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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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Probe of first lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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Medical feud leaves hospitals in financial crisis
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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With Indonesia unable to pay full share, what’s next for KF-21 fighter project?
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[KH Explains] Can tech firms' AI alliances take on Nvidia?
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Speaker floats dual citizenship as solution to falling births
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[Grace Kao, Meera Choi] Has money displaced romance on dates?
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Police seek arrest warrant for med student who killed girlfriend
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Striker Jung Jo-gook returns to FC Seoul
Striker Jung Jo-gook will return home to his original South Korean club after a stint in the top French league, the local team here said Friday.FC Seoul of the K-League announced Jung will rejoin the team after spending 18 months with two teams in France.Jung left for France in December 2010 as a free agent, after helping FC Seoul win the K-League championship. He first played for AJ Auxerre and t
July 6, 2012
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Football rule-makers approve goal-line technology
Football finally embraced goal-line technology as FIFA’s lawmaking panel approved two systems for use in matches on Thursday.FIFA will introduce goal-line technology at the seven-team Club World Cup in Japan in December, and plans to use it in Brazil at the 2013 Confederations Cup and 2014 World Cup, secretary general Jerome Valcke said.“We want to make sure that the systems at the World Cup work
July 6, 2012
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David Beckham suspended 1 game for misbehavior
David Beckham was suspended for one game by Major League Soccer on Thursday for kicking a ball at an opponent in the Los Angeles Galaxy's loss at San Jose.Beckham kicked a ball at San Jose's Sam Cronin during the 4-3 loss on Saturday. Cronin was down in the penalty box at the time, and Beckham's kick set off a prolonged argument between the teams.Beckham was issued a yellow card for the incident.
July 6, 2012
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Rangers barred from playing in Scottish top league
Scottish football was thrown into disarray on Wednesday after indebted Glasgow giant Rangers was barred from competing in the Scottish Premier League following a vote by top-tier clubs.The decision to reject the bid by a new Rangers ownership to play in the top division following the club's financial meltdown could threaten the economic well-being of teams around Scotland. Rangers chief executive
July 5, 2012
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Van Persie says he won't renew Arsenal contract
Robin van Persie's Arsenal career appears to be over after the Dutch forward announced Wednesday he will not be extending his contract with the Gunners.Van Persie said he held talks about his future with Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis and manager Arsene Wenger before the European Championship “but ... it has again become clear to me that we in many aspects disagree on the way Arsenal should
July 5, 2012
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Man United files for IPO
NEW YORK (AP) ― Manchester United plans to go public. In the United States, to boot.The record 19-time English champions filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday to hold an initial public offering of stock and become a listed company on the New York Stock Exchange. The deal could ease pressure on the club’s cash flow as it tries to keep and acquire players in an attempt to regain English and European titles.While the stock price and the number of shar
July 4, 2012
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Spain fetes Euro championship
MADRID (AP) ― Swathed in the red and yellow colors of Spain, hundreds of thousands packed central Madrid to give a hero’s welcome home Monday to “La Roja” ― the national soccer team that erased the economically struggling country’s gloomy mood by winning the Euro 2012 Championship with flair.With the celebrated team back, it was time to party for a second straight night. After a 2 1/2 hour open-air bus ride through the fan-packed streets, squad members took to a stage in Cibeles plaza against th
July 3, 2012
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Spain erupts in joy
MADRID (AP) ― Spaniards blasted off fireworks and jumped for joy after their soccer team won the European Championship on Sunday night, giving the country a burst of national pride and temporary relief from the crushing economic woes that have engulfed the nation.Tens of thousands gathered in central Madrid to watch their team beat Italy 4-0 and shout out “Gol!” more times than they thought possible. Even better for Spain, the country’s team became the first ever to win a Euro, then a World Cup
July 2, 2012
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Spain becomes first team to win three straight major titles
KIEV (AP) ― Just like clockwork, Spain’s “tiki taka” passing game tore Italy apart.The World Cup champions controlled the play Sunday in the European Championship final, as they usually do. They moved the ball up the field with short pass after short pass, as they usually do.But, incredibly, they also managed to score a whopping four goals, something they don’t usually do.It all added up to a 4-0 win over Italy and a third straight major soccer title for Spain.“We won being true to our playing s
July 2, 2012
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Park recalls ‘nerve-wracking’ first day at United
Manchester United star Park Ji-sung recalled his first day at the Premier League team as nerve-wracking.“When I joined the first training session, I looked around and saw all the players I used to watch on TV. I was like, ‘Can I play with these players?’” the 31-year-old striker said in an interview with United, which was conducted in 2010 and disclosed on its website on Sunday. “It was weird. I was confident in my ability, but it was just strange to be alongside these players.”Park, who joined
July 2, 2012
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Spain fans rejoice in Euro win; Italians silenced
Decked in red and yellow, Spanish fans burst into chants of "Champions!", detonated bangers and danced in fountains Sunday as an historic Euro 2012 win swept away the clouds of crisis.Young and old reveled in their unprecedented third straight international title, blaring car horns and flying the national flag in their hands, through car windows and off the back of motorbikes. Spanish fans celebra
July 2, 2012
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Spain crushes Italy 4-0 in Euro 2012 final
Spain`s Fernando Torres holds up the trophy at the end of during the Euro 2012 soccer championship final between Spain and Italy in Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday. (AP-Yonap News)Certainly the best in the world and maybe the best ever. Definitely not boring.Spain opened a fresh debate on its place in world football history after sweeping to a majestic 4-0 victory over Italy in the European Championship fin
July 2, 2012
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Spain crushes Italy 4-0 in Euro 2012 final
Spain`s Fernando Torres holds up the trophy at the end of during the Euro 2012 soccer championship final between Spain and Italy in Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday. (AP-Yonap News)KIEV - Certainly the best in the world and maybe the best ever. Definitely not boring.Spain opened a fresh debate on its place in world football history after sweeping to a majestic 4-0 victory over Italy in the European Champio
July 2, 2012
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Arsenal forward Park Chu-young among 18 on S. Korean men's Olympic football team
Arsenal forward Park Chu-young, in hot water for his decision to delay military conscription, was named to South Korea's men's Olympic football team on Friday.Hong Myung-bo, the head coach of the Olympic squad, announced the 18-man lineup and selected the 26-year-old Park as one of his three "wild cards," used on players over the Olympic roster age limit of 23.Goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong, 27, and d
June 29, 2012
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Italy beats Germany 2-1 to reach Euro 2012 final
Mario Balotelli finally showed some quality finishing, scoring twice in the first half Thursday to give Italy a 2-1 win over Germany and an unexpected spot in the European Championship final.Extending its winless streak against Italy in major tournaments to eight matches, Germany had no answer for Balotelli nor Antonio Cassano's creativity.In the 20th minute, Balotelli had no trouble getting past
June 29, 2012
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Park Ji-sung to join WC heroes in All-Star game
Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung will join his 2002 FIFA World Cup teammates for a special All-Star contest against a current generation of local K-League stars, the league office said Thursday.The K-League has organized a special All-Star festival on July 5 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Cup, co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. South Korea reached the semifinals at the tournament, its best performance at the quadrennial event, by slashing football giants including
June 28, 2012
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Lim Chang-yong out for season with elbow injury
South Korean pitcher Lim Chang-yong of the Yakult Swallows in Japan will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ligament in his right elbow, his Seoul-based agent said Thursday.Park Yu-hyun, Lim’s agent, said the right-hander has opted to go under the knife to repair the ligament damage.“We’ve informed the team of the decision to undergo surgery today,” Park said. “The operation will take place sometime next week at the latest.”This will be Lim’s second elbow reconstructive surgery,
June 28, 2012
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Lee Dong-gook breaks K-League goal record
Lee Dong-gook of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors broke the K-League’s goal-scoring record Wednesday night with the 127th goal of his career.In a Hyundai Oil Bank 2012 K-League 3-0 win over Gwangju, Lee added the second goal of the game eight minutes into the second half.If he keeps up his scoring form, he is likely to finish the season as the league’s top scorer for the second time. His latest goal, his 63rd for the team, also ties the scoring record of the team for which he started to play as a forward
June 28, 2012
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Spain storms into Euro final
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) ― Still not pretty to watch, still just as effective.Spain again failed to dazzle at the European Championship yet still advanced to its third straight major championship final, beating Portugal 4-2 in a penalty shootout Wednesday following a scoreless draw after extra time.“We’re playing better in defense than what the characteristics of our players would suggest,” Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said. “That’s what earns victories.”After earning plaudits for the eye-catchin
June 28, 2012
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Spain beats Portugal on penalties at Euro 2012
Still not pretty to watch, still just as effective.Spain failed to dazzle yet again at the European Championship, but still advanced to its third straight major championship final by beating Portugal 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Wednesday following a 0-0 draw after extra time.“We're playing better in defense than what the characteristics of our players would suggest,'' Spain coach Vicente del Bosq
June 28, 2012