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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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Yoon seeks rebound, taps 5-term lawmaker as chief of staff
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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Medical standoff deepens as doctors reject new med school plan, talks
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[Herald Interview] Why Toss invited hackers to penetrate its system
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korean envoys convene to navigate strategy amid Middle East tensions
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North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles into sea: JCS
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Samsung, SK hynix investors dump shares on Nvidia crash
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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
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New Wave giants Depeche Mode to launch world tour
PARIS (AFP) ― The most successful electronic band in history, New Wave giants Depeche Mode on Tuesday announced plans for a world tour, kicking off next May on the heels of a new album release.The British trio, whose last tour dates back to 2010, will launch the new tour on May 7 in Tel Aviv, heading from there to Europe for 34 dates across 25 countries, they told a packed Paris press conference.European gigs are to include Britain ― with a single date in London on May 28 ― Greece, Bulgaria, Tur
Oct. 25, 2012
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Ex-manager of Britney Spears says he was punched
Britney Spears’ ex-manager described from the witness stand Wednesday a scene of domestic warfare, saying the superstar’s father chased him around a kitchen, punched him and threatened his life.Sam Lutfi, who is suing Spears’ parents for defamation, testified while they watched from across the courtroom.He denied accusations made in a book by Lynne Spears that he was a Svengali who became the gatekeeper of her daughter’s world, locking her parents out of her life.He contends he was a benevolent
Oct. 25, 2012
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‘Ars Nova’ to woo audience to world of modern music
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual “Ars Nova” concerts are a welcome treat for fans of contemporary classical music in Korea which suffers from a dearth of contemporary classical music performances.Marking the seventh year of “Ars Nova,” SPO is exploring an unfamiliar yet intriguing world of “balance amid imbalance” under the theme of “Ars Nova Ⅲ&Ⅳ―Hungary.” There will be two concerts, each with a different program, for this year’s edition ― the first at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 1 at the Chamber H
Oct. 24, 2012
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CNBLUE draws 100,000 fans in Japan
Pop rock group CNBLUE has wrapped up its first arena tour in Japan, having attracted a combined 100,000 screaming fans. The “Come On” tour took the boys to six cities in Japan where they performed a total of nine concerts. The group’s final shows were held at Saitama Super Arena on Oct. 20 and 21 where they performed many of their hit songs including “Have a Good Night,” “Wake Up,” “Blue Sky,” “Tear Drops in the Rain,” “Time is Over” and their Japanese debut single “In My Head.”“We were surprise
Oct. 24, 2012
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Psy and U.N. secretary-general praise each other
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is jealous of South Korean rapper Psy.The U.N. chief joked during a meeting with the rapper that he felt overshadowed by the star, whose video has scored over half a billion views on YouTube.“I‘m a bit jealous. Until two days ago someone told me I am the most famous Korean in the world. Now I have to relinquish. I have no regrets,” Ban said.The two lavished praise on each other at U.N. headquarters Tuesday, with Ban even risking a few of Psy’s trademark
Oct. 24, 2012
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Stop press! Superman quits Daily Planet
Journalism is no longer a job for Superman.His alter ego Clark Kent is quitting the Daily Planet, the Metropolis newspaper where he's worked since the first Superman comics were published in the 1940s, the USA Today newspaper said Monday.The plot twist -- prompted by the Daily Planet's takeover by a media conglomerate -- is one of many to appear in the new edition of Superman that goes on sale Wednesday in both digital and hard-copy forms.‘Superman is arguably the most powerful person on the pla
Oct. 24, 2012
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Two Pussy Riot members taken to Russian 'prison hell': supporters
Two members of punk band Pussy Riot have been taken to remote Russian prison colonies notorious for their harsh conditions after a court this month upheld their two-year sentences, their lawyer said on Monday."Nadya Tolokonnikova has been sent to Mordovia, and Maria Alyokhina to Perm," defense lawyer Violetta Volkova told AFP.The Perm and Mordovia regions, both in central Russia, host a vast network of Soviet-era prison camps infamous for their tough conditions."They were convoyed on Saturday,"
Oct. 24, 2012
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National Geographic to auction part of its archive
NEW YORK (AP) ― The National Geographic Society is selling parts of its massive archive of world exploration for the first time, offering 240 pieces spanning from the late 1800s to the present at an auction expected to bring in about $3 million.National Geographic has chronicled scientific expeditions, explorations, archaeology, wildlife and world cultures for more than 100 years, amassing a collection of 11.5 million photos and original illustrations.Among the items to be sold at Christie’s in
Oct. 23, 2012
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Male nude posters plaster Vienna, draw complaints from some
VIENNA (AP) ― Naked men of all sizes and shapes are appearing on Vienna kiosks as a prestigious museum kicks off an exhibit of male nudity. But outside the exhibition, organizers are being forced into cover-up mode after a storm of complaints that the ad posters are offensive.In a show titled “Nude Men from 1800 to Today,’’ the Leopold Museum opened its doors Friday to examine how artists have dealt with the theme of male nudity over the centuries. “Mr. Big’’ ― a four-meter high full-frontal pho
Oct. 23, 2012