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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law
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President Yoon Suk Yeol declares end to martial law after six-hour chaos
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'Is this happening in 2024?' South Koreans in panic, disbelief
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Opposition parties submit motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol
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Ruling party leader denounces Yoon's declaration of emergency martial law
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What unfolded on Tuesday night in Seoul: A timeline
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South Korea faces unprecedented turmoil in aftermath of Yoon's martial law
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South Korea sees first martial law in over 40 years
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Assembly passes motion to revoke martial law
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Seoul defense chief calls meeting of key commanders
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Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome often is called “spastic colon.” It probably is the result of abnormal muscular activity of the intestinal wall. Chronic stress and depression may be the primary cause or at least contribute to flare-ups of symptoms. IBS may begin with an infection such as acute gastroenteri
TechnologySept. 22, 2011
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Uh-oh: Scientists say film ‘Contagion’ may be a reality
ATLANTA (AP) ― Yes, it could happen. But it’s a stretch.“Contagion,” a Hollywood thriller that opened last weekend, rocketed to No. 1 at the box office through its gripping tale of a fictional global epidemic driven by a new kind of virus. Audiences have gasped in horror at what happens to Gwyneth P
TechnologySept. 22, 2011
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Psychologists to hold international seminar
The Korean Association of Psychoanalysis Study group and Allied Center of the IPA said Monday that it will host an international symposium and psychoanalysis treatment master class at Seoul National University Hospital on Friday and Saturday. The event is to mark the 31st anniversary of the academic
TechnologySept. 22, 2011
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Depression on the rise in Korea
The number of people struggling with depression increases every year, with women and the elderly suffering the most, the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service said Tuesday. According to its report to Rep. Joo Seung-yong of the Democratic Party, 1,485 per 100,000 females and 637 per 100,000
TechnologySept. 22, 2011
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Five myths about oral contraceptives
World Contraception Day on Sept. 26 is designated to raise awareness of the prevention of unwanted pregnancy and birth.If you haven’t considered oral contraceptives as a means for birth control, it’s time to reconsider. According to experts, the use of oral contraceptives accounts for only 2 percent
TechnologySept. 22, 2011
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SLS Group on verge of collapse
SLS Group, which came to public attention on Thursday when its chairman Lee Kuk-chul accused former vice minister of culture Shin Jae-min of taking billions of won in bribes, is facing disintegration. Lee, a former civil servant, began his career as a businessman with a factory producing parts for t
IndustrySept. 22, 2011
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Stock fraud via broadcasters growing
Regulator launches probe into allegations of stock manipulation by broadcastersThe financial regulator has launched a full-fledged investigation into alleged stock manipulation practices via cable TV channels, Internet broadcasters and cyber communities.Allegations that investment advisors engaged i
Sept. 22, 2011
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Apple 'to unveil iPhone 5 on October 4'
Apple plans to unveil its next generation iPhone next month, technology blog AllThingsD said Wednesday.AllThingsD cautioned that Apple could "change its plans anytime," but said the present plan calls for Apple's new chief executive Tim Cook to preside over the launch of the iPhone 5 on October 4. I
TechnologySept. 22, 2011
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'Longevity gene' may be dead end: study
Research over the last decade showing that proteins called sirtuins can increase lifespan is deeply flawed, according to a new study in Nature that debunks prior claims of a direct causal link.Pioneering experiments on earthworms and fruitflies -- commonly used as models to examine the biology of hu
TechnologySept. 22, 2011
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Study: Dialysis 3 times weekly might not be enough
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A major study challenges the way diabetics and others with failing kidneys have been treated for half a century, finding that three-times-a-week dialysis to cleanse the blood of toxins may not be enough.Deaths, heart attacks and hospitalizations were much higher on the day a
TechnologySept. 22, 2011
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Foreign capital outflow top concern for S. Korea: regulator
SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top financial regulator said Thursday the potential outflow of foreign capital is the biggest concern for the South Korean economy, which is highly vulnerable to external uncertainties. "The rapid outflow of foreign capital is the area we are most worried ab
Sept. 22, 2011
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Korea to face slower growth on global woes
SERI: Dormant global economy will drag down growth to 3.6%Samsung Economic Research Institute on Wednesday said the Korean economy would grow at a slower pace of 3.6 percent next year on dormant global economic conditions.The world economy would also show slower growth of 3.5 percent nex
Sept. 21, 2011
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Vote for Jeju and ...win a Hyundai
Cast your vote to make Jeju Island a New 7 Wonders of Nature and you may win a Morning or a tablet PC, Hyundai Motor Co. said Wednesday. The largest carmaker here said a total of 50 successful votes will be picked by lottery by Nov. 11 when the global campaign ends. The Official ‘New7Wonders of Natu
Sept. 21, 2011
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K-pop popularity lifts entertainment shares
Bae Yong-joonWith entertainment companies’ shares rising on the popularity of K-pop, the value of securities held by entertainers is soaring to new highs, data showed Wednesday.According to Chaebul.com, the value of SM Entertainment shares held by its chairman Lee Soo-man came in at 165.7 billion wo
IndustrySept. 21, 2011
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Reservoirs, waterway to be open to public
The government is set to introduce new waterways as part of its project to refurbish the country’s four major rivers, hoping to calm much-heated controversy over wilderness protection. The Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs said Wednesday it will open to the public the 16 restored rese
IndustrySept. 21, 2011
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SKT to reorganize divisions
SK Telecom announced on Wednesday that it will rearrange business divisions in time for the launch of SK Planet on Oct. 1. The company also said that it will carry out an executive reshuffle. SK Planet will be a new subsidiary created by spinning off SK Telecom’s platform business.Under the plans, S
IndustrySept. 21, 2011
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Seoul to provide W4tr in Nonghyup restructuring aid
The government has decided to provide 4 trillion won ($3.5 million), or 15.7 percent, of the total needed to restructure state-run National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, the Finance Ministry said Wednesday. The amount is 2 trillion won short of the 6 trillion won requested by Nonghyup, the co
Sept. 21, 2011
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Weaker won a mixed blessing for exporters
A rapid decline of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar is expected to boost sales of local exporters such as automakers and electronics manufacturers, analysts said on Wednesday. The depreciation of the local currency, or a drop in the value of the Korean won, is generally viewed as a factor that
Sept. 21, 2011
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NCsoft to give out signed baseballs
NCsoft, owner of the newly created baseball team, the “NC Dinos,” will give out official balls signed by Dinos coach Kim Kyung-moon and ace baseball player Na Sung-beom as a part of an event to promote a new application.In what can be translated into “A Fun Guide to Baseball,” NCsoft’s new applicati
IndustrySept. 21, 2011
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Amore Pacific to sponsor organic forum
Cosmetics maker Amore Pacific on Wednesday said it would be sponsoring the 17th conference of the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements to be held here next month.Several of Amore Pacific’s brands such as Osulloc will be participating as sponsors, the company said.The conference
IndustrySept. 21, 2011
