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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Yoon seeks rebound, taps 5-term lawmaker as chief of staff
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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Medical standoff deepens as doctors reject new med school plan, talks
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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[Herald Interview] Why Toss invited hackers to penetrate its system
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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N. Korea sends economic delegation to Iran amid suspected military cooperation
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S. Korean envoys convene to navigate strategy amid Middle East tensions
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A whole new palace experience
Nestled in the middle of ultramodern skyscrapers, Seoul’s royal palaces are a perfect refuge from the stress of city life. Shrouded in history, the five grand palaces of Korea’s last ruling dynasty of Joseon (1392-1910) seem almost unnaturally hushed, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The ambience of peace and tranquility is not all one can experience at the historic sites. A variety of cultural programs take place there, aimed at taking visitors a step back in time to when people liv
CultureMay 28, 2014
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[Herald Review] Thriller ‘A Hard Day’ chronicles crime with poignant humor
What does a typical hard day look like? If this question were asked of Ko Gun-su, the corrupt detective played by Lee Sun-kyun in the upcoming local film “A Hard Day,” he would probably rattle off a litany of perplexing incidents.He receives a divorce notice from his wife. His mother passes away. He and his coworkers are investigated by police inspectors over alleged embezzlement. He drives recklessly and causes a hit-and-run accident, killing a man. He tries to conceal the accident by hiding th
May 28, 2014
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Korean gallerist establishes art foundation
Gana Art Center’s chairman Lee Ho-jae has established an art foundation that will support artists and art projects, preserve art materials and set up a new museum. Lee has contributed some 200 pieces from his extensive collection of Korean art to the Gana Foundation for Arts and Culture.He runs the Gana Art Center, Seoul Auction and artist residency programs in Korea and Paris. “The foundation will support exhibitions and artists that might not otherwise be recognized. It will also provide Lee’s
PerformanceMay 28, 2014
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MBLAQ’s Mir daunted by actress Hwang Shin-hye’s charisma
Mir of MBLAQ was intimidated by actress Hwang Shin-hye’s charisma at first sight and could not get out of bed the next day, the boy band member said on Wednesday. From Left: Hong Ji-min, Hwang Shin-hye, Lady Jane and Mir. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)“(Hwang) was the most candid person that I have ever met,” he said in a press conference for the fourth season of the StoryOn makeover show “Let Mi-in.” Mir described his first impressions of the actress by saying she was “so chic that (she) made
May 28, 2014
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Bon Jovi guitarist hopes new song helps addicts
TOMS RIVER, New Jersey (AP) ― Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora drew on his own past in debuting a song at a New Jersey forum on drug abuse. Tuesday night’s event at a high school arena was aimed at raising awareness about the abuse of heroin and prescription painkillers along the Jersey shore. A New Jersey native, Sambora unveiled a song he wrote called “Lighthouse,” about providing hope to people mired in addiction. He acknowledged he once abused drugs, but said he’s clean now. “I got firsthan
PerformanceMay 28, 2014
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[Herald Interview] 6GAB: Six friends with something to prove
The determination in their eyes is undeniable as the six tight-knit school chums from Baekseok University in South Chungcheong Province talk about their mission to show the public that aspiring musicians don’t have to come out of one of the elite universities in Seoul to make a dent in the music scene. Classmates S.Jay, Coontza, Junohwani, Pangju, dB and JINew all met as music technology majors, with each of the members focusing on songwriting. However, shortly after they entered school, it was
PerformanceMay 28, 2014
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More than fun and games: iPads give autistic children a voice
AUSTIN, Texas ― Jaime Morin, 9, was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and has been nonverbal his whole life. When the therapy he was receiving at school became insufficient, his mother, Lupe Santander, sent him to Big Sky Pediatric Therapy, where he went for speech and occupational therapy once a week. It was there that they heard of Zach’s Voice, a nonprofit group that provides iPads to autistic children with communication deficiencies.“He can say exactly what he wants with the iPad,” says Santand
CultureMay 28, 2014
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Homes for extended families are a new trend in the Charlotte area
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina ― When Alenoosh Kohl travels to her mother’s home, she doesn’t have to get into her car and take the interstate. She’s just one door down the hall.Living in a home designed specifically for multigenerational families, Kohl, 44, and her mother Anna, 67, each have private residences under one roof: separate living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and even laundry rooms.“We have the convenience of her being with us, because she wants to be part of our lives, and it mak
CultureMay 28, 2014
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France’s stressed, suicidal white-collar workers
PARIS (AFP) ― Competition, pressure and harassment: France’s white-collar employees are facing a growing litany of “brutal” psychological risks in the workplace, according to experts.Despite France’s labor laws, some of the strongest in the world, depression, long-term illness, professional burnout and even suicide are becoming increasingly common among service-sector workers.Fabienne Godefroy became severely anorexic, losing 30 kilograms, and developed paranoia after two years of sexual and emo
CultureMay 28, 2014
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Makeover show ‘Let Mi-In’ to air Thai episode in late August
A Thai episode of StoryOn cosmetics makeover show “Let Mi-In” will be broadcast in late August at the earliest, the show producer said Wednesday.“We will be airing the Thai episode sometime in late August or early September,” show producer Park Hyun-woo told The Korea Herald. "Let Me-In" producer Park Hyun-woo speaks in a press conference held in Seoul, Wednesday. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)“Let Mi-In” has become one of the longest-running shows ever aired on StoryOn, a female-targeted chan
May 28, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun acknowledges love for Cheon Song-yi
Actor Kim Soo-hyun on Tuesday wowed the crowd in the 50th Baeksang Awards by saying “Cheon Song-yi, I love you” to actress Jun Ji-hyun who starred alongside him in “My Love from the Star.”At the end of his gratitude speech, Kim jokingly said, “Last but not least, Ms. Cheon Song-yi, I love you.” (JTBC) (JTBC)The Korean heartthrob was awarded three honors at the awarding ceremony: the best rookie award, the most popular film actor’s award for “Secretly, Greatly,” and the most popular television a
May 28, 2014
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Celebrities’ dresses at Baeksang awards
Celebrities in white Singers Lyn and Yuri, and actresses Baek Jin-hee, Lee Bo-young and Go Ara appeared in white dresses. Apparently to avoid dullness, most of them matched simple accessories or chose white dresses with eye-catching details. Celebrities in black Kim Ah-joong, Park Ji-yoon, Sim Eun-kyeong, Park Jung-ah and Dohee chose black for the Baeksang Arts Awards. Their dresses were all simple, emphasizing shoulders and decollete and full of elegance. Celebrities in various colorsCelebritie
May 28, 2014
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Song Hye-kyo, Kang Dong-won on couple trip to Paris?
Rumors of romance are spreading after a netizen spotted actress Song Hye-kyo and actor Kang Dong-won together in Paris, France. (Online capture)A picture of Song and Kang was posted online last week by an unnamed Chinese tourist. While both were only showing their backs, many fans recognized them. Their striped knitwear raised suspicions that they are taking a couple trip. Their agencies, however, denied the rumors, claiming that both were working on photo shoots. Several staffers accompanied t
May 28, 2014
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Clara wears skimpy swimwear for commercial shoot
(One Mount official blog)Korean actress Clara flaunts her curves in a swimsuit for a commercial shoot. The photo shoot took place on Monday to promote water park One Mount, northwest of Seoul. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
May 28, 2014
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JYJ’s Jaejoong happy with triangle
(Twitter)K-pop boy band JYJ’s Jaejoong appeared in a group photo taken with the cast of MBC-TV drama “Triangle.” South Korean all-round entertainer Hong Seok-chun posted the picture on his Twitter page on Monday, saying, “We are shooting the drama ‘Triangle.’ Jaejoong, Si-wan and Jin-hee are happy to have found a real triangle. So cute.” Jaejoong is smiling at the camera with a triangle in his hand. The family drama “Triangle” tells the story of three brothers who were separated at an early age
May 28, 2014
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Stars on the red carpet at Baeksang Awards
Celebrities showed off their sense of style on the red carpet at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Award in Seoul on Tuesday evening.Actor Kim Soo-hyun Actor Kim Soo-hyun poses at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Award in Seoul on Tuesday evening. Kim won three awards – as the best new actor in a film and most popular actor in both television and movie segments. Actress Jun Ji-hyunActress Jun Ji-hyun flaunts a light pink dress at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Awards. The Oscar De La Renta number is reportedly the
May 28, 2014
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Gary to meet Hong Kong fans
Korean hip-hop singer Gary will hold a fan meeting in Hong Kong next month, sources said Wednesday. (OSEN)The event is scheduled for June 8 at shopping center Tseung Kwan O in the city.Meanwhile, fan meeting requests are pouring in from other regions, his management agency said. Gary has recently released a single, titled “Your Scent,” with Jung-in. He currently appears on SBS entertainment show “Running Man.” (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
May 28, 2014
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Song Gang-ho, Jun Ji-hyun get top nods at Baeksang Awards
Actor Song Gang-ho and actress Jun Ji-hyun won the grand prizes in the film and television segments, respectively, at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Awards, held in the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in northeast Seoul on Tuesday. Song and Jun starred in the film “The Attorney (2013)” and SBS romantic drama “My Love from the Star,” respectively.Clockwise from top left: Song Gang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Kim Soo-hyun, Shim Eun-kyung, Jin Kyung and Jun Ji-hyun. (JTBC)The best acting in film awards w
May 27, 2014
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Loose Union to launch first compilation album
Seoul-based indie music collective Loose Union is launching its first 17-track compilation of local artists two years after it first formed.The mixtape includes songs from 17 Korean and expat artists, including all seven bands that Loose Union officially works with, and will be available on CD at the showcase and eventually streamed online. Loose Union cofounder and Used Cassettes member Danny Arens said that the CD would not be available for purchase due to rights issues, he said.“We are doing
Expat LivingMay 27, 2014
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Types of legal professionals in Korea
If you have a legal problem, finding the right contact point for help can be mystifying. Most expats have at least heard of the Korean Legal Aid Corporation and the free counseling centers at the various Global Villages and Global Centers. Another option is Lawyers for a Democratic Society, a group of lawyers who dedicate themselves to handling matters “for the public good” ― they have helped represent foreign nationals regarding HIV testing, and they offer cost-controlled representation for pri
Expat LivingMay 27, 2014