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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US Air Force blames power loss, weather for F-16 crash in S. Korea in May 2023
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Samsung expected to introduce new Exynos processor in next Galaxy series
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Ex-president Moon recalls in memoir NK leader voiced will not to use nukes
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US expert says N. Korea might ignore Trump if he returns to White House
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Cards win World Series
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals won a remarkable World Series they weren't even supposed to reach, beating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 on Friday night with another key hit by hometown star David Freese and six gutsy innings from Chris Carpenter.A day after an epic Game 6 that saw them
BaseballOct. 29, 2011
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Wozniacki crashes out
ISTANBUL (AFP) ― Caroline Wozniacki, who celebrated becoming year-end world number one for the second successive year on Wednesday, marked the occasion by crashing out of the WTA Championships on Thursday.Although the 21-year-old Dane has topped the rankings for fully 64 weeks, she was so outplayed by Petra Kvitova, the Wimbledon champion from the Czech Republic, that she looked anything but the best player in the world.Indeed there were moments when Wozniacki was so out of sorts during a 6-4, 6
More SportsOct. 28, 2011
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‘Man U ready to purge City disaster’
MANCHESTER (AFP) ― Park Ji-sung is confident that Manchester United can prove their humbling by Manchester City is out of their system when they travel to Everton on Saturday.United manager Sir Alex Ferguson described last Sunday’s 6-1 home defeat to Roberto Mancini’s team as “our worst ever day.”As always, Ferguson’s main concern is how his team respond to such a set-back and there are far easier Premier League assignments than a trip to Goodison Park.United have not won there in their past thr
More SportsOct. 28, 2011
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Series heads to Game 7
Cardinals stun Rangers with 10-9 victory in 11 inningsST. LOUIS (AP) ― Twice down to their last strike, the St. Louis Cardinals kept rallying to win one of baseball’s greatest thrillers.David Freese completed a startling night of comebacks with a home run leading off the bottom of the 11th inning to beat Texas 10-9 on Thursday, and suddenly fans all over got something they have waited a long time to see: Game 7 in the World Series.“You had to be here to believe it,” Cardinals manager Tony La Rus
More SportsOct. 28, 2011
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Asian golf all U.S. talks about, Vijay Singh says
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) ― Asian golf is booming and is “all they talk about” in the sport’s U.S. circles, former world number one Vijay Singh said on Wednesday, calling for more multi-million-dollar tournaments in the region.The Florida-based Singh, 48, fondly known as “The Big Fijian” because of his towering frame, says the game’s rapid growth in Asia has been a hot topic of discussion in his adopted homeland.“That’s all they talk about: the next big thing is Asia,” the three-time Major winner said
More SportsOct. 27, 2011
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Gallery of stars vie for huge prize in China
SHANGHAI (AFP) ― World number two Lee Westwood and U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy are headlining a powerful field chasing the biggest winner’s check in golf at the Lake Malaren Shanghai Masters starting Thursday.The glitzy competition is the latest exhibition in China to attract some of the game’s biggest names but as an unsanctioned event it carries no rankings points for the players, leading to criticism of “vanity” projects.Englishman Westwood and McIlroy, from Northern Ireland, will vie for
More SportsOct. 27, 2011
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Wozniacki stays No.1 as Sharapova pulls out
ISTANBUL (AFP) ― Maria Sharapova’s season ended in disappointment on Wednesday as she saw her hopes of regaining the title at the WTA Championships after a seven year gap and of dethroning Caroline Wozniacki as world No. 1 dashed because she is still feeling the effects of an ankle injury.The former Wimbledon, U.S. Open and Australian Open champion from Russia announced that she was withdrawing from the women’s tour’s flagship event after losing 7-6 (4), 6-4 to Li Na, the French Open champion fr
More SportsOct. 27, 2011
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Game 6 postponed by rain forecast
ST. LOUIS (AP) ― Colby Lewis and his Texas teammates casually tossed a ball in left field, trying to avoid the tarp and any anxiety about being so close to the World Series championship.On this day, the only winner was the weather.Game 6 was postponed Wednesday because of an accurate wet forecast, delaying the Rangers’ bid to clinch their first championship. Ahead 3-2, they can close out the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night. It’s likely to be clear with temperatures in the low 50s at Busch
More SportsOct. 27, 2011
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Training center for national athletes opens in Jincheon
The construction of a new training center for national athletes has been completed in central South Korea to provide more of them with optimal training facilities, the Korean Olympic Committee said Thursday.The national training center in Jincheon, some 90 kilometers south of Seoul in North Chungcheong Province, features both indoor and outdoor state-of-the-art training facilities for some 350 national team members in 12 events including a shooting range, a swimming center and multi-purpose gyms
More SportsOct. 27, 2011
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Suwon ousted from Asian Champs League
The South Korean football team Suwon Samsung Bluewings were eliminated on Thursday from Asia’s top club competition.The Bluewings defeated Al Sadd of Qatar 1-0 in the second leg of the semifinal at the Asian Football Confederation Champions League in Doha, but Al Sadd advanced to the final on the 2-1 advantage in the aggregate score.In the first leg of their semifinal last week, Al Sadd beat Suwon 2-0 in South Korea. The K-League team needed to win by at least 3-1 in Doha for an outright victory
More SportsOct. 27, 2011
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Korean FA recalls teen for Mideast World Cup qualifiers
Teenage football winger Son Heung-min is back on the South Korean national team for two World Cup qualification matches in the Middle East next month, despite some controversy surrounding his availability.The Korea Football Association on Thursday unveiled a roster of 23 players for the third round of the Asian qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. South Korea will travel to the United Arab Emirates on Nov. 11 and then to Lebanon on Nov. 15.Son, a dynamic 19-year-old playing for H
More SportsOct. 27, 2011
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Levante stay top with another win in Spain
MADRID (AP) ― Levante extended their surprising stay atop the Spanish league standings by rallying to beat Real Sociedad 3-2 on Wednesday on a stoppage-time goal by Ruben Suarez.Sociedad took the lead on Daniel Estrada’s early opener before Levante’s Nano Rivas and Valdo Lopes each scored in a 5-minute span.Sociedad appeared to have gotten a point when Inigo Martinez equalized in the 86th, but Suarez rifled a free kick from 40 meters into the right corner of the goal 3 minutes into injury time.T
More SportsOct. 27, 2011
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Lifting a dream
Weightlifter Jang to launch foundation to support minor sportsA little more than 10 years ago, Jang Mi-ran made a life decision. While chasing her dream of becoming a successful Olympian, the then-teenager committed herself to becoming a national weightlifter.Now, after achieving her life-long dream, winning numerous titles, the 28-year-old has found a new dream: helping young hopefuls in minor sports to become like her one day.“I’m grateful for everybody who has been supporting me, and I believ
More SportsOct. 27, 2011
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Korean club Jeonbuk reaches final of AFC Champions League football
JEONJU (Yonhap News) -- South Korean football club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on Wednesday advanced to the final of Asia's top professional club competition, defeating Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 2-1 in the second leg of the semifinal.The win at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, some 240 kilometers south of Seoul
SoccerOct. 26, 2011
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Samsung goes up by two over SK in Korean Series baseball
DAEGU (Yonhap News) -- The Samsung Lions edged the SK Wyverns 2-1 in the second game of the Korean Series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven championship round for the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).At Samsung's home Daegu Stadium, rookie Bae Young-seob hit a two-run single to bre
BaseballOct. 26, 2011
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Park scores first Arsenal goal in League Cup win
Park Chu-young scored the winner in Arsenal’s 2-1 Carling Cup victory over Bolton, while Park Ji-sung set up a goal to help his team advance to the fourth round on Tuesday.The captain of the Korean national team, who joined Arsenal from French side AS Monaco this summer, finally scored his much-anticipated debut goal with a curling shot in the second half. And thanks to the striker, Arsenal booked its place in the last eight of the Cup. Playing for the second time for the English club, the Korea
SoccerOct. 26, 2011
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Rangers lean on Lewis’ arm for Game 6
ST. LOUIS (AP) ― It’s already been a productive postseason for Colby Lewis. Next up, a shot at the biggest prize yet.In Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Lewis gets the first chance to pitch the Texas Rangers to their first title. No doubt while pitching oh-so-carefully against Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals, he’ll be leaning on past October triumphs.“Well, you definitely think when you’re in a kid, you want to be in this position, be on this stage,” Lewis said. “I think
BaseballOct. 26, 2011
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English soccer, police investigate captain Terry over racist slurs
LONDON (AP) ― English soccer authorities and London police began investigations Tuesday into whether England captain John Terry racially abused a black opponent while playing for Chelsea.In the latest contentious episode of Terry’s career, video posted on the Internet appeared to show Terry directing a racial slur at Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during Sunday’s game.QPR assessed the matter for two days before turning to The English Football Association.The FA said in a statement
SoccerOct. 26, 2011
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Capitals riding perfect high
ARLINGTON, Virginia (AP) ― Let’s face it: 7-0 is pretty good. Only nine other teams in NHL history have started a season that way.But if Tuesday’s longer-than-usual practice capped by perspiration-inducing sprints is any indication, the Washington Capitals see it only as a start.“A lot of teams would really be excited about winning six games in a row,” forward Brooks Laich said. “And, for us, we went to Philly and we won and we came home, there was no popping champagne or over-joyous celebrating
More SportsOct. 26, 2011
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Steelers improving as Pats visit
PITTSBURGH (AP) ― Mike Tomlin heard the question and cringed just a little.Yes, it’s true the Pittsburgh Steelers ― the team dubbed “old, slow and ... over” by critics during an uneven opening month ― are alone in first place in the AFC North.And yes, Tomlin doesn’t want to talk about it. Not before Halloween and certainly not with New England (5-1) coming to town on Sunday.“Oh gosh, it’s October,” Tomlin said Tuesday. “We’re just trying to win week to week and keep pace with the elite.”Even if
More SportsOct. 26, 2011