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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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Polishing the image of factory-built homes
AKRON, Ohio ― Factory-built homes have long suffered from an image problem.But it’s time for that image to change, representatives from the industry say.Tim Williams, executive director of the Ohio Manufactured Homes Association, thinks people may be surprised by the homes if they see them.“People think they’re just trailers,” he said. “If they see it, I think they’ll realize the benefits” in terms of affordability and quality.These aren’t the shoddily built tin cans of old. They’re well-constru
Arts & DesignMay 21, 2014
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Figurine-maker hopes for a miniatures resurgence
LOS ANGELES ― Susan Renaker Nikas still remembers the duck that saved her parents’ ceramics business nearly 70 years ago.The tiny bird was white and seemed to be gliding on a lake, designed on a whim by her mother. As an afterthought, her father added it to an order sheet for the dishware that the couple had been selling, somewhat steadily, despite a few nagging production problems.The duck, however, changed everything. Customers snapped it up.“From that point on, they decided to make animal fig
CultureMay 21, 2014
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Shinhwa’s Eric considers appearing on new TV drama series
(Shinhwa Company)K-pop band Shinhwa member Eric Mun is considering starring on KBS’ new drama series, temporarily entitled “Discovery of Love.”“We are considering the offer for the new drama and it seems optimistic,” an official at Shinhwa’s management company told The Korea Herald on Wednesday. (Capture from MBC)The new TV program is stoking much anticipation among viewers as actress Jung Yoo-mi, who appeared on MBC’s drama series “Que Sera Sera” in 2007 together with Eric, was also mentioned a
May 21, 2014
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f(x)’s Victoria, sexy but not over the top in Shanghai
Korean girl group f(x)’s Victoria was the main model of the pictorial lead by fashion brand Louis Quatorze and Allure magazine. Victoria looked both feminine and sexy, wearing bodysuits, crop tops and see-through dresses matching the photo location in Shanghai, China.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: ELLE)
May 21, 2014
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Actress Lee Yeon-hee on cover of Sure magazine
Korean actress Lee Yeon-hee appeared as the cover girl of Sure magazine. The actress showed a mature side and posed for eight moods including “pink” and “girlish“ for the inside pages of the magazine. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Sure)
May 21, 2014
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Whereabouts of EXO-M Kris remains unclear
The whereabouts of EXO-M leader Kris are uncertain amid no signs of immediate compromise with his entertainment agency over a legal battle surrounding his contract nullification.(Yonhap)Kris filed a lawsuit on May 15 against S.M. Entertainment to nullify his contract and has not returned to Seoul following a showcase in China. Some news outlets reported speculations that Kris is currently staying in Guangzhou, China. According Chinese news site Sina.com, Kris recently visited a hospital in Guang
May 21, 2014
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SISTAR’s Bora takes selfie with Park Hye-jin
K-pop girl group SISTAR member Bora has revealed a selfie taken with actor Park Hye-jin.On the official SISTAR Twitter page, Bora posted, “Did you catch today’s episode of ‘Doctor Stranger’? First time shooting scenes with Hye-jin oppa! Wonder if I’ll see him again…”The picture showed Bora and Park standing very close to each other and smiling. The two are both acting in the SBS drama “Doctor Stranger.”Park is playing the role of renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Han Jae-jun and Bora plays Lee Ch
May 21, 2014
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McCartney cancels S. Korea show for health reasons
Paul McCartney, a former member of legendary British band the Beatles, has canceled his planned first-ever concert in South Korea due to health problems, organizers said Wednesday.The legendary pop star planned to hold a concert at Seoul's Jamsil Stadium on May 28 as part of his "Out There" world tour, which began in Brazil last year and has taken him to 23 big cities around the world.The 71-year-old artist earlier canceled all of his four concerts planned in Japan as he failed to improve after
PerformanceMay 21, 2014
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SNSD’s Taeyeon reveals photo after removing wisdom teeth
(Taeyeon's Instagram)Girls’ Generation leader Taeyeon published a selfie on Instagram on Monday with the caption: “I removed my last wisdom teeth. I have no wisdom teeth now. Good-bye, my teeth, we had a great time together.”(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
May 21, 2014
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Shin Min-a, Park Hae-il share limelight at ”Gyeongju“ press conference
Actress Shin Min-a and actor Park Hae-il attend the press conference of their film “Gyeongju” at the Starcity branch of Lotte Cinema in eastern Seoul on Wednesday. Shin Min-a (left) and Park Hae-il. (Yonhap)(Yonhap)
May 21, 2014
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SNSD’s Sunny does ‘meokbang’ on radio program
(Sunny's FM Date official Twitter account)Sunny, a member of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, also known as SNSD, posed for a photo while indulging in fried chicken on an MBC radio program.“Meokbang” is a Korean slang term used to describe scenes in which celebrities eat food on TV.The photo was uploaded to the official Twitter account of MBC’s FM4U program “Sunny’s FM Date,” with Sunny pouting at the camera and holding a piece of chicken with a pair of chopsticks.“I didn’t mean it, but this
May 21, 2014
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Park Shin-hye poses in feminine outfits
Actress Park Shin-hye posed for InStyle magazine in Manhattan. In the pictures, the actress is wearing a variety of clothes, including long dresses and fashionable suits, showing off her feminine side. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Phot Credit: InStyle)
May 21, 2014
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Love triangle foreboded, Park Hae-jin burns with jealousy
Park Hae-jin silently burns with jealousy of his rival Lee Jong-suk in the SBS medical drama “Doctor Stranger” as he witnesses his trophy girlfriend Kang So-ra tend to drunken Lee. (SBS)In the sixth episode, aired on Tuesday, cold-hearted elite doctor Han Jae-joon (played by Park) accidently eavesdrops on his girlfriend and the hospital chief’s daughter, Oh Soo-hyun (played by Kang), telling Park Hoon (played by Lee) to move on from the memories of his deceased girlfriend and wipe the tears off
May 21, 2014
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Son Dambi shows off sexy tan in Bali
Korean pop singer Son Dambi showed off her tanned skin and sexy figure in Bali through InStyle magazine. With her captivating summer makeup, tanned skin and healthy body, she looks stunning. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)[Photo credit: InStyle]
May 21, 2014
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2NE1’s Sandara Park shows off muscular belly
(Sandara's Instagram)Sandara Park, a member of K-pop girl group 2NE1, stretches her arms up towards the sky, flaunting her muscular belly in a photo posted Monday on her Instagram page. She said in the caption, “It is summer now!” The photo was taken by CL, another member of the group.(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
May 21, 2014
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Fly to the Sky single hits No.1, Brian cries
Fly to the Sky’s Brian Joo said Tuesday that he cried when he heard that their first single in five years hit No. 1 on the charts.“I prayed, then cried as soon as I got up and heard the news,” Joo said during the showcase for their ninth album, “CONTINUUM,” at Olympic Park in southeastern Seoul. Fly to the Sky (H2media)The veteran duo’s latest single “You You You” topped nine music charts within an hour of its release. The recent comeback marks the first time that the two members have reunited s
May 21, 2014
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Infinite marks its return with showcases in East Asia
K-pop boy band Infinite released its new EP album “Season 2,” kicking off with a showcase in Tokyo on Monday.According to Infinite’s management company, Woollim Entertainment, the six members came to the stage for the “Infinite 1.2.3 Showcase” to mark the release of their second EP after a three-year hiatus.(Woollim Entertainment)“Our large-scale comeback showcase in South Korea, Taiwan and Japan successfully kicked off in Tokyo,” a management company official said.The showcase began at 6:30 p.m
May 21, 2014
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Paul McCartney‘s Seoul concert likely to be canceled
Pop legend Paul McCartney’s first concert in Korea may be called off due to health problems, according to news reports Wednesday.(Yonhap)“McCartney’s condition is not getting better as was expected. The concert may be canceled,” Yonhap quoted an unnamed concert management company’s official as saying. The 71-year-old Beatles guitarist had been schedule to perform next Wednesday at the 20th Hyundai Card Super Concert in Seoul. The company will make a decision later in the day whether to change t
PerformanceMay 21, 2014
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[Newsmaker] K-pop legend Seo Taiji to return
K-pop legend Seo Taiji will be making a comeback to the local music scene with a new album and a series of concerts after signing with concert organizer Show21, an affiliate of entertainment agency Wellmade Yedang.Seo is slated to release his ninth studio album this fall and team up with Wellmade Yedang to organize a nationwide concert tour, beginning with a performance in Seoul, the entertainment agency said Monday. Seo Taiji Company ― known for successfully launching large-scale music events i
PerformanceMay 20, 2014
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Bowing photography exhibition looks at mechanics of tradition
Westerners face a lot of unfamiliar forms of etiquette when they come to Korea, but the most familiar, and perhaps the hardest to get used to, is the subject of a new exhibition in Gwangju.Martyn Thompson’s collection of photographs and sculptures looks at the Korean bow, depicting it in stages to expose the details of the action.The photographs show figures performing traditional full bows in stages, each stage superimposed on top of the others. The overall effect gives the impression of a mech
Expat LivingMay 20, 2014