday. The move is part of efforts by organizers to increase the number of visitors to the quadrennial fair, which opened on May 12 for a 93-day run. A four-member boy band 2AM will hold its concert at the Expo venue on Tuesday, followed by
June 17, 2012
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Stage collapses before Radiohead concert; 1 dead
Toronto (AP) -- A massive stage collapse hours before a Radiohead concert was to begin Saturday left one person dead and three others injured, officials said.Emergency Medical Services deputy commander David Viljakainen said a man who was trapped under the rubble was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said he was in his mid-30s.A 45-year-old man was hospitalized with a head injury and two oth
June 17, 2012
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Eyelike
Emeli Sande stuns with her debutEmeli Sande “Our Version of Events” (Capitol)For at least the next year or so, every U.K. female singer who has a soulful voice and favors ballads has to deal with an unenviable fate -- being compared with fellow Brit Adele.That’s what Emeli Sande is facing with her debut, “Our Version of Events.” It doesn’t help that Emeli Sande’s real name is Adele -- she started using her middle name when the current queen of pop became a sensation. Also like Adele, Sande has s
June 15, 2012
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Jamiroquai to make Seoul comeback
Jamiroquai, one of the world’s most famous acid jazz bands, is returning to dazzle Korean fans. For the first time in four years, the band will hold a concert on Aug. 22 at the Jamsil Gymnasium in Seoul, its Korean promoter said in a press release.The band had tremendous success in the previous concert in Seoul with tickets sold out in just five minutes.With the release of its seventh album “Rock Dust Light Star” in 2010, Jamiroquai began its world tour holding 83 concerts around the world. For
June 15, 2012
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Lady Gaga in hot water over Bangkok concert
First she made a joke about buying a fake rolex. Now Thailand's culture ministry has filed a complaint to police against Lady Gaga for misuse of the Thai flag during her show last month.The ministry said the part of Lady Gaga's performance when she wore a traditional headdress and sat on a motorcycle in a skimpy outfit with a Thai flag trailing behind was "inappropriate and hurt Thai people's sent
June 15, 2012
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Lyrical abstraction artist Georges Mathieu dies
PARIS (AFP) ― The French artist Georges Mathieu, who from the 1940s pioneered the movement known as lyrical abstraction, has died aged 91, his family said Tuesday.Georges Victor Mathieu d’Escaudoeuvres, who in the 1950s and 1960s was one of France’s best known artists on the international scene, died Sunday in a hospital in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt.He launched the movement in 1947 with an exhibit entitled “Lyrical Abstraction” featuring paintings characterised by expressions of m
June 13, 2012
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‘La Boheme’ outdoors to light up summer nights
5 billion won project features opera singer Angela Gheorghiu and conductor Chung Myung-whun of Seoul Philharmonic OrchestraAlmost ten years ago, Korean agencies started to bring in foreign opera productions, staging them at big venues in Seoul and selling tickets at record-high prices. There was “Turandot” staged in May 2003 at the Sangam World Cup Stadium and four months later, “Aida” at Jamsil Stadium. The two outdoor opera productions drew huge media attention at the time thanks to the grande
June 13, 2012
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Thousands of JYJ fans from Japan to visit Korea
Over 7,000 Japanese K-pop fans will visit South Korea late June to attend an event held by boy-band JYJ, its agency said Wednesday.Cjes Entertainment said the 2012 JYJ Membership Week will host 15,000 Korean fans along with 7,024 Japanese fans that will visit Korea to attend the large-scale fan event.“No other Hallyu star has been able to gather such a huge flock of fans in a single event,” claimed the agency. It alleged the influx of Japanese fans were “the largest in scale since the foundation
June 13, 2012
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Adele addresses her weight issue
British pop star Adele made news this week admitting to have worn four pairs of Spanx under the dress she wore at the 2012 Grammys.“I had three or four pairs of Spanx on that night but I loved it,” said the iconic winner of six Grammys.She had to take off two layers before bedazzling the audience with her smash hit, “Rolling in the Deep,” for her Grammy performance.The singer also talked about how she had passed out in her first dress, which had a built-in corset that was much too tight. Altho
June 13, 2012