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Iraq’s last king lives on in Tintin comics

BooksAug 16, 2011

BAGHDAD (AFP) ― Everyone here knows that the July 14 bridge, a convenient route to the U.S. Embassy and government offices in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, marks a 1958 coup when Iraq’s last king was murdered. But not many know that King Faisal II lives on in the classic “Tintin” comic books.This
Move over Santa, Gaga is taking over the workshop

MusicAug 16, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Christmas is getting a makeover ― Lady Gaga style: The singer and her team are going to reinterpret Santa’s workshop and put it on display at Barneys. She’ll get an entire floor and take over the coveted windows starting in mid-November at the retailer’s flagship Madison Avenue
Speak easy at Busan open mic night

Expat LivingAug 16, 2011

If you have poems, fiction, raps or rhymes then you’ll find an audience for them at Busan’s Caf Radio this Saturday.It will be the 14th edition of the “Wordz Only” spoken word open mic night.Those wishing to read, share, say or perform should arrive by 8:20 p.m. and submit their name. The first perf
FC Seoul holds Expat Festival

Expat LivingAug 16, 2011

FC Seoul is offering a special discount for foreign sports fans on Sept. 24.Non-Koreans will be able to buy tickets for the team’s home match against Daejeon Citizen at Seoul World Cup Stadium for 10,000 won. They will also get a free hotdog and beer.The event zone for the Expat Festival opens at 2
Amcham holds Labor Day picnic

Expat LivingAug 16, 2011

The American Chamber of Commerce will enjoy a Labor Day picnic on Sept. 3.The group will converge on Misari Motorboat Racing Park at 11 a.m. for the event, which lasts till 3 p.m.Tickets are 50,000 won for adults and 35,000 won for kids aged 8 or older. There is a discount available for families of
Franchise seminar for expats

Expat LivingAug 16, 2011

A seminar on business opportunities for foreign franchises in Korea will be hosted by Seoul Global Business Support Center in association with the Franchise Expert Association and COEX on Aug. 25.Those attending will get a chance to learn about the Korean franchise market, how suited their business
Probationary Theater holds open auditions

Expat LivingAug 16, 2011

Probationary Theater is holding open auditions Saturday for “Dusk Rings a Bell.”The play is set in the contemporary United States and depicts a pair who meet again 15 years after their first kiss as teenagers.While the woman has become a successful journalist, the male protagonist has a much darker
Hunt for good stuff at ‘Good Market in Songdo’

TheaterAug 16, 2011

A market where visitors can enjoy shopping, a charity auction and concert will be held this weekend at Songdo International Business District in Incheon Free Economic Zone, Gyeonggi Province. Titled “Good Market in Songdo,” the major community festival is designed to encourage both locals and
Gwangju artists explore diversity

Expat LivingAug 16, 2011

A group of Korean and expat artists will hold an exhibition on diversity in Gwangju starting Aug. 25.The exhibition was organized by Lee Hye-seong to bring expat and Korean artists together, something that she says does not happen enough.Rather than focusing on how their differences can separate the
‘Tactophilia’ melds art, design with refinement

Expat LivingAug 16, 2011

If a mix of high-quality design and refined art is your thing, a new exhibition at Gallery Golmok could be right up your street.“Tactophilia,” a joint exhibition by Sven Schelwach, Yang Ju-im, Craig MackIntosh and Jason Mehl, will feature mainly sculpture, wall pieces and high-end furniture design.S
Testy Roddick upset at Cincinnati

More sportsAug 16, 2011

American Ryan Harrison upsets world No. 23 Chela in straight setsMASON, Ohio (AP) ― Andy Roddick lost to Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-1 Monday in the first round of the Western & Southern Open.The 11th-seeded Roddick already had received a warning from the chair umpire for flinging his racke
Brazil, France into U20 World Cup semifinals

More sportsAug 16, 2011

BOGOTA (AFP) ― Brazil won a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout against Spain to advance to the semifinals of the U20 World Cup on Sunday night along with France who earlier beat Nigeria 3-2 after extra-time.Brazil, bidding for their fifth title and first since 2003, will next meet Mexico in Wednesday’s
Farmers, producers agree on raw milk price hike

IndustryAug 16, 2011

Dairy farmers and milk producers reached a long delayed agreement Tuesday on a hike in the price of raw milk, a move feared to make milk products more expensive and add to inflationary pressure. (Yonhap News)The agreement, effective immediately from Tuesday, calls for raising the average price of ra
San Francisco subway stations closed amid protests

World NewsAug 16, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Rush-hour protests prompted the closure of four San Francisco subway stations and sent hundreds of commuters into the sidewalks and streets during rush hour Monday, but there were no new wireless service shutdowns. BART police officers push back a protester at the Civic Center
Actress Han under fire for abandoning role

TelevisionAug 16, 2011

Actress Han will return to finish filming KBS drama: agency　Korean actress Han Ye-seul will arrive at Incheon International Airport at 5 pm Wednesday after she left for the U.S. boycotting the shooting of KBS drama series “Myeong-wol the Spy.”She will return to her role and finish shooting the 18-pa