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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Korea enters full election mode
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Dialogue hopes fade as doctors pick hard-liner as new head
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Coupang pledges W3tr to expand Rocket Delivery nationwide by 2027
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[Election Battlefield] Political novice to face off star politician in ‘swing district’
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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[Kim Seong-kon] The April 2024 election will decide our future
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Seoul’s bus union prepares for strike
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‘Deep’ goes below the surface of the ocean
I grew up within sight of the ocean, close enough to hear the boom of the surf as it exploded across the sandbars. My grandfather pulled his living from the ocean, and a great uncle died in it. I spent thousands of hours in the Atlantic and thousands more along its edges. I knew it, I thought.Then I read James Nestor’s fascinating new book, “Deep,” an exploration, layer by layer, of the oceans’ depths. My knowledge barely dipped beneath the surface.Nestor’s journey begins in Greece, on assignmen
BooksAug. 21, 2014
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‘All Our Names’ tells tale of exile, loss
All Our NamesBy Dinaw Mengestu (Knopf)At first glance, “All Our Names” seems to be a straightforward immigrant story. A young man, carrying the name of Isaac on his passport, has come from Uganda to Laurel, a small Midwestern town, on a one-year student visa. His case is assigned to Helen, with Lutheran Relief Services. Chapters segue between those in Uganda narrated by Isaac, and those in America, narrated by Helen.The novel partially takes place in Uganda in the early 1970s, after it has won i
BooksAug. 21, 2014
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‘Remember Me Like This’ evokes powerful sense of place, family
Remember Me Like ThisBy Bret Anthony Johnston (Random House) A page-turner of a plot alone usually is not enough to keep me reading long into the night, abandoning my dreams for a writer’s creative imaginings. Bret Anthony Johnston delivers the special something that makes a book worth losing sleep over: a masterfully designed architecture of psychological truths and observations that build ironclad believability.Just a couple of chapters into “Remember Me Like This,” I cared enough about the fa
BooksAug. 21, 2014
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T.O.P wants romance, but secretly
Actor and singer Choi Seung-hyun, also known as T.O.P. from Big Bang, revealed his charismatic appearance in style magazine “High Cut” on Wednesday.His shining eyes and thick eyebrows were more than enough to make young girls’ hearts flutter. In the pictures, the singer wears a turtleneck sweater and leather pants, presenting a warm autumn image.(Photo credit by Highcut)Choi commented on the actresses in his upcoming film “Tazza 2: The High Rollers” in the accompanying article.“Shin Se-kyung is
Aug. 21, 2014
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Kara‘s ex-member Kang Ji-young signs contract with Japanese agency
K-pop girl group Kara’s former member Kang Ji-young is to make her way into the Japanese entertainment scene as an actress in partnership with a Japanese agency, Japanese news outlets reported Thursday. According to the news reports, Kang signed a management contract with Japanese talent agency Sweet Power to launch her acting career. Sweet Power is a Japanese entertainment powerhouse that manages a slew of Japanese top-tier actresses including Maki Horikita and Meisa Kuroki. “Kang will show her
Aug. 21, 2014
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Lee Jong-suk, Park Shin-hye still undecided about ‘Pinocchio’
The star agencies of Korean actors Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye said Thursday that they were still undecided about accepting SBS’ offer to star the new drama “Pinocchio.” Actors Lee Jong-suk (left) and Park Shin-hye (OSEN)“We did get an offer (to star in ‘Pinocchio’) but ‘Pinocchio’ is one of the many works being considered,” Lee’s agency Wellmade Entertainment told a local news outlet. Similarly, Park’s agency Salt Entertainment said, “We received an offer and are looking into it. … Nothing i
Aug. 21, 2014
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Actors guaranteed a fortune from “Roaring Currents”
The lead actors of Korean film “Roaring Currents” are expected to rake in billions of won just for the running guarantee, a local news outlet reported on Thursday.“Roaring Currents,” launched in theaters on July 30, has reaped immense success, which is a rarity for an epic film. Starring actors Choi Min-sik and Ryu Seung-ryong, “Roaring Currents” is currently the highest grossing Korean film in theater, surpassing 15.1 million views and about 120 billion won in ticket sales. A scene from “Roarin
Aug. 21, 2014
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Teen Top’s fall transformation - from boys to men
K-pop idol group Teen Top’s fashion pictorial for style magazine The Star was revealed. The idols were dressed in dark-toned fall outfits, replacing their boy-like image with manly charm. The rest of the pictorial can be seen in the September issue of The Star. A video of behind the scenes of the shoot will be released on YouTube as well. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Picture credit: The Star)
Aug. 21, 2014
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Seo In-guk shows various characters in fall pictorial
Singer and actor Seo In-guk showed off various charming sides in a fashion pictorial for Marie Claire. In one picture, he acts child-like, while in other pictures he gives a sexy smile. Seo was wearing suits and casual outfits while boasting a natural and chic mood. The photos can be seen in the September issue of Marie Claire. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Picture credit: marie claire)
Aug. 21, 2014
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Researchers come across centuries-old Buddhist artifacts
South Korean researchers said Thursday they have uncovered dozens of artifacts used in Buddhist ceremonies nearly a millenium ago, as they begin to unravel the mystery behind an ancient shrine where they were discovered.The 77 artifacts include a vajra, a type of club with ribbed spherical heads, bells and censers thought to be from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), or possibly even earlier.Researchers at the Seoul Institute of Cultural Heritage were wrapping up an archaeological field survey on D
CultureAug. 21, 2014
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Park Shin-hye’s chic fall editorial for fashion brand BRUNOMAGLI
Park Shin-hye showed off her chic side for fashion brand BRUNOMAGLI in a new fall editorial. The actress dressed in black clothes matched with big, wild hair and smoky makeup. Park accessorized with BRUNOMAGLI’s new bag collection and showed off a range of looks from sheer to punk and business wear.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Picture credit: BRUNOMAGLI)
Aug. 21, 2014
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JYJ Junsu to open luxurious hotel in Jejudo
JYJ member Junsu is to open a luxurious hotel on Jejudo Island, according to local reports Thursday.“Junsu is to open a hotel on Jejudo Island on Sept. 25. It has always been his dream to open a special hotel, and he specifically selected Jejudo as the location,” an official from his agency C-JeS Entertainment was quoted as saying.The hotel will reportedly be named “Toscana Boutique Hotel.” Junsu has invested 28.5 billion won in the hotel over four years.Comprised of 61 guest rooms in four villa
Aug. 21, 2014
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Pictures of Jay Park in ‘The Promise’ MV revealed
Pictures of Jay Park from the music video for his new song “The Promise” were released on Thursday.The singer’s agency, Sidus HQ, posted three photos of Jay Park on its official Twitter account.Along with the picture, the agency wrote “We are releasing b-cut pictures of ‘The Promise!’ The music video is too sexy to express with words.”Jay Park is to release his second full album “Evolution” on Sept. 1. By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: Sidus HQ]
Aug. 21, 2014
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Roy Kim and Jung Joon-young on Jejudo Island
Singers Roy Kim and Jung Joon-young have appeared in a fashion shoot for Cosmopolitan. The shoot has a road trip concept, and was shoot on Jejudo Island. Both wear red coats, unique boots, shirts and biker jackets to create fashionable looks for fall. The rest of the pictures can be seen in the September issue of Cosmopolitan, along with an interview with the two stars. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Picture credit: Cosmopolitan)
Aug. 21, 2014
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Super Junior to release new album next month
(SM Entertainment)South Korean boy band Super Junior will release its seventh full-length album "Mamacita" on Sept. 1, its agency said Thursday.It is the group's first full-length album since July 2012, when it released "Sexy, Free & Single."The new album's title "Mamacita" means an "attractive, pretty girl" in Spanish, according to S.M. Entertainment.Prior to the album's release, the boys will begin promotional activities, starting with appearances on KBS 2TV's music program, Music Bank.They wi
Aug. 21, 2014
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Old and new, East and West pieced together
A 12th-century celadon from the Goryeo Dynasty boasts graceful curves and a delicate jade-green color. Displayed behind the celadon, two 1995-1996 paintings in different shades of celadon green by artist Byron Kim add a modern simplicity to the centuries-old artifact. The two artworks made 800 years apart show a harmony that transcends time in the pursuit of pure elegance. The link between old and new, the East and West runs throughout the 10th anniversary exhibition of Leeum, Samsung Museum of
PerformanceAug. 20, 2014
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Korean Film Festival to open in China
The 2014 edition of the Korean Film Festival will open in Beijing and Shanghai, the Korean Film Council said on Wednesday. The fourth biennial festival, which launched in 2008, will screen 10 Korean films with a focus on helping Chinese audiences experience and understand Korean movies better.The festival will kick off at CGV Indigo in Beijing on Aug. 27 and continue until Sept. 3, with the films being shown at different theaters, including CGV Indigo, CGV Qinghe, Lumiere Pavillions and Broadway
FilmAug. 20, 2014
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Agencies confirm Sulli and Choiza relationship, deny f(x) departure
Officials from both SM Entertainment and Amoeba Culture have released public statements confirming that popular K-pop starlet Sulli of f(x) and hip-hop artist Choiza of Dynamic Duo are in fact in a romantic relationship. For the past several months, rumors had been widely circulating throughout media and online communities that the two stars had been dating for some time. In June, one netizen posted a photo online claiming that he had come across Choiza’s wallet and found pictures of Sulli insid
Aug. 20, 2014
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Sistar to release another summer EP, ‘Sweet & Sour’
Less than a month after the release of summer EP “Touch N Move,” the members of sexy K-pop quintet Sistar will release yet another album next week, the group’s agency, Starship Entertainment, said Tuesday. Officials at the agency said the upcoming EP titled “Sweet & Sour” would drop on Aug. 26. The album will feature six tracks: two new singles as well as “I Swear,” composed by popular producing duo Duble Sidekick; “Hold on Tight,” composed by hip-hop agency Brand New Music; and remixes of the g
Aug. 20, 2014
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Madonna clothing, lyrics to hit auction block
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Madonna memorabilia including nude photographs of the Queen of Pop will go on sale in November at an auction that will also include some of her most famous outfits and some of her lyrics.The Marilyn Monroe-inspired gown and jewelry that Madonna donned in her 1984 “Material Girl” music video will also be up for grabs, Beverly Hills-based Julien’s Auctions said Tuesday.Highest bidders will also be able to take home some of the many awards won by Madonna, as well as handwritten
PerformanceAug. 20, 2014