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#Parasite interpreter(LEAD) 'Parasite' director Bong's interpreter Choi receives prestigious diplomacy award
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout; ADDS more info in last 2 paras) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Choi Sung-jae, known for her eloquent interpretation for director Bong J... 17:21 Jul. 01 -
#Hong KongStudents, civic groups boycott 'Mulan' in support of Hong Kong protests related article
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean university students and civic groups declared a boycott of the movie "Mulan" on Wednesday in support of the democracy protests in Hong Kong. Several studen... 17:10 Jul. 01 -
#Parasite interpreterDirector Bong's interpreter Choi to get prestigious diplomacy award
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Choi Sung-jae, known for her eloquent interpretation for director Bong Joon-ho of the Oscar-winning film "Parasite," was set to receive an annual diplomacy... 11:05 Jul. 01 -
#Parasite'Parasite' cast, crew invited to join academy related article
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- The cast and lead crew of director Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning "Parasite" were invited to join the U.S. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, according to the Holl... 10:31 Jul. 01 -
#PeninsulaSummer zombie blockbuster 'Peninsula' sold to 185 overseas markets related article
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- "Peninsula," the sequel to director Yeon Sang-ho's 2016 zombie blockbuster "Train to Busan," has been sold to over 180 overseas markets, according to its distributor on T... 10:08 Jun. 30 -
#JIMFFJecheon music film fest to be held online this year due to coronavirus
JECHEON, South Korea, June 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest international festival of music films, annually hosted by the central city of Jecheon, will be held online this year, due to the coro... 17:55 Jun. 29 -
#SunmiSunmi goes hopelessly romantic in summer dance number 'Pporappippam' related article
By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- Since her full-fledged solo departure from Wonder Girls in 2017, K-pop songstress Sunmi has taken on striking concepts of feminist empowerment in her su... 17:07 Jun. 29 -
BLACKPINK becomes highest-charting K-pop act on Spotify's Global Top 50 related article
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK became the hightest-charting K-pop group on Spotify's main chart with "How You Like That," the latest single from the group's upcoming studio album, according t... 11:53 Jun. 29 -
Weeklong online edition of KCON attracts large virtual crowd: company related article
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- This year's online edition of KCON, a major K-pop and Korean culture festival series held overseas every year, attracted 4 million viewers, far more than the combined num... 11:34 Jun. 29 -
BLACKPINK's new song tops iTunes charts in 60 nations
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's latest song ranked No. 1 on iTunes charts in 60 nations, its management agency said Saturday, a day after the release of "How You Like That."... 13:13 Jun. 27 -
#coronavirusMud festival to go online amid virus pandemic
BORYEONG, South Korea, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The Boryeong Mud Festival, one of South Korea's most popular local festivals, will be held online this year due to the new coronavirus pandemic. Festiv... 09:00 Jun. 27 -
K-pop group Seventeen's 'Heng:Garae' sells over 1 mln copies related article
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Seventeen's latest record "Heng:Garae" has sold more than 1 million copies within just five days of its release, according to the band's label on Friday. ... 17:26 Jun. 26 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ---------------- (LEAD) Jeju Air's Eastar Jet takeover faces growing uncertainty over unpaid wages, viru... 17:10 Jun. 26 -
#BLACKPINKBLACKPINK wants to deliver message of hope in 'How You Like That' related article
By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- Members of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK said Friday they felt a deeper sense of responsibility when releasing their new song, "How You Like That." "T... 16:22 Jun. 26 -
#art forgery(2nd LD) Top court confirms artist not guilty of fraud for selling heavily assisted paintings
(ATTN: UPDATES with comments from Cho, reactions from art experts at bottom) SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday confirmed a ruling that cleared a singer-painter of fraud for ... 18:26 Jun. 25 -
#ballet festivalCoronavirus offers rare chance for overseas Korean ballet stars to perform together at home
By Kim Boram SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Due to the coronavirus outbreak, nearly all concerts, recitals and theater performances have been canceled around the world, with ballet companies, orchestra... 18:15 Jun. 25 -
#Buddhist paintings to return from USJoseon Dynasty-era Buddhist paintings to return home from U.S.
SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Four Buddhist paintings from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), which were illegally shipped out of the country soon after the 1950-53 Korean War, will be brought back home ... 15:35 Jun. 25 -
#art forgery(LEAD) Top court confirms artist not guilty of fraud for selling heavily assisted paintings
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 3-5; ADDS photo) SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday confirmed a ruling that cleared a singer-painter of fraud for selling his paintings ... 15:08 Jun. 25 -
#art forgeryTop court confirms artist not guilty of fraud for selling heavily assisted paintings
SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday confirmed a ruling that cleared a singer-painter of fraud for selling his paintings created with the help of assistants. Cho Young-nam, o... 11:56 Jun. 25
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Culture
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Love, quantified: K-pop super fans keen on competitive goals, numeric milestones
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(News Focus) Amid growing IPO rumblings, Big Hit shifts away from heavy reliance on BTS
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BTS cements presence in world music scene with 4th Billboard win
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'Parasite' jumps to No. 4 at North American box office after Oscar wins
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Fake news another hurdle in tackling coronavirus in S. Korea
