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[Exclusive] Korean adoptee sisters meet for the first time in 39 years
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Yoon calls for measures to protect Koreans amid escalating Iran-Israel conflicts
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Signs point to N. Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine combat zone
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Rose's 'Apt.' redefines K-pop's global appeal
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Civil servant’s death linked to workplace bullying
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[Weekender] Walk around Korea to really get to know the country
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N. Korea slams Seoul-Washington joint air exercise
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Two years on, thousands mourn Itaewon tragedy, calling for accountability
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[Herald Interview] K-pop’s 'best years are ahead of us': Spotify’s general manager for Asia Pacific
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Blackpink Rose's 'APT.' hits No. 4 on British singles chart
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Lie aims to bridge old, new generations of designers
Veteran designer Lie Sang-bong: Collective power of fashion houses is more important than promoting top namesA veteran designer has taken on the challenge of unifying fashion designers here as part of an effort to connect different generations in the industry. “It’s about time. We have been talking about unifying the fashion sector since last year. Each designer has a role to play in the development of Korean fashion, but till now there has been no platform that allows us to play that role,” sa
May 14, 2012
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Life celebrated at 19c hiding place of persecuted Catholics
The Seonggeo-san Catholic Church is located on the Seonggeo-san shrine near Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. The Seonggeo-san shrine is located two kilometers up along a mountain road. Nestled in the deep, isolated mountain, it is understandable that Korean Catholics hid here during the time of Catholic persecution. Every May, a wild flower festival is held here for a week ― the wild flowers are considered metaphors for the unnamed Catholic martyrs.The site of the Seonggeo-san shrine is a vi
May 13, 2012
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Celebrity hairdresser Vidal Sassoon dies at 84
Pioneering British celebrity hairdresser Vidal Sassoon died Wednesday aged 84 after a "long and courageous" battle with leukemia, his family said. Vidal Sassoon (AP-Yonhap News)The man credited with creating the modern bob haircut and relieving women from the rigors of old-fashioned perms was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed away at his home in Bel Air, California."It is with great sadn
May 10, 2012
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Fly on the wall at Prada and Schiaparelli’s table
NEW YORK (AP) ― Like bookends, Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada sit at opposite ends of a long, elegant table for their chat. There are crystal wineglasses and an ornate chandelier. They cover fashion, of course, but get into broader topics of politics and exotic places, feminism and popular culture.The banter is lively, thoughtful and friendly, although sometimes they have very different opinions and aren’t afraid to voice them. Schiaparelli says the top of an outfit is the most important be
May 9, 2012
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Linda Evangelista child-support trial offers glimpse into lifestyle of rich and famous
NEW YORK (AP) ― Tracing her working life from picking cherries as a preteen to the cover of Vogue, supermodel Linda Evangelista told a court Friday she can still command about $100,000 to walk a runway, though her career has slowed since its 1980s and `90s heyday.In an unusual peek into high fashion in Manhattan Family Court, Evangelista took the witness stand to begin telling her side of her child-support standoff with French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault.Their 5-year-old boy didn’t come u
May 7, 2012
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Fashion week kicks off in Australia
A model wearing designs by Jenny Lee stands in a display during Australian Fashion Week in Sydney, Thursday, May 3, 2012. Lee used natural props including leaves and branches from native Australian trees such as Gum Trees. (AP) A model presents creations designed by South Korean Gabriel Lee during Australian Fashion Week in Sydney, Friday, May 4, 2012. (AP) A model displays a creation by Akaya Ich
May 7, 2012
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Building new relationships
Following is the first in a series of columns in which leading architects discuss their representative work. ― Ed.M+ is a building in a transitional location where different urban elements, such as luxury apartments, dilapidated low-rise housing, houses converted into offices and offices that double as residences all interact. M+ seeks to discover new possibilities within this transition. Like the colossal black obelisk in the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey,” M+ seeks to unearth hidden life in th
May 6, 2012
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Vogue bans too-skinny models from its pages
Vogue magazine, perhaps the world's top arbiter of style, is making a statement about its own models: Too young and too thin is no longer in. (AP-Yonhap News)The 19 editors of Vogue magazines around the world made a pact to project the image of healthy models, according to a Conde Nast International announcement Thursday.They agreed to ``not knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who ap
May 4, 2012
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55 countries to take part in 13th Venice architecture fest
Stars and budding architects from 55 countries will be taking part in the 13th Venice Biennale for architecture, curated by British architect David Chipperfield, organizers said on Wednesday.“The central theme of the 2012 Biennale is what we have in common,” said Chipperfield, who is renowned for his clean and almost muted designs and will be the first British architect to curate the world‘s largest architecture show.The Biennale’s 58 projects, designed by 103 architects, photographers and artis
May 3, 2012
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Showgirl glamour at Louboutin’s London shoe show
LONDON (AFP) ― A giant 3-D hologram of a burlesque dancer greeted footwear-lovers Monday at a playful London exhibition marking 20 years since celebrated French shoemaker Christian Louboutin first set up shop.The exhibition at London’s Design Museum features dozens of the Frenchman’s creations, many of them displayed on a 17-metre (56-foot) version of the famous scarlet sole that features every Louboutin shoe.Lashings of glitter, ruffles and feathers reflect Louboutin’s life-long fascination wi
May 2, 2012
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Why a diamond is a Hong Kong widow's best friend
Hong Kong businessman Kennedy Tam always wanted to travel the world. When he died suddenly of a stroke in 2010, his wife Freda decided death would not stand in his way.Since that day, Freda has taken Kennedy on trips to New York, Canada, Shanghai and Turkey."We are always together. Even at work he is always near me," said Freda, 48.As she talks, Freda looks lovingly down at the necklace around her
April 26, 2012
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Fashion’s Narciso Rodriguez gets nod from museum
Fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez has always referenced the world of art: Modern paintings are one of his many sources of inspiration.It seems fitting, then, that El Museo del Barrio will honor the designer of Cuban descent next month during its annual gala. In its announcement, El Museo said that Rodriguez is considered one of the 25 most influential Hispanics in America.“It’s a great compliment. I don’t know if it is necessarily true but it is a great compliment. I like to think that I have g
April 25, 2012
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A tribute to shoes: Dancers celebrate Capezio
NEW YORK (AP) ― The New York arts world has every kind of tribute; Galas are held virtually every night. But a tribute to a shoe company?Well, shoes are very important to dancers ― pointe shoes, ballet slippers, Broadway dance shoes, tap shoes. So it was an opportunity for dance ― loads and loads, of all varieties ― when Capezio celebrated its 125th anniversary Monday evening with a gala at New York City Center.The evening started with a New York institution: The Rockettes, in black and sequins,
April 25, 2012
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Sotheby's to sell 400-year-old diamond
The 400-year-old ``Beau Sancy,'' one of the world's oldest and most storied diamonds in private hands, is up for sale at Sotheby's auction house. Weighing in at 34.98 carats, the sparkling gem with a rare pear cut is expected to fetch up to $4 million. The Beau Sancy, a 34.98 carat diamond that will be put on sale by Sotheby`s auction house in Geneva next month, is presented in Paris, Monday. (AP-
April 24, 2012
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‘Great Gatsby’ mansion in New York sells
The Kings Point estate said to have been the inspiration for the West Egg mansion in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” has sold, according to a press release by the real estate firm that listed the property.The price has not yet been made public. Neither has the name of the buyer.John Handler last owned the home, known as the Brickman estate. Handler was found dead there in 2008; he was 57. His wife, Jennifer Eley-Handler, who was principal pianist for the Long Island Philharmonic, died t
April 23, 2012
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Dressing up the buttonhole
For years, men’s options in accessorizing a suit have been limited to the cuff-link and tie bar department, with an occasional pocket square thrown in. But as of late, guys from Hollywood’s red carpet to the halls of “The Hunger Games’” Capitol have been accessorizing their jacket lapels with some cooler-than-usual lapel pins. For buttonhole hardware that’s less about political or charitable affiliation and more about personal style, options worth exploring include: Orvis’ selection of German ha
April 23, 2012
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Cosmetics evolve
Latest beauty items from foundation vibrators, facial massage mask, to collagen jelly become market hits in 2012The country’s cosmetics industry may have attracted consumers with new colors, concepts and celebrity power so far. But companies are now adopting the latest technology to stimulate consumer curiosity and offer easier and more effective ways to apply everyday cosmetics.Leading the cosmetics market this year are vibrating foundation gadgets that help the skin absorb the foundation faste
April 20, 2012
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Spring colors for your lips
The biggest makeup trend for 2012 is well-moisturized, glowing skin to accentuate your lips with point colors. Try orange, peach tone lip colors this spring to add brightness and fun to your face, make-up artists say.“Peach tone lipstick is the ‘it’ product for this season. However, you need to skip other colors when applying point color lipsticks. Use only eyeliners and mascara to complete your doll-like eye look,” said Lee Jin-soo, chief make-up artist for Hera.The androgynous look from the 20
April 20, 2012
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Design world steels for austerity at Milan fair
MILAN (AFP) ― Austere furniture for austere times was the message from this week’s Milan design fair, where the aesthetics of the sober 1940s and 1950s prevailed and extravagance gave way to functionality.“Design needs to take into account a significant economic crisis which has led to a re-interpretation to make products more functional while avoiding provocations,” architect Marco Romanelli, a fair organiser, told AFP.“The attention is increasingly on the materials,” Romanelli said.The yearly
April 19, 2012
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From bling to diets, image shapes French campaign
PARIS (AP) ― Should you judge a book by its cover? France’s presidential candidates certainly think voters do, and more than ever have tried to get their political message across through their image.With unemployment and economic woes topping voter concerns, incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy has sought to change from a Rolex-wearing president with a supermodel wife to a more humble, discreetly dressed man listening to the needs of the people.Almost conversely, Francois Hollande ― the Socialist who tops
April 18, 2012