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Too much, too little sleep linked to heart woes: study

HealthMar 27, 2012

People who sleep less than six hours per night or more than eight are more likely to suffer heart problems than people who sleep between six and eight hours, said a US study on Sunday.The findings confirm those in previous, smaller studies, but are based on what researchers described as a nationally
US World Bank pick launches global charm offensive

PeopleMar 27, 2012

The Korean-American physician tapped by US President Barack Obama to lead the World Bank will embark on an 11 day global charm offensive Tuesday, the Treasury Department said.Amid anger that the United States and Europe appear poised to stitch up leadership of the bank for at least another five year
Roh to head Korean Medical Association

PeopleMar 26, 2012

Roh Hwan-kyu, chief of the National Union of Korean Medical Doctors, was elected the 37th president of the Korean Medical Association, the group said Sunday. Roh won 839 votes from a 1,574-strong electoral college. Roh graduated from Yonsei University School of Medicine and has worked as an assistant professor at Ajou University. He established the union and attempted to reform the KMA by revealing irregularities committed by its leadership. He is well-known for throwing an egg at former KMA pre
Rainbow of denim is shading spring style

FashionMar 26, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) ― Your attention, please: One of the easiest ways to spruce up your wardrobe this spring is with a splash of color. It doesn’t have to go on your lips or over your shoulder ― and not across your chest, either. This season, the place for bold color is on the bottom.Colored denim and, by extension, every other kind of pants and trousers in hues as bright as the rainbow are a key look in stores at every end of the shopping spectrum. Part of the pervasiveness is that it’s pretty democr
Feel like some wine? There’s a tipple for every mood

Food&BeverageMar 26, 2012

You know wine and food pairings. But how do you feel about wine and mood pairings?That’s the approach being taken by a new line of wines ― “Be.’’ ― from Australia-based Treasury Wine Estates that are aimed at an emerging segment of the market: millennial women ― young professional women ages 22-35.With marketing pitches like “Be Radiant’’ and “Be Bright,’’ and descriptors like “Fresh Chardonnay’’ and “Flirty Pink Moscato,’’ there’s no mistaking these wines for more staid, chateau-studded labels.
Great Korean eats guide

Food&BeverageMar 26, 2012

Where to go for good Korean food, sweets and teaNo doubt, some readers are in town for the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul. While here, sampling the food is a must, especially for those who are here for the long haul. Be the stay temporary or permanent, it would be a shame to waste this opportunity to taste authentic hansik. For those looking for some delicious Korean grub, drinks and desserts, here are some places worth a visit. Pyeongyang Myeon OkNaengmyeon i
Leading Italian novelist Antonio Tabucchi dies

BooksMar 26, 2012

ROME (AFP) ― Antonio Tabucchi, one of Italy’s leading contemporary writers and a ferocious critic of billionaire former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, died in Lisbon on Sunday at the age of 68.Tabucchi died of cancer in the country that had become his second home, according to Italy’s left-leaning newspaper La Repubblica, which worked closely with the author.His funeral will take place on Thursday in the Portuguese capital. “A friend, a fellow traveller, a man who lived with passion and rage,
Media center showcases traditional and pop culture

CultureMar 25, 2012

Among the side programs running during the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit, promotional booths organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Presidential Council for Nation Branding are noteworthy. The Culture Ministry’s Korea Culture & Tourism booth is set up at the Media Center at COEX in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul, from March 25-28, and offers summit participants and the general public a glimpse into Korea’s traditional and contemporary culture. The nation’s representative
Delicacy of spring offered at leaders’ luncheon, dinner table

Food&BeverageMar 25, 2012

Global leaders attending the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit will be served luncheons and dinners prepared with the delicacies of the spring season by the country’s top chefs.“Spring of Korea” will feature four-course Western meals both for the dinner on March 26 and the luncheon on March 27 at the COEX Convention Center, where the summit meetings take place. A farewell dinner hosted by President Lee Myung-bak and First Lady Kim Yoon-ok will be held at The Hotel Shilla in Jangchung-dong, central S
Traditional culture, hallyu stars entertain leaders‘ spouses

PeopleMar 25, 2012

Young classical music artists, pop group JYJ to perform for 17 spouses attending Nuclear Security Summit Cheong Wa Dae’s guest house Yeongbingwan turned into a concert hall on Sunday with artists busy rehearsing for a performance portraying a Joseon queen’s wedding day. Kim Joo-won, prima ballerina of the National Ballet of Korea, took the role of the queen, expressing mixed feelings of anxiety and joy through dance and a solo cello performance. Kim wore 16 layers of blue, red and navy hanbok wi
Traditional culture is root of hallyu: Chief of branding council

CultureMar 25, 2012

Universal values are deeply embedded in South Korea’s history and traditional culture, said Lee Bae-yong, Chairperson of the Presidential Council on Nation Branding.Asserting that Korea must strive to become a country that contributes to the international community and one that is trusted and loved by the citizens of the world, Lee pointed out on Sunday five key strategic tasks for Korea to acquire global recognition as a reliable and dignified country. The media briefing was held as part of the
Hollywood trade magazine Variety up for sale

BooksMar 25, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Variety, a trade magazine that has covered Hollywood for more than 100 years, is up for sale.Its owner, Reed Business Information, announced the decision Friday in a story on Variety’s website.Reed Chief Executive Mark Kelsey says it makes sense to sell the business just as Reed has sold its other U.S. print magazines. He said Reed is increasingly focused on data services.Variety has encountered stiff competition in covering the business of Hollywood from websites such as Dead
Sunday brunch at Ritz-Carlton’s garden

TravelMar 23, 2012

Ritz-Carlton in Yeoksam-dong, southern Seoul, invites guests to get an early taste of spring at its European restaurant The Garden. The Sunday brunch features around 60 fresh, healthy selections such as balsamic onion with Korean wild chives, deep-fried fatsia, smoothies made from carrot and blueberry, lobster, grilled lamb chops, king prawns with scallops, foie gras mousse, black bean mousse, and eggplant cheese terrine. The brunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and costs 65,000 won, exclusi
Westin Chosun Seoul offers buffet lunch deal

TravelMar 23, 2012

Aria, an open kitchen live buffet restaurant in the Westin Chosun Seoul in central Seoul offers “Happy 4 Lunch” promotion through April 30. If a party of four adults visits Aria for lunch on weekdays, they can enjoy a buffet lunch for the price of three. The guests can also receive a 20 percent discount coupon for their next visit, valid until September. The offer is priced at 204,000 won, excluding of tax and service charges. Aria is a spacious and open kitchen buffet restaurant which offers a
The North Face searches for disabled hikers

TravelMar 23, 2012

Registration for outdoor brand The North Face’s “2012 Together Mountain” event is open until April 6. The event, now in its seventh year, invites the disabled as well as non-disabled to climb mountains together. This year, the event will be held on April 15 at Mount Nam in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. Those who want to participate can sign up through The North Face’s website (www.thenorthface.com) or at the brand’s stores throughout the country. The registration fee of 30,000 won will be