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France's first Korean-born minister trying to strengthen Seoul-Paris ties
France's first South Korean-born minister Fleur Pellerin said she will try to strengthen relations between the two countries in various areas as she is proud of her Korean origin and wants to learn more about Korean culture. In an interview with Korean correspondents stationed in Paris Thursday, Pellerin said her visit to South Korea may come as early as next year. But even if she visits Seoul, s
Foreign Affairs June 1, 2012
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Zhang Ziyi appears at film festival, denies scandal
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, who was allegedly mired in a prostitution scandal with Bo Xilai, the former party secretary of Chongqing, China, has appeared at a film festival in Haicou, Hainan Province.Apparently denying news reports that the actress was banned from leaving China due to investigations, she went to Haicou via Hong Kong.Zhang flatly denied allegations that she provided sexual services
People May 31, 2012
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'Bloodletting' may be beneficial
Bloodletting as a medical treatment was abandoned in the 19th century, but German researchers said blood donation is beneficial to the donor.Professor Andreas Michalsen of the Charite-University Medical Centre in Berlin and colleagues at the University Duisburg-Essen said donating blood can provide medical benefits for obese people with metabolic syndrome -- which includes insulin resistance, glu
Technology May 31, 2012
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Spain beats South Korea 4-1 in Euro 2012 warm-up
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) -- Fernando Torres scored as Spain eased to a 4-1 victory over South Korea on Wednesday for a second straight friendly victory for the defending champions ahead of the European Championship. Torres showed his class in the 11th minute by heading home Benat Etxebarria's perfect cross with his back to the goal at the AFG Arena in St. Gallen, the Chelsea striker's first
Soccer May 31, 2012
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New theory addresses frozen Earth paradox
A U.S. scientist says he has a theory why a much fainter sun 2 billion years ago didn't leave a frozen Earth unfit to develop the kind of life we see today.Why the Earth avoided the deep freeze in what has been dubbed the Faint Young Sun Paradox is a much-debated question among scientists, but Purdue University's David Minton says he believes he might have an answer."If you go back in time to abou
Technology May 31, 2012
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Ahn again defers decision on presidential bid
Popular software developer and professor Ahn Cheol-soo has once again deferred a decision whether he will run for president, saying he is still thinking about whether he will be able to meet people's expectations as a politician.Ahn's lecture Wednesday at Pusan National University in Busan drew intense media attention due to the possibility of him finally announcing his presidential bid after mont
Politics May 31, 2012
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Ven. Jeongyul celebrates Buddha's Birthday at church mass
One day prior to the celebration of Buddha's Birthday on Monday, Ven. Jeongyul vists Myeongdong Cathedral during a mass on Sunday and sings "Ave Maria." (Yonhap News)<관련 한글 기사>성당에서 아베마리아 부르는 스님부처님 오신날을 하루 앞둔 27일 정율스님이 정오미사 특송을 위해 명동성당을 방문, 성악곡 '아베마리아'를 부르고 있다.
Social Affairs May 27, 2012
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The ‘world’s nicest prison’ unveiled
CNN reported that it recently took a look at what some says “the world’s nicest prison” in Norway where neither the prisoners nor the guards wear uniforms.Bastoy Prison, located on a one-square-mile island in southern Norway, is dotted with pine trees, rocky coasts, rustic farms and private cottages. The inmates have keys to their own rooms, the broadcaster reported."It's still prison," one inmate
World News May 27, 2012
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90 killed, many children, in Syria attack
This image made from amateur video released by Shaam News Network and accessed Friday, May 25, 2012 purports to show a wounded child being evacuated in Aleppo, Syria. (AP-Yonhap News)At least 90 people, many of them children, were killed in a town in the restive province of Homs in Syria in an attack by government forces, activists said.U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and U.N.-Arab League speci
World News May 27, 2012
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Caisson to be dropped in waters at Jeju naval base construction site
A large caisson structure to be used for building a breakwater off Jeju Island's naval base construction site has been moved into position, South Korea's Navy said Saturday.It said the 8,800-ton structure that is 38 meters long, 25 meters wide and stands 20 meters high has been placed on a floating dock and moved offshore near Gangjeong village.It said the caisson will be the third such unit deplo
Defense May 27, 2012
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Lee: S. Korea, China can conclude free trade deal in 2 years
South Korea and China can conclude free trade negotiations in two years, and the deal can be expanded to include Japan, President Lee Myung-bak said in an interview broadcast Saturday, stressing the ambitious three-way trade pact can be reached earlier than expected.The three countries agreed earlier this month to launch free trade negotiations this year. The ambitious pact, if realized, would cre
Politics May 27, 2012
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Yeosu Expo visitor turnout surpasses 50,000 mark on Friday
The 2012 Yeosu Expo, which has been struggling with low turnouts, reported over 50,000 visitors entering the fairground for the first time on a weekday, organizers said Saturday.Organizers said the number of visitors reached 54,474 on Friday, with the total number of people who visited the exposition hitting 565,718 since opening on May 12.The increase was helped by Hyundai Motor Group, the world'
Industry May 27, 2012
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Babies of smoking moms get help from vitamin C
Pulmonary function of babies born to women who smoked during pregnancy was significantly improved if the women took vitamin C, U.S. researchers say.Dr. Cindy McEvoy, associate professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children's Hospital, said the study involved newborns of 159 smokers and randomized them to daily vitamin C -- 500 milligrams or placebo -- before 22
Technology May 24, 2012
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Racing models highlight Busan motor show
The Busan International Motor Show 2012 kicked off at BEXCO in Busan, with glamorous racing models highlighting the press-only event on Thursday.While chief executives of global carmakers are scheduled to hold a series of press conferences Thursday, the auto fair will be open to the public for 10 days starting Friday. This year’s fair will be the largest ever. It will showcase 173 vehicles, encomp
Mobility May 24, 2012
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Vitamin C helps babies of smoking moms
Pulmonary function of babies born to women who smoked during pregnancy was significantly improved if the women took vitamin C, U.S. researchers say.Dr. Cindy McEvoy, associate professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children's Hospital, said the study involved newborns of 159 smokers and randomized them to daily vitamin C -- 500 milligrams or placebo -- before 22
Technology May 23, 2012
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