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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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US will take steps for three-way engagement on nuclear deterrence with S. Korea, Japan: Campbell
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First woman selected to head Cultural Heritage Administration
President Park Geun-hye appointed Korea University professor Byun Young-sub as the first female head of the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea. The Ewha Womans University graduate was appointed as a professor of archaeology and art history at Korea University in 1991. A specialist in Joseon-period painter Pyoam Kang Se-hwang, Byun has served as president of the Korean Association of Art History Education and also as head of the Art History Association of Korea.By Julie Jackson (juliejacks
March 17, 2013
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A taste of France
Located near the bustling Express Bus Terminal, the quaint area of Seorae Village in Banpo-dong has, over the past 20-odd years, garnered the reputation as Seoul’s “Little France.” The village does have a certain je ne sais quoi. The words “quaint French village” often spring to mind the aroma of small bakeries with the freshly baked breads of the day, delectable pastry shops with colorfully sweet macaroons on display, elegant wine bars and cozy cafes where one can go to relax and sip on an over
March 15, 2013
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For the welfare of pets ― caring for dogs and cats
1. Vaccination: Inoculation is the best way to prevent contagious diseases. Veterinarian Han recommends dog owners to have their dogs inoculated against DHPPi five times, twice against Corona, twice against Kennel cough, twice against influenza and once against rabies before the pet reaches 12 months. After that, having the pet vaccinated regularly every one or two years is advisable.For dogs, regular doses of anti-heartworm medicine every month or two, as well as scaling of the teeth once a yea
March 15, 2013
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You’ve got a friend
I have been a pet owner since Sept. 27 last year. It was when my younger brother unilaterally decided to adopt a dog and brought it home with a day’s notice. Never in my life had I imagined that I would cuddle a living thing and make cooing sounds, but the moment our family saw the then 10-month-old Pomeranian “Kong-ee,” we fell in love. It changed my life in the most dramatic way ― every morning I wake up 20 minutes early to take him out for a walk and at night I take another half an hour strol
March 15, 2013
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Exhibitions“Love Actually”: The warm spring breeze and flowers put people in a good mood and perhaps evoke thoughts of spring romance. Fittingly, a love-themed art exhibition opened at Seoul Museum on March 14, a romantic day celebrated in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea when men give presents to women in return for what they received on Valentine’s Day. The museum has combined romantic movies and art under the theme of love at the new exhibition “Love Actually.” It presents six themes of love suc
March 15, 2013
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Survey: Both moms and dads feel stressed
Both mothers and fathers in the United States report having trouble juggling family and work, a study released Thursday said. The Pew Research Center said an examination of longterm data shows the roles and attitudes of men and women with children are converging. The center said half of men and 56 percent of women report having trouble with the dual role of parents and employees. Both genders are almost equally likely to say they wished they could be full-time parents, Pew said. But men are stil
March 15, 2013
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Korea to create W189 billion fund to foster cultural content
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will allocate another 189 billion won ($170 million) for investment in cultural content to bring its total related budget to 1 trillion won, it said Thursday. The animated film, character development and cartoon industries will be some of the largest beneficiaries with 20 billion won allotted to each, while aggressive investment will be made in the film industry on the back of the strength of the market for domestic films. Korean films attracted more t
March 14, 2013
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Norway to finance new Munch Museum
OSLO (AFP) ― Norway’s government said Wednesday it would help finance a new Munch Museum in Oslo in a bid to put an end to a long political squabble that has paralysed the project.“The state will help establish a new Munch Museum, both in terms of finances and organisation,” Culture Minister Hadia Tajik told Norwegian television news channel TV2 Nyhetskanalen.But she said Oslo’s city council would have to make a formal request for the support. The city has been struggling for several years to re
March 14, 2013
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Ko appointed president of SAC
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Thursday appointed Ko Hak-chan president of Seoul Arts Center, one of the largest performing arts centers here. Ko, 65, has been managing Yundang Art Hall, a comprehensive arts space in Apgujeong-dong, southern Seoul, since 2009. The Jeju native and Hanyang University graduate worked as producer for TBC; managing editor at Q Channel; and taught at Chugye University for the Arts and Seoul Institute of the Arts. “Ko is expected to use his managerial e
March 14, 2013
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Bear cubs found in box at roadside
A South Carolina man said he and his family approached a roadside box they suspected might contain puppies and instead discovered a trio of bear cubs.Brandon Poole of Long Creek said he and his family were driving in their truck when they spotted the box and decided to investigate, WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, S.C., reported Tuesday."I thought it was little puppies in that little box, so I got closer to it, I noticed I heard squealing so I thought it was baby pigs. I got closer and picked one up. It w
March 13, 2013
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250,000 Kyujanggak documents to be digitized
Seoul National University plans to create a digital database of 250,000 old documents dating back to the Joseon era (1392-1910). The university’s Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies on Monday announced the launch of the “21st Century New Kyugjanggak Project” which will see to the restoration or repair of aged documents and historical materials stored in its archive, then translate them into modern Korean or foreign languages and digitize them. “Currently, less than 10 percent of the historic
March 11, 2013
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Stonehenge was ancient rave spot, new theory says
LONDON (AFP) ― British researchers on Saturday unveiled a new theory for the origins of Stonehenge, saying the ancient stone circle was originally a graveyard and venue for mass celebrations.The findings would overturn the long-held belief that Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain in southwestern England was created as a Stone Age astronomical calendar or observatory.A team led by Professor Mike Parker Pearson of University College London said Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is both older and
March 11, 2013
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Global network fosters success of creative industry: U.K. minister
The 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony was a new chapter for the so-called creative industry. It was the moment when creativity beat big-scale, blockbuster conventionality.A huge group of dancers performed a running storyline and the Olympic Flame was lit in a flower-shaped cauldron, while everyone sang along to “Hey Jude” with Paul McCartney: It was not as lavish or grand as the Beijing opening ceremony, but more of a condensed, cool and witty celebration.On Monday, Ed Vaizey, U.K. minister
March 11, 2013
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Items for one get a boost
Koreans love to sing, but they hesitate to visit karaoke rooms alone for it is widely known as a place to go with friends or family members. But a growing number of people are venturing to sing by themselves, which is prompting noraebang (Korean karaoke) owners to install one-person rooms to hit the niche market. The single-person singing rooms are for those who want to practice singing without worrying about others. The rental fees are cheaper -- as much as 50 percent lower -- than conventional
March 11, 2013
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Churches grapple with earthly ‘sins’
Protestant churches here are grappling with various scandals involving their leaders and high-ranking members. From tax evasion to inappropriate inheritance of leadership, fabrication of reports and influence peddling, slews of allegations of unethical deeds are turning away congregations, insiders said. The following are just a few of the scandals enveloping Protestant church leaderships.Tax evasion, breach of trust The Seoul Central Prosecutors’ Office last week said it was investigating alleg
March 10, 2013
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Painting teacher: G.W. Bush 'great artist'
Former U.S. President George W. Bush will be remembered as a "great artist," his painting teacher says.In an interview with WAGA-TV, Atlanta, Bonnie Flood of Cumming, Ga., said she spent a month with Bush in Boca Grande, Fla., giving him 6 hours of daily instruction, Politico reported Friday.She told the Fox affiliate the former president started out painting dogs and graduated to landscapes as he became more comfortable with the medium.Three of Bush's paintings became public when a hacker poste
March 10, 2013
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Online communities bind people with common interests
Internet and mobile platforms are facilitating South Korea’s community culture to push its physical limits of time and space.The online community era emerged in the late 1990s when local club-centric portals such as Cyworld and Freechal were introduced. It blossomed as portal sites competed for users with their own services, departing from traditional email and search services. Naver, the nation’s biggest portal service in market share, hosted 9.05 million online communities in 2012, though its
March 8, 2013
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Gulp, table for ... one, please: Discover the art of dining out alone
There is something about dining out alone that just seems so daunting. Being escorted by the matre d’ through a crowded restaurant and being taunted with the sounds of laughter and conversation, all the while having random diners flash a gaze of pity or disbelief ― as though solo diners should be presented with a medal of bravery for their courage in allowing themselves to be seen eating alone. To some, dining out by oneself is right up there in terms of social faux pas with going stag to the mo
March 8, 2013
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Pop Calendar“Shinhwa 15th Anniversary Concert”: The country’s longest-running boy band Shinhwa is celebrating 15 years together with a special anniversary concert. The six-member group first debuted in 1998 and they have since released more than 10 albums and made a name for themselves as one of the nation’s most successful music acts. The group came back to the music scene last year after a four-year hiatus with the album “Return.” “Shinhwa 15th Anniversary Concert” will be held in the Gymnasti
March 8, 2013
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Smart content market grows to W1.9tr in 2012
Thanks to fast-developing IT technology, the so-called smart content market last year reached an estimated 1.9 trillion won ($1.8 billion), up 18.2 percent from the previous year.The lion’s share of the content was related to culture, showing that “soft power” will become the growth engine for the future, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday. According to the 2012 Smart Content Market Report, the domestic market was estimated at 1.947 trillion won, up about 300 billion won f
March 7, 2013