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Korean industries gauge impact of Biden's steep tariffs on China
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Do Korean doctors make too much money?
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Is FTC's conglomerate listing a boon or bane for Hybe?
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NewJeans to headline palace show
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Coupang's Kim Bom escapes chaebol chief designation again
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Rare mid-May heavy snow warning issued over mountainous areas of Gangwon
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CIO chief nominee to explain allegations at confirmation hearing
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Yoon vows to run country 'rightly' on Buddha's birthday
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[Bridge to Africa] S. Korea-to-Zimbabwe value chains can foster ‘win-win’ cooperation
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[Kim Seong-kon] The last thing we learn in this world
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New Zealander sucked into plane engine and killed
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A 51-year-old engineer working at an airplane testing facility has been sucked into an engine and killed.Domestic carrier Air New Zealand confirmed the man was performing routine maintenance on a Lockheed C-130 Hercules airplane engine just after 8 a.m. Monday at
Aug. 8, 2011
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Asia turns to South American markets
TOKYO (AFP) ― When Japanese beverage giant Kirin said this week it would take a large stake in Brazil’s Schincariol, it was the latest example of Asia’s growing thirst for South American markets and resources.In the same week, China’s JAC Motors said it would invest 900 million dollars in an auto pl
World BusinessAug. 8, 2011
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Geithner says he will stay ...at Treasury
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Timothy Geithner has told President Barack Obama that he will remain on the job as Treasury secretary, ending speculation he would leave the administration.The Treasury Department released a statement Sunday saying Geithner had informed the president of his decision to remain in th
World BusinessAug. 8, 2011
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U.N. chief to Fukushima evacuees: Hang in there
FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AFP) ― U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday pledged the world body’s solidarity with Japan after its quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster and encouraged radiation evacuees to “hang in there”.Traveling in the disaster-struck northeast, Ban became one of the most senior foreign leaders to
World NewsAug. 8, 2011
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Dalai Lama’s successor sworn in
DHARAMSHALA, India (AFP) ― Lobsang Sangay, a 43-year-old Harvard scholar, was sworn in Monday as head of the Tibetan government in exile, replacing the Dalai Lama as the movement’s political leader.In an historic shift from the dominance of Tibetan politics by religious figures, the new prime minist
World NewsAug. 8, 2011
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New unrest in north London night after riot
LONDON (AP) ― New unrest erupted on north London’s streets, a day after rioting and looting in a deprived area amid community anger over a fatal police shooting.Police on Sunday deployed extra officers on the streets to prevent a repeat of Saturday’s violence in north London’s Tottenham area, which
World NewsAug. 8, 2011
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ECB pledge gets Spain, Italy rates down
BRUSSELS (AP) -- The borrowing costs of both Spain and Italy dropped sharply in early trading Monday after the European Central Bank signaled it would intervene in the markets to keep the two countries' bond prices supported.The yield on Italy's 10-year bonds was down 0.44 percentage points to 5.56
World BusinessAug. 8, 2011
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Three killed in Malaysia landslide: report
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) -- Three women were killed and three more people feared still buried under debris Monday by a landslide near Malaysia‘s Cameron Highlands tourist spot, the official Bernama news agency said.The landslide late Sunday afternoon buried several houses in a village in the region, which
Aug. 8, 2011
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Police: 8 shot to death in Ohio, including child
COPLEY, Ohio (AP) -- A family argument Sunday in Ohio ended in the shooting deaths of eight people in two places, including an 11-year-old, and two more people were wounded, authorities said Sunday.Members of the Akron Police Department talk to an unidentified woman who claimed to be a relativ
World NewsAug. 8, 2011
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G7 vows to back stability, growth as nervous markets re-open
PARIS (AFP) -- Financial chiefs and central bankers of the G7 nations early Monday pledged to "take all necessary measures to support financial stability and growth" as nervous global markets re-opened."We are committed to taking coordinated action where needed, to ensuring liquidity, and to support
World BusinessAug. 8, 2011
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Activists say Syrian troops kill at least 52
BEIRUT (AP) -- Syrian forces intensified their crackdown on an eastern city Sunday as they try to keep the anti-government uprising from escalating during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The assault and similar operations in at least two other towns killed at least 52 people, according to hum
World NewsAug. 8, 2011
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Finance leaders urgently discuss market stability
TOKYO (AP) -- The world's leading economies on Sunday urgently discussed the stability of financial markets after a historic U.S. credit downgrade rattled investors already worried about European debt crises.Deputies from the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies talked by telephone Sunda
World BusinessAug. 7, 2011
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Impact of U.S. downgrade uncertain
WASHINGTON (AFP) ― Given the size of the U.S. economy and the preeminent role of the dollar worldwide, the cut to Washington’s credit rating ought to spill over throughout the global economy.But for the same reason ― that the dollar and U.S. debt are so widely held and relied on in finance and trade
World BusinessAug. 7, 2011
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M.K. International explores Africa, emerging markets
“We need to set up long-term strategic planning. Continuing to push the activities and keeping patient are the key words to develop stronger but successful relations with Africa. Selective business and concentration is essential to achieve the goals of African business in public and private sectors,
World NewsAug. 7, 2011
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Cte d’Ivoire celebrates independence anniversary
The Republic of Cte d’Ivoire celebrated its 51st national day on Sunday. In South Korea, the event will to be marked by a reception given by his Excellency EKRA Kouassi Florent, Ambassador of Cte d’Ivoire on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Lotte Hotel in Seoul. Ambassador Ekra Kouassi Florent of
World NewsAug. 7, 2011
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S&P defends U.S. downgrade
Rating agency says U.S. debt woes likely to continueWASHINGTON (AP) ― Standard & Poor’s says it downgraded the U.S. government’s credit rating because it believes the U.S. will keep having problems getting its finances under control.S&P officials on Saturday defended their decision to drop the gover
World BusinessAug. 7, 2011
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Hiroshima marks atomic bombing
HIROSHIMA (AP) ― The Japanese city of Hiroshima on Saturday marked the 66th anniversary of the bombing, as the nation fights a different kind of disaster from atomic technology ― a nuclear plant in a meltdown crisis after being hit by a tsunami.The site of the world’s first A-bomb attack observed a
World NewsAug. 7, 2011
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Israelis protest cost of living
JERUSALEM (AP) ― At least a quarter of a million Israelis, fed up with the mounting cost of living, poured into the streets of the country’s major cities Saturday night to demand that their leaders address their plight ― and proving by their tremendous numbers that they will not go away.The sn
World NewsAug. 7, 2011
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‘Juno’ sets off for Jupiter
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) ― A sun-powered robotic explorer named Juno is rocketing toward Jupiter on a fresh quest to discover the secret recipe for making planets.Hundreds of scientists and their families and friends ― among thousands of invited guests ― cheered and yelled “Go Juno!” as the unma
World NewsAug. 7, 2011
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Hackers hit 70 U.S. law enforcement sites
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (AP) ― The group known as Anonymous said Saturday it hacked into some 70 mostly rural law enforcement websites in the United States, a data breach that at least one local police chief said leaked sensitive information about an ongoing investigation.The loose-knit international
World NewsAug. 7, 2011