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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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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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Girls’ Generation’s Sunny to host MBC radio ‘FM Date’
(Sunny's Instagram)Girls’ Generation member Sunny has been chosen as the next DJ for “FM Date” on MBC Radio, broadcast officials said Monday.The singer expressed her affection for radio prior to hosting a radio program. “My sisters influenced me to listen to the radio a lot and I still listen to the radio whenever I am in the car,” she said“I am so glad and thrilled to be able to communicate with the public, as I have not had much chance to do so.” (OSEN)Sunny promised to make efforts to become
May 6, 2014
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Discharged Ji Hyun-woo rumored to split with Yoo In-na
Having completed his two-year mandatory military service, Korean actor Ji Hyun-woo was discharged from a military unit over the weekend while being greeted by hundreds of domestic and foreign fans.“Thanks to all my fellow soldiers, commanders and cadets, I was able to finish my military service without any problems. I will quickly get resituated and greet you with a good image soon,” Ji was quoted as saying.But asked about his romantic relationship with actress Yoo In-na who did not show up in
May 6, 2014
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[Weekender] Menswear undergoes smart evolution
Spring has brought versatile items and light colors to menswear, allowing men to be free from formal dress and try new style combinations. Blazers and pants that are both adaptable to formal and casual looks are gaining popularity. Fresh, light color shades are lifting the mood for the warmer weather.“The casual vibe has been prevalent in menswear for the past couple of seasons, and the hybrid items that can either work in formal and casual situations have been popular,” said Lee Hyun-jung, dire
Arts & DesignMay 2, 2014
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[Weekender] ‘Style is all about how you put things together’
Korea is one of the best markets in the world in terms of the number of fashion-conscious male customers, according to Filip Ekvall, the CEO of H&M Korea. The Swedish CEO talked about his personal fashion style, Korean men’s fashion taste in comparison to other countries and suggestions for spring items in a recent email interview with The Korea Herald. The following are excerpts from the interview.Korea Herald: What is your fashion style? Filip Ekvall: I love classic. Classic can be fun, not bo
Arts & DesignMay 2, 2014
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[Weekender] Men’s love for accessories
More Korean men are becoming fashion-conscious. They’re willing to invest in their appearance, especially in accessories, said the CEO of an international fashion accessory brand. They are still conservative, but are rapidly opening up to new ideas and trends, which is promising for many fashion businesses, said Robert Tateossian, founder and CEO of Tateossian London. “I have noticed that Korean men are very fashionable, wearing skinny jeans and great hairdos on the street. The market is definit
Arts & DesignMay 2, 2014
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[Weekender] A singular vision realized
JEJU, Jeju Province ― More than an hour’s drive from Seogwipo in the southwestern part of Jejudo Island, numerous gigantic stone piles that resemble abstract human figures rise out of nowhere. “That is Jeju Stone Park,” says the bus driver. The 500 stone piles, each topped with a large rock for the head, represent the 500 Generals of a popular Jeju myth, and are part of the sprawling, 327-hectare Jeju Stone Park.One is awestruck by the scale of the park ― which currently includes a garden based
CultureMay 2, 2014
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Pop Music“Hyundai Culture Project 14 John Mayer”: The multiple Grammy Award-winning American singer John Mayer will be putting on his first concert in Korea since his musical debut more than 10 years ago. Mayer made his official debut in 2001 with his first album “Room for Squares” that featured a number of hit singles including “No Such Thing,” “Why Georgia” and “Your Body Is a Wonderland,” which snagged Mayer his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2003. The upcoming conc
CultureMay 2, 2014
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Eyelike: Damon Albarn looks back on 1st solo album
Damon Albarn looks back on 1st solo albumDamon Albarn“Everyday Robots” (Warner Bros.)Twenty years after he became a Brit-pop poster boy as lead singer of Blur, Damon Albarn has released his first solo album.He’s been busy in the meantime, fronting cartoon hip-hop band Gorillaz, forming the supergroup The Good, the Bad and the Queen and even writing a couple of operas. So “Everyday Robots” is hardly the work of a novice -- rather of a man in his 40s looking back with a mixture of wonder and regre
PerformanceMay 2, 2014
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Box Office: The Fatal Encounter, 10 Minutes, My Father’s Emails
The Fatal Encounter (Korea)Opened April 30Drama. Directed by Lee Jae-gyuIn 18th-century Joseon, the nation’s young King Jeongjo spends every night working out alone in the palace to prepare himself for possible attacks from his political opponents. When he was 10, his father, Crown Prince Sado, died of starvation in a wooden chest of rice in which his father and Jeongjo‘s grandfather, King Yeongjo, ordered him to be confined. Growing up, Jeongjo was often stigmatized as the “son of the sinner” b
FilmMay 2, 2014
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Summer movies preview: Here are our top picks
Movies are as seasonal as mini-golf, food trucks and iced tea. The temperature rises, the studio release schedule heats up, and Pow! Bang! Bam! goes the soundtrack. To help you sort through the coming months of megaplex madness, we’ve picked 10 popular genres and focused on the likeliest winners in each category.RomComs:― “Sex Tape”Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel, a married couple with the blahs, make a naughty video that escapes their control thanks to this new thing called the Internet. Unless th
FilmMay 2, 2014
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Real and virtual exploration of Munich’s dark past
MUNICH (AP) ― With all of the cheery things to see and do in this sumptuous city just north of the Alps ― drink beer, admire palaces and old churches, visit museums, soak up Bavarian hospitality, and drink more beer ― why would anyone want to visit sites associated with Adolf Hitler? Because unlike the man himself, the fascination with Hitler never dies. Standing on Marienplatz, Munich‘s bustling main square, Eric Loerke is addressing nine English speakers who signed up for the “Third Reich Tour
TravelMay 2, 2014
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Malaysia to open new budget airport in MH370 shadow
SEPANG, Malaysia (AFP) ― Malaysia this week opens what it calls the world’s largest airport built specifically for low-cost airlines, a project driven by budget travel’s phenomenal growth but which debuts under the shadow of missing flight MH370.The $1.2 billion facility near the main Kuala Lumpur International Airport was originally targeted to open three years ago but has been hit by repeated delays, amid concerns over safety and subpar construction, even as costs have doubled.But the new KLIA
TravelMay 2, 2014
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Four Seasons launches private jet
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has launched a private jet service for customers looking for a luxury travel experience. The private jet is a renovated Boeing 757 with the seating capacity reduced from 200 passengers to 52. The jet has been renovated to reflect the iconic Four Seasons hotel facility and service. It boasts individually handcrafted leather flatbed seats, international cuisine and signature Four Seasons service. It has released three tour packages to coincide with the jet launch. T
TravelMay 2, 2014
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Last bastion of mountain gods
From west Daejeon, Mount Gyeryongsan can be seen through the ring of mountains that encloses the plain. It appears rounded and slump-backed, but with a ripple on top like a rooster’s comb. Daejeon, a base for science and technology research and development, had a brief spell of fame in 1993 as host of the World Expo. Since then, it has sunk back into a calm, provincial slumber. While the leftover monuments of the Expo have come to look dated, the national park on the outskirts has aged remarkabl
TravelMay 2, 2014
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Garuda Indonesia to add evening flights between Incheon to Jakarta
Garuda Indonesia will operate evening flights between Incheon and Jakarta twice a week in addition to the daily morning flights from June. The new flight will depart from Incheon International Airport at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday and arrive at midnight in Jakarta. The airline is offering discounts for tickets booked for flights from April 1-June 30. A roundtrip ticket from Incheon to either Yogyakarta or Lombok is 440,000 won, excluding tax. Yogyakarta is one of the emerging tourist destin
TravelMay 2, 2014
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Acai bowls at Garosugil
The acai berry ― which can be found in Central and South America ― has been gaining traction amongst the health-conscious community as a nutritious fruit. Being consumed by high profile celebrities certainly has not hurt the berry’s increasing global popularity either.So, what might these berries do for one’s diet? “Acai berries may be a good source of antioxidants, fiber and heart-healthy fats,” stated an expert on the Mayo Clinic’s official website, adding that research on the hip berry is “li
FoodMay 2, 2014
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Dakgangjeong (glazed crispy chicken)
Dakgangjeong is a deep-fried crispy chicken dish glazed in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce. It’s traditionally made with a whole chicken that’s been cut up. However, dakgangjeong made with bite-sized boneless chicken pieces is quicker and easier to make. The sauce is sweet and tangy with a little spicy kick from the gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste). It’s far from fiery hot, but reduce or omit the gochujang if you’d like. You can replace gochujang partially or entirely with ketchup. It’s
FoodMay 2, 2014
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Around the Hotels
Culinary Art @ JW brings global star chefs to JW Marriott Hotel SeoulJW Marriott Hotel Seoul is hosting a special gourmet project titled “Culinary Art @ JW,” which will showcase gourmet cuisines made by seven star chefs from around the world -- many who are Michelin star-holders -- from May 9-31. From May 9-10, the hotel’s buffet restaurant The Cafe will feature traditional royal palace dishes prepared by Chef Han Bok-jin, an expert on Korean culinary traditions. From May 11-20, Arabian cuisine
TravelMay 2, 2014
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3-D omnibus opens Jeonju film fest
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province ― The latest collaborative 3-D project by three renowned Korean directors, Ryu Seung-wan (“The Berlin File”), Han Ji-seung (“Papa”) and Kim Tae-yong (“Late Autumn”), was unveiled on Thursday as the opening film of this year’s Jeonju International Film Festival.The film festival, one of the biggest events for local independent cinema, kicked off in the aftermath of the recent ferry disaster that has gripped the nation. As most earlier events in the entertainment indu
May 2, 2014
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Akdong Musician releases ‘Give Love’ MV
The young brother-sister duo Akdong Musician has released the music video of their third title track, “Give Love.” The video, filmed entirely in Okinawa, Japan, was revealed on YG Entertainment’s official blog and Akdong Musician’s YouTube channel on Friday.The sequel to the music video of its first title track “200%” follows up on Lee Soo-hyun, the sister of the duo whose character falls for an older boy who seems to be dating another girl.Lee befriends his girlfriend to get closer to her crush
May 2, 2014