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May 19, 2018 People

YouTube star says she was coerced to pose for pornographic photos

Seoul Mapo Police Station on Friday launched an investigation into allegation by a well-known YouTuber that she had been forced to pose for pornographic photos.The police questioned two women, YouTuber Yang Ye-won and her friend Lee So-yoon, under the presence of an attorney in an undisclosed location on Friday. Yang Ye-won, widely known on a streaming site for the videos she makes with her boyfriend, publically spoke about being a victim of sexual abuse. Yang uploaded a clip on her YouTube Chan

[Eye Plus] Jeonju Hanok Village, a touchpoint of Korea’s past and present

Always bristling with tourists -- local and foreign, many dressed in modernized hanbok -- Jeonju Hanok Village is a top priority tourist spot in the North Jeolla Province city.The antique traditional residential district, however, is not just a photogenic theme park. It is living proof of Korea’s modern history in the early 20th century. It is also a symbol of balance which the ancient city has achieved between its traditional cultural assets and development.The hanok village originates from the

May 19, 2018
Travel
Fashion diplomacy links ‘Two Ethos’

Korean and Italian, contemporary and modern, old and new all meet at “Two Ethos,” a fashion collection that explores the combination of old Korean textiles and new Italian designs. “Two Ethos,” currently on display in Insa-dong, Seoul, combines two different identities which may not seem to have any relation to each other. "Two Ethos" (By Park Hyun-koo / The Korea Herald)The project was a collaboration between students of Korea National University of Cultural Heritage in South Chungcheong Provin

May 19, 2018
Fashion
Around the Hotels

Flavor of ice at Conrad Seoul Conrad Seoul’s 37 Grill and Bar offers two choices of bingsu, the ultimate Korean summer dessert made with shaved ice and milk. Diners are offered a choice between mango and red bean for the topping. The milk is brewed with Althaus’ Earl Grey tea. A special plating decoration is added with the use of dry-ice to create a cloud-like mirage. The ice-cold decoration also prevents bingsu from melting. The bingsu menus are offered until Sep. 16 at the price of 38,000 won

May 19, 2018
Food
[Home Cooking] Slow cooker pork belly (samgyeopsal)

This recipe is a slow cooker version of the boiled pork dish called bossam. Slow cooking belly renders more fat than boiling if you are concerned about the fat content of pork belly.You can also use Boston butt (moksal in Korean) or picnic shoulder (apdarisal in Korean), which also works nicely. If you’re using a big roast cut, simply cut it into 5 to 7-centimeter thick strips so the seasoning can better penetrate the meat.For the seasoning, I used a tablespoon of doenjang (Korean fermented soyb

May 19, 2018
Food
[Graphic News] Under the hammer: Record art auctions

　A stunning nude that is the largest painting produced by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani sold for $157.2 million in New York on Monday, becoming the fourth most expensive work of art sold at auction.　The exact value of private sales are often not revealed. But a Willem de Kooning painting and a Gauguin were reportedly sold separately for $300 million each in 2015, according to US media. (AFP)

May 17, 2018
Arts&Design
European K-pop fans fervent, but underserved

Logistics, uncertain ticket demand make European tours a gamble for K-pop acts

May 18, 2018
Expat Living
Multicultural celebrations to mark Together Day

Events across the country will be held to celebrate the expat population as part of Together Day.Officially falling on May 20, Together Day was introduced as a nationally observed celebration in 2008, as part of the Act on the Treatment of Foreign nationals.Most areas with a significant population have events, although some are held at other times of the year.One of the biggest is the Global Gathering in Busan. The Busan celebration was started in 2006 before Together Day was created , but has u

May 18, 2018
Expat Living
Biannual music festival to return to Haebangchon

HBC fest is to return to the bars pubs and cafes of Haebangchon in Seoul next week for a weekend of live music. The festival runs biannually in spring and autumn, bringing together solo acts and live bands in genres ranging from folk and funk to punk and pop.This year’s spring festival will be held across 12 venues in the area, with acts starting at 9 p.m. on May 25 at some of the venues before all venues open up from mid-afternoon until midnight on May 26. An acoustic night is planned for May 2

May 18, 2018
Expat Living
‘Wizard of Oz’ to be staged in Seoul

Camarata Music Company will stage the musical version of “The Wizard of Oz” starting next week.Filled with famous songs, the story follows Dorothy as she tries to find her way home from a magical land with the help of a brainless scarecrow, a cowardly lion and a tin man in need of a heart.The shows are in English and run at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays from May 26 to June 10, at Chungdam Hall in Gangnam-gu’s King Kong Building.Tickets are 25,000 won or 20,000 won for chil

May 18, 2018
Expat Living
Seoul Global Center to co-host startup demo day

Seoul Global Center is running a demo day for new expat-run startups, as well as offering incubation offices to fledgling companies.A Big Think is a demo day for expats with tech-related business ideas who are in search of a startup visa. Would-be entrepreneurs are invited to submit their plans, with selected applicants going on to pitch their ideas at the event itself on June 29.The best pitch will win 1 million won ($950) and free office space for a year. The winner, along with second and thir

May 18, 2018
Expat Living
From Faust to ‘Flashdance,’ Daegu musical fest to run the gamut

Czech musical “Mephisto” will headline the annual Daegu International Musical Festival this year, which this time features a lineup of 24 musicals from around the world. The 12th DIMF will be held from June 22 to July 9 at major theaters across the city. The opening ceremony will be at 9:50 p.m. at Daegu Opera House, just after the curtain-raiser “Mephisto” makes its first performance at the same venue.The hit musical from Czechoslovakia is an interpretation of the classic “Doctor Faustus” by Go

May 17, 2018
Culture
Christian leaders seek reformation for future

Christian leaders from around the world gathered in Seoul to talk about the future of Christianity. The Christian Leaders Fellowship held a press conference at Korea Press Center in the city on May 10. The organization was formed last year, marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. It is headed by Pastor Park Ock-soo. More than 24,000 pastors from 70 countries are participating in the CLF.The 2018 World Christian Leaders’ joint press conference is held on May 10 at the Korea P

May 18, 2018
People
[Video] Feeling every bit of pollack roe, altang

Altang’s name describes pretty much everything about the dish. Al refers to egg, tang means soup. It’s a soup of fish roe, and a lot of them. The soup is filled with white small sausage-looking creatures, which are roes of pollack. Pollack roe is the main ingredient of the dish. While roes are usually sliced up when used for pasta dishes, for altang, they are served whole. The texture of cooked roe may take you by surprise. The egg mass is firm yet soft. When chewed, the roe easily breaks up, fi

May 18, 2018
Food
Busan supports foreigners’ startups

South Korea’s second-largest city Busan will support foreign entrepreneurs, seeking to grow into a global startup hub similar to Silicon Valley of the US.The Busan Metropolitan City Government and Busan Economic Promotion Agency on Wednesday announced plans to recruit participants to their startup support project for foreigners by the end of May.The project offers support to foreigners or immigrants who have registered businesses in Korea, or aspiring entrepreneurs that wish to start new busines

May 18, 2018
Expat Living

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