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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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Samsung’s win in Germany to boost sales
Court says Galaxy Tab 10.1N differs from Apple’s registered designApple Inc.’s failure to win a ban on the sales of Samsung Electronics Co.’ Galaxy Tab 10.1N in Germany could help boost global sales of the Korean-made tablet computer, but is unlikely to affect other ongoing legal disputes between the two companies.The Dusseldorf Regional Court on Thursday rejected Apple’s bid for an emergency ruling in a case where Apple invoked a European design right. Apple last week lost a similar attempt ove
IndustryFeb. 10, 2012
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Japan scientist makes ‘Avatar’ robot
A Japanese-developed robot that mimics the movements of its human controller is bringing the Hollywood blockbuster “Avatar” one step closer to reality. A scene from Movie "Avatar" Telesar V robot (AFP-Yonhap News)Users of the TELESAR V don special equipment that allows them not only to direct the ac
TechnologyFeb. 10, 2012
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Financial groups vie for 'matrix'
Despite worries, they seek to connect affiliates for high-end synergyMajor financial groups have been in competition to introduce a fresh business concept which connects units, such as banks and brokerages.Hana Financial Group introduced the “matrix” system in the local market in 2008.Shinhan Financial launched a similar unit by selecting a group of employees from Shinhan Bank and Shinhan Investment Corp. last month.Woori Financial has been in discussion with major affiliates to join the move la
Feb. 10, 2012
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Zebra stripes seen as bug defense
A zebra's black and white stripes, puzzling biologists for centuries, may have been an evolutionary defense against biting insects, Hungarian researchers say. Grevy’s zebras, one of three species of zebra, are shown at the Bronx Zoo in New York, U.S. (Bloomberg)Adam Egri at Eotvos University in Buda
TechnologyFeb. 10, 2012
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Kodak to stop making cameras, digital frames
Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday that it will stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in a move that marks the end of an era for the beleaguered 132-year-old company. A Kodak Easyshare digital camera is displayed at B&H Photo & Video, in New York (AP)Founded
IndustryFeb. 10, 2012
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March rumored for iPad 3 launch
Apple's iPad 3 will make its debut in the first week of March, sources told AllThingsD.The tech news site reported Wednesday unnamed sources have said the first week of next month has been chosen by Apple for the launch event, probably at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, site of a nu
TechnologyFeb. 10, 2012
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Apple loses bid to ban German sales of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N
Apple Inc., maker of the iPad and iPhone, for the second time failed to win a ban on sales of Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy 10.1N from a German court.The Dusseldorf Regional Court rejected the bid today in a case where Apple invoked a European design right. Apple last week lost a similar attempt
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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KT plans to limit smart TV’s access to Internet from Friday
KT Corp., the nation’s largest fixed-line operator, said Thursday that it would limit the Internet access of smart TVs from Friday, urging TV makers like Samsung and LG to pay the costs for network use. “The decision is aimed at protecting a majority of Internet users and preventing (smart TVs) from distorting the market system,” said Kim Hyo-sil, executive vice president of KT’s smart network policy task force. “If the fast adoption of smart TVs continues, there is also possibility of network b
IndustryFeb. 9, 2012
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Google’s policy update raises privacy concerns
Korean authorities considering regulatory actionPlanned changes to Google’s privacy policy are raising concerns about the safety of personal data around the world. Critics say that Korea, one of the world’s most wired countries, could be particularly vulnerable.Google announced last month that it will start combining nearly all information on its users under a new privacy policy that will take effect March 1.Information from some 60 Google services such as its flagship search engine, Gmail, and
IndustryFeb. 9, 2012
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Philips releases affordable AED
Philips Healthcare said Thursday that it has started the sales of an affordable version of its automated external defibrillator online early this month. AEDs are portable devices that monitor heart rhythm and send an electric shock to restore a normal rhythm in emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest.The Philips Heart Start HS1 weighs about 1 kilogram but takes only 8.4 seconds from analysis of the patient condition to electric shock, the company said. “About 60 percent of sudden cardiac arres
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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‘RotarixPrefilled’ to be released
GlaxoSmithKline said Monday it will release its Rotavirus vaccine, Rotarix, in a prefilled form as it acquired the Korea Food and Drug Administration approval. Rotarix is a viral vaccine containing live, attenuated human rotavirus that helps to protect children, starting from the age of 6 weeks, from gastro-enteritis (diarrhea and vomiting) caused by rotavirus infection.According to Diagnosia.com, Rotavirus infection is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. Rota
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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Young patients draw strength from art
AKRON, Ohio ― The courageous lion has nothing on Ethan Puhalsky.The 7-year-old from Norton, Ohio, bravely endures countless tests, treatments and lengthy hospital stays as he battles leukemia.So when he had the chance to work with an artist during one of his many stays at Akron Children’s Hospital, it’s only fitting that he decided to paint a portrait of his favorite stuffed lion.Ethan’s piece is one of 34 works of art that went on display in the Gallery of Strength art show at Akron Children’s
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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How to lower cholesterol ― Five facts and misunderstandings
While performing medical check-ups, I commonly notice an overflow of people who have higher cholesterol than normal. A study was conducted on 50,000 people who took regular medical check-ups at Samsung Seoul Hospital in 2010. It showed that approximately 40 percent of them had higher cholesterol than normal. This means that the level of serum cholesterol is higher than normal in about half of people who have consulted me. But it takes a very short time to find an answer to my question of how Kor
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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Contraception mandate outrages religious groups
The Obama administration‘s decision requiring church-affiliated employers to cover birth control was bound to cause an uproar among Roman Catholics and members of other faiths, no matter their beliefs on contraception.The regulation, finalized a week ago, raises a complex and sensitive legal question: Which institutions qualify as religious and can be exempt from the mandate?For a church, mosque or synagogue, the answer is mostly straightforward. But for the massive network of religious-run soci
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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Latest illnesses point to raw milk‘s popularity
WASHINGTON (AP) -- An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potential danger.Even presidential candidate Ron Paul has joined the cause of consumers looking to buy unprocessed “real foods” straight from the farm, saying government shouldn’t deny them that choice.An outbreak of campylobacter illness is a reminder of the potential hazards, however. Raw milk from a dairy
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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Drug firms sign up to new tropical disease fight
GENEVA (AFP) - Key players in the pharmaceutical industry pledged on Monday to donate 14 billion drug treatments as part of a new, global push to eradicate tropical diseases.Thirteen companies including Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline have committed to the programme being led by the United States, Britain and United Arab Emirates governments, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Bank.The drugs will target sufferers of so-called Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as leprosy and sle
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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Anti-cancer drug for women weakens bone density
PARIS (AFP) - A drug tipped for widespread use to prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women also accelerates loss of bone density, thus potentially boosting the risk of fractures, a study published on Tuesdaysaid.Exemestane -- brand name Aromasin -- is part of a drug class called aromatase inhibitors, which lower levels of the oestrogen that some breast cancers need in order to grow.Canadian bone specialists took a look at a group of patients who had taken part in a study into the effective
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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Too many kids breathe others‘ smoke in cars: CDC
CHICAGO (AP) -- Texting while driving, speeding and back-seat hanky-panky aren’t all that parents need to worry about when their kids are in cars: Add secondhand smoke to the list.In the first national estimate of its kind, a report from government researchers says more than 1 in 5 high school students and middle schoolers ride in cars while others are smoking.This kind of secondhand smoke exposure has been linked with breathing problems and allergy symptoms, and more restrictions are needed to
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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Birth control mandate irks religious organizations
The Obama administration’s decision requiring church-affiliated employers to cover birth control was bound to cause an uproar among Roman Catholics and members of other faiths, no matter their beliefs on contraception.The regulation, finalized a week ago, raises a complex and sensitive legal question: Which institutions qualify as religious and can be exempt from the mandate?For a church, mosque or synagogue, the answer is mostly straightforward. But for the massive network of religious-run soci
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012
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How long can you keep your food?
Expired produce can be safe for some time if unsealed and well storedEveryone has had the experience of throwing away a half-eaten block of cheese or half-empty carton of milk because it has exceeded its expiration date.But the Korea Consumer Agency on Tuesday said most foods are safe even a few days after their expiration date.“The expiration dates written on the cover of the products are usually for distribution. That is, they mean dates when the shop managers begin to take them off the shelve
TechnologyFeb. 9, 2012