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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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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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[Today’s K-pop] Stray Kids go gold in US with ‘Maniac’
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Kim Ku-lim: ‘Trying new things is my job’
Artist Kim Ku-lim has been at the forefront of contemporary art in Korea. He has taken on unprecedented, experimental artistic practices in the conservative world of Korean art. He is the first to have tried many of the independent genres of avant-garde art. His 1970 performance in which he set fire to a vast lawn and then watched the grass grow again is the first example of land art ever practiced in Korea. His 1969 film “1/24 Seconds,” which consisted of 24 still images shown in a one-second t
PerformanceJuly 23, 2014
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Psy to team up with ‘Gangnam Style’ director for new ‘Daddy’ MV
International K-pop star Psy is once again joining hands with the director who produced the music video for his viral hit “Gangnam Style” for the upcoming new single “Daddy.” Psy is currently planning out the music video with director Cho Soo-hyun, the man behind the “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman” music videos, according to an industry official.Psy. (YG Entertainment)“The music video of ‘Daddy’ will feature Psy’s particular humor and comical style,” the source said. Unlike “Gangnam Style” and “
July 23, 2014
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Daybreak returns with retro-pop EP album
South Korean rock band Daybreak has returned to the local music scene, equipped with new sounds and fresh musical approaches.The four-piece band, consisting of vocalist Lee Won-suk, guitarist Chung Yoo-jong, bassist Kim Sun-il and keyboardist Kim Jang-won, dropped its latest retro-pop EP “Cube” on Tuesday. With the new five-track album, Daybreak focuses on New Wave music, the dominant music style of the ’80s, a period widely considered the heyday of modern pop. Daybreak’s new EP “Cube.” (Happy R
July 23, 2014
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One Direction to release film
LONDON (AFP) ― Hit boy band One Direction is to release a concert film to be screened in cinemas around the world, the group said on Tuesday.The recording of a concert at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, will be screened in cinemas on October 11 and 12.Called “Where We Are,” the same name as the band’s current world tour, the film will include behind-the-scenes footage and a 15-minute interview. “The ‘Where We Are’ tour is coming to a cinema near you for one weekend only,” band member Zayn Mali
PerformanceJuly 23, 2014
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World traveler tallies 100 countries
Douglas Nickson makes lists of goals. Lots and lots of lists.Then, unlike you and me, he accomplishes them.Eighteen years ago, he was financially busted ― bankrupt. He had just gone through an emotional divorce.Nickson decided it was time to pull himself out of “my own Dark Ages.”He gathered a bunch of magazines and travel brochures with photos of landmarks around the world: Buckingham Palace. The Eiffel Tower. The Great Pyramid in Egypt.He cut out the pictures and glued them on 2-by-4-foot card
TravelJuly 23, 2014
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Fashion items of Kim Soo-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun auctioned off
Two cherished fashion items donated by Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun, co-stars of the mega-hit TV series “My Love from the Star,” have been sold in an auction, the event’s organizers said Wednesday.The auction was held on Sunday at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza, where a special exhibition on the drama is under way. Some 200 overseas fans of the drama and journalists from Chinese news media attended the auction, they said.Kim’s knit and Jun’s handbag were sold for 2.4 million won ($2,346) and 68
TelevisionJuly 23, 2014
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Spanish engineers create bookstore, hangout in Dallas
At first glance, the nondescript orange bungalow blends into the neat row of homes lining West Eighth Street in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood.It’s a bright and breezy Saturday, and the glass front door at number 314 creaks and groans as people wander in without knocking. Paco Vique and Javier Garcia del Moral are stretched out on the porch, sipping from sweating bottles of beer. A musician hauls a guitar up the front steps, pausing to give each man a kiss on each cheek. A woman, arms laden with
BooksJuly 23, 2014
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Young leukemia patient stars in his own ‘Godzilla’ film
A 4-foot-tall boy became an 800-foot-tall lizard in a Chicago production studio recently, battling monsters and wreaking havoc on a miniature cityscape.Five-year-old Maddex, aka “Madzilla,” stomped in costume through a meticulously designed set that volunteers had built as part of a Make-A-Wish Foundation project. Cameras rolled as he roared and took directorial cues in front of a green screen. Local celebrities, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel and ex-Bears football coach Mike Ditka, also participa
CultureJuly 23, 2014
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Director calls “It’s Okay, That’s Love” a necessary drama
Director Kim Gyu-tae of SBS’ new rom-com ”It’s Okay, That‘s Love“ talks to press in a drama premiere press meeting in Seoul, Wednesday. (SBS)Director Kim Gyu-tae said SBS’ new rom-com “It’s Okay, That’s Love” is a “necessary drama” regarding its message to society. At a drama premiere conference in Seoul, Wednesday, the director admitted that some of the socially awakening ideas embedded in “It’s Okay, That’s Love” could appear “heavy” and “unfamiliar” to the audience. But dramas with social mes
July 23, 2014
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Han Groo’s summer jacket fashion gets spotlight
Actress Han Groo’s fashion in the drama “Marriage Over Love” is gaining attention from its viewers.Han often wore various kinds of light summer jackets in the drama, matching them with shorts, skirts and jeans.Summer is often discussed as the most difficult time of the year to stay fashionable as people wear less items of clothing. However, Han showed the way to stay stylish, and still avoid the hot weather.The jackets like Han’s can be worn indoors with heavy air-conditioning. They are also wor
July 23, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun's fashion items auctioned off
Two cherished fashion items donated by Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun, co-stars of the mega-hit TV series "My Love from the Star," have been sold in an auction, the event's organizers said Wednesday.The auction was held on Sunday at Seoul's Dongdaemun Design Plaza, where a special exhibition on the drama is under way. Some 200 overseas fans of the drama and journalists from Chinese news media attended the auction, they said.Kim's knit and Jun's handbag were sold for 2.4 million won (US$2,346) and
July 23, 2014
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Seo In-guk’s crying scene in ‘High School King’ hits fans
Actor Seo In-guk is getting praised by viewers for his realistic acting in the drama “High School King.”In the 12th episode, aired on Tuesday, Seo sat in the pouring rain and cried his eyes out after realizing that he would not be able to continue his career as a hockey player due to a shoulder injury.As Seo was able to skillfully show his character’s grief, the scene captured many viewers’ attention since his character, Lee Min-suk, normally has a bright and playful personality.According to loc
July 23, 2014
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Luc Besson to visit S. Korea next month
French director Luc Besson, best known for "Leon" (1994), will visit South Korea next month to promote his latest film "Lucy," its local importer and distributor said Wednesday."Besson will visit South Korea around the end of August before the film's release," the Seoul office of the Universal Pictures International said. "Lucy" tells the story of a woman named Lucy who happens to gain supernatural powers after being kidnapped by Mr. Jang, the absolute evil.Scarlett Johansson and South Korean ac
FilmJuly 23, 2014
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f(x) Krystal’s natural-fresh charm
K-pop idol group f(x)’s Krystal showed off her natural-fresh charm for fashion magazine Elle. The 21-year-old idol told the magazine that she wanted to try a fresh and natural look because she always had a chic concept in the past. It is also told that she provided a lot of ideas for the shoot. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Elle)
July 23, 2014
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Kwon Sang-woo, Son Tae-young expect second child
Actor Kwon Sang-woo’s wife Son Tae-young is 11 weeks pregnant and they are expecting their second child, an online media outlet reported Wednesday. The celebrity couple is expecting to have the baby in February next year, TV Report reported. The starlet embryo goes by the name “Heart,” a name given by its 6-year-old brother Kwon Ruk-hee. Kwon and Son tied the knot back in September 2008, and gave birth to their firstborn in February 2009. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 23, 2014
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Lee Hyo-ri spends W2m just on vintage clothes
K-pop singer and entertainer Lee Hyori showed her love for vintage outfits on the SBS reality show “Magic Eye” on Tuesday. “I buy vintages clothes only. I spent 2 million won ($1,950) just for vintage outfits,” the K-pop diva said, making the crowd laugh. She surprised the crowd by saying that she does not buy clothes in department stores.Ji Seok-jin, another guest of the show, advised that men should carefully review the receipts after their fiancee’s shopping sprees before marriage, causing an
July 23, 2014
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Sistar’s B-Cut editorial for ‘Touch My Body’
Sistar’s B-Cut editorial for “Touch My Body” has gone viral on the group’s official Twitter account. The members are pictured with shorts, high heels and big, bright smiles. Starship Entertainment said the B-Cut photos were not chosen as the official pictures because the main target look for “Touch My Body” was “funky” and not “natural sexy.”The B-Cut pictures, however, show the “healthy sexy” charm that only Sistar can pull off. The official comeback pictures can be seen at www.koreaherald.com
July 23, 2014
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‘K-pop Star 2’ contestant Song Ha-ye to debut in August
Song Ha-ye, who appeared on the TV audition program “K-pop Star 2,” is to make her debut on Aug. 8, a year since the show ended. “I will meet you with my songs soon. I can do it well, right? Give me support,” she wrote in the caption alongside a selfie she posted Tuesday on Facebook. Song Ha-ye attracted attention with her talent in dancing and singing, coupled with her cute appearance, which helped her five-member girl band YouU reach the final eight groups on the show. Song signed a contract w
July 23, 2014
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S. Korean stars thrive in Chinese films
A growing number of Chinese film studios are casting influential South Korean stars in what appears to be an effort to reach out to a wider Asian audience who love Korean pop culture.Several South Korean movie stars have recently been chosen for lead and supporting roles in Chinese films, a departure from the past when their roles were largely limited to television dramas.Industry insiders said this is a sign that the Chinese film industry began to pay attention to ticket selling powers of South
July 23, 2014
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Infinite drops repackaged album “Be Back”
K-pop boy band Infinite’s repackaged album “Be Back” was unveiled Tuesday on music streaming charts. The album is composed of 15 songs, including the latest track “Back,” and some tunes from the second studio album “Season 2.”The new track “Back” is an orchestra-pop song that starts off as a ballad and changes into dance music toward the end. The seven-member group is to hold the small-theater concert “That Summer 2” in Seoul from Aug. 7-10 and Aug. 14-16. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
July 23, 2014