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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Classical Music
“2011 Ensemble DITTO Encore Recital”: Male ensemble group Ditto will hold an encore recital tour to thank fans for coming to their annual summer festival. Violist Richard Yongjae O’Neill, violinist Stefan Pi Jackiw, pianist Jiyong and cellist Michael Nicolas will hold the concert on Sept. 4 at the S
Aug. 26, 2011
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Pop Music
“Why We Fail”: Singer-songwriter Lee Sung-yol will hold a month of concerts to mark the release of his third album “Why We Fail.” His latest album was released after a four year hiatus, and it is the first time that he has held a month of concerts, his agency said. The stage will be in the center so
Aug. 26, 2011
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Festivals
“Seoul Drum Festival”: An open festival will be held from Sept. 3 to Sept. 24 at the Seoul Square in central Seoul, for people to enjoy the beat of drums. Festival highlights include opening and closing ceremonies, performances by foreign performance teams, world percussion instrument performances,
Aug. 26, 2011
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Exhibitions
“Yiso Bahc ― Lines of Flight”: Artsonje Center holds a retrospective exhibition on Bahc Yiso’s drawings. Known as a conceptual and installation artist, Bahc ceaselessly recorded his ideas and views with notes and drawings. The exhibition provides an insight into the South Korean artist’s works by pr
Aug. 26, 2011
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Dance
“New Concept Performing Arts Festival”: Hanguk Performing Arts Center will be staging 12 performances through Oct. 2 at Arko Arts Theater and Daehangno Arts Theater in Hyehwa-dong, central Seoul. Under the slogan “Make the Difference,” the festival aims to showcase experimental and original dances s
Aug. 26, 2011
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Theater
“Wedding”: Based on playwright Lee Gang-baek’s 1974 play of the same title, its musical adaptation celebrates the re-opening of the Samilro Warehouse Theater in Myeong-dong in central Seoul, which closed in February due to financial problems. Known as the very first independent theater venue in Seou
Aug. 26, 2011
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(MOVIES) BOX OFFICE
Hindsight (Blue Salt) (Korea)Opening Sept. 1.Drama. Action. Directed by Lee Hyun-seung. Doo-heon (Song Kang-ho), once a legendary figure in Busan’s organized crime scene, now wants to live a quiet life while hoping to run a restaurant of his own. One day, he meets Sebin (Shin Se-kyung), a daring and
Aug. 26, 2011
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‘Virtue’ is good enough
Emmy the Great “Virtue” (Close Harbor)Emmy the Great’s sophomore album “Virtue” shows the continuing expansion of Emma-Lee Moss’ songwriting abilities. Her tender approach and frisky wordplay make her easy on the ears.Moss and her backing band begin with “Dinosaur Sex,” a song two minutes too long b
Aug. 26, 2011
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Indie stars shine
Linus’ Blanket“Show Me Love”Sony MusicIndie band Linus’ Blanket has finally released its first studio album, 10 years after forming. The duo, consisting of singer-songwriter Yeongene and guitarist Lee Sang-jun, debuted with their EP album “Semester” in 2003 and released another EP “Labor in Vain” in
Aug. 26, 2011
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Jaurim tease in ‘Conspiracy Theory’
Jaurim“Conspiracy Theory”Neowiz InternetRock band Jaurim, led by vocalist Kim Yoon-ah, released an eighth album “Conspiracy Theory” on Aug. 18, three years after “Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond” in 2008. With the album release, the band announced on its homepage, Twitter and Facebook that there will be hid
Aug. 26, 2011
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Romance lacks spark in ‘One Day’
Not a lot of love affairs, real or cinematic, can have it said of them that they end better than they begin. But “One Day” ends with a heartfelt flourish that was sorely missing from its first 90 minutes. This episodic romance works in fits and starts, and captures a bittersweet faux British turn by
Aug. 26, 2011
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Court says song containing alcohol-related phrases unharmful
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A local court ruled on Thursday that a K-pop song should not be labeled by censors as "harmful to juveniles" just because it contains alcohol-related lyrics.The court ordered the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family to cancel its classification of a song as harmful mater
Aug. 26, 2011
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Artists show cherished furniture
Gallery Hyundai showcases 60 pieces of Joseon Dynasty wooden furniture, including renowned artists’ possessionsThe wooden surface was smoothened over time until it shone like glass. The 18th-century book chest owned by Lee U-fan is among the 60 pieces of Joseon-period furniture on display at Dugahun
Aug. 25, 2011
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Korean nationalism put to song in lavish ‘Hero’
NEW YORK (AP) ― Non-Korean-speaking theatergoers attending Lincoln Center’s production of “Hero: The Musical” might find themselves occasionally skipping some of the English supertitles projected high above the stage to devote more visual attention to the exorbitant onstage attractions in this lavis
Aug. 25, 2011
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Al Pacino, ‘Scarface’ cast celebrate legacy
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Al Pacino says he got burned while making “Scarface.”Literally, he grabbed the hot barrel of a gun that had just shot 30 rounds during one of Tony Montana’s violent scenes.“My hand stuck to that sucker,” the 71-year-old actor recalled. He couldn’t work for two weeks.Pacino relayed
Aug. 25, 2011
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10 Koreans nominated for Signature Art Prize
South Korea has more entries nominated for this year’s Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Signature Art Prize than any other nation. This is the first time Korean artists are participating in the award. Founded in 2008, the prize identifies artists for outstanding work, recognizes significant recent
Aug. 24, 2011
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Jazz legend Marsalis to perform in S. Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) ― Famed American trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis has shared memories of his childhood and played a few tunes in South Africa as a prelude to headlining Johannesburg’s annual jazz festival.Marsalis talked about his life Tuesday during a question-and-answer session at Johannes
Aug. 24, 2011
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Director portrays ‘wounds in life’
Talking about making films and living his dream, director Lim Woo-seong frequently used the word “Magic.”“Making movies was always a distant dream that just seemed to belong to some other part of the world,” said director Lim Woo-seong, whose second film, “Scars” has been officially invited to Zabal
Aug. 24, 2011
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Lady Gaga, Ryan Reynolds class photos published
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Bradley Cooper‘s teenage tennis practice. Lady Gaga’s first communion. A young Scarlett Johansson decorating a Christmas tree. Ryan Reynolds goofing around with his high-school classmates. Country crooner Blake Shelton as a guitar-playing kid. In this 2004 image released by Ancest
Aug. 24, 2011
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Seoul International Typography Biennale back after 10 years
TYPOJANCHI 2011 introduces typefaces and book designs by Korean, Chinese and Japanese artistsA biennale which explores Asian fonts and book designs has been saved at the verge of disappearing into history. “TYPOJANCHI 2011: Seoul International Typography Biennale” will be held at Seoul Arts Center’s
Aug. 23, 2011