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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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Assembly to review disputed appointment of national soccer team coach
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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Arrival of fall calls for more outdoor festivals
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[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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Yoon's Prague visit sets stage for W24tr nuclear power plant deal
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition: A slow journey through time and space
The calm yet thought-provoking images of Hiroshi Sugimoto, one of the most acclaimed artists in contemporary photography, are on exhibit at Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art from this week through next year.Known for long-exposure photographs intended to capture layers of time and space, Sugimoto presents his photographic series on seascapes, theaters, portraits and lightning done over the past 40 years, beginning in the 1970s, at his solo exhibition in Seoul. As meticulous and patient as he is with
Dec. 4, 2013
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$1 million Picasso yours for just $135
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Still stumped for a Christmas present? Then what about an exquisite $1 million Picasso for the living room, yours for just $135 at an online charity raffle.The perfectly preserved Cubist gouache was bought by an anonymous donor from a New York gallery and given to a charity working to save the ancient city of Tyre in southern Lebanon.The UNESCO-registered charity has issued 50,000 tickets at 100 euros ($135) each for the first-of-its-kind tombola on Dec. 18 at Sotheby’s in Paris
Dec. 4, 2013
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G-Dragon’s ‘Niliria’ among Complex’s top 50 songs of 2013
American men’s fashion and entertainment magazine Complex has named G-Dragon’s electro pop song “Niliria” as one of this year’s top 50 songs. “Niliria,” featuring U.S. hip-hop artist Missy Elliott, is a single from the artist’s second solo album “Coup d’etat,” released on Sept. 5. “Niliria” was produced by G-Dragon, Missy Elliott and Teddy Park. The hybrid track, featuring traditional Korean sounds fused with electro pop and hip-hop, ranked at No. 32 on the Complex magazine list. “Korean pop sup
Dec. 4, 2013
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Britney Spears makes official Las Vegas entrance
LAS VEGAS (AP) ― Fire-breathers, contortionists, snake charmers and hunky dancers welcomed Britney Spears to the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Tuesday afternoon in a staged event kicking off the pop icon’s two-year Las Vegas residency.One block of the Strip was briefly shut down as the star pulled up to the casino in a convoy of black Cadillac Escalades. Spears’ show debuts Dec. 27, just in time for Sin City’s massive New Year’s crowds. She will perform 50 shows each in 2014 and 2015, in a
Dec. 4, 2013
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Billy Joel unveils New York concert residency deal
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Grammy-winning U.S. singer Billy Joel on Tuesday announced a residency deal with Madison Square Garden that will see him play once a month at the iconic New York venue “as long as there is demand.”The deal makes Joel the Garden’s first-ever “music franchise” ― he joins the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty, all sports teams, as a resident of one of the world’s most famous arenas.The first four shows in January, February, March and April ― which were previously announced ― are
Dec. 4, 2013
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[Photo News] 9muses makes its return with “Glue”
K-pop girl group 9muses made its comeback with a new single, “Glue,” on Wednesday.The nine-member group kicked off online sales of the song and released a music video on its official YouTube channel. The song’s lyrics are about a woman who is “glued” to the memories of her days with a boyfriend she recently split up with. It is a medium tempo dance number with a 1990s-style disco rhythm. 9muses will perform on cable channel Mnet’s “Mcountdown” for its comeback show on Thursday. (minsikyoon@heral
Dec. 4, 2013
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Jung Kuho immerses himself in dance and traditional Korean art
Celebrated fashion designer Jung Kuho is no stranger to dance performances, having directed a number of pieces in collaboration with the nation’s top troupes.Jung, who abruptly announced last month his departure from his 10-year position as executive director at Cheil Industries, which acquired his brand KUHO in 2003, is directing a dance piece for the third time. Under Jung’s leadership, the label’s sales have increased 13-fold over the past decade. Jung’s departure came about two months after
Dec. 3, 2013
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Reyle junks conventions of art
Piles of junk take up a corner of the gallery space with signs saying the clutter is not garbage to be removed. The blinking lights from fluorescent lamps and neon acrylic boards are also carefully placed for a seemingly artistic vibe. The junk installation is one of the recent works by German artist Anselm Reyle, a rising artist in the international contemporary art scene. His works are being showcased at Kukje Gallery until the end of the year. “These are pieces that we consider as garbage. So
Dec. 3, 2013
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Bolshoi Theatre’s chief conductor Sinaisky quits
MOSCOW (AFP) ― The music director and chief conductor of the Bolshoi Theatre, Vassily Sinaisky, has quit, the theater’s spokeswoman said Monday, the latest blow to befall the legendary theater.Sinaisky presented his letter of resignation to the Bolshoi’s director, Vladimir Urin, and it was accepted, spokeswoman Yekaterina Novikova told AFP.The decision is effective immediately, she said.Sinaisky, who has been the Bolshoi’s leading conductor since 2010, was due to conduct Verdi’s opera “Don Carlo
Dec. 3, 2013
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French artist Laure Prouvost wins Britain’s Turner prize
LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland (AFP) ― French artist Laure Prouvost on Monday won Britain’s Turner prize for contemporary art for her video installation set among a mock-tea party setting, it was announced at a ceremony in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.“The jury thought her work was outstanding for its complex and courageous combination of images and objects in a deeply atmospheric environment,” said an official press release from Tate, the award’s partners.Young Irish actress Saoirse Ronan, who
Dec. 3, 2013
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Kang Sue-jin to head Korean National Ballet
Korean-born ballerina Kang Sue-jin, who currently dances as one of the principals with the Stuttgart Ballet in Germany, has been appointed the new director of the Korean National Ballet, according to the Culture Ministry. Her term starts next year.Kang, considered one of the most acclaimed Korean dancers, has been dancing with the German troupe since 1986. She was promoted to principal in 1997. The 46-year-old won numerous prestigious awards, including the Prix de Lausanne in 1985 and the Prix B
Dec. 3, 2013
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Bob Dylan charged in France over Rolling Stone interview
Bob Dylan has been charged with incitement to hatred in France after he was quoted comparing Croats with Nazis in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, a judicial source said Monday.The world-famous American singer was questioned and charged last month while on a visit to Paris during which he gave several concerts and was awarded the Legion d'Honneur, one of France's top honors, the source said.The charge against him centers on a 2012 interview with Rolling Stone magazine during which he co
Dec. 3, 2013
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Joy of Strings ensemble to hold European tour
Korean classical music ensemble Joy of Strings will hold a European tour with its art director Lee Sung-ju this month. Their repertoire encompasses Austrian and Korean music including Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto,” Haydn’s Violin Concerto in C Major, Mozart’s Divertimento in D, Kreisler’s “Liebesfreud & Liebesleid,” Gounod’s “Ave Maria,” Lee Young-jo’s Arirang Variations for String Orchestra and several carols. Lee, a noted violinist, will participate as soloist. The string ensemble will kick o
Dec. 2, 2013
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Contemporary art of Southeast Asia showcased in Seoul
Contemporary photographs and media art from Southeast Asia are being showcased in Seoul, shedding light on the dynamic and vibrant cultural scenes in Southeast Asia. The exhibition “ASEAN-Korea Contemporary Media Art Exhibition 2013” brings together some of the hottest contemporary artists in ASEAN countries. They are introducing their compelling works of art alongside the artwork of Korean artists. The exhibition, in its fourth year, presents some 90 photographs and pieces of media art by 18 ar
Dec. 2, 2013
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Psy reveals Santa dress code for concerts
The comedic rap star Psy has released a new promotional image of his head placed on a muscular male body sporting a sexy Santa outfit, revealing the event’s dress code for his upcoming winter series. As in Psy’s previous concert in Seoul, with its all-white dress code, the singer has set a dress code for the upcoming concerts: He is asking that fans come dressed up in their best Santa outfits. The performer is making his return just in time for the holiday season and holding a special four-day s
Dec. 2, 2013
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Big Bang performs for 30,000 fans in Osaka
As part of the group’s Japanese dome concert tour, the five hallyu stars of K-pop idol group Big Bang performed in front of 30,000 screaming Japanese fans on the tour’s Osaka stop, selling out the weekend performances. The three-day, three-hour long concerts held at the Kyocera Dome were the second leg of the group’s six-city, 15-concert “Big Bang Japan Dome Tour 2013-2014.” The tour kicked off with two performances at the Seibu Dome in Saitama on Nov. 16 and 17 and will soon take the artists to
Dec. 2, 2013
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EXO to release special winter album
Ultra-popular K-pop rookies EXO will be ending the year on a celebratory note with the release of the group’s winter EP, “Miracles of December.”The new album is said to contain five “winter-inspired tracks” and will be released in both Korean and Chinese, according to a representative at S.M. Entertainment. EXO will prerelease the album’s lead track on Thursday through local music sites. The album in its entirety will be available on Dec. 9. The 12 members of EXO, also split into the subunits of
Dec. 2, 2013
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‘Darker’ take on Phantom classic opens U.S. tour
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) ― Mark Campbell started memorizing the songs from “The Phantom of the Opera” when he was 14 ― he’d sing along with his portable CD player while mowing the lawn. Not long after, he saw his first performance of the show, and waited outside the stage door to meet the man behind the mask.Now, he’s playing the Phantom himself in a reimagined production of the longest-running show in Broadway history. In some ways, Campbell has had to let go of the Phantom he grew up with
Dec. 1, 2013
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U.S. rappers say they filmed music video in N. Korea
BEIJING (AP) ― Two aspiring American rappers said Saturday that they had filmed part of a music video in North Korea, hoping the novel locale will make it a hit.The rappers known as Pacman and Peso did not say where and how they filmed the footage, which their fundraising proposal suggested would be done on a karaoke party bus in Pyongyang.Their custom trip was arranged through a travel agency specializing in taking Westerners to North Korea, according to the proposal.Americans are able to trave
Dec. 1, 2013
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Taking pride in Korean hip-hop
This is the 17th article in a series on producers, MCs, DJs and artists working in the Korean underground hip-hop scene. ― Ed.When Korean rapper Digiri first heard hip-hop in middle school, he thought it was hilarious. He didn’t even think it was real music.“I thought it was just murmuring. I didn’t like it at first because back then, Korean people only listened to hip-hop music with Seo Taiji,” he said. “I thought it was just funny. But after I listened to the music of Deux, I felt the rhythm l
Dec. 1, 2013