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Korean expat seeks new opportunities in Ghana
Mention Ghana and Koreans usually think of an underdeveloped country in Africa or a popular chocolate bar named after the country.However, to pioneers like Lim Do-jae, who now operates several companies in the western part of Africa, the land is full of opportunities.“Ghana produces 240 thousands barrels of oil per day. Now is the time to penetrate the market,” says Lim, who is the president of Ko
People June 23, 2011
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Bird eye view of Michael Jackson’s home now available to tourists
A helicopter operator in the U.S. has introduced a flight tour over Neverland Ranch, the home of legendary pop star Michael Jackson.To commemorate the 2nd anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, Channel Island Helicopters will allow visitors to fly over the house for 30 minutes. The service will only be provided for two days, June 24 and 25. Running between 9 a.m. and sunset, the helicopter ride c
Travel June 23, 2011
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China puts ‘Arirang’ on Chinese heritage list
"Arirang' is played at the music concert in Yeonpyeong Island. (Yonhap News)The Chinese government is claiming to have developed some of Korea’s cultural heritage.Often causing discord by claiming to be the originators of foreign culture, China this time listed Korean folk song “Arirang” in the third list of their National Intangible Cultural Assets.“Arirang” is a Korean folk song sung by Koreans
Foreign Affairs June 23, 2011
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Pororo on North Korea sanction list
A popular children’s cartoon jointly produced by the two Koreas is to be banned by the U.S. government.The iconic penguin Pororo will be banned as the North Korea-based animation company Samchunlee participated in the project.The U.S. government announced on Monday that not only would goods made in the North be banned for import, but also other products involving North Korean input.Pororo, a show
People June 23, 2011
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Apple preparing faster iPhone for September
Apple Inc. plans to introduce a new iPhone in September that boasts a stronger chip for processing data and a more advanced camera, according to two people familiar with the plans. The device will include the A5 processor, the more powerful chip that Apple added to the iPad 2 earlier this year, along with an 8-megapixel camera, up from the 5-megapixel model in the iPhone 4, said the people, who
Technology June 22, 2011
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Security fuards accused of animal abuse
Some security guards are being sued by a cat owner for allegedly brutally killing his pet in Seoul.According to the owner, the security guards chased the cat holding a bat until it fell from the 13th floor of an apartment building. They then allegedly went to the ground floor and beat the cat who was still breathing. The pet was then dumped into a food waste disposal.Coexistence of Animal Rights o
Culture June 22, 2011
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Chinese imitation gives new meaning to twin town
China is well known for its fakes, but the economic giant has unveiled plans to take imitations to a whole new level. The latest plan is to copy an entire European town.Chinese real estate company China Minmetal Corp has started a project to recreate the Austrian city of Hallstatt in Huizhou. A total of $900 million is to be invested in the project.Included on the UNESCO World Heritage list for it
Industry June 22, 2011
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Dancing gorilla becomes world star
(YouTube)A young break dancer became a hit on YouTube when a video of his performance was put on the Web.Only 9 years old, the dancer boasted splendid steps while splashing around in water, but there was one more unique thing about the star -- he is a rare Western lowland gorilla at Calgary Zoo. Bred in Bronx Zoo in New York City, Zola was relocated to Calgary Zoo in Canada two years ago. The zook
June 22, 2011
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Kim Bum-soo turns the page
Hit survival program catapults singer to soaring stardomKim Bum-soo was known as the “singer behind the curtain” before getting his new nickname “Visual Kim” in the hit TV program, “Survival: I’m a Singer.”The elimination contest is similar to “Britain’s Got Talent,” which brought Susan Boyle fame. However, one of the differences is that “I’m a Singer” is a competition for professional vocalists.A
People June 21, 2011
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‘Jackass’ star Ryan Dunn dies in car crash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ― “Jackass’’ star Ryan Dunn, who made viewers cringe and snicker through vulgar stunts in their multimillion-dollar TV and movie franchise, was killed early Monday in a fiery car crash. He was 34.Dunn, a daredevil whose most famous skits included diving into a sewage tank and shoving a toy car into his rectum, was driving his 2007 Porsche in suburban Philadelphia when it went off
People June 21, 2011
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Military officer becomes youngest taekwondo master
A military officer has become the youngest ever 8th-dan in taekwondo.Lieutenant Colonel Choi Jeom-hyeon, 44, passed the test held by Kukkiwon, the world’s taekwondo headquarters.Dan refers to level in the martial art. From the 6th level is usually referred to as “high-dan,” one which amateurs cannot usually reach. One must not only be the right age and fit but pass “poomsae,” breaking and combat.
People June 21, 2011
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50 Cent writes anti-bullying book for teens
People June 21, 2011
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Provoking Lego nerds; thief steals $10,000 worth collection
A man was booked without detention for stealing countless Lego collectables from an acquaintance’s home, according to Imsil Police Station of Jeonbuk province.The victim, known only by his surname Kim, had been devoted to collecting Lego for the last 20 years.The accused, only known as Chun, became acquainted with Kim and visited his home several times, figuring out that his treasured collection w
Social Affairs June 21, 2011
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How does Generation X fare in the 21st century?
How does Generation X fare in the 21st century?About half the educated women from Generation X, the term once used to describe the new generation, are childless, according to American research.Born between 1965 and 1978, Generation X was first used in a novel written by Douglas Coupland, “Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture.”The idea quickly spread to describe those born in economic pro
Social Affairs June 21, 2011
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Why is a Porsche like a peacock‘s tail? And who wants to date a guy in a Honda Civic?
A Porsche 911 Black Edition is seen at the Porsche SE annual shareholders meeting in Stuttgart, Germany, on Friday, June 17, 2011. (Bloomberg-Yonhap News)Everyone knows the racier the car, the racier the hormones.Now, researchers at the University of Minnesota have brought scientific precision to that age-old observation. To wit:Sexual signalling really works _ but not necessarily the way a young
Technology June 21, 2011
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