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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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National Medical Center opens Koo Ja-sung solo exhibition
The National Medical Center is hosting a solo exhibition by Korean painter Koo Ja-sung at the hospital gallery Scandia until Nov. 30. The exhibition, titled “Reflection on the eastern point of view of the world that voices inner thoughts,” features 30 paintings including Koo’s famous photo-realistic still paintings and nude paintings. Koo, 71, considered a pioneer of realism in Korea, has developed a signature style characterized by sharp depictions and stable composition. He adopted naturalism
Nov. 19, 2012
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Ahn to star with Freeman in ‘Last Knights’
Veteran actor Ahn Sung-ki is starring in a movie with Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman and English actor Clive Owen, according to Sovik Global Contents Investment Fund.Ahn is starring in a joint Korean-American production film “The Last Knights.” Popular actress Park Si-yeon, who recently starred in KBS’ TV drama series “The Innocent Man,” is also joining the cast. The script has been penned by Canadian screenwriter Michael Konyves, whose previous works include the Genie Award-nominated screenpla
Nov. 19, 2012
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Love in times of war
The famous story of Nongae, the 16th-century “gisaeng,” or female entertainer, is still largely considered a patriotic tale, about a low-caste woman sacrificing her life to help her country in crisis.The gisaeng lived in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, during the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598), and is said to have purposely seduced Japanese general Keyamura Rokusuke. She led him to a cliff, embraced him and jumped ― killing the general as well as herself.The National Dance Company of K
Nov. 19, 2012
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TVXQ sets off on ‘Catch Me’ world tour
The energetic duo TVXQ held their first solo concert in Korea in four years, marking the start of the “TVXQ! Tour World Tour Catch Me.” The group held two performances over the weekend at Olympic Park in Seoul, drawing in 25,000 fans, with tickets selling out in just three minutes. The members U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin performed a myriad of their hit tracks including “Rising Sun,” “Keep your head down,” “Mirotic” and “I’ll be there” and wowed the crowd with their group choreography and stage
Nov. 19, 2012
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Psy receives AMA New Media award
The global star Psy received the “New Media” trophy for his worldwide viral smash hit “Gangnam Style” at the 40th American Music Awards held Sunday in Los Angeles.Psy was awarded with the trophy at the red carpet preshow at the Nokia Center in Los Angeles. He uploaded a comment on his Twitter page where he expressed his excitement about receiving the trophy from the former ‘N Sync pop star Lance Bass, who was one of the hosts of the AMA red carpet preshow event.Some of the big-name winners at th
Nov. 19, 2012
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Elton John's performance in S. Korea due next week
The British pop star Elton John will perform in South Korea next month as part of his global tour to mark the 40th anniversary of his hit single "Rocket Man," according to a local promoter of the event.It will be the first time in eight years for the rock singer-songwriter and composer to visit South Korea on a concert tour.The 65-year-old musician will perform at Seoul's Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on Nov. 27 and at Busan's BEXCO convention center on Nov. 29, according to the Seoul promoter,
Nov. 19, 2012
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2PM releases new album via clothing line
A unique method of purchasing music has been unveiled: In collaboration with the global fashion brand, the United Colors of Benetton, the K-pop idol group 2PM recently released their new cutting-edge album, “2PM Clothes Album,” which allows fans to access the album’s music files through a scan code imprinted on special clothing items.The clothes album features a bar code that fans can scan using their smartphones, which will take them to a phone application that will grant them access the album’
Nov. 18, 2012
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Reliving royalty in pictures
King Gojong of the Korean Empire enjoyed having his picture taken. He gladly allowed Percival Lowell, who visited Korea as a foreign secretary and counselor for a special Korean diplomatic mission to the U.S. in 1883, to take his photo for the first time. He later included the photo in his travel story book “Joseon: The Land of the Morning Calm.” Gojong was frequently photographed by Western visitors to his country, who published the pictures in foreign publications. Experts later saw it as Gojo
Nov. 18, 2012
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The staying power of 'Gangnam Style'
President Obama, the mayor of London, China's top dissident artist and Madonna -- every time someone signals the death of "Gangnam Style" up pops another high-profile figure to keep the phenomenon alive. In the four months since the music video by South Korean rapper Psy went viral on YouTube, it has been name-checked and imitated by an impressive roster of global notables from world leaders to sports stars and business tycoons. And the public has joined in with tens of thousands turning o
Nov. 18, 2012
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Pop Music“Kaas chante Piaf”: The French singer and actress Patricia Kaas will hold two performances in Seoul in promotion of her newest live show “Kaas sings Piaf.” The concert tour is in commemoration of renowned French musician Edith Piaf who passed away 50 years ago this year. Piaf was widely regarded as France’s national pop singer and become an icon in the country during World War II. Kaas is considered as one of the most internationally successful French singers and is set to perform this
Nov. 16, 2012
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Aguilera‘s ’Lotus‘ is good, but not greatChristina Aguilera"Lotus"(RCA Records)Christina Aguilera is easily one of contemporary music’s best voices. She‘s got pipes that music-lovers need to hear at a time when Top 40 radio features studio-enhanced vocals and award shows are full of lip syncing. That’s why her fifth album, "Lotus," is somewhat disappointing -- not because it isn‘t good, but because it isn’t great.Sure, it‘s an improvement from 2010’s "Bionic," a chaotic album that is Aguilera‘s
Nov. 16, 2012
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Psy knocks rumors on overseas gigs
On Oct. 31, concert promoter Rajawali Indonesia distributed a press release claiming that Indonesian fans would have the opportunity to witness Psy performing his trademark horse dance live in Jakarta on Nov. 25. The announcement was then publicized by numerous media outlets in the Southeast Asian country. However, on Wednesday Psy posted a tweet stating: “i love my fans. i dont like when people lie to them. Im sorry Indonesia and Norway but the promoter saying I have a show there is a lie.”Anas
Nov. 16, 2012
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Maroon 5‘s ’One More Night‘ still No. 1 on U.S. record chart
Maroon 5‘s “One More Night” is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart for a ninth week, Billboard.com reported Thursday.Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 is Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” followed by Ke$ha‘s “Die Young” at No. 3, fun.’s “Some Nights” at No. 4 and PSY‘s “Gangnam Style” at No. 5.Rounding out the top tier are Bruno Mars’ “Locked Out of Heaven” at No. 6, Taylor Swift‘s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” at No. 7, Ne-Yo’s “Let Me Love You [Until You Learn to Love Yourself]” at No.
Nov. 16, 2012
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‘The Bat’ transported to Art Deco era
The Korea National Opera’s operetta, “Die Fledermaus,” or “The Bat,” to be staged from Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 at the Seoul Arts Center Opera House, is an apt choice for the company’s year-end and 50th anniversary performance. Set in the flamboyant city of Vienna, the light-hearted operetta written by Johann Strauss II follows a chain of risky pranks between a mischievous playboy and a petty-minded doctor that snowballs until the playboy ends up in jail. But it all wraps up with an all-is-well ha
Nov. 15, 2012
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Riccardo Muti says culture good for economy
ROME (AP) ― Riccardo Muti, the master conductor, is sounding an ominous note, and it isn’t rising from the orchestra pit.The former longtime maestro at Milan’s La Scala opera house is worried that the stubborn financial crisis in much of the world risks impoverishing not just public coffers but also the arts, whose budgets, often lean even in good economic times, are among the biggest casualties in many countries. And, said the man known for his dramatic flair at the podium, there’s more than ju
Nov. 15, 2012
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British sculptor sits somewhere between design and art
British artist Tom Price makes chairs: not ordinary comfy ones sold at furniture stores, but those with a sculptural appearance, which may cause viewers to question their functionality and comfort. They can also be put in a living room, which will be sure to establish a unique mood in one’s home. Making the chairs involves a long and complicated process. From the initial idea to choosing materials and finding a way to apply them to chairs, the process involves artistic exploration of materials a
Nov. 15, 2012
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K-pop double trouble
This is part of a series featuring new hallyu stars. ― Ed.The 24-year-old twin brothers Jung Dae-ryong and So-ryong were seven years old when one of their friends first introduced them to K-pop music. “That’s when it all began,” said Dae-ryong. “We loved to dance and sing, that was life. That’s still our life.”After being signed at 18, the boys trained for six years before debuting as the hip-hop performing duo, Tasty. Their name “Tasty” refers to the bringing together of different styles, chore
Nov. 15, 2012
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Psy heats up New York; slips on Billboard chart
South Korean rapper Psy made an appearance during Madonna’s concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. His sudden appearance as a special guest took place while Madonna was performing a remix version of her song “Give it 2 Me” mixed with Psy’s “Gangnam Style.”After she sang the first verse, the legendary diva took a step back and Psy jumped up from the middle of the stage. The two danced his signature “horse-riding dance” as well as other dances in front of the nearly 20,000 people
Nov. 15, 2012
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Bon Jovi daughter recovering after heroin overdose
Authorities say singer Jon Bon Jovi's 19-year-old daughter is hospitalized after overdosing on heroin in a dorm at her New York state college.Town of Kirkland police say an ambulance was sent to Hamilton College early Wednesday after a report that a female had apparently overdosed on heroin.Investigator Peter Cania says Stephanie Bongiovi is recovering at a hospital he declined to name.Police say Bongiovi and 21-year-old Ian Grant were charged with drug possession. Both were issued tickets and o
Nov. 15, 2012
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Seoul’s changing landscape captured by citizens
Imagine a vast area of farmland in Apgujeong without high-rise buildings. These old scenes of Seoul captured by citizens and photographers will unfold at the Seoul Photo Festival from Nov. 21-Dec. 30. The third photo festival will showcase photographs taken by professional photographers as well as citizens that offer glimpses into life in old Seoul. “We try to show memories of Seoul citizens by showcasing as many of their photos as possible, because the photos invite us to take a look at persona
Nov. 14, 2012