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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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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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South Korean military plans to launch new division for future warfare
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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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National Academy of Arts honors veteran actress Choi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-heeVeteran actress Choi Eun-hee has been selected as one of the three recipients of the 56th National Academy of Arts award this year, the institution announced Thursday.The 81-year-old started her film career in 1947 and led the Shin Film company together with her husband and the acclaimed
Sept. 1, 2011
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More dollars, fewer fans for Hollywood films
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― The good news for Hollywood: Summer movie revenues are up worldwide as studios rebounded from a dismally slow start to the year.The bad news: Domestically, revenues rose only a fraction compared to the previous year’s, while actual movie attendance dropped for the fourth-straight
Sept. 1, 2011
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Clooney sees ‘cynicism’ in U.S. politics as Venice fest kicks off
VENICE (AFP) ― Hollywood star George Clooney spoke Wednesday of his disillusionment with the U.S. political scene ahead of the premiere of his dark political thriller “The Ides of March” in Venice.The director told reporters ahead of a star-studded opening of the world’s oldest film festival that th
Sept. 1, 2011
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Comedian-turned-director falls into trap of debts after film's flop
He was once called a great master of slapstick comedy with his trademark persona, a fool named "Young-gu." Shim Hyung-rae (Yonhap)After becoming a movie director, Shim Hyung-rae became the first to receive "Korea's new intellectual" medal from the liberal government led by President Kim Dae-jung in
Sept. 1, 2011
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Is Park Jin-young planning to make big screen debut?
Park Jin-young, South Korean music mogul, may take a leading role in a movie. JYP Entertainment, Park’s agency, said on Monday that he is in talks to star in the film “Five Million Dollar Man.” Park is a singer-song writer and producer, as well as founder and head of JYPE, one of the top three Korea
Aug. 30, 2011
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Local courtroom thriller coming soon
Three big-name stars ― Jang Hyuk, Park Hee-soon and Ha Jung-woo ― have worked together to create what’s reportedly the first courtroom thriller in Korea.“The Client,” which is anticipated to be released in late September, aims to combine both drama and suspense with its character-driven narrative su
Aug. 30, 2011
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Korean film content needs global perspective: visual effects expert
The Korean film industry’s production capabilities are extraordinary, but it is unfortunate that the content is still being made for Korean people, an American visual effects expert said at a forum Tuesday.Scott Ross, co-chairman of inDSP USA, a company specializing in converting 2-D motion pictures
Aug. 30, 2011
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Israel lures Hollywood to film in the Holy Land
JERUSALEM (AP) ― Israel is tired of Hollywood filming Jesus’ crucifixion in Italy and the Crusader invasion of the Holy Land in Morocco.So Israeli officials are promising better tax breaks, terror attack insurance and handouts of up to $400,000 to lure international movie producers to the holy city
Aug. 29, 2011
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Hong weaves charming maze in black-and-white
A has-been filmmaker who now teaches cinema in Daegu visits Seoul. He meets up with his long-time buddy, visits his old girlfriend, drinks and dines, gets talking with some people he’s just met, and falls for an attractive bar owner who strikingly resembles with his ex.Hong Sang-soo’s 12th film, “Th
Aug. 28, 2011
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Director Sofia Coppola weds in southern Italy
ROME (AP) ― Filmmaker Sofia Coppola went back to her roots for her wedding, marrying rocker Thomas Mars in the remote, southern Italian town where her great-grandfather was born.Coppola’s famous filmmaker father, Francis Ford Coppola, escorted the 40-year-old Sofia down the aisle Saturday to a waiti
Aug. 28, 2011
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(MOVIES) BOX OFFICE
Hindsight (Blue Salt) (Korea)Opening Sept. 1.Drama. Action. Directed by Lee Hyun-seung. Doo-heon (Song Kang-ho), once a legendary figure in Busan’s organized crime scene, now wants to live a quiet life while hoping to run a restaurant of his own. One day, he meets Sebin (Shin Se-kyung), a daring and
Aug. 26, 2011
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‘Virtue’ is good enough
Emmy the Great “Virtue” (Close Harbor)Emmy the Great’s sophomore album “Virtue” shows the continuing expansion of Emma-Lee Moss’ songwriting abilities. Her tender approach and frisky wordplay make her easy on the ears.Moss and her backing band begin with “Dinosaur Sex,” a song two minutes too long b
Aug. 26, 2011
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Indie stars shine
Linus’ Blanket“Show Me Love”Sony MusicIndie band Linus’ Blanket has finally released its first studio album, 10 years after forming. The duo, consisting of singer-songwriter Yeongene and guitarist Lee Sang-jun, debuted with their EP album “Semester” in 2003 and released another EP “Labor in Vain” in
Aug. 26, 2011
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Jaurim tease in ‘Conspiracy Theory’
Jaurim“Conspiracy Theory”Neowiz InternetRock band Jaurim, led by vocalist Kim Yoon-ah, released an eighth album “Conspiracy Theory” on Aug. 18, three years after “Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond” in 2008. With the album release, the band announced on its homepage, Twitter and Facebook that there will be hid
Aug. 26, 2011
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Romance lacks spark in ‘One Day’
Not a lot of love affairs, real or cinematic, can have it said of them that they end better than they begin. But “One Day” ends with a heartfelt flourish that was sorely missing from its first 90 minutes. This episodic romance works in fits and starts, and captures a bittersweet faux British turn by
Aug. 26, 2011
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Al Pacino, ‘Scarface’ cast celebrate legacy
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Al Pacino says he got burned while making “Scarface.”Literally, he grabbed the hot barrel of a gun that had just shot 30 rounds during one of Tony Montana’s violent scenes.“My hand stuck to that sucker,” the 71-year-old actor recalled. He couldn’t work for two weeks.Pacino relayed
Aug. 25, 2011
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Director portrays ‘wounds in life’
Talking about making films and living his dream, director Lim Woo-seong frequently used the word “Magic.”“Making movies was always a distant dream that just seemed to belong to some other part of the world,” said director Lim Woo-seong, whose second film, “Scars” has been officially invited to Zabal
Aug. 24, 2011
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Lady Gaga, Ryan Reynolds class photos published
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Bradley Cooper‘s teenage tennis practice. Lady Gaga’s first communion. A young Scarlett Johansson decorating a Christmas tree. Ryan Reynolds goofing around with his high-school classmates. Country crooner Blake Shelton as a guitar-playing kid. In this 2004 image released by Ancest
Aug. 24, 2011
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Hollywood-China production venture raises $220 million
HONG KONG (AP) ― Hollywood production house Legendary Entertainment and a Chinese studio have raised $220.5 million for the joint venture they’ve set up aimed at China’s increasingly lucrative film market.Legendary and Huayi Brothers Media Corp. said in a statement late Sunday that they’re selling a
Aug. 23, 2011
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Bestseller-turned-movie reveals real-life case of widespread child abuse
‘The Crucible’ to release in September starring Gong Yoo and Jung Yoo-miWhen popular novelist Gong Ji-young started publishing her online serial novel “Dogani” (The Crucible) in 2008, readers were shocked that it was based on a real-life story. Inspired by the mass sexual abuse at a school for heari
Aug. 22, 2011
