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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Bae Doo-na shares portraying Korean identity in Hollywood's 'Rebel Moon'
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[From the Scene] Monks, Buddhists hail return of remains of Buddhas
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Medical schools granted enrollment quota flexibility for next year
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Yoon offers first one-on-one meeting with opposition leader next week
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France rejects opening Paris flight routes to T'way Air, deals blow to Korean Air merger
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Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as sound of explosions heard near Isfahan
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Chinese man behind drug scam targeting teens nabbed in Cambodia
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Senators fend off Hurricanes 4-3
OTTAWA (AP) ― Jason Spezza was overdue for a goal outburst and he timed it just right to record a milestone in the midst of the Ottawa Senators’ only stop at Scotiabank Place in a span of 10 games.Spezza scored twice, including his 200th regular-season goal, to lead Ottawa to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday night.The 28-year-old center reached the milestone with his second goal of the game on a power play late in the first period. His first tally, a highlight-reel effort 55 seco
Nov. 28, 2011
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Otto holds on to win in S. Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) ― Hennie Otto recorded a par on No. 18 for a one-stroke victory over Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger at the South African Open on Sunday.Home favorite Otto finished with an even-par 72 and a 14-under total of 274 for his second European Tour title.Wiesberger shot a 4-under 68 during the final round at the Serengeti course. He had five birdies and a bogey.After wobbling with bogeys at Nos. 13, 15 and 16, overnight leader Otto birdied the 17th and held on for his first tour win since
Nov. 28, 2011
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Steelers muzzle Chiefs 13-9
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) ― Ben Roethlisberger joked that the broken thumb on his throwing hand was “still attached” after Sunday night’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.The Pittsburgh Steelers are still tied for lead in the AFC North because of it.Roethlisberger threw a short touchdown pass to Weslye Saunders in the first half, and the Steelers took advantage of four turnovers by Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palker in a 13-9 victory that allowed them to keep pace with Baltimore atop their load
Nov. 28, 2011
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Federer captures ATP Tour title
Seals 70th career championshipLONDON (AP) ― Roger Federer wasn’t about to let Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pull off another improbable comeback.After a year that saw some uncharacteristic slip-ups from Federer in big matches, the Swiss star shrugged off a second-set letdown to beat Tsonga 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 for a record sixth title in the ATP World Tour Finals.“I know it’s one of my greatest accomplishments,” Federer said. “This definitely is an amazing finish again to the season. I’ve never finished so st
Nov. 28, 2011
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When lockout ends, Heat set to pounce
MIAMI (AP) ― Free agency 2011 will be nowhere near as celebrated for the Miami Heat as the player-movement bonanza that brought LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade together a year ago.It still carries massive importance.James, Wade, Bosh, Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem are still under contract, meaning the core remains intact. Point guard Mario Chalmers ― who came up big during the NBA finals ― is a restricted free agent, though he clearly has an eye on being back in Miami. And rookie point
Nov. 28, 2011
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Asada, Hanyu take Rostelecom Cup
MOSCOW (AP) ― Japanese skaters Yuzuru Hanyu and Mao Asada overcame errors in their free skates Saturday to win the Rostelecom Cup titles and qualify for next month’s ISU Grand Prix final.The 16-year-old Hanyu, who finished second behind Javier Fernandez in the free skate, totaled 241.66 points to edge the Spaniard by three-hundredths of a point and win his first Grand Prix title.First-day leader Jeremy Abbott of the U.S. finished fifth in the free skate and third overall with 229.08 points in th
Nov. 27, 2011
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Federer, Tsonga into ATP final
LONDON (AP) ― Every time Roger Federer steps onto the court, another milestone seems to be within grasp.He seized another one Saturday, reaching his 100th career final by beating David Ferrer 7-5, 6-3 in the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals. Federer could add a few more Sunday. He’s in position to win his 70th title overall and a record sixth at the season-ending tournament for the world’s top eight players.“It’s obviously a special occasion for me,” said Federer, who will play Jo-Wilfrie
Nov. 27, 2011
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Korea sinks Saudi Arabia in Olympic soccer qualifier
South Korea edged Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final round of the Asian football qualification for the 2012 London Olympics on Sunday.Midfielder Cho Young-cheol converted a penalty in the 33rd minute and South Korea held on for the win before about 27,000 fans at Seoul World Cup Stadium. As South Korea prepared for a free kick from the left wing, Saudi defender Ahmed Walibi got tangled up with a South Korean player in the box, drawing a penalty. Cho put the ball past Saudi goalkeeper Hussain Shaian i
Nov. 27, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Chinese young chairman plans to make golf World Cup success
HAIKOU, China -- The chief organizer of the World Cup of Golf believes the event’s popularity will take off in the years to come. “The World Cup is not as popular as other sports. For instance golf in China is only 25 years old. But it means there is a lot of room to grow,” said Ken Chu, chairman of Mission Hills Group.The biennial global competition started in 1954 in Canada with seven nations competing. In 1995, just a year after Mission Hills’ establishment, the Chinese golf club hosted the c
Nov. 27, 2011
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NBA: Talks to end lockout resume
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Negotiations aimed at ending the NBA lockout that reached it’s 146th day on Wednesday have resumed with the goal of ending the money squabble in time to play games on Dec. 25, according to reports.ESPN and the New York Times, citing unnamed sources, said the talks began on Tuesday between attorneys for both sides because of an anti-trust lawsuit filed last week by players against the league.NBA club owners, claiming $300 million in losses last season among 22 of the league’s 30
Nov. 24, 2011
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Ferrer stuns tired Djokovic at ATP Finals
LONDON (AP) ― His body already aching after a season of almost unceasing success, Novak Djokovic ran into a brick wall in David Ferrer.Ferrer’s relentless hitting proved too much for Djokovic on Wednesday, giving the fifth-seeded Spaniard a 6-3, 6-1 win and a spot in the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals.“I think today maybe was my best match of the season,” Ferrer said.The exact opposite was true for Djokovic. The winner of three Grand Slams and 10 titles overall this season looked far fr
Nov. 24, 2011
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Asian player of year craves Europe move
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) ―Uzbekistan’s Server Djeparov admitted he still craved a move to Europe after becoming only the second two-time Asian footballer of the year.The 29-year-old goal-scoring midfielder said it was his “dream” to switch to Europe’s big-money leagues after a club career which has taken him from Uzbekistan to South Korea and Saudi Arabia.“Every player is very individual and every player has his way, but it’s still my dream to play for a strong European club,” Djeparov said at the Asi
Nov. 24, 2011
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Hyun joins Hall of Fame
DOHA (Yonhap News) ― South Korean table tennis great Hyun Jung-hwa belatedly learned of her induction into the International Table Tennis Hall of Fame here on Tuesday.Hyun, a former Olympic gold medalist and world champion, received her Hall plaque from Adham Sharara, president of the International Table Tennis Federation, about a year after she qualified for inclusion in the Hall.The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the inaugural Peace and Sport Cup exhibition event, which invited histor
Nov. 23, 2011
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Team Korea earns doubles win
DOHA (Yonhap News) ― South Korean Ryu Seung-min and North Korean Kim Hyok-bong teamed up to capture the men’s doubles table tennis title here at the inaugural Peace and Sport Cup tournament.The inter-Korean duo downed the pairing of Fan Yiyong of the U.S. and Grigory Vlassov of Russia in the final, 11-9, 11-3, 11-4.At the exhibition table tennis event, co-organized by the International Table Tennis Federation and Peace and Sport Foundation, players from 10 nations that have been historically at
Nov. 23, 2011
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Officials urge support to keep taekwondo in Games
Leaders from taekwondo governing bodies have come together calling for united support to maintain the sport’s global status. “We’re now working together to secure taekwondo’s berth in the Olympics,” said Park Sun-kyu, vice minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.Park sat down with taekwondo officials, including World Taekwondo Federation President Choue Chung-won, in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss ways of making the Korean martial art a “core” Olympic sport.Also joining at the table were Bae Jhon
Nov. 23, 2011
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Officials urge united support to keep taekwondo in Olympics
Leaders from taekwondo governing bodies have come together calling for united support to maintain the sport’s global status. “We’re now working together to secure taekwondo’s berth in the Olympics,” said Park Sun-kyu, vice minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.Park sat down with taekwondo officials, including World Taekwondo Federation President Choue Chung-won, in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss ways of making the Korean martial art a “core” Olympic sport.Also joining at the table were Bae Jhon
Nov. 23, 2011
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Competition takes toll on climbers
Sponsorships hard to come by without taking major risksKorean mountaineering is in crisis after five climbers lost their lives in the Himalayas within a month, prompting calls for a change to the overheated competition in overseas expeditions.In Oct. 17, veteran climber Park Young-seok and fellow climbers Gang Gi-seok and Shin Dong-min set out on the south face of Annapurna, aiming to push for the 8,091-meter summit. But they went missing after notifying the base camp they had encountered extrem
Nov. 22, 2011
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Packers improve to perfect 10-0
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (AP) ― Aaron Rodgers missed a few more throws than he usually does, and even threw an interception with the game still in doubt.He just wasn’t at his best against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday ― until he absolutely had to be.With the Packers clinging to a two-point lead and trying to fend off a late rally, Rodgers threw a 40-yard touchdown to Jordy Nelson with 2:55 left and the Packers survived a scare from the Buccaneers for a 35-26 victory.With a 10-0 record going int
Nov. 21, 2011
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Nadal, Federer win in 3 sets at ATP finals
LONDON (AP) ― Rafael Nadal toiled for nearly three hours before beating Mardy Fish of the United States 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (3) at the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday, while Roger Federer also needed three sets to win his opening match.Defending champion Federer began his quest for a record sixth title at the season-ending event by defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.In a tense evening match at London’s O2 Arena, Fish recovered from a nervous opening set in his debut at the tournament
Nov. 21, 2011
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Players from Koreas team up for table tennis event
DOHA (Yonhap News) ― Table tennis players from South and North Korea, paired together in doubles teams for an international tournament in Doha, said they are looking forward to the rare opportunity of playing alongside each other.The players will compete in doubles teams at the inaugural Peace and Sport Cup tournament on Tuesday. In men’s doubles, South Korea’s Ryu Seung-min, a former Olympic champion, will pair with the North’s Kim Hyok-bong. On the women’s side, Kim Kyong-ah will represent the
Nov. 21, 2011