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Think twice before you take red ginseng

HealthSept 15, 2011

Consumers should be cautious of side effects and see doctor beforehandRed ginseng is a favorite dietary supplement for many Koreans. It is thought to be risk-free and effective in strengthening stamina with no serious side effects. Many believe that it is good for all people with any physical charac
Jackie Kennedy tapes show tender side -- and acid

PeopleSept 15, 2011

(AFP) -- Hours of newly released interviews made with Jackie Kennedy soon after JFK‘s assassination show both the tenderness of the most iconic of US first ladies -- and her acid side.The unprecedented trove of interviews recorded by historian Arthur Schlesinger in 1964, four months after John F. Ke
Environmentalist touts stylish way to an eco-friendly life

Arts&DesignSept 14, 2011

Few youngsters have tried so hard to change the world as Danny Seo, who has championed eco-friendly ways of living at the tender age of 12 when he founded Earth 2000, an organization aimed at saving the planet from pollution. By the time he was 18, Seo had turned Earth 2000 into the largest teenage
Tech firms seek outside help to polish product images

Arts&DesignSept 14, 2011

Apple sought assistance for iPod design; Samsung, Kia recruit top foreign talentGone are the days when it was enough for a product to be durable and reliable. Without the added attraction of savvy design, products just won’t sell, and this has become common knowledge in the industry. For instance, A
U.K. campaign seeks to save Roald Dahl writing hut

BooksSept 14, 2011

LONDON (AP) ― The family of Roald Dahl is trying to raise the funds to preserve a hut in which the late writer wrote tales of big friendly giants, fantastic foxes and magical chocolate factoriesThe family hopes to raise 500,000 pounds ($790,000) to stop the 50-year-old brick and polystyrene shed ― p
Pop art pioneer Hamilton dies

PeopleSept 14, 2011

LONDON (AFP) ― British pop art pioneer Richard Hamilton, whose work ranged from images of consumer culture to parodies of political leaders, died on Tuesday at the age of 89, the gallery that represented him said.His seminal 1956 collage “Just What Is It That Makes Today’s Homes So Different, So App
Youth obesity on rise for third year: report

HealthSept 14, 2011

SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- Obesity rates among children and adolescents have steadily risen in the last three years, a report showed Wednesday, posing growing public health challenges.According to the education ministry report, 14.3 percent of elementary, middle and high school students nationwide
Testosterone drop helps men do dad-duty: study

HealthSept 14, 2011

Men experience a drop in testosterone after the birth of their children, a phenomenon that may help them meet the challenges of caring for their offspring, said a study released on Monday.Testosterone is a hormone that fuels male sexuality, aggression and physical robustness, and is typically highes
Vaccine institute names new chief

PeopleSept 13, 2011

The International Vaccine Institute on Tuesday announced that it has appointed Dr. Christian Loucq as the organization’s new director general. His term begins in November. The institute is a Seoul-based international organization devoted to research in vaccine development and introduction for the de
First Asian wine master brings Asian vocab to wine

Food&BeverageSept 13, 2011

The first Asian Master of Wine wondered why only Western ingredients were used to describe wines and decided to try using those from Asia. “The significance of Asian cuisine is a pretty major force all over the world. You see Chinese restaurants, Korean restaurants and Japanese restaurants everywher
Conductor Chung to discuss inter-Korean cultural exchange

PeopleSept 13, 2011

A renowned South Korean orchestra conductor arrived in North Korea on Monday, the North’s media reported, on a trip he said is aimed at promoting cultural exchanges between the two countries.The North’s Korean Central News Agency reported the arrival of the conductor, Chung Myung-whun, in Pyongyang
New book shows another side to Jackie Kennedy

BooksSept 13, 2011

Book comes out as part of an ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s first year in officeNEW YORK (AP) ― It’s a side of Jacqueline Kennedy only friends and family knew. Funny and inquisitive, canny and cutting.In “Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life With Joh
Laughing Tree shows ‘Helvetica’ documentary

Expat LivingSept 13, 2011

The Laughing Tree is screening the documentary “Helvetica” on Wednesday. The film is about typography and graphic design and is being shown as part of the Laughing Tree’s 8mm series. The series shows vintage and arthouse films every two weeks at Laughing Tree Lab in Gyeongnidan.Doors open 8 p.m. for
Seoul Global Center holds Sept. flea Market

Expat LivingSept 13, 2011

The Seoul Global Center is organizing another Foreigners’ Flea Market on Sept. 24.Vendors must be foreign nationals, but Koreans may participate in partnership with expats. Vendors should register first, free of charge, by contacting (02) 2075-4130~1 (English available) or Jglim@sba.seoul.kr.The mar
Royal society hosts talk on redevelopment

Expat LivingSept 13, 2011

The Royal Asiatic Society will host a talk exploring redevelopment in Korea and its aftereffects on Sept. 27.Fr. Park Man-su will discuss his experiences of helping residents in Muak-dong, Seoul, protect their rights and the community-building efforts made after redevelopment.Such projects have been