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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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Over 82,000 Korean young people unemployed, not searching for job long-term
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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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[Weekender] Young Koreans more open to Japanese cultural products
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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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Assembly to review disputed appointment of national soccer team coach
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Contemporary art explores meaning of DMZ in Dongsong
CHEORWON, Gangwon Province -- An annual art project exploring the historical and contemporary significance of the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas chose Geumhak Street in the Dongsong neighborhood as its venue for 2015.This year’s “Real DMZ Project,” marking its fourth year with an exhibition titled “Lived Time of Dongsong,” brought together 49 individual and team artists to decorate various locations along the street with pieces reflecting the creators’ thoughts and emotions on the
Aug. 18, 2015
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Seoul Phil head vows to mend reputation
In the aftermath of the recent media frenzy and public shock of discovering former Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra CEO Park Hyun-jung’s alleged mistreatment of her subordinates, new CEO Choe Heung-sik has taken the reigns of the SPO since July 1. Choe, 62, is a former banking executive and former head of Hana Financial Group -- the country’s fourth-largest financial group. After more than a month in office, Choe spoke to members of the media about his plans for the future of the Seoul Phil, emphasi
Aug. 11, 2015
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[Herald Review] Rock and champagne at FT Island concert
Pop-rock band FT Island showcased its first local concert in two years on Sunday, celebrating the release of its March studio album “I Will.” Held at the Olympic Park in Seoul, the 150-minute-long performance featured the band’s signature melancholic rock music alongside a more intimate portion with mellow ballads and a toast of champagne. FT Island performing for its concert "I Will" on Sunday at Seoul's Olympic Park (FNC Entertainment)The show kicked off loudly with the catchy “Love Love Love”
Aug. 10, 2015
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Movements carry wish for unification
GANGHWADO ISLAND, Incheon -– A special wedding ceremony took place Sunday at Ganghwa Peace Observatory on the border island of Ganghwado, off South Korea’s western coast. The island’s residents came out to see the unlikely event, which drew guests from other parts of the country and even from other Asian countries. But the groom was nowhere to be found. In a contingency plan, the bridesmaid and the bride’s father came out to pick a groom candidate from the audience. The ceremony was in fact a s
Aug. 10, 2015
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[Herald Review] Infinite begins second world tour in Seoul
Explaining the name of their second world tour, Infinite member Sungyeol said: “Bringing everyone together through our music, that’s the ‘Infinite Effect.’” And the seven-member boy group did just that for fans packing Olympic Park’s Gymnastics Arena in Seoul on Aug. 8. Infinite performing at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena (Woollim Entertainment)Throughout the concert kicking off the tour, Infinite tried to bring that “Infinite Effect” to life with a comprehensive 180-minute set that included
Aug. 10, 2015
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HyunA’s upcoming MV will be ‘racier’
HyunA, girl group 4Minute member and the sexy girl from Psy’s Gangnam Style music video, released a teaser video of her new track “A+” on YouTube Monday.After a one-year hiatus following her last solo album “A Talk” in 2014, she is set to make her solo return in August.Shot in Los Angeles, the R-rated music video highlights HyunA’s striking transformation.In the video, HyunA enjoys her daily life by going shopping and for a drive, while also showing her provocative beauty in a private party. She
Aug. 10, 2015
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[Herald Review] Big Bang’s new releases are disturbing, emotional
Big Bang has made several waves this summer with each monthly release from its latest album “M.A.D.E,” but it seems the group has been saving the best for last. The two songs unleashed in the fourth and final EP “E” -- “Zutter” by subunit GD&TOP and “Let’s Not Fall in Love” -- and their respective music videos feature at once some of the most disturbing and the most emotionally resounding work the revered boy band has showcased so far.T.O.P and G-Dragon in the music video for "Zutter" (YG Entert
Aug. 10, 2015
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Uhm Jung-hwa’s comeback imminent as a singer
(Yonhap)Korean actress and singer Uhm Jung-hwa is to release an album this year, ending a seven-year hiatus in her music career, local reports said Sunday. The reports, citing unnamed sources, said renowned composers and lyric writers were participating in making her new album, expected to be out within the year. Uhm made a big screen debut with “We Must Go To Apgujung-Dong On Windy Days” in 1992 and started her singing career the next year with the debut album “Sorrowful Secret.”With a sexy d
Aug. 9, 2015
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Exhibition sheds light on tragic artist
When the 38th Parallel was drawn to divide the Korean Peninsula after the Korean War, many people had to make a tough decision: Which side would they support?Artist Lee Quede faced the question at a prison camp where he was jailed after being captured by South Korean soldiers for being cooperative with North Korean soldiers who briefly occupied Seoul. The artist, born in 1913 in the small town of Chilgok, South Gyeongsang Province, chose to go to the North in 1953, leaving his wife and four chil
Aug. 6, 2015
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Big Bang releases new ‘E’ EP
Big Bang revealed its much-awaited, brand new EP at midnight Wednesday. Titled “E,” the album is the fourth and last installment of the group’s “MADE” series and comprises two tracks -- “Zutter” and “Let‘s Not Fall in Love.”The release came directly following an hour-long live broadcast on Naver’s V, a new app that allows Hallyu celebrities to stream live videos and chat with fans in real time. Also revealed during the broadcast were making-of reels for the new songs’ music videos, which feature
Aug. 5, 2015
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Wonder Girls back as a sultry retro band
JYP Entertainment’s signature girl group Wonder Girls are back after three years and two months with their long-awaited third studio album “Reboot.” The Wonder Girls pose for the media at Hyundai Card Understage in Hannam-dong, Seoul, Monday. (Yonhap)Newly reorganized into a four-member band, the Wonder Girls now consists of Lim on guitar, Sunmi on bass, Yenny on the keyboard and Yubin on drums.“It feels really strange and new to be back after three years,” said Lim at a press showcase Monday at
Aug. 4, 2015
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New musical film festival to kick off
A new festival combining musicals and movies is to kick off at Chungmuro, a district in Seoul traditionally known for its concentration of filmmakers and performers, Chungmu Art Hall announced Tuesday.Titled the Chungmuro International Musical Film Festival, the event will allow participants to view both musicals and musical films -- including theater staples like “The Phantom of the Opera,” the Broadway hit “Jersey Boys,” and classic '70s and '80s flicks such as “Grease” and “Hair Spray.” Also
Aug. 4, 2015
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British photographer captures life inside North Korea
Life inside the reclusive North Korean society has remained a mystery to the people outside. To many, the society poses a grim picture with horrific tales of labor camps and the totalitarian regime‘s surveillance of civilians, as told by defectors. Only few foreign photographers have sought to look beyond those fragmented images and capture an unknown side of the society -- how life manages to go on in such isolation. British photographer Nick Danziger is one of the few. His 2013 journey to th
Aug. 3, 2015
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Melding of music styles
Guitarist Jiro Yoshida poses with his signature Takamine electric guitar on July 7. (Chung Hee-cho/ The Korea Herald) Giving me a copy of his most recent CD, guitarist Jiro Yoshida explained that it uses a high-resolution audio CD format that yields more dynamic sound when played on a special CD player. “It took six months to record because we needed to find just the right setting for this format. For example, the instruments had to be 2 meters away from the microphones,” said Yoshida, who was i
July 31, 2015
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Ministry to fund two-fer ticket promotion to support performing arts
In efforts to revitalize the local performing arts industry affected by the recent outbreak of the Middle East respiratory syndrome, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Friday a program that will allow theatergoers to purchase two tickets for the price of one.A total of 30 billion won ($25.7 million) of this year’s supplementary budget has been set aside for this special promotion, ministry officials explained in a press conference. Each person will be able to purchase a maximu
July 31, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Artist tackles cultural confusion in modern time
When artist Cody Choi first arrived in the U.S. in the 1980s, he frequently suffered from stomach and bowel problems, stemming from having to adjust to a new culture. Unable to afford a clinic visit, his go-to remedy was Pepto-Bismol, an over-the-counter stomach relief medicine. Looking back on his early days in the U.S., Choi made a sculpture in 1996 that has the shape of Rodin’s “The Thinker” but is made with pink liquid Pepto-Bismol and toilet paper -- the two objects that represent his earl
July 30, 2015
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Ballet festival to bring Stuttgart, Bolshoi dancers to Seoul
A scene from the Stuttgart Ballet company‘s performance of “Bite” (K-Ballet World)Inviting 32 dance teams from eight countries, this year’s K-Ballet World festival is gearing up to take center stage Aug. 15-28, highlighting both contemporary and classic dance movements. “The theme that we try to uphold every year with the K-Ballet World is to introduce Korean ballet to the world and world ballet to Korea,” said Kim In-sook, head of the Korea Ballet Association, during a press conference held i
July 30, 2015
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Upcoming concert keeps Epik High on toes
Rap trio Epik High says their upcoming concert series will keep everyone -- both the audience and themselves -- on their toes. “Because none of us will know ahead of time what kind of show will be taking place that day, each one will keep us on edge until it goes up. That’s what makes it more fun,” said member Mithra Jin at a press conference Thursday.Titled “Now Playing,” the concert series will allow the audience to vote among six themes -- action, humanity, melodrama, horror, science fiction
July 30, 2015
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K-pop stars brought to life at Grevin Museum Seoul
Leading K-pop stars, such as Psy, G-Dragon and Rain and dozens of other Korean celebrities, as well as historic and sports figures, have been brought to life in wax models at the Grevin Museum opening in Seoul on Thursday. The French wax museum’s first Asian branch presents 80 life-size wax models of world-renowned figures and celebrities, including 30 Koreans. Life-size wax figures of K-pop stars and Hollywood movie stars are on display at Grevin Museum Seoul, which opens Thursday in Seoul. (G
July 29, 2015
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Naver to launch global streaming app for K-pop
Naver, South Korea’s biggest search portal, will launch a real-time mobile broadcasting app featuring the country’s hottest and newest K-pop singers and idol bands for the global audience and fans next month.In partnerships with Korea’s major entertainment and talent agencies including SM and YG, the global V app will stream the stars’ live concerts and their daily activities behind the scenes with real-time English subtitles.Also, the video streaming app will have communication features enablin
July 29, 2015