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354 storiesEva Marie Saint, Oscar Winner for ‘On the Waterfront,’ Dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, an Oscar-winning actor known for “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles at 102. Her publicist, Jeff Sanderson, said the cause was natural causes and that she was surrounded by …
Cornell trustees tap Sally Yates to review handling of sex assault claims
Cornell University trustees announced Tuesday that Sally Yates, a former deputy U.S. attorney general, will lead an independent review of how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints, including the alleged 2024 assault of a forme…
Korea culture minister urges strict law enforcement over threats to 'Assassin(s)' cast
Culture minister Choi Hwi-young said on Oct 5 that criticism of the film “Assassin(s)” is free but that threatening its creators destroys democracy, and that he has asked police to protect the cast and crew and strictly enforce the law agai…
Police begin protection for actor Yoo Hae-jin amid ‘Assassin(s)’ controversy
Seongbuk Police Station in Seoul began safety measures for actor Yoo Hae-jin on Oct 6 after his agency requested protection, issuing him a smartwatch, registering him in the 112 emergency system and strengthening patrols near his home. The …
French teen loses hand in school protest clash; over 5,000 detained
A 15-year-old male student lost a hand in a serious injury during a clash with security forces in the northern French city of Reims on Oct. 5, as high-school students continue blockading schools in protests across France. A police crowd-con…
Busan International Film Festival opens 31st edition with 247 invited films
The 31st Busan International Film Festival opened on the evening of Oct. 6 at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae district and runs through Oct. 15. Organisers invited 247 films from 59 countries, with 316 screenings in all including the co…
American actress Eva Marie Saint dies at 102
American actress Eva Marie Saint, an Oscar winner for her role in Elia Kazan's 1954 film “On the Waterfront,” died at the age of 102. Kommersant, citing Deadline, reported she died on 6 October at her home in Los Angeles surrounded by her f…
Nippon Ham to cut Schauessen pack weight by 10g, keeping price unchanged
Nippon Ham said it will reduce the contents of its flagship “Schauessen” sausages from 117 grams to 107 grams per pack for deliveries from October 1, leaving the reference retail price of 702 yen including tax for two bundles unchanged — an…
Mezzo-soprano Kim Cheong-ja, first Korean to debut in European opera, dies at 82
Mezzo-soprano Kim Cheong-ja, a former professor at Korea National University of Arts who became the first Korean to debut on a European opera stage in 1970, died on Oct. 5 at age 82, her students said. She died at St. Luke’s Hospital in Yon…
Busan film festival opens 31st edition; Michelle Yeoh takes Asian Filmmaker award
The 31st Busan International Film Festival opened on the evening of October 6 with a red-carpet ceremony at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan, and runs until October 15. Actress Kim Min-ha hosted the opening ceremony, and Michel…
BTS plays first Peru concerts in Lima as city briefly names 'BTS Avenue'
BTS is to perform at Estadio San Marcos in Lima on Oct 7 and Oct 9–10 on its world tour “ARIRANG”, the group’s first shows in Peru since its 2013 debut, according to agency Big Hit Music. Lima’s Santiago de Surco district has temporarily re…
Setouchi industrial art festival opens at factories in Okayama and Ehime
The Setouchi Industrial Art Festival, which exhibits artworks at industrial sites in Okayama and Ehime prefectures, has opened, with viewing tours at a marine engine parts factory in Tamano, Okayama, and at a waste treatment facility of Ono…
Gumi multiplex pulls “The Assassins” amid party pressure over history claims
A multiplex in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, stopped screening “The Assassins” on Oct 6, and CGV said the decision was made by the branch, which it says is not directly operated. The same day, 20 People Power Party lawmakers from Daegu a…
Cornell Faculty Introduce No-Confidence Resolution; Students Target President
Members of Cornell University's faculty have introduced a resolution for a vote of no confidence in the university administration over its handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity house. The resolution is expected to …
Seoul police chief vows strict action over threats to “Assassins” actors
Seoul police chief Go Beom-seok said on October 6 that harm or threats against actors of “Assassins” will be handled strictly under the law and that criminal allegations will be met with a strict response if confirmed; he said no request ha…
World Gyeongju Forum on culture-led prosperity to open Oct 8-9 in Gyeongju
The 2026 World Gyeongju Forum will be held on Oct 8-9 at the Hwabaek Convention Center (HICO) in Gyeongju, the culture ministry said, under the theme “shared prosperity and shared growth led by culture in a time of global transition.” Kyung…
Kore-eda presents “Look Back” at Busan film festival press conference
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda and four actors presented the film “Look Back,” a Gala Presentation at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, at a press conference on Oct. 7 at the Busan Cinema Center's BIFF Hill in Haeundae-gu, Busan. Kore…
Film side denies health issues after Kim Hye-ja coughs at Busan red carpet
Actress Kim Hye-ja, 85, appeared at the opening ceremony red carpet of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct 6, where she coughed several times and was helped as she walked, prompting online concern about her health. The film’s …
Yongin's Jungang Market to hold 8th Starlight Night Market on Oct. 16-18
Yongin city said the 8th Starlight Night Market (별빛마당 야시장) will run from Oct. 16 to 18 at Yongin Jungang Market, with arts performances, food stalls and a flea market. An opening ceremony is set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 16. Official and business …
“Assassins” passes 2 million admissions amid history distortion row
The Korean film “Assassins”, about the 1974 shooting of first lady Yuk Young-soo, passed 2 million cumulative admissions on Oct 3, the 11th day after its Sept 23 release, distributor Hive Media Corp said. The milestone came as the film rema…