Articles by 로컬편집기사
로컬편집기사
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Pop Music
“2PM Hands Up Asia Tour”: Six-member idol group 2PM will hold its 2011 Asia Tour, starting from a Seoul concert in September. The upcoming concert in Seoul will be the act’s second solo concert in Korea and it will take place at the Jamsil Gymnasium on Sept. 2-3. The group’s Asia tour will continue through November. Making a comeback with the song “Hands Up,” the group topped online and offline ch
Performance July 22, 2011
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Festival
“The Great Battle of Hansan Festival 2011”: The Great Battle of Hansan (1592) is one of the four most famous sea battles in the history of Korea. Visitors to the festival, which celebrates the anniversary of the great event, will learn all about the battle while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province. This year, the festival will take place from Aug. 10 to
Performance July 22, 2011
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Theater
“The Three Musketeers”: The musical “The Three Musketeers,” for which the tickets were completely sold out in last year’s run, is back this year for only nine days. Based on Alexandre Dumas’ novel, the musical, set in 17th century France, tells stories about the adventures of D’Artagnan and the three musketeers ― Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Actors of the Korea premiere in 2009, including Yoo Jun-s
Performance July 22, 2011
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Dance
“Suspicious Paradise”: The dance show is inspired by the Demilitarized Zone, which looks like a paradise with untouched nature but is also a place deeply scarred by the Korean War. Organized by Korea National Contemporary Dance Company, it aims to offer a fresh experience to the younger generation who not know much about the war. It will run from Aug. 5 to 7 at Seoul Arts Center’s Towol Center in
Performance July 22, 2011
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Japanese jazz band’s 37th album
T-Square“Nine Stories”Sony MusicIn any field, being the best is obviously meaningful but being the oldest is also a difficult goal to achieve. In jazz, it is all the more difficult because jazz musicians tend to enjoy improvisations with new artists rather than staying part of the same act. T-Square, one of the oldest fusion jazz bands in Japan, has released its 37th studio album “Nine Stories.” T
Film July 22, 2011
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Blake Shelton delivers his best
Blake Shelton “Red River Blue”Warner Bros.Ten years in, Blake Shelton’s up-and-down career is now skyrocketing, with no dips in sight.His current hit, “Honey Bee,” is his fourth consecutive No. 1, setting records for a male country singer in how fast it reached gold in digital sales. He is the current CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, and he starred as a coach in the popular NBC talent show, “The Voi
Film July 22, 2011
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Shepherd mixes contemporary sound
Ashton Shepherd “Where Country Grows”MCAWith her 2008 debut, “Sounds So Good,” Ashton Shepherd offered a down-home contrast to contemporary country music. Like a Loretta Lynn for modern times, she flashed a feisty attitude and an unfiltered country twang that made Miranda Lambert sound uptown. The album drew critical praise, but little radio attention and disappointing sales.With her second album,
Performance July 22, 2011
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Walkerhill offers urban vacation package
Sheraton Grande Walkerhill offers the “Urban Vacation Package” during the Walkerhill Riverpark’s Gold season from July 23 to Aug. 15 and Blue Season from Aug. 16-28. 15. The “Love 2gether” package includes two night stay at the deluxe room, buffet breakfast at the View restaurant, two free passes to the Riverpark with poolside buffet and a restaurant gift certificate of 50,000 won. Prices for the
Travel July 22, 2011
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Malaysia opens ‘Mega Sale Carnival’
Malaysia Tourism Board said the country is having annual “Mega Sale Carnival” in Kuala Lumpur through Aug. 31, offering up to 70 percent discount on a variety of products including fashion brands, performs, jewelry, accessories, cosmetics, electronic goods and Malaysia’s traditional products. Discounts will be available not only in shopping districts of Kuala Lumpur but on airplanes and at night m
Travel July 22, 2011
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U.S. airport body scanners to nix naked image
Travel July 22, 2011
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Gerritsen’s most personal novel
The Silent Girl: A Rizzoli & Isles BookBy Tess Gerritsen(Ballantine Books)Tess Gerritsen’s latest novel featuring homicide Detective Jane Rizzoli and coroner Maura Isles gives readers another great thrill ride with her two popular characters.A woman’s hand is found near a trash bin and the rest of her remains are up on a roof in a building in Boston’s Chinatown. The evidence at the scene stumps Ri
Books July 22, 2011
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Korea ranks 56th in gold reserves
South Korea ranked 56th in terms of gold holdings, one notch higher from a year earlier, but its reserves remained relatively small compared with other nations, data showed Thursday.Korea’s gold holdings came to 14.4 tons as of July this year, the 56th largest among 113 countries and organizations surveyed by the World Gold Council, an international body that offers key information about gold.Kore
Business July 21, 2011
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Nokia set for fresh smartphone pain
World Business July 21, 2011
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Tiger dumps longtime caddie
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) ― Tiger Woods fired caddie Steve Williams on Wednesday, ending a 12-year relationship in which he won 72 times worldwide and 13 majors.This March 13 file photo shows Tiger Woods (right) and caddie Steve Williams. (AP-Yonhap News)“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Stevie for all his help, but I think it’s time for a change,” Woods said on his website. “Stevie is a
Golf July 21, 2011
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Shin seeks form at Evian Masters
Defending champ looks to capture first title of yearEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) ― Defending champion Shin Ji-yai is still looking for her best form and first title of the year entering the Evian Masters.Shin birdied the 18th hole to win in dramatic style last year, becoming the first South Korean to capture the event.The 23-year-old Shin maintains she will be confident when play starts Thursday.“
Golf July 21, 2011
