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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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South Korean military plans to launch new division for future warfare
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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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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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For Riedel, wine appreciation is all in the glass
The year was 1973. Claus Riedel ― the late, former head of Riedel Glas Austria ― saw his dreams for glasses custom-tailored for specific wine styles reach full, global fruition with the launch of the brand’s Sommelier series.Many have since etched that moment as pivotal in how oenophiles perceived the vessel’s role in the proper enjoyment of wine. From that moment on, Riedel’s Austrian crystal glasses have spawned an ongoing debate about the true effectiveness of such wares, designed solely for
FoodNov. 27, 2013
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Korea opens agricultural research center in Peru
The Rural Development Administration of Korea opened an agricultural research center of the Korea Project on International Agriculture in Lima, Peru, Tuesday.The state-run agricultural research institute said the center would provide technical cooperation for a range of activities, from agricultural development projects to the training of Peruvian researchers. The opening of the center also commemorates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.The administration has set
PeopleNov. 27, 2013
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Korea vows corruption fight
Korea introduced its toughest-ever legislation against corruption involving public officials to an international conference Tuesday. Lee Sung-bo, chairman of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, also pledged that Korea would play an active role in promoting global cooperation to build a more transparent society. He is currently leading the Korean delegation to the fifth conference of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in Panama City, which runs from Monday to Friday.“Co
PeopleNov. 27, 2013
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Drawbridge restored in Busan after 47 years
Yeongdo Bridge in Busan has returned to its original form as a drawbridge, 47 years after its deck stopped moving. The Busan Metropolitan City Government on Wednesday held a ceremony to mark the restoration of the bascule bridge.The bridge was built in 1934 to connect the mainland and Yeongdo Island, the first such bridge in the city’s history. It was also Korea’s first bascule bridge with a single moveable section. The bridge is said to have been built by Japanese colonial occupiers to transpor
PeopleNov. 27, 2013
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Obama pays tribute to Hollywood on studio visit
GLENDALE, California (AFP) ― President Barack Obama praised the American movie industry on Tuesday, saying Hollywood was not only a key export industry but also an important cultural and diplomatic tool.Speaking after a visit to the DreamWorks Animation studio in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale, Obama said Hollywood was one of the engines of the American economy.“I’ve come here today, because this is one of America’s economic engines, not just DreamWorks, but this whole cluster of companies t
PeopleNov. 27, 2013
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[Photo News] KT&G relief aid to Philippines
PeopleNov. 27, 2013
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U.S. remake of the film “Oldboy” receives criticism
The 2013 remake of “Oldboy” is under harsh criticism after its release on Wednesday, dashing hopes for those who were anticipating it to surpass the original 2003 film. The new remake of Park Chan-wook’s “Oldboy” was directed by the Oscar-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee. On the first day of release, 23 left negative comments on the U.S. film review website Rotten Tomatoes, while 17 reviewed the film positively though not for comparison with the original. One film watcher evaluated the film as “one
FilmNov. 27, 2013
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More than 10 million visit Korea by October
The number of foreign tourists to Korea reached the 10 million mark as of the end of October, a month earlier than last year, despite the continued fall in the number of Japanese tourists and the slow down in the increase of Chinese tourists in October. According to the monthly tourist figures for October, about 10.34 million foreign tourists visited Korea in the first 10 months of the year, a 9.3 percent increase from the same period last year. In 2012, the number of foreign tourists surpassed
TravelNov. 26, 2013
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Korean adoptee flyers Seoul in hope of finding birth parents
A Korean adoptee looking for her birth parents has turned to flyers in Seoul after poor record-keeping and language issues have limited her search.Sarah Ishida, 29, returned to Korea in 2012, but after several visits to the places where she was found and looked after, and to Korean organizations that help with birth family searches, she has been unable to discover much in her search.Ishida has been told that an 18-year-old woman surnamed Ham found her in Changsin-dong, Seoul, shortly after she w
Expat LivingNov. 26, 2013
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Visa woes frustrate foreign business owners
Running a successful small business is never easy. But as a foreigner navigating the complex web of immigration law, that challenge can seem all the more daunting. Some foreign businesspeople complain of unclear visa rules and requirements and seemingly arbitrary decision-making.A decision by the local immigration office last month signaled the end of the 3-year-old clothing business of one French citizen.“They asked me to sign this approval thing and I said no. I refused. I said, ‘Can I have a
Expat LivingNov. 26, 2013
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European Christmas market in Seoul
Seongbuk Global Village Center will run a European Christmas Market this Friday and Saturday, with festive food, drinks and other Christmas items from across the continent.This year’s market has expanded to include the participation of nine European embassies, and will also include a Santa Claus costume contest on Saturday and a dance contest.The dance contest is open to all on the day, but entries for the Santa competition are closed.The market will run at Seongbukcheon Fountain Square at Hanse
Expat LivingNov. 26, 2013
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GIC runs tour to Hampyeong
Gwangju International Center is running a half-day tour to Hampyeong, South Jeolla Province, on Dec. 21.The tour will stop at a stone bridge that dates back more than 700 years to the Goryeo Dynasty, when it was supposedly made using the magic of a local monk.Participants will then move on to a seawater spa that has been heating up a steamy mix of seawater and herbs for travelers for more than 100 years.After a lunch of raw-beef bibimbap, the group will head back to Gwangju. The tour will leave
Expat LivingNov. 26, 2013
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Talk to look at Korean cinema’s success
Film writer Darcy Paquet will offer a talk on the Korean film industry with the Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch in Seoul on Thursday.Paquet, a film writer who teaches on related subjects at Kyung Hee University and Korea University and consults for international film festivals, will talk about the commercial success in Korean cinema in recent years.He will give an overview of how Korean cinema has achieved the explosive success it has over the last 15 years, and its successes and failures dur
Expat LivingNov. 26, 2013
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Charity art workshop in Gwangju
A gallery in Gwangju is running an art workshop on Sunday for people to create art that will later be sold to raise money for charity. The work will be used in an art show on Dec. 8 from 5 p.m. at Gungdabang Gallery, alongside a general flea market.Money raised will go to Kilimanjaro Direct, which helps students in Tanzania, and toward the Philippine Red Cross’s efforts to help typhoon victims.Co-organizer Timothy Han said he had a personal connection to Kilimanjaro Direct, which was set up by h
Expat LivingNov. 26, 2013
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[Photo News] Korean-American friendship
PeopleNov. 26, 2013
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Rain joins Bruce Willis for upcoming Hollywood film
Fresh off his comeback performance at this year’s Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong on Friday, officials at Cube Entertainment announced that Rain will also be making an on-screen comeback with his next Hollywood project. Rain will star alongside actors Jason Patric, John Cusack and rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as well as action movie superstar Bruce Willis in the upcoming American action flick, “The Prince.” The new action thriller will be directed by Brian A. Miller, with Rain playing Wi
PeopleNov. 26, 2013
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Asiana Airlines supplies equipment to Chinese school
Asiana Airlines, the nation’s second-largest flag carrier, established a sister relationship with Yucai Primary School in Guilin, China, on Tuesday, the company announced.Asiana supplied the school with 11 computers, four sets of multipurpose educational equipment, two pianos and 500 books, in addition to providing a special vocational lecture for students who dream of becoming flight attendants, the company stated.At the ceremony were Asiana Airlines CEO Yoon Young-doo, Guilin deputy mayor Wu J
PeopleNov. 26, 2013
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Slovak honorary consulate opens in Busan
An honorary consulate of the Slovak Republic opened its door in Busan on Tuesday. The opening ceremony was attended by visiting Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Miroslav Lajcak and Slovak Ambassador to Korea Dusan Bella.Dongil Rubber Belt CEO Oh Myung-hwan took on the post of honorary consul. The company has a factory in Slovakia. The honorary consulate in Busan will promote economic cooperation and civilian exchanges between the two countries.By Chun Sun
PeopleNov. 26, 2013
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Chief of Korean studies academy declares ‘Hallyu 3.0’
Now is the time of “Hallyu 3.0,” when academia could become the driving force of Korean culture promotion, said Lee Bae-yong, president of the Academy of Korean Studies, on Tuesday. Promotion of extensive studies into Korean history will give a boost to the country’s cultural products, contributing to the further spread of the Korean culture wave, the chief of the state think-tank said at a press luncheon. She took the helm of the AKS in September.“‘Hallyu 1.0’ was about TV dramas, such as ‘Wint
CultureNov. 26, 2013
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Historic Space building to become art gallery
The historic Space building, built by first-generation modern architect Kim Swoo-geun, will be turned into a gallery space following Arario Gallery’s purchase of the property on Monday, according to the Space Architecture Group. The architectural firm said the ownership of the building was handed over to Arario Gallery CEO Kim Chang-il from Space Architecture Group president Lee Sang-lim. The two heads signed the contract on condition of not altering the structure, especially the old work studio
CultureNov. 26, 2013