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Seoul vows action over Naver's Line, Yahoo dispute
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[KH Explains] Hyundai Motor’s plan for new landmark keeps hitting bumps
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[Grace Kao] American racism against Stray Kids
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Key S. Korean, USFK special operations officials to hold rare meeting amid NK threats
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Samsung doubles down on Vietnam
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NewJeans' members' parents complained to Hybe, email shows
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In Beijing, S. Korean top diplomat aims to jumpstart ties with China
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Controversy brews over shakeup of prosecutors amid probe of first lady
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Suspect behind murder of Korean tourist in Pattaya arrested
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Prosecutors summon pastor involved in Dior bag scandal
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Study finds pill effective against iron overload
A medical team led by a Korean doctor has succeeded in verifying the effectiveness and safety of an oral iron chelator in treating aplastic anemia a Seoul hospital said Wednesday. According to Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, it is the first study of a large number of aplastic anemia patients to find that Deferasirox, the first oral medication approved in the United States, 2005 is effective in treating
Arts & DesignJan. 20, 2011
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'Uncensored' Playboy coming to iPad: Hefner
WASHINGTON - Playboy founder Hugh Hefner is bringing his iconic men's magazine to the iPad.The octogenarian publisher, in a message on his Twitter feed, @hughhefner, said current and back issues of Playboy would be available on the Apple device in March."Big news! Playboy -- both old & new -- will be available on iPad beginning in March," Hefner said.He did not provide any more details but in resp
InternationalJan. 20, 2011
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Miranda Kerr posts breastfeeding photo
(captured from News.com.au)Supermodel Miranda Kerr has posted a picture of herself breastfeeding her newborn son online, reported Australian news.com.au.The snap was taken by Kerr’s husband and famous actor Orlando Bloom with the heading “Our darling little man xxx.”Kerr, who is best known as one of the Victoria’s Secret angels posted the picture on her blog on the KORA Organics website. The coupl
TelevisionJan. 20, 2011
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3D technology, here to stay
By Kim Ji-hyun The recent success of the Hollywood blockbuster “Avatar” triggered a stream of 3D films meaning that moviegoers are now often seen in theaters armed with special 3D glasses as well as popcorn. Reflecting the growing popularity, IT companies from home and abroad unleashed jumbo-sized 3D TVs with enthusiasm at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas during the second week of t
IndustryJan. 20, 2011
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Growing number of migrant women seeks legal advice on divorce, child rearing
(Yonhap News)Growing number of migrant women seeks legal advice on divorce, child rearingA growing number of migrant women living in South Korea sought legal advice on divorce and children last year, a state-funded aid center said Thursday, raising concerns about difficulties at home faced by multicultural families.According to the Emergency Support Center for Migrant Women, 54,194 people have con
PeopleJan. 20, 2011
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Pirates take 1,181 hostages in 2010
NAIROBI (AP) ― Pirates captured a record 1,181 hostages in 2010 ― almost all of them off the Somali coast ― during a year in which hijackings and attacks became more violent, a global maritime watchdog said.Attackers seized 53 vessels worldwide in 2010, according to a report released Tuesday by the International Maritime Bureau’s piracy reporting center in Kuala Lumpur. All but four were taken by
InternationalJan. 20, 2011
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Retired teacher, 52, takes 18-year-old former student as his fourth wife
Clive Richards and Jessica Anderson married in a register office last September. (captured from the Daily Mail)A retired religious education teacher has married for the fourth time to an 18-year-old former student, The Daily Mail, a British tabloid, reported. Clive Richards, 52, a father of two, set up home the deputy head girl Jessica Anderson when she was only 16. Mr. Richards’ third wife Julia,
Social AffairsJan. 20, 2011
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Singer Tim grateful for ‘New Beginnings’
It’s been quite a while since Korean fans last heard from K-pop singer Tim. After a hiatus of three years, Tim recently got back to the K-pop scene with his fifth album “New Beginnings.” It is his first album with Sony Music Entertainment Korea.The biggest change occurred inside his heart. He said he became more mature and serious in the search for “his” music, after realizing that he was born to
PerformanceJan. 20, 2011
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Young Opinion Leaders' Knowledge Forum
YOUNG OPINION LEADERS -- About 200 teenagers took part in the second Young Opinion Leaders' Knowledge Forum hosted by The Herald Media to meet with renowned experts in foreign affairs, economy, law and the environment. German Ambassador Hans-Ulrich Seidt spoke about the 20 years since Germany's reunification and Indian Minister to Korea Jeeva Sagar described the changing relations between Korea a
Jan. 20, 2011
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GM introduces new name, brand for S. Korean unit
Dan Akerson, Chief Executive of General Motors Co. (GM), unveils the Chevrolet Sonic at the 2011 North America International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, the United States, on Jan. 10, 2011. (Xinhua-Yonhap News)U.S.-based global automaker General Motors Co. (GM) on Thursday introduced a new name for its South Korean unit and brought internationally renowned brand Chevrolet to boost the company's
IndustryJan. 20, 2011
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S. Korea positive on outcome of U.S.-China summit
South Korea appreciates the outcome of the U.S.-China summit, an official said Thursday, after the high-stakes meeting called for inter-Korean dialogue as an "essential step" in reducing tensions and expressed "concern" about North Korea's uranium enrichment program.U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao held a summit in Washington on Wednesday (U.S. time) that touched on a wi
PoliticsJan. 20, 2011
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Deutsche Bank faces fraud probe
The Financial Supervisory Service plans to ask the prosecution to investigate Deutsche Bank AG and several individual investors for allegedly engaging in fraudulent stock trading, sources told The Korea Herald on Wednesday.The financial regulator has completed its investigation into the Germany-based investment bank’s brokerage unit in Hong Kong. It plans to refer the case to the prosecution in th
Jan. 20, 2011
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Female politician recruits girls for Berlusconi: report
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his estranged wife Veronica (AP)Citing an allegation from a court document, the British Daily Mail reported Tuesday that women were paid to have sex with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in nurse and police uniforms.According to the document the 74-year-old premier, who is being investigated after being accused of having sex with underage prost
InternationalJan. 20, 2011
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Obama, Hu call on N. K. to stop provocations
WASHINGTON -- The United States and China Wednesday called on North Korea to stop provocations and abide by its denuclearization pledge.U.S. President Obama (right) and Chinese President Hu Jintao attend a joint news conference at the White House after summit talks on Wednesday. (AP-Yonhap) Speaking at a joint press conference at the White House withChinese President Hu Jintao, U.S. Presiden
PoliticsJan. 20, 2011
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Deutsche Bank faces fraud probe
FSS to demand criminal probe on stock tradingThe Financial Supervisory Service plans to ask the prosecution to investigate Deutsche Bank AG and several individual investors for allegedly engaging in fraudulent stock trading, sources told The Korea Herald on Wednesday.The financial regulator has completed its investigation into the Germany-based investment bank’s brokerage unit in Hong Kong. It pla
Jan. 19, 2011
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‘Grow’ fresh air in office and home
Sitting in a stuffy office, you can start to lose concentration as the day drags on into the afternoon. The regular afternoon headache approaches, accompanied by that stifling feeling in rooms where the heater is turned on way too high. Things get worse if the air is tainted with streaks of cigarette smoke. Many people who spend a lot of time indoors suffer from severe headaches in the winter. Oft
Arts & DesignJan. 19, 2011
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KARA member Gu Ha-ra withdraws contract termination
Gu Ha-ra, a member of five-member girl group KARA, said she will remain with her agency DSP Media, withdrawing from the earlier announcement that the group will terminate their exclusive contract with the agency.Four members of KARA, excluding the band’s leader, earlier on Wednesday made the announcement through a legal firm. Girl group KARA receives a commendation from the Culture Ministry for pr
PerformanceJan. 19, 2011
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Making a statement
Korea’s 4-1 thrashing of India sets up Iran clash in quartersKorea finished second in Group C behind Australia after cruising past India 4-1 Tuesday at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in its final group game in Qatar.Korea and Australia both finished their group games with two wins and one draw, but the Taeguk Warriors came in second place on goal difference.Had Korea scored one more goal against India, on
SoccerJan. 19, 2011
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Korea to offer online lectures in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian universities will introduce online real-time lectures on Korea’s popular culture, automobile industry and other hallyu content, addressing the lack of professors despite growing global interest, according to the Korea Foundation on Wednesday.In celebration of its 20th year anniversary, the foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Indonesia, University
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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Seoul in talks with U.S. on longer missile range
South Korea has recently begun consultations with the U.S. over whether to revise their long-standing missile agreement and allow Seoul to develop longer-range ballistic missiles in order to better safeguard itself, according to a government source.The move comes as North Korea continues to develop nuclear programs and long-range missiles that pose a threat not only to its southern neighbor, but a
PoliticsJan. 19, 2011