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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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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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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korean envoys convene to navigate strategy amid Middle East tensions
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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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Limited whiskey sells for nearly $4,000 per bottle
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) ― A new U.S. whiskey reaches a new height in pricing, at nearly $4,000 per bottle and an expected $350 per shot.Limited-edition offerings have become commonplace as whiskey makers dabble in new flavors to lure customers. But the latest introduction by Michter’s Distillery LLC breaks into a pricing stratosphere that could reverberate across the industry.“This is kind of new territory,” said industry observer F. Paul Pacult, editor of the newsletter Spirit Journal. “It’s
FoodDec. 4, 2013
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Joo SW, Han JH win best dressed prizes at Herald·Donga TV Lifestyle Awards
Actor Joo Sang-wook and actress Han Ji-hye were named this year’s best dressers at the 2013 Herald·Donga TV Lifestyle Awards on Wednesday.Joo enjoyed much popularity this year for his role as the charismatic surgeon in the SBS drama series “Good Doctor,” while Han earned recognition for playing double roles in the MBC drama series “Pots of Gold.”Actress Kim So-yeon and actor Bae Soo-bin won the best style awards for their sense of style. Bae this year starred as a social outcast who falls in lov
CultureDec. 4, 2013
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Kim In-chul named new president of HUFS
Kim In-chul, a professor in the department of public administration at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, was named its new president, the university announced on Wednesday.Kim, 55, received 65 percent of votes by faculty members in the Nov. 22 election, and the school board confirmed the result on Wednesday, according to the university.He will begin his four-year term from March 2014, succeeding Park Chul.Kim previously served as a commissioner of the Board of Audit and Inspection and presid
PeopleDec. 4, 2013
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Analogue film era ends in Korea
The era of 35 mm film in South Korea‘s movie industry has been phased out in favor of digital projectors at major theaters across the nation. Cinecube, the only movie theater which supported analogue film screening, recently replaced its projectors with a digital model. As the arthouse theater opted for a digital system, Korean moviegoers have nowhere to watch latest films on the traditional reel. Cinemate, a film caption company, said it is closing down its business to focus on the digital post
CultureDec. 4, 2013
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[Photo News] 9muses makes its return with “Glue”
K-pop girl group 9muses made its comeback with a new single, “Glue,” on Wednesday.The nine-member group kicked off online sales of the song and released a music video on its official YouTube channel. The song’s lyrics are about a woman who is “glued” to the memories of her days with a boyfriend she recently split up with. It is a medium tempo dance number with a 1990s-style disco rhythm. 9muses will perform on cable channel Mnet’s “Mcountdown” for its comeback show on Thursday. (minsikyoon@heral
PerformanceDec. 4, 2013
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Businesses and artists forge ties
A total of 120 businesses and 120 individual artists or ensembles joined hands on Tuesday to nurture the arts as part of the Korean Mecenat program at a ceremony held at the Samcheonggak restaurant near downtown Seoul.According to the Korean Business Council for the Arts, the companies, including 47 new council members, will provide 4.7 billion won ($4.4 million) to artists ranging from Korean traditional music groups to actors and dancers. They will participate in the “Arts & Business” program
CultureDec. 3, 2013
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Seoul Players comedy blurs reality with fiction
Seoul Players takes a silly turn for its end-of-year performance, with “The Real Inspector Hound,” a comedy by Tom Stoppard.The farce centers on a play within a play, with two pompous theater critics sent to review the play initially commenting from the sidelines ― sometimes more about themselves than the murder mystery they are supposed to be evaluating. As the drama proceeds, the critics find themselves trapped in the action, and the boundary between the play’s onstage and offstage worlds is b
Expat LivingDec. 3, 2013
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HOPE to make Christmas jollier for kids going through tough times
Helping Others Prosper through English is looking for donations and volunteers for three Christmas for Children Programs this month.As well as professional entertainment from a clown magician and a Psy look-alike, HOPE will provide winter-related children’s games, fun English activities, homemade cookies and ice cream, and a visit from Santa.The events will be held Dec. 15 at the children’s cancer ward at Severance Hospital in Sinchon, Dec. 21 at Goodtree Children’s Center in Nowon-gu and Dec. 2
Expat LivingDec. 3, 2013
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CLASH concert to raise money for Angel House
CLASH is gearing up for its final charity show of the year Saturday, with music from Korean hip-hop artist Deegie and tenor Yong Joon Ho.CLASH brings together Korean and expat performers in hip-hop, rock and indie to perform charity concerts for different causes.This event will raise money for Angel House, a shelter for the disabled that is home to 50 people aged from 1 to 70.“The owner is also a disabled person who set up the house for one of her children, who is disabled,” said Kiki Katsika, o
Expat LivingDec. 3, 2013
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Jung Kuho immerses himself in dance and traditional Korean art
Celebrated fashion designer Jung Kuho is no stranger to dance performances, having directed a number of pieces in collaboration with the nation’s top troupes.Jung, who abruptly announced last month his departure from his 10-year position as executive director at Cheil Industries, which acquired his brand KUHO in 2003, is directing a dance piece for the third time. Under Jung’s leadership, the label’s sales have increased 13-fold over the past decade. Jung’s departure came about two months after
PerformanceDec. 3, 2013
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Reyle junks conventions of art
Piles of junk take up a corner of the gallery space with signs saying the clutter is not garbage to be removed. The blinking lights from fluorescent lamps and neon acrylic boards are also carefully placed for a seemingly artistic vibe. The junk installation is one of the recent works by German artist Anselm Reyle, a rising artist in the international contemporary art scene. His works are being showcased at Kukje Gallery until the end of the year. “These are pieces that we consider as garbage. So
PerformanceDec. 3, 2013
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Buddhist sect probes boozing monks
The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism on Tuesday expressed regret over a recent scandal in which some of its mid-ranking members were caught drinking at a training center. According to the country’s largest Buddhist sect, its internal audit department has launched an investigation into a recent revelation that 10 monks on Nov. 28 consumed more than three boxes of beer and a box of soju at the Korean Buddhism Culture Center in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province. The facility is intended for the prom
CultureDec. 3, 2013
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Bolshoi Theatre’s chief conductor Sinaisky quits
MOSCOW (AFP) ― The music director and chief conductor of the Bolshoi Theatre, Vassily Sinaisky, has quit, the theater’s spokeswoman said Monday, the latest blow to befall the legendary theater.Sinaisky presented his letter of resignation to the Bolshoi’s director, Vladimir Urin, and it was accepted, spokeswoman Yekaterina Novikova told AFP.The decision is effective immediately, she said.Sinaisky, who has been the Bolshoi’s leading conductor since 2010, was due to conduct Verdi’s opera “Don Carlo
PerformanceDec. 3, 2013
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French artist Laure Prouvost wins Britain’s Turner prize
LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland (AFP) ― French artist Laure Prouvost on Monday won Britain’s Turner prize for contemporary art for her video installation set among a mock-tea party setting, it was announced at a ceremony in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.“The jury thought her work was outstanding for its complex and courageous combination of images and objects in a deeply atmospheric environment,” said an official press release from Tate, the award’s partners.Young Irish actress Saoirse Ronan, who
PerformanceDec. 3, 2013
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Coen brothers coy about their development
NEW YORK (AP) ― “If you’re trying to assign the trait of maturity to us, frankly, it won’t wash.”A conversation with the filmmaking brothers Ethan and Joel Coen has only just gotten started when Ethan, quite gleefully, puts a stop to any discussion of growth, evolution or development. Now in their late 50s, the Coens have a host of awards, including best picture for their tense, bone-dry Cormac McCarthy adaptation “No Country for Old Men.” Their last film, the much Oscar-nominated Charles Portis
FilmDec. 3, 2013
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Kim Hyun-joong’s pretty boy days over?
Heroes are the idols of many a wee child’s dreams. All those action figures and games play into the fantasy of being that charismatic warrior that everyone looks up to. For hallyu star Kim Hyun-joong that fantasy has become reality. The 26-year-old K-pop idol is returning to the small screen as Shin Jeong-tae, a swift-fisted thug who grows up to be the best fighter in the land. Kim’s new series, titled “Inspiring Generation” (working title), represents his first since MBC rom-com romp, “Naughty
TelevisionDec. 3, 2013
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Jang Geun-suk donates W100m to typhoon victims
Hallyu entertainer Jang Geun-suk has donated approximately 100 million won ($94,200) to UNICEF to help with typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines, where thousands have died and millions more have been displaced without food or water. “Jang Geun-suk receives love and support from his fans from all over the world, especially with his reappearance on the small screen. He wants to give back to his fans through this donation,” a representative of the star said in a statement.Jang began working as
Dec. 3, 2013
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Jang Jae-in joins Mystic 89
Singer-songwriter Jang Jae-in has signed with agency Mystic 89, joining a pool of other talented artists such as Cho Jung-chi, Lim Kim and Park Ji-yoon. “Jang Jae-in is a unique singer-songwriter unlike anyone in Korea,” the agency said in a statement, adding, “Not only musically, but as a brand and beauty model she is a diverse artist and is a good addition to Mystic 89.” Jang became recognized for her unique voice and talent through popular audition program “Super Star K2” on Mnet in 2010. The
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Verbal Jint to release new version of ‘Take Care of Christmas’
Rapper and producer Verbal Jint will release a newly-arranged version of his song “Take Care of Christmas” to celebrate the season. The new track will also include a featured mystery artist. The single will be released online on Friday at noon. “‘Take Care of Christmas’ will be produced by Verbal Jint himself,” a representative of the artist stated, adding, “He is also currently working on his upcoming 6th studio album.” “Take Care of Christmas” was originally included on his EP, “Go Easy 0.5,”
Dec. 3, 2013
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Citizens lose 1.64 kg under Seoul anti-obesity program
About 5,000 citizens each lost an average of 1.64 kilograms under a three-month Seoul City weight-loss project.A total of 5,812 Seoul residents aged 18 and older joined the program from July to September and shed a total of 9,580 kilograms in three months, Seoul City said.The municipal government launched the Healthy Weight Project 3.3.3 with a goal of 3,000 persons losing 3 kg in three months.It was the first collective anti-obesity program administered by a local government. Though the city fa
PeopleDec. 3, 2013