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Qoo10 liquidity crisis sparks massive complaints, fears of wider damage
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Yoon urges municipalities to embrace foreigners
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What is happening at Hybe?
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Korea unveils tax reform bill to spur economy
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S. Korea to consent to Japan's Sado mines gaining World Heritage status: official
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Actor’s excessive airport security sparks probe into human rights violations
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Crowded public transport, long commutes top stressors for Seoul, Gyeonggi workers: survey
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Man who let his father die due to financial difficulties to be released on parole
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Actor Yoo Ah-in accused of sexual attack
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S. Korea, China shifting from tensions to cooperation: Seoul
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Ancient statue to be returned to Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) ― Sotheby’s auction house in New York has agreed to return an ancient statue to Cambodia, ending a heated legal battle that began more than a year ago.The agreement, signed Thursday by lawyers for Sotheby’s, the consignor and the U.S. government, states that the auction house will transfer the statue to a representative of Cambodia in New York within 90 days.Sotheby’s and the consignor, a Belgian woman named Decia Ruspoli di Poggio Suasa, “have voluntarily determined, i
CultureDec. 15, 2013
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‘American Psycho’ musical looks like a bloody hit
LONDON (AP) ― Is any subject too macabre to make a musical?Not on the evidence of past works including Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd,” about a homicidal barber, and his presidential killer saga “Assassins.”And now there’s “American Psycho,” an energetic stage adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s novel about a soulless yuppie serial killer at large in 1980s Manhattan. The book was a savage satire on consumer culture, with antihero Patrick Bateman as punctilious about having the right labels ― fro
CultureDec. 15, 2013
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Rapper lost time, found inspiration
This is the 19th article in a series on producers, MCs, DJs and artists working in the Korean underground hip-hop scene. ― Ed.For hip-hop artist Kebee, this latest album has been a long time coming. It is his first in four years. During that time, his label, Soul Company, disbanded in 2011 and he completed mandatory military service. The 30-year-old said he hoped to prove with “Lost and Found,” which dropped on Dec. 12, that he still has what it takes to be a hip-hop artist.“In a way, I’m reent
PerformanceDec. 15, 2013
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Beyonce announces, releases new album on same day
NEW YORK (AP) ― Beyonce has released her new album in an unconventional way: She announced and dropped it on the same day.The singer released “Beyonce” exclusively on iTunes early Friday. She mirrors how Jay Z released “Magna Carta Holy Grail” earlier this year ― through a deal with Samsung where he gave the album to 1 million users of Galaxy mobile phones days before its official release.Beyonce’s fifth effort features 14 songs and 17 videos. Jay Z, Drake and Frank Ocean make guest appearances
PerformanceDec. 15, 2013
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Beatles to get lifetime achievement Grammy
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Grammys organizers announced lifetime achievement awards Thursday for The Beatles and six other acts, including the Isley Brothers and electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk.Kris Kristofferson is also among artists who will get their awards in the week before the Jan. 26 Grammys show, along with Mexican composer Armando Manzanero, creole “King of Zydeco” singer Clifton Chenier and late U.S. violinist Maud Powell.“It is a great privilege to recognize such an exceptional group of
PerformanceDec. 15, 2013
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Dance “The Nutcracker by Nowon Leewonkook Ballet”: A 14-year-old ballerina is making her debut as Marie in Nowon Leewonkook Ballet’s upcoming run of “The Nutcracker.” Loosely based on French ballet choreographer Marius Petita’s version, Nowon Leewonkook Ballet offers a unique rendition of the world’s favorite Christmas ballet, directed by celebrated dancer and choreographer Lee Won-kook. Lee, who was with the Korea National Ballet and Universal Ballet Company for 20 years, founded his own troupe
PerformanceDec. 13, 2013
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Box Office: The Hobbit, Way Back Home, The Fake
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Opened Dec. 12 Adventure. Drama. Fantasy. Directed by Peter JacksonHobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) join 13 dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) to travel into the Kingdom of Erebor. The group is on a mission to defeat the fierce and greedy dragon Smaug in order to reclaim the dwarves’ homeland, Erebor. The dwarves were once prosperous and lived with great wealth but their kingdom was sacked by Smaug,
FilmDec. 13, 2013
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Stately ‘Mandela’ humanizes an African icon
As Nelson Mandela, Idris Elba towers over the rest of the cast in “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.” That’s literally true and perfectly accurate. Mandela was tall, as is Elba (of the “Thor” movies and “Takers”). And Elba manages both the voice and a hint of the presence of the great man.He tends to tower over the movie, as well, in this comprehensive but generally dry account of one man’s journey from upwardly mobile attorney to activist to revolutionary to statesman. There are no “name” actors a
FilmDec. 13, 2013
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Eyelike: EXO shows diversity on new EP
EXO shows diversity on new EP EXO “Miracles in December” (KT Music)Boy group EXO has taken the K-pop world by storm, garnering a fandom that allowed them to nab the title of Best Korean Act at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards. The band’s most famous single, “Growl,” is a fast-paced track with a strong beat, but “Miracles in December” has a very different sound, featuring a more laid-back R&B vibe. The six-track EP shows the band has a diverse sound and despite the Christmas titles, the songs are
PerformanceDec. 13, 2013
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The essence of Indonesia
YOGYAKARTA/BALI, INDONESIA ― For many travelers, Indonesia still remains one of the favorite destinations for a vacation, honeymoon or recreational holiday, mainly because of the burgeoning resort industry in Bali. The world’s fourth-most populous country, with over 238 million and an archipelago comprising about 17,508 islands, however, has recently begun promoting its cultural and historical legacy to travelers coming from around the world. If you are planning on spending a winter vacation in
TravelDec. 13, 2013
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Luxury resorts still key in boosting Bali’s reputation
BALI, INDONESIA ― Bali has long been one of the favorite honeymoon destinations, not only for Koreans, but also for other newlyweds around the world. The secret behind its reputation as a haven for honeymooners is that it has hundreds of luxurious, modern and private villas and resorts across the island at relatively reasonable prices ― when compared to other highly sought-after locations such as the Maldives and Hawaii. Ayana Resort and Spa, located on Bali’s southwest coast, is one of the lead
TravelDec. 13, 2013
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Vivaldi Park opens sledding hill, new mid-level ski slope
Vivaldi Park ski resort opened a sledding hill and another mid-level ski slope Friday. The new sledding spot, 130 meters long and 40 meters wide, is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with ticket prices varying depending on the age and the duration of use. Children ages 4 to 7 must be accompanied by parents on the hill. Those under 3 and adults aged over 55 are not allowed to enter. The resort offers discounts of up to 50 percent on the use of lifts and ski rentals if online reservations are made in ad
TravelDec. 13, 2013
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Lotte Hotel Seoul nabs Seoul, MICE travel awards
Lotte Hotel Seoul has won in the category of Best Hotel in Seoul in Global Traveler’s GT Tested Awards on Tuesday. The hotel has won the award for the second straight year. The travel magazine picks the winning hotels based on reviews by business travelers and its readers. Lotte Hotel Seoul also came second in the category of meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions ― or MICE ― beating other prominent hotels like Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong.“We are deeply
TravelDec. 13, 2013
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Yoga room opens at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
CHICAGO (AP) ― Find your zen, air travelers: Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport now has a yoga room.The Chicago Department of Aviation announced Tuesday that the airport yoga room is open on the mezzanine level of the Terminal 3 rotunda at O’Hare. The department also plans to open a yoga room at the city’s Midway International Airport in the near future.Aviation commissioner Rosemarie Andolino calls the yoga room an “oasis for passengers.”The 15-foot by 16-foot room has sustainable bamboo wo
TravelDec. 13, 2013
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Seolleongtang (beef bone soup)
Seolleongtang is a milky beef bone soup that’s made by boiling beef leg bones for several hours until the broth becomes rich and creamy white. Yes, it takes time, but most of it is stove time. You can do other things around the house while this is boiling away in the kitchen. The results are totally rewarding! A couple of kilograms of beef bones make lots of rich and nourishing soup. Legend has it that this soup was created because King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty wanted to feed a large numb
FoodDec. 13, 2013
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Sweet and simple at Cafe 8
To bill Cafe 8 as a run-of-the-mill coffee shop would be inaccurate. Sure, the massive 80-seat spot in Seoul’s Sinsa-dong is called a cafe, but it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that the name is more-or-less a surface-level introduction to an eclectic eatery-bakery that dabbles in flowers, wine and grub. To understand the fusion of flower shop, wine cellar, bakery, restaurant and coffeehouse that is Cafe 8, it is perhaps easiest to start at the beginning, when eight friends teame
FoodDec. 13, 2013
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Around the Hotels
Dinner concert at Ritz-Carlton Seoul The Ritz-Carlton Seoul will host a lively dinner concert featuring Latin music to celebrate the end of the year. “Viva 2014” on Dec. 31 will feature a performance from acclaimed countertenor Lee Dong-gyu. The dinner will begin with a six-course meal featuring dishes such as halibut with lemon balsamic dressing, herb ricotta cannelloni with beef steak, and much more. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. featuring popular remakes of Michael Buble, such as “Sway
FoodDec. 13, 2013
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Korean musical kicks off its Japanese run
Korea’s homespun musical “Moon Embracing the Sun” kicked off its Japanese run at the Aoyama Theatre in Tokyo on Thursday, starring Lina from the girl group The Grace and Sung-je from the dance group Supernova. Based on MBC’s enormously successful 2012 drama series of the same name, the musical tells the moving love story of Hwon, a cynical but attractive fictional Joseon king, and Yeon-woo, a beautiful female shaman. The musical also deals with the court intrigues of those vying for political po
PerformanceDec. 13, 2013
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Teenage LPGA star Lydia Ko signs with IMG
CLEVELAND (AP) ― Lydia Ko, who earned an exemption to join the LPGA Tour in October as a 16-year-old, has signed with management company IMG.Born in South Korea and raised in New Zealand, Ko is already No. 4 in the rankings and won the Swinging Skirts World Ladies Masters last week in Taiwan in her second start as a professional.She won the Women’s Canadian Open at 15 last year to become the youngest winner in tour history and defended the title this year.Paula Creamer and Michelle Wie are among
PerformanceDec. 13, 2013
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Brazil wants to keep using World Cup security plan
SAO PAULO (AP) ― Brazil wants to use the security model for next year’s World Cup to help reduce fan violence in local matches across the country.Government officials said Thursday that soccer at all levels should be able to benefit from the plans for the showcase event.The announcement comes less than a week after hundreds of rival fans confronted each other inside a stadium in the final round of the Brazilian league. The violent images broadcast across the world raised doubts about the country
PerformanceDec. 13, 2013