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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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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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Ministry denies blame for Jamboree debacle
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Singer wounded in stabbing by ex-employee
GOYANG, South Korea (Yonhap) -- South Korean singer Cho Kwan-woo is recovering after being stabbed in the neck during a squabble with a drunken former employee, police said Monday.The Ilsan Police Station said they have requested an arrest warrant for the 44-year-old suspect, identified only by his surname Jeon, on charges of attempted murder.Cho was taken to a hospital and required around 10 stitches to his neck but his vocal cords were not affected, the police said, adding that the singer was
July 16, 2012
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Life of late poet featured in dance-musical
Han Ah-reum, writer of musical ‘Hero,’ returns with period drama about Yun Dong-ju“May I look up into the heaven until the day I die ― without a bit of shame,” poet Yun Dong-ju (1917-1945) famously wrote in his poem “Prologue” in 1941, at the age of 25. The poet, who lived through the turbulent years of Japanese rule, often wrote about the sense of shame in his lyrical and sometimes politically-resistant poems. He was ashamed that his poems were being written “too easily” while many were sufferi
July 16, 2012
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France’s far-right National Front to sue Madonna over swastika
France’s far-right National Front said Sunday it plans to sue Madonna over a video at the U.S. pop star’s concert in France showing party leader Marine Le Pen with a swastika on her forehead.“We cannot accept such an odious comparison,” National Front vice-president Florian Philippot said, adding that the legal action would be filed this week.The video, which served as a backdrop for Madonna’s performance of the song “Nobody Knows Me,” flashed a picture of Le Pen’s forehead superimposed with a s
July 16, 2012
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Art exhibitions in S. Korea celebrate London Olympics
British-themed exhibitions encompass contemporary artworks to BeatlesArt may not be the first thing to come to mind when you think of the Olympics. But the quadrennial event can be the largest and most effective cultural celebration as many eyes will be on the host country for more than two weeks and the events will be remembered for much longer. With less than two weeks left until the 2012 London Olympics, art galleries in Seoul are celebrating the big sporting event with art exhibitions on Bri
July 15, 2012
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Dance“Swan Lake”: Russia’s Novosibrisk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre is presenting Tchaikovsky classic “Swan Lake.” The piece is directed by Igor Zelensky while its stage and costume have been designed by Louisa Spinatelli. The show runs from July 26 to 29 at Seoul Arts Center. Tickets range from 50,000 won to 250,000 won. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 2650-7481. “Orpheus and Eurydice”: Kim Yong-geol Dance Theater presents its original creative repertory “Orph
July 13, 2012
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Zac Brown Band show diversity on new CDZac Brown Band"Uncaged" (Southern Ground/Atlantic)The Zac Brown Band delivers a message with the title of its new album, "Uncaged" -- and the songs back up that statement. Although still likely to be described as a country band, the Georgia group purposely, and admirably, avoids current Nashville conventions on their new collection.Ten years in, the ZBB instead focus on the tight interplay the ensemble has developed through heavy touring, dwelling on instru
July 13, 2012
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Coming of age in ‘Romeo and Juliet’
UBC dancer Ahn Ji-eun theatrically impressive in MacMillan’s interpretation of Shakespearean tragedyWhile considered one of the greatest love stories of all time, Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is also a coming-of-age story.The piece is filled with adolescent rebellion; it deals with first love, loss of innocence, and the characters’ first efforts to separate themselves from their parents. The young lovers’ tragedy largely stems from having patriarchal, controlling parents, who ignore their na
July 12, 2012
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Int‘l media art festival ’Mediacity Seoul 2012‘ to open in September
Fifty media artists from 17 countries will have their work displayed at this year’s Seoul International Media Art Biennale, also known as Mediacity Seoul 2012, which will open on Sept. 11 for a run through Nov. 4.This year‘s biennale, under the theme of “Spell on you,” will show videos, installations and media artwork, which will provide audiences with various viewpoints on the agony and hope of the world, the organizers said. The exhibition will be held at the Seoul Museum of Art and the Digita
July 11, 2012
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Guitarist Slash honored with Hollywood star
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Guns N’ Roses guitar legend Slash was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday ― with fellow former hell-raiser Charlie Sheen joining those paying tribute. The British-American musician said the award was particularly fitting because he went to school nearby, and spent his formative years on Hollywood Boulevard dreaming of becoming a rock star like Led Zeppelin.“This is a really special acknowledgement ... it’s the coolest thing you could ever get,” he sai
July 11, 2012
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German musicals popular in Seoul
Dramatic and emotionally-charged musicals from Germany appeal to Korean sensibilitiesThis year Korea will produce one of the largest numbers of German musicals in the world.Ever since the musical boom in the early 2000s, Korea has looked mostly to Broadway for inspiration, but is now turning its gaze to Europe.German imports “Elisabeth,” “Rebecca” and “Mozart!” have hit stages to roaring success, and are holding their own against tried-and-true American staples such as “Wicked,” “Chicago” and “H
July 11, 2012
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Gwangju Biennale to focus on ‘Asian identity’ and raising social, political voice
Gwangju Biennale announced a full roster of artists, directors and the theme for this year’s edition that will help establish itself as a highlight event for contemporary art in Asia. Asian artists account for almost half of the total 92 participating artists, whose countries of origin range from Qatar, Kuwait, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan and China to Korea. “We selected 44 Asian artists and six female Asian directors in order to solidify the image of the event as the representative cultu
July 10, 2012
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ABT to return to Seoul with ‘Giselle’
Newly promoted principal dancer Seo Hee to perform the lead roleFour years after the American Ballet Theatre charmed Seoulites with “Don Quixote” and “Rabbit and Rogue” in 2008, the renowned American troupe is back in Seoul this month to showcase their romantic ballet “Giselle.”The upcoming run is stirring even more excitement as the company’s Korean-born member Seo Hee, who is to perform the lead role, was promoted to principal member on Friday. She is the first Korean dancer to hold the positi
July 10, 2012
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U.S. beats Korea in B-boy tournament
U.S. B-boy crew Massive Monkees Crew won the 2012 R-16 World B-boy Masters Championship, beating out two-time champions JinJo Crew of Korea. More than 200 B-boys from 16 countries participated in the tournament held from July 7-8 at Olympic Hall in Bangi-dong, southern Seoul.For the battle competition, five renowned B-boy judges from different parts of the world judged the teams on foundation, dynamics, execution, battle and originality. Only eight teams ― Korea, Japan, Belgium, Kazakhstan, U.S.
July 10, 2012
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Ailee, Korea’s next R&B star?
Korean-American singer wows TV audiences with her powerfulvoice, energetic and confident stage performanceThis is part of a series featuring new hallyu stars. ― Ed.Someone’s age or experience on the stage seems to no longer be an issue when it comes to the music industry. Britain’s Adele jumped to stardom at only 19 and U.S. singer Rihanna debuted at 16, instantly drawing international attention with her amazing voice and performances. So too, Korea’s Ailee has wowed the TV audience here with he
July 10, 2012
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Legendary folk dancer Gong dies
Korea’s legendary traditional folk dancer Gong Ok-jin died in Yeonggwang, South Jeolla Province, on Monday. She was 81.Gong, who was designated intangible cultural heritage, had been undergoing medical treatment for the last 14 years, after suffering a stroke in 1998. Born in 1931 in South Jeolla Province to a pansori artist family, Gong was once taught by the famous late modern dancer Choi Seung-hee (1911-1969) in Japan, and joined the Joseon Changgeukdan, a Korean traditional opera troupe, in
July 9, 2012
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Sang Nam Lee lures viewers with geometric patterns
New York-based Korean artist’s work to be on permanent display at new Polish international airportAn artwork by a Korean artist will be put up for permanent display at the new airport in the Polish city of Poznan this fall, making it the second art piece to be installed at a foreign airport by a Korean artist. New York-based Korean artist Sang Nam Lee will showcase the 73-meter-wide and 3-meter-long art installation, called “Landscapic Algorithm,” in September when the third Mediations Biennale-
July 9, 2012
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Musical tells tragic lesbian love story from the ’30s
‘Kongchilpalsaesamryuk’ based on real-life suicide case of two young women in SeoulOn April 8, 1931, two young, sophisticated-looking women, dressed in Western clothes, approached the Yeongdeungpo train station in colonial Gyeongseong (today’s Seoul). The two walked toward the railroad tracks, smiling and cracking jokes ― as if on a picnic. When they saw a train steaming toward Incheon, however, they jumped in its path. They were killed instantly. One of two women was Hong Ok-im, the daughter of
July 9, 2012
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Seo Hee becomes principal dancer of American Ballet Theater
The American Ballet Theater (ABT) has promoted its Korean-born ballerina Seo Hee to the position of principal dancer, the renowned U.S. troupe announced via its website on Friday. Seo is the first Korean dancer to hold the position. Seo’s promotion takes place just weeks before her “Giselle” Korean tour, which is scheduled to run from July 18-22. The 26-year-old dancer joined ABT in 2004, became a member of its corps de ballet in March 2006 and was promoted to soloist in August 2010. Her repert
July 8, 2012
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‘The Moon Project’: Korean porcelain reinterpreted
Modernized white porcelain works appeal to international viewers at the 18th Biennale of SydneyTwo female Korean artists are showcasing collaborative works at the 18th Biennale of Sydney, revealing the beauty of Korean white porcelain reinterpreted in a modern way for international audiences. Ceramic artist Park Young-sook and sculptor Yee Soo-kyung have collaborated in “The Moon Project,” in which Park shows her signature white porcelain pieces “Moon Jars” and Yee presents a ball-shaped sculptu
July 8, 2012
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Dance“Orpheus and Eurydice”: Kim Yong-geol Dance Theater presents its original creative repertory “Orpheus and Eurydice” from July 28 to 29 at Gangdong Arts Center in Seoul. The troupe is led by former Opera de Paris dancer Kim Yong-geol, who now teaches at the Korean National University of Arts. An original piece entirely choreographed by Kim, the show tells the famous tragic love story of Orpheus and his wife Eurydice from the ancient Greek myth. Tickets range from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Fo
July 6, 2012