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Caroline Kennedy nominated as ambassador to Japan

PeopleJul 25, 2013

President Barack Obama announced Wednesday he is nominating former first daughter Caroline Kennedy as U.S. ambassador to Japan, offering the most famous living member of a prominent American family a new role of service to country.Kennedy, an attorney and bestselling book editor, is being rewarded for helping put Obama in the White House, where her father served until his assassination 50 years ago. If confirmed, she would be the first woman in a post where many other prominent Americans have se
[Newsmaker] U.K. greets youngest celebrity

Expat LivingJul 24, 2013

For British newspapers, a good story about the royal family sells, and they made the most of Monday’s birth of Prince William and Princess Kate’s new son. The Sun changed its “u” to an “o” to mark the birth, while three others splashed “It’s a Boy!” across their front pages.Fountains in London were lit up in blue, along with Niagara Falls and other landmarks in Canada and New Zealand.Away from the media scrum at the hospital, crowds flocked outside Buckingham Palace to catch a glimpse of an offi
Amis, Rushdie and McEwan appear together in New York

BooksJul 24, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) ― Put Salman Rushdie, Martin Amis and Ian McEwan on a stage and expect a night of high art and school boy humor, of reading, writing and Christopher Hitchens.And hysterical sex.The three literary stars, all in their 60s and friends for more than half their lives, appeared together Monday night at the 92nd Street Y on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Amis and McEwan were there to read from their latest novels, both now out in paperback. Rushdie handled the introductions and the question
U.S. to return stolen royal books to Sweden

BooksJul 24, 2013

NEW YORK (AFP) ― Two rare books that once belonged to the Swedish royal family and were stolen from the country’s National Library are to be handed back here on Wednesday.New York District Attorney Preet Bharara will present the two books, one of which is 330 years old, over to the library’s CEO Gunilla Herdenberg in a ceremony in Manhattan, officials said.The books, which have an estimated combined value of $100,000, were among at least 56 stolen from the library between 1995 and 2004 by the fo
Exhibition commemorates 60 years of peace on peninsula

CultureJul 24, 2013

A black-and-white picture of stone-faced soldiers, taken moments before battle. A poignant video clip showing American war veterans giving testimonies of the hardships they faced in Korea, thousands of miles away from home. These are only some of the 120 photographs and 60 videos on display at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. The exhibition, titled “Sixty Years After the Armistice (1953-2013),” is to commemorate the 60th year of peace since the Korean Armistice Agreement in 19
Drama-inspired tourist program offers Korean cooking class

CultureJul 24, 2013

Korean traditional culture is focus of newly launching ‘HAN STYLE’
Tongyeong: A seafood haven

TravelJul 24, 2013

Food in the Gyeongsang provinces has a reputation for being dull compared to other regions. But the port city of Tongyeong is an exception, having developed a unique culinary culture based on the plentiful fresh seafood available year round.“Tongyeong’s seafood tastes better than other coastal cities in Korea,” claimed a stall owner of a local fish market. Sea squirt tastes best in the spring and summer, and one of the best ways to try the seasonal exotic-looking delicacy is by way of bibimbap.
Tongyeong Iyagil offers vibrant culture at every turn

TravelJul 24, 2013

Trail connects birthplaces, museums of some of Korea’s greatest artists, while offering a breathtaking view of south coast
Park In-bee to drive Ferrari FF

PeopleJul 24, 2013

Park In-bee of South Korea, ranked first in the world in women’s golf, has received sponsorship to drive a Ferrari FF for a year.FMK Corp., the exclusive Ferrari and Maserati dealer in Korea, signed a one-year sponsorship with Park in its Ferrari showroom in Seoul on Wednesday. The 25-year-old is a Korean professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. Since April 15 she has been No. 1 in the women’s world golf rankings. Last year, she topped the list of LPGA players in both money earned and sco
Korean War veterans to visit Seoul for armistice anniversary

PeopleJul 24, 2013

Veterans who fought in the Korean War under the United Nations flag will visit South Korea to attend events marking the 60th anniversary of the armistice and share their stories, the state veterans’ service said Wednesday. The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said it has invited about 220 veterans and their families from 21 nations in appreciation for their service and sacrifice during the war and to show them the nation’s development. On Friday, they will pay tribute to fallen soldiers
Ex-boxing champ Emile Griffith dead

PeopleJul 24, 2013

NEW YORK (AFP) ― Former welterweight champion Emile Griffith, best known for the brutal 1962 world title fight that claimed the life of bitter rival Benny Paret, died Tuesday. He was 75.Griffith, who suffered from dementia, died at a care facility in New York, the International Boxing Hall of Fame confirmed in a statement. “Emile Griffith was a gifted athlete and a truly great boxer,” Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy said. “Outside of the ring, he was as great a gentleman as he was
Korea Herald, Asia Society Korea Center to hold forum

PeopleJul 24, 2013

The Korea Herald and the Asia Society Korea Center will jointly hold a monthly forum from September. Chon Shi-yong, managing editor of The Korea Herald, and Yvonne Yoon-Hee Kim, executive director of the Asia Society Korea Center, signed a memorandum of understanding on the forum at Herald Corp. in Seoul on Wednesday. Luncheon lectures have been hosted by the Asia Society’s Korea office since June 2008 on the third Tuesday of every month, dealing with major current issues as topics. Speakers hav
William, Kate, show off their royal newborn son

PeopleJul 24, 2013

Prince William and his wife Kate presented their newborn son to the world for the first time Tuesday, drawing whoops and wild applause from well-wishers as they revealed the new face of the British monarchy _ though not, yet, his name.“We're still working on a name. So we'll have that as soon as we can,” William told scores of reporters gathered outside St. Mary's Hospital as he cradled the child.The young family's debut public appearance was the moment the world's media had been waiting for, b
Artists strive to beat the ‘Urban Heat’

Expat LivingJul 23, 2013

Is summer sapping your strength? The International Artists is running an exhibition on just that in Seoul. “Urban Heat,” which runs until Aug. 4, will include work by 13 artists from nine countries. IAC director Mike Stewart said that the paintings on show included some flown in from Ireland and the U.K.The exhibition started Tuesday, but has a formal opening on Saturday, with performances including reggae, DJs and spoken word starting at 8 p.m. There will also be a life drawing class in the gal
‘Popcorn’ ― a fun, deadly romp

Expat LivingJul 23, 2013

Are you entertained by sex and violence? “Popcorn,” on this weekend at Seoul’s White Box Theatre, shows just what a giggle they can be. Oscar-winning Hollywood director Bruce Delamitri has capitalized on this, having stuffed his movies with guns, sex and gore. High on success and Playboy bunnies, he returns home from the awards only to discover that his art has sparked a rather ugly creativity in others. Two of his biggest fans have paid him a surprise visit, and are demanding a screen-test of t