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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Middle East’s big AI push lures Korean tech firms
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[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
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Pikki Pikki dance: Korean cheerleader dance routine takes social media by storm
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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Man arrested 16 years after murdering girlfriend, hiding body in cement
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[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
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NK nuclear test 'possible' around US election in Nov., says Yoon aide
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Where ghosts are guests
It was a dark and stormy night when I arrived at Nottoway Plantation, eager to get to my room, unaware of the ghosts.Western Louisiana was flooding. Roads were washed out, hotels in short supply. I had pointed my rented jeep toward one of the few places with a room, a mansion by the Great Mississippi River Road, 48 kilometers south of Baton Rouge that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.It was about 1 a.m. when I finally passed sugar cane fields surrounding the plantation on Ba
TravelSept. 9, 2016
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[Travel Bits] Travel news from around the world
Seoul International Fireworks Festival The Seoul International Fireworks Festival is an annual event of extravagant firework displays by firework masters from home and abroad, attracting more than 1 million spectators every year. Celebrating its 16th year, one of the most anticipated autumn festivals in Seoul is taking place outside Yeouinaru Station at the Han River Park.Prior to the firework show, visitors will also be able to enjoy live performances and cultural programs.The 16th annual Seoul
TravelSept. 9, 2016
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[STOCK WATCH] SBS slips for third consecutive day
[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9 Seoul Broadcasting System (034120) declined 0.21%, compared with yesterday, to 23,900 won (US$ 21.75). It had declined 7.96% through the past month. Standard deviation, the risk index for stock price, was 1% on the same period of time over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, SBS was not only satisfactory in investment return among its peer group, but its volatility was also the lowest. Over the recent month, the Return On Risk,
Latest NewsSept. 9, 2016
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Blueberries plus zucchini make for awesome cake
Here’s the thing about cake. It can help make or break a celebration.I say that because earlier this month I threw a bridal shower for my soon-to-be daughter-in-law, and of course I wanted to make the best impression. Special occasions require equally special desserts. But because I was doing all the cooking, I wanted to serve a cake that was relatively easy, and at the same time as beautiful as the woman who captured my son’s heart.I found a winner in this luscious two-layer cake developed by A
FoodSept. 9, 2016
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‘Collective kitchen’ GBB defies boundaries
GBB Kitchen, a new grub-centric spot that opened this April in Cheongdam-dong might have more than one foodie scratching his or her head in confusion. There are no signs, no indication it exists on the sixth floor of a building near Hakdong Intersection and the menu-less brunch, only available on Saturdays, requires a reservation. Cooking classes are held twice a day, Tuesday through Friday, and spontaneous dining events are announced via the spot’s Instagram account. In short, GBB, which stands
FoodSept. 9, 2016
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[STOCK WATCH] Hyosung shares inch up
[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9, Hyosung (004800) rose 1.16% to 131,000 (US$ 119.27). It had declined 8.63% through the past month. Standard deviation, the variableness index, was 2.1% over the same period over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, as the monthly volatility of Hyosung was relatively expand, the stock price was stay at a low level with decline. Over the recent month, the return-on-risk, the return on investment with consideration about risk, was
Latest NewsSept. 9, 2016
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‘Magnificent Seven’ remake kicks off Toronto film fest
TORONTO (AFP) -- Double Oscar-winner Denzel Washington and a motley band of gunslingers opened the Toronto film festival Thursday, blazing trails in a much-anticipated remake of the 1960 Western “The Magnificent Seven.”The film festival, which runs through Sept.18, is the largest in North America and has become a launchpad for Oscar-conscious studios and distributors, attracting hundreds of filmmakers and actors to the red carpet in Canada’s largest city.Nearly 400 feature and short films from 8
FilmSept. 9, 2016
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[Movie review] ‘Sully’ gets lift from Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood and strong script
Films based on real events and characters have not drummed up much box office business. For example, look at how little interest moviegoers showed in the story about miners trapped underground in “The 33” or boxer Roberto Duran in “Hands of Stone.”The majority of films based on real events are not like “Titanic,” where the sinking of the ship was the backdrop for a love story that lured millions. When audiences know how the story ends, they are hesitant to plop down the price of admission to wat
FilmSept. 9, 2016
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[Box Office] Latest movie releases
The Age of Shadows(Korea)Opened Sept. 7Thriller, action. Directed by Kim Jee-woonA group of independence fighters led by Kim Woo-jin (Gong Yoo) attempt to smuggle bombs into Korea’s capital during the Japanese occupation era when they detect a mole who has infiltrated their organization.The Map Against the World(Korea)Opened Sept. 7Drama. Directed by Kang Woo-suk Cartographer Kim Jeong-ho (Cha Seung-won) dreams of mapping the entire Korean Peninsula and distributing the maps to people for their
FilmSept. 9, 2016