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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Korea’s U23 squad defeats China 1-0
Kim Dong-sub scored the only goal to secure Korea Under-23 team’s 1-0 victory over China in a friendly at the Munsu World Cup Stadium in Ulsan on Sunday.Korea had its first chance seven minutes into the game. FC Seoul’s Lee Seung-yeoul fooled two defenders inside the penalty area, only to be blocked by the on-rushing goalkeeper. It didn’t take long before Korea took the lead, however. Gwangju FC f
March 27, 2011
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Qatar may build artificial cloud for 2022 World Cup
Qatar may build artificial cloud for 2022 World CupQatar, the host of the 2022 World Cup, is struggling to find a way to shade players from the desert sun.Saud Abdul Ghani, a mechanical engineering professor teaching at the University of Qatar, suggested an artificial cloud. Experiments to make artificial coulds are being conducted around the world, but this one is different in that it is mechanic
March 25, 2011
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Rise of Korea’s young guns
Prospects to get more playing time in Honduras friendlyThe South Korean national team is in action on home soil on Friday evening in Seoul for the first time this year with a friendly against Honduras. Their last appearance at home was a goalless draw against Japan in Seoul in October. More than five months later, head coach Cho Kwang-rae is hoping to show his countrymen some of the players and pl
March 23, 2011
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Liverpool due in Seoul for exhibition match with FC Seoul
FC Seoul, a South Korean professional football club in the K-Leagu, is faced with a scheduling conflict over a proposed summer exhibition match against a popular English team.Liverpool, an English Premier League club, has proposed a July 19 exhibition contest against FC Seoul, the 2010 K-League champion.An 18-time English champion and a five-time European champ, Liverpool boasts a star-studded lin
March 22, 2011
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S. Korea, Mongolia to seek 'clean coal' production
South Korea and Mongolia will engage in a "clean coal" development project that can improve energy efficiency of the fossil fuel resource, the government said Tuesday. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) reached between the two countries in Seoul calls for South Korea to transfer technology related to upgrading coal quality used for heating and power generation, the Ministry of Knowledge Econ
March 22, 2011
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Hernandez brace sends United into quarters; Inter also move on
Hernandez brace sends United into quarters; Inter also move onLONDON (AP) ― Holder Inter Milan staged a second-half comeback to oust Bayern Munich on away goals in a repeat of last season’s final and Manchester United advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals for the fifth consecutive season by beating Marseille 2-1 on Tuesday.Goran Pandev’s 88th-minute goal for Inter earned a 3-2 victory at
March 16, 2011
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Roster tweaked for national team
Cho Kwang-rae to test more young talent ahead of 2014 World CupIt’s been over six months since Cho Kwang-rae took over the national football team, but the manager said he is still not satisfied with the team’s performances so far. “The team is now only half-way to becoming my ideal team,” Cho said Tuesday at the KFA’s office in Seoul, while announcing his new squad members. Since he took the reins
March 16, 2011
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Lee sends Bolton into FA Cup semis
Korean midfielder heads winner in 90th minuteLONDON (AFP) ― Lee Chung-yong fired Bolton into the FA Cup last four as the South Korean’s late goal clinched a 3-2 win over Birmingham in the quarterfinals at St. Andrew’s on Saturday.Owen Coyle’s side looked to have been denied a place in the last four when Kevin Phillips hit a late equalizer for Birmingham, but Bolton midfielder Lee headed the winner
March 13, 2011
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Resolute Tottenham
Spurs survive Milan to roar into Champions League quartersLONDON (AP) ― Tottenham kept up its impressive debut in the Champions League by ousting AC Milan on Wednesday, while Felix Magath’s future as Schalke coach remains uncertain despite the German side reaching the quarterfinals with a victory over Valencia.Tottenham protected its 1-0 first-leg lead over seven-time European champion Milan by ho
March 10, 2011
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Messi, Barca maul Arsenal 3-1
Shakhtar join Spanish giants in quarterfinalsLONDON (AP) ― Barcelona overwhelmed Arsenal with a 3-1 victory following Lionel Messi’s double and Shakhtar Donetsk reached the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time after beating AS Roma 3-0 on Tuesday.While Barcelona outclassed Arsenal for the second successive season, the match turned in the Spanish champions’ favor in a three-minute spel
March 9, 2011
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Ognenovski sets bigger goals
Last year was one to remember for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma. The team from just south of Seoul not only won the Asian Champions League but went on to finish in third place at the FIFA Club World Cup after meeting European champion Inter Milan.It was even better for Sasa Ognenovski, a man looking forward to his third K-League season. The Australian was the man handed the trophy in Tokyo in November. He
March 8, 2011
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Race for championship wide open in Korea’s soccer league
It’s finally here. Three months after FC Seoul defeated Jeju United to bring home the K-League title, the 2011 season starts Saturday with a record 16 teams looking for success.How success is defined depends on the team, but almost half will be dreaming of the golden trophy. The serious contenders are the usual suspects and teams that have all won it in the last decade: Seoul, Jeonbuk, Suwon, Poha
March 1, 2011
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Korean clubs set for Asian Champions League
The Asian Football Confederation’s Champions League, the continent’s premier club tournament, kicks off Tuesday, with four South Korean teams in the battle for regional bragging rights.On Tuesday, Jeju United of the K-League, the first division South Korean league, hosts Tianjin Teda of China in Group E action.In Group F, FC Seoul travels to the United Arab Emirates to take on Al Ain.Then on Wedne
Feb. 28, 2011
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Park scores brace in draw
In Monaco, South Korea striker Park Chu-young converted a penalty kick in the 35th after Caen defender Thomas Heurtaux handled the ball inside the area.Park doubled the lead in the 62nd with a powerful drive from the edge of the box.Monaco’s Park Chu-young (center) is congratulated by teammate Thomas Mangani after his goal. (AFP-Yonhap News)But Youssef El-Arabi pulled one back for Caen in the 67th
Feb. 27, 2011
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Brazil eyes upgrades for 2014 World Cup
SAO PAULO (AP) ― Brazil needs to improve the pace of upgrades to airports, infrastructure and stadiums before the 2014 World Cup, according to a report from a government watchdog group.The Brazilian Audit Court criticized officials for missing deadlines, not controlling costs and a lack of transparency in their work. The Audit Court is responsible for overseeing how the Brazilian government spends
Feb. 27, 2011
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Southeastern teams seek soccer glory
K-League title hasn’t come to region since 2007 when Pohang lifted the trophySouth Korea is a highly centralized country. In soccer terms, you can extend that from the capital to the surrounding Gyeonggi Province. In 2010, the three big prizes all came to the northwest. The FA Cup was won by Suwon, the K-League trophy now resides in Seoul and Seongnam became the champion of Asia.Still, there is an
Feb. 22, 2011
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Pele has World Cup concerns
SAO PAULO (AP) ― Pele has expressed concern over delays in the preparations for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, saying they could cause an embarrassment for the country.Pele said at a news conference Friday that Brazil has the “obligation of staging a good World Cup but unfortunately everything is delayed.”He said Brazil is facing a “big risk of being embarrassed” because of delays in the modernizat
Feb. 20, 2011
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Many changes in store as K-League season set to kick off
The fixtures for the new K-League season have finally been announced and the 29th edition kicks off on March 5. There is much to look forward to in 2011 but it is a case of getting in at the deep end for the nation’s soccer fans as the opening weekend sees a clash between the country’s two biggest rivals FC Seoul and Suwon Bluewings.More than 60,000 are expected at Seoul World Cup Stadium and it p
Feb. 17, 2011
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Arsenal stun Barca 2-1
Boltonclip Wigan 1-0 in FA Cup 4th-round replayLONDON (AP) ― Arsenal rallied in the second half to beat Spanish giant Barcelona 2-1 in a thrilling first-leg match in the last 16 of the Champions League and three Brazilians scored for Shakhtar Donetsk in its 3-2 victory in Roma.Russia captain Andrey Arshavin came off the bench and capped a flowing length-of-the-field move with the winner for Arsena
Feb. 17, 2011
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Nam breaks language barrier
VALENCIENNES, France (AFP) ― Having overcome difficulties with the language barrier, Valenciennes’ South Korean youngster Nam Tae-hee has begun to play a central role in his side’s battle to avoid relegation.With two assists in nine appearances this season, the 19-year-old is starting to make his presence felt ― a little over two years since he arrived in France in January 2009.He has also earned
Feb. 17, 2011