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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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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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PyeongChang Paralympics a growth opportunity
When South Korea’s PyeongChang was declared the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics last month, Yoon Seok-yong, head of Korea Sports Association for the Disabled, had mixed feelings.By rule, an Olympic host city also runs a Paralympics in the same year, summer or winter. PyeongChang’s victory aut
Aug. 3, 2011
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Bolt attracts crowds, draws cash
Aug. 2, 2011
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Kim Yuna among the highest paid athletes
Figure skater Kim Yu-na ranked eighth among the world's highest-paid female athletes, according to a U.S. business magazine Tuesday. Kim Yuna (Yonhap News) Forbes magazine listed Kim a
Aug. 2, 2011
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Serena wins 1st tourney since 2010 Wimbledon
STANFORD, California (AP) ― Serena Williams has captured her first tournament title since returning to tennis, beating Marion Bartoli 7-5, 6-1 to win the Bank of the West Classic on Sunday.The 13-time major champion overcame two breaks in the first set to rally for a dominating finish. She went ahea
Aug. 1, 2011
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Korea to send 290 athletes to University Games in China
South Korea will send a 383-member team, including 290 athletes, the largest in its history, for the upcoming Summer University Games in China, the Korean Olympic Committee announced on Monday.The 26th World University Games, also known as the Summer Universiade, will be held Aug. 12-23 in Shenzhen.
Aug. 1, 2011
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Korea tops in taekwondo poomsae competition
South Korea has finished as the top nation at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships after sweeping a tally of 10 medals at the annual event, which took place in Vladivostok, Russia from July 22-31.During the three-day competition, Korea took home nine golds and one silver medal, followed by Viet
Aug. 1, 2011
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South Korea faces Middle Eastern trio for 2014 World Cup in Brazil
South Korea will face Kuwait, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates in Asian qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.Korea, which is aiming for its eighth consecutive World Cup finals, is in the B group alongside the Middle Eastern countries after the draw in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. The Korean national team, which made it into the last 16 at the 2010 World Cup finals, will be a strong favorite in Gro
July 31, 2011
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Phelps takes 3rd gold at swimming worlds
SHANGHAI (AP) ― Michael Phelps easily won the 100-meter butterfly, then ceded the spotlight to Missy Franklin, swimming’s newest breakout star who made a splash on her final night at the world championships.Without Milorad Cavic pushing him, Phelps scowled upon seeing his time of 50.71 seconds Saturday night. Too slow for his liking, it was still good enough to earn him a second individual gold me
July 31, 2011
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Bolt rumbles to take 200m
STOCKHOLM (AP) ― Complaining about a stiff back, an unusually tight bend and the windy conditions, Usain Bolt still won the 200 meters at the DN Galan meet in emphatic style.The Jamaican had lost over 100 meters in this meet in 2008 and 2010. But the switch to the 200 ― his preferred distance ― changed his luck at the Diamond League event.In his last race before he defends his sprint titles at the
July 31, 2011
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Ex-Yankees Irabu found dead, suicided eyed
July 29, 2011
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Lee Meena takes lead at British Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) ― Lee Meena of South Korea overcame wet conditions and shot a 7-under 65 Thursday for a two-stroke clubhouse lead in the first round of the Women’s British Open.She had seven birdies and no bogeys in a round played mainly in heavy rain.Brittany Lincicome of the United States started her round early in better conditions and finished with a 67.American Angela Stanford, Sout
July 29, 2011
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Park Tae-hwan eyes 2012 success
Korean looks to ride 400-meter freestyle gold into OlympicsSo far so good. Olympic gold medalist Park Tae-hwan has ended his 2011 World Championship campaign on a high note, successfully retaining his 400-meter freestyle title and raising expectations for the 2012 Olympics.Having had a bitter experience at the previous worlds in Rome, where he failed to advance into finals in any race, Park was de
July 28, 2011
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Park fails to reach finals in 100m
South Korean swimming star Park Tae-hwan failed to advance to the 100-meters final at the World Championships in Shanghai on Wednesday.Park finished sixth in his heat and 14th overall with a time of 48.67 seconds, while Australia’s James Magnussen finished first in 47.90 seconds and American Nathan Adrian came second at 48.05. His time was only 0.16 seconds behind his personal record of 48.70. At
July 27, 2011
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SuperSurf ASP Masters Championship
Guilherme Herdy, of Brazil, competes in the first round of the SuperSurf ASP Masters Championship, Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in Rio de Janeiro. (AP-Yonhap News)
July 27, 2011
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Countdown to Daegu World Championships
In 30 days, Daegu, about 300 kilometers south of Seoul, will play host to the world’s fastest and strongest athletes as well as hundreds of international sports officials. Daegu is preparing for the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Athletics which is slated for Aug. 27-Sept. 4. The biannual event is one of the world’s top three sporting events along with the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. In fac
July 27, 2011
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Korean athletes dream big for Daegu championships
Becoming champions in as prestigious a competition as the 13th World Championships in Athletics is any sprinter’s dream.But for Korean athletes to even qualify for the competition will be a huge achievement given the country’s current level of competitiveness.The last World Championships in Berlin ended in disappointment, as all 19 Korean athletes were knocked out in preliminary rounds.This year,
July 27, 2011
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‘Daegu will become the mecca of Asian athletics’
With just 30 days to go until the opening of the IAAF World Championships, local organizers are busy making final preparations. Jerry Ling, 34, from Singapore, is among the officials who have been working day and night trying to deliver the best ever athletics competition in Daegu.“I joined the Local Organizing Committee in 2009 and have been busy preparing for the Championships ever since,” Ling
July 27, 2011
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Who will shine in Daegu?
Bolt, Isinbayeva, world’s big names sure to attract international attentionSouth Korea has already staged the 1988 Olympics and the 2002 World Cup, and now the world’s eyes will be on the country once again. More than 2,400 athletes from 207 members national of the IAAF will compete at the Daegu World Championships in Athletics next month, which make it the largest-ever tournament of its kind. The
July 27, 2011
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NFL players return to work
A big green and white sign greeted Mark Sanchez as he drove up to the New York Jets’ training facility for the first time in months.And, boy, was it a pleasant sight.“Welcome Back!” it blared in block letters, followed by “Here Come The Jets.”“It was wonderful,” Sanchez said with a big smile Tuesday. “Now we’re back and we can start playing, so it’s good.”The gates were up, facilities were open al
July 27, 2011
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Call of the Games
London ready to mark one-year countdown for OlympicsLONDON (AP) ― With most of the venues already completed, tickets nearly sold out and a massive security operation in the works, London is preparing to mark the one-year countdown to the biggest sports show on earth.Exactly one year from Wednesday, London will be staging the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. Using the backdrop of one of the w
July 27, 2011