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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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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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Medical standoff deepens as doctors reject new med school plan, talks
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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[Herald Interview] Why Toss invited hackers to penetrate its system
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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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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Akdong Musician makes chart-topping comeback
Brother-sister duo Akdong Musician’s new track “Time and Fallen Leaves” topped major K-pop charts within hours of its release at midnight on Friday. Siblings Lee Chan-hyuk, 17, and Soo-hyun, 14, topped all nine Korean online charts with their new digital single. “Time and Fallen Leaves” is written and composed by the brother Chan-hyuk, who also composed most of Akdong Musician’s songs. The song was originally made for their debut album “Play,” which came out in April. But label YG Entertainment
PerformanceOct. 10, 2014
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EXO Luhan sues SM to end exclusive contract
Luhan, the Chinese member of K-pop boy band EXO, filed for the termination of his exclusive contract against S.M. Entertainment chief executive Lee Young-man and the star agency on Thursday.Luhan submitted the legal documents to the Seoul Central District Court allegedly to partially nullify the exclusive contract that he had signed on entering the country’s largest entertainment agency by market capitalization. Although the specific cause of the lawsuit was not publicly revealed, he is expected
PerformanceOct. 10, 2014
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EXO Luhan sues S.M. to end exclusive contract
Luhan, the Chinese member of K-pop boy band EXO, filed for the termination of his exclusive contract against S.M. Entertainment chief executive Lee Young-man and the star agency on Thursday.EXO Luhan (OSEN)Luhan submitted the legal documents to the Seoul Central District Court allegedly to partially nullify the exclusive contract that he had signed on entering the country’s largest entertainment agency by market capitalization. Although the specific cause of the lawsuit was not publicly revealed
Oct. 10, 2014
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Somerset Palace offers Georgian wine tasting
Somerset Palace Seoul held a special tasting event featuring food and wine from Georgia in its rooftop garden Tuesday with the sponsorship of the Georgian Embassy.Georgia, located on the Black Sea, has been making wine for more than 6,000 years and is thought to have been the world’s first wine producer. In particular, it is known for its unique wine jars, which were buried to harness the same principles as Korea’s kimchi. Georgian Ambassador Nikoloz Apkhazava and more than 100 guests of the Geo
CultureOct. 9, 2014
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[Newsmaker] Young writers debut on global literary scene
When people think of Korea, many identify the country with K-pop, TV dramas and, to a lesser extent, films. As the Korean wave, or Hallyu, has been shaped around the popular Korean culture, the country is taking the chance to prove the excellence of other aspects of Korean culture. This time, young Korean writers and editors have gathered to introduce contemporary Korean literature. Under the title “K-fiction,” the project has released Korean-English translations of short stories by young, emerg
BooksOct. 9, 2014
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[Herald Review] Mariah Carey fails to prove 'elusive chanteuse' title
One of the most respected names in R&B, Mariah Carey finally made her way back to Seoul for the diva’s first concert in Korea in 11 years. But rather than leaving her local fans shouting for more, many in the audience seemed to have one overwhelming feeling ― the show was not worth the money.The self-proclaimed “elusive chanteuse” serenaded thousands of local fans with an outdoor concert at the 88 Field at Seoul Olympic Park on Wednesday night. The singer opened the show to much anticipation wit
PerformanceOct. 9, 2014
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Debbie Harry to headline Lennon tribute concert
NEW YORK (AP) ― Debbie Harry will perform at the 34th annual John Lennon charity tribute concert in New York City in December.The announcement Wednesday by the nonprofit Theatre Within came a day before what would have been Lennon’s 74th birthday.Other performers include Kate Pierson of the B-52s, Joan Osborne, Marshall Crenshaw and Ben E. King. The event will be held Dec. 5 at Symphony Space.Yoko Ono said in a statement: “I share Theatre Within’s belief that music and the performing arts have a
PerformanceOct. 9, 2014
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Korea’s oldest hotel celebrates centenary
Today marks an important milestone in Korean hotel history as The Chosun Hotel (currently ‘The Westin Chosun Seoul’) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the opening of its doors on Oct. 10, 1914.As the country’s oldest hotel, the establishment is one of the most iconic structures in the local hospitality industry and represents a long line of pioneering efforts to create fine luxury hotels in the country. The construction of the Gyeongbu railway line in 1905 led to an increase in freight and pa
CultureOct. 9, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Pilgrimage in memory of engineer father’
The Chosun Hotel, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, holds a significant place in the modern history of Korea. It was one of the first modern buildings in Seoul, and served as a temporary residence for presidents, diplomats, businessmen and scholars, who created links between Korea and the outside world after the country opened up in the early 1900s. For Sandra Huet, the hotel has a personal meaning. It’s the place that keeps her memories of her father alive. Huet’s father George
TravelOct. 9, 2014
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[Herald Review] Herald Phil’s debut concert befits its mission
The famous trumpet fanfare of “Triumphal March” from Verdi’s opera “Aida” opened the debut concert on Wednesday night of Herald Philharmonic Orchestra, an ensemble founded by Herald Corp., the publisher of The Korea Herald.Befitting its mission of making classical music more accessible, the concert was filled with proven crowd pleasers, each accompanied by witty introductions from the orchestra’s music director and conductor Kim Bong-mee.“Like the orchestra members who rehearsed for hours for th
CultureOct. 9, 2014
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TVXQ’s Yunho denies rumored romance with rookie actress
TVXQ member Yunho denied Thursday the relationship rumor with a colleague in a TV drama, saying both are just friends. Earlier in the day, a news outlet reported that Yunho was dating actress Seo Ye-ji who is appearing with him in MBC’s “The Night Watchman.” Acting as cousins in the drama, both became closer and started to feel more than just colleagues for each other, Sports Seoul saidMostly staying in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, to film the drama, the pair dated outside work once a week, mainly
Oct. 9, 2014
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Chinese tourist spending boosts economy
Hundreds of Chinese tourists crammed in front of Korean cosmetics brand counters at Lotte Duty Free Shop in Eulji-ro, Seoul, on Tuesday, the last day of their “Golden Week” of holidays that marks China’s National Day. Leaving little room to walk between the counters, female tourists indulged in the last shopping spree of their vacation. The Chinese National Day holiday, which runs from Oct. 1-7, is a peak time for shops in popular tourist spots such as Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun and Insa-dong. Tens
TravelOct. 8, 2014
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Guessing game ahead of Nobel literature prize
STOCKHOLM (AFP) ― Amid fevered speculation over who will get the Nobel literature prize this year, punters and experts are considering language, geography, genre and even age to try and pin down the winner.As Stockholm’s literary circles try to draw up an “identikit” of the successor of last year’s winner, Canadian Alice Munro, several much-cited names were considered to be in the running.They range from Japan’s Haruki Murakami via Adonis from Syria to Kenyan Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Czech-born Mil
CultureOct. 8, 2014
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Celebrating the beauty of Hangeul
Hangeul, the writing system for the Korean language, has always been a source of pride for Koreans. So much so that they mark Oct. 9 as Hangeul Day, a national holiday celebrating its creation more than 500 years ago. Efforts to cherish King Sejong’s great gift to the people went further this year, resulting in a brand new museum dedicated solely to the alphabet. Hangeul museum The National Hangeul Museum opens to the public Thursday, with the stated mission of raising the public’s understanding
CultureOct. 8, 2014
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Downey and Duvall battle in ‘The Judge’
Just put Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall in a room together and you’ll have a movie, a truism that “The Judge” does its damnedest to disprove. David Dobkin’s film doesn’t leave a melodramatic stone unturned, adding to its courtroom drama a sentimental tsunami of story lines: a mother’s funeral, a father-son reckoning, a fight with cancer, a dash of alcoholism, a custody battle, a mentally challenged younger brother, and a hint of possible incest, to boot. Objection! Badgering the moviegoer.
FilmOct. 8, 2014
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Cha Seung-won cleared of libel charges
Actor Cha Seung-won was cleared of libel charges as the biological father of his stepson Cha No-ah dropped the case, the actor’s agency said on Wednesday. According to YG Entertainment, No-ah’s biological father, only identified by his surname Cho, dropped his 100 million won ($931,000) lawsuit against the action movie star, after the actor issued an official apology. Cha apologized for telling a “white lie” about his stepson No-ah, a professional gamer, by alleging they were biologically relate
Oct. 8, 2014
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Jennifer Lawrence slams stolen nude photos as ‘sex crime’
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has spoken publicly for the first time after naked pictures of her were hacked and posted online, angrily slamming the leak as a “sex crime.”Speaking exclusively to Vanity Fair, the rising siren of the silver screen said she felt violated and was afraid how the hacked photographs would affect her career.“Just because I’m a public figure, just because I’m an actress, does not mean that I asked for this,” she told the November issue of the m
FilmOct. 8, 2014
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English director Daldry debuts ‘Trash’ in Brazil
Stephen Daldry’s latest film may be the anti-picture postcard vision of Rio de Janeiro, exposing the dark underbelly of police violence and crushing poverty, but the Oscar-nominated British director still managed to maintain his rosy vision of the city.Daldry had never visited Brazil before embarking on the five-year production for “Trash,” the story of three slum-dwelling teens who stumble upon a deadly political corruption scheme while working as trash pickers. He went on to spend two years li
FilmOct. 8, 2014
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Kim Kyung-ho to wed Japanese in November
Kim Kyung-hoRock vocalist Kim Kyung-ho, 43, will marry next month a Japanese businesswoman 13 years his junior, according to multiple news reports Wednesday. Kim met the bride-to-be through a friend back in 2011 and their new home will be in Seoul, the reports said. The singer has been open about their relationship. “She is much younger than me, but always considerate. She understands that I can’t spend enough time with her due to my schedule as a singer,” Kim said to the press last year. The si
Oct. 8, 2014
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BEAST to make comeback with ballad
BEAST (Cube Entertainment)K-pop boy group BEAST will release a new track in mid-October, its agency Cube Entertainment announced on Wednesday. The agency posted a teaser image ― with the caption “Time 12:30” ― on its official social networking site to herald the sextet’s new release. Composed and produced by Good Life, “12:30” is a mellow song about a couple looking in different directions after their break-up, the agency said. It will become available on major online music sites on Oct. 20 at 1
Oct. 8, 2014