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Seoul vows action over Naver's Line, Yahoo dispute
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[KH Explains] Hyundai Motor’s plan for new landmark keeps hitting bumps
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Key S. Korean, USFK special operations officials to hold rare meeting amid NK threats
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Samsung doubles down on Vietnam
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In Beijing, S. Korean top diplomat aims to jumpstart ties with China
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Suspect behind murder of Korean tourist in Pattaya arrested
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Prosecutors summon pastor involved in Dior bag scandal
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[Grace Kao] American racism against Stray Kids
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NewJeans' members' parents complained to Hybe, email shows
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[Graphic News] Over 80% of people filing bankruptcy in Seoul in their 50s and older
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NCsoft approved as owner of expansion team
NCsoft, a local online game company, received its final stamp of approval Tuesday to launch a new professional baseball team in South Korea.The Korea Baseball Organization announced that NCsoft met the required support from owners of the league’s eight existing teams. The league office said seven owners approved the expansion, and the company needed two-thirds of support.After the company received
March 29, 2011
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Firms boost PyeongChang bid
PyeongChang’s attempt to bring the Winter Olympics to Korea for the first time was backed by a group of local businesses on Monday.With 100 days to go until the International Olympic Committee decides the host of the 2018 Winter Games, the PyeongChang bid committee signed an agreement with 23 companies for its “Best of Korea” initiative. The scheme brings the country’s best entertainment and cultu
March 28, 2011
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PyeongChang promises new markets for winter sports
PyeongChang has promised the Oceania National Olympic Committee that it will help expand winter sports in the region by hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics. PyeongChang’s bid committee highlighted on Saturday at the general assembly of Oceania National Olympic Committee in New Caledonia that it would help boost winter sports in new markets, such as Oceania and Asia, and develop the Olympic movement.S
March 27, 2011
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Kim Yu-na to participate in rescheduled world figure skating championships
South Korean figure skating star Kim Yu-na said Friday she will participate in the world championships rescheduled and relocated from quake-stricken Japan to take place in Russia late next month.In a statement released by her Seoul-based agency, All That Sports, Kim said she is looking forward to training for the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships, which will be held in Moscow from April 24-M
March 27, 2011
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Korea cruises to 4-0 home win over Honduras
Defender Lee Jung-soo scored early in the first half, Kim Jung-woo added one in the 43rd minute, and Park Chu-yong and Lee Keun-ho added two to secure Korea’s 4-0 victory over Honduras on Friday night at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Korea had its first shot on goal in the 7th minute. Lee Chung-yong unleashed a low drive from just inside the box after receiving a neat pass from Park Chu-young, but it was blocked by the Honduran goalkeeper.The Bolton Wanderers midfielder missed another chance thre
March 25, 2011
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Kim Yu-na to participate in rescheduled world figure
South Korean figure skating star Kim Yu-na said Friday she will participate in the world championships rescheduled and relocated from quake-stricken Japan to take place in Russia late next month. In a statement released by her Seoul-based agency, All That Sports, Kim said she is looking forward to training for the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships, which will be held in Moscow from April 2
March 25, 2011
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Wozniacki in bid for U.S. title double
MIAMI (AFP) ― World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, weekend winner of the Indian Wells WTA title, launched her bid for a second straight crown with a victory at the Miami WTA and ATP Masters tournament.Wozniacki on Thursday reached the third round of the $9 million event with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over American Bethanie Mattek-Sands.“Especially in the first match you want to get going, you want to have the rallies,” said the Dane, who like all the top seeds enjoyed a first-round bye.“But I really couldn’
March 25, 2011
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Technical innovations bring more speed, thrill to F1
In a few days Formula One, the biggest touring circus in the world, will host its first contest of the year in Melbourne, Australia. Twenty-four of the best racing drivers from all over the world are competing for the Formula One World Championship 2011. The first race will be held this Sunday with the tour of 19 races ending in Interlagos, Brazil on Nov. 27. On the way drivers will visit Korea in
March 24, 2011
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World champions to join Kim Yu-na for May ice show
Former Olympic gold medalists and world champions will join South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na for an ice show here in May, Kim’s agency announced Thursday.All That Sports unveiled a list of skaters who will perform alongside Kim, the reigning Olympic gold medalist in ladies’ singles figure skating. The ice show is scheduled for May 6-8 at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in southern Seoul.Two-time O
March 24, 2011
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Michelle Wie set for Kia Classic
INDUSTRY, California (AP) ― Michelle Wie has been too busy with finals at Stanford to have a problem with the LPGA Tour’s light early schedule.“For me, it didn’t seem so slow because I had finals last week and I’ve been going to school,” Wie said Wednesday, a day before the start of play in the Kia Classic. “So, it’s been really busy for me.”Wie won the Canadian Women’s Open last season for her se
March 24, 2011
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AIPS head sees chance for PyeongChang
Time is almost up. Just over three months from now, the International Olympic Committee will pick the host for the 2018 Winter Games. The race heated up Wednesday with all three candidate cities addressing their campaign at the annual gathering of sports journalists in Seoul. Bidding committees from PyeongChang, Munich and Annecy had 15 minutes each to pitch their proposals at the congress of Inte
March 23, 2011
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Sports journalists hold annual forum in Seoul
More than 200 journalists from around the world gathered in Seoul Tuesday for the first day of an annual meeting of international sports reporters. The International Sports Press Association, or AIPS, is holding the 74th annual congress at the COEX convention center in central Seoul from Tuesday until Friday. The Korea Sports Press Union, which is organizing the five-day meeting, said so far more
March 22, 2011
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Lee Yong-dae lands new partner
Lee Yong-dae, South Korea’s reigning Olympic champion in mixed doubles badminton, will get a new partner in his title defense at the 2012 London Games, his coach said Tuesday.“We’ve concluded that Lee Yong-dae and Ha Jung-eun will be the optimal mixed doubles team,” coach Sung Han-kuk said. “We made the call after three European tournaments this month.”Lee, 22, won the Beijing Olympics gold medal
March 22, 2011
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Korea sweeps titles at world short track
South Korea swept men’s and women’s titles at the World Short Track Speed Skating Team Championships in Warsaw, Poland, early Monday, Korean time.The men’s team earned 38 points to edge China and Canada, and the women’s team picked up 35 points, beating China and the United States.In the team championships, countries are awarded points for individual performances. In Warsaw, four skaters from each
March 21, 2011
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PyeongChang to pitch for 2018 Winter Olympics
With less than four months before the International Olympic Committee decides on the host for 2018 Winter Olympics, the bidding race is to heat up this week as all three candidate cities address their campaign at the annual gathering of international sports journalists in Seoul. The International Sport Press Association, or AIPS, is holding its annual congress at the COEX convention center in Seou
March 21, 2011
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KBL gears up for playoffs
A long and a hard-fought season in the country’s top basketball league is nearing its final stage with the top six teams now heading into the playoffs, which start this week.The Korean Basketball League begins its playoffs Friday when the fourth-ranked Wonju Dongbu Promy faces fifth-placed Changwon LG Sakers in their best-of-three series. Starting Saturday, the third-ranked Jeonju KCC Egis meets t
March 21, 2011
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Figure skater Kim Yu-na files suit against her former agency
South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na has taken her former agency to court to recover portions of her endorsement money. Kim Yu-naLee Kim & Partners, a Seoul-based law firm representing Kim, said Monday that the skater has filed a suit against IB Sports and that the first court appearance over their case was held last Wednesday.According to the law firm, Kim claims that IB Sports owes her 894 milli
March 21, 2011
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Figure skater Kim Yu-na returns home to train, promote Winter Games bid
South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na arrived home on Sunday, with the world championships initially scheduled for this week in quake-ravaged Japan in limbo, and said she will concentrate on other commitments during her stay."I had been prepared for the championships and it's disappointing that I didn't get the chance to show it," Kim said at a press conference at the Incheon International Airport
March 21, 2011
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Kim Yu-na returns home to promote Winter Games bid
South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na arrived home on Sunday, with the world championships initially scheduled for this week in quake-ravaged Japan in limbo, and said she will concentrate on other commitments during her stay."I had been prepared for the championships and it's disappointing that I didn't get the chance to show it," Kim said at a press conference at the Incheon International Airport
March 20, 2011
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Butler shocks No. 1 seed Pitt
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Matt Howard made one free throw with 0.8 seconds left to cap a wild final sequence, and Butler added another amazing victory to its list of NCAA tournament upsets, eliminating top-seeded Pittsburgh 71-70 Saturday.Each team had a chance to win it from the foul line in the last 2 seconds. After Butler’s Shelvin Mack inexplicably fouled Gilbert Brown near midcourt with 1.4 seconds l
March 20, 2011