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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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Teen actress Seo Shin-ae’s revealing dress goes viral on social media
Fashion can drastically change one’s image. And such was the case for teen actress Seo Shin-ae, who attended the Busan International Film Festival clad in a white revealing dress. The 18-year-old actress drew attention at the event’s star-studded red carpet Thursday, as she wore a revealing white dress that was a stark contrast to her previous youthful image. (Herald Pop)Her outfit generated buzz on social media, with some netizens disapproving. Several comments read, “It’s shocking to see Seo
Oct. 13, 2017
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[Eye] Shimmering sculpture one cap at a time
I was admiring a stunning installation piece shimmering undulating against a panel when a gallerist manning the Galerie RX booth at the Korea International Art Fair last month asked if she could take a photo of me and the piece. I was wearing hanbok as part of an assignment I was working on at the time and she explained that she wanted to show the artist that his work was being shown in Korea. The artist was El Anatsui, a Ghanaian artist now based in Nigeria, who weaves together discarded bottle
Oct. 13, 2017
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Details of first lady’s clothes offer pleasant surprise
The presidential Blue House released detailed information on first lady Kim Jung-sook’s outfits via its official social media Monday, offering a rare glimpse into her shopping style that surprised many Koreans. A photo of the suit on the left (G Market) and Kim (Yonhap)The post read, “Kim purchases ready-made clothes and mends clothes herself. The white suit, which she often wears at official events, was purchased through a television home shopping channel.” After the post, the suit, which costs
Oct. 11, 2017
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Nonprofit magazine sells out with Park Hae-jin as cover model
Nonprofit magazine The Big Issue sold out thanks to Park Hae-jin, who modeled for its cover, the actor’s agency said Wednesday. Park modeled royalty-free for the magazine’s two October issues, contributing to a charitable cause. (The Big Issue)The Big Issue helps the sustainable rehabilitation of homeless people by hiring them as magazine sellers dispatched in front of major subway station exits. Park was featured on the two-part October issues, the first of which sold out within four days of i
Oct. 11, 2017
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2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week set for biggest event yet
The upcoming 2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week will focus on increasing support for emerging designers, inviting more quality buyers and creating a festive mood throughout the city. “More companies are interested in backing new artists. This is inspirational, and we aim to follow the trend,” said Kim Yoon-hee, the director of fashion and creative industry division at Seoul Design Foundation at the press conference held Tuesday at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. Kim Yoon-hee, the director o
Oct. 10, 2017
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History reimagined at Deoksugung Palace
Many galleries and museums in Seoul stay open during the long Chuseok holiday, which is a great opportunity to explore the arts scene in the capital. At Deoksugung Palace, artists show us their interpretation of the short-lived Daehan Empire (1897-1910) in an exhibition organized by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) and the Deoksugung Palace Management of the Cultural Heritage Administration.“Deoksugung Outdoor Project: Light, Sound, Landscape” links the past and the pres
Oct. 2, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Imagining hanbok as everyday wear
Hanbok designer Damyeon Lee Hye-soon made headlines a few years ago when it became known that a restaurant at a five-star Seoul hotel had refused to let her in on grounds that her hanbok posed a danger to herself and fellow diners. Apparently, the restaurant was concerned that someone might trip over Lee’s skirt.That episode brought to light the prejudices that many Koreans harbor about hanbok and how poorly we treat our own traditional clothing. Hanbok designer Damyeon Lee Hye-soon speaks at h
Sept. 29, 2017
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[Video] Learning to wear hanbok with confidence
What would it be like to wear hanbok to work every day? Sitting across from hanbok designer Damyeon Lee Hye-soon at lunch earlier this month, my curiosity was piqued. I had seen her in hanbok on the streets of Mumbai, the crisp hanbok standing out among the sea of sari. I had seen photos of her on a bridge in Paris, her skirt swaying with the breeze. Wearing hanbok to work for a week required more confidence than anything else. (Hanbok courtesy of Damyeon) Over lunch that day, we cooked up a pro
Sept. 29, 2017
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Organic cosmetics Rootree expands beyond domestic market
“Made in Forest” organic cosmetics brand Rootree is planning to promote its overseas expansion to the Vietnamese market, following the recent advancement to the market in Russia.Rootree is expected to host a brand launching event and press conference in Hannoi, Vietnam, next month. The announcement makes clear the brand’s intentions of advancing to the Asian market. Rootree signed a $420,000 contract with Goshen Korea, one of Russia’s cosmetics distributor company, as well as finalized its entra
Sept. 28, 2017
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Syrian artists find ways to express war’s impact
The Syrian War, now in its seventh year, has claimed some 500,000 lives. Of the prewar population of 22 million people, about 6.3 million people have been internally displaced, while more than 5 million have fled the country, becoming refugees. Among those who left Syria is artist Tania Al Kayyali whose works are on exhibition at Art Space DA:MDAA in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, as part of “Syria Art Exhibition: Do Fish Ever Get Seasick?” a group show of five Syrian artists. Of the five, only one curren
Sept. 19, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Designing for ‘dynamic woman on the go’
It is often said that it is never a good time to start a fashion brand, but for Lee Ji-min, founder and creative director of J.Cricket, it meant that now is as good as ever.So Lee, armed with years of experience in high-end fashion retail in China as well as a creative desire, plunged once again into designing. Lee had her own fashion brand which she folded after the 9/11 attack. In 2003, together with an Italian partner, she set up a fashion consultancy business in Shanghai with major European
Sept. 8, 2017
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Modern-day hanbok to grace Cheonggyecheon catwalk
Modern interpretations of Korean traditional attire hanbok will showcase at the “Seoul 365 Fashion Show” slated for Saturday along the Cheonggyecheon stream in central Seoul.The area is known as one of the spots for the weekly Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Markets that is open through Friday to Sunday.Counting down to the fashion show, 25 of the modern hanboks by designer Moon Hyun-seung were teased at Gwanghwamun square in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace on Monday. (Yonhap) (Yonhap) v (Yonhap) (Yonhap)
Sept. 8, 2017
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Giving face, voice to marginalized through art
Turning an inanimate object imbued with symbolism into an animate being embodying the said symbolism, artist Krzysztof Wodiczko brings private narratives to public spaces.“My Wish,” commissioned by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea and on display at the museum’s Seoul branch in Sogyeok-dong as part of the artist’s first major retrospective in Asia, tells the stories of 13 marginalized people in Korean society. Heard in the dark and silent exhibition hall of the museum thr
Aug. 29, 2017
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Highly politicized state of the seas
Homer may have waxed poetic about “sailing over the dark-wine sea” of the Aegean, but the sea in recent years has become a scene of great human suffering and tragedy.“Gridded Currents,” a group exhibition curated by Kim Hyun-jin which closes Sunday at Kukje Gallery, washes away long-held romantic notions of the sea. In its place is a sea that is highly politicized, a recurring narrative throughout the exhibition. It is a sea that is divided into grids to be conquered, a sea of imperialist ambiti
Aug. 17, 2017
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Black Pink collaborates with Dior for Isetan event in Japan
Black Pink is holding a promotional event in Japan with international fashion brand Dior, as it kicks off its musical career in the country.Since Wednesday, the K-pop group has been holding the promotion at Isetan department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with the Dior product Rouge Dior Liquid. The event will continue until Tuesday. (YG Entertainment) (YG Entertainment)Black Pink’s Japan debut has been garnering attention in the country, with the group featured on the covers of popular magazines suc
Aug. 11, 2017
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[Photo News] 2PM’s Wooyoung looking for ‘realistic love’
Singer and actor Wooyoung showed off various sides of his personality in a recent magazine photo shoot.In an interview with the Star magazine, the 2PM band member said he has been “taken aback” by the love he received from Japanese fans during his run there.“I’ve released a solo album and held a concert in Japan. I was thankful for all the love I got, which I honestly didn’t expect,” Wooyoung said, adding that he has been busy recently preparing for 2PM’s last concert in Korea before enlisting i
July 26, 2017
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[Photo News] CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa unveils images for new EP
Gearing up for the release of his first solo EP, titled “Do Disturb,” Jung Yong-hwa has revealed a series of photos to be included with the record. FNC Entertainment at midnight uploaded the photos via the official teaser site for the EP, www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa. The images are consistent with the theme of “summer” and “vacation,” which the singer had vowed the EP will be about.According to FNC, the album’s lead track “That Girl” will be a cheery, upbeat song featuring rapper Loco.Jung, the l
July 12, 2017
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The not so casual ‘airport fashion’ of Korean celebrities
Airport fashion photos like these are popular entertainment news items, but a recent media report has claimed the outfit selections may not be as casual as they appear. This photo is not related to the article. (Herald DB)A steady stream of photos featuring Korean celebrities at Incheon International Airport, is featured by media. Their “off-duty” clothes, especially when going viral, often become instant hits. But according to the Munhwa Ilbo newspaper, the “airport fashion” worn by Korean star
July 10, 2017
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Black Pink shows off ‘natural look’ in photo shoot
Jisoo, Jenie, Rose and Lisa of Black Pink put aside their usual heavy makeup and showed off a more natural look in a photo shoot for the magazine “High Cut.”In an interview, the four members talked about their ongoing activities related to the recently released EP “As If It’s Your Last.” (YG Entertainment) (YG Entertainment) (YG Entertainment)“Our concept has always been ‘charisma,’ or ‘girl crush,’ but this time it’s more ‘girly,’” said Jisoo.Jennie attributed the group’s success to fans, who s
July 6, 2017
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Apink’s Yoon Bo-mi models for cosmetics brand
Apink’s Yoon Bo-mi has been tapped as a new model for the cosmetics brand Forencos. Her agency Plan A Entertainment said that Yoon had shot images to promote products by the brand, whose slogan is “cross the boundary.” Yoon Bo-mi (Plan A Entertainment) Yoon Bo-mi (Plan A Entertainment)“We’ve selected Yoon Bo-mi as our new ‘muse,’ as her image is not confined to just the standardized beauty but can cover a wide range of images from innocence to proudly arrogant,” an official of Frencos was quote
July 4, 2017