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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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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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Lee: Park Ji-sung’s return to the national team possible
The country’s best known footballer Park Ji-sung is in the news for the right reason. He is scoring in the English Premier League and has again proven his worth for Manchester United, the world’s top football club. And fans are now calling on the versatile player to make a return to the much troubled national team. The 30-year-old midfielder retired from international football following Korea’s third-place finish at the Asian Cup in January. But a veteran football figure has recently suggested t
SoccerDec. 28, 2011
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Spurs retain title hopes
LONDON (AP) ― Tottenham established itself as the likeliest challenger to the dominance of the Manchester clubs in the Premier League this season, beating Norwich 2-0 on Tuesday to tighten its grip on third place.A classy second-half double by winger Gareth Bale lifted Spurs to within seven points of City and United, with the London club still holding a game in hand ― at home to Everton next month.With fifth-place Arsenal drawing 1-1 at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers to join fading title hopefu
SoccerDec. 28, 2011
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Asian soccer strengthens
Match-fixing, related suicides, corruption and other assorted controversies could not prevent 2011 from being overall a good year for Asian football, as the continent’s prominence in the global game continued to grow.The previous year ended with Qatar shocking the world by being awarded the 2022 World Cup and just a few days into 2011 the tiny nation was once again on center stage as it hosted the Asian Cup.Although most matches were played in half-empty stadiums, the football was of a relativel
SoccerDec. 28, 2011
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Panthers snap slide with win over Leafs
SUNRISE, Florida (AP) ― The Florida Panthers’ scoring difficulties ended at the right time.Coming into Tuesday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Panthers had not scored more than three goals since Dec. 5, a span of nine games, including an 8-0 loss in their last game against Boston.However, the Panthers broke out of their drought as Kris Versteeg and Jason Garrison scored power play goals for the Panthers in a 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.“That’s what we were really looking for,”
More SportsDec. 28, 2011
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Pitino to step down when contract ends in 2017
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) ― Rick Pitino said Tuesday that he won’t coach past the 2016-2017 season when his current contract ends at Louisville.“When you’re 59, you’re realistic that you don’t have a whole lot of years left,” Pitino said at a news conference before the No. 4 Cardinals play No. 12 Georgetown on Wednesday. “My contract’s going to run out in 2017. I’m not coaching anymore after that.”The former Providence and Kentucky coach has guided the Cardinals to a 12-0 record so far this seas
More SportsDec. 28, 2011
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Heat stave off Celtics rally
MIAMI (AP) ― LeBron James scored 26 points, rookie point guard Norris Cole came up with 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat nearly blew a 20-point lead before beating the Boston Celtics 115-107 on Tuesday night.Dwyane Wade finished with 24 points and eight assists for Miami, which got 18 from Chris Bosh and twice saw its lead cut to three in the final minutes. Cole delivered the answer both times with a pair of jump shots, and the Heat escaped.Ray Allen scored 28 points
More SportsDec. 28, 2011
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49ers, Patriots to star in Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) ― Tom Brady is one of eight Patriots and Patrick Willis one of eight 49ers to make the Pro Bowl, the most on each roster.Defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay (14-1), led by starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and Baltimore (11-4), led by veteran linebacker Ray Lewis, have seven apiece for the Jan. 29 game in Honolulu, the NFL announced Tuesday.Brady is one of seven starters from New England (12-3). The others are receiver Wes Welker, tight end Rob Gronkowski, defensive tackle Vi
More SportsDec. 28, 2011
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Golfer Choi Kyoung-ju's wife sues foundation employee for embezzlement
The wife of PGA Tour golfer Choi Kyoung-ju has sued an employee of Choi's charity foundation and an insurance broker for embezzlement, prosecutors said Wednesday. Choi Kyoung-juThe Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said Choi's wife, surnamed Kim, has claimed that the KJ Choi Foundation empl
GolfDec. 28, 2011
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Durant’s 33 help power Thunder
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ― Kevin Durant scored 33 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.Russell Westbrook added 28 points, six assists and six rebounds, and James Harden scored 16 points for the Thunder, who have started off a season loaded with expectations at 2-0.Kevin Love had 22 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, and Ricky Rubio had an impressive debut with six assists, six points and five rebounds in 26 minutes for the Timbe
More SportsDec. 27, 2011
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Brees tops Marino’s passing mark in Saints’ win
NEW ORLEANS (AP) ― Quite a night for Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints ― a record and a rout.Brees set the NFL record for yards passing in a season, breaking a mark that Dan Marino had held for 27 years, and the New Orleans Saints clinched the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.Brees threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns, the last a 9-yard strike to Darren Sproles that set the record with 2:51 to go.“So many people contributed to this, and I’m hap
More SportsDec. 27, 2011
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Lee Young-pyo criticizes coaching revolving door
Veteran football star Lee Young-pyo on Tuesday criticized football officials for lacking patience with national team coaches, offering his two cents on the controversial coaching change earlier this month.“There may be some misunderstanding and discord when you’re working for Korean football, but it’s all part of the process,” Lee told reporters. “Changing coaches too frequently is something we should all think hard about.”Lee was addressing the local press for the first time since he signed wit
SoccerDec. 27, 2011
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Devilish rout
Berbatov nets 3; Park Ji-sung opens scoringLONDON (AP) ― Manchester United flourished as Manchester City floundered on Monday to wipe out its neighbor’s lead in the Premier League title race.City’s was left clinging to top spot on goal difference after its expensively assembled attacking unit failed to score in the league for the first time this season in a 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion.Injury-hit United took full advantage, with Dimitar Berbatov’s hat trick powering the champions to a second
SoccerDec. 27, 2011
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Defending champions rise from worst to first
BOSTON (AP) ― The Boston Bruins got off to a horrid start to their Stanley Cup championship defense, winning just three of their first 10 games and landing in last place in the Eastern Conference.After an incredible two-month surge, they’re back on top.“They deserve a lot of credit for that and they worked hard to accomplish that and I think it’s important that they enjoy the three days of the Christmas holiday they have,” Bruins coach Claude Julien said after Boston beat Florida 8-0 for its 20t
More SportsDec. 26, 2011
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Leafs extend Wilson’s deal
TORONTO (AP) ― Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson has gotten his Christmas wish.Two days after hinting on Twitter of his desire for a new contract, Wilson says the team has given him an extension.“‘He came! He came!’ Remember saying that as a little kid? Well he did: I got a new Red Ryder BB gun and a contract extension!” Wilson tweeted Sunday morning.The team did not immediately respond to an email seeking confirmation. Wilson tweeted Friday that what he wanted for Christmas was a new contract from g
More SportsDec. 26, 2011
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Dongbu, KGC look to ride momentum in KBL
Wonju Dongbu had a merry Christmas with a 72-66 win over the Goyang Orions on Sunday and a sweep of two weekend games.On Sunday, center Rod Benson led Wonju to victory with 25 points and 19 rebounds, delighting the crowd of more than 3,000 at the Wonju gymnasium in Gangwon Province.Up 40-35 in the third quarter, substitute guard Hwang Jin-won hit a clutch three-pointer, part of his 18 points on the day. Forwards Kim Joo-sung and Yoon Ho-young added 20 points and 11 rebounds. The Wonju side also
More SportsDec. 26, 2011
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Heat ease past Mavs in finals rematch
DALLAS (AP) ― While Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks were on the court celebrating the championship they won over LeBron James and Dwyane Wade last season, the Miami Heat were gathered in another part of the building.It wasn’t because they dreaded watching the ceremony, they insisted.They were simply getting ready to show everyone why they are favored to win it all this season.James and Wade led a series of scoring waves that put Miami ahead by 35 points midway through the third quarter, t
More SportsDec. 26, 2011
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Rodgers, Packers lock up top seed
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (AP) ― Aaron Rodgers threw five touchdown passes for the first time in his career to help the Green Bay Packers nail down the No. 1 seed in the NFC and claim another round of bragging rights in the NFL’s most storied rivalry by knocking the Chicago Bears out of the playoff chase.Rodgers threw a pair of touchdowns to Jordy Nelson, another two to James Jones, and found tight end Jermichael Finley for a score as the Packers beat the Bears 35-21 on Sunday night.Clay Matthews mad
More SportsDec. 26, 2011
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Man City’s Mancini issues festive warning
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his Premier League leaders that they cannot afford to offer unexpected gifts on their travels over the festive season.City starts its final game of 2011 at West Bromwich Albion on Monday two points clear of nearest rivals Manchester United and on course for its first top-flight title in 44 years.But Alex Ferguson’s reigning champions will end the calendar year at the summit if they follow up victory over struggling Wigan on Monday with another t
SoccerDec. 26, 2011
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Players still willing to hide head injuries
Ask Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew whether he would try to play through a concussion or yank himself from a game, and he’ll provide a straightforward answer.“Hide it,” the NFL’s leading rusher said.“The bottom line is: You have to be able to put food on the table. No one’s going to sign or want a guy who can’t stay healthy. I know there will be a day when I’m going to have trouble walking. I realize that,” Jones-Drew said. “But this is what I signed up for. Injuries are par
More SportsDec. 26, 2011
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Fired football coach alleges outside pressure on player selection
The recently fired head coach of the national football team on Monday claimed to have come under pressure from senior officials in his player selection, an allegation promptly rejected by a high-ranking football executive.(Yonhap News)Cho Kwang-rae, dismissed earlier this month, said three senior of
SoccerDec. 26, 2011