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Allen Ginsberg photos recall Beat generation

CultureFeb 6, 2013

NEW YORK (AFP) ― The writers of the Beat Generation, who shocked America with their bohemian lifestyles and upended literature half a century ago, are celebrated in a new photo exhibit by one of their most famous members, Allen Ginsberg.The New York exhibition, “Beat Memories, the photographs of Allen Ginsberg,” comes just after the release of the movie “On the Road,” which has received generally good reviews for its dramatization of Jack Kerouac’s famous 1957 book of the same name.More than 80
Rockefellers mark 50 years of cultural ties to Korea

CultureFeb 6, 2013

The Asian Cultural Council, chaired by fifth-generation Rockefeller Wendy O’Neill, is celebrating 50 years of promoting cultural exchange between the U.S. and Asia.As a guest speaker at a YEOL Society for Korean Cultural Heritage lecture held at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul on Tuesday, O’Neill spoke of the family’s long-standing relationship with Asia, which can be traced back 150 years to when John D. Rockefeller gave a small donation to a missionary group in Korea in 1863.The
Lorin Maazel, not a replacement but a savior

CultureFeb 6, 2013

American conductor to lead Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s first concert in Korea
U.S. Korean War vets to visit school they built

PeopleFeb 6, 2013

Five U.S. veterans of the Korean War (1950-1953) arrived in Korea on Wednesday to attend the graduation ceremony the following day of a high school built here by their unit during the Korean War, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said.Former soldiers John Curtis, Tony Kloekl, Clarence Meyer, Marshall Taggart and Marvin Jackson fought in the U.S. Army 40th Infantry Division.They will be presented with a plaque of appreciation from the ministry during the graduation ceremony. The ties
Ex-captain of rescued boat to enter university

PeopleFeb 6, 2013

The 60-year-old captain of the Samho Jewelry, a ship hijacked by Somali pirates in 2011, will enter Korea National Open University this spring. Seok Hae-hyun was wounded by the pirates during the rescue operation in January 2011, but has recovered.The former captain was recently accepted into the Department of Youth Education at the university.“I applied for the course because I want to serve society as an educator in a second life I was given after the near-death crisis,” he told Yonhap news ag
Maradona denies tax fraud

PeopleFeb 6, 2013

ROME (AFP) ― Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona said he was no fraudster in a video put out by his lawyer on Tuesday, as the former star disputes a claim that he owes Italian tax authorities millions of euros (dollars).“I am not a tax fraudster. I played football and other people signed for me,” Maradona, who played for Napoli, said in a video shot at his current residence in Dubai in which he spoke Italian.“I am not afraid of returning to Italy,” he said.“I never signed anything. The pe
Convicted ex-comedian files for bankruptcy

PeopleFeb 6, 2013

Comedian-turned-director Shim Hyung-rae, convicted for failing to pay wages to former employees at his movie production company, has recently filed for personal bankruptcy, according to legal sources Wednesday.The 55-year-old Shim, the head of Younggu-Art Entertainment, received a 10-month sentence, suspended for two years, and 80 hours of community service last month after being sued by former employees who demanded delayed monthly wages and severance pay.Shim filed for personal bankruptcy with
NY library book returned 55 years late, with $100

CultureFeb 6, 2013

A long overdue book has finally been returned to the New York Public Library _ 55 years late.The Daily News (http://nydn.us/UwbR9z ) says the biography of a 16th-century priest called ``Fire of Francis Xavier‘’ was checked out of the Fort Washington branch in upper Manhattan on April 10, 1958.Library manager Jennifer Zarr tells the newspaper the book arrived at the library on Monday wrapped in a plain brown envelope with a check for $100 to cover the dues inside.She says library records don‘t go
90 percent of U.S. singles want to marry

CultureFeb 6, 2013

Ninety percent of U.S. singles say they want to get married but 51 percent of women and 33 percent of men say they don‘t want a virgin, a survey found.Biological anthropologist Helen Fisher of Rutgers University and evolutionary biologist Justin R. Garcia of The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University said the 2012 study was based on a survey of 5,481 U.S. singles and 1,095 married people ages 21-65.The survey, sponsored by Match.com and conducted by MarketTools, found 47 percent of married peopl
BFIA seeks council members

Expat LivingFeb 5, 2013

Busan Foundation for International Activities is looking for members of an advisory council. The council has members, including students, immigrant wives, migrant workers and English teachers. Meetings will be held twice a year, on Feb. 24 and in November. As well as meetings, council members will be asked to submit reports on given questions and develop ideas and advice for BFIA programs and ways to improve life in Busan.Council members will receive 70,000 won for each council meeting they atte
Seoul Players runs V-Day contest

Expat LivingFeb 5, 2013

Seoul Players is holding a contest to find the poster image to promote its 2013 V-Day events. The image will be used on flyers, posters and other material for the theater performances. V-Day is a campaign to stop violence against women and girls.Events in Seoul are a screening of “Until the Violence Stops” on Feb. 20, a performance of “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer” on March 9, and performances of “The Vagina Monologues” on March 15-17. Funds raised at the Seoul events will go to Ko
Ulsan expats host Bollywood night

Expat LivingFeb 5, 2013

Expats in Ulsan are hosting a Bollywood-themed night on Friday, featuring dancing, performances and food.The event is in aid of Ekal Youth Australia, a charity that supports education for poor children in third-world countries. The family-friendly event starts 6:30 p.m. at the Hyundai Foreigners’ Compound Clubhouse in Dong-gu, Ulsan.Entry is 15,000 won. Tickets are available at the clubhouses on bot the Hyundai Heavy foreigner compounds in Seobu-dong and Ggotbawi. Alternatively, you can call Dea
Hip-hop mixtape talks about the hard grind

Expat LivingFeb 5, 2013

Expat rapper Pinnacle TheHustler will be launching a mixtape next week featuring Korean and overseas MCs.That will be followed by a launch party on Feb. 15 at Club Naked in Hongdae, featuring short performances from several of the rappers on the mixtape, as well as DJs and prize giveaways. Pinnacle explained the concept of the album, called “Late Nights, Early Mornings,” was designed to reflect Korea’s hard-working culture.The mixtape features rappers from the U.S. including Dee-1. Korean rapper
Brewing relief for animals in need

Expat LivingFeb 5, 2013

Brewing beer is not usually considered a charitable activity, but Danielle and Matt Curtis have found a way to use their hobby to help animals in need.The husband and wife team started up Brown Jindo Brewing at the end of 2012, and are already struggling to keep up with demand. Grinding and boiling grain and putting it through a wort chiller in their tiny studio apartment in Daejeon has its challenges, but so far it has received an enthusiastic response from friends and fellow expats.“We were re
Kenyan, Brazilian universities set up Korean studies departments

CultureFeb 5, 2013

The University of Nairobi in Kenya and the University of So Paulo in Brazil have recently established departments of Korean studies, the Korea Foundation said on Tuesday. The establishment of these departments at the top universities in their respective countries is expected to enhance awareness of Korea, the foundation said. On Tuesday, the University of Nairobi held a launch ceremony attended by Korean ambassador to Kenya Kim Chan-Woo and George Magoha, vice president of the university. The Un