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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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Korea Times president to head foreign language newspaper group
The Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea on Monday named Lee Chang-sup, president-publisher of Korea Times, as its president.The nonprofit organization was launched in 2015 to promote the cooperation and development of Korea-based foreign-language newspapers. The Korea Herald, Korea Times, Korea Joongang Daily and Chinese edition of the Aju Business Daily are members of the group. Lee Chang-supIts activities include inking an agreement with the state-run Korean Culture and Informatio
PeopleJan. 23, 2017
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Korea eyes more SE Asian tourists
Korea will step up efforts to attract more tourists from Southeast Asia, the Americas and Europe, the state-run tourism agency said Monday.Unveiling the projects for 2017, the Korea Tourism Organization said it aims to diversify the country‘s tourism market, which is largely dependent on neighboring China and Japan. The goal is to attract 3.6 million tourists from Southeast Asia, 2.5 million from the Americas and Europe by the end of the year. The group aims to surpass 20 million foreign tourist
CultureJan. 23, 2017
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Tips on using newspapers to learn English
“English Learning Tips Based on English Newspapers ENIE” by Yang Sung-jin; Surprise Publishing (272 pages, 15,000 won) English newspapers in South Korea have a long history. The Korea Herald, for instance, was founded in 1953. With English increasingly playing the role of an international language and mobile phones offering constant access to a vast amount of information, the number of those who can read and absorb news in English is on the rise.But for many Korean learners of English, newspaper
BooksJan. 23, 2017
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BTS’ ‘Fire’ tops 100 mln YouTube views
SEOUL (Yonhap) -- The video for K-pop boy group BTS’ hit single “Fire” has garnered more than 100 million views on YouTube.The video recorded 100,016,111 views as of 8 p.m. on Saturday, more than eight months after it was uploaded on the global free video sharing site last May, according to Big Hit Entertainment. “Fire” is the title track off “Epilogue: Young Forever,” the group’s first compilation album. The song’s video was No. 3 on YouTube’s 2016 list for the world’s most-viewed K-pop music v
PerformanceJan. 22, 2017
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2NE1’s farewell single tops charts abroad
K-pop quartet 2NE1’s farewell song “Goodbye” has topped iTunes charts in eight Southeast Asian countries, while its music video surpassed 4.5 million views as of Sunday. The song, a ballad bidding goodbye to the group’s fans, ranked first on the iTunes charts of Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia and the Philippines, upon its release Saturday. The song’s lyrics, co-written by 2NE1’s leader CL and Oh Hyuk of Hyuk Oh Band, expresses wistfulness about the breakup of
PerformanceJan. 22, 2017
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Soprano Hong Eun-sie to hold solo recital
Soprano Hong Eun-sie is holding a solo recital at the Chamber Hall of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday.Hong, 29, studied in Italy after graduating from Seoul National University’s College of Music and returned to Korea in 2015. She graduated with top scores from the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music in Milan and also studied at the Civica Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado there. Hong also completed the canto course at Rome’s Arena Academy.“When I was young, I wanted to bec
PerformanceJan. 22, 2017
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Korea Grand Sale 2017 kicks off
A shopping and tourism festival has been kicked off to attract foreign tourists by offering them exclusive discounts during their stay in Korea.Visit Korea Committee, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, launched Korea Grand Sale 2017 Friday with an opening ceremony in front of Doota Mall in Dongdaemun, Seoul.Representatives of the Visit Korea Committee, Korea Tourism Organization, Korea Tourism Association, and the Korea Association of Travel Agents attended the event which also f
TravelJan. 22, 2017
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Dior blasts sweatshirt culture in rave Paris show
PARIS (AFP) -- Dior struck a blow for the boys and for traditional tailoring Saturday with an all-male show after a week when women turned up on the majority of Paris menswear catwalks.With so-called co-ed shows with both male and female models almost becoming the rule for men’s fashion weeks -- the reverse rarely applies -- Dior’s Kris Van Assche cried halt.In a show that married rave culture and mosh pit punks with haute couture, the Belgian designer insisted that young men had the right to we
Arts & DesignJan. 22, 2017
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Novelty factor drives success of ‘Phantom Singer’
With the final episode of its inaugural season just around the corner, “Phantom Singer” is enjoying greater popularity than expected.Segment one of the finale, which aired last Friday, notched up a 5.3 percent viewership according to ratings agency Nielsen Korea. While not eye-popping, the figure is high for a cable TV program.The feat is even more impressive when compared to abysmal final episode of Mnet’s singing competition show “Superstar K,” which was watched by only 1.2 percent of viewers.
TelevisionJan. 22, 2017
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Polanski a ‘shocking’ pick for French awards ceremony host: minister
PARIS (AFP) – France’s minister for women’s rights said Friday she found it “surprising and shocking” that controversial Franco-Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski was chosen to preside over France’s equivalent of the Oscars.The award-winning director of “Chinatown” and “Rosemary’s Baby” has been wanted in the US for almost four decades for the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Los Angeles. The decision to honor him at France’s annual Cesars ceremony has infuriated women’s groups, with many taking to so
FilmJan. 22, 2017
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‘Before I Fall’ explores Groundhog Day themes for teens
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) – “Before I Fall” begins by telling the audience that you’re watching the last day of its heroine’s life. Yes, 17-year-old Samantha (Zoey Deutch) is about to die. You don’t know when, or where, or how it’ll happen, but after it does, she wakes up again in her bed, sweaty and disoriented, to find that she has to live that same day over again. And again. And again. It’s no wonder that the film, which debuts Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival in advance of its March 3 theat
FilmJan. 22, 2017
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Last episode of fantasy rom-com 'Guardian' boasts record viewership
A TV series about a goblin under the spell of eternal life posted a record-breaking viewership rating of 20.5 percent, data showed Sunday, becoming the first cable channel program to achieve over 20 percent.The last episode of the drama, which aired Saturday, surpassed the rating of 19.6 percent posted by another hit cable series, "Reply 1988," on Jan. 16, 2016, according to data compiled by media ratings company Nielsen Korea."Guardian" had posted a record-breaking viewership of 6.9 percent for
TelevisionJan. 22, 2017
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Book spurs rising above theological comfort zone
Evangelical Christians and reform-minded Protestants have reason to celebrate the recent publication of “Thinking the Think,” a book that critically engages their cherished beliefs and encourages them to live closer to the Bible. Written by Senior Pastor Lee Jae-hoon of Onnuri Church in Seoul, the 193-page book marks the fifth centennial of Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation in 1517, and introspects the beliefs and practices that dominate Christian lives today.Interwoven in a diverse spread
BooksJan. 20, 2017
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Kim Tae-hee chooses custom-made dress over branded designs
Actors Kim Tae-hee and Jung Ji-hoon (Rain) chose to have a modest ceremony for their wedding that took place on Thursday afternoon. Rather than the usual five-star hotels celebrities pick for their nuptials, Kim and Jung held theirs at Gaheo-dong Catheral in Jongno-gu, Seoul, following their Catholic convictions.At the ceremony, what caught the eyes of the 50 or so attendees was Kim‘s wedding gown. (Rain Company)Again, rather than an extravagant dress from a high-end brand, Kim donned a piece d
PerformanceJan. 20, 2017
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EXO sweeps music awards
K-pop juggernaut EXO bagged yet another grand prize at the 26th annual Seoul Music Awards on Thursday, sweeping top honors at five of the biggest music awards in the country.The boy band received the award for the fourth consecutive year, edging out rivals Bangtan Boys, BtoB and VIXX. The group has grand prizes from the Asia Artist Awards, Melon Music Awards, Mnet Asian Music Award and Golden Disc Awards (best album category) under its belt. EXO performs Thursday at the Seoul Music Awards held a
PerformanceJan. 20, 2017
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[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week
The King(Korea)Opened Jan. 18Drama, thriller. Directed by Kim Sung-suProsecutor Park Tae-soo (Zo In-sung) thirsts for unlimited power and wealth in Korean society, and is willing to go to any lengths to obtain them. He meets Han Gang-sik (Jung Woo-sung), a ruthless politician who wields endless influence in the country through his wealth, numerous connections and schemes. The two revel in their power until one day, things come crashing down. Moana(US)Opened Jan. 12Animation, adventure. Directed
FilmJan. 20, 2017
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Movie review: McAvoy shines in M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Split’
Through the ups and downs of his career, the name M. Night Shyamalan has always been synonymous with one thing: twist. While watching his films, it’s easy to spend more time wondering if he will or won’t, and how he’ll twist. It can take away the power of what’s actually on screen -- which is a shame when the filmmaking and performances are particularly exceptional. In the multiple-personality psycho-thriller “Split,” Anya Taylor-Joy and James McAvoy shine as predator and prey who understand eac
FilmJan. 20, 2017
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[Travel Bits] Festivals in Korea this week
Yangpyeong Icefish Festival The Mulmalgeun Yangpyeong Icefish Festival takes place in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province, each winter. Visitors can eat warm fish cakes and roasted chestnuts at the festival. Aside from ice fishing, other traditional winter games and activities such as kite-flying, top spinning, sledding and making jjimbbang (steamed buns with red bean filling) will be available.The festival will continue until Feb. 12, and online reservations are available at soomyland.winterfesti
TravelJan. 20, 2017
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[Around the hotels] Packages and promotions
Chinese cuisine at Grand Hyatt Incheon The Grand Hyatt Incheon is offering a promotion of Chinese fusion dishes prepared by Chef Moon Sung-jo until the end of February. Moon has prepared a selection of Beijing-style dishes made of healthy ingredients, including duck, pine mushrooms and abalone.Various dim sum dishes are also available along with a pine mushroom soup, duck noodle soup and deep-fried Mero fish. Desserts include mango sago, seasonal fruits and coconut. The price is 66,000 won per p
FoodJan. 20, 2017
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Tastingroom duo masterminds another hit
Restaurateurs often dream of holding a track record the likes of that held by the duo behind hit eateries Tastingroom and Melting Shop. Since the launch of their first Tastingroom in Seoul nearly eight years ago, the husband-and-wife team has seen continued success, opening multiple Tastingroom outlets and yet another hit restaurant, Melting Shop, in 2014. Now Kim Ju-young and her husband have circled back to where it all started, to the spot where they opened their first Tastingroom. Here, the
FoodJan. 20, 2017