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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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Painting to ease pain of trafficked women
Korean creates art course to help Nepali women move on from sexual abuseBeginning to heal following the horrors of abuse or, worse, sexual slavery may seem an insurmountable task. But Soyon Thompson has been helping a handful of Nepali women confront this challenge through a new art course in Kathma
Sept. 28, 2011
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Vegan bake sale aids Africa
A Seoul restaurant has raised 1.2 million won ($1,000) for people in the Horn of Africa in just three hours by selling cakes. Vegan treats sold by Suji’s restaurant in Itaewon included chocolate thin mints, pumpkin bread, cinnamon rolls, macaroons and chai cupcakes. Donations raised from the sales w
Sept. 28, 2011
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Seoul Warriors kick-off for biracial kids
Seoul Warriors enjoyed a double triumph on Sunday as they donated almost 2 million won to charity before beating defending champions Daegu Phoenix. The American football team donated the cash to help support disadvantaged youths of mixed race in Korea through the Pearl S. Buck Foundation. The team’s
Sept. 28, 2011
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Further N. Korean provocations could be on the horizon: Adm. Willard
WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) -- The military commander in charge of U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific region expressed concern Tuesday that North Korea will resume belligerence related to its ongoing power succession.“The dynamics surrounding succession and, you know, most importantly, the prospect of con
North KoreaSept. 28, 2011
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‘Environment crucial even in downturns’
Chief of world’s largest environmental network warns on ‘exporting problems’Dark clouds gathering over the world economy are an ominous sign for environmental conservationists, because when the economy is bad, governments tend to toss environmental issues on the backburner. However, Ashok Khosla, pr
Social AffairsSept. 28, 2011
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Housewife ordered to pay 10 million in divorce for obsession with education
A housewife’s obsession with her children’s education has led a Seoul court to order she pay 10 million won ($8,500) to her husband in a rare divorce ruling, the family court said Wednesday. The case highlights the excessive attention paid to children’s education by many parents in South Korea.The S
Social AffairsSept. 28, 2011
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Lee's in-law faces fraud inquiry
A relative of President Lee Myung-bak is being investigated on charges of fraud and investment in illegal gaming operations with vast sums of money, police officials said Wednesday.The latest scandal comes amid numerous investigations into Lee’s aides, prompting him to call for unsparing investigati
Social AffairsSept. 28, 2011
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Right-wing lawyer drops Seoul mayoral bid
A right-wing lawyer said Wednesday that he has decided to pull out of the Seoul mayor race due to his lackluster approval rating and conflicts over his campaign vision among supporters.Lee Seog-yeon had been considered as a potential contender against an independent front-runner in the liberal bloc,
PoliticsSept. 28, 2011
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Former presidential aide arrested over corruption scandal
A Seoul court issued a warrant to formally arrest a former senior presidential aide on suspicions of receiving money in a corruption scandal involving a suspended savings bank.The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant for Kim Du-woo late Tuesday, citing concern that he could flee.Kim was a
Social AffairsSept. 28, 2011
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Lee appoints SBS official as public relations aide
President Lee Myung-bak has appointed Choi Geum-rak, head of broadcast support at SBS, top aide for public relations, Yonhap News reported on Tuesday.Born in Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province, Choi graduated from Seoul National University as a trade major, joined broadcaster MBC and worked in editing
PoliticsSept. 27, 2011
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GNP chairman Hong to visit Gaeseong
Chairman of the Grand National Party Hong Joon-pyo will make a one-day visit to the Gaeseong Industrial Complex in North Korea this Friday.Though the Unification Ministry here has not yet announced its stance, Hong’s visit has already been approved by the North Korean government, according to party
PoliticsSept. 27, 2011
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Lee orders unsparing probe into aides
President Lee Myung-bak on Tuesday broke his silence on his aides’ alleged misdeeds by ordering the Justice Ministry to investigate the possible bribery cases thoroughly and quickly.Lee instructed relevant government agencies to devise ways to prevent and deal with such irregularities, prompting the
PoliticsSept. 27, 2011
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Park denies allegations on his civic activities
Civil activist Park Won-soon, who seeks the liberal camp’s sole candidacy next week, set out to defend himself against financial and ethical charges posed against him.“I understand that the public may well request a certain level of frugality and integrity from a civil activist candidate,” Park said
PoliticsSept. 27, 2011
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Trilateral secretariat officially opens in Seoul
South Korea collaborated with Japan and China in launching the Trilateral Cooperative Secretariat Tuesday. Attending the ceremony, South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan said the trilateral body will “play a vital role” in the “systemized mechanism for peace and prosperity of Northeast Asia.”Th
Foreign AffairsSept. 27, 2011
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Na within touching distance of Park
Lawmaker’s key strategy in mayoral race is to challenge welfare issuesNow that she has clinched the Grand National Party’s nomination for Seoul mayor, Rep. Na Kyung-won closing in on Park Won-soon, the current frontrunner.“The party shall hold its Supreme Council meeting late on Tuesday and confirm
PoliticsSept. 27, 2011
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Lawmakers oppose OTC drug sales
The Cabinet’s approval of over-the-counter drug sales outside pharmacies is facing opposition from lawmakers, with the prospect of the relevant bill passing the National Assembly appearing dim. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is seeking to push the pharmaceutical law revision through the parliame
Social AffairsSept. 27, 2011
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Asbestos risk threatens baseball schedule
The Environment Ministry plans to request that related organizations suspend the use of five baseball fields used in national league games, where a civic group claimed harmful asbestos was detected, officials said Tuesday.Later in the day, officials from relevant ministries, the Korea Baseball Organ
Social AffairsSept. 27, 2011
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Disgraced soprano sues SNU for reinstatement
Former music professor and acclaimed soprano Kim In-hei has sued Seoul National University to get her job back.In filings to Seoul Administrative Court, Kim, who was dismissed from SNU for abusing her students, defended her alleged violence as disciplinary action. She also claimed that the school’s
Social AffairsSept. 27, 2011
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Weather agency to forecast flu probabilities
The state’s weather agency will provide the probabilities of catching a cold along with their forecasts, in an effort to help citizens’ maintain their health, said officials on Tuesday.The Korea Meteorological Administration will offer a national flu report on the possibility of catching a cold or t
Social AffairsSept. 27, 2011
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Defense budget up to raise combat readiness
No money set aside for project to purchase presidential airplaneThe government has earmarked some 33.15 trillion won ($28.13 billion) for the 2012 defense budget, up 5.6 percent from this year’s budget, aiming to make the military “truly combat-ready,” officials said Tuesday.It seeks to set aside 23
DefenseSept. 27, 2011