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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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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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Korea enters full election mode
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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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Seoul’s bus union prepares for strike
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[Hello India] Corporate Korea sees new growth drivers in India
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Hong 10 wins international B-boy competition in Seoul
Korean B-boy Hong 10 won the Red Bull BC One 2013 Seoul World Final on Saturday, becoming the champion of champions in the world of break-dancing.Hong 10, whose real name is Kim Hong-yeol, beat the 2012 winner, Mounir from France, at the final dance-off after 14 other contenders had been eliminated. Hong 10 won three out of four judges’ approval with his signature moves, epic stare-downs and powerful freeze holds before some 5,000 fans in attendance and tens of thousands more watching on live TV
CultureDec. 1, 2013
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3 unpublished Salinger stories appear online
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Three unpublished stories by J.D. Salinger have appeared online.Scanned versions of “The Ocean Full of Bowling Balls,” “Paula” and “Birthday Boy” were uploaded to a file-sharing site this week against the wishes of “The Catcher in the Rye” author.“The Ocean Full of Bowling Balls” is considered to be a prequel to “The Catcher in the Rye.” Salinger said he did not want the story published before 2060.The three stories were previously only available to read in a few libraries.Ken
BooksDec. 1, 2013
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‘Darker’ take on Phantom classic opens U.S. tour
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) ― Mark Campbell started memorizing the songs from “The Phantom of the Opera” when he was 14 ― he’d sing along with his portable CD player while mowing the lawn. Not long after, he saw his first performance of the show, and waited outside the stage door to meet the man behind the mask.Now, he’s playing the Phantom himself in a reimagined production of the longest-running show in Broadway history. In some ways, Campbell has had to let go of the Phantom he grew up with
PerformanceDec. 1, 2013
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U.S. rappers say they filmed music video in N. Korea
BEIJING (AP) ― Two aspiring American rappers said Saturday that they had filmed part of a music video in North Korea, hoping the novel locale will make it a hit.The rappers known as Pacman and Peso did not say where and how they filmed the footage, which their fundraising proposal suggested would be done on a karaoke party bus in Pyongyang.Their custom trip was arranged through a travel agency specializing in taking Westerners to North Korea, according to the proposal.Americans are able to trave
PerformanceDec. 1, 2013
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Taking pride in Korean hip-hop
This is the 17th article in a series on producers, MCs, DJs and artists working in the Korean underground hip-hop scene. ― Ed.When Korean rapper Digiri first heard hip-hop in middle school, he thought it was hilarious. He didn’t even think it was real music.“I thought it was just murmuring. I didn’t like it at first because back then, Korean people only listened to hip-hop music with Seo Taiji,” he said. “I thought it was just funny. But after I listened to the music of Deux, I felt the rhythm l
PerformanceDec. 1, 2013
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All in white: Sensation lures 12,000 clubbers
Around 12,000 party-goers decked themselves out from head to toe in all-white, ready to liberate themselves in a night of thumping house music with a naughty storyline at one of the world’s biggest club scenes. KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, was filled with eye-catching and seductive theatrics on Saturday night through the theme of Wicked Wonderland, mesmerizing lights and special effects, explosive fireworks and tense electrifying beats by internationally praised DJs, including the night’s
PerformanceDec. 1, 2013
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Seoul 12th-best shopping city: CNN
Seoul has been ranked the 12th-best shopping city in the world by CNN.CNN listed the cities that deliver the most gratifying, enjoyable shopping experiences on its website Tuesday, based on its consultation with global experts.It judged cities in four categories on a scale of 1 to 10. The four categories are getting around, value, variety and experience.Seoul scored 4 in getting around, 7 in value, 4 in variety and 6 in experience for a total of 21. It was placed just behind Milan (22) and Madri
PeopleDec. 1, 2013
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SBS appoints Lee Woong-mo as new head
Seoul Broadcasting System has appointed Lee Woong-mo as the new head of the company. The decision was made after deliberation by the Board of Directors and announced on Thursday. The new CEO officially began his term on Sunday. Previous head Woo Won-gil has been reassigned as the assistant to the chief of SBS Media Holdings. Before becoming the new head, Lee acted as managing director of the 8 O’clock News Division at SBS. He also has experience as the head of the Human Resource team as well as
PeopleDec. 1, 2013
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Jun receives international alumni award from Indiana University
Jun Kwang-woo, a professor at Yonsei University Graduate School of Economics, received an international alumni award from Indiana University Bloomington on Sunday.The university recently created the Distinguished International Alumni Award to honor outstanding lifetime achievements by international alumni.Jun is the inaugural recipient of the award. It was given to him in recognition of his long record of leadership in both public and private sectors. His previous positions include chairman and
PeopleDec. 1, 2013
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Kim Sun-wook, from prodigy to future maestro
Kim Sun-wook looked tired. He kept rubbing his eyes and had a gaze that screamed “fatigue” as he sat down. But at the same time his face was glowing with a certain sense of fulfillment and confidence. “We had a party last night,” the pianist said with a smile, trying to conceal a sense of embarrassment. It was Nov. 22, a day after the pianist concluded his two-year challenge of performing 32 Beethoven sonatas over the span of eight recitals at the LG Arts Center and became the youngest Korean to
CultureNov. 29, 2013
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Dance“Mookhyang”: Former executive director of well-known fashion brand KUHO Jung Kuho is directing a dance piece for the third time. Jung joined Cheil Industries in 2003, and also acquired his label KUHO the same year. After 10 years at Cheil Industries, Jung announced his departure on Nov.15. The upcoming dance piece, which is Jung’s second collaboration with the National Dance Company of Korea ― which specializes in traditional Korean dance ― features the “four noble ones,” the four plants th
CultureNov. 29, 2013
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Box Office: The Fake, The Hunger Games, The Counselor
The Fake Opened Nov. 21Animation. Thriller. Directed by Yeon Sang-hoA rural Korean town is on the verge of being flooded. Amid the gloom, a good-looking young minister enters the scene. He charms the villagers, and seems to have the ability to heal. He and his coworker tell the villagers they will build a church and a house where they will all be able to live together after the town is completely submerged, all the while periodically collecting money from them. Min-cheol, a man known in the vill
FilmNov. 29, 2013
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‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ is bigger, better, broodier
The Districts are in revolt. People are being shot simply for raising their hands and whistling ― not because they’re trying to hail a cab (they’re too poor), but as a symbol of solidarity and protest.And Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) ― the girl from Appalachia with the fierce eyes, daunting archery skills and multi-demographic fan base ― is making trouble.“She’s become a beacon of hope for the rebellion,” a worried President Coriolanus Snow (Donald Sutherland) confides to the new head ga
FilmNov. 29, 2013
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Eyelike: Hyolyn shows promise on “LOVE&HATE”
Hyolyn shows promise on “LOVE&HATE”Hyolyn “LOVEA&HATE”(LOEN Entertainment) Sistar member Hyolyn’s unique, husky voice has always been a main feature of many of the group’s tracks. No doubt she has a special voice, but compared to the hype, Hyolyn was not able to show her full potential on her solo album. Instead the 10-track album delivers pleasant-sounding but overall mediocre pop tunes. Hyolyn’s usually strong vocals are toned down in starting track “Lonely,” a mid-tempo ballad. But in “One Wa
PerformanceNov. 29, 2013
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Trading homes for an affordable stay in Paris
Ah, Paris. The food. The art. The sights.The hotel bill.It was the little matter of finding a place to stay that kept an international vacation off our radar, especially in wake of a recession that had put a king-size crimp in our international travel plans. As we discussed a European getaway, we realized that a hotel stay for my wife, Nancy, our daughter, Hannah, and me would cost us as much as our airline tickets.I had read about house exchanges, but Nancy was hesitant to let strangers into ou
TravelNov. 29, 2013
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Russian tourists become big spenders in world tourism
Russian tourists are one of the fastest-growing groups of tourists, with a record 35.7 million going on overseas trips and spending a total of $43 million in 2012, according to the Russian International Travel Monitor, published by Hotels.com. The Russians are the fifth-largest spenders in the world tourism market, with spending driven by travelers from the rising middle class. The number of Russian tourists to Korea has also increased at a record rate of 7.7 percent, with 167,000 visitors in 20
TravelNov. 29, 2013
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Louis Vuitton releases Seoul City Guide
Louis Vuitton published a new city guide for Seoul on Thursday, which offers unique perspectives on Asia’s emerging tourist destination for the 15th anniversary edition of the City Guide. The new collection includes 15 major cities around the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Tokyo and Venice. Seoul, Beijing and Cape Town have been added in the anniversary edition. Louis Vuitton has published city guides since 1998, offering fresh insights on fashion, contemporary art, popular cultu
TravelNov. 29, 2013
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Around the Hotels
Enjoy the European Christmas market with The Grand Hilton The Grand Hilton Seoul will be joining the European Christmas market held in Seongbukcheon Fountain Plaza on Nov. 29 and 30. Sponsored by the embassies of Germany, France, Italy, the U.K. and Switzerland, the European Christmas market is a festive event that celebrates the holiday season and the cultures of various countries. The Grand Hilton Seoul will represent Germany and sell decorative wrapped desserts including gingerbread houses, m
FoodNov. 29, 2013
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Left Coast puts the pow in bao
The story may not be fresh, but the food is at Left Coast Artisan Burgers.This is not just another burger joint launched by a group of ambitious, young entrepreneurs. Well, the latter half is true. Three friends from California joined hands to open a spot with a focus on meat-in-a-bun, but this was not going to be just any old bun-centric spot. “Even if the burger market was saturated, this kind of niche gourmet concept wasn’t,” Left Coast co-owner Angela Shin explained why the trio went for a f
FoodNov. 29, 2013
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Dakgaejang (spicy chicken soup)
Dakgaejang is a variation of yukgaejang that is made with chicken. Yukgaejang is a popular spicy soup made with shredded beef and lots of scallions and other vegetables. The chicken version is traditionally made with boiled chicken. However, I often make it with leftovers of a roasted whole chicken (store-bought or homemade) or turkey. Those leftover bones are perfect for making stock. So, here’s how to make a delicious, spicy soup with chicken or turkey leftovers. 4 servingsIngredients: ● 8 cu
FoodNov. 29, 2013