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Heavy snow alerts issued in greater Seoul area, Gangwon Province; over 20 cm of snow seen in Seoul
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Seoul blanketed by heaviest Nov. snow, with more expected
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NewJeans to terminate contract with Ador
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Seoul snowfall now third heaviest on record
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Samsung shakes up management, commits to reviving chip business
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Heavy snow of up to 40 cm blankets Seoul for 2nd day
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How $70 funeral wreaths became symbol of protest in S. Korea
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Hybe consolidates chairman Bang Si-hyuk’s regime with leadership changes
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Why cynical, 'memeified' makeovers of kids' characters are so appealing
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BOK makes surprise 2nd rate cut to boost growth
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'Fabricated City' tops weekend with strong 896,606 debut
The Korean action film "Fabricated City" collected 896,606 viewers last weekend, rising to No. 1 on the local box office, data showed Monday.The latest by "Welcome to Dongmakgol" director Park Kwang-hyun, "Fabricated City" surpassed the 1 million mark in attendance Sunday, the fourth day of its run, according to figures from the Korean Film Council. (CJ E&M)Starring Ji Chang-wook, Shim Eun-kyung and Ahn Jae-hong, the film is about a jobless young gamer who is jailed after being framed as a rape-
FilmFeb. 13, 2017
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David Bowie wins 3 Grammys; Adele, Beyonce also winners
David Bowie’s final album, released days after he died of cancer last year, earned him three Grammy Awards on Sunday, while Beyonce and Adele also picked up early awards.“Blackstar” won best alternative music album, rock performance _ where Bowie beat Beyonce and Jack White _ and engineered album, non-classical, where Bowie won over Prince (Bowie is listed as one of the engineers on “Blackstar.”)Bowie was nominated for four Grammys, and his final category _ best rock song _ will be announced in
PerformanceFeb. 13, 2017
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Tablo to attend Grammys
Tablo of Korean hip-hop trio Epik High will attend the Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday. Tablo’s invitation to the 59th Annual Grammy Awards (Official Instagram)He publicized his scheduled attendance by posting a photo of his invitation to the ceremony via Instagram on Saturday.The rapper recently released “Cave Me In” with Eric Nam and American singer-songwriter Gallant. Gallant was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album for “Ology,” released in April 2016. Cov
PerformanceFeb. 12, 2017
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Ban to garner PCI Award in LA
Ban Ki-moon will receive the 2017 Individual Building Bridges Award from Pacific Century Institute on Feb. 23, according to PCI News. Ban served from 2007 to 2016 as the UN secretary-general. He was responsible for several major reforms on peacekeeping, UN employment practices and climate change. The UN faced serious challenges in promoting international gender equality, along with inadequate funding during Ban’s two terms. Under Ban’s initiative in July 2010, the UN General Assembly created UN
PeopleFeb. 12, 2017
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Calvin Klein show delivers political message at Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) -- Crunchy snow and ice greeted designers, models and fans at New York Fashion Week on Friday, a day after a snowstorm pummeled the city. What visitors got was a high-profile debut and a political message at Calvin Klein, some psychedelic designs (and more politics) from Jeremy Scott, a focus on femininity from Jason Wu, and not one but two collections by Kate Spade. Among the day’s highlights: A model walks the runway for the Calvin Klein show at New York Fashion Week on Friday. A
Arts & DesignFeb. 12, 2017
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UNESCO bid for Italy leg of Canterbury-Rome pilgrim’s path
ROME (AFP) - Italy is to seek world heritage status for its leg of the Francigena Way, a much-tramped pilgrim’s route which once linked Canterbury in southern England to Rome via France and Switzerland.Seven regions are backing the application to secure UNESCO protection for the section of the famous hiking route that starts in the Alps and winds through plains and Tuscan olive groves before reaching the Italian capital.The hope is the UN will recognize the “exceptional importance in terms of bo
CultureFeb. 12, 2017
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Twice reveals track list for new album
Girl group Twice has revealed the track list for a new album titled “TWICEcoaster: LANE 2,” set to release on Feb. 20. The album will consist of 13 songs, including remixes of the K-pop group’s three consecutive hit releases “Ooh-Ahh,” “Cheer Up” and “TT.” The lead track for the new album, “Knock Knock,” will be another bubbly pop-dance track, according to the group’s label JYP Entertainment. Track list for Twice’s upcoming album, to be released on Feb. 20 (JYP Entertainment)The album is a “spe
PerformanceFeb. 12, 2017
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Tucci warns Trump could have ‘devastating’ impact on arts
BERLIN (AFP) - Hollywood actor and director Stanley Tucci said Donald Trump‘s administration could have a “devastating” impact on the arts and “civilized society,” as he unveiled his new biopic at the Berlin film festival Saturday.Tucci (“The Devil Wears Prada”) presented “Final Portrait,” a depiction of Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti’s twilight months in Paris, when he painted American writer James Lord in 1964.The movie stars Australian Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush as the temperamental sculptor
FilmFeb. 12, 2017
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‘Violence’ moves NY museum to shut down anti-Trump art show
NEW YORK (AFP) -- A streaming video performance installation that aimed to provide a forum for anti-Trump expression was shut down after it became “a flashpoint for violence,” New York’s Museum of the Moving Image said Friday.The participatory project “He Will Not Divide US,” by actor Shia LaBeouf and two other artists, kicked off the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration, Jan. 20. It had intended to continue running throughout the new president‘s four-year term.But according to the museum, located
PerformanceFeb. 12, 2017
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Mnet show to feature best high school rappers
Mnet has kicked off its newest audition program pitting the nation’s top teenage rappers against each other. “High School Rapper,” which aired its first episode Friday, features rap battles between those of high school age -- even ones currently not attending school. According to the producers, the idea is to show the high schoolers’ stories and their school life through the genre. Some 2,000 participants from across the country have thrown their hats in the ring to be judged by seven establishe
PerformanceFeb. 12, 2017
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[Weekender] For those who want restaurant-quality meals at home: semi-cooking food boxes
A rising culinary trend dubbed “semi-home-cooking” delivers to a very specific consumer base: people who are wary of eating out but do not want the hassle of cooking -- and cleaning up -- in their own kitchens.A number of services have begun selling “food boxes,” where prepped ingredients -- prewashed, peeled, sliced and diced -- and sauces are delivered straight to their door, often on the day of order, for hassle-free cooking.A box for the Korean staple doenjang jjigae from food box service My
FoodFeb. 10, 2017
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[Eye Plus] Blacksmith forging new year into shape
While the global political sphere enters an era of change and uncertainty, one family has found solace in their decadeslong tradition as blacksmiths. Kang Young-ki, 64, and his son Dan-ho, 37 have been working to protect, preserve and advance their metal workshop Dongmeyong Blacksmith in Cheonho-dong, Seoul. Photos by Park Hyun-koo (The Korea Herald)The workshop’s history traces back to the 1930s, when the senior Kang’s father jumped into the business. The founder, who devoted his entire life to
CultureFeb. 10, 2017
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[Weekender] Just the way you like it
Once associated exclusively with likes of the Louvre, the Smithsonian and other museums of art and science, the use of the word “curation” has expanded in its scope to include aspects of everyday life.This includes the constant question for single-person households: What to do for breakfast, lunch and dinner?Various food curation services here, both online and offline, are now offering a helping hand in better understanding the art of dining.Gourmet 494, located inside the Galleria Department St
FoodFeb. 10, 2017
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[Weekender] Online companies ring the changes in food industry
Joseph Kim, a computer programmer living in Seoul, is a busy man. He is so overloaded at work he can rarely go grocery shopping.With few hours to spend at the gym, his weight has been creeping up steadily, forcing him to change his diet and have salads delivered to his door twice weekly. All he has to do is order on his computer or smartphone.Wrapped in a green eco bag and consisting of an assortment of fruits and vegetables, the curated meals he receives have helped him deal with his predicamen
FoodFeb. 10, 2017
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[Travel Bits] Festivals in Korea this week
Ganghwa Icefish FestivalHeld in the Hwangcheong Reservoir at the base of mountains Deoksan and Guksusan, Ganghwa Icefish Festival is managed and sponsored by the fishery community of Hwangcheon Reservoir in Naesu-myeon. Visitors can enjoy ice fishing and visit nearby Yongdure Village for various agricultural and traditional experiences. Admission fees are 5,000 won per person and there is no age limit. Visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can register on site.For more information, c
TravelFeb. 10, 2017
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Sweet planets at Compostela
When Compostela patissier-CEO Kwon Young-mi decided she wanted to create sphere-shaped cakes she had no idea how difficult it would be. She also had no idea they would be such a hit. “When I first tried to make the cakes, it was hard and I realized why people tend not to do it,” Kwon said, in half jest. Kwon stuck to her concept and succeeded. When one walks into her newly-minted dessert cafe, colorful, glossy globes of sweetness are the main attraction, a toothsome vibrance heightened by a mini
FoodFeb. 10, 2017
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Around the Hotels
Citrus spa at Hyatt Regency JejuThe Hyatt Regency Jeju is offering a Jeju Citrus spa package until the end of this year. The one-hour spa treatment is designed to help relieve fatigue using the fresh fragrance of citrus fruits. The package includes a one-night stay in a guestroom, a one-hour spa treatment for two adults and 20 percent discounts on additional spa treatments. Access to a sauna, swimming pool and fitness center is included. The price starts at 236,000 won for two adults, excluding
PerformanceFeb. 10, 2017
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Seo In-guk to release song on “Tomorrow” soundtrack
Korean singer and actor Seo In-guk will unveil a song for tvN drama series “Tomorrow With You” as part of its soundtrack. Korean singer and actor Seo In-guk (Yonhap)The TV drama, which finished airing last week, will release a soundtrack that includes Seo’s song “Flower.” The singer did not act in the drama, although he participated in the songwriting and composition. The song has romantic lyrics with strong piano and string sounds. It will be released on Saturday at midnight via various music s
PerformanceFeb. 10, 2017
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Yoon Jong-shin to start national tour
Singer-songwriter Yoon Jong-shin will start a nationwide tour around Korea from late March to early April, dubbed the “special lesson,” according to his agency Mystic Entertainment. Singer-songwriter Yoon Jong-shin (Mystic Entertainment)The tour will begin in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, on March 25 and travel on to Daejeon on April 1, Jeju Island on April 8 and Gwangju on April 30. Yoon will unveil songs composed by himself and share his know-how in songwriting, the agency said. The concerts
PerformanceFeb. 10, 2017
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Boy band NCT wins endorsement deal from Thai firm Singha
Korean idol group NCT has been hired by Thailand's Singha Corp. to promote the company's popular dried seaweed snack, the group's agency said Thursday. Five of the total 15 NCT members -- Ten, Taeyong, Doyoung, Mark and Jaehyun -- held a two-day promotional event in Bangkok from Tuesday for Singha's seaweed snack Masita, S.M. Entertainment said. The singers were greeted by hundreds of fans upon their arrival at the Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday, S.M. Entertainment said. O
PerformanceFeb. 9, 2017