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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Bae Doo-na shares portraying Korean identity in Hollywood's 'Rebel Moon'
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[From the Scene] Monks, Buddhists hail return of remains of Buddhas
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Medical schools granted enrollment quota flexibility for next year
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Korean art gets spotlight at Venice Biennale 2024
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Police uncover illegal gambling website made by teens, for teens
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Yoon offers first one-on-one meeting with opposition leader next week
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Yoon's approval rating sinks to all-time low following election loss
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Around the hotels
Fall package at Lotte Hotel Seoul Lotte Hotel Seoul is presenting a fall package that includes a picnic at a royal palace in Seoul. The “walk package,” priced at 280,000 won, includes a one-night stay in a superior room, breakfast for two, a picnic box containing four pieces of bread and two cups of coffee, and an admission ticket to four major historical sites in Seoul, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine. The hotel will hold Oktoberfest 2014 from Sept. 20 to Oc
FoodSept. 5, 2014
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Panda Express opens in Seoul
Korean staff present sample dishes during a celebration marking the opening of the first Asian branch of Panda Express in Seoul on Wednesday.Panda Express, a chain of restaurants serving American-Chinese cuisine, launched its first Asian branch in Seoul on Wednesday. The global restaurant chain joined hands with Seoul-based SF Innovation Co. to open Korea’s first Panda Express in the basement of Lotte Department Store in downtown Seoul. SF Innovation is a Korean restaurant business well-known fo
FoodSept. 5, 2014
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Perks of pickling
It used to be that pickling was something only your grandmother did. But that doesn’t apply anymore.Younger generations are embracing pickling as a way to explore their interest in food, preserve the season’s bounty and cut their food budgets.These days, pickling is so trendy that it’s even been parodied by the comedy show “Portlandia.” In one skit, the actors’ penchant for pickling gets out of control as they drop everything from parking tickets to dead birds into jars of vinegar.Jokes aside, p
FoodSept. 5, 2014
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Wanjajeon (pan fried meatballs in egg batter)
Wanjajeon (pan fried meatballs in egg batter) (Korean Bapsang)Most Korean homes make several types of jeon dishes (pan-fried battered food) for their holiday feasts. Wanjajeon is among the popular choices. Meatballs are called gogi wanja in Korean and used in many traditional dishes such as soups or hotpots. When they are egg-battered and pan-fried, they are called wanjajeon. They are also commonly called “donggeurangttaeng,” meaning “a round thing.”To make jeon, the meatballs are gently pressed
FoodSept. 5, 2014
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YG trainee rapper Bobby wins ‘Show Me the Money’
YG trainee Bobby proved he has what it takes to be a hip-hop artist Thursday night by beating out underground rapper Iron to win the third season of Mnet rap survival program “Show Me the Money.” It was an electrifying final episode of the competition, kicking off with the final three contestants squaring off in two matchups ― Brand New team’s C Jamm versus Iron and then Bobby versus Iron in the final ― with the theme being money for the semifinals. In the last semifinal matchup, C Jamm hit the
Sept. 5, 2014
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Enjoy traditional Chuseok at Namsangol
Poster for “Five Noblemen’s Harvest Feast.” (Namsangol Hanok Village)For those wanting to enjoy a traditional Chuseok holiday feast, Namsangol Hanok Village at the foot of Mount Namsan in Seoul is holding a two-day festival. The village consists of five hanok (traditional Korean houses) of the Joseon era (1392-1910).Titled “Five Nobleman’s Harvest Feast,” the event showcases a traditional Chuseok feast at yangban (nobles) residence Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Highlights of the feas
PerformanceSept. 5, 2014
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(Photo News) EunB’s funeral
A mourner carries a picture of EunB of the K-pop girl group Ladies’ Code during her funeral service at Korea University Hospital, Seoul, Friday. EunB, whose real name is Koh Eun-bi, died in a car crash on Wednesday. She was 22. (Yonhap)
PerformanceSept. 5, 2014
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Jaejoong’s fashion brand to be released in China
The fashion brand Moldir, closely linked to the Korean pop icon Jaejoong, is set to join hands with the fashion brand Deconetishion.The two firms are currently in talks on founding a joint venture targeting China’s fashion market, according to local news reports Thursday. Deconetishion is to be in charge of product manufacturing and marketing in China.Moldir was launched in September 2013, with Jaejoong owning the largest number of shares and serving as the art director for its products, which i
Sept. 5, 2014
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Jay Park makes confident comeback with new song ‘So Good’
The singer Jay Park revealed his stage performance for his new song “So Good” for the first time on the Mnet music program “M Countdown” on Thursday.“So Good” was written by Jay Park himself, inspired by the U.S. singer Michael Jackson.The style of the song and dance moves may be a homage to the singer, but Park managed to show his own style in the performance with confidence, wowing his fans.“So Good” is the title song of Jay Park’s new album, “Evolution,” which was released on Sept. 1. By Kim
Sept. 5, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Making life choices through acting
Simon Abkarian, a French-Armenian actor who played Col. Amanulla in “Kaboul Kitchen,” flew from the ongoing Venice International Film Festival to receive the grand prize at the Seoul International Drama Awards. It is his first visit to Korea.Reflecting on his diverse roles in films, TV dramas and plays over the past 30 years, the 52-year-old actor said he considers two things when selecting a drama.“First, we actors have to work and make a living, at least for me,” said Abkarian. “But second, an
TelevisionSept. 4, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Small changes can send big message
Norwegian actress and director of “Mammon” Cecile Mosli, the Best Miniseries award winner, says she believes that small changes from the perceived norms can make a statement. “I try to put different people from different countries, backgrounds and genders all together in my works,” said Mosli. “For example, if the role is written for a male part, I change it to female,” which makes it more interesting added. “I like putting things upside down, and this sometimes carries out the message I want to
TelevisionSept. 4, 2014
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Toronto film fest to kick off season of buzz
TORONTO (AP) ― The commodity that most fuels the fervor of the annual Toronto International Film Festival is that elusive lifeblood of Hollywood’s awards season: buzz. That’s what the major films will be seeking at TIFF, which opens Thursday with the premiere of the Robert Downey Jr. courtroom drama “The Judge.” The festival packs some 285 feature films into 10 days of north-of-the-border moviegoing gluttony. An eager reception. A hearty standing ovation. Viral tweets. These are the seeds that m
FilmSept. 4, 2014
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Ladies’ Code single tops charts after EunB’s death
Ladies’ Code. (Polaris Entertainment)Following the news of the tragic death of K-pop girl group Ladies’ Code member EunB, fans went on to purchase the act’s past single “I’m Fine Thank You” to propel the group to the top of the charts. As a way to offer their condolences, Ladies’ Code fans went online to purchase the year-old single “I’m Fine Thank You” from the group’s second EP “Pretty Pretty;” and as of Thursday morning, the song has topped all nine of the major online music streaming sites.T
Sept. 4, 2014
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Seo Taiji’s comeback concert sells out in minutes
Seo Taiji. (Seo Taiji Co.)The first round of ticket sales for popular veteran K-pop icon Seo Taiji’s upcoming “Christmalowin” comeback concert sold out within a matter of minutes, according to a statement released Thursday by Seo Taiji Co. Exactly 6,000 tickets for the show went on sale on Wednesday at 8 p.m., and sold out within 20 minutes.The Christmas-Halloween hybrid concert to be held on Oct. 18 at Olympic Stadium at Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul marks Seo’s official return to the stage. P
Sept. 4, 2014
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SM and Media Asia Hong Kong join forces
SM Entertainment CEO Lee Soo-man (right) poses with Media Asia Hong Kong officials. (SM Entertainment)SM Entertainment, the country’s biggest K-pop agency, has officially joined forces with Media Asia Group, the largest entertainment company in Hong Kong as joint Korea-China talent partners, according to a statement released by officials at SM on Wednesday. Under the new contract, Media Asia Group will act as the exclusive Chinese agent for SM artists EXO, f(x) and Zhang Li Yin during their prom
Sept. 4, 2014
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‘Why Football Matters’ versus ‘Against Football’
Unlike Steve Almond and Mark Edmundson, the authors of two terrific new books on football, I did not grow up with a father who loved the sport.My father thinks football is commercialized barbarism ― 22 oversized idiots plowing into one another, following a byzantine set of rules no one truly understands. For me, football is a beloved fall ritual. It’s a season of Homeric contests playing out on my television screen.As the titles of their books suggest, Almond and Edmundson come down on similarly
BooksSept. 4, 2014
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Mike Sacks’ ‘Poking a Dead Frog’ cracks comedy code
Comedy is having a moment. You can’t really talk about the vaunted New Golden Platinum Age of Television without reference to Louis C.K., Amy Schumer or Amy Poehler. Political discourse takes cues from Jon Stewart and John Oliver. The Internet, which drives the world, is three-quarters comedy (figure approximate). Tina Fey and Mindy Kaling write memoirs that also serve as manifestos, and the Children of Apatow sew their seeds through the culture, on multiple platforms.We are also in a time when
BooksSept. 4, 2014
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David Mitchell’s ‘Bone Clocks’ revisits story lines of ‘Cloud Atlas’
The Bone ClocksBy David Mitchell (Random House)Count on David Mitchell ― whose novels regularly suggest a Borgesian library ― to invoke one of the most famous literary labyrinths of all in “The Bone Clocks,” his extraordinary new novel:“Half way along our journey to life’s end I found myself astray in a dark wood,” admits one of Mitchell’s protagonists ― invoking the opening of Dante’s “The Divine Comedy” to describe his midlife crisis, which prominently features the decline of his once-promisin
BooksSept. 4, 2014
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‘Half of What I Say is Meaningless’ a strikingly felt essay collection
Half of What I Say is MeaninglessBy Joseph Bathanti (Mercer University Press)It’s 1976, and Joseph Bathanti, former North Carolina poet laureate, is leaving his native Pittsburgh in a 1969 VW Beetle that lacks a reverse gear. He is 23 and heading to the mythic South to work as a VISTA volunteer.In this land of extemporaneous prayer and exotic inflections (“On was own.” “Can’t was caint.”), life instantly begins to revise itself for the young transplant. “I was,” he writes in a new collection of
BooksSept. 4, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun wins 2 prizes at Seoul Drama Awards
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun captured two prizes at the 9th Seoul International Drama Awards held in Seoul on Thursday. The hero of the megahit drama “My Love from the Star” was named the most-favored actor among netizens and the best actor. His drama won the top prize for Outstanding Hallyu TV Series. In the drama, he played an alien who arrives in Korea by traveling through time from the Joseon era, 400 years ago, and ends up falling in love with a modern-day actress, played by Jun Ji-hyun
Sept. 4, 2014