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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Baseball cards in US attic might fetch millions
(123rf)Karl Kissner picked up a soot-covered cardboard box that had been under a wooden dollhouse in his grandfather's attic. Taking a look inside, he saw hundreds of baseball cards bundled with twine. They were smaller than the ones he was used to seeing.But some of the names were familiar: U.S. baseball greats Ty Cobb, Cy Young and Honus Wagner.Then he put the box on a dresser and went back to d
July 11, 2012
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Plans for 10th KBO club to be discussed
The Korea Baseball Organization’s board of directors announced on Tuesday that it will review information regarding the establishment of a 10th team.The decision of the pro baseball governing body is a reversal from its earlier decision on June 19 to postpone the discussion. The decision is thought to be a result of the increasing pressure of fans, local governments and players. The Korea Professional Baseball Players Association announced that its players would boycott the All-Star Game and Wor
July 10, 2012
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Lotte players to shine at All-Star game
The Lotte Giants in the nation’s top baseball competition on Monday became the first team in league history to be represented in all of the starting positions at an All-Star game.The Korea Baseball Organization announced that all 10 starting players for the Eastern League, nine position players plus the designated hitter, are members of the Giants. Catcher Kang Min-ho earned a record 892,727 votes from fans.In the eight-team KBO, the All-Star Game is played between Eastern and Western leagues, e
July 9, 2012
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Choo hits 10th HR but Tribe fall
CLEVELAND (AP) ― Ben Zobrist didn’t have time to worry. He just stepped to the plate and delivered the go-ahead run ― helping the Tampa Bay Rays to an improbable win.Zobrist’s RBI single capped the Rays’ three-run ninth inning against All-Star closer Chris Perez that beat the Cleveland Indians 7-6 on Sunday. “The hits were coming so fast, I didn’t have time to think,” Zobrist said. Perez came in seeking his 25th straight save since blowing a late lead on Opening Day. But Will Rhymes hit a solo h
July 9, 2012
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Lotte baseball team sweeps every starting position in Korea's All-Star game
Lotte Giant`s Kim Joo-chan hits a home run during a game against Samsung Lions on Sunday. (Yonhap News)The Lotte Giants in the nation's top baseball competition on Monday became the first team in league history to be represented in all starting positions at an All-Star Game.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced that all 10 starting players for the Eastern League, nine position players pl
July 9, 2012
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Jimenez, Cleveland knock off Tampa Bay
CLEVELAND (AP) ― While fans endured sweltering heat, Ubaldo Jimenez looked at the thermometer and just smiled.Jimenez shook off the mid-90s heat and left his own mid-90s fastball on the shelf, using a variety of breaking balls to strike out eight over six innings and help the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Saturday.“I love this weather,” said Jimenez, a native of the Dominican Republic. “You get good and loose right away. I felt very comfortable.”Jimenez (8-7) allowed a two-run
July 8, 2012
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Indians hit 3 HRs, edge Rays 3-1
(AP-Yonhap News)Josh Tomlin pitched seven stellar innings and Shin-Soo Choo, Michael Brantley and Travis Hafner homered, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night.Tomlin (5-5) limited the Rays to one run and two hits, easily the right-hander's best outing since April.Choo led off the first with a homer off Jeremy Hellickson (4-5), Brantley connected in th
July 6, 2012
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Closer Lim Chang-yong undergoes elbow surgery
South Korean pitcher Lim Chang-yong of the Yakult Swallows in Japan has undergone a successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, the club said.The Swallows said in an announcement Thursday that Lim had his second elbow reconstructive operation, also known as Tommy John surgery after the former major league pitcher. The team estimated Lim, 36, will need about a year to recover.L
July 6, 2012
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Indians rout Angels
CLEVELAND (AP) ― Derek Lowe won for the first time in more than a month and the Cleveland Indians beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-3 on Wednesday.Lowe (8-6) gave up three runs and 11 hits in six innings for his first win in six starts since June 1. The 39-year-old right-hander was 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA in five outings between victories.Michael Brantley hit a three-run homer in the first inning off Ervin Santana (4-9) and Casey Kotchman had a three-run shot in a six-run second as Cleveland took a 9-1
July 5, 2012
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Lee Dae-ho will slug for the All-Stars
Lee Dae-ho earns spot in Japan All-StarsOrix Buffaloes batter Lee Dae-ho will be slugging in the All-Star Series of the Nippon Professional Baseball according to Japanese reports on Tuesday. A Japanese sports daily reported that the 30-year-old veteran slugger was recommended for the lineup by his coach. This is the power hitter’s first season in the Japanese league.“Big Boy” Lee was voted second by Japanese fans to play first base behind Inaba Atsunori who plays for the Hokkaido Nippon-ham Figh
July 4, 2012
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500-homer mark at hand for Lee Seung-yeop
The 500-home run milestone is close at hand for Lee Seung-yeop of Samsung Lions.The first baseman hit a homer flying high over the center right field fence against Nexen Heroes in Daegu on June 29. It was his 15th home run of the season and the 498th of his pro career, including in the Japanese league. Lee is now two short of the 500-homer mark.Earlier, he had made the 2,000th hit of his Korean and Japanese pro baseball careers combined, against Lotte Giants on May 8.His career 500 homers, even
July 4, 2012
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Weaver continues mastery of Tribe
CLEVELAND (AP) ― Jered Weaver was surrounded. There were baserunners at every corner and trouble everywhere he looked.He didn’t panic or crumble. He did something about it.Weaver squirmed out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh inning and pitched into the eighth to remain unbeaten in Cleveland, leading the Angels to a 3-0 win over the Indians on Monday night.About to lose his shutout, maybe the lead and possibly the game in the seventh, Weaver calmly got three quick outs.“What he did was awesom
July 3, 2012
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Lee Dae-ho named All-Star
Orix Buffaloes batter Lee Dae-ho will be slugging in the All-Star Series of the Nippon Professional Baseball according to Japanese reports on Tuesday. A Japanese sports daily reported that the 30-year-old veteran slugger was recommended for the lineup by his coach. This is the power hitter’s first season in the Japanese league.“Big Boy” Lee was voted second by Japanese fans to play first base behind Inaba Atsunori who plays for the Hokkaido Nippon-ham Fighters, but the Buffaloes coach decided to
July 3, 2012
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Lee Seung-yeop aims to join the 500-home run club
The 500-home run milestone is close at hand for Lee Seung-yeop of Samsung Lions.The first baseman hit a homer flying high over the center right field fence against Nexen Heroes in Daegu on June 29. It was his 15th home run of the season and the 498th of his pro career, including in the Japanese league. Lee is now two short of the 500-homer mark.Earlier, he had made the 2,000th hit of his Korean and Japanese pro baseball careers combined, against Lotte Giants on May 8.His career 500 homers, even
July 3, 2012
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Tribe sink O’s 6-2
BALTIMORE (AP) ― The Cleveland Indians came to Camden Yards mired in a five-game losing streak. Worried that his players might switch into panic mode, manager Manny Acta called a team meeting to remind them that things can change in a hurry.His words rang true. Cleveland won three of four from the Orioles, including a 6-2 victory Sunday that provided an uplifting finish to a 4-6 road trip.Justin Masterson pitched seven innings of five-hit ball, Shelley Duncan homered and hit two doubles, and Aar
July 2, 2012
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Samsung’s Oh sets career saves record
Samsung Lions relief pitcher Oh Seung-hwan broke the league’s record for career saves, after finishing off the Nexen Heroes in Daegu on Sunday.The 29-year-old stepped on the mound in the top of the ninth and kept the 3-1 score over Nexen for his 16th save this season and 228th in his career. Accomplishing the feat in just 369 games, Oh outpitched the previous record-holder Kim Yong-su who reached the number in 609 games.Oh, who first started pitching in 2005, is no stranger to records. He holds
July 2, 2012
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Choo powers Indians in 11-5 win
BALTIMORE (AP) ― Choo Shin-soo singled on the first pitch of the game, and the Cleveland Indians never let up in setting a season high for hits in a second straight game.This time, they got a win for their effort.Choo went 4 for 5 with a homer, scored four runs and collected three RBIs to lead the Indians past the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 Saturday.Shelley Duncan also homered for the Indians, whose 19 hits eclipsed their previous high of 16, set Friday night in a 9-8 loss at Camden Yards.Jose Lopez
July 1, 2012
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Choo powers Indians in win against Orioles
Cleveland Indians` Shin-Soo Choo connects for a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday. (AP-Yonhap News)Choo Shin-soo singled on the first pitch of the game, and the Cleveland Indians never let up in setting a season high for hits in a second straight game.This time, they got a win for their effort.Choo went 4 for 5 with a homer, scored fou
July 1, 2012
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Closer Lim Chang-yong out for season with elbow injury: agent
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 t
June 28, 2012
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Rizzo leads Cubs past Mets 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) ― If the lofty expectations were weighing on Anthony Rizzo, he sure didn’t show it in his Cubs debut.Rizzo had two hits and drove in the go-ahead run in his first game with Chicago, which rallied for a 5-3 victory over the sliding New York Mets on Tuesday night.“That’s how I play the game, really relaxed,” Rizzo said. “Everybody always tells me it looks like I’m not even trying. I like hearing that a lot.”Rizzo doubled home Steve Clevenger with two out in the fourth, making it 4-3 a
June 27, 2012