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Jennie, Stray Kids's Met Gala attendance puts them on 'digital guillotine' blacklist
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Korean industries gauge impact of Biden's steep tariffs on China
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Controversy brews over shakeup of prosecutors amid probe of first lady
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Do Korean doctors make too much money?
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OpenAI gives ChatGPT new powers to see, hear
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Another suspect behind murder of Korean tourist in Pattaya arrested in Cambodia
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S. Korea to inject $70m into AI-powered public education
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[KH Explains] Naver’s Line dilemma: Lose global footing for cash?
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Is FTC's conglomerate listing a boon or bane for Hybe?
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[Herald Interview] Carbon breakthrough in Korea: Making diamonds at atmospheric pressure
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Choi seeks more success
Manager hoping to avoid Iran in final qualifying drawIt’s been less than three months since Choi Kang-hee became the new national soccer team manager. But he is enjoying the most successful part of his 10-year coaching career after saving Korea from being knocked out of the Asian qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup.Choi, however, indicated Monday that he knows his job is only temporary. His appointment in December came amid a series of troubles on the national team. Korea suffered a shocking
SoccerMarch 6, 2012
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The Korean job
Choi says he’ll leave national team after 2014 World Cup qualifyingIt’s been less than three months since Choi Kang-hee became the new national soccer team manager. But he is enjoying the most successful part of his 10-year management career after saving Korea from being knocked out of the Asian qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup.Choi, however, indicated Monday that he knows his job is only temporary. His appointment in December came amid a series of troubles in the national team. Korea suf
SoccerMarch 6, 2012
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McIlroy holds off Tiger to claim No. 1 ranking
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (AP) ― Rory McIlroy won the Honda Classic with a performance worthy of the new No. 1 player in golf.Right when it looked as though McIlroy had no serious challenge Sunday, Tiger Woods put some color into that red shirt with a birdie-eagle finish for a 62 ― his lowest final round ever ― to get within one shot of the lead.McIlroy could hear the roar from the farthest corner of PGA National, and the 22-year-old from Northern Ireland responded with some clutch golf of his
More SportsMarch 5, 2012
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Hong sets sights on soccer medal at Olympics
Now that South Korea has qualified for men’s football at the London Olympics this summer, Hong Myung-bo, the Olympic team’s head coach, has set his sights on the next goal: to win an Olympic medal.Hong has coached South Korea to the London Olympics, the country’s seventh straight Olympic Games and ninth overall. But South Korea has never won an Olympic medal in men’s football.The coach said the key will be to try to learn from the past.“Winning a medal at the Olympics is not easy at all,” said H
SoccerMarch 5, 2012
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Six teams head into basketball playoffs
Kang Dong-hee is having his best season this year, but the Dongbu Promy manager admitted he is “worried” ahead of the playoffs in the country’s top basketball league. The Korean Basketball League wrapped up its five-month-long regular season on Sunday, and now the top six teams are heading into the playoff series for the 2012 title.The playoffs start Wednesday, when No. 4 KCC Egis face fifth-placed Mobis Phoebus in a best-of-three series, while the third-ranked KT Sonicboom meet the No. 6 team,
More SportsMarch 5, 2012
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Club competition set to kick off
The continent’s premier club football competition is set to kick off this week, as four South Korean teams will vie for regional bragging rights.The Asian Football Confederations Champions League will start with eight group-stage matches on Tuesday and eight more on Wednesday. The K-League, the top-division South Korean league, has four representatives among 32 clubs in the opening round.On Tuesday, Pohang Steelers, who won the 2009 Champions League, will start their Group E campaign against Gam
More SportsMarch 5, 2012
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KBO suspends players implicated in match fixing
Two pitchers in the nation’s top baseball league have been suspended indefinitely for their alleged roles in match fixing, officials said Monday.The Korea Baseball Organization said Kim Seong-hyun and Park Hyun-jun, both of the Seoul-based LG Twins, will remain under suspension indefinitely. Kim was recently taken into custody for allegedly taking kickbacks from a gambling broker to issue first-inning walks on purpose.Park, who was grilled by prosecutors last week for his connection, has partial
BaseballMarch 5, 2012
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United dashes Tottenham’s title hopes
LONDON (AP) ― Manchester United all but turned the Premier League into a two-team race Sunday by winning 3-1 at Tottenham and ending the host team’s title hopes. Chelsea, in fifth place and in danger of not qualifying for the Champions League, fired manager Andre Villas-Boas.Clint Dempsey, fresh off his goal that gave the U.S. a 1-0 exhibition victory over against Italy, scored twice to lead Fulham to a 5-0 rout of relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers. With his fourth multigoal game of
SoccerMarch 5, 2012
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Cuban defector Cespedes joins A’s
PHOENIX (AP) ― After watching the YouTube promotional video of the five-tool outfielder with a sculpted body and freakish athleticism, the Oakland Athletics were eager to see Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes up close.“He’s finally here,” catcher Kurt Suzuki said. “We hear about the potential and the tools and all that stuff. I’m not just excited to see him hit but excited to see him working out with the team.” Cespedes certainly didn’t disappoint.The 26-year-old Cespedes worked out with the Athlet
BaseballMarch 5, 2012
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Rondo, Celtics sink Knicks in OT
BOSTON (AP) ― Linsanity in the fourth quarter.Rondomania in overtime.Rajon Rondo had his second triple-double in three games, finishing with 18 points, 20 assists and a career-high 17 rebounds, the Celtics ruined Harvard grad Jeremy Lin’s return to Boston with a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.Rondo played a part in every Celtics point in overtime, collecting five points, five rebounds and two assists in the extra period.“I know we’re all in this together, but it’s great when
More SportsMarch 5, 2012
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Basketball playoffs off with a bang
Six teams heading into KBL playoffsBy Oh Kyu-wookKang Dong-hee is having his best season this year, but the Dongbu Promy manager admitted he is “worried” ahead of the playoffs in the country’s top basketball league. The Korean Basketball League wrapped up its five-month long regular season on Sunday, and now the top six teams are heading into the playoff series for the 2012 title.The playoffs start Wednesday, when the No. 4 KCC Egis face fifth-placed Mobis Phoebus in a best-of-three series, whil
More SportsMarch 5, 2012
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Nation's top baseball league suspends players implicated in match fixing
Two pitchers in the nation's top baseball league have been suspended indefinitely for their alleged roles in match fixing, officials said Monday.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said Kim Seong-hyun and Park Hyun-jun, both of the Seoul-based LG Twins, will remain under suspension indefinitely. K
BaseballMarch 5, 2012
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Klitschko retains WBA, IBF heavyweight titles
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) ― Wladimir Klitschko stopped French challenger Jean-Marc Mormeck in the fourth round of a one-sided fight to retain the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles Saturday night.The Ukrainian put down Mormeck with a left-right combination, followed by a short left. Mormeck beat the count but looked wobbly and referee Luis Pabon stopped the fight.“His strategy was to make me tired, but I dominated,” Klitschko said.Klitschko was credited with the 50th KO of his career, but Mormeck sa
More SportsMarch 4, 2012
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Hawks halt Thunder’s 7-game winning streak
ATLANTA (AP) ― Josh Smith came up big when the Atlanta Hawks needed him.Playing to the crowd and energizing his teammates as leading scorer Joe Johnson watched the game with an injured knee, Smith knew his performance was the reason Atlanta held off hard-charging Oklahoma City.“I’m an emotional guy,” he said. “I’m the emotional leader of this basketball team and whenever we can make some defensive stops and put them together, that definitely has to get you fired up.”Smith scored 13 of his 30 poi
More SportsMarch 4, 2012
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Federer claims 72nd career title
DUBAI (AP) ― Roger Federer edged Andy Murray 7-5, 6-4 Saturday to win his fifth Dubai Championships title.The second-seeded Federer didn’t drop a set all week and kept Murray off balance much of the match. The win was Federer’s fifth title in seven tournaments and his 72nd overall.“This is perfect. This is great. Any title is a good one, I’ll tell you that,” Federer said. “I have a losing record against Murray.”The 16-time Grand Slam champion improved to 7-8 against Murray, outplaying the 24-yea
More SportsMarch 4, 2012
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Berkman confident Cardinals will be fine
JUPITER, Florida (AP) ― Lance Berkman thinks the St. Louis Cardinals will be just as dangerous this season without Albert Pujols in the lineup as they were with him batting third.“If I play up to my ability they’re not going to notice much of a drop off,” Berkman said. “It’s just a matter of playing up to my ability.”The 36-year-old Berkman will replace Pujols at first base in his second season in St. Louis, moving in from right field which now belongs to free agent acquisition Carlos Beltran.Be
More SportsMarch 4, 2012
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Chelsea falls as Arsenal boosts hopes
Celtic’s 20-match winning streak endsLONDON (AP) ― Chelsea lost to West Bromwich Albion for the first time since 1979 on Saturday when a 1-0 defeat left the Premier League powerhouse in danger of missing out on next season’s Champions League.Gareth McAuley’s 82nd-minute goal and Arsenal’s 2-1 comeback win at Liverpool left Chelsea three points behind fourth place with one win in its last seven away matches.“It was very poor in all senses of the word ― in the first half and the second half,” coac
SoccerMarch 4, 2012
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McIlroy closer to No. 1 ranking
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (AP) ― Rory McIlroy is one round away from No. 1 in the world.McIlroy made two big par saves Saturday on a windy back nine at PGA National and finished with a birdie from the bunker for a 4-under 66, giving him a two-shot lead over Harris English and Tom Gillis in the Honda Classic.McIlroy was in a similar position a week ago when he reached the final of the Match Play Championship ― win and the 22-year-old from Northern Ireland becomes the second-youngest player behi
GolfMarch 4, 2012
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MLB expands playoff format
NEW YORK (AP) ― With less than a month to go before opening day, baseball at last decided who’s in and who’s out come October.Now, even a third-place team can win the World Series.Major League Baseball made it official, expanding the playoff format to 10 teams by adding a wild-card club to each league.“I hope we get that extra spot,” said new Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, whose team is coming off a 56-106 finish that was the worst in the majors. “I think it’s great any time you hav
BaseballMarch 4, 2012
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Second baseball pitcher partially admits to match-fixing allegations
Prosecutors investigating allegations of match fixing in baseball said Saturday that a second active professional baseball pitcher partially admitted, during questioning, his involvement in match fixing. LG Twins` Park Hyun-jun (Yonhap News)Park Hyun-jun, a right-hander for the LG Twins in the Korea
BaseballMarch 4, 2012