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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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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
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Yoon's Prague visit sets stage for W24tr nuclear power plant deal
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New video coming for Bob Dylan’s ‘Rolling Stone’
NEW YORK (AP) ― Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” is getting its first official music video, nearly 50 years after the song was released.The interactive video will premiere on Dylan’s website Tuesday and marks the release of the new 47-disc box set, “The Complete Album Collection Volume 1.”“Like a Rolling Stone” came out in 1965 and remains one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter’s most influential songs.The video will allow viewers to switch between 16 different story lines tha
Nov. 19, 2013
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Seoul Philharmonic opens 2014 ticket sales
Tickets for the highly anticipated 2014 season of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra are due to go on sale Tuesday morning, offering SPO fans an advance peek of 28 concerts that will be held next year.Packaged according to different themes, the programs range from grand orchestral to smaller works and contemporary pieces. Packages offering discounts are available through Jan. 8. A package for R-seat tickets for 17 concerts is priced at 1.55 million won ($1,460). A 30 percent discount is provided f
Nov. 18, 2013
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Recluse defiantly stakes claim to Nazi-era art hoard
BERLIN (AFP) ― Cornelius Gurlitt, a German recluse who hid hundreds of paintings believed looted by the Nazis in his Munich flat, says he will not give up the works without a fight, quashing hopes for a quick settlement.Describing the priceless works as the love of his life, Gurlitt, 80, told Der Spiegel news weekly in an interview that his father, a powerful Nazi-era art dealer, had acquired the paintings legally and that he as his heir is their rightful owner. “I will not give anything back vo
Nov. 18, 2013
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Trial to decide fate of Warhol portrait of Fawcett
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Andy Warhol’s artwork has always grabbed attention and sparked discussion, but one of his portraits of Farrah Fawcett is about to receive scrutiny of a different kind in a Los Angeles courtroom.The case centers on a relatively simple question: does one of Warhol’s depictions of Fawcett belong to her longtime lover, Ryan O’Neal, or should it join its twin at her alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin? To decide the case, jurors will hear testimony and see evidence focuse
Nov. 18, 2013
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Colombia restores Botero works in artist’s hometown
MEDELLIN, Colombia (AFP) ― More than two dozen sculptures by Fernando Botero are being restored in the Colombian city of Medellin, the renowned artist’s hometown.Situated in parks or along streets, the 27 works of amply proportioned people and animals are showing signs of weather damage and vandalism.Chewing gum, graffiti, dents and scratches mar the lustrous patinas of the Colombian master’s giant bronzes.But Maria Adelaida Bohorquez, a restorer at the Museo de Antioquia, the institution that o
Nov. 17, 2013
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Rapper searches for the perfect sound
This is the 15th in a series on producers, MCs, DJs and artists working in the Korean underground hip-hop scene. ― Ed.Thomson Gazelle found hip-hop in junior high when he discovered American rapper Eminem and then old school hip-hop. But from a young age, he’s been all about freestyle.“I love freestyle. I’m really confident in my freestyle,” the 29-year-old rapper said. He got his start in freestyle and often competed in contests and rap battles, making it to the top eight in the Mnet Miller Rap
Nov. 17, 2013
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The dichotomy of violinist Chung Kyung-wha
Scooping up her dogs into her arms, Chung Kyung-wha coos “Mi amore, oohhh, mi amore.” Clara and Johannes ― named after Clara Schuman and Johannes Brahms ― respond in kind, lovingly gazing into Chung’s eyes, nuzzling against her neck.In her sun-filled living room in Seoul, the world-acclaimed violinist is a doting mother of two dogs, delighting even at the sound of Johannes eating a piece of thin wafer. “Do you hear that? The sound is so beautiful,” she exclaims, unable to resist giving him anoth
Nov. 15, 2013
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Chung calls for world-class cultural venue in Korea
Performing in China more than a decade ago, violinist Chung Kyung-wha had predicted that there would be phenomenal change in the country in 10 years. It has been 12 years now and the Chinese have expanded into every field of Western culture, Chung notes. “This trip was an eye opener. It was very impressive how they are systematically planting, building cultural centers everywhere,” Chung notes of the China leg of her Asia tour.“My performance venues had fantastic acoustics which means they have
Nov. 15, 2013
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Calendar
Theater“Danton’s Death”: Seoul Arts Center is presenting “Danton’s Death,” the first play written by German dramatist Georg Buchner (1813-1837), set during the French Revolution. The play presents the last few days of the French revolutionary leader, Danton. Korean artist Lee Ja-ram, who is known for her pansori works, will make her theater acting debut as a street performer. The show is directed by Romanian theater director and teacher Gabor Tompa. “Danton’s Death” runs from Nov. 3 to 17 at Seo
Nov. 15, 2013
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Eyelike: Lee Juck shines on ‘Meaning of Silence’
Lee Juck shines on ‘Meaning of Silence’Lee Juck “The Meaning of Silence” (LOEN Entertainment)Lee Juck has once against demonstrated his prowess as a skillful singer-songwriter on “The Meaning of Silence” at a time when the majority of Billboard chart tracks are made by a small handful of composers. The 10-track album starts out with “Lies Lies Lies,” a simple song about a man in grief over being left by a lover. Lee’s voice is heavy and accompanied with a melancholy piano melody. “Sarangi Mwogil
Nov. 15, 2013
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SHINee snags ‘Artist of the Year’ at MelOn Music Awards
The 2013 MelOn Music Awards on Thursday recognized the biggest acts in Korean music including SHINee, Busker Busker and EXO, who walked away with “Artist of the Year,” “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year,” respectively. The MelOn Music Awards are among the biggest in the country and hand out prizes based on digital sales and online votes. SHINee’s award marked the first time they were crowned artist of the year at the annual awards ceremony, beating out rival boy band Beast, who had taken
Nov. 15, 2013
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Grammys organizers announce TV tribute to Beatles
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Grammys organizers announced Thursday plans for a tribute show to the Beatles on the 50th anniversary of their iconic Ed Sullivan show appearance, with today’s top stars performing Fab Four hits. The Recording Academy, which organizes music’s equivalent of the Oscars, will bring together artists in Los Angeles the day after the 2014 Grammys show in January. “The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute To The Beatles,” will air two weeks later, on Feb. 9, exactly 50 years
Nov. 15, 2013
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[Photo News] Ailee returns to the stage
South Korean singer Ailee on Thursday made her first stage appearance since the nude photo incident at the 2013 Melon Music Awards.The 24-year-old singer put on a dazzling performance with singer Shin Seung-hoon and hip-hop group Baechigi after being named one of the top 10 artists at the ceremony.The fans chanted Ailee’s name after the performance and the singer shed tears onstage.A U.S.-based Korean pop news site uploaded what appeared to be her nude photos on Nov. 10, touching off a storm of
Nov. 15, 2013
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‘DNA of modern media artists comes from Nam June Paik’
Nam June Paik was an artist ahead of his time and his influence on today’s media artists is greater than when he was alive in the 80s and 90s, according to Doug Aitken, winner of the 2012 Nam June Paik Art Center Prize. “Paik was incredibly ahead of his time ... his works were about mixing up the media and this has been the DNA of today’s media artists,” said Aitken at the press opening of his exhibition at Nam June Paik Art Center in Korea last week. Aitken was awarded the NJP Art Center Prize
Nov. 14, 2013
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Andy Warhol painting fetches record $105m at U.S. auction
NEW YORK (AP) ― A prized 1963 Andy Warhol painting that captures the immediate aftermath of a car crash sold for $105 million Wednesday at a New York City auction, shattering the record for the famed pop artist amid a spending frenzy at the high end of the art world.The 3.96-meter painting titled “Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)” depicts a twisted body sprawled across a car’s mangled interior. It has only been seen once in public in the past 26 years. The buyer wasn’t immediately identified.T
Nov. 14, 2013
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Singer-songwriter Lee Juck returns with ‘The Meaning of Solitude’
Nearly three years after the release of his last album, popular ballad singer-songwriter Lee Juck has returned to the music scene with the release of his fifth studio album, “The Meaning of Solitude.” The entire 10-track album was written and composed by the artist and features the sweet and soulful melodies that fans have come to expect from the singer; however, this time around, Lee has also decided to delve into new waters by taking on a number of hip-hop and even club-style tracks in keeping
Nov. 14, 2013
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‘Infinite Challenge’ stops sales of song over plagiarism claims
MBC has stopped sales of “I Got C,” a song featured on the entertainment show “Infinite Challenge” that is in hot water over plagiarism claims.The broadcaster said it reached the decision to stop all sales of the song with Amoeba Culture Entertainment, which represents the hip-hop producer Primary, until the issue is settled. It said it would stop selling the CDs, which feature other songs made for the show, after Nov. 15 in a banner message on its website. The decision was made as the controver
Nov. 14, 2013
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U.S. ballerina accuses Bolshoi of ‘cash for solos’ scam
MOSCOW (AFP) ― Russia’s legendary Bolshoi ballet was embroiled in a new scandal Wednesday after an American ballerina accused the theatre of demanding $10,000 to allow her to dance solos.Texan Joy Womack, 19, a young dancer hired last year after graduating from Bolshoi’s dancing school, said in an interview with the Izvestia daily that she dreamt of solo roles only to be told she would have to pay a bribe in order to perform.“I found out that I have to pay $10,000 for variations, to perform in o
Nov. 14, 2013
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Korea National Ballet’s ‘Carmen’ gets Chinese premiere
BEIJING ― Just a year after the National Ballet of China had the Korean premiere of its staple repertoire “Raise the Red Lantern,” its Korean counterpart ― the Korea National Ballet ― premiered its rendition of French choreographer Roland Petit’s (1924-2011) “Carmen” and “The Woman of Arles” in China on Tuesday. The performance took place as part of China’s on-going, inaugural International Ballet Season, hosted by the National Ballet of China in Beijing. The ballet bash features dances by 12 co
Nov. 13, 2013
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Ticket sales start for Kissin’s 2014 concert
On April 8, 2006 at Seoul Arts Center, the classical music hall was alive with rapturous applause. More than 30 curtain calls were made, with the audience roaring as if they were cheering a rock star. It was the first Seoul recital by child prodigy-turned-mega pianist Evgeny Kissin. The then 34-year-old Russian responded by turning up for each curtain call and giving more than 10 encore performances, extending the concert’s finishing time to near midnight. The fervor was repeated in 2009, when 2
Nov. 13, 2013