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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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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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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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Yoon's Prague visit sets stage for W24tr nuclear power plant deal
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Yellow Lounge to marry classical music with club scene
Classical music doesn’t always have to be enjoyed in a sedate concert hall. On Oct. 3, Oct. 31 and Nov. 12, Seoul nightclub Octagon will be filled with the sounds of string and wind instruments delivering classical tunes under flamboyant lighting, along with drinks, cheer and laughter. The 2013 Yellow Lounge Seoul, aimed at bringing more people to classical music by visiting the trendiest venues, will present The Philharmonics, composed of members of the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Sept. 23, 2013
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Busker Busker to usher in fall with new album
The trio of Busker Busker has squashed last year’s rumors of a possible breakup by announcing that they will be releasing the group’s much anticipated second studio album on Wednesday. The upcoming studio album will once again feature tracks written and composed by the bandmates themselves, according to representatives of Chungchun Music. The Korean alternative band with members Jang Beom-jun on vocals and guitar, Kim Hyung-tae on bass and Brad Moore on the drums first gained fame as participan
Sept. 23, 2013
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Men of ‘Parsifal’
Korean opera fans will be able to immerse themselves in the world of Richard Wagner on Oct. 1, 3 and 5 when the German composer’s four-and-a-half-hour opera “Parsifal” will be staged at Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater. “Parsifal” is regarded as the end of the dry spell for Wagnerian operas here, which have been absent from the stage since the 1970s. Since Wagner’s creations have been considered long, difficult and abstract by the majority of music fans, only arias or excerpts have been presented
Sept. 22, 2013
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French-Canadian troupe to open SIDance 2013
A performance by a French-Canadian troupe will open the 16th Seoul International Dance Festival (SIDance), the nation’s largest annual dance bash, which kicks off Oct. 7.One of the most reputable genre showcases here, the event is presented by the local section of the International Dance Council CID-UNESCO. A total of 51 dance companies from 16 countries will present 51 works including some collaborations.For the festival’s opening performance, French-Canadian company Cas Public will present “Va
Sept. 22, 2013
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Bono joins world leaders at Global Citizen Festival
U2 front man Bono and a long list of world leaders will attend next week’s Global Citizen Festival to help fight poverty. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, leaders from several countries and U.S. lawmakers will join Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Alicia Keys and John Mayer at the free concert Sept. 28 in New York’s Central Park. The concert coincides with the U.N. General Assembly, and fans earn free tickets for helping spread the word or volunteering to help end world poverty.Bono wi
Sept. 22, 2013
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Insane Deegie back for more
This is the seventh in a series on producers, MCs, DJs and artists working in the Korean underground hip-hop scene. ― Ed.When some people hear the name Insane Deegie, they think of the grandfather of the Korean diss battle: the young, angry first-generation hip-hop artist who filled his songs with curse words and was not afraid to go after anyone, even former President Lee Myung-bak. They might not think of the smooth sounds of jazz hip-hop, which is the concept Deegie has been using for his per
Sept. 22, 2013
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New modern art museum seeks to erase barriers with audience
The Seoul branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea is in the final stages of preparations for its opening in November. It will fulfill the long-held wish of the Korean art circle to have a signature modern art museum that represents Korean art in the heart of Seoul. Located in a popular tourist area next to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the museum is adding the final touches before the official opening on Nov. 12 ― bringing in furniture, hiring staff, opening bidding for museu
Sept. 17, 2013
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Russian diva to open third Met season in a row
NEW YORK (AP) ― Already one of the most famous singers in the world, Anna Netrebko is about to claim a new title at the Metropolitan Opera: The prima donna is becoming a “three-ma” donna.When the Russian diva launches the Met season on Sept. 23 in Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin,” it will mark her third consecutive opening night ― a milestone no soprano has ever reached before in leading roles.The streak began in 2011 in Donizetti’s tragic “Anna Bolena” and continued last year with a comedy by the
Sept. 17, 2013
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N.Y. woman pleads guilty to hawking fake paintings
NEW YORK (AFP) ― An art dealer acknowledged Monday in New York that for nearly 15 years she sold counterfeit paintings to two of the city’s top galleries, which earned more than $80 million for them.Glafira Rosales, 57, pleaded guilty before a federal judge in a court saga that has played out for nearly two years.Between 1994 and 2009, Rosales sold 63 previously unknown works that she claimed were by such artists as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Robert Motherwell, Franz Kline, Willem de Kooning,
Sept. 17, 2013
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K-pop lovers to flock to Gyeongju for Hallyu Dream Festival
The fourth annual 2013 Hallyu Dream Festival held in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is set to launch its K-pop-filled events on Oct. 5 and 6. This year’s Hallyu Dream Festival will include the K-pop Cover Dance Festival and the final Hallyu Dream Concert, as well as cultural awareness events. The lineup for the upcoming Hallyu Dream Concert, which will be held on the second day of the festival, includes big-name K-pop acts such as TVXQ, 4minute. Sistar, Crayon Pop, 2AM, KARA, T-ara, Ailee,
Sept. 17, 2013
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Sound of The Clash saved for a new generation
PARIS (AFP) ― They’ve never reformed, despite lucrative offers to do so, and the surviving band members swear they never will now that front man Joe Strummer is no longer around.Which just might be why, 37 years after they played their first riffs, The Clash are still adored by a global army of fans as one of the greatest bands in the history of rock.In Paris this week to promote a new box set that involved guitarist Mick Jones salvaging the original master tapes for their five seminal albums, t
Sept. 16, 2013
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Winning the lead role of ‘Miss Saigon’
Chatty and bubbly in person, emerging New York-based musical singer Shin Hae-ji (Shawna Haeji Shin) reminds one of Glinda, the popular blond witch in “Wicked.”Yet the 27-year-old is playing a character that’s quite the opposite of Glinda in the U.S. next month. She is making her debut as Kim, the tragic heroine of the popular musical “Miss Saigon,” scheduled to premiere at the Paramount Theatre in Chicago on Oct. 30. After just starring in three shows ― “Rent a White Guy,” “Talent 101” and “King
Sept. 16, 2013
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Sculptures replace holiday sunseekers on Busan beach
BUSAN ― Sculptures dot the empty beach of Songdo in Busan for the biennial Sea Art Festival, filling the deserted area left by beachgoers who crowded the popular beach on the southern coast just a month ago. Now, a walk along the beach has become a cultural experience with the presence of 34 sculptures by international artists from 11 countries such as Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, Taiwan and India.“The Sea Art Festival is an art event taking place by the sea. It is a rare event that brings out
Sept. 15, 2013
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‘Contemporary dance liberates’
Choreographer Ahn Ae-soon started ballet lessons when she was in elementary school, but her first dance performance as a young child almost traumatized her.“I had worked so hard, really hard,” Ahn, who was recently appointed to head Korea National Contemporary Dance Company, told The Korea Herald. “But then when I was on stage, I forgot everything that I had prepared. I could not perform at all. I was mortified. So I stopped going to lessons the next day.”Korea’s dance scene is fortunate that Ah
Sept. 15, 2013
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Arts school works to give students a fighting chance
This is the sixth in a series on producers, MCs, DJs and artists working in the Korean underground hip-hop scene. ― Ed.Most entertainers, musicians and actors will agree that an academic degree is not always necessary for a career in entertainment. But nowadays, just like most of the working world, it’s harder to get jobs based on talent alone. Young job seekers need a set of skills and techniques along with talent.That is what Korea Conservatory, an arts school based in Apgujeong-dong, is hopin
Sept. 15, 2013
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New album of Beatles rarities set for release
LONDON (AFP) ― A box set of previously unreleased recordings and studio chat by The Beatles including early hits and cover versions is to be released later this year, their record company said Friday.The tracks from radio broadcasts at the British Broadcasting Corporation in 1963 and 1964 include 37 performances which have never been issued before now and 23 tracks of conversations featuring the Fab Four.The album, “On Air ― Live At The BBC Volume 2,” is a follow-up to a similar box set released
Sept. 15, 2013
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Can Rottini become Korea’s Il Divo?
Korea’s music market already has a wealth of “popera” singers, but Ensemble Rottini are aiming to take the genre to the next level.In the past several years, men with charms and sweet voices have been drawing not only classical music lovers but also pop fans seeking something different. Rottini, which released its first mini album “Vita Mia” on Sept. 10 is the latest product from Credia, an influential classical music artists’ agency, who joined the growing throng of hopefuls looking to become t
Sept. 15, 2013
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Eyelike: ‘Coup D’etat’ no revolution
‘Coup D’etat’ no revolutionG-Dragon “Coup D’etat”(KT Music)G-Dragon’s second studio album “Coup D’etat” is chock-full of colorful songs and features big-name artists, but are the songs really “revolutionary?”Title track “Coup D-etat,” is actually one of the weakest songs on the album. Featuring Diplo and Baauer, the same beat and melody plays throughout the whole song, making it repetitious and boring. “Niliria,” featuring Missy Elliot, has a unique sound consisting of an interesting mix of trad
Sept. 13, 2013
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Stevie Nicks, Lady Antebellum team on ‘Crossroads’
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) ― Lady Antebellum may be on hiatus, but fans are still getting a chance to see something new from the Nashville trio.Lady A will join Stevie Nicks on Friday night’s episode of “CMT Crossroads,” the show that matches country stars with partners from different musical genres.“Performing with Stevie Nicks is by far the coolest thing we have ever done in our career,” Lady A’s Charles Kelley said. “I mean, it really was. We are actually going to have a little viewing party a
Sept. 13, 2013
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Creativity in nature and life
The Korea Herald is publishing an interview series on some of the world’s most creative minds who have been invited to Korea to share their design philosophies and vision during the Herald Design Week 2013, Oct. 7-11. ― Ed. It is not always easy to create. It is even more difficult to be creative in that process. Maggie Macnab, who teaches design theory at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Institute of American Indian Arts, University of New Mexico and Santa Fe Community College, has been c
Sept. 12, 2013