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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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[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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US expert says N. Korea might ignore Trump if he returns to White House
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[Photo News] Seoul seeks 'best sleeper'
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Yoon vows to advance freedom, welfare to uphold spirit of 1980 pro-democracy uprising
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Wyverns, Giants set final game for Korean Series berth
It’s the final game, and the fierce battle between two of the country’s top baseball teams will come to a dramatic conclusion this weekend.The SK Wyverns and Lotte Giants, which are tied 2-2 in the best-of-five playoff series, are set to play a final showdown Saturday at Busan’s Sajik Stadium.If the
BaseballOct. 21, 2011
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Vettel: Death a risk drivers accept
MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) ― Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel wants motor racing safety improvements following the death of IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, although drivers accept the dangers involved.The Red Bull driver called Wheldon’s death a “big loss” but said risks can not be avoided.“The bo
More SportsOct. 20, 2011
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Barca set club record in victory
Barcelona set a club record by extending its unbeaten streak at the start of the season to 13 games with a 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic’s Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League, and Fernando Torres scored twice for Chelsea in a 5-0 rout of Genk on Wednesday night.Andres Iniesta scored in the
SoccerOct. 20, 2011
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Suwon loses in brawl-marred match
K-League side Suwon Bluewings lost 2-0 to Qatar’s Al Sadd Wednesday in the first leg of AFC Champions League semifinal. After a goalless first half, Al Sadd’s striker Mamadou Niang broke the deadlock in the 70th minute. And 10 minutes later the former Marseille striker sealed the triumph with his se
SoccerOct. 20, 2011
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Three Koreans out of contact in Himalayas
The Korean Alpine Federation announced Thursday it was searching for three missing Korean climbers last seen heading for a summit in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal.Korean veteran mountaineer Park Young-seok, Gang Gi-seok and Shin Dong-min were on the south face of Annapurna, aiming to push for
More SportsOct. 20, 2011
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Cards strike first
Craig’s pinch-hit single provides game-winning run in Game 1ST. LOUIS (AP) ― Nobody plays a hunch like Tony La Russa. Not this October, anyway. The St. Louis manager once again looked like a genius, especially when Allen Craig pinch-hit for ace Chris Carpenter and delivered a go-ahead single that se
More SportsOct. 20, 2011
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Three Koreans missing in Himalayas
The Korean Alpine Federation announced Thursday it was searching for three missing Korean climbers last seen heading for a summit in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal.Korean veteran mountaineer Park Young-seok, Gang Gi-seok and Shin Dong-min were on the south face of Annapurna, aiming to push for
More SportsOct. 20, 2011
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S. Korean climber Park Young-seok feared missing in Himalayas
The Korean Alpine Federation announced Thursday it was searching for three missing Korean climbers last seen heading for a summit in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal.Korean veteran mountaineer Park Young-seok, Gang Gi-seok and Shin Dong-min were on the south face of Annapurna, aiming to push for
More SportsOct. 20, 2011
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Rangers don’t really know Cards
Chris Carpenter and C.J. Wilson set to pitch in Game 1 of Series ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ― The Texas Rangers know who they’re playing in the World Series.Yet, the American League champions don’t really know the St. Louis Cardinals.“They don’t know much about us other than what they see on TV, an
BaseballOct. 19, 2011
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Rooney rescues Man United
Wayne Rooney made two penalty kicks Tuesday to lead 10-man Manchester United a 2-0 road victory over the Romanian club Otelul Galati in the Champions League.Rooney opened the scoring in the 64th minute, but captain Nemanja Vidic was sent off two minutes later. Rooney’s other penalty kick came during
SoccerOct. 19, 2011
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Korea searches for star in F1
Korean football fans pack into bars all over the country anytime national hero Park Ji-sung is in action for Manchester United in the English Premier League.The stands at the Korean Grand Prix last weekend were not nearly as full, but that could have been because there wasn’t a Korean to cheer on.Wh
More SportsOct. 19, 2011
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Big dreams do come true
Kim Jin-sun talks about his PyeongChang ambitionsWhen the International Olympic Committee announced PyeongChang as the host city for the 2018 Games in July, he was weeping with joy and relief.But in an interview with The Korea Herald on Monday, Kim Jin-sun, former Gangwon Province governor, said he
More SportsOct. 19, 2011
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Choi to host his own tourney for first time
South Korean golfer Choi Kyoung-ju will host his own tournament on home soil for the first time this week, bringing together stars from both the South Korean and U.S. tours.The CJ Invitational hosted by K.J. Choi, the more famous moniker for the eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, will kick off at Ha
GolfOct. 18, 2011
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Wheldon’s fans leave tributes
Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s main gate turned into a memorial for the late two-time Indy 500 winnerINDIANAPOLIS (AP) ― Dan Wheldon’s biggest fans wanted one more chance to thank their favorite driver Monday.One-by-one they turned Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s main gate into a memorial for the two-t
GolfOct. 18, 2011
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Kia Tigers name ex-franchise star new manager
The Kia Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) named former franchise star Sun Dong-yol as their new manager on Tuesday, less than a week after the team was eliminated from the ongoing playoffs.The Gwangju-based Tigers announced that Sun, 48, will replace Cho Beom-hyun starting next year. T
BaseballOct. 18, 2011
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Pohang in race for playoffs
That tenacious team, aptly known as the Pohang Steelers, has been doing the chasing for much of 2011. The green shirts of Jeonbuk Motors have led the pack for months, like a pace-setting marathon runner that never lets up. The race is almost over and Pohang doesn’t look like it’s catching its prey b
SoccerOct. 17, 2011
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Wheldon dies after Vegas crash
LAS VEGAS (AP) ― Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after his car became ensnarled in a fiery 15-car pileup, flew over another vehicle and landed in a catch fence just outside turn 2.The 33-year-old racer was a two-time Indy winner, including this year’s race
More SportsOct. 17, 2011
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Park guns for world record at Olympics
South Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan said Monday his goal at next year‘s London Olympics isn’t just to win a gold medal, but to set a world record.The 2008 Olympic champion in the men‘s 400-meter freestyle and two-time world champion for that distance, Park said his winning times have left much to be
More SportsOct. 17, 2011
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Steelers struggle but survive rally
PITTSBURGH (AP) ― Blaine Gabbert keeps showing the Jacksonville Jaguars why he’s their quarterback of the future.The present remains painful.A day after his 22nd birthday, Gabbert shook off five sacks to lead struggling Jacksonville within a desperation pass of a stunning upset over the Pittsburgh S
More SportsOct. 17, 2011
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Crane rallies to win McGladrey Classic
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Georgia (AP) ― Ben Crane wasn’t sure why he was even playing the McGladrey Classic. The real mystery came Sunday afternoon, when he sat down next to a shiny silver trophy.“What the heck am I doing here?” Crane said.His wife is expecting their third child, though a Caesarian sectio
GolfOct. 17, 2011