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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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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Yoon's Prague visit sets stage for W24tr nuclear power plant deal
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Rapper hopes to be Korean legend
This is the 16th in a series on producers, MCs, DJs and artists working in the Korean underground hip-hop scene. ― Ed.For rapper Double K, there was a clear and poignant moment when he decided to do Korean hip-hop.He was in his first year at Ohio State University in 2001, and had entered a rap battle. He was up against 50 other contestants for a $500 prize with what seemed like the entire school watching. But Double K was confident.Until disaster struck, that is.“So, it was my time to battle and
Nov. 24, 2013
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Pop music“Sensation: Wicked Wonderland”: “Sensation” is a live music and performance event that was first developed in Amsterdam 13 years ago. Over the years the event, which has been referred to as “the biggest club on earth,” grew in popularity and has been brought all over the world to more than 30 countries and seen by millions. This year’s Sensation with the theme of “Wicked Wonderland” will be held on Nov. 30 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tickets can be purc
Nov. 22, 2013
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Eyelike: Lim Kim impressive on ‘Goodbye 20’
Lim Kim impressive on ‘Goodbye 20’Lim Kim“Goodbye 20”(CJ E&M)“Goodbye 20” is not your average K-pop affair. The album showcases the unique tone of Lim Kim’s voice without unnecessary synthetic electronic sounds. Seven tracks of the 14-track album were previously released in her EP “Her Voice” in September. New or previously released, the tracks put together an album that is pleasant to listen to. Title track “Goodbye 20” is a fun, light number about a young woman who looks back on her 20th year
Nov. 22, 2013
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‘More than Feel’ to send off 2013
Hip-hop fans can end the year with a dose of their favorite music at “More than Feel” at Sejong University on Dec. 28. The lineup for the concert includes hip-hop artists Verbal Jint, Bumkey, San E and Outsider. “Concert-goers will not only be able to see solo performances by their favorite artists, but also feel their synergy on stage,” a concert organizer stated. Veteran artist Verbal Jint made his debut in 1999 and became one of the most popular mainstream hip-hop artists in Korea. His hits i
Nov. 22, 2013
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Latin Grammys go on after green carpet rainout
The stars of Latin music, undeterred by a torrential rainstorm that shut down the green carpet, gathered to award Carlos Vives three Latin Grammys including song of the year for “Volvi a Nacer” in Las Vegas.The telenovela star turned vallenato revivalist performed the song while dancers in traditional Colombian “pollera colora” dresses waved their skirts to the delight of the audience at the 14th annual awards show Thursday night.Vives dedicated the award “to all the children of Latin America be
Nov. 22, 2013
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tbs eFM to mark fifth anniversary with ‘gugak’
Korea’s leading English radio station tbs eFM (101.3 FM) is scheduled to host a concert on Nov. 25 to celebrate its fifth anniversary, the station said this week.Titled the “tbs eFM fifth Anniversary concert: Fabulous Five ― A Gugak Experience,” the concert will be held at 7:30 pm at the Seoul Namsan Traditional Theater located in Namsangol Hanok Village.The concert was envisioned to introduce the traditional music of “gugak” to listeners, most of whom are foreigners residing in Korea.Renowned g
Nov. 21, 2013
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N.K. defector steps up to Seoul stage
Slim, poised and soft-spoken, Koh Young-hee has the posture of a dancer. The North Korean defector, who fled her country in June 2012, effortlessly shows her distinctive arm movements -- the movements she learned from her mother and her mother’s teacher, the legendary Choi Seung-hee (1911-1969).Koh, 55, is the daughter of North Korean choreographer Bae Geum-ee, who was one of the original members of North Korea’s first dance troupe, founded by Choi in the 1940s in Pyongyang. One of Bae’s many st
Nov. 21, 2013
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Rain to release new album in January
Popular hallyu star Rain will be making his long-awaited comeback with a special performance at the upcoming 2013 Mnet Asia Music Awards, as well as releasing a new album in January, according to officials at Cube DC. The Korean entertainer was officially released from mandatory military service in July, after serving nearly two years. Although he has been slowly making his return to the limelight, hosting various fan meetings and small concert performances overseas, Rain’s performance at MAMA i
Nov. 21, 2013
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2NE1 single sweeps charts
Girl group 2NE1’s newest single “Missing You” nabbed the top spot on major music charts including Melon, Bugs, Soribada, Olleh, Mnet, Genie, and more just hours after it was released at midnight on Nov. 21. “Missing You” is different from many of 2NE1’s previously released singles, being a slow-paced ballad without too many showy electronic sounds. The group also unveiled the music video to the single on YG’s official blog, which includes a scene showing CL in the nude. “CL’s nude scene in the m
Nov. 21, 2013
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Lady Gaga album hits No. 1, but sales weaker than past
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Lady Gaga entered the Billboard 200 album chart at number one Wednesday with her new release “Artpop,” though it sold less than its predecessor.The recording industry trade journal said fans bought 258,000 copies of “Artpop” in its first week, compared to “Born This Way” in 2011 which moved 1.1 million copies in the same time frame.Fifty-seven percent of those sales were digital downloads, said Billboard, which bases on its charts on Nielsen SoundScan data.Billboard noted tha
Nov. 21, 2013
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Opera Gallery presents tree-inspired works by Korean, French artists
Opera Gallery Seoul presents an exhibition by Korean and French artists currently in the spotlight for their portrayal of beautiful tree images. The gallery’s fourth exhibition of the year showcases pine tree sculptures by Lee Gil-rae and imaginative, colorful paintings by Jean Francois Larrieu under the title “Dream Blossom” from Thursday to Dec. 31. “It will invite viewers to the world of fantasy and imagination the two artists create with trees as the symbol of the origin of life,” said a gal
Nov. 20, 2013
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Germany to return some works to hoarder of Nazi-era art trove
BERLIN (AFP) ― German authorities said Tuesday that they would order the return of several paintings to a recluse accused of hoarding hundreds of priceless artworks stolen by the Nazis.The chief prosecutor in the southern city of Augsburg, who is investigating 80-year-old Cornelius Gurlitt on charges including tax evasion, acknowledged that some of the more than 1,400 works confiscated from his home in February 2012 clearly belonged to him.“It is of key importance that works taken in connection
Nov. 20, 2013
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Annual MAMA promises another star-studded night
Legendary music icon Stevie Wonder, internationally recognized music acts Ylvis of Norway and Icona Pop from Sweden, and Hollywood celebrity starlet Paris Hilton are all on the guest list for the upcoming fifth annual Mnet Asia Music Awards in Hong Kong on Friday.One of the most anticipated awards ceremonies in Asia, MAMA attracts some of the top names in the K-pop and Korean entertainment industry; however, officials at CJ E&M have stated that it is continuing its attempts to turn the awards ce
Nov. 20, 2013
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Elvis Presley’s intellectual property rights sold
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) ― The money-making enterprise called Elvis Presley has been sold.Authentic Brands Group said Tuesday it has bought Elvis Presley’s intellectual property from CORE Media Group and is partnering with the founder of another company to operate the Graceland tourist attraction.The purchase gives Authentic Brands control of Elvis Presley Enterprises, which manages the licensing and merchandising rights to Presley’s image, name and likeness, in addition to a massive collection o
Nov. 20, 2013
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Park Geun-hye: Plain or elegant?
Fashion would seem an unlikely topic for discussion in the male-dominated world of politics, but with more women entering politics and ascending to positions of power, it has become a frequently raised topic. For better or worse, the style of women leaders have been under constant scrutiny, making women leaders and their fashion inseparable.“Women leaders are getting more attention for their fashion because there isn’t a set of specific sartorial rules and guidelines as in menswear. For men, sui
Nov. 20, 2013
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When personal stories become art
When Israeli choreographer Idit Herman asked to share “something personal” for their joint piece, her nine dancers ― all members of the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company ― were very “shy” at first.“They are very, very much reserved,” Herman told The Korea Herald. “They really keep things inside. But they don’t just do that for nothing. They have a great depth and they are resilient.”Herman is premiering “Into Thin Air,” her collaborative project with the Korea National Contemporary Dance
Nov. 19, 2013
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HUFS to hold concert featuring ‘Arirang’ in 10 languages
A special concert featuring the Korean folk song “Arirang” in 10 different languages will be held in Seoul next month. Hosted by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, the folk song will be performed by the school’s student choir, HUFS Choir. The event was organized to celebrate the first anniversary of the song’s registration on the UNESCO Intangible World Cultural Heritage list.The choir is scheduled to sing “Arirang” in English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Ara
Nov. 19, 2013
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2NE1 to release new single, embark on world tour
The K-pop idols of 2NE1 will be embarking on the group’s second world tour next year, with the ladies kicking off in Seoul in March.After home performances, the group will head over to China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and more cities to be announced later.2NE1 completed the group’s first world tour titled “New Evolution World Tour 2012” last year, which took them around the globe including Taiwan, Singapore, and all across Japan, as well as the United States with pe
Nov. 19, 2013
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‘Spider-Man’ show to exit Broadway, takes on Vegas
NEW YORK (AP) ― Producers are turning the lights off forever on the Spider-Man musical on Broadway early next year, the final chapter in the story of most expensive theatrical show ever that shook off a troubled launch to become a hit and is now limping away to Las Vegas.Rick Miramontez, a spokesman for the show, said in a statement late Monday that “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” will end its run in January and will next appear in Vegas. “Further details will be announced in the weeks to come,”
Nov. 19, 2013
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Tired celebs show up in N.Y. for ‘24 Hour Plays’
NEW YORK (AP) ― The stars were out in force on Broadway ― and they were frantic.The coffee-fueled benefit performance of “The 24 Hour Plays” was held Monday at the American Airlines Theatre, an annual event in which two dozen actors ― this time including Jesse Tyler Ferguson, James McAvoy, Jason Biggs and Zachary Levi ― teamed up with six writers and six directors to write and rehearse a half-dozen plays over a single day. The six playwrights include David Lindsay-Abaire, Jonathan Marc Sherman,
Nov. 19, 2013