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Korea enters full election mode
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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SHINee’s Taemin shows ‘manly side’
Taemin, a member of K-pop boy group SHINee, showed off his “manly side” in a fashion shoot with lifestyle magazine The Celebrity. The idol posed in vividly colored suits including red, green and purple. In an interview, he revealed that he tried to go for a more macho look for his new album ACE. Taemin recently released a new single, “Danger,” and will be doing his first solo performance soon. The remaining pictures and the interview can be seen in the September issue of The Celebrity and on its
Aug. 27, 2014
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Lee Hyori bathed naked with people
Korea’s pop diva Lee Hyori revealed her experience of mixed bathing on an episode of SBS’ “Magic Eye” that aired on Tuesday. She said it was during her trip to Germany with her husband. “I once did mixed bathing when I was in Germany. I and my husband wore a swimming suit, but all the people inside were taking a bath naked."“It was natural to be naked in there. We were the ones who were acting strange. So I took off my (swimming) suit, though my husband kept wearing his until he finished the bat
Aug. 27, 2014
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Lee Min-jung shows off elegant look in Milan
The actress Lee Min-jung, wife of the actor Lee Byung-hun, demonstrated her elegant look in a photo shoot for the fashion magazine Cosmopolitan in Milan, Italy. Lee, the current muse of the fashion brand VINCIS BENCH 2014 F-W, wore simple tailored dresses matched with colorful bags and clutches. Apparently, the actress participated in designing VINCIS BENCH’s new line, BOLOGNA. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Cosmopolitan)
Aug. 27, 2014
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Go Ara boosts elegance in fashion shoot
Pictures of actress Go Ara for fashion magazine High Cut were released Tuesday. The actress wears a trench coat and knitted dress -- feminine clothes that highlight the fall atmosphere of the shoot and make for a mature look. The actress revealed her friendship with the cast of “Reply 1994” in accompanying interview. The full interview and remaining pictures can be seen in this month’s High Cut magazine. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: High Cut)
Aug. 27, 2014
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Fund-raiser to help single mothers’ group
Quarterly Expat-Korean charity concert CLASH will open again Saturday, with proceeds going to the Korean Unwed Mothers Families’ Association.The show brings together hip-hop and rock acts from both the expat and Korean communities, with all proceeds going to a good cause.As this edition is in aid of a women’s organization, there is a strong female representation among the lineup. Four of the seven acts are women or predominately feature women, including expat band Baekma as well as headliner Jol
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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Comedy contest to hit Itaewon
Game for a laugh? Comics from Korea and overseas will be testing their mettle this weekend.On Saturday, expat comedians from across Asia will compete for a small trophy decorated by a bobblehead figurine of Kim Jong-il in the Seoul International Comedy Competition.The competition is organized by Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province-based expat Dan Wiberg, who invited comedians from across Asia to enter and will also be hosting the event. After whittling the applicants down to 10 competitors, the
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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Organic food group offers farm camp
Gachi CSA is hosting a farm camp this weekend in partnership with Slow Food Youth Network Korea.Gachi CSA is a Korean affiliate of volunteer community group World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, which links farmers directly to consumers through a subscription service. Those at the camp will help out at Hansol Farm in Gyeonggi Province and get a chance to meet some of the farmers who supply their food.There will also be a campfire and other activities associated with life under canvas. Those
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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Daegu volunteer group seeks teachers
Volunteer group Teach for Korea is looking for volunteers to help with free classes for underprivileged children in Daegu.Classes have 10-15 students and are taught by small teams of Korean and native-speaking teachers. The format of the classes should be designed by the instructors.They are particularly looking for people who can teach from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The group is also looking for people with IT and marketing know-how to help develop engaging teaching materials.For more information, see the
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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College to host Buddhist Dharma talks
Dongguk University will be holding English lectures on Buddhism each Saturday in September.The first, on Sept. 6, will be by Daniela Schenker on Gwaneum, the Bodhisatva of compassion.This will be followed by a talk by Lynda Emerson on the ninth incarnation of Deva Visnu, David Mason’s session on Diseib Guksa and his legacy of pungsu jiri and great temples, and Ven. Hwansan on the uses of meditation in the modern world.The lectures are free and start at 2 p.m. in the university’s International Se
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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YEOL to run recital-lecture on children’s songs
YEOL Korean Heritage Preservation Society will host a recital lecture of Korean children’s songs by Seoul National University professor Park Jong-hwa on Monday.Park, who is also a concert pianist who made his professional debut at 9 years old, will explain the background of Korean children’s songs, or “dongyo,” their use in communication between generations and their structure before and after Western influences came in at around the start of the 20th century.The session will end with a series o
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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Seoul Global Center to run job fair
Seoul Global Center is hosting a job fair for foreign residents in Seoul on Sept. 4.The center hopes to attract 2,000 foreign job seekers, including international students, who will get opportunities for on-the-spot interviews, recruitment seminars and advice on resume writing and interviews.Prospective job seekers are asked to bring their resume and ID, but entrance is free and they do not have to reserve in advance.Companies attending will get a booth, reception table, help from translation vo
Expat LivingAug. 26, 2014
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Established shows win out at Emmys
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― “Modern Family” and “Breaking Bad” triumphed at Monday’s Emmy Awards, proving that established broadcast and cable fare retains the power to fend off challenges from upstart online series such as “Orange Is the New Black.” The ceremony’s emotional high point came with Billy Crystal’s restrained and graceful remembrance of Robin Williams, who was found dead Aug. 11, an apparent suicide. “He made us laugh. Hard. Every time you saw him,” Crystal said of Williams at the conclusion
TelevisionAug. 26, 2014
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From rough granite to cute animals
Stone sculptor Han Jin-sub strikes a lump of granite with a hammer and chisel. A chunk breaks off with a spark and thud that echoes through the space for his solo exhibition. Part of his art studio has moved to Gana Art Center. Some of the tools and plaster miniature models he has used in stone sculpting for the last 40 years offer a window to an unfamiliar world of stone sculpture. “It’s like having a conversation with the rock. If I understand the layer and break it, a big chunk cracks off. Bu
PerformanceAug. 26, 2014
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Musical ‘Once’ to star rocker Yoon Do-hyun
The Korean production of the Broadway musical “Once” will star veteran rocker Yoon Do-hyun alongside an up-and-coming musical actress, the show’s creators said. Yoon will play Guy, the Irish street musician and vacuum cleaner repairman who falls in love with Girl, a Czech flower seller, in the Korean theatrical adaption of the 2006 indie film. Set to open at Seoul Arts Center in December, it is the first non-English production of the show, which debuted on Broadway in 2012 to both critical and p
Aug. 26, 2014
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FT Island self-composes Japanese EP
FT Island. (FNC Entertainment)The five members of popular K-pop idol band FT Island are taking a stab at composition with the release of their fourteenth Japanese EP, according to an announcement by FNC Entertainment. The upcoming digital EP titled “To the Light” is slated to be released on Oct. 15 and is said to have been entirely written and composed by the members of FT Island. The album’s eponymous lead track was written and composed by bassist Lee Jae-jin, with help from Lee Hong-ki, the pr
Aug. 26, 2014
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Clazziqaui to celebrate 10th anniversary
Clazziquai. (Fluxus Music)In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, electro-pop trio Clazziquai Project is gearing up to hold a special anniversary party, “10th Clazziquai Day,” on Friday. During the showcase party, DJ Clazzi, Horan and Alex will unveil new singles from their soon-to-be-released sixth studio album, as well as perform their biggest hits from the past decade including “Gentle Rain,” “Romeo n Juliet” and “Lover Boy,” according to an announcement by Fluxus Music on Tuesday. Clazziqu
Aug. 26, 2014
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Sistar drops ‘Sweet & Sour’ special EP
The K-pop divas of Sistar have made a quick turnaround and released their newest EP “Sweet & Sour,” just a few weeks after its previous “Touch N Move” summer EP.The members of the quintet released the EP on Tuesday, and within hours of its unveiling, the album’s lead track “I Swear” had already starting climbing the Top Ten charts. The upbeat electropop lead single was composed by the popular K-pop hit-makers of Duble Sidekick. Sistar. (Starship Entertainment)Representatives from the ladies’ ag
Aug. 26, 2014
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Meghan Trainor’s ‘All About That Bass’ accused of plagiarizing Korean song
American singer song-writer Meghan Trainor came under suspicion of plagiarizing the Korean song “Happy Mode.” The accusation of plagiarism surfaced in Korea earlier this month after a netizen posted a video on YouTube that shows similarities between K-pop group Koyote’s “Happy Mode” and Billboard-ranked track “All About That Bass” sung by Trainor. (YouTube)Some netizens pointed out that the beat of American song, released in July, is a bit faster than the Korean one, revealed in 2006. But the
Aug. 26, 2014
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Winner remains at No.1 for 2 weeks
(YG Entertainment)Rookie K-pop band Winner has stayed at the top of the local music charts for two weeks straight with its debut track as of Tuesday, outshining established idol stars such as Sistar, HyunA, Block B and Girls Day. The quintet’s title track “Empty” from its debut EP “2014 S/S” held the No.1 spot for the second consecutive week on three major music charts -- Melon, Genie and Bugs Music -- as of Aug. 26, two weeks after its release on Aug. 12. Their album also topped the Billboard
Aug. 26, 2014
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TaeTiSeo acted with Kang Dong-won in ‘My Brilliant Life’
“TTS (Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun)” revealed a photo with Kang Dong-won after they worked together on the soon-to-be-released film “My Brilliant Life.”TTS made a cameo performance in the movie, playing a girl group that Kang Dong-won is crazy about.The production crew said that they made a great impression on people by showing aspects that were different from their usual stage performance.“We are all big fans of Kang Dong-won. It was our pleasure to work with him. We hope many people experience th
Aug. 26, 2014