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The number of students in Japan learning the Korean language has increased. According to Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun, the number of highschools that teach the Korean language has tripled in the last ten years. "Hallyu has affected Japanese society, increasing the wish to communicate with the neighboring country regardless of politic conflicts between the two", the paper said. In Japan, students can choose one out of five foreign languages including Chinese and German, for their afterschool programs

A scene from "Aida" in which Amneris sings "My Strongest Suit". It is said to be the musical's "most colorful and showy" scene, according to the organizer. Ancient Egypt has come to life in Korea for a third time. When Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" first came to Seoul's LG Arts Center in 2005, the organizers, Seensee Company, never imagined there would be a second, let alone a third, production. This large-scale musical takes two months just to prepare the stage. But Keith Batten, associate director of "Aida", says one of the major reasons why they announced another run was because of the capital's new theater, the D-Cube Art Center in Sindorim

Actor Hyun Bin may have been missing in action in the actiing world these last few years, but he didn′t completely disappear from the public eye, as we were given glimpses into the actor′s life in uniform as a PR officer in the Marines. And although we much prefer seeing Hyun Bin on screen, Hyun Bin the soldier was certainly a sight to see as well. So, join us as we look back on some of Hyun Bin′s finest moments in uniform! Hyun Bin, the top shooterUpon entering the army in March 2011, Hyun Bin quickly rose in the ranks as a top shooter during training, proving he′s not a soldier just for show

Actor Hyun Bin returned to civilian life after serving out his mandatory military duties for two years, and fans couldn′t be more excited - and neither could we. So of course, the actor-turned-Marine-turned-actor had to be our Star of the Week! Hyun Bin went out on a bang, starring in the mega-hit drama,

Kim Cheol-wung, a pianist and North Korean defector, talks about his turbulent life. By Kwon Hyuk-jae A jazz serenade dedicated to a woman changed the life of a promising North Korean pianist. Kim Cheol-wung, a 38-year-old North Korean defector and visiting professor at the Paekche Institute of the Arts department of music, was among a group of talented pianists with bright futures in the communist regime. He was born to an elite family in Pyongyang. His dad was a secretary of the ruling Workers' Party and his mother, who was also a party member, was a university professor

2012 SEOUL PHOTO FESTIVALSeoul Museum of Art's main building near Deoksu Palace, its branch building near Gyeonghui Palace, Seoul City Hall and other venues in the capitalTo Dec. 30: The third edition of the annual photo exhibition is being held by the Seoul Metropolitan Government under the theme of "Village Community and Photo Archives" at a total of 23 venues across the capital. The main exhibition, divided into two parts, will be held at the Seoul Museum of Art's main building. Part one will feature 250 photos by 21 photojournalists and fine-art photographers that show both the past and present of Seoul

Hyun Bin who has recently been discharged from the army has received a love call from actress Park Han Byul . The December 7th broadcast of cable channel JTBC‘s “Entertainment Exclusive” showed staff coming to see Park Han Byul on set, shooting for a new CF. She managed to express her professionalism during the shooting session. When asked, “Is there a male celebrity that you want to work with on a CF?” Park Han Byul replied, “I heard Hyun Bin just discharged from the army

Several American media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, the Huffington Post, and NYMag have issued the reports about world-famous singer Psy‘s “Anti- American” past. It was reported that in 2002, an American armored vehicle killed two middle school girls during a training exercise. The incident later was ruled as an accident and the American soldiers were sentenced “not guilty”, setting off a lot of protests in South Korea. Later during a concert, Psy expressed his “Anti-American” attitude by smashing an American tank during a concert

Added the upcoming Korean movie "Jiseul"'s page to HanCinema database (2013)Directed by O MuelWith Lee Kyeong-joon, Moon Seok-beom, Yang Jeong-won,...SynopsisIn 1948, as the government issued the communists' eviction to the Jeju Island, the military invaded a calm and peaceful village. Running away from the military, the townsfolk get into the cave. They try to hide to survive but there seems no hope like the dark cave. As Time goes by, people are suffering from severe cold and hunger staying in the cave

G-Dragon and his fans joined forces to do a really good deed.On December 7, the Purme Foundation announced that "G-Dragon and G-Dragon′s fan community Kwon Ji Yong Supporters donated 10.95 million won." G-Dragon transferred 3.65 million won each to two bank accounts in support of the ′10,000 Won Miracle′. Members of Kwon Ji Yong Supporters also donated 3.65 million won.G-Dragon said, "It would be a very happy thing to have my small helping hand give hope to children. I hope more people will come to cross the threshold of donating, and start to learn the happiness of sharing with others