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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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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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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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Speed’s death weighs on players
Liverpool holds City to 1-1 drawLONDON (AP) ― The death of Wales manager Gary Speed cast a shadow over the English Premier League games on Sunday.Liverpool and Manchester City observed a moment of silence before their 1-1 draw at Anfield hours after news broke that Speed had been found dead at age 42. Asked to do the same, the fans at Swansea’s 0-0 draw with Aston Villa instead opted for an impromptu minute’s applause and chanted Speed’s name.Villa goalkeeper Shay Given was in tears thinking of
SoccerNov. 28, 2011
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Wales football manager Gary Speed dies aged 42
LONDON (AP) _ Gary Speed, who took over as Wales football coach just 11 months ago after playing for his country a record 85 times, has died. He was 42. Gary Speed (AP)The Football Association of Wales announced Speed's death Sunday without giving the cause.Local police said there were no suspicious
SoccerNov. 28, 2011
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Asada, Hanyu take Rostelecom Cup
MOSCOW (AP) ― Japanese skaters Yuzuru Hanyu and Mao Asada overcame errors in their free skates Saturday to win the Rostelecom Cup titles and qualify for next month’s ISU Grand Prix final.The 16-year-old Hanyu, who finished second behind Javier Fernandez in the free skate, totaled 241.66 points to edge the Spaniard by three-hundredths of a point and win his first Grand Prix title.First-day leader Jeremy Abbott of the U.S. finished fifth in the free skate and third overall with 229.08 points in th
More SportsNov. 27, 2011
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Federer, Tsonga into ATP final
LONDON (AP) ― Every time Roger Federer steps onto the court, another milestone seems to be within grasp.He seized another one Saturday, reaching his 100th career final by beating David Ferrer 7-5, 6-3 in the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals. Federer could add a few more Sunday. He’s in position to win his 70th title overall and a record sixth at the season-ending tournament for the world’s top eight players.“It’s obviously a special occasion for me,” said Federer, who will play Jo-Wilfrie
More SportsNov. 27, 2011
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Korea sinks Saudi Arabia in Olympic soccer qualifier
South Korea edged Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final round of the Asian football qualification for the 2012 London Olympics on Sunday.Midfielder Cho Young-cheol converted a penalty in the 33rd minute and South Korea held on for the win before about 27,000 fans at Seoul World Cup Stadium. As South Korea prepared for a free kick from the left wing, Saudi defender Ahmed Walibi got tangled up with a South Korean player in the box, drawing a penalty. Cho put the ball past Saudi goalkeeper Hussain Shaian i
More SportsNov. 27, 2011
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Man United held to draw by Newcastle
LONDON (AP) ― Manchester United was held to a 1-1 draw at home by Newcastle on Saturday, costing the defending champions in their bid to catch first-place Manchester City in the Premier League.A disputed foul allowed Demba Ba to tie the score on a 61st-minute penalty kick for Newcastle at Old Trafford. Javier Hernandez put United ahead in the 49th.United is four points behind City, which plays Liverpool on Sunday. Third-place Tottenham closed within two points of United with a 3-1 win at West Br
SoccerNov. 27, 2011
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U.S. wins the golf World Cup, Korea finish tied 9th
Ireland McIlroy shows promise and looking for No.1 title before 2016 HAIKOU, China -- American pair Gary Woodland and Matt Kuchar shot a strong 67 to win the 56th World Cup of Golf on the Hainan Island, China on Sunday.The duo finished the tournament on 24-under-par 264, two shorts clear of Germany and England, who were tied second.And the competition favorites Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell were tied for fourth with Australia, Scotland and the Netherlands a shot further back.Korean
GolfNov. 27, 2011
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S. Korea beats Saudi Arabia in Olympic football qualifier
South Korea edged Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final round of the Asian football qualification for the 2012 London Olympics here on Sunday.Midfielder Cho Young-cheol converted a penalty in the 33rd minute and South Korea held on for the win before about 27,000 fans at Seoul World Cup Stadium. As South Ko
SoccerNov. 27, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Chinese young chairman plans to make golf World Cup success
HAIKOU, China -- The chief organizer of the World Cup of Golf believes the event’s popularity will take off in the years to come. “The World Cup is not as popular as other sports. For instance golf in China is only 25 years old. But it means there is a lot of room to grow,” said Ken Chu, chairman of Mission Hills Group.The biennial global competition started in 1954 in Canada with seven nations competing. In 1995, just a year after Mission Hills’ establishment, the Chinese golf club hosted the c
More SportsNov. 27, 2011
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McIlory looks for No.1 title before 2016 Olympics
By Oh Kyu-wookHAIKOU, China -- There is little doubt that Rory McIlroy is one of the most promising golfers the world must pay attention to. The 2011 U.S. Open champion continually showed his talent this weekend against top golfers from the world in the 56th World Cup of Golf, at the Mission Hills Resort in Haikou.The world No.2, partnered with Graeme McDowell for Ireland, shot a 8-under 64 to lead the 28-nation event by two shots after the third round on Saturday.Playing for the first time here
GolfNov. 27, 2011
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Top golfers vie World Cup title this weekend
Ireland, Australia tied for first place after 2nd round of $7.5m tournamentHAIKOU, China— All eyes in the golf world will now turn to China this weekend, where some of the world’s top players are competing for the 56th World Cup at the Mission Hills Resort on Hainan Island.The brand new par-72 Blackstone course in Haikou, more than 6,500 meters in length and completed in 2010, is hosting the global tournament for the first time on the island dubbed the “Chinese Hawaii.”Competition favorites Rory
GolfNov. 25, 2011
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NBA: Talks to end lockout resume
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Negotiations aimed at ending the NBA lockout that reached it’s 146th day on Wednesday have resumed with the goal of ending the money squabble in time to play games on Dec. 25, according to reports.ESPN and the New York Times, citing unnamed sources, said the talks began on Tuesday between attorneys for both sides because of an anti-trust lawsuit filed last week by players against the league.NBA club owners, claiming $300 million in losses last season among 22 of the league’s 30
More SportsNov. 24, 2011
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Ferrer stuns tired Djokovic at ATP Finals
LONDON (AP) ― His body already aching after a season of almost unceasing success, Novak Djokovic ran into a brick wall in David Ferrer.Ferrer’s relentless hitting proved too much for Djokovic on Wednesday, giving the fifth-seeded Spaniard a 6-3, 6-1 win and a spot in the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals.“I think today maybe was my best match of the season,” Ferrer said.The exact opposite was true for Djokovic. The winner of three Grand Slams and 10 titles overall this season looked far fr
More SportsNov. 24, 2011
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Asian player of year craves Europe move
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) ―Uzbekistan’s Server Djeparov admitted he still craved a move to Europe after becoming only the second two-time Asian footballer of the year.The 29-year-old goal-scoring midfielder said it was his “dream” to switch to Europe’s big-money leagues after a club career which has taken him from Uzbekistan to South Korea and Saudi Arabia.“Every player is very individual and every player has his way, but it’s still my dream to play for a strong European club,” Djeparov said at the Asi
More SportsNov. 24, 2011
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Korea draws Qatar in Olympic qualifier
DOHA (Yonhap News) ― South Korea played Qatar to a 1-1 draw in the final round of the Asian football qualification for the 2012 London Olympics here on Wednesday.Kim Hyun-sung pulled South Korea even in the 68th minute, after the home side got onboard on a penalty by Ibrahim Majid Abdulmajid late in the first half.The visiting side failed to capitalize on early chances. Park Jong-woo’s free kick from left of the Qatar net in the 13th minute sailed just wide of the goal. Three minutes later, Yun
SoccerNov. 24, 2011
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Celtic beat Dunfermline
GLASGOW (AFP) ― Celtic cut the gap at the top of the Scottish Premier League to seven points as they survived a late Dunfermline surge to hold on for a 2-1 win at Parkhead on Wednesday.In a whirlwind start, Celtic scored twice in the opening 13 minutes, with Gary Hooper taking advantage of a Dunfermline mistake to fire home the first before turning provider for James Forrest.However, the Hoops then squandered a host of chances, with South Korean international Ki Sung-yeung missing a second-half
SoccerNov. 24, 2011
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Arsenal through, Chelsea rocked by loss
Barca beat AC Milan 3-2 to win Group HLONDON (AP) ― Arsenal might be the only English club that makes it through to the knockout rounds of the Champions League this season.A day after Manchester United and Manchester City both missed the chance to qualify, Chelsea conceded a last-minute goal to lose 2-1 at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday and risk missing out for the first time since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003.Leverkusen advanced alongside Arsenal, which beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 thr
SoccerNov. 24, 2011
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Hyun joins Hall of Fame
DOHA (Yonhap News) ― South Korean table tennis great Hyun Jung-hwa belatedly learned of her induction into the International Table Tennis Hall of Fame here on Tuesday.Hyun, a former Olympic gold medalist and world champion, received her Hall plaque from Adham Sharara, president of the International Table Tennis Federation, about a year after she qualified for inclusion in the Hall.The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the inaugural Peace and Sport Cup exhibition event, which invited histor
More SportsNov. 23, 2011
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Team Korea earns doubles win
DOHA (Yonhap News) ― South Korean Ryu Seung-min and North Korean Kim Hyok-bong teamed up to capture the men’s doubles table tennis title here at the inaugural Peace and Sport Cup tournament.The inter-Korean duo downed the pairing of Fan Yiyong of the U.S. and Grigory Vlassov of Russia in the final, 11-9, 11-3, 11-4.At the exhibition table tennis event, co-organized by the International Table Tennis Federation and Peace and Sport Foundation, players from 10 nations that have been historically at
More SportsNov. 23, 2011
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Officials urge support to keep taekwondo in Games
Leaders from taekwondo governing bodies have come together calling for united support to maintain the sport’s global status. “We’re now working together to secure taekwondo’s berth in the Olympics,” said Park Sun-kyu, vice minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.Park sat down with taekwondo officials, including World Taekwondo Federation President Choue Chung-won, in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss ways of making the Korean martial art a “core” Olympic sport.Also joining at the table were Bae Jhon
More SportsNov. 23, 2011