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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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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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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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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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‘The Voice’ star Dia Frampton to perform live in Hongdae
Dia Frampton, the singer with the sweetly soulful rustic voice who was the season one runner-up of singing audition program “The Voice” in the U.S., is in Seoul to hold her first show in Korea at “Freebird” in Hongdae Saturday night.This is the first time in nearly 20 years the young Korean American vocalist has been to Seoul and she is hoping to break into the Korean music industry with her folk-inspired songs. “Honestly, I didn’t before, but I think that the older I get, the more passionate I
Nov. 1, 2012
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Sleepless nights of the ‘club-a-HOLICs’
Following is part of a series on Seoul’s hottest bars and clubs. ― Ed.Not many people new to Korea are aware of the phrase “after club” used among Koreans. The term refers to after-hours nightclubs open past the designated hours to serve alcohol. Of course, places like Korea do not need after-hours clubs as there is no law restricting the hours when alcohol can be sold. So don’t get confused between the “after-hours club” in Europe and North America and “after clubs” in Korea, which are two enti
Oct. 31, 2012
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Kang MJ brings out inner beauty in still life objects
Daegu-based painter Kang Min-jeong chooses damaged fruits and vegetables that don’t meet market standards as subjects of her still life paintings, looking to bring out the hidden beauty and quality of the produce neglected by others. The mid-career artist, who studied western painting at Daegu’s Keimyung University, showcases her new paintings at the Daegu Art Festival, which kicked off Wednesday and runs through Nov. 5.Finding inspiration in natural materials, she has devoted over two decades o
Oct. 31, 2012
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McKnight to return to Seoul for encore show
The contemporary R&B artist Brian McKnight, famed for his hit song “Back at One,” will be back in Seoul to serenade his local fans once again with his silky vocals in an acoustic performance. After holding concerts in Korea both last year and the year before, McKnight is returning for another night of music and soul at the AX-Korea Hall on Nov. 30. This multi-talented entertainer is not only a singer, songwriter and producer, but a well-rounded musician playing nine instruments: piano, guitar, b
Oct. 31, 2012
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China's media says success of 'hallyu' backed by S. Korean gov't
China's state media said Wednesday the worldwide boom of Korean pop music, films and TV dramas, known as "hallyu," was backed by the South Korean government.China Economic Weekly, a magazine managed and sponsored by the state-run newspaper People's Daily, reported in its latest issue that the South Korean government played a pillar role in the country's so-called "soft power."Noting the success of Korean pop songs such as Psy's "Gangnam Style" and the Wondergirl's "Nobody," the magazine suggeste
Oct. 30, 2012
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Nick Cannon to perform at Boombar
The American rapper, comedian and TV personality Nick Cannon will DJ live at the electro lounge Boombar in Itaewon on Saturday.The multi-entertainer is best known as a former Nickelodeon star, the host of the hit TV audition program “America’s Got Talent” and the husband of R&B icon Mariah Carey. He first gained fame in the entertainment industry as a teen for his role on the show “All That” and as the host of “The Nick Cannon Show” and “Wild ‘N Out” on Nickelodeon, a top entertainment channel f
Oct. 30, 2012
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K-pop and the world
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Asian music market will be presented at the 2012 global music conference and showcase Mu:Con, which will be held in Seoul from Thursday to Saturday. Mu:Con is a gathering of key players in the world music industry who come together to discuss various topics on creative global cooperation and communication, including the planning, production and distribution of the Asian music market. The three-day event, which is co-chaired by the legendary Korean pop
Oct. 30, 2012
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CJ E&M makes W13.3b in Q3 TV drama exports
CJ E&M, a local entertainment giant that owns four cable TV channels including tvN and OCN, said Tuesday it earned 13.3 billion won ($12 million) from overseas sales of its own TV dramas in the third quarter of this year.Rights to a total of 20 dramas have been sold to foreign countries, including tvN’s “Shut Up Flower Boy Band,” “I Need Romance” and OCN’s “Vampire Prosecutor,” with the three exported to more than 20 countries, the company said.It said overseas sales of “Answer Me 1997,” a tvN d
Oct. 30, 2012
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SBS to host K-pop festival in U.S.
A joint concert of several K-pop artists will be held in the United States early next month, a South Korean television station hosting the event said Tuesday.The “2012 SBS K-pop Super Concert in America” will take place at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, a 15,000-seat outdoor theater, in Irvine, California, on Nov. 10, SBS said.Some of South Korea‘s leading K-pop bands, including Girls’ Generation, 2NE1, KARA, BEAST and Sistar as well as American YouTube star Karmin, will perform, it said. (Y
Oct. 30, 2012
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Korean artists showcase ‘Woo:ri’ project at art festival in Prague
An art project by Korean artists is on exhibit at the TINA B. Contemporary Art Festival in Prague, giving fresh perspectives on Korean art to the global audience. The project titled “Woo:ri,” the Korean word for “us” or “we,” showcases installations and media art at various places throughout the historic city of Prague during the art festival, which ends on Wednesday.The annual TINA B. festival, which stands for “This Is Not Another Biennale,” aims to bring contemporary art closer to general peo
Oct. 29, 2012
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Two Asian pianists to interpret Beethoven
Two noted Asian pianists presenting Beethoven piano sonatas here within two weeks of each other are the talk of the town among classical music lovers. China’s Yundi Li and Korea’s Kim Sun-wook will be portraying different aspects of the genius composer. And of course they will be adding their special touch to each piece. Beethoven’s piano sonatas are known for demanding extraordinary devotion and skills from the players. “It’s not just about the virtuoso. Beethoven didn’t flaunt melody line or p
Oct. 29, 2012
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K-pop World Festival knows no barriers
CHANGWON, South Gyeongsang Province ― Forty-three international participants on 15 teams from 15 countries sang and danced to their favorite K-pop songs to compete in the 2012 K-pop World Festival held in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, on Sunday.Each group or soloist battled it out onstage to vie for the title of best K-pop act of the night. The contestants were split into two categories: vocal and performance. The contest’s panel of judges evaluating each act included K-pop celebrity G.O.
Oct. 29, 2012
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Rapper Lil Reese sorry for ‘beating’ video
Chicago rapper Lil Reese issued an apology via Twitter for a video posted online that showed him beating up a young woman.“Everybdy makes mistakes,” the tweet read. “I was out of charcter & ive grown sense then Dont judge me for my past i can admit my wrongs and I apologize.#3hunna.”The apology came days after the video was posted online, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Sunday.The video shows a young woman inquiring who let a group of young men into a home. She begins to argue with a young man, p
Oct. 29, 2012
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‘Gangnam Style’ follow up single to be mix of English and Korean
Psy fans can expect new moves following the comical horse dance with Psy’s soon-to-be released bilingual track. In a recent interview with CNN, the “international singer” announced that his next single will be half in Korean and half in English. There had been a lot of debate about whether or not Psy’s next song would in Korean or in English. It was reported that his agency, YG Entertainment, suggested he keep his songs in Korean, but Psy later announced that he was planning to produce a song in
Oct. 28, 2012
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Choi Jae-eun contemplates relationship between human beings and sky
Choi Jae-eun, a Korean artist based in Japan and Germany, is holding an exhibition that offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between human beings and the sky. The 56-year-old artist is well-known for her philosophical reflection on nature and experimental approach to contemporary art. Choi explores themes of the finite and infinite and the flow of time at the new exhibition being held at Kukje Gallery in Seoul, representing the ideas through diverse works such as photography, film and
Oct. 28, 2012
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Tale of Austria’s crown prince to be staged in Seoul
After the very successful first run of “Elisabeth,” ― which was about the real-life 19th-century Austrian Empress ― earlier this year, local musical company EMK is showcasing another European show with an all-Korean cast, this time about the very empress’ son.Titled “Rudolf,” the show is about Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria (1858-1889) and his affair with Baroness Mary Vetsera. The piece is based on the famous “Mayerling Incident,” where the crown prince and his mistress were found dead, an app
Oct. 28, 2012
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Wonder Girls perform at U.N. headquarters
South Korean K-pop group Wonder Girls and legendary U.S. singer Stevie Wonder performed together at the U.N. Headquarters in New York during the “2012 U.N. Day Concert: A Message for Peace” on Oct. 24. The two-hour concert was organized in celebration of the 67th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Organization.The five-member girl group performed its English single, “Like Money” and also partnered with Stevie Wonder for his song, “What the World Needs Now is Love.” Other reno
Oct. 28, 2012
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Confidence with swag
This is the third in a series about foreign entertainers growing in popularity in Korean entertainment scene. ― Ed.In the cutthroat world of the Korean music industry, it’s hard for even Koreans to catch a break. Meaning, for the expats who hope to make it in the business, it’s even harder.But for California-native Black Ilumin, it was unexpected.The hip-hop artist came here during an artistic block in 2009, hoping to regain some inspiration and start writing again. On a whim, he answered an ad
Oct. 28, 2012
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Learning from the stars
A small group of K-pop-loving foreigners were offered the chance of a lifetime to learn from the stars themselves at a special mentoring seminar by 4minute stars G.Na and Ji Youn.Fifteen groups from 15 countries were selected to compete at this year’s K-pop World Festival after winning a K-pop singing/dancing competition held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. All teams will compete at the K-pop World Festival concert on Sunday in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province.Participants gat
Oct. 26, 2012
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Leeum shows major works of Anish Kapoor
Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, presents the country’s first exhibition of works by British sculptor Anish Kapoor. The first major show by Kapoor in East Asia, the exhibit encompasses the artist’s major works from the early years of his career to the present. Known to the general global audience as the creator of the giant red steel “Orbit” tower in London Olympic Park, Kapoor has enjoyed great success, holding a solo exhibition at London’s Royal Academy of Arts as the first living artist in 2009.
Oct. 25, 2012