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Anthony Vaccarello named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent

FashionApr 5, 2016

PARIS (AFP) - Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello took over Monday as creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, three days after the departure of the hugely influential Hedi Slimane.　His appointment, which had been rumored for weeks after Slimane dropped some heavy hints of his exit, is a calculated risk for the French label, which has seen profits skyrocket under the man credited with reviving skinny jeans.　After Slimane's rock star chic, 36-year-old Vaccarello will bring a sexy, leggy look whic
Western tale by a teenage Thurber published

BooksApr 4, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) -- Before becoming one of the great wits of the 20th century, James Thurber was a teenager hooked on Westerns.　The Columbus, Ohio, native would remember fondly such “nickel novels” as “Jed, the Trapper” and “The Liberty Boys of '76,” and was so caught up in the gun duel of Owen Wister’s “The Virginian,” he became physically ill. Inevitably, Thurber sketched out a couple of tales himself, including “How Law and Order Came to Aramie,” completed when he was around 18 and unpublished f
Priceless tomes in Italy hold key to European identity

BooksApr 4, 2016

ROME (AFP) - As Europe struggles with an identity crisis, a new exhibition in Rome looks at the birth of European culture through ancient manuscripts and the earliest printed books, including a first edition of Dante's Divine Comedy.　While mass migrant arrivals have fuelled xenophobia and threatened to undermine the EU’s core values, the exhibition extols the melting pot of cultures which shaped Europe -- beginning with the 13th century Italian poet, himself a political exile and migrant.　“The e
What determines Seoul cityscape?

Arts&DesignApr 3, 2016

Floor-to-area ratio the theme of Korea Pavilion exhibition at the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale
Secret Tut chamber? Egypt calls experts to examine evidence

CultureApr 3, 2016

VALLEY OF THE KINGS, Egypt (AP) -- Egypt on Friday invited archaeologists and experts from around the world to examine new data from new, extensive radar scanning conducted on King Tutankhamun's tomb to explore a theory that secret chambers could be hidden behind its walls.　The open invitation to a conference in Cairo in May, issued by the antiquities minister at a news conference just outside the tomb, aims to bring broader scientific rigor to what so far have only been tantalizing clues.　The n
Museum invites visitors into colorful world of Eric Carle

BooksApr 3, 2016

ATLANTA (AP) -- Atlanta's High Museum of Art is inviting visitors into a colorful world populated by playful animals and imaginative children.　"I See a Story: The Art of Eric Carle" opened Saturday and features more than 80 collages from 16 books by the author of children’s favorites like "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "The Grouchy Ladybug." Carle's bright images explore themes including childhood, nature and journeys.　Adults can revel in the nostalgia of books they read as children or read t
South Korean cherry blossom festival begins in Jeju

TravelApr 1, 2016

South Korea's first cherry blossom festival of the year kicked off on Jeju Island Friday, with visitors hailing from around the country and overseas gathering to celebrate the origin of the globally cherished flower.The 25th "Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival" officially launched at Jeonnong-ro, about 3.3 kilometers east of Jeju International Airport, and will run through April 10. The festival is being hosted by the municipality of Jeju and organized by Jeju Tourism Association."Spring feast in Jeju
Classic, no-fuss sushi at Matsumoto

Food&BeverageApr 1, 2016

Sushi-ya spares the frills and focuses on tradition
Korean novel enthralls Mexican young adults

BooksApr 1, 2016

Positive reviews for “Wizard Bakery” are spreading via social media
Electric bike tour gives cyclists taste of city’s trendiest restaurants

TravelApr 1, 2016

AUSTIN, Texas — These cyclists don’t choke down PowerBars or Gatorade. They’re not interested in going fast or finishing first. And Spandex shorts? Forget it.　Frankly, they prefer a slow-moving roll, fueled by bacon ravioli, glazed Brussels sprouts and trendy cocktails. As for appropriate gear, a dress and high-heeled boots will do just fine.　“I was a little bit scared, because I’m not the most coordinated person,” said Nicole Khalife of New York, who, along with her friend Mary Kenney of Chicag
Gyeran mari (rolled omelet) with gim

Food&BeverageApr 1, 2016

This Korean rolled omelet, gyeran mari, is made with gim (dried seaweed sheet). 　Gyeran mari is a staple side dish that is typically made with chopped vegetables. This gim variation uses a whole gim sheet. Gyeran mari is made by cooking beaten eggs into a thin sheet until almost set, then folding in layers, and cutting into pretty, eye-catching slices. 　It’s an easy dish to whip up! The key to making gyeran mari that’s tender and delicious is to cook it over a gentle heat. If the heat is too hig
[Travel bits] Spring getaways

TravelApr 1, 2016

Spring hiking trips around the country　The Korea Tourism Organization has selected 10 hiking trails as “pleasant paths to stroll along” for the month of April.　Included in the list are the Ansan Jarak-gil on Seoul’s Mount Ansan, filled with cherry blossoms in the spring, the Namsan trail on Seoul’s Mount Namsan, the pathway next to Daecheongho Lake in Daejeon, South Chungcheong Province, and the Taehwagang River trail in Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province.　Also included is the fossil trail in Hwa
[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news

TravelApr 1, 2016

‘Brunch at the Park’ at Park Hyatt　Park Hyatt Seoul is presenting the “Brunch at the Park” promotion at its Italian restaurant Cornerstone, Cucina Italiana from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.　The brunch includes buffet-style appetizers and desserts; a main dish choice of fish of the day, steak, lobster, grilled lamb or beef burger; a glass of champagne, cocktail, or juice; and a cup of coffee or tea.　Buffet menus will change weekly. The brunch buffet is priced at 99,000 won for adults and 50,
Is Korea Asia's next casino tourism hub?

TravelMar 31, 2016

With China’s continued crackdown on corruption, revenue is plummeting at Asia’s major casino and gambling hub Macau. 　Meanwhile, the lackluster performance of Macau’s casino tourism is lending credence to Korea. Many investors argue that Korea is an ideal alternative destination that can attract tourists who want to gamble at casinos. 　Korea is pushing to increase its number of integrated resorts, which refer to large-scale resort complexes that include a wide-range of entertainment and leisure
ACRC briefs foreign firms on anticorruption policies

PeopleMar 31, 2016

The state-run anticorruption body on Wednesday held a policy briefing in which it introduced various anticorruption plans to foreign businesses in Korea.The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission also invited them to share problems and complaints about doing business here, during the annual briefing that was held at Hotel President in Jung-gu, Seoul. The ACRC has held the event since 2008.The focal point of the ACRC’s presentation was the Act on the Prevention of Illegal Solicitation, which