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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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[Ask a Korean Lawyer] Vehicle accidents and compensation
The prevalence of motor vehicles in Korea brings the possibility of tremendous injury, and as in other places, this leads to disputes about compensation ― whether there is a duty to pay and how much. It may seem a bit cynical, but the law can’t bring back the dead or magically heal a broken leg. It can only attempt to value those things and compensate for them. There are two parties from whom an injured party can claim compensation. The driver may have liability under the criminal law, in which
Expat LivingAug. 6, 2014
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Jun Ji-hyun richest female celeb in property assets
Jun Ji-hyun, the star of the mega-hit TV series "My Love from the Star," ranks No. 1 on the value of real estate holdings among female celebrities in South Korea, market research showed Wednesday. The combined value of buildings owned by Jun in southern Seoul was estimated to be worth 13.15 billion won ($12.72 million) as of end-July, according to Chaebul.com, a website that tracks the wealth of the rich. The appraisal, used in setting tax rates, is based on construction costs and the property'
Aug. 6, 2014
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Miss A Jia’s fashion editorial
A fashion editorial in bnt featuring miss A member Jia was released today. The K-pop idol sported a sexy, bohemian image, wearing a black bra top and short pants. She also tried on some funky clothes while posing in front of a retro-patterned background. Jia revealed that she was very close to K-pop idol HyunA and that she wanted to appear in the famous variety shows “Running Man” and “We Got Married.” By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: bnt)
Aug. 6, 2014
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Jun Ji-hyun richest female celeb in property assets
Jun Ji-hyun, the star of the mega-hit TV series “My Love from the Star,” ranks No. 1 on the value of real estate holdings among female celebrities in South Korea, market research showed Wednesday. The combined value of buildings owned by Jun in southern Seoul was estimated to be worth 13.15 billion won ($12.72 million) as of end-July, according to Chaebul.com, a website that tracks the wealth of the rich. Jun Ji-hyun accepts an award from the Korea Tourism Organization during a cermony held in
FilmAug. 6, 2014
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Lee Hyori sexually harassed in New York
Singer Lee Hyori appears on SBS talk show "Magic Eye." (SBS)K-pop star Lee Hyori was sexually harassed in New York, the singer alleged in SBS talk show “Magic Eye” that aired Tuesday. Lee said she was bending over to try on a pair of shoes at a shoe store in New York when a stranger approached from behind and grabbed her buttocks. “I freaked out and looked back right away, only to see the foreign man walk away across the street of Soho. … I chased after him but was at loss because of the languag
Aug. 6, 2014
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[Newsmaker] Yi Sun-sin sensation takes hold in cinemas
Period action flick “Roaring Currents” has set one box-office record after another since its opening last Wednesday. Previous period flicks have enjoyed notable successes, including “The King and the Clown” in 2005 and “Masquerade” in 2012. But none became box-office hits as quickly and sensationally as “Roaring Currents.” The film premiered on July 30, with the biggest-ever opening-day viewership in Korean film history (682,778 viewers). It topped the 6 million mark in just seven days on Tuesda
FilmAug. 5, 2014
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Gwangju offers tour to Wando
The Gwangju International Center is running an overnight trip to Wando on the south coast on Aug. 30-31.The trip will stop first at the small island of Cheonghaejin to take in the views and look around a museum about Silla naval commander Jangbobo, who was garrisoned on the island.The next stop will be Wando seafood market, followed by a lunch of raw fish and spicy seafood stew.In the afternoon, the tour will move by bus to Myeongsasimni Beach on Sinjido Island, where participants will check in
Expat LivingAug. 5, 2014
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RASKB hosts Icheon pottery-making tour
The Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch is hosting a kiln tour to the Icheon area on Aug. 9 to introduce participants to the art of traditional Korean pottery making. Two of the key ingredients in porcelain were kaolin and firewood, making the Gwangju area of Gyeonggi Province ― a region rich with kaolin ― a prime spot for pottery making. The first stop of the tour will be at a rare traditional wood-fired kiln operated by Ji Soo-ku, who has taken on the craft of his late father, master potter Ji
Expat LivingAug. 5, 2014
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Harvard, Ewha students show snippets of Korea in documentaries
Six short weeks after the 2014 cohort of the Ewha-Harvard Summer School program set foot on the campus of Ewha Womans University, the students wrapped up documenting snippets of Korean society on camera.Hours of hard work culminated in a documentary film festival Friday, where the students’ documentaries highlighting their perspectives on key issues in modern Korea were screened and applauded. The summer course, titled “Cinema Korea: Documenting Korean Society through Film,” did not only help st
Expat LivingAug. 5, 2014
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Seoul business centers offer consulting on tax, law
The Gangnam and Yeouido Global Business Centers will be offering free one-on-one consulting sessions this month focusing on a number of business-related issues. On Aug. 7 and 21, the Yeouido center will offer counseling on tax issues and incorporation procedures, respectively. All consultations will be held from 2-5 p.m. in 40-minute time slots, per client. Inquiries and reservations may be made by calling (02) 6137-9831 or emailing yeouidosmbiz@gmail.com. Charges for follow-up consultations app
Expat LivingAug. 5, 2014
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Chasing the K-pop dream
“Time to get up girls!” The call comes at 6 a.m. as it does every morning, pulling Ray from her bunk bed at the start of another 16-hour day in search of stardom.Ray and the five other young women sharing a small Seoul apartment make up the K-pop band Billion ― which at times can feel like the number of miles they are from achieving their goal.K-pop glamour has conquered much of Asia and beyond, but for every headlining boy and girl band, there are many more like Billion struggling for a break o
PerformanceAug. 5, 2014
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Forum draws 16 cultural bigwigs
The Corea Image Communication Institute will host its annual Culture Communication Forum this summer, inviting 16 cultural leaders to participate.The institute holds the forum, in its fifth edition this year, to boost the understanding and knowledge of the nation’s culture and image worldwide.The delegates, representing 15 G20 foreign countries along with the host, are from France, Russia, Canada, the U.S., Germany, Korea, Australia, the U.K., India, Indonesia, China, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Japa
CultureAug. 5, 2014
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Pope’s Mass to draw 1 million
The highlight of Pope Francis’ much-anticipated visit to Korea next week is arguably the beatification Mass to be held on Aug. 16 in streets of Gwanghwamun Square. As many as 1 million people are expected to gather in the area to see the head of the Roman Catholic Church beatify 124 Korean martyrs, although the likelihood of a close encounter is very slim. Officials at the Korean Catholic Church unveiled Tuesday more details about the ceremony, while asking for understanding and cooperation of c
CultureAug. 5, 2014
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Rock band Buzz to return after 8 years
Veteran rock-ballad band Buzz will add itself to the string of regrouped veteran music groups, such as g.o.d. and Fly to the Sky, who have recently made major comebacks, with the release of a new single this week.Buzz, whose original members have united for the first time in eight years, on Monday revealed a teaser music video heralding their return, slated for Friday.The video shows comic clips of various people who all end up singing a classic Buzz single at a “noraebang,” or karaoke room. Bu
Aug. 5, 2014
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Palmer to be Broadway’s first black Cinderella
NEW YORK (AP) ― Like many girls, actress and singer Keke Palmer grew up dreaming of meeting a prince who would whisk her away to a life of love and happiness. In her case, it’s going to happen ― eight shows a week on Broadway. Palmer said she’ll be stepping into the title role in “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” starting Sept. 9 at the Broadway Theatre. She will become the first African-American to play the part on the Great White Way. “It’s honestly one of those things that I can’t believe
PerformanceAug. 5, 2014
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Crayon Pop to release first full album next month
The quirky and bubbly girl group Crayon Pop, one K-pop’s most unexpected success stories, is finally getting ready, jumping into preparations for the group’s first full album release. The ladies’ yet-to-be-titled first full-length studio album is dropping more than two years after the group made its debut. It is expected to be unveiled to the public sometime next month, according to an announcement made by Chrome Entertainment on Tuesday. Crayon Pop. (Chrome Entertainment)“Our goal is to make a
Aug. 5, 2014
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Girls’ Generation rewrites history of Oricon chart
K-pop idol group Girls’ Generation has rewrote K-pop history in Japan, topping the Japanese weekly album chart for the second consecutive week after its album release for the third time. The group’s first compilation album “The Best,” released on July 23 in Japan, climbed to the top of Japan’s Oricon charts and maintained the No.1 slot on the weekly and daily album charts for 14 and 12 days, respectively. (SM Entertainment)It marks the third time for the band to rank at the top following its fi
Aug. 5, 2014
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Apink to debut in Japan
South Korean girl group Apink will debut in the Japanese market in October with their 2013 hit single "NoNoNo," the group's management agency said Tuesday.Universal Music will release Apink's Japanese-language version of the song on Oct. 22, A-Cube Entertainment said.Prior to the release, the six-member group held an event in Tokyo on Monday to showcase the song for music industry figures, journalists and some 2,000 randomly chosen fans, it added.The Korean-language version, released in July, is
Aug. 5, 2014
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‘It’s Okay, That’s Love’ tops K-dramas on Tudou, Youku
Actor Jo In-sung and D.O. of EXO appear on SBS rom-com "IT's Okay, That's Love." (SBS)SBS’s rom-com series “It’s Okay, That’s Love” is the most popular Korean drama on Chinese video portals Todou and Youku, the broadcaster said Tuesday. Starring Gong and actor Jo In-sung, “It’s Okay, That’s Love” portrays the love story between a crime novelist and a cold, chic psychiatrist. The Korean drama has been aired simultaneously in Korea and China since July 23.As of 3 p.m. on July 24, the drama had abo
Aug. 5, 2014
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EXO-L website crashed due to heavy traffic
The website of K-pop idol band EXO’s official fan club EXO-L crashed on Tuesday shortly after its launch due to the surge in the number of fans, proving EXO’s ever-growing popularity. EXO’s label SM Entertainment opened the website (https://exo-l.smtown.com/) and mobile application at noon on Tuesday to recruit members for EXO’s first-ever official fan club EXO-L. But EXO-L’s website as well as EXO’s shut down as of 1:00 pm that day because of heavy traffic. Those seeking to gain membership to
Aug. 5, 2014