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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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Kim signs $1.3m deal with Hanwha
Kim Tae-kyun, a South Korean baseball slugger returning home after a stint in Japan, has signed the largest-ever contract in local baseball, Kim’s team announced Monday.The Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization said they have signed Kim to a one-year deal worth 1.5 billion won ($1.3 million), the most lucrative contract in the KBO’s 29-year history. Kim’s contract surpasses a one-year, 800 million won deal signed by Lee Seung-yeop with the Samsung Lions. But Lee’s contract included 30
More SportsDec. 12, 2011
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Donald first to win PGA, European money titles
DUBAI (AP) ― Luke Donald became the first golfer to win both the PGA Tour and European Tour money titles, finishing third in the Dubai World Championship on Sunday behind winner Alvaro Quiros.Quiros made a 40-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole for a two-shot victory over 1999 British Open champion Paul Lawrie.The top-ranked Donald, who won the PGA title earlier this year, had to finish better than ninth or hope Rory McIlroy didn’t win the tournament. McIlroy, weakened with a virus all week, tied f
GolfDec. 12, 2011
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Swiss-Korean skater guns for ...2018 Olympic Games
Swiss-Korean skater guns for 2018 Olympic GamesFor as long as she can remember, Claudia Mueller has been involved in athletic endeavors, whether it was skating or other sports. Aged nine, she took a figure skating class and found it to be her most exciting pursuit yet. Now, at 14, the figure skater is one of Korea’s young hopefuls for the 2018 Winter Games.“Please call me Jin-ju, it’s my Korean name,” Mueller said on a Friday afternoon at the national ice skating rink in Taeneung, northern Seou
More SportsDec. 12, 2011
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Devils downed as Kaberle shines in Canadiens debut
NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) ― Tomas Kaberle got off to a fast start with the Canadiens.Acquired in a trade with Carolina on Friday, he had two assists in his debut, leading Montreal to a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.“I have to admit I was a little nervous at the start,” Kaberle said. “I had a new team with new teammates. I hadn’t practiced in two days. I had a long travel day. We went over some things in the hotel before the game at breakfast, but I wasn’t sure of what to expec
More SportsDec. 11, 2011
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Clijsters makes successful return to beat Wozniacki
BRUSSELS (AP) ― Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters made a successful return to the court after a four-month layoff by beating top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki 6-2 7-6 (5) in an exhibition Thursday.In front of about 10,000 home fans at the Antwerp Sports Palace, Clijsters proved she has fully recovered from the stomach muscle injury that forced her off the tour in August. She will be leaving for Australia in two weeks and plans to defend her title in Melbourne next month.She is hoping to punctua
More SportsDec. 11, 2011
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N.Y. Knicks land Tyson Chandler
GREENBURGH, New York (AP) ― The anchor of the Dallas Mavericks’ defense now centers one of the league’s best frontcourts.Tyson Chandler joined the New York Knicks on Saturday, in the belief that joining, Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire means he’s not done competing for championships.The Knicks have long needed a defensive presence, and Chandler plans to provide it. “I know what my job is coming here,” he said. “I know I came here to defend. I’m going to defend the rim, I’m going to rebound,
More SportsDec. 11, 2011
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Donald closes in on money title
DUBAI (AP) ― Top-ranked Luke Donald is on the verge of becoming the first golfer to win the European and American money titles, shooting a 6-under 66 Saturday in the third round at the Dubai World Championship to trail leader Alvaro Quiros by four strokes.While Donald climbed the leaderboard, Rory McIlroy headed the other way to all but end his chances of overtaking the Englishman for top spot on the European money list. The U.S. Open champion had a shaky 1-under 71 to drop into a tie for eighth
GolfDec. 11, 2011
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IOC issues ethics rules ...for campaign
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) ― No campaign rallies, no debates and definitely no tweeting. Candidates in the next IOC presidential election will face a series of ethics rules that may prove as difficult to police as to obey.A ban on use of social networks is just one of the wide-ranging regulations included in a “code of conduct” issued by the International Olympic Committee’s ethics commission.The rules, approved by the IOC executive board this week, come into force immediately and cover any pote
More SportsDec. 11, 2011
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Angels introduce Pujols, Wilson
ANAHEIM, California (AP) ― Every time Albert Pujols got close to the metal crowd-control barriers, fans shrieked and shoved forward for autographs and high-fives. With his new red cap shielding his eyes from the brilliant Southern California sun, Pujols soaked in the cheers and the rays on his first day in his new home.Baseball’s most feared slugger has arrived in Southern California, and his staggering new paychecks aren’t the only reason he left St. Louis for the Los Angeles Angels.Pujols and
More SportsDec. 11, 2011
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Barca rallies to win at Madrid
United responds well to humiliating exit from Champions LeagueMADRID (AP) ― Alexis Sanchez, Xavi Hernandez and Cesc Fabregas scored, and Barcelona snapped Real Madrid’s 15-match winning streak with a 3-1 victory Saturday, overcoming one of the fastest goals in clasico history.Barcelona also overtook Madrid on goal difference atop the Spanish league standings.Karim Benzema opened the scoring just 21 seconds in after Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes miskicked a clearance at Bernabeu Stadium.But
SoccerDec. 11, 2011
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British teen becomes youngest to ski to South Pole
LONDON (AFP) - Amelia Hempleman-Adams, a 16-year-old schoolgirl whose father was the first Briton to reach the South Pole alone and unsupported, on Friday became the youngest person to ski to the bottom of the world.Amelia Hempleman-Adams poses with a Union Jack at the South Pole on Dec. 9 after bec
More SportsDec. 11, 2011
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Manchester misery
PARIS (AFP) ― English Premier League superpowers Manchester United and Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday as French side Lyon achieved a seven-goal miracle to reach the last 16.United, the European champions in 1968, 1999 and 2008, slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at Basel, a defeat which allowed the Swiss champions to go through from Group C with Benfica.City defeated Group A winners Bayern Munich 2-0 but lost out on a last 16 spot when Napoli saw off pointless Villar
More SportsDec. 8, 2011
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S. Korea's football association fires head coach Cho amid controversy
Cho Kwang-rae criticizes football governing body’s decision processThe Korea Football Association is in hot water following the sacking of the men’s national team manager. Cho Kwang-rae. The team’s 2-1 loss to Lebanon last month during Asian qualifier for the 2014 World Cup sealed Cho’s fate, the KF
SoccerDec. 8, 2011
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Chong Tae-hyon returns from U.S. without firm deal
Chong Tae-hyon, the South Korean free agent pitcher in contract talks with a Major League Baseball club, returned home early Wednesday with no deal in place.Chong, who has held talks with the Baltimore Orioles, arrived at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, about 5:40 a.m. with his family. Chong refused to answer questions about his contract status, only saying, “Nothing has been decided, and I’ve got nothing to tell you.”Before Chong arrived, a source close to the pitcher claimed Chon
BaseballDec. 7, 2011
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Drogba’s two strikes secure Chelsea last 16 place
Drogba’s two strikes secure Chelsea last 16 placeLONDON (AP) ― With Chelsea’s Champions League progress secured with a ruthless victory over Valencia, Andre Villas-Boas had the confidence ― after weeks of pent-up frustration ― to take on his critics. The manager declared that his players had delivered a “slap in the face” to their detractors with a 3-0 win over Valencia on Tuesday that sent Chelsea through to the knockout round as the Group E winner.“(There) is a continuous persecution of Chelse
SoccerDec. 7, 2011
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Devils down Maple Leafs in OT
TORONTO (AP) ― David Clarkson scored twice, including 2:40 into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.Ilya Kovalchuk also scored for the Devils, who got 31 saves from Martin Brodeur.Phil Kessel scored his 17th goal of the season for Toronto, and Matt Frattin also scored for the Leafs. James Reimer made 23 saves.Clarkson scored the winner off the rush after taking a feed from Dainius Zubrus in the slot and beating Reimer through his pads.Ko
More SportsDec. 7, 2011
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Lawyer: Another Sandusky accuser steps forward
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (AP) ― A 19-year-old man has filed a complaint with state police alleging he was sexually abused by Jerry Sandusky after the former coach gave him liquor on the Penn State campus in 2004, the accuser’s lawyer said Tuesday.Charles Schmidt said the client, whom he did not identify, went to his law firm about three weeks ago, after Sandusky was charged with sexually abusing eight boys over a 15-year period.“He suffered one incident of abuse, to use the legal term ― invol
More SportsDec. 7, 2011
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McIlroy, Westwood welcome Tiger’s win
DUBAI (AP) ― Tiger Woods is back to his winning ways, and some of the best golfers in the world are relishing the chance to face him again.Woods won the Chevron World Challenge on Sunday, ending a two-year title drought that began shortly after his personal life imploded.“It’s something I look forward to,” said Rory McIlroy, the U.S. Open champion who has moved up to No. 2 in the world and is playing at this week’s Dubai Championship. “(Playing against Tiger) would be a huge experience and a hug
GolfDec. 7, 2011
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K-League champion Jeonbuk draws other Asian winners in Champions League
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, the reigning champion of South Korea's K-League, has been paired with other Asian league winners in the group stage of the continent's top club competition next year. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced that Jeonbuk has drawn Kashiwa Reysol of Ja
SoccerDec. 6, 2011
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Surging Steelers back to work
PITTSBURGH (AP) ― The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing so well, even coach Mike Tomlin is struggling coming up with a list of complaints.Then again, his team’s 35-7 romp over Cincinnati on Sunday night is hard to nitpick.The erratic running game produced 136 yards and two touchdowns. James Harrison collected three sacks as the defense held the Bengals to a season-low point total. And the special teams hit for the trifecta: blocking a field goal attempt, recovering a fumbled kickoff return and sco
More SportsDec. 6, 2011