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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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YFU Korea builds a bridge between Korea and Japan
The Youth for Understanding in Korea, a nonprofit student-exchange organization, is on a mission to build a bridge between Korea and Japan, according to its president.Shin Chung-ha, 73, the president of YFU International Korea, has been leading the organization since its foundation in 1989.He said YFU Korea’s program first started between Korea and Japan with the goal of “raising youth awareness and decreasing historical hostility between the two nations.”In the past 24 years, more than 500 stu
PeopleOct. 24, 2013
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UNESCO most likely to list kimchi as cultural heritage
(Yonhap) -- Kimchi, a spicy fermented cabbage side dish iconic of Korean food, is most likely to make it to UNESCO's list of cultural heritage, the government said Wednesday. The body that deliberates on new additions has categorized South Korea's "Kimjang; Making and Sharing Kimchi" as recommended for inscription, according to the Cultural Heritage Administration.The final decision is due in December when UNESCO's intergovernmental committee meets in Azerbaijan. The subsidiary body that
CultureOct. 23, 2013
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China’s travel law seen having temporary impact on tourism
The new Chinese travel law that prevents forced shopping trips and extra tour fees for overseas tour groups is having an immediate impact on the Korean tourism market, which has seen the number of Chinese tour groups take a tumble since the law came into effect on Oct. 1. According to Lotte Tour, a travel agency that handles Chinese tour groups, it has seen a large drop in the number of Chinese tour groups this month. “It went down drastically by around one-third or one-quarter of the usual,” sa
TravelOct. 23, 2013
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‘Gut’ greater art than cinema: Park
Media artist and filmmaker Park Chan-kyong grew up in southern Seoul, living in modern apartment complexes. He was raised Catholic by his parents, even serving as an altar boy as a youngster.It wasn’t until his university years that he became interested in Korea’s local shamanism. He majored in fine art at Seoul National University, and worked as a media artist and art critic ever since. “Up until college, I think I wasn’t too comfortable with the whole concept of it,” Park said during an interv
PerformanceOct. 23, 2013
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Ballet company goes modern
After “Swan Lake” and “Onegin,” leading ballet company Universal Ballet is presenting something a little different this month: they call the piece “This is Modern.”The piece is a collection of four different modern ballets: “Black Cake,” by Dutch choreographer Hans Van Manen, Spanish dancer and choreographer Nacho Duato’s “Duende” and Czech choreographer Jiri Kylian’s “Petite Mort” and “Sechs Tanze.”Compared to classical ballet, the show is said to highlight the different dance styles and flair
PerformanceOct. 23, 2013
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Joseon art to be displayed in San Francisco
A total of 71 artifacts reflecting the prosperity and cultural diversity of the Joseon period (1392-1910) will be displayed at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum from Friday. “In Grand Style ― Celebrations in Korean Art During The Joseon Dynasty” will be the first major U.S. exhibition to examine the legacy of the Yi dynasty ― among the world’s longest running ― that continues to resonate in Korean culture today, the organizers said. The exhibition is to feature four themes: what it meant to be
CultureOct. 23, 2013
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Holocaust survivor makes symphony debut with Ma
BOSTON (AP) ― A 90-year-old Holocaust survivor made his orchestral debut with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Tuesday to benefit a foundation dedicated to preserving the work of artists and musicians killed by the Nazis. Ma and George Horner received floral bouquets and a standing ovation from the audience of about 1,000 people in Boston’s Symphony Hall. They appeared to enjoy their evening, chatting briefly between numbers and walking off the stage hand-in-hand after taking a bow together.Before t
PerformanceOct. 23, 2013
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Psy returning to Seoul for four-day concert series
The gentlemanly Psy will be ringing in the holiday season by returning home and holding a special four-day solo concert series from Dec. 20-22 and on Christmas Eve at Seoul Olympic Park’s Gymnastics Stadium. The upcoming performances will mark his first concert in Korea in nearly eight months after his internationally broadcast “Happening” show in April, where the rapper attracted around 45,000 local concert goers on top of more than 130,000 fans tuning in online during the live feed. Psy has al
PerformanceOct. 23, 2013
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Americans warm to online dating: survey
WASHINGTON (AFP) ― Americans are growing more comfortable with online dating, and many are finding a spouse or partner in cyberspace, a survey showed Monday.The Pew Research Center found 11 percent of Internet users ― or some nine percent of all American adults ― said they have personally used an online dating site. That is a sharp increase from 2008, when just three percent of American adults had used online dating sites, Pew said.The survey found 66 percent of those who use online sites or app
CultureOct. 23, 2013
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Lesbian romance tale arrives with praise, whiff of scandal
NEW YORK (AP) ― “Blue is the Warmest Color” arrives in the United States from France this week ― and it’s bringing along some baggage. On the plus side, the intense and soulful lesbian romance carries a Palme D’Or from Cannes, awarded not only to director Abdellatif Kechiche but, in a rare gesture, to his lead actresses, who received effusive praise from jury head Steven Spielberg. It’s also done boffo box office in France. On the more complicated side, it carries a whiff of scandal ― in the fo
FilmOct. 23, 2013
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Sean Combs begins his all-music network
NEW YORK (AP) ― Sean Combs’ new Revolt channel launched with a nod to big dreams and its founder’s musical past, bringing a new outlet for music to television.Despite some technical glitches in its opening Monday, Combs aspires to nothing less than making Revolt the ESPN of music, with well-curated playlists and a strong focus on industry news.“I want to know, who is Taylor Swift?” Combs said. “Why is Miley Cyrus twerking? Why did Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake go on tour? Why did Kanye West call h
PerformanceOct. 23, 2013
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New layering ideas for spring looks
Korean womenswear designers presented new ideas for layering during the 2014 spring/summer Seoul Fashion Week as they incorporated lightweight fabrics as an add-on to their minimal, clean-cut looks.Designers created their own images of a city girl on the go that ranged from romantic, sporty, modern to classical. No matter what the image, the practical, comfortable looks should be added to the shopping list for the next season’s wardrobe. Organza, lace and shimmering fabrics were added on as the
Arts & DesignOct. 23, 2013
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Champagne’s Bouzy little secret
BOUZY, France (AFP) ― If ever there was a place destined to produce a cheeky tipple, it has to be the village of Bouzy in the champagne country of northern France.Yes, it really is pronounced “boozy” and that is not the only thing that stands out about this charming little corner of the wine world.All around stretch vineyards that produce the grapes to make the world’s most prestigious sparkling wine. For as far as the eye can see, bubbles are the business, and a lucrative one at that.Bouzy howe
FoodOct. 23, 2013
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Suu Kyi finally gets EU Sakharov rights prize
STRASBOURG (AFP) ― Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday finally received the EU’s Sakharov rights prize she won in 1990 at the height of a brutal military crackdown, but said her work was not yet done.Members of the European Parliament gave Nobel peace laureate Suu Kyi a standing ovation as she accepted the award from the parliament’s president Martin Schulz.“You demonstrate that people who fight for democracy will triumph in the end,” Schulz said. “I congratulate you. ... You a
PeopleOct. 23, 2013
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JYJ Park Yoo-chun denies dating rumors with a golfer
JYJ’s Park Yoo-chun denied a recent report that he is dating pro golfer Ahn Shin-ae.Park’s agency CJES Entertainment dismissed the rumors: “Park met Ahn Shin-ae with other acquaintances while he was learning to play golf, but they are not in a relationship.” Park’s agency and Ahn’s representative requested the public to refrain from speculating over untrue stories. The media spotlight was sparked by a local media report claiming that they were in a serious relationship.Ahn worked as an official
Oct. 23, 2013
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First Korean astronaut addresses controversy over MBA study in U.S.
Korea's first astronaut Yi So-yeon refuted Wednesday a lawmaker's claims that taxpayers' money spent on her has been a waste since she is pursuing a seemingly unrelated degree in business, saying that still her ultimate goal is to help advance Korean space technology."It was a decision I made after realizing that I can't live the rest of my life talking about what I did in space for 11 days. I chose to pursue an MBA because I want to be someone who connects science with investors," Yi told Yonha
PeopleOct. 23, 2013
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Seoul Players shadow Rocky Horror for Halloween
Seoul Players will be holding their annual “shadow-cast” performance of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Friday and Saturday.The event involves a screening of the film with a shadow cast of live actors in front, who will act out and dance the comedy-horror musical onstage at the same time.The show has become a Halloween tradition for the troupe, and audience participation and costumes are strongly encouraged.The show runs at Bull & Barrel in Itaewon, and starts 11 p.m. on Friday and 10 p.m. on
Expat LivingOct. 22, 2013
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Gangnam center to run communication workshop
Gangnam Global Business Center will host a free workshop on workplace communication in Korea.The workshop will be hosted by Chung Ha-jin, a communication specialist and chief researcher at the Culture Art Education Institute and the Korea Green Industry Development Institute Center. It will look at ways in which foreign businesspeople and workers can better communicate with their Korean employees, colleagues and supervisors. The workshop will take place on Oct. 31 at Coex in Samseong-dong from 7
Expat LivingOct. 22, 2013
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GIC opens applications for fall language classes
Gwangju International Center is running its next term of language classes from Nov. 5-Dec. 21.Classes are available in beginner and intermediate levels of Korean on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and Saturdays, depending on level.There are also specialist courses with a focus on either Korean speaking, pronunciation or entertainment on Saturday afternoons. TOPIK classes at all levels are offered on Saturdays and Tuesday and Thursday mornings.The center also runs Ja
Expat LivingOct. 22, 2013
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Kids’ soccer showdown to hit Yongin
Hundreds of kids will be convening on Yongin Soccer Center in Gyeonggi Province this weekend for the Asia Soccer Shootout Tournament.It is the first run for the tournament, organized by International Football Education and SporTour Agency, with 64 teams expected from across the country and overseas. IFE is a soccer school in Seoul run by expats. Its director of football Phil Neiland said that they decided to set up the tournament after seeing the effect the center had on the kids there, from sim
Expat LivingOct. 22, 2013