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Young people prefer to binge-watch than wait for new episodes: poll

CultureFeb 18, 2016

Twenty-somethings in South Korea say they would rather pull an all-nighter watching an entire season of "Signal" than wait for new episodes each week, a survey showed Thursday.Univ Tomorrow, a fashion and lifestyle magazine for college-aged students, and the Future Broadcast Research Center of the terrestrial network MBC surveyed 954 women and men in their 20s from October to November. They found that 60.5 percent prefer to watch many-hours worth of TV in one sitting than be constrained to one e
K-culture supporters group organized in Russia

CultureFeb 18, 2016

A group of local Russians has launched an organization to introduce and support the Korean culture wave of hallyu, which has been earning widespread popularity in Russia.The newly organized "K-culture supporters" have begun full-fledged activities after a launching ceremony at a Russian hotel on Tuesday (local time) in a bid to assist cultural exchanges between South Korea and Russia while supporting the spread of hallyu.The 17-member organization includes figures representing the Russian cultur
'Coloring the Universe' illuminates stunning images of space

BooksFeb 18, 2016

Few things in life are more vibrant, more beautiful and more majestic than images of space. Thankfully, “Coloring the Universe: An Insider’s Look at Making Spectacular Images of Space” by Travis A. Rector, Kimberly Arcand and Megan Watzke presents everything from nebulae, supernovas, distant galaxies and beyond in one jaw-dropping book.　“Vision is the richest of the senses, and we are used to interpreting the endless colors and varied textures of the world around us through our eyes,” writes Dr.
In 'Shylock Is My Name,' Jacobson gives notorious character his say

BooksFeb 18, 2016

If God hadn’t put a halt to the proceedings, would Abraham have actually sacrificed Isaac? If Portia hadn’t told Shylock that his pound of flesh couldn’t include even one drop of blood, would he have really killed Antonio?　I’ve never thought to ask those questions. But Howard Jacobson does, in his stimulating -- if uneven -- novel “Shylock is My Name,” a retelling of Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.” It joins Jeanette Winterson’s take on “The Winter’s Tale,” becoming the second published n
'Coconut Cowboy' is a weird, silly ride

BooksFeb 18, 2016

It is just possible that despite or maybe because of buffoonish plots, outlandish characters and slapstick comedy, Tim Dorsey’s novels may be masquerading for carefully researched history lessons about Florida."Coconut Cowboy" by Tim Dorsey (Morrow)　Make no mistake, “Coconut Cowboy” is just as weird and funny and silly as Dorsey’s other 19 novels about Serge A. Storms, the serial killer who is the ultimate defender of Florida and scourge of bad behavior. But Serge’s love for Florida has him cons
Contemporary 'Indiana Jones' on mission to save antiquities

CultureFeb 18, 2016

VANCOUVER (AFP) - A technology-wielding archeologist billed as a real-world “Indiana Jones” called Tuesday for an online platform that entices just about anyone to help find undiscovered treasures and defend archeological wonders.　Sarah Parcak envisions a 21st century army of citizen scientists to battle the looting and destruction of the world's antiquities.　And now, thanks to winning this year’s coveted TED Prize, her wish may just come true.　“We are at a tipping point with our cultural herita
Expats take Black History Month celebrations to Seoul

Expat LivingFeb 18, 2016

Black History Month celebrations will take place in Seoul next week, with further recognition coming in May. The American Center Korea will be hosting their Mission Speaker Program on Feb. 25 in honor of Black History Month, pinned each year to February, to encourage understanding and awareness of an important component of American history. Robert Ogburn, head of public affairs for the American Embassy, has said their program will reach out to those in the Korean community hoping to find out mor
TNKR helps open doors for N.K. refugees

Expat LivingFeb 17, 2016

A passion for freedom, innovation and a group of enthusiastic volunteers is all it takes to make a difference for North Korean refugees, according to Casey Lartigue and Lee Eun-koo, cofounders and codirectors of Teach North Korean Refugees.The nongovernmental organization will hold the third TNKR English Speech Contest on Feb. 27, another milestone in the organization’s three-year journey. “I’ve always been someone interested in freedom, and when you create opportunities, how do you do it so tha
Vera Wang brings Modigliani, Giacometti to N.Y. runway

FashionFeb 17, 2016

NEW YORK (AFP) -- Designer to the stars Vera Wang shored up her artistic clout Tuesday by sending models down the New York runway in towering platforms and elongated cuts inspired by Modigliani and Giacometti.　Wang, best known for designing wedding gowns for the rich and famous, presented a collection steeped in the lean, sculptural image of the European artists, whose modernist masterpieces fetch record prices.The Vera Wang Fall 2016 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York on Tues
Instant gratification: Fast fashion revolution

FashionFeb 17, 2016

NEW YORK (AFP) -- New York Fashion Week this season has put “click and buy” on the map, revolutionizing the antiquated global fashion calendar with clothes that now can be ordered straight from the catwalk.　For more than 100 years, the world of high fashion has been divided up into four seasons – spring-summer, autumn-winter. 　Designers debut their collections at fashion week, fashion magazines write them up and go to print a few months before the clothes are available to buy in boutiques -- six
German shorthaired pointer wins Westminster dog show

CultureFeb 17, 2016

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- A German shorthaired pointer named CJ won “Best in Show” at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York on Tuesday, besting more than 2,700 contestants over the two-day competition. 　Westminster, which is the second longest continuously running sporting event in the United States behind the Kentucky Derby, drew entries from nearly 200 breeds and varieties and more than a dozen countries this year. 　“He was born for this,” said owner Valerie Nunes-Atkinson, from T
Stroll through royal palaces under moonlight

CultureFeb 17, 2016

Royal palaces in Seoul to open in the evenings from March to October
Hanji culture festival opens in Sydney

CultureFeb 16, 2016

A festival for traditional Korean paper, known as "hanji," opened in Sydney on Monday for a two-week run to introduce its beauty and attraction to Australian visitors.The "2016 Hanji Culture Festival in Sydney" opened at the Korean Cultural Center, where hanji fashion shows, workshops and other related events are being held.A Korean traditional dance was performed at the opening ceremony, with 10 Australian models appearing in a fashion show wearing 50 hanji ensembles for some 250 attendees.The
Hilfiger makes N.Y. Fashion Week splash with 'It' girl Gigi

FashionFeb 16, 2016

Tommy Hilfiger kicked off New York Fashion Week day five by sending model-of-the-moment Gigi Hadid down an ocean-liner themed catwalk.　Hilfiger, who has turned affordable but fashionable apparel into a global empire, is known for his flamboyant Fashion Week shows, which each season transport the Armory on Park Avenue into a spectacular set.　“Years back, in the ’20s, the ’30s, when the people would travel trans-Atlantic they would get dressed properly,” the 64-year-old design king told AFP ahead
Western brands want in on K-beauty action

FashionFeb 16, 2016

Diem Xuan Nguyen was instantly hooked on cushion foundations when a Korean friend of her mother gave one to her last year."I love how light it felt, especially in the summer," said the 27-year-old Vietnamese-American living in Seoul. "Foundations can be like a layer of ganache, but a cushion is like a souffle. The downside is coverage and shade range -- not much beyond 'pale' and 'darker pale.'"In layman's terms, foundation is the skin-colored makeup that renders your skintone even and complexio