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S. Korean painter Lee U-fan reconfirms authenticity of paintings suspected of being fake
Renowned South Korean artist Lee U-fan confirmed Thursday once again that he did paint all 13 paintings that are suspected of being forgeries.In a press briefing in central Seoul, the artist said the paintings in question were his work beyond a doubt."I checked them with my own eyes and they are certainly all mine judging from their breath, rhythm and colors," the artist said.He continued: "Breath and rhythm are like fingerprints, which no one can copy. A third person, however talented the perso
Social Affairs June 30, 2016
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JYJ's Park summoned over alleged sexual assault, apologizes to public
Park Yu-chun, the troubled member of popular K-pop boy band JYJ, appeared before police Thursday to face questioning over his sexual assault allegations which have been rocking the local entertainment scene. The 30-year-old singer-actor appeared at the Gangnam Police Station in southern Seoul about three weeks after he was first sued over allegedly raping a woman working at a local bar."First of all, I am very sorry for causing many people concern," he told reporters before entering the office,
Social Affairs June 30, 2016
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Samsung denies rumors over its chief's death
Samsung Group denied rumors circulated Thursday that its chairman Lee Kun-hee, who has been hospitalized for over two years, has died.Earlier in the day, rumors that the 74-year-old has died and that the news will be made public at 3 p.m. were circulated around the local stock market and social media.Samsung Electronics Co., the flagship of South Korea's largest family-run conglomerate, said the rumors are "groundless," shortly after the Korea Exchange (KRX) demanded an explanation over the spec
Social Affairs June 30, 2016
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Cram school tutor gets jail term for leaking SAT questions
The head of a private education institution has received a jail term for leaking questions from a U.S. college admissions test and teaching students with the material, court records showed Thursday.The Seoul Central District Court sentenced the defendant, identified only by her surname Kim, to a year in prison, suspended for two years, for obtaining questions of earlier Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs) from her acquaintances and students, and using them in classes in 2011. Previous tests are not
Social Affairs June 30, 2016
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집 앞 초대형 ‘UFO 구름’ 알고 봤더니...
이탈리아의 한 마을에 초대형 ‘미확인미행물체’(UFO)가 나타났다. 얼핏 보면 마치 외계인이 침공한 것처럼 보인다. (사진=세계기상기구)최근 세계기상기구(World Meteorological Organization)는 공식 페이스북을 통해 이탈리아 시칠리아 섬의 에트나(Etna) 산 정상에서 흡사 UFO를 연상시키는 신기한 구름 사진들을 소개했다. 이탈리아 매체들은 앞다투어 ‘외계인의 침공’ 등과 같은 익살스러운 제목으로 신비한 구름에 대해 보도했다. 산 정상을 완전히 뒤덮고 있는 사진 속 구름의 정식 명칭은 ‘층적운’으로, 상승하는 기류가 산맥에 부딪쳐 상승 기류가 만들어질 때 형성된다. 층적운은 대개 높은 산맥에서 형성되며 히말라야나 안데스, 로키 산맥에서 자주 나타나는 것으로 알려졌다. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
한국어판 June 26, 2016
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포르노 스타, 30년 만의 컴백 ‘화제’
세계적인 포르노 스타로 한 때 이름을 날렸던 치치올리나(64)가 컴백을 선언했다. 최근 이탈리아 잡지 바니티 페어는 ‘포르노 퀸의 귀환’을 알리면서 이 같이 보도했다. (사진=Ilona Staller Cicciolina 페이스북)치치올리나는 인터뷰에서 “영화 제작을 위해 프로듀서를 모집 중”이라며 “팬들에게 최고의 선물이 될 것”이라고 밝혀 그녀의 컴백에 대한 기대감을 높였다. 치치올리나는 1951년생으로 올해 만 64세이다. 하지만 여전히 젊고 아름다운 외모를 자랑해 많은 팬들을 깜짝 놀라게 했다. 한편, 그녀는 약 30년 전 20편 이상의 포르노에 출연하며 스타덤에 오른 바 있다. 현재 치치올리나의 촬영 계획은 구체적으로 알려지지 않았다. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
한국어판 June 26, 2016
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Protesters hold massive anti-gov't rally
A South Korean umbrella labor union and progressive civic groups held a massive rally Saturday to protest the government's policy on labor reform, police said.About 15,000 members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions gathered at Seoul Plaza in central Seoul to protest the government's push for labor reform, according to police. An association of farmers also held a rally at a separate place to call for a parliamentary hearing on the alleged violent crackdown by police on last year's rally
Social Affairs June 25, 2016
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Korea vows to take actions to ease Brexit fallout
South Korea on Saturday said it will keep close tabs on the impact of the Brexit on the local market and take actions swiftly and firmly to minimize its fallout if needed."For now, the uncertainties (on Britain's exit from the European Union) are big, and we cannot predict the consequences,"the government said.On Saturday, officials from the finance and industry ministries, as well as the central bank, held a gathering to check the repercussions of Britain's vote to leave the EU.Hit by the Brexi
June 25, 2016
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Brexit divorce 'not amicable' but must be quick: Juncker
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said Britain's planned departure from the European Union was "not an amicable divorce" but called for it to be quick."I do not understand why the British government needs until October to decide whether to send the divorce letter to Brussels," he told German public broadcaster ARD late Friday."I'd like it immediately."He admitted that the EU had hoped Britain would stay but that now it was key to make the separation process as speedy and painless
World Business June 25, 2016
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China-backed AIIB approves first 4 loans worth $509 million
The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved its first four loans worth US$509 million as the bank holds its first annual meeting. Three of the four loans were co-financed with other multilateral lenders such as the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. The loans will be funded for infrastructure projects in Pakistan, Indonesia, Tajikistan and Bangladesh, the bank said in a statement. The AIIB "looks to take its place as one of the leading multilateral financial
World Business June 25, 2016
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European leaders to discuss EU future after Brexit shock
Founding EU members are to hold a crisis meeting Saturday on the future of the bloc after Britain's seismic vote to leave the union and the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron.As the "Brexit" vote sent global financial markets into freefall, Moody's cut Britain's credit rating outlook to "negative", saying the vote to pull out of the European Union could hurt its economic prospects.After the shock result German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande led calls
World News June 25, 2016
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Seoul shares to face increased volatility next week after Brexit
South Korean shares will face increased fluctuation next week as foreign investors are expected to reduce part of their risky assets following Britain's decision to exit the European Union (EU), analysts said Saturday. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed at 1,925.25 on Friday, down 3.09 percent, or the biggest daily loss in more than four years following the unexpected outcome of Britain's vote to leave the world's single largest economic bloc.Analysts said the country
June 25, 2016
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Market fluctuations over Brexit to run long: analysts
The South Korean stock market is expected to face fluctuations for the time being due to Britain's decision to leave the European Union, analysts said Saturday.Hit by the Brexit rout, the country's benchmark stock index dived 3.1 percent to close at 1,925.24 points on Friday, the biggest daily loss in over four years."It will take some time for the market to stabilize, and investors should seek to manage their risks," said Lee Kyung-min, an analyst at Daishin Securities Co. "For now, it is hard
June 25, 2016
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N. Korea's nuclear envoy returns home after 6-day visit to Beijing
A North Korean nuclear envoy returned home on Saturday after a six-day visit to Beijing where she declared that the North has no intention of returning to the negotiating table on its nuclear weapons program. Choe Son-hui, deputy director for North American affairs at North Korea's foreign ministry and the North's deputy chief nuclear envoy, was seen arriving at the Beijing airport earlier in the day. Choe made no comments upon her arrival at the airport and entered the departure gate for diplom
North Korea June 25, 2016
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PM says Pyongyang's dialogue offer 'deceiving'
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Saturday condemned North Korea's latest test of mid-range missiles, saying that the North's provocation proves its offer to hold inter-Korean dialogue is a fraudulent act."Although years have passed since the cease of gunfire, our security remains unstable as a divided country," Hwang said during a speech to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1950-53 Korean War. Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn gives a speech to commemorate the 66th anniversary o
Politics June 25, 2016
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