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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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Ballet dancers tie the knot
Universal Ballet dancers Konstantin Novoselov (left) and Kang Mi-sun pose for a photo right after their engagement on Dec. 28. (UBC)Universal Ballet Company’s principal dancers Kang Mi-sun and Konstantin Novoselov tied the knot on Sunday at L.luce Wedding Convention in Seoul, nearly five months after their public engagement in December.According to Universal Ballet, the two dancers have been dating for the last six years. Kang joined the troupe in 2002, while Russian-born Novoselov joined the co
PerformanceMay 12, 2014
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Art Basel puts spotlight on Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AFP) ― Hong Kong’s tallest building will transform into a glowing art installation this week, a beacon showing off the city’s ambition to be recognized as a major cultural hub with its second Art Basel fair. With its knack for bringing in a global mix of wealthy buyers, artists, gallerists, VIPs and celebrities, the five-day show is the catalyst to a champagne-soaked itinerary of art fairs, exhibitions and happenings. German artist Carsten Nicolai was commissioned by Art Basel to turn
CultureMay 12, 2014
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Naomi Kawase: ‘masterpiece’ worth the Palme D’Or
TOKYO (AFP) ― Naomi Kawase, the first Japanese director to be a member of the Cannes jury, returns to competition this year with a film she has dubbed her “masterpiece.” And for an auteur who has already bagged the Camera D’Or and the Grand Prix, her sights are set on the top honor ― the Palme D’or.“There is no doubt that this is my masterpiece,” she said of “Futatsume no mado” (literally, “The second window,” but titled in English “Still the Water”) which has been selected to compete in this ye
FilmMay 12, 2014
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Kara hunts for new members through reality TV show
Former five-member girl group Kara searches for new members, as members Ji-young (left) and Nicole (second from left) have left the group. (DSP Media)Contrary to rumors that the departure of Nicole and Ji-young from Kara would result in the end of the popular idol girl group, fans can let out a sigh of relief as Kara will be making its way back to the public eye this month. According to an announcement by DSP Media on Monday, the formerly five-member act is, in fact, searching for replacements a
May 12, 2014
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Toy’s Yoo Hee-yeol writes requiem for Sewol victims
Yoo Hee-yeol performs “Sea of Mother” during his music program Yoo Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook on Saturday.Composer Yoo Hee-yeol, leader of the project group Toy, has written a requiem for the victims of the Sewol ferry accident.“Sea of Mother” is a calm and melancholy piano composition written by Yoo as a small gesture of encouragement to a nation grieving deeply over the accident, said his management agency Antenna Music.Its theme is a healing mother, who provides peace and solace to her children du
PerformanceMay 12, 2014
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McCartney returns to Tokyo venue for first time since 1966
Paul McCartney performs during the opening concert of his “Out There” tour in Montevideo on April 19. (AFP)TOKYO (AFP) ― Paul McCartney is to play Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan Hall this month, marking his first return to the venue since appearing there with The Beatles in 1966. And for some fans, the nostalgia even extends to the tickets, with 100 seats for those aged under 25 going on sale for 1,500 yen ($15), the same price as they were 48 years ago, organizers said. The rest of the tickets for the
PerformanceMay 12, 2014
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Girl’s Day Yura, Teen Top C.A.P act out lovers in “Night and Day”
Girl’s Day’s Yura and Teen Top’s C.A.P played lovers in the music video of “Night and Day” from the latest EP by Wheesung.The two K-pop stars portrayed a romance that turns tragic. C.A.P, who loses Yura due to a lack of determination, tries to win her back by time-traveling to the past. Yura and C.A.P in "Night and Day" (from "Night and Day") Yura and C.A.P in "Night and Day" (from "Night and Day")The EP, titled “The Best Man,” contains seven songs, including “Night and Day.” The music videos f
May 12, 2014
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K-pop stars anticipate the May 19 Coming-of-Age Day
f(x) Crystal (left), Miss A Suzy (upper center), Tiny-G Dohee (lower center) and Teen Top Niel (right). (Talent agencies, facebook)A series of K-pop artists, including Miss A’s Suzy, Teen Top’s Niel and f(x) ’s Crystal, are anticipating the annual Coming-of-Age Day on May 19. This year’s Coming-of-Age Day is expected to include more celebrities, as the amended law lowers the coming-of-age by a notch, from 20 to 19. The new civil law took effect from July 1, 2013, and applies to those born betwee
May 12, 2014
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2PM Nichkhun beams about SNSD Tiffany in 'Running Man'
Nichkhun (left) and Yoo Jae-suk talk in SBS reality show "Running Man." (SBS)2PM’s Nichkhun is “happy” about his puppy-love relationship with Girls’ Generation member Tiffany, the K-pop boy band member said on Sunday.In the May 11 episode of the SBS variety show “Running Man,” Nichkhun beamed happily when show host Yoo Jae-suk asked him, “Since when did you two start dating each other?” Nichkhun avoided a direct answer but instead cried out, “I am happy (to be with her),” spreading the happy atm
May 12, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Story of sexual surrogate tackles themes of urban life, human intimacy
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province ― In filmmaker Anja Marquardt’s feature debut “She’s Lost Control,” the protagonist Ronah (Brooke Bloom) works as a sexual surrogate while completing her master’s thesis in psychology in New York. She seems to be isolated from her own family ― her mother is ill and her brother is rather weary of taking care of her alone ― and often dines by herself in her depressing flat where a leak leads to a huge hole in the bathroom wall.The film, which won the Best Film prize i
FilmMay 11, 2014
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Austrian drag queen wins Eurovision song contest
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) ― The Austrian bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst won the 59th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with a James Bond-inspired power ballad that had unleashed a wave of protests in eastern Europe before the competition. The song, “Rise Like a Phoenix,” helped Wurst ― the alter ego of 25-year-old Thomas Neuwirth ― secure Austria’s second victory in the competition with 290 points. The country also won in 1966. “This is dedicated to everyone who believes in a
PerformanceMay 11, 2014
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Nintendo apologizes for lack of virtual equality
Nintendo is apologizing and pledging to be more inclusive after being criticized for not recognizing same-sex relationships in English editions of a life-simulator video game. The publisher said that while it was too late to change the current game, it was committed to building virtual equality into future versions if they’re produced. Nintendo came under fire from fans and gay rights organizations this past week after refusing to add same-sex relationship options to the game “Tomodachi Life.” “
CultureMay 11, 2014
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Dynamic duo: The success of Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre
NEW YORK (AP) ― They truly are marching to the beat of their own drum.It’s as though anything Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre touches turns to gold: The dynamic duo marked epic-level success when they introduced Eminem to the music world 15 years ago, and their lucrative Beats by Dre business reached blockbuster heights following reports that Apple plans to buy the headphones’ parent company, Beats Electronics, for $3.2 billion.But the music industry veterans have had a string of triumphs, and we take
PerformanceMay 11, 2014
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[Band Uprising] Expat rock band New Blue Death looking to break into underground scene
As the Korean music market begins to receive more international recognition, the local band scene is looking to rise up and represent the next generation of Korean music. This is the 11th installment of a series of interviews with Korean rock, acoustic and alternative bands. ― Ed.Six strangers from different walks of life, hailing from across the globe and all with different occupational backgrounds, found themselves in Korea on a temporary void-filling search for something new and exciting. Lit
PerformanceMay 11, 2014
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‘Fatal Encounter’ draws 3m viewers
The period blockbuster “The Fatal Encounter” sold over 3 million tickets in just 11 days since its release, according to official data provided by the Korean Film Council. Starring Hyun Bin, Jeong Jae-young, Jo Jung-suk and Han Ji-min, the 10 billion won ($9.8 million) project is inspired by Jeongyuyeokbyeon, the assassination attempt on the Joseon era King Jeongjo by his political opponents in 1777, his first year as the nation’s ruler.Fatal EncounterThe movie is also the film debut for promine
FilmMay 11, 2014
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Seo Se-won booked for assaulting wife
Comedian-turned-clergyman Seo Se-won has been booked without physical detention for allegedly assaulting his wife Seo Jung-hee, police said Sunday. According to officials at Gangnam Police Station, the husband is accused of pushing the wife, a former actress, to the ground during an altercation on Saturday evening at a building in Cheongdam-dong, southern Seoul. The building’s security personnel called the police at the request of the wife. Seo was arrested at the scene but was later released, a
PeopleMay 11, 2014
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EXO-M tops China’s CCTV music chart with ‘Overdose’
EXO-M tops the music chart in China. (CCTV)EXO-M, the Chinese unit of K-pop boy band EXO, topped the music chart on Chinese state-run media outlet CCTV, SM Entertainment said Sunday.“Overdose,” the title track of the boy band’s latest EP, won the most votes on “CCTV Global Chinese Music Bang Shang Bang,” which aired live in China on Saturday 7:30 p.m. local time. The music program is the first of its kind to have the audience vote via telephone, Internet and SNS, according to SM Entertainment.EX
May 11, 2014
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Kim Sung-ryeong okayed her role in “Fatal Encounter” partly for Hyun Bin
Actress Kim Sung-ryeong (Issue Daily)Kim Sung-ryeong said actor Hyun Bin was part of the reason she joined the cast of historical epic film “Fatal Encounter” on KBS 2tv “Entertainment News” Saturday.The comment came as Kim, 47, was asked about a past statement she made, calling Lee Min-ho her ideal date and Hyun Bin her ideal husband. When she was asked again if she took up her part because of Hyun Bin, she jovially said “partially.”The actress won public envy as she played the beloved mother of
May 11, 2014
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Filmmaker brings moving portrait of his adoptee life to big screen
Korean-born Belgian filmmaker Jung Henin (Jeon Jung-sik) was only about five when he was adopted by Belgian parents after being found as a lost child at Namdaemun Market in Seoul. He doesn’t know who filled out his adoption papers, but whoever it was recorded his skin color as “miel,” which means “honey” in French, instead of “Asian.”Now 48, Henin, who wants to be called by his Korean name, recently visited Seoul for the local release of his autobiographical animated film “Approved for Adoption.
FilmMay 9, 2014
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Calendar
Pop musicSeoul Jazz Festival 2014: Every year the annual two-day Seoul Jazz Festival features a wide variety of musical acts, from legendary jazz musicians to popular contemporary figures. This year’s headline artists include Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice, jazz-pop musician Jamie Cullum, jazz pianist Eddie Palmieri, the Jack DeJohnette Trio and R&B soloist Eric Benet as well as local bands Jang Kiha and the Faces and Urban Zakapa. The 2014 Seoul Jazz Festival will be held at Seoul Olympic
CultureMay 9, 2014