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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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Gov't appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
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[Eye Interview] 'If you live to 100, you might as well be happy,' says 88-year-old bestselling essayist
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From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
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Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
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S. Korea, China, Japan in talks to hold trilateral summit May 26-27: official
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Tim Burton’s monster carousel comes to Paris
PARIS (AFP) ― Peopled with lonely little monsters, dancing corpses and boggle-eyed creatures from the underworld, Tim Burton’s cult universe comes to Paris this week with a show that journeys through his life’s work.Some 500 sketches ― the starting point for all Burton’s films ― whisk visitors deep into the U.S. director’s surreal inner world, with gothic doodles dating back to his misfit childhood in Burbank, a bland suburb of Los Angeles.“These are things that were never meant to be seen by an
March 7, 2012
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Controversy grows over recording of JYJ allegedly assaulting fans
Controversy over fans invading the privacy of K-pop stars and the performers’ sometimes violent reactions is growing after the release of an audio recording of JYJ allegedly hitting and swearing at fans.The 10-minute clip released by online news site Dispatch on Tuesday appears to feature Park Yu-cheon cursing at a fan on the phone, accusing them of invading his privacy. The clip is reported to be from 2009.What appears to be another member, Kim Jae-jung, can also be heard assaulting and threate
March 7, 2012
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Lady Gaga sets Twitter fan record
Lady Gaga walks through the campus prior to an event at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012.(AP)Lady Gaga has become the first person to amass20 million followers on Twitter.The pop star cracked the milestone on Monday, beating out other pop culture luminaries such as Just
March 7, 2012
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Sherman, composer of Disney songs, dies
LONDON (AFP) ― Robert B. Sherman, the composer of the “Mary Poppins” song “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and other Disney classics, has died in London aged 86, his publicist said on Tuesday.“He died peacefully yesterday,” a spokeswoman for Stella Richards Management told AFP, without giving any further details.New York-born Sherman and his brother Richard worked as staff composers for Disney between 1960 and 1973, during which time they wrote more than 200 songs for 27 films and two dozen
March 7, 2012
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Singing prodigy Charice to perform in Seoul
Charice, a YouTube star who was introduced to the world through South Korean TV show “Star King” in 2007 is returning to the Korean audience. After huge success in the United States and Europe, Charice, an 18-year-old Filipina with an incredible voice, will hold her first live show in Seoul on March 21.“Without ‘Star King’ I would never have been noticed. I owe a lot to that show and am honored to be back,” she said in an e-mail interview.She was praised by Oprah Winfrey as “the most talented gi
March 6, 2012
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K-pop star JYJ under fire for hitting and cursing fans
An audio recording confirmed a rumor that two members of K-pop group JYJ assaulted and cursed at fans, accusing them of invasion of privacy. The 10-minute clip released by online news outlet Dispatch on Tuesday features Park Yu-cheon swearing at a fan on the phone.Kim Jae-jung can also be heard beating and threatening his fans. Kim then warns the victims not to report it to the police. The fans had followed Kim to a bar, Dispatch reported.“Do I have to live like this? I’ve been troubled because
March 6, 2012
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U.K.’s Tate Gallery buys Ai Weiwei’s ‘Sunflower Seeds’
LONDON (AFP) ― Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has sold part of his “Sunflower Seeds” installation to Britain’s Tate Gallery, it said on Monday.The London gallery has bought around eight million of the 100 million porcelain seeds, which covered the floor of the Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall in 2010, for an undisclosed figure.The public was initially able to walk over the 1,000-square-meter carpet of seeds when they went on show, but the work was later cordoned off when dust created by the porcel
March 6, 2012
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IBM making the Louvre smarter
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) ―IBM on Monday revealed an alliance with the venerable Louvre Museum to use sensors, real-time data analysis and other Internet Age tools to make the museum smarter.IBM’s “building whisperer” has been listening to the Louvre to make the famed Paris museum better at protecting art, saving energy, and staying open for its millions of annual visitors.“It is not a job; it is a mission,” said IBM industry solutions vice president David Bartlett, whose passion for figuring out how
March 6, 2012
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Photo show captures Bob Dylan, rock star in the making
PARIS (AFP) ― Rare photographs of Bob Dylan, shot over a year-long period in the mid-1960s, go on show in Paris on Tuesday in an exhibit that captures the moment the protest folk singer morphed into cult rock star.From 1961 to 1966, Dylan wrote seven albums that marked the history of pop, but also underwent a radical transformation between the first, “Bob Dylan,” and the last, “Blonde on Blonde.”Entitled “Bob Dylan: The Rock Explosion 1961-66,” the Paris show centres on 60 rare shots by the New
March 6, 2012
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Coldplay performs to defend freedom of expression
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Coldplay and Mumford and Sons were among the performers here late Sunday at an Amnesty International concert organized in defense of freedom of expression. The show marked the first time that the “Secret Policeman’s Ball” ― organized by Amnesty International since 1976 ― was held in the United States.Television comedian Jon Stewart was among the performers, sharing the stage with a fake Kim Jong-un, who wanted to dominate the stage at all cost.U.S. actor Ben Stiller and Briton D
March 6, 2012
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Pop stars flock to Korea
Lady Gaga, Lenny Kravitz to hold their first concerts in SeoulSeoul becomes the center of pop music this spring with a number of world-famous musicians and celebrities coming to the city to hold their own concerts. U.S. pop diva Lady Gaga kicks off her “The Born This Way Ball” world tour at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul, one of the biggest sports and concert venues in Korea, on April 27. The concert will be “the first-ever pop electro opera” and is the first full-fledged concert in Seoul by Gaga.
March 5, 2012
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U.K. envoy visits South Gyeongsang
Scott Wightman, British Ambassador to Korea, made his first visit to South Gyeongsang Province on Monday to promote the upcoming London Olympics and express his interest in South Gyeongsang-based corporations.During his visit to the province, Wightman had a meeting with the province governor, Kim Doo-gwan, in the provincial government building in Changwon. He reportedly said British corporations have a lot to learn from Korean ones during the meeting. He promoted the upcoming London Olympics Ga
March 5, 2012
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Romanian opera diva debuts in Washington
Romanian opera diva Angela Gheorghiu was hailed Saturday in Washington as she made her opera debut in the U.S. capital, 20 years after launching her international career in London.Gheorghiu, 46, was treated to several standing ovations for her recital largely of works by Jules Massenet at the Kennedy Center, with excerpts from the operas “Cherubin,” “Manon” and “Le Cid.”Although she has sung many times at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Gheorghiu had never performed in Washington until now.A
March 5, 2012
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Rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose dies aged 64
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― Rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose, who formed the band that bore his name and performed with some of rock’s heavy hitters, has died.His booking agent, Jim Douglas, says Montrose died Saturday at his home in Millbrae, California. He was 64.Douglas says Montrose had been in declining health for some time, battling prostate cancer and what Douglas termed “personal demons.’’In addition to forming his own band in 1973, Montrose performed with a number of musicians, including Sammy H
March 5, 2012
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Korean rock bands to take on North America
Korean rock bands are making inroads into the United States and Canada this month in a bid to introduce the country’s unique indie music culture to the West.“From indie clubs to international festivals, SEOULSONIC pushes the tempo of Korean music acts making waves across and beyond Asia,” said DFSB
March 5, 2012
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Celebrities hold concert to support North Korean defectors in China
Amid growing public criticism of Beijing for forcibly deporting North Korean defectors to their home country, about 30 Korean celebrities were to hold a concert Sunday evening to urge China to stop the repatriations.The concert at Yonsei University’s 100th Memorial Hall in Seoul was to be hosted by “Cry with Us,” an organization recently formed by celebrities including actor Cha In-pyo, his actress wife Shin Ae-ra, veteran singer Yoon Bok-hee, comedian Park Mi-sun and pop singer Ivy. Some 30 tee
March 4, 2012
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Japanese culture center seeks common understanding
Aside from pop culture, sharing of academic and artistic content also important: Director MichigamiThis is the fifth of the series introducing cultural centers of different countries in Seoul. ― Ed. As is evident from the popularity of Girls’ Generation and Jang Geun-suk, Japan has continued to be charmed by Korea’s popular culture ever since the mega hit TV series “Winter Sonata” captured Japanese hearts. In Seoul, on the other hand, it’s not hard to spot a number of shelves dedicated to Japane
March 4, 2012
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Korean rock bands to take on North America
SEOULSONIC to take bands to South By Southwest, Canadian Music WeekKorean rock bands are making inroads into the United States and Canada this month in a bid to introduce the country’s unique indie music culture to the West.“From indie clubs to international festivals, SEOULSONIC pushes the tempo of Korean music acts making waves across and beyond Asia,” said DFSB Kollective, a Seoul-based music agency. The project features talented Korean rock bands Yellow Monsters, 3rd Line Butterfly and Cryin
March 4, 2012
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Mariah Carey returns to stage since giving birth
NEW YORK (AP) ― Mariah Carey made her return to the stage since giving birth to twins in diva-like form: She changed her shoes after singing two songs and touched up her hair and makeup in a sleek, sleeveless black dress, all in front of an eager audience.Carey, who gave birth to fraternal twins via C-section in April, performed for a few hundred fans Thursday night at New York’s Gotham Hall.Of her return she said: “I didn’t realize this was a big deal.’’The Grammy winner sang a number of her hi
March 4, 2012
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Pop Music“Budapest Saxophone Quartet”: The Budapest Saxophone Quartet from Hungary will perform at Chungmu Art Hall on March 12 in collaboration with renowned Korean artists including Soprano Kim Hee-jung, Pianists Ha Soon-won and musical actress Choi Jung-won. Formed in 1995, the quartet was the first group of four saxophonists to play not only classical music but also other music genres such as jazz and pop. In 2009, the quartet performed in Korea with legenday film music composer Enrio Morric
March 2, 2012