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[Behind the K-pop Scene] 'K-pop is all about money'
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Seoul to mull more Ukraine support based on Pyongyang’s level of involvement: official
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[Oddities] What's in a name? How Koreans faked their way to Kim, Lee and Park
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Seoul unveils plan to move 68km of railways underground
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Russian, N. Korean flags displayed together on Ukraine battlefield
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Kakao’s AI service Kanana aims for ‘next KakaoTalk’
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[ASEAN Plus Korea] 'Restrictive immigration may dampen Southeast Asian interest in Korea'
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink’s Jennie, Rose set career-highs
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor makes landmark stock debut in India
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No. of foreign nationals on old-age pension crosses 10,000
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How a quiet father of 6 became one of America’s most important spies
I never met CIA officer Robert Ames, though our paths overlapped in the Middle East, particularly in Beirut during some of the worst months of Lebanon’s 1975-90 civil war. The ruins of the U.S. Embassy building where Ames met his demise in April 1983 was just down the street from my first residence when I moved to Beirut four months later.His favorite restaurants became mine. We had talked to a lot of the same figures whose names, at the time, were synonymous with Middle East danger and intrigue
BooksJune 5, 2014
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‘The Vacationers’ takes readers on an affecting, funny ride
The VacationersBy Hannah Sampson (The Miami Herald)Readers meet a kindred spirit on the opening page of Emma Straub’s winsome new novel when Jim Post worries about the contents of his suitcase: “Had he packed enough books?”Yes, this is the sort of person you ― or at least I ― wouldn’t mind passing a fictional vacation with. The fact that he is disgraced when the novel opens, forced to retire from his job as a men’s magazine editor after an affair with a 23-year-old editorial assistant, dampens t
BooksJune 5, 2014
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Nobody is innocent in compelling story of murder, race in the South
Natchez BurningBy Cindy Bagwell (The Dallas Morning News)It doesn’t pay to be one of the good guys in Greg Iles’ world.Villainous or heroic, you’re equally likely to meet a painful ― and painfully described ― end.“Natchez Burning,” the first of a trilogy and the fourth outing for Iles’ protagonist Penn Cage, begins with a warning against deifying mere mortals. Even gods have feet of clay, and in Iles’ South, they’re likely to have blood on their hands, too.Cage’s father, Tom, is suspected of kil
BooksJune 5, 2014
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Wardrobes of Korean celebs getting ‘hotter’
The dresses of Korean female celebrities are getting shorter and hotter as the temperature rises. (OSEN)Korean actress Ko So-young wore a short one-piece dress at a film preview event last weekend. While the design was simple and normal, the color of the dress -- nearly florescent green -- grabbed the attention of the fans. Ko toned downed the vivid color by wearing a black cardigan and a black handbag. (OSEN)Korean Barbie girl Han Chae-young also showed off a short one-piece. The black dress, h
June 5, 2014
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HyunA to take legal action against fabricated nude photos
Hallyu star HyunA decided Thursday to take stern legal action following the circulation of fabricated photos of her. “We found the original source of the photo fabrication and reported it to the police,” said HyunA’s agency. “We asked for stern punishment.” (OSEN)Pictures of the 4minute leader wearing only underwear massively spread online. The explanation written with the pictures said they were extracted from an idol group member’s lost cell phone. Later, however, a netizen found the original
June 5, 2014
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2PM Chansung sued by ultra-right online community site
Controversial picture of 2PM Chansung on the left, altered on the right(Twitter)Members of Korean far-right online community site “Ilbe” filed a complaint against 2PM member Chansung with the National Election Commission, claiming that he violated an election law soon after casting his ballot for the local elections on Wednesday.After voting at a polling station, Chansung posted a picture of himself holding up a “V” sign, showing his exercise of voting rights.However, some of the “Ilbe” site mem
June 4, 2014
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[Herald Interview] A feline state of mind
Even if you never saw “Cats,” you would probably recognize the musical if you saw the actors, with their facial paint, furry tails and unitards, or heard “Memory,” one of the most popular songs from any musical. Staged numerous times in numerous cities, including Seoul, for more than 30 years since its London premiere, the Andrew Lloyd Webber show has become something of a musical milestone.The original production first came to Korea in 1994, and returned in 2003, 2007 and 2008, drawing some 1.2
PerformanceJune 4, 2014
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[Herald Review] Exemplifying poetry in motion, ‘Scent of Ink’ explores harmony, heritage
Inspired by the works of celebrated choreographer Choi Hyeon, “The Scent of Ink,” in which stunningly lavish Korean costuming clashes with chic and contemporary choreography in a modernized dance production, is a much-needed homage to time-honored traditions. In an hour-long performance that is as aesthetically pleasing as is it moving, the National Dance Company of Korea’s latest rendition of “The Scent of Ink” attempts to approach the framework of Korean philosophy via nonverbal yet expressive
PerformanceJune 4, 2014
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When music meets film
Music has been an indispensable element of movies from the very beginning. In the era of silent film, it played an important role of adding emotions and vitality to scenes as well as masking background static. Now, it is beyond such mere seasoning. It supplements, enhances and expands upon the meaning of a film’s narrative. KT&G Sangsang Madang is highlighting the combination of film and music with its annual music film festival, which will begin Friday.The festival, in its seventh year, will op
FilmJune 4, 2014
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[Art of Diplomacy] Envoy puts Indonesia on art world map
This is the second in a series of articles in which foreign envoys to South Korea show the art of their countries displayed in their homes. ― Ed.It is no accident that guests visiting the residence of the Indonesian ambassador here are greeted by art works from some the most sought-after East Asian artists.Signature works by South Korea’s Park Sae-bo, Indonesia’s Arin Dwihartanto Sunaryo ― who was one of the hottest artists last year in April at a Sothby’s auction in Hong Kong ― and Yue Minjun o
CultureJune 4, 2014
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First lady’s fashion raises question: Who pays?
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Michelle Obama’s fashionable clothing has become something of a given in her five-plus years as first lady. Yet her wardrobe still is the subject of endless public fascination and one long-simmering question: Who pays for those incredible outfits? It’s no small matter. Her high-low fashion choices mix everyday, off-the-rack fare with custom creations from top designers whose gowns can run into five figures. In recent weeks, Mrs. Obama has turned heads with a forest-green Naeem
Arts & DesignJune 4, 2014
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‘Roommate’ reveals its additional posters
SBS’ “Roommate” revealed unseen posters of its cast members.The pictures included shots of all the cast: Shin Sung-woo, Lee So-ra, Park Bom of 2NE1, Nana of After School, Chanyeol of EXO, Lee Dong-wook, Seo Kang-jun, Song Ga-yeon, Park Min-woo, Hong Soo-hyun and Jo Se-ho.“Roommate” is a new SBS reality show featuring 11 Korean celebrities of different ages, from idols to actresses, living together in a shared house. By Kim Minjin, Intern Reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: SBS]
June 4, 2014
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Krystal tells Jessica not to get married
K-pop sisters Jessica Jung of Girls’ Generation and Krystal Jung of f(x) gave viewers a glimpse of how close a sisterly bond they have on the first episode of their new reality show “Jessica & Krystal.”In the show, Krystal was asked how she would feel if Jessica were to get married. She began crying and responded, “I think that cannot happen,” as she covered her face with a cushion.Jessica also shed tears and covered her face after quietly contemplating being separated from her sister after her
June 4, 2014
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Childhood photo of Jessica and Krystal goes viral
Girls’ Generation’s Jessica Jung revealed a photo of herself and her younger sister, f(x)’s Krystal Jung, taken when they were young, attracting much interest from fans of the two girl groups. The two are known as South Korea’s “Olsen twins.”“Don’t forget to watch ‘Jessica & Krystal’ on OnStyle tonight,” Jessica added on her SNS account, Weibo.In the photo, Jessica is smiling toward the camera with Krystal, who was then an infant, in her arms. The duo’s well-defined features even as young childr
June 4, 2014
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Suzy gives sneak pick into new pictorial
Actress and Miss A member Suzy revealed pictures from the fashion magazine “Oh Boy” on Tuesday.Suzy consecutively uploaded three pictures of herself posing for the camera with the explanation, “Oh boy! Oh Suzy,” building up the anticipation for the upcoming issue of “Oh Boy.”The black-and-white photographs captured Suzy’s uniquely sensitive and emotional look. Three photos are to be featured in the current issue of “Oh Boy.”As an actress who has the image of a college sweetheart, Suzy’s pictures
June 4, 2014
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Lee Da-hee‘s Mi-ra turns vengeful on ‘Big Man’
Lee Da-hee turns against her lover Choi Daniel in the latest episode of KBS television series “Big Man” upon finding out that his family falsely incriminated her late father. Mi-ra (played by Lee Da-hee) turns vengeful on KBS television series "Big Man." (KBS) Clockwise from top left: Ji-hyuk (played by Kang Ji-hwan), Mi-ra (Lee Da-hee), Dong-seok (Choi Daniel) and Jin-ah (Jeong So-min). (KBS)In the 12th episode aired on Tuesday, Mi-ra (played by Lee) teams up with Ji-hyeok (Kang Ji-hwan), who
June 4, 2014
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Kim Woo-bin chosen as ’most likely good worker‘
Actor Kim Woo-bin and actress Song Ji-hyo were chosen as the celebrities “most likely to be good workers,” according to a survey released by job portal site Alba Cheongook on Tuesday.In the poll, 1,223 participants aged 20 to 30 selected the two celebrities.Of women, Song received 47.7 percent of the vote, followed by actresses Go Ara (24.9 percent) and Gong Hyo-jin (13.5 percent). Among the male celebrities, Kim Woo-bin (29.8 percent), So Ji-sub (25.2 percent), and Onyou (25.2 percent) received
June 4, 2014
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Lee Byung-hun receives Asia Pacific Screen Award
Actor Lee Byung-hun has received the Asia Pacific Screen Award for his acting in the 2012 period movie “Masquerade.”The award was given by the chairman of the Asia Pacific Screen Academy Michael Hawkins on Tuesday at the Australian Embassy in Seoul. The Asia Pacific Screen Academy is a body of 650 respected filmmakers in the Asia Pacific region. “Lee Byung-hun has received this award -– his first APSA win -– for his two starring roles, as a king and acrobat in Masquerade, which was the fourth-hi
June 4, 2014
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Dulwich College Seoul to send gnomes to England
A woodland in England will be getting some surprise visitors from Seoul this summer.Year-six students of Dulwich College Seoul have been busy crafting gnomes as part of an art project, and a breakaway group ― the “Dulwich Dozen” ― have been chosen to make an expedition all the way to England.The 12 brave gnomes will spend their summer exchange trip at the Gnome Reserve in Devon, a woodland with more than 2,000 miniature men run by artist and gnome enthusiast Ann Atkins. Dulwich College Seoul hea
Expat LivingJune 3, 2014
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Mediterranean food to order ― Ynot?
Those fed up with the usual choice between Korean-style Chinese and pizzas splattered with an unusual array of sauces and purees might breathe a sigh of relief at the news of a new takeout option in Seoul.Ynot-Takeout.com is offering types of food that have not been available for delivery before, focusing on international food. Options vary from the conventional Mexican, Chinese and Indian options to West African and Moroccan cuisine.The venture grew from the founders’ frustration with the lack
Expat LivingJune 3, 2014