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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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Gaming not just for kids
Adults make up large number of online multiplayer gamersComputer games were often considered strictly for kids. An adult staring mindlessly at a PC screen, slashing monsters and upgrading character levels would be looked down upon, if not ridiculed as a man-child. But as game-loving children turn into adolescents and then adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, gaming transforms into a mainstream pastime, especially in South Korea where high-speed Internet connections are plentiful and a slew of cash-
Sept. 14, 2012
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Gaming no longer child’s play
Computer games were often considered strictly for kids. An adult staring mindlessly at a PC screen, slashing monsters and upgrading character levels would be looked down upon, if not ridiculed as a man-child. But as game-loving children turn into adolescents and then adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, gaming transforms into a mainstream pastime, especially in South Korea where high-speed Internet connections are plentiful and a slew of cash-rich game developers continue to produce one hit title a
Sept. 14, 2012
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Guatemala volcano erupts outside tourist center
A long-simmering volcano exploded with a series of powerful eruptions outside one of Guatemala's most famous tourist attractions on Thursday, hurling thick clouds of ash nearly two miles (three kilometers) high, spewing rivers of lava down its flanks and prompting evacuation orders for more than 33,000 people from surrounding communities.Guatemala's head of emergency evacuations, Sergio Cabanas, s
Sept. 14, 2012
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CDC: 35.7 percent in U.S. obese
Thirty-three percent of U.S. adults age 20 and older are overweight, 35.7 percent are obese and 6.3 percent are extremely obese, researchers say.Cheryl D. Fryar, Margaret D. Carroll and Cynthia L. Ogden of the Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys at the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, used data from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.The data showed for adults age 20 and older an increase i
Sept. 14, 2012
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Planets not like Earth could harbor life
(123rf)Extreme forms of life could exist on eccentric planets outside the solar system with conditions unlike those on Earth, U.S. scientists say.Extreme exoplanets, from scorching hot worlds with molten surfaces to frigid ice balls, could maintain some form of life even though they don't inhabit a star's so-called habitable or "Goldilocks" zone, they said."When we're talking about a habitable pla
Sept. 14, 2012
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Study: PCs being infected at the factory
Cybercriminals have gone further than ever -- even to the factory floor of PC makers -- to infect computers with malware, a U.S. study by Microsoft says.The study identified several computers carrying malware installed in the factory, including a virus dubbed Nitol that steals personal details to help criminals steal money from online bank accounts, the BBC reported Thursday.In a report describing its effort to disrupt a botnet of Nitol-infected computers, Microsoft said cybercriminals had taken
Sept. 14, 2012
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Despite higher spec, iPhone 5 lacks innovation
Apple’s latest device would not be able to overtake Samsung phones, analysts say Apple’s long-awaited iPhone 5 has been unveiled to the world with mixed reviews.Some say the new smartphone does not offer any innovative features other than being thinner with a larger display than its previous model.Others highlight the iPhone 5’s faster Long Term Evolution wireless connectivity with an upgraded microprocessor and central processing unit.Weighing only 112 grams with a 4-inch touch screen, compared
Sept. 13, 2012
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Is hypotension a disease?
Is hypotension dangerous? There are several things about hypotension that many people believe to be true, but are actually urban myths. This is an example. It is possible that the medical state of “shock,” in other words, a rapid decline in the blood pressure with decreased function of the body organs ― which can be fatal ― has led to the mistaken belief that low blood pressure (hypotension) is dangerous. In cases of severe blood loss or cardiovascular malfunctions, the blood pressure decreases
Sept. 13, 2012
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Review of studies casts doubt on benefits of omega-3 supplements
LOS ANGELES ― Is there something fishy going on with omega-3 fatty acids?For years, major health and medical organizations have recommended fish oil supplements rich in omega-3s to reduce the threat of heart disease. In Europe, where support is particularly enthusiastic, a doctor’s failure to recommend the supplements is viewed by some as bordering on malpractice.But several recent studies have raised questions about the benefits of fish oil, sparking no small amount of confusion. A report being
Sept. 13, 2012
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Reaching for a box of tissues? Tips for runny noses in autumn
For people with allergic problems, the arrival of cool, breezy autumn days is not so pleasant. Temperature fluctuations and low humidity during fall months often cause sneezing, itchy and runny nose, and lots of discomfort, just like in springtime. Pollen from trees, grass and weeds that floats around in the air trigger allergic reactions, along with mold and dust mites. “Allergic rhinitis, often mistaken for a cold, goes untreated for a long time,” said Choi Seung-yong, a doctor at Hamsoa Child
Sept. 13, 2012
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New iPhone lacks ‘wow’ factor: investors
HONG KONG (Yonhap News) ― Apple Inc.’s latest iPhone unveiled Wednesday is lacking the so-called “wow” factor, as most of the new features introduced have already been expected, foreign investors said Thursday.Apple introduced the iPhone 5, of which new features include a faster network, a more efficient processor, a thinner design and a bigger 4-inch screen. The product will hit nine countries on Sept. 21 and 100 countries by the end of 2012.“In our view, the key difference against other recent
Sept. 13, 2012
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Samsung’s legal move in focus after iPhone 5 unpack
Following the launch of Apple Inc.’s first long-term evolution (LTE) phone, eyes are focused on whether Samsung Electronics Co. will take legal action to bring the two top smartphone makers‘ global patent war to a new stage, market watchers said Thursday.Apple unveiled the iPhone 5 at a long-awaited launch event in San Fransisco on Wednesday, pitting its latest iPhone against Samsung’s extensive LTE line-up amid ongoing patent tussles between the two companies.Samsung and Apple have been locked
Sept. 13, 2012
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Omega 3 supplements may not help heart
IOANNINA (UPI) -- Taking omega-3 supplements was not associated with a lower risk of all-cause death, cardiac death, sudden death, heart attack or stroke, Greek researchers say.Dr. Evangelos C. Rizos of the University Hospital of Ioannina in Greece and colleagues performed systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and major cardiovascular outcomes.Twenty studies were identified, which involved 68,680 randomized patients and 7,044
Sept. 13, 2012
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Study suggests dark energy does exist
(123rf)Dark energy, a mysterious substance thought to be responsible for accelerating the expansion of the Universe, is real, European astronomers say.Writing in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, researchers at the University of Portsmouth and LMU University Munich say their two-year study puts the possibility of the existence of dark energy at 99.996 percent."Dark energy is o
Sept. 13, 2012
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Double arm transplant OK’d for Texas woman
A Texas woman who lost both arms to flesh-eating bacteria has been approved for a double arm transplant, doctors in Boston said Wednesday.Katy Hayes appeared at a news conference with doctors at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, The Boston Globe reported. She would be the first patient in the United States to undergo the procedure, although it has been carried out in Germany.Doctors told reporters if the surgery is successful Hayes will be able to bend her elbow and carry out tasks such as
Sept. 13, 2012
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West Nile virus deaths up 35 percent in US
Deaths linked to the West Nile virus jumped 35 percent in the United States over the past week, amid one of the worst US outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease, officials said Wednesday. As of Tuesday, a total of 118 fatalities have been blamed on West Nile virus infections since the beginning of the year, up from 87 on September 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The number of cases rose to 2,636 from 1,993 during the same time frame, a 32 percent increase.“The 2,636 case
Sept. 13, 2012
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Apple unveils thinner and lighter iPhone 5
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks in front of an image of the iPhone 5 during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday. (AP-Yonhap)For the first time, the iPhone is growing even as it slims down. After sticking for five years to the same screen size, Apple on Wednesday revealed a new phone that's taller, with a bigger display.The iPhone 5 will go on sale in the U.S. and eight other countries next Friday
Sept. 13, 2012
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No compromise with Apple, Samsung CEO says
Sales of Galaxy Note 2 projected to reach 20m units, Galaxy S3 to exceed 30m this yearSamsung Electronics has no intention to form a compromise with Apple in the near future over the ongoing patent lawsuit between the two sides involving smartphone technology and designs, a top Samsung executive said on Wednesday.“Though the two sides have held a series of negotiations on instruction from the court, it was in vain,” Samsung CEO Shin Jong-kyun of the mobile devices division told reporters.“It wil
Sept. 12, 2012
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KT accessory turns phone into laptop
Say a salesman is on the road to meet a client who is hours away. Then he suddenly receives a call from his boss, who asks him to immediately take care of another client’s request that was made via email.But to do that, he may need to use a PC, meaning that he will have to lug around a laptop while he is out on call. KT’s new “spider” concept might make his job easier. KT’s Spider laptop is a dummy laptop with an 11.6-inch display screen that uses Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S3 LTE to play the b
Sept. 12, 2012
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Zuckerberg eyes mobile after Facebook IPO flop
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) ― Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday he was steering the social network giant to focus more on mobile, saying it would help ease concerns after a “disappointing” stock market debut.“The performance of the stock has obviously been disappointing,” Zuckerberg said during an on-stage interview at a TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco.Facebook has made a priority of following its more than 900 million members onto smartphones and tablet computers, tailoring s
Sept. 12, 2012