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Who's lying? Hybe vs. Min conflict continues to intensify
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Seoul should engage Kim Jong-un’s elites for change, ex-North Korean diplomat says
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Thousands rally in Seoul to call for Yoon's resignation
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Most teen sex offenders get away with slap on wrist
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FM champions multilateralism, stresses S. Korea's vision as 'global pivotal state'
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Man sentenced to 1 year, 8 months for stealing from elementary school classrooms
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is killed in Beirut strike, Israel's military says
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Suicide attempts spike among youth in Korea
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[Weekender] How Seongsu, once an industrial zone, has become ‘Seoul’s Brooklyn’
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Panmunjom tours for select Korean nationals may resume in October
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[Album review] The Last Shadow Puppets still anchored in ’60s, ’70s
The Last Shadow Puppets “Everything You’ve Come To Expect” (Domino) Alex Turner and Miles Kane have let eight years go by since the debut of their Last Shadow Puppets project, but “Everything You’ve Come To Expect” again reflects their devotion to late ’60s-early ’70s sounds even as the lyrics and themes are decidedly of today. Turner, of Artic Monkeys fame, and bosom buddy Kane again rely on producer-drummer James Ford and skilled arranger Owen Pallett while adding Zach Dawes on bass and recor
PerformanceApril 8, 2016
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[Box office] Latest movie releases
Insane (Korea) Opened April 7 Mystery/Thriller. Directed by Lee Cheol-ha Kang Soo-ah (Kang Ye-won) is admitted to a mental institution against her will and administered various mind-altering drugs by force. Kang begins to keep a record of her experiences, later discovered by TV producer Na Nam-soo (Lee Sang-yoon). Upon investigation, Nam discovers a horrifying truth. Steel Flower (Korea) Opened April 7 Drama. Directed by Park Suk-young A girl, Hadam (Jeong Ha-dam) lives on the streets alone. I
FilmApril 8, 2016
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Innovative storytelling lifts ‘Louder Than Bombs’
Few actors, male or female, are better at portraying an innate sense of mystery than the great French actress Isabelle Huppert. Her face seems to hold dozens of expressions all at once. You get the sense that there’s always something deeper underneath -- and that you’ll never really know all of it. And so it should be little surprise that Huppert is the most watchable and, yes, mysterious element of “Louder Than Bombs,” by Norwegian director Joachim Trier -- even though her character is already
FilmApril 8, 2016
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'Cheese in the Trap' actor Seo Kang-joon to meet fans in Japan and China
Seo Kang-joon, the star of the South Korean cable TV series "Cheese in the Trap" will meet his fans in Japan and China, his agency said on Friday.Seo will hold his first solo fan meeting "Welcome to My Place, Seo Kang-joon in Osaka" at the E.K. Hall in Osaka, Japan, on Sunday, Fantagio said."The event was supposed to be held once, but we decided to add another one in the evening since we got a flurry of requests from Japanese fans who couldn't get a seat at the sold-out event," an official at th
TelevisionApril 8, 2016
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'Jurassic World' back in Korea's Goseong
"Jurassic World" has come back. Forget Hollywood this time! It's South Korea's turn. Dinosaurs are loose in Goseong, a southern town about a five-hour drive from Seoul.Steven Spielberg's computer graphics will have to give way to life-size replicas of dinosaurs, digital exhibits and interactive programs being played out at the Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo.It kicked off a week ago at the seaside tourist site of Danghangpo, slated to last through June 12."It's better than expected, very s
TravelApril 8, 2016
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AOA, TWICE, 2PM to headline KCON 2016 Japan
South Korean bands AOA, TWICE and 2PM will headline KCON Japan, that country's edition of the world's largest convention on all things "hallyu," or the worldwide popularity of Korean culture, organizers said Friday.This year's KCON Japan will consist of a convention displaying merchandise related to Korean culture, a meet-and-greet with select stars, a red carpet event and a concert that night, CJ E&M said.The lineup for Saturday's "KCON 2016 Japan X M Countdown" concert includes AOA, INFINITE's
April 8, 2016
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'Time Renegades' to be released in LA next week
"Time Renegades," a South Korean time-shifting romantic thriller, will be released in Los Angeles next week, its distributor said Thursday.The film will hit LA screens on April 15 before being released in other major North American cities, including New York and Chicago, on April 22, CJ Entertainment said.The film by director Kwak Jae-yong is about two men -- one of them living in 1983 and the other in 2015 but connected through dreams -- seeking to save a woman they both love. The main characte
FilmApril 8, 2016
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N.K.'s nuclear pursuit denounced at U.N. disarmament session
North Korea's nuclear pursuit was denounced as a key challenge to the global nonproliferation regime as the U.N. Disarmament Commission held a general debate this week, the U.N. said in a statement.Spain's delegate, Francisco Javier Garcia-Larrache, told the session that the North's persistence in challenging the global non-proliferation regime is "of the deepest concern" as he called for rigorous implementation of U.N. Security Council sanctions."Effectively implementing the current sanctions r
North KoreaApril 8, 2016
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N. Korea creating conditions for 'potential conflict': U.S. Army chief
An increasingly assertive China and a provocative North Korea are creating conditions for potential conflict, the U.S. Army chief of staff said Thursday."In Asia and the Pacific there are complex systemic challenges with a rising China that is increasingly assertive militarily, especially in the South China Sea, and a very provocative North Korea," Gen. Mark Milley said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing."Both situations are creating conditions for potential conflict. Again, the United
North KoreaApril 8, 2016
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Actress Ku Hye-sun to marry in May
Actress and film director Ku Hye-sun will marry her actor fiance Ahn Jae-hyeon in May, Ahn's agency confirmed Friday. The top actress and her soon-to-be husband Ahn will tie the knot on May 21 in a closed wedding, where only a handful of family members and closest friends are invited, HB Entertainment said. (Osen)"We are the most pure and peaceful company to one another, and so we've decided to stand by each other for the rest of our lives starting on May 21," the entertainment agency said in a
TelevisionApril 8, 2016
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Korean shares open lower on U.S. stock falls
Korean stocks started lower on Friday, taking a cue from overnight losses in Wall Street.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) shed 11.16 points, or 0.57 percent, to 1,962.73 in the first 15 minutes of trading.Market heavyweights traded mixed, with top player Samsung Electronics falling 0.87 percent.Hyundai Motor, the nation's leading automaker, dropped 0.68 percent. State-run Korea Electric Power Corp. suffered 0.85 percent fall, and top steelmaker POSCO was down 1.72 percent.
April 8, 2016
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[ELECTION 2016] Conservative Gangnam unmoved by election
It is hard to feel that the parliamentary election is just around the corner for Lee Jae-jung, a 32-year-old office worker who lives in an affluent apartment complex in Dogok-dong, Gangnam in Seoul. “I have never seen a campaign banner for political parties or a vehicle that carries candidates blasting their campaign songs and election pledges,” said Lee. “It is kind of weird because I can see those banners and vehicles a lot in other neighborhoods,” he said. Around the complex crowded with hig
PoliticsApril 7, 2016
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N. Korea defends its nuclear capability
North Korea on Thursday reiterated its stance that its nuclear capability is the outcome of what it claims is nuclear blackmail from Washington, and threatened to launch a nuclear attack on the U.S. mainland.The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Pyongyang's official news outlet, said the U.S.'s call for a "world without nuclear weapons" is a prelude to a nuclear war against the communist state."The 4th Nuclear Security Summit held in the U.S. was an extremely deceptive and provocative farce aim
North KoreaApril 7, 2016
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Defense ministry opts not to disclose information on THAAD deployment
The government has rejected calls to disclose information on the possible deployment of an advanced missile defense system to South Korea, a civic group said Thursday.The Ministry of National Defense dismissed the information disclosure request filed by the Lawyers for a Democratic Society last month, the group said.It had asked the ministry to open the terms of reference it signed with its U.S. counterpart and clarify whether the agreement was a treaty, according to the association.In the after
DefenseApril 7, 2016
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Korea up one spot in FIFA rankings at No. 56
South Korea has moved one spot up to rank No. 56 in the world, the latest FIFA ranking announced on Thursday showed.The April rankings of FIFA showed that the South Korea men's football team is ranked third best in Asia, just one notch above their archrival Japan.Iran was the top-ranked country in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at No. 42 followed by Australia, which moved up from No. 67 to 50.Saudi Arabia was the fifth-highest-ranked Asian country at No. 60, followed by Uzbekistan (No. 6
SoccerApril 7, 2016
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Police apologizes amid criticism over open letter to rape victim
The police on Thursday issued an apology for causing “unintended trouble” amid mounting criticism over an open letter to Aidre Mattner, an Australian who had taken issue with its misconduct and slipshod investigation in a rape case. Yongsan Police Station published a post on its Facebook page in both Korean and English at around 2 p.m., expressing regret over the “unintended troubles” caused by its public letter. (Facebook)“We do apologize the fact that we caused some unintended troubles resul
Social AffairsApril 7, 2016
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[Graphic News] Asian elephant is zoo’s biggest eater
The Asian elephant eats the most out of all the animals at Seoul Grand Park, which contains a zoo. It eats up to 102.3 kilograms of food on a daily basis. On the other hand, the tarantula eats only 0.2 grams of food -- the smallest intake out of the zoo’s animals, according to the facility on Wednesday. One Asian elephant can consume 75 kilograms of hay, 24.7 kg of fruits and vegetables, and 2.6 kg of assorted feed, making it the No.1 eater out of all the animals at the park. It can also excrete
April 7, 2016
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[Editorial] Temples’ revenue
The Jogye Order’s disclosure of the finances of the four largest Buddhist temples in the country will certainly help enhance transparency of religious organizations and overall public confidence in religion. According to the nation’s largest Buddhist sect’s announcement this week, Bongeunsa Temple in southern Seoul and Jogyesa Temple in central Seoul recorded revenues of 21.09 billion won ($18.3 million) and 20.05 billion won, respectively, last year. The disclosure of the finances of the major
EditorialApril 7, 2016
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[Editorial] Positive cracks
In terms of public interest, the April 13 general election remains an average parliamentary poll, with few big issues grabbing the attention of the voters. But there is at least one positive aspect, which should be maintained until voting day and beyond. There are apparent signs that in the southeastern and southwestern regions, an increasing number of voters are abandoning their traditional blind allegiance — based on regional favoritism — to certain political parties. As a result, the ruling S
EditorialApril 7, 2016
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Korea urges Japan to stop claims to Dokdo
South Korea on Thursday urged Japan to stop making claims to Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo as Tokyo is poised to issue a 2016 diplomatic white paper that reportedly includes a sovereignty claim to the islets."Dokdo is Korea's inherent territory historically, geographically and by international law," Seoul's Foreign Ministry spokesman Cho June-hyuck said during a regular press briefing, pointing out that Seoul is "closely watching the situation.""Japan must immediately stop any kind of prov
Foreign AffairsApril 7, 2016