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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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‘Kim desperately wanted to denuclearize,’ Moon writes in memoirs
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Rovers ruin Ferguson’s 70th party
LONDON (AP) ― Alex Ferguson’s 70th birthday was ruined by Manchester United’s stunning loss to struggling Blackburn and Chelsea slipped out of the Premier League’s top four with a home defeat by Aston Villa on Saturday.Goalkeeper David de Gea’s mistake allowed Grant Hanley to pounce in the 80th minute and give Blackburn a 3-2 win at Old Trafford.“It is a disaster,” Ferguson said. “I never expected it.”The surprising setback for the defending champions means Manchester City can go three points cl
More SportsJan. 1, 2012
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Clarke, McIlroy honored by Queen after major wins
LONDON (AP) ― Northern Irish golf stars Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy are among the sports figures honored by Queen Elizabeth II in her New Year list, after claiming their first major titles.The 43-year-old Clarke was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire after ending his long wait for a major victory by winning the British Open at Royal St. George’s.“It is a great honor and a fantastic way to end a great year. I am very proud for me and my family,” Clarke said. “It was a life-chan
More SportsJan. 1, 2012
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Bynum returns, leads Lakers over Nuggets
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Andrew Bynum had 29 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 92-89 Saturday.Bynum shot 13 for 18, helping the Lakers win their third straight following the team’s first 0-2 start since 2002-03.The 7-foot center was suspended without pay for the first four games of the season because of a flagrant foul against Dallas’ J.J. Barea in Game 4 of the Western Con
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Djokovic wins Abu Dhabi exhibition
ABU DHABI (AP) ― Novak Djokovic showed he remains the player to beat in 2012, routing David Ferrer 6-2, 6-1 Saturday to win the World Tennis Championship exhibition tournament.The top-ranked Djokovic also beat Gael Monfils and then routed Roger Federer en route to his first Abu Dhabi title.“This is the best way to start the 2012 season,” Djokovic said. “I must say I’m really happy with the way I’m playing. Playing against the top players in the world in this way gives me a lot of confidence.”Ear
More SportsJan. 1, 2012
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Ferguson eyes three more years at United
MANCHESTER (AFP) -- Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson marked his 70th birthday on Saturday with a vow to stay at the club for at least three more years.In an interview with United’s official website, Ferguson said he envisaged remaining at Old Trafford until 2014 and possibly beyond provided his health and passion for the job remained.“I think I’ve got three years at the club,” Ferguson said. “As long as my health stays up and as long as I’m still enjoying it and still getting the sati
More SportsJan. 1, 2012
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Yao says surgery could end career
More SportsJan. 1, 2012
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Korean athletes to watch in 2012
One of the biggest events on the 2012 sports calendar is the Summer Olympics, which will run from July 27 through Aug. 12 in London. Hopes are high for Korea after it finished seventh in Beijing in 2008 with 13 gold medals. Korea is aiming for 13 gold medals in London to finish within the top ten again. With the games just months away, the country’s biggest sporting stars are making their final pitches, looking for career-defining performances on the biggest stage. Here are some of the top athle
More SportsDec. 30, 2011
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Up-and-coming stars
While many individual Olympic athletes are worth mentioning, so are some professionals who hope that 2012 will be the year they break through to the top levels of their chosen sports. Lee Dae-hoLee Dae-ho is regarded as one of the best-known baseball players in Korea. He had his best season with the Lotte Giants in 2010 with 44 home runs and 133 RBIs to win the MVP award. The 29-year-old signed a two-year deal worth $9 million with the Orix Buffaloes earlier this month, and will play in the Japa
More SportsDec. 30, 2011
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Jets beat Kings 1-0 in overtime
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Chris Mason is making a strong case for more time in the Winnipeg Jets’ net.The backup goalie keeps making the most of his limited opportunities, stopping all 31 shots he faced in the Jets’ 1-0 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.“Every game day is a little bit bigger of an event for me,” said the 35-year-old goalie, who earned his first shutout of the season.Mason outdueled fellow backup Jonathan Bernier, who made 26 saves for the Kings (18
More SportsDec. 30, 2011
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Korea eyes more than 10 golds in Olympics
South Korea aims to win 10 to 12 gold medals in next year’s London Olympics, the local Olympic chief said Friday.“We are under a great deal of pressure since South Korea won a record number of medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics,” said Park Yong-sung, president of the Korean Olympic Committee, in an interview with Yonhap News Agency. “But we will do our best to live up to people’s expectation with results matching our strong performance in Beijing.”South Korea finished seventh in the 2008 Summer
More SportsDec. 30, 2011
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Kobe scores 28, Lakers surge past Knicks in 4th
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 28 points in yet another dynamic performance against the Knicks, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the fourth quarter for their ninth straight victory over New York, 99-82 Thursday night.Pau Gasol had 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Lakers, who have won two straight after a 0-2 start to the compressed season.Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points in his first showdown with Bryant since joining the Knicks, and Amare Stoudemire had 15 points
More SportsDec. 30, 2011
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Choo looks to bounce back in 2012
Cleveland Indians outfielder Choo Shin-soo said Thursday he will try to bounce back next year from a disappointing 2011 season.Choo, the only South Korean in Major League Baseball, returned to his home in Arizona Thursday to begin his off-season training in earnest, after spending about two months in his native land. As he reflected on his injury-plagued year, Choo said it was the worst season of his career.“This year, I hit rock bottom, and I‘d never experienced that before in baseball,” Choo t
BaseballDec. 29, 2011
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Djokovic steps up to dominate
LONDON (AP) ― Novak Djokovic is about to find out what it takes to follow up on a nearly unbeatable season.The 24-year-old Serb won three of the four Grand Slams titles, lifted seven other trophies and wrested the No. 1 ranking from Rafael Nadal. His 70-6 record included a staggering 41-match winning streak to begin the season.“It was incredible,” Djokovic said. “I made so many wins in a row that I really didn’t count any more. I was just trying to play one match at the time and trying to think
More SportsDec. 29, 2011
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Unbeaten Heat, Wade cage Bobcats
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) ― Dwyane Wade hit a bank shot over Gerald Henderson with 2.9 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat to a 96-95 victory over the pesky Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday and remain unbeaten.After Henderson hit a 3-pointer from the right wing to put the Bobcats up by one with 12 seconds left, the Heat called time and had Wade bring the ball up. He drove to the left side and banked the shot over Henderson, then turned to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton seated courts
More SportsDec. 29, 2011
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Rory McIlroy arrives on world stage in 2011
LONDON (AP) ― A year that witnessed the passing of one European golfing legend may have heralded the arrival of another.The death of Spanish great Seve Ballesteros in May following a three-year battle with a brain tumor hit the golfing fraternity hard, although the outpouring of grief for the popular winner of five majors extended far beyond sport.It was fitting, then, that the player who did so much to revive a flagging European game in the 1980s thanks to his flamboyant style and good looks sh
GolfDec. 29, 2011
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Ahn to skate as ‘Viktor’ for Russia
Olympic medalist Ahn Hyun-soo plans to compete as Viktor Ahn for Russia at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.The Russian Skating Union announced Wednesday that the three-time Olympic gold medalist has applied for Russian citizenship and is expecting to receive a Russian passport in January.“After the New Year’s holidays Ahn will receive a Russian passport,” Aleksei Kravtsov, head of the Russian Skating Union, said in a statement on its website.The skating union also posted a scan of the document sh
More SportsDec. 29, 2011
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City feeling pressure at top of Premier League
LONDON (AP) ― After seeing its Premier League lead wiped out by archrival Manchester United, Manchester City’s title credentials face a severe test when it plays revitalized Sunderland and then Liverpool in a three-day span to kick off a hectic month for the big-spending northern club.City still tops the standings as it goes in search of a first English title since 1968, but has squandered a five-point advantage in the space of a month to lead the reigning champions only on goal difference.The p
SoccerDec. 29, 2011
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Celtic surge to top of league table
Joe Ledley the toast of Parkhead after his 52nd minute goalGLASGOW (AP) ― Celtic supplanted Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premier League on Wednesday, defeating its Glasgow rival 1-0 to complete a dramatic turnaround in fortunes in the battle for the title.Wales midfielder Joe Ledley grabbed the winner at Celtic Park, meeting a corner with an emphatic header at the far post in the 52nd minute to secure Celtic’s ninth straight league victory.Less than two months ago, Neil Lennon’s side was
SoccerDec. 29, 2011
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Olympic star Ahn to skate as ‘Viktor’ for Russia
Olympic medalist Ahn Hyun-soo plans to compete as Viktor Ahn for Russia in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.The Russian Skating Union announced Wednesday that the three-time Olympic gold medalist has applied for Russian citizenship and is expecting to receive a Russian passport in January.“After the New Year holidays Ahn will receive a Russian passport,” Aleksei Kravtsov, head of the Russian Skating Union, said in a statement on its website.The skating union also posted a scan of the document show
More SportsDec. 29, 2011
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Korean short track star gets Russian citizenship
South Korea's three-time Olympic short track champion Ahn Hyun-soo, who is currently training in Moscow, has been awarded Russian citizenship, officials here said Wednesday.In a statement, the Kremlin said President Dmitry Medvedev signed off on a special decree granting the 25-year-old Korean nativ
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