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South Korea's last circus, Dongchoon, holds up as it marks centennial
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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The golden age of circuses Founded in 1925, Dongchoon is Korea's oldest circus. In the golden ages of South Korean circuses in the 1960s when most households still had no TVs, Dongchoon travelled across the country, wowing audiences with then...
8 things you should know before moving to South Korea
allkpop
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Living abroad can be an exciting adventure, but it also comes with its own set of surprises, especially when moving to a country like South Korea. If you're planning on relocating to Seoul, it's important to prepare not just mentally and...
Photos of South Korea's last circus
Santa Maria Times - California
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Such entertainments peaked before most South Korean homes had televisions. They had animal acts, magic shows, acrobatic performances and singing and acting on stage. Then the audiences faded, and the performers left the circuses to work in TV and...
Photos of South Korea’s last circus
SRN News
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June 19, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix ANSAN, South Korea (AP) — The century-old Dongchoon Circus Troupe is the last circus in South Korea. Such entertainments peaked before most South Korean homes had televisions. They had animal acts, magic shows, acrobatic...
Japan’s Kao ramps up Asia makeup push as China, South Korea brands rise
KrASIA
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June 19, 2025
Japan’s Kao is making a renewed marketing push for cosmetics brand Kate across Asia, quintupling promotional expenses there and underlining its Japanese identity on social media to try to fend off rapidly rising Chinese and South Korean...
Fitness Still A Work In Progress For Speedy Tigers - Sarjit
Bernama
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June 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 – National men’s hockey head coach Sarjit Singh admits that his players’ fitness levels are still well below the standard required to match top Asian sides like South Korea, Japan, and China. While the Speedy Tigers have...
Art Basel Diary: star brings K-pop magic, scents and sensibility, and Liam Gallagher’s romantic side
The Art Newspaper
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June 18, 2025
Bringing a touch of K-pop (art) to Basel Screams could be heard throughout the fair’s Unlimited section earlier this week as fans of the mega K-pop band BTS tried to catch a glimpse of group member RM on a visit to the ArtCube, a swanky lounge...
NCT’s Doyoung takes home his first music show win for “Memory” on ‘Show Champion’
allkpop
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NCT’s Doyoung took home his first music show trophy with his latest song. For the week of June 18 KST, the top 5 nominees for the 'Champion Song' on MBC's 'Show Champion' were the artist’s “Memory,” SEVENTEEN’s “Thunder,” QWER’s “Dear,” KISS OF...
Solo Leveling successor’s live-action movie gets official release date
ARY News
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June 18, 2025
For anime fans around the world, Solo Leveling may still be riding high in popularity, but its successor, Omniscient Reader, is making headlines with a major update about a live-action film and an upcoming anime adaptation. The live-action movie...
Design Miami Announces 2025 Programming, Including New Event in Seoul
Art in America
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June 18, 2025
Design Miami recently announced its events for its 20th anniversary year, including a new initiative which aims to highlight local design communities. Design Miami will hold a one-day event in Aspen in July, a new 14-day exhibition in Seoul in...
Japanese music star MIYAVI cast in Korean drama
allkpop
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Japanese music star MIYAVI is set to begin his Korean entertainment activities. According to a SPOTV News report on June 18, MIYAVI has been cast in the upcoming drama 'How to Become a Building Owner in Korea' (working title, written by Oh Han Ki,...
'I want to see what my limits are': Retired Paralympian swimmer Theresa Goh is back in a new sport
Channel News Asia
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June 18, 2025
"I also then wonder - I've been at the top and I've got a Paralympic medal, why am I still doing this?" she added. Goh also shared how stress affected her during early competitions. Where nerves in swimming can be channeled into the pool, it is...
D-Wave Stock Gets A Price Target Hike On Scoring South Korea Quantum Deal: Stock Up 85% Year-To-Date, But Retail Remains Wary
myMotherLode - California
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Benchmark’s David Williams raised the price target, citing a strategic MOU with South Korean partners that could drive significant revenue. Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) gained nearly 2% in Wednesday’s pre-market trading session after the...
500 Days To Dakar 2026: A Bold Celebration Of Youth, Sport And African Identity
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Today marks 500 days to go until the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026 – the first Olympic event to take place on African soil. To mark the milestone, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC) is rolling out a series of...
NewJeans appeal to go independent rejected by Seoul High Court, as latest ruling enforces exclusive contracts with HYBE’s ADOR
Music Business Worldwide
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June 18, 2025
NewJeans can’t shake an injunction banning them from participating in “independent entertainment activities” without approval from HYBE-owned label ADOR. On Tuesday (June 17), the Seoul High Court rejected an appeal filed by the five members of...
entertainment Overzealous fans: Chen Zheyuan left stunned by woman's hug at event, I-dle's Yuqi mobbed at Macau airport
Asiaone
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June 18, 2025
Chen Zheyuan left stunned by woman's hug at event At a beauty brand event in Xi'an, China, on June 16, Chinese actor Chen Zheyuan was all smiles until an uncomfortable interaction with a fan on the job. In a video circulating on Chinese social...
Seoul Arts Center video platform Digital Stage lets classical musical lovers relive favorite performances
Korea JoungAng Daily
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June 18, 2025
Published: 18 Jun. 2025, 16:33 Korean pianist Yunchan Lim performs at the Apple Music Classical launching event at a venue in Jung District, central Seoul, on Jan. 29. 2024. [YONHAP] Classical music lovers can soon relive the meteoric rise of...
South Korea's Koramco targets 1GW data center capacity by 2032
Data Center Dynamics
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South Korea real estate investment firm Koramco Asset Management Co. is set to target the data center sector and invest heavily in growing its presence locally. The Korea Economic Daily reports the real estate giant plans to invest 10 trillion won...
Art Basel’s Soft Opening Belies Strong, Swift Sales Across Tiers
The New York Observer
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June 18, 2025
For the 2025 edition of Art Basel, Katharina Grosse took over Messeplatz with her large-scale painting installation, CHOIR. Jens Ziehe/Photographie There were sales aplenty during Art Basel’s First Choice preview yesterday (June 17), but little...
Leaders of South Korea, Japan reaffirm trilateral cooperation with US in first summit
Hankyoreh
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June 18, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Canada’s Kananaskis on June 17, 2025. (Kim Tae-hyeong/Hankyoreh) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung had his...