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Actor Jung Woo-sung admits to being father of model Moon Ga-bi’s child
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Wealthy parents ditch Korean passports to get kids into international school
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First snow to fall in Seoul on Wednesday
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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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Man convicted after binge eating to avoid military service
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Final push to forge UN treaty on plastic pollution set to begin in Busan
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S. Korea not to attend Sado mine memorial: foreign ministry
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Korea to hold own memorial for forced labor victims, boycotting Japan’s
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Toxins at 622 times legal limit found in kids' clothes from Chinese platforms
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Nvidia CEO signals Samsung’s imminent shipment of AI chips
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Home of ‘The Hourglass’ looks to expand tourism reach
For years, the East Coast beachside area of Jeongdongjin in Gangneung City, Gangwon Province has been riding the coattails of one of the nation’s most popular 90s TV dramas, “The Hourglass,” featuring Choi Min-Soo, Lee Jung-Jae and Park Sang-won. The SBS political crime series first aired in 1995 and is still considered one of the most significant and highest-rated TV productions in Korean drama history and had drama fans flocking to the coast to see first-hand some of the show’s iconic filming
TravelJuly 4, 2014
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West of old, new and myth meet in Colorado
DURANGO, Colorado ― Without railroads and mines, what would the American West be? Less populous, less prosperous, less polluted. And the town of Durango might not be anything at all.Durango, sporty and historic, stands almost 2,000 meters above sea level among the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado, its downtown streets skirted by the Animas River. Look past the runners, rock climbers, kayakers and fly-fishers, past the rampant Subaru wagons, the snowboarders of winter and the second-home-o
TravelJuly 4, 2014
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Cardboard boat race to take place on Hangang River
A fun boat race will be held on the Hangang River in August.The event titled “Box1Race” is a competition in which participants will peddle their boats made with cardboard boxes and other materials. Cardboard boat races are held around the world. In Box1Race, a total of 400 teams will compete, using one-of-a-kind cardboard boats. Participants are required to make their boats with a given set of corrugated cardboard sheets and cohesive materials such as duct tape. Poster for the cardboard boat rac
TravelJuly 4, 2014
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Haute health food at Epicerie Collage
Onetime Maison de La Categorie executive chef Lee Hyung-jun has momentarily stepped away from his French fine dining roots to open Epicerie Collage, a deli-style eatery in Seoul’s Hannam-dong. A departure from the more upscale French-style eats he showcased at Bon et Beau and La Categorie, the new cafe-meets-grocery store, which opened on June 27, features healthy salads and jazzed-up Greek yogurt. “It was what I wanted to do,” said Epicerie Collage chef and co-owner Lee, 32, explaining why he h
FoodJuly 4, 2014
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Ocean Grove boardwalk reopens after Sandy damage
OCEAN GROVE, New Jersey (AP) ― With the ceremonial reopening of the Ocean Grove boardwalk Thursday morning, most of the Jersey shore’s boardwalks are back in business following Superstorm Sandy. The walkway in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township was the final major project to rebuild a boardwalk damaged by the storm, but it was not the last. Part of Long Branch’s storm-wrecked boardwalk won’t be repaired until this fall. And the Seaside Park boardwalk, destroyed by a spectacular fire las
TravelJuly 4, 2014
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Tourist police to patrol in Busan and Incheon
As the number of foreign tourists is on the rise, tourist police debuted in Busan and Incheon this week. The special police unit that patrols major tourist areas to watch out for illegal tourism businesses launched in Seoul last year. The tourist police are fluent in foreign languages including English, Chinese and Japanese will patrol popular tourist attractions such as Haeundae, Gwangalli and Jagalchi Market in Busan and Incheon International Airport, Songdo and China Town in Incheon. The Seou
TravelJuly 4, 2014
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Air Busan offers huge discounts on international flights
Air Busan offers large discounts on international flights until July 7 as part of its annual summer sale. Roundtrip tickets between Busan and neighboring cities such as Fukuoka, Osaka, Tokyo, Macau and Hong Kong start from 116,800 won to 195,600 won, including fuel tax and airport fees. All flights depart from Busan International Airport. Flights to Southeast Asian countries are priced around 200,000 won. Roundtrip flights between Busan and Taipei are 183,800 won, between Busan and Cebu is 217,0
TravelJuly 4, 2014
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Dwaeji galbi (pork ribs)
Dwaeji galbi (pork ribs) (Korean Bapsang)Dwaeji galbi (pork ribs) is another Korean favorite BBQ dish. I like to use baby back ribs (deunggalbi) for grilling because they are tender and take less time to cook than spare ribs. Here, I have two different Korean marinades. The first one is sweet and savory, similar to the beef galbi marinade. The other one is the traditional spicy pork marinade similar to that used in dwaeji bulgogi. The secret to tasty Korean pork ribs is to use lots of fresh gar
FoodJuly 4, 2014
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[Weekender] Around the hotels
July accommodation package at Oakwood Premier Coex Center Oakwood Premier Coex Center is offering the “O My July” accommodation package for the month of July. The package includes a one-night stay at the hotel and a summer desert of shaved ice topped with red beans, fresh fruits, macaroons and ice cream for two people. It also comes with free access to the gym and swimming pool. The price for a room at Studio Superior is 210,000 won and a room at Studio Premier is 230,000 won, excluding tax and
TravelJuly 4, 2014
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Gangnam police station receives EXO fan letters
EXO. (SM Entertainment)A number of EXO fans have fallen victim to an online prank in which a netizen gave the address of a Gangnam police station as a fanmail outlet, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.The station has been receiving fan letters addressed to members of EXO since late last year. A representative of the police station said Thursday that they currently have around 8-9 boxes filled with letters to the boy band, with some fans sending letters as many as three or four ti
July 4, 2014
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JYJ concert sells out in 20 minutes
JYJ. (C-Jes Entertainment)It looks like K-pop superpower male trio JYJ will be returning to the stage in front of a sold out crowd after selling out the first round of tickets to its upcoming Seoul concert in just 20 minutes, according to an announcement by C-jeS Entertainment.According to the agency, the trio’s first round of 20,000 tickets to “The Return of the King” slated for Aug. 9 at the Olympic Stadium sold out in a matter of minutes and even caused the online ticketing site to crash. The
July 4, 2014
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f(x)’s ‘Red Light’ video surpasses 2m hits on first day
f(x). (SM Entertainment)In less than 24 hours on YouTube, popular K-pop girl group f(x)’s latest music video “Red Light” has surpassed 2 million hits, according to a press release from SM Entertainment on Friday. The music video for the new single, which was released on Thursday, had amassed more than 2.25 million YouTube views as of Friday afternoon. The new single is the lead track of the ladies’ upcoming third full-length album, also titled “Red Light,” and is scheduled to be released in its
July 4, 2014
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New Korean drama series sells for $120,000 per episode in China
Boosted by the Asiawide popularity of Korean soaps known as “hallyu,” a new South Korean drama starring actress Jang Nara has set a sale record for Korean TV series released online in China, local industry sources said Friday.The online transmission rights for the MBC drama series “Fated to Love You” were recently sold for $120,000 (120 million won) per episode, three times higher than the $40,000 per episode for “My Love from the Star,” which recently reignited a fever for Korean TV series in C
TelevisionJuly 4, 2014
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Denim look hits Korean celebrities
As the weather heats up the city, the fashion style of Korean celebrities is become freer. A number of stars picked jeans as their fashion item at a film preview event on Wednesday. (OSEN)(OSEN)At the event for the upcoming film “Good Friends,” Brown Eyed Girls member Narsha boasted a funky look with loose ripped jeans. While she wore a simple sleeveless shirt, Narsha wore a fancy necklace and a pair of sunglasses to highlight the overall style. (OSEN)With similar ripped jeans, actress Jung Ryeo
July 4, 2014
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Choi Si-won gears up for Chinese film
Super Junior member Choi Si-won said posted on Twitter Friday that he is gearing up to train hard for an upcoming Chinese film shoot. He is currently working to boost his physical capability in Taiwan for the Chinese film in which he will be playing a professional cyclist. In a picture he posted, Choi smiles with his training members while heading to train. Choi asked for full support from his fans. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 4, 2014
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New Korean drama series sells for $120,000 per episode in China
Boosted by the Asiawide popularity of Korean soaps known as "hallyu," a new South Korean drama starring actress Jang Nara has set a sale record for Korean TV series released online in China, local industry sources said Friday.The online transmission rights for the MBC drama series "Fated to Love You" were recently sold for $120,000 (120 million won) per episode, three times higher than the $40,000 per episode for "My Love from the Star," which recently reignited a fever for Korean TV series in C
July 4, 2014
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Nam Gyu-ri in bikini editorial
Singer-turned-actress Nam Gyu-ri’s fashion shoot with fashion magazine Grazia shows her sensual side. The editorial shows Nam in various swimsuits, including a white one-piece and a black bikini. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Grazia)
July 4, 2014
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Miss A’s Fei to debut as actress on ‘Temptation’
Chinese K-pop singer Fei will appear in SBS’ upcoming drama series “Temptation,” JYP Entertainment announced Thursday.Fei took the role of Jenny, who has an innocent and child-like personality despite her career as a singer. The plot of “Temptation” is to bring Jenny and Kang Min-woo, played by actor Lee Jung-jin, together as a couple. (JYP Entertainment)In a still cut released by the entertainment agency, Fei wears a white lacey dress with her hair down.According to the agency, the singer’s dec
July 4, 2014
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Young musicians honored at international contests
Young Korean classical music artists are continuing to collect honors at acclaimed music contests across the world. Two recent competitions in Russia and the U.S. were no exception. Cho Jun-hwi, 18, won the New York International Piano Competition, held from June 23-27, organizers said Thursday. Along with the top honor, the young pianist received a cash prize of $10,000 and the opportunity to make concert appearances throughout America, beginning next year. The Stecher and Horowitz Foundation,
PerformanceJuly 3, 2014
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Art of keeping masterpieces safe
Two metal detectors are installed in the lobby of the Seoul Arts Center and a sign stands near them, saying that sharp and blunt weapons, firearms and chemical substances and toxic chemicals are not allowed inside. The heavy security measures are not in place for a presidential event, but they were instlled to protect the Edvard Munch exhibition currently in Seoul. “We install metal detectors at every overseas Munch exhibition and also at the Munch Museum in Oslo,” said Trygve Lauritzen, head of
PerformanceJuly 3, 2014
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