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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok team up in 'Whenever Possible'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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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
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[Photo News] Han Chae-ah looks fashionable and cool in swimwear photo shoot
Han Chae-ah proved that she can look nonchalant and fashionable at the same time with her recently-released photos, in which she is clad in rash guards. The actress looks to be enjoying the photo shoot, which took place in the resort province of Phuket.In the shots released Thursday, Han holds poses in different sportswear. She looks off into the distance in the forest, on a surf board and on a tree, with the beautiful scenery in the background.(Mystic Entertainment)(Mystic Entertainment)The act
June 29, 2017
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(Photo) iKon expresses youth in coming-of-age photo book
iKon will attempt show off what it means to be young in a upcoming photo book, according to YG Entertainment.Its first photobook “Youth Volume 1” will show the everyday lives of iKon members. But instead of focusing on the limelight as a popular K-pop act, the images will shine light on how the seven members spend every day as young adults. “iKon has always shown great chemistry as a group, but the photo book will show each members‘ charms,” YG said.The photo book will also include a poster and
June 27, 2017
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[Photo] T-ara’s Eunjung fashionable on Dazed & Confused cover
Singer Eunjung of T-ara showed off her charm in a photo shoot for the cover of a pop culture magazine.Her agency MBK Entertainment released the photos Monday, showing her attempts at various concepts and poses for Dazed & Confused. Eunjung’s photo and accompanying interview will be featured in the July edition of the magazine. (MBK Entertainment) (MBK Entertainment)Last week, T-ara released its 13th album, “What’s My Name,” marking the group’s first release since reorganizing itself as a quarte
June 26, 2017
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(Photo) Actress Han Ye-ri shows off in Nylon photo shoot
Actress Han Ye-ri on Thursday revealed photos taken for fashion magazine Nylon, along with a corresponding interview.Han was shown posing in a long blue dress, glaring at the camera with a dreamy look in her eyes. (Saram Entertainment) (Saram Entertainment)In a subsequent interview, Han shared her feelings about appearing in upcoming second season of JTBC drama “Age of Youth.” “The house where the main characters live is named ’Belle Epoque,‘ and I hope that the viewers will be able to ‘feel’ t
June 22, 2017
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‘Curse queen’ Baek A-yeon shows off playful side during CeCi shoot
Her songs sing of bittersweet struggles of love, but singer Baek A-yeon showed that she had a child-like side in her recent photo shoot and interview.Baek’s agency JYP Entertainment on Wednesday revealed the photos she took for the July edition of fashion magazine CeCi, one of which had the singer posing in a playful fashion by holding up two popsicles near her head like horns.In the interview that followed, Baek revealed what track he likes the most from her EP “Bittersweet” that was released l
June 21, 2017
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Akdong Musician’s Lee Su-hyun becomes a star YouTuber
Lee Su-hyun of Akdong Musician is fulfilling her dream of being a “beauty YouTuber,” as her channel surpassed 300,000 subscribers faster than any other beauty YouTuber in Korea. As of Wednesday, her channel has over 339,000 subscribers and over 1.38 million views. According to YG Entertainment, it took her just two weeks to reach 300,000 subscribers, since it was launched on June 3. Lee Su-hyun of Akdong Musician (YG Entertainment) Lee Su-hyun of Akdong Musician (YG Entertainment)The channel has
June 21, 2017
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(Photo) VIXX shines on cover of Nylon
Boy band VIXX showed off on July cover of the Korean version of fashion magazine Nylon. The cover, bearing the words “Youth VIXX,” has both a close-up and long shot of the five bandmates. In an interview with the photo shoot, VIXX talked about various episodes related to its recent EP “Shangri-La/Paradise on Earth,” according to agency Jellyfish Entertainment. (Jellyfish Entertainment) (Jellyfish Entertainment)Marking five years since the group’s debut, VIXX entertained fans with various activit
June 20, 2017
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(Photo) Jung Yong-hwa talks about being CNBLUE’s leader
CNBLUE‘s leader and vocalist Jung Yong-hwa shot photos for the cover of men’s fashion magazine Arena Homme Plus, July edition.The shot, taking place in Hawaii, went for a relaxed vacation look while showing off a “healthy look,” according to his agency FNC Entertainment.In the interview that followed, Jung talked about his struggles about being the leader of his band, currently in its eight year. He also vowed to carry out various activities in the second half of this year.Jung is slated to rele
June 20, 2017
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Identity struggle fires creative power
In a world where the notions of ethnicity, culture and identity are constantly evolving, Korea’s fashion world is taking those influences and turning them into creative expression.Fashion model Han Hyun-min presented a striking image on the Korean catwalk at the 2016 Seoul Fashion Week fall-winter collection in March 2016. Born to a Nigerian father and Korean mother, Han is Korea’s first model with African roots. “I’ve always been skinny and tall at 184 centimeters and 56 kilograms. Kids would
April 9, 2017
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Extra long sleeves, extra wide pants for cooler months
Most of us probably haven’t thought of shopping for our spring and summer wardrobes yet, but the powers that be dictating the fashion calendar insist on showing collections half a year ahead of time and voila, here are some trends for the cooler months that stood out at last week’s Seoul Fashion Week.Where are the hands?NOHKE (Seoul Fashion Week)Exaggerated sleeves were everywhere. Jinteok, the eponymous brand of iconic designer Jin Te-ok, featured long, black faux-fur sleeves on a wool checkere
April 5, 2017
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[Eye Plus] Streets of fashion, passion
Seoul Fashion Week fall-winter 2017 comes to an end today after six fashion-filled days and nights.Celebrated for its wealth of young talent and their vibrant energy, Seoul Fashion Week is also remarkable for the colorful scenes that unfold outside Dongdaemun Design Plaza, the main fashion week venue. Hordes of young fashionistas strut down the long walkways outside the DDP as if on a real runway and strike poses in front of the cool metallic panels of the iconic Zaha Hadid building for anyone a
March 31, 2017
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[Herald Interview] You can have style and comfort, too
When it comes to shoes, there is no need to compromise comfort over style -- or vice versa. “Technology has made it easier to have both,” said Fred Allard, chief creative director of the GRI Group, during an interview with The Korea Herald on Saturday. “As a designer you have no choice. They (shoes) must be comfortable. Women are working now,” said Allard, who worked as a shoes and accessories designer at European shoe brands and the Nine West Group in the US before joining the Hong Kong-based G
March 12, 2017
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Saint Laurent ordered to remove ‘degrading’ posters
France’s advertising regulator has ordered fashion house Saint Laurent to remove posters of extremely thin models in “degrading” poses after an outcry over their appearance around Paris.The campaign features a reclining woman in a fur coat and fishnet tights opening her legs and another of a model in a leotard and roller skate stilettos bending over a stool.Stephane Martin, head of advertising regulator ARPP, told AFP Tuesday that his organization had received 120 complaints over the way the pos
March 9, 2017
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K-beauty clicks with US consumers
Before Bailey Ewing leaves her home each morning, she lathers her face in eight different skin care products: cleanser, four different toners, serum, emulsion and sunscreen. The 35 minutes it takes her to complete her morning skin care routine and makeup is only a fraction of her two-hour evening routine -- something, she says, she learned only after arriving in Korea in 2014. Bailey Ewing wears a Korean-style sheet mask. (Bailey Ewing)“I never even had a skin care routine back home, and when yo
March 8, 2017
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Saint Laurent designer gives bold, VIP-filled sophomore show
Kate Moss hid under a hat, Eva Herzigova shivered in the cold, Catherine Deneuve and A$AP Rocky sat poker-faced, while only Charlotte Gainsbourg managed a smile.Fashion crowds do not usually brave a cold, elemental construction-site at night in Paris unless there’s a very good reason.And this was it: Anthony Vaccarello’s highly-anticipated sophomore collection for the iconic house of Saint Laurent.Here are some highlights from Tuesday, the first day of fall-winter 2017 shows.Saint Laurent under
March 1, 2017
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High style and politics on Oscars red carpet
For Hollywood’s A-list, Oscars night is the biggest fashion moment of the year. And Tinseltown’s top actresses did not disappoint on Sunday, with winter white gowns among the key trends.Here are some highlights from the Academy Awards red carpet:Visions in white Sofia Carson arrives for the 89th annual Academy Awards ceremony Sunday. (EPA-Yonhap)White, cream and champagne quickly emerged as a red carpet favorite.Best actress nominee Isabelle Huppert, already a Golden Globe winner for edgy rape-
Feb. 27, 2017