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Dongduk Women’s University halts coeducation talks
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Defense ministry denies special treatment for BTS’ V amid phone use allegations
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Russia sent 'anti-air' missiles to Pyongyang, Yoon's aide says
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OpenAI in talks with Samsung to power AI features, report says
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Two jailed for forcing disabled teens into prostitution
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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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South Korean military plans to launch new division for future warfare
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Gold bars and cash bundles; authorities confiscate millions from tax dodgers
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Kia EV9 GT marks world debut at LA Motor Show
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Teen smoking, drinking decline, while mental health, dietary habits worsen
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New K-pop releases storm Japan music charts
Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, 2PM and SHINee all grabbed top 10 places on the Oricon music charts Thursday, Boy band Super Junior sold 46,968 copies of their fifth Japanese single “Blue World” on its day of release, ranking second on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart. Their newest single includes the title track and the love song “CANDY.”The third studio album “Love & Peace” of Girls’ Generation sold 37,486 copies on the day it was released, to top the Daily Albums Chart. The 12-track album feat
PerformanceDec. 12, 2013
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‘Artist another name for lighthouse keeper or mailman’
Artist Lee Myung-ho takes on the role of a movie producer in his photography projects. He searches all year round for perfect locations for his photo shoots, traveling to some of the most remote places in the world such as the Gobi Desert and the Tundra, and directs a production crew of 10 to 100 along with heavy cranes. Traces of such a complex procedure are hardly seen in Lee’s simple, meditative images of trees and deserts. The final products only show a tree standing alone against a white ca
PerformanceDec. 11, 2013
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Penderecki to lead Korean premiere of his ‘Seven Gates of Jerusalem’
Krzysztof Penderecki, one of the greatest classical music composers of our time, is visiting Seoul next week to present his contemporary musical.Honoring his 80th birthday, the Seoul International Music Festival “Winter,” to be held Dec. 16-20 at Seoul Arts Center, will be dedicated to the Polish composer, who has had a long relationship with Korea. On Dec. 16, the Shanghai Quartet will perform Penderecki’s String Quartet No. 3 along with Haydn’s String Quartet in D minor, Op. 76, and Dvorak’s S
PerformanceDec. 11, 2013
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La Scala takes another step in artistic transition
MILAN (AP) ― The Milanese opera house La Scala took another step in its artistic and managerial transition on Tuesday by confirming that Riccardo Chailly will be its new musical director, replacing Daniel Barenboim.Chailly, 60, currently conductor of the Gewandhaus Symphony Orchestra in Leipzig, will be La Scala’s principal conductor from 2015 before becoming musical director in 2017. Due to previous commitments, Chailly can only conduct three operas and two concert runs during the first two yea
BooksDec. 11, 2013
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When dancers speak
Dancers rarely get to speak on stage, and there is a reason for it. It’s not impossible, but it’s difficult.Celebrated ballerina Kim Ji-young on Tuesday breathed heavily at the Jayu Theater of Seoul Arts Center, after performing a one-minute scene from the popular romantic ballet “Giselle.” She couldn’t speak for more than 10 seconds, as she could barely catch her breath. “There is a reason why ballets don’t have any lines,” she said. “I pretty much didn’t breathe at all for the past minute.” As
PerformanceDec. 11, 2013
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Psy tops six year-end Billboard charts
Korean rapper Psy topped six categories of the U.S. Billboard magazine’s year-end charts for 2013, his local management company said Wednesday.Psy, who rose to global stardom for “Gangnam Style” featuring his horse-riding dance in 2012, was chosen as the top “Dance/Electronic Streaming Song Artist,” “Rap Streaming Song Artist” and “World Digital Song Artist” of 2013 in the year-end charts to be included in the December issue of the monthly music magazine, according to YG Entertainment.His “Gangn
PerformanceDec. 11, 2013
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Pop star Bieber brings cheer in typhoon-hit Philippines
TACLOBAN, Philippines (AFP) ― Pop megastar Justin Bieber hugged, sang to, danced and played with young survivors of the Philippines’ deadliest typhoon Tuesday, bringing cheer to the disaster zone amid an international relief effort.Bieber flew unannounced to the central city of Tacloban just over a month after it was devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan and sang Christmas carols to children at a heavily damaged local school amid tight security.“He sang ‘Holy Night’ for the children,” said Kate Don
PerformanceDec. 11, 2013
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Christmas and New Year’s Eve retreats at hotels
With Christmas just around the corner, hotels in Seoul, decked in lavish Christmas decorations, are gearing up to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Day with luxurious accommodation and dinner packages. Splendid Christmas decorations greet guests in the lobbies and restaurants, raising the festive spirits. Many of the city’s five-star hotels boast of their own unique Christmas decorations and Millennium Seoul Hilton’s 18-year-long decorating tradition ― featuring a Christmas tree 10 meters high
TravelDec. 11, 2013
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Oliversweet offers classic desserts with a delectable twist
If succulent Earl Grey and grapefruit cake and richly moist strawberry red velvet cake with plush cream cheese frosting spells heaven on earth, then the mouthwatering offerings of Oliversweet are truly a sweet tooth’s dream come true. Specializing in sophisticated yet cozy boutique-style pastries and catering, Oliversweet opened its doors in 2007 and since then the quaint dessert shop that boasts some of the city’s most inventive approaches to classic homemade treats has expanded to four locatio
FoodDec. 11, 2013
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Growing trend for 2014: Orchid as top color
NEW YORK (AP) ― Orchid is growing on us: A version of the purple hue is Pantone Inc.’s color of the year for 2014.It follows this year’s pick of emerald green.Officially known as Radiant Orchid, the tropical shade is a color-wheel contrast to green, said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, but it’s not the red that would have been a more obvious choice. “It’s a little different, it’s a little off the beaten path, and it’s not a primary color,’’ she explains. “It’
Arts & DesignDec. 11, 2013
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Campaign launched to correct bad foreign-language signs
If you spot a confusing foreign-language sign in Seoul, report it to the city government and it will take action as a high priority.That is what the Seoul City Government said when it kicked off a 50-day campaign Wednesday to correct awkward expressions on foreign-language signs around the capital. Foreign residents or tourists in Seoul may participate in the drive, which will last until Jan. 28 through English, Japanese or Chinese versions of its tourism homepage (www.visitseoul.net). Korean na
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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Icederby to hold races in Dubai
An ice derby of skating races will be held in Dubai in May next year. Icederby International, a Seoul-based theme park developer, said that it agreed with the Dubai authorities Thursday to stage ice derby Grand Prix races as an event to commemorate the Middle Eastern emirate’s successful bid to host the 2020 World Expo. It also plans to hold ice shows and K-pop performances alongside the derby. An ice derby is a professional skating race held on a 220-meter track, which is shorter than that for
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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Xi, Abe named Straits Times Asians of 2013
SINGAPORE (AP) ― The Straits Times, one of Southeast Asia’s largest circulated English newspapers, has named the leaders of China and Japan as the most prominent Asians of 2013. The title, instituted last year, aims to recognize a person whose work or actions have had significant impact on the region. Despite being relatively new leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe “have already left a mark on Asia,” The Straits Times of Singapore said in an announcement
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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Formula One champ Vettel to become father
BERLIN (AFP) ― Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel is set to become the fastest father on the planet with the German and his girlfriend expecting their first child.The 26-year-old Red Bull star won this season’s world drivers’ championship for the fourth time in succession.Vettel likes to keep his private life out of the media spotlight, but German magazine Bunte revealed the Formula One star and his long-time girlfriend Hanna are expecting their first child in 2014.His spokesman has confirmed
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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Mandela’s body arrives for viewing in S. Africa
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) ― The casket of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, draped in the multi-colored South African flag, arrived Wednesday at the seat of power in the country’s capital for public viewing. Motorcycle-riding police officers escorted the casket from a military hospital outside of Pretoria to the Union Buildings, once a symbol of the racist, white-dominated government in the country. When Mandela took office in 1994, he used the building as his offices and the presidency is s
PeopleDec. 11, 2013
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Crayon Pop gets award from foreign journalists based in Korea
K-pop girl group Crayon Pop has received the Foreign Press Promotion Award in recognition of their role in promoting the image of Korea to the world.The Seoul Foreign Press Club gave the award to the popular group at its year-end party held at Seoul Plaza Hotel on Tuesday. The award is to honor individuals or groups who helped improve the image of Korea around the world. About 300 journalists and guests attended the ceremony, which also featured a live performance of Crayon Pop’s hit songs “Bar
PerformanceDec. 11, 2013
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Sohee likely to end contract with JYP Entertainment
Wonder Girls member Sohee reportedly is set to end her contract with her current agency JYP Entertainment. According to local media reports. Sohee held a secret meeting with another agency specializing in acting as the termination of her existing contract is just around the corner. “The contract with Sohee ends on Dec. 21 and we have decided to respect her decision to focus on her acting career after much discussion,” JYP Entertainment said in a press release.The contract with the other Wonder
Dec. 11, 2013
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Psy sweeps Billboard's six year-end charts
South Korean rapper Psy topped six categories of the U.S. Billboard magazine's year-end charts for 2013, his local management company said Wednesday.Psy, who rose to global stardom for "Gangnam Style" featuring his horse-riding dance in 2012, was chosen as the top "Dance/Electronic Streaming Song Artist," "Rap Streaming Song Artist" and "World Digital Song Artist" of 2013 in the year-end charts to be included in the December issue of the monthly music magazine, according to YG Entertainment.His
PerformanceDec. 11, 2013
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Suzy’s contract with JYP to expire in 2017
Suzy, a top-rated South Korean star, is expected to maintain an exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment through March of 2017, according to the agency’s public disclosure filings for investors. Suzy, a member of K-pop girl group Miss A, is one of the most lucrative talents discovered and nurtured by JYP Entertainment, which is listed on the KOSDAQ stock market. She is single-handedly dominating the television ad market by grabbing all the major modeling roles for big advertisers. Featuring Suz
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