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Winners Of 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards

MBC has hosted its annual glamorous and fun award show to celebrate its top entertainment programs and talent!

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S. Korean opposition presidential hopefuls beat Ban Ki-moon in virtual race: poll

​Two major presidential hopefuls in South Korea's biggest opposition party beat outgoing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a simulated presidential election, a local survey showed on Thursday.

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South Korea court issues arrest warrant for daughter of President Park's friend

A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for Chung Yoo-ra, the daughter of President Park Geun-hye's friend, Choi Soon-sil, who is in custody and on trial in an influence-peddling scandal that led parliament to vote to impeach Park.

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Rising S.Korean presidential hopeful argues for balanced diplomacy, dialogue with DPRK, fair society

Lee Jae-myung, mayor of Seongnam, a city to the southeast of South Korean capital Seoul, made a meteoric rise in recent presidential polls over his outspoken comments on a scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye.

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“Missing 9” Releases More Stills And Character Details For EXO’s Chanyeol

After releasing character stills of the main cast for the upcoming drama “Missing 9,” MBC has also released the latest stills of EXO’s Chanyeol.

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Parliament starts questioning business tycoons on scandal

​South Korea's eight major business tycoons appeared before the National Assembly on Tuesday in line with the probe into a corruption and influence-peddling scandal involving President Park Geun-hye and her confidante.

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Lee Cho Hee Lives Every Fangirl’s Fantasy In The First Teaser For ‘7 First Kisses’!

Lotte Duty Free has put together the ultimate dream team of men into one web drama! The greatest of hallyu stars have come together making fangirls dreams come true.

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Korean-Chinese drama starring Lee Da-hae records high viewership

South Korean actress Lee Da-hae's latest Korean-Chinese TV drama "Best Lover" has accumulated more than one hundred million views on a Chinese online broadcaster, her agency said Monday.

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S. Korea worries about economic uncertainties after Trump's presidential win

​South Korea's top central banker expressed worries on Friday about economic uncertainties after Donald Trump's presidential win in the United States.

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At Samsung Electronics, Lee signals more board power in nod to investors

Jay Y. Lee, de facto head of South Korea's sprawling Samsung Group, accelerated taking a board seat at flagship unit Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) partly because of investor pressure to improve governance, two people familiar with the matter said.

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Film review: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk – Ang Lee’s ‘hyperreal’ vision of war

Based on Ben Fountain’s 2012 novel, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk follows a group of Iraq war veterans who return to the US in 2004 for a brief victory tour, following an intense firefight for which they were awarded commendations.

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I can sniff acting talent from 2km away, says director Lee Ang

Oscar-winning director Lee Ang had no qualms casting rookie actor Joe Alwyn in the titular lead role of his new movie Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.

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Samsung's heir apparent appointed to board member after Note 7 crisis

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, an heir apparent of the biggest South Korean company, was appointed on Thursday to board of directors after a fiasco of its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone dented the company's third-quarter earnings.

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Traditional temple dance winning young hearts in Taiwan's Penghu County

​Lee Hsien-ning, a diver from Penghu County in Taiwan, has become a star recently. However, he made his name with his feet on dry land.

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PM Lee's health scare exposes Singapore's leadership uncertainty

One of Singapore's greatest strengths is its predictability: in a region where coups and economic meltdowns are not uncommon, it has long been a haven of stability for investors and businesses.

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Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong will take medical leave until Aug. 29

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be on medical leave and will resume his duties on Aug. 29, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on Monday.

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Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong completes rally after taking ill

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong drew a standing ovation from a relieved audience when he resumed his National Day Rally speech last night, after he was suddenly taken ill while addressing the nation on live television.