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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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Doctors' group picks new leader amid tense standoff over increased enrollment quota
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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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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[Kim Seong-kon] The April 2024 election will decide our future
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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul’s bus union prepares for strike
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Pop star Bieber brings cheer in typhoon-hit Philippines
TACLOBAN, Philippines (AFP) ― Pop megastar Justin Bieber hugged, sang to, danced and played with young survivors of the Philippines’ deadliest typhoon Tuesday, bringing cheer to the disaster zone amid an international relief effort.Bieber flew unannounced to the central city of Tacloban just over a month after it was devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan and sang Christmas carols to children at a heavily damaged local school amid tight security.“He sang ‘Holy Night’ for the children,” said Kate Don
PerformanceDec. 11, 2013
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Christmas and New Year’s Eve retreats at hotels
With Christmas just around the corner, hotels in Seoul, decked in lavish Christmas decorations, are gearing up to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Day with luxurious accommodation and dinner packages. Splendid Christmas decorations greet guests in the lobbies and restaurants, raising the festive spirits. Many of the city’s five-star hotels boast of their own unique Christmas decorations and Millennium Seoul Hilton’s 18-year-long decorating tradition ― featuring a Christmas tree 10 meters high
TravelDec. 11, 2013
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Oliversweet offers classic desserts with a delectable twist
If succulent Earl Grey and grapefruit cake and richly moist strawberry red velvet cake with plush cream cheese frosting spells heaven on earth, then the mouthwatering offerings of Oliversweet are truly a sweet tooth’s dream come true. Specializing in sophisticated yet cozy boutique-style pastries and catering, Oliversweet opened its doors in 2007 and since then the quaint dessert shop that boasts some of the city’s most inventive approaches to classic homemade treats has expanded to four locatio
FoodDec. 11, 2013
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Growing trend for 2014: Orchid as top color
NEW YORK (AP) ― Orchid is growing on us: A version of the purple hue is Pantone Inc.’s color of the year for 2014.It follows this year’s pick of emerald green.Officially known as Radiant Orchid, the tropical shade is a color-wheel contrast to green, said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, but it’s not the red that would have been a more obvious choice. “It’s a little different, it’s a little off the beaten path, and it’s not a primary color,’’ she explains. “It’
Arts & DesignDec. 11, 2013
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Campaign launched to correct bad foreign-language signs
If you spot a confusing foreign-language sign in Seoul, report it to the city government and it will take action as a high priority.That is what the Seoul City Government said when it kicked off a 50-day campaign Wednesday to correct awkward expressions on foreign-language signs around the capital. Foreign residents or tourists in Seoul may participate in the drive, which will last until Jan. 28 through English, Japanese or Chinese versions of its tourism homepage (www.visitseoul.net). Korean na
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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Icederby to hold races in Dubai
An ice derby of skating races will be held in Dubai in May next year. Icederby International, a Seoul-based theme park developer, said that it agreed with the Dubai authorities Thursday to stage ice derby Grand Prix races as an event to commemorate the Middle Eastern emirate’s successful bid to host the 2020 World Expo. It also plans to hold ice shows and K-pop performances alongside the derby. An ice derby is a professional skating race held on a 220-meter track, which is shorter than that for
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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Xi, Abe named Straits Times Asians of 2013
SINGAPORE (AP) ― The Straits Times, one of Southeast Asia’s largest circulated English newspapers, has named the leaders of China and Japan as the most prominent Asians of 2013. The title, instituted last year, aims to recognize a person whose work or actions have had significant impact on the region. Despite being relatively new leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe “have already left a mark on Asia,” The Straits Times of Singapore said in an announcement
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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[Photo News] Best airport
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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Formula One champ Vettel to become father
BERLIN (AFP) ― Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel is set to become the fastest father on the planet with the German and his girlfriend expecting their first child.The 26-year-old Red Bull star won this season’s world drivers’ championship for the fourth time in succession.Vettel likes to keep his private life out of the media spotlight, but German magazine Bunte revealed the Formula One star and his long-time girlfriend Hanna are expecting their first child in 2014.His spokesman has confirmed
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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Mandela’s body arrives for viewing in S. Africa
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) ― The casket of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, draped in the multi-colored South African flag, arrived Wednesday at the seat of power in the country’s capital for public viewing. Motorcycle-riding police officers escorted the casket from a military hospital outside of Pretoria to the Union Buildings, once a symbol of the racist, white-dominated government in the country. When Mandela took office in 1994, he used the building as his offices and the presidency is s
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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Crayon Pop gets award from foreign journalists based in Korea
K-pop girl group Crayon Pop has received the Foreign Press Promotion Award in recognition of their role in promoting the image of Korea to the world.The Seoul Foreign Press Club gave the award to the popular group at its year-end party held at Seoul Plaza Hotel on Tuesday. The award is to honor individuals or groups who helped improve the image of Korea around the world. About 300 journalists and guests attended the ceremony, which also featured a live performance of Crayon Pop’s hit songs “Bar
PerformanceDec. 11, 2013
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Sohee likely to end contract with JYP Entertainment
Wonder Girls member Sohee reportedly is set to end her contract with her current agency JYP Entertainment. According to local media reports. Sohee held a secret meeting with another agency specializing in acting as the termination of her existing contract is just around the corner. “The contract with Sohee ends on Dec. 21 and we have decided to respect her decision to focus on her acting career after much discussion,” JYP Entertainment said in a press release.The contract with the other Wonder
Dec. 11, 2013
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Psy sweeps Billboard's six year-end charts
South Korean rapper Psy topped six categories of the U.S. Billboard magazine's year-end charts for 2013, his local management company said Wednesday.Psy, who rose to global stardom for "Gangnam Style" featuring his horse-riding dance in 2012, was chosen as the top "Dance/Electronic Streaming Song Artist," "Rap Streaming Song Artist" and "World Digital Song Artist" of 2013 in the year-end charts to be included in the December issue of the monthly music magazine, according to YG Entertainment.His
PerformanceDec. 11, 2013
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Suzy’s contract with JYP to expire in 2017
Suzy, a top-rated South Korean star, is expected to maintain an exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment through March of 2017, according to the agency’s public disclosure filings for investors. Suzy, a member of K-pop girl group Miss A, is one of the most lucrative talents discovered and nurtured by JYP Entertainment, which is listed on the KOSDAQ stock market. She is single-handedly dominating the television ad market by grabbing all the major modeling roles for big advertisers. Featuring Suz
Dec. 11, 2013
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CGV, Lotte refuse to show new ‘Hobbit’ film in fee dispute
The latest installment of “The Hobbit” topped the charts Wednesday, even though Korean audiences cannot watch the film at theaters in Seoul run by CGV and Lotte Cinema. CGV posted an apology on their official website on the problems with screening the film: “The distributor of the film Warner Bros demanded a raise in the profit-sharing ratio in theaters in Seoul and we have refused.” Lotte Cinema also refused, meaning the film was not shown at its theaters in the capital area. With CGV and Lotte
FilmDec. 11, 2013
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Skills over fun?
Double-clutch layups and breakaway slam dunks are not the usual repertoire of basketball shows on South Korean TV. But with Kim Hyuk, you’ve got another thing coming.The 32-year-old South Korean actor is wowing the viewers and even his teammates on the celebrity basketball team appearing in KBS’s “Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education” with his performance on the court. With Kim dominating the court, however, some are complaining that the KBS show has lost its initial concept of “average
TelevisionDec. 11, 2013
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‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ takes to stage
Expats looking for a bit of Christmas fun could consider a visit to “The Nightmare Before Christmas” location of Yuletown from this weekend, as a stage version of the film is set to take the stage.The film has been adapted for the stage by Susan Morgan, who directed Camarata Music Company’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” earlier this year and will also direct this musical.After her friend Nikolas Kite Thompson ― who will play Jack Skellington ― wheeled out his Danny Elfman impression during a
Expat LivingDec. 10, 2013
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Hollaback! rallies against harassment
Lisa Betham said she still finds it hard to shake off being groped on the street of Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, during the city’s mud festival one year. As she and a friend were walking back along the beach to the motel, a group of men headed toward them, shouting in Korean. Only when they had approached did Betham realize they were just distracting her so one of them could grab her crotch. “They walked off, laughing and clearly proud of what happened,” said Betham. “I did not seek hel
Expat LivingDec. 10, 2013
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Seminar to introduce new tech visa
Seoul Global Center will hold a seminar on the new technology-based business visa on Friday. The Ministry of Justice created the new visa in October, which is designed for entrepreneurs with technology-based business ideas.The seminar includes an introduction to the visa, its requirements and the application procedure, and a lecture on intellectual property and patent registration. The event will be delivered in English, Chinese and Korean and begins at 3 p.m. at the University Museum of Seoul N
Expat LivingDec. 10, 2013
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Camarata to perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Camarata Music Company will hold their annual performance of Georg Friedrich Handel’s “Messiah” in Seoul on Saturday.The CMC Chorale and orchestra will be joined for the choral masterpiece by four soloists: soprano Alida Mestert, counter tenor Jeong Min-ho, tenor Ha Man-taek and bass Choe Jong-woo.The music will start at 6:30 p.m. with a pre-concert performance by Yangcheon CTS Children’s Choir.The performance will be held at Chungdong First Methodist Church, opposite Seoul City Art Museum.Ticke
Expat LivingDec. 10, 2013