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Chuseok still is a headache for couples
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N. Korea launches trash balloons toward S. Korea for 2nd day: JCS
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Heat wave watch issued for Seoul; latest on record
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Students suffer sleep deprivation, fatigue, suicidal thoughts
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Nearly 2,000 aging separated family members die in first 8 months of year: gov't data
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Popular tourist destinations beckon Chuseok holidaymakers
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Yoon's approval rating hits new low: poll
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On the road for Chuseok? Popular rest stop foods await
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Only 12 pct of unsafe food imports taken off market for disposal: report
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Naver Map starts providing natural disaster information
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With money and fame, Takashi Murakami has it all
Takashi Murakami is famous for his Japanese anime-inspired artworks and celebrated characters, which appeal to not only an Asian audience, but to the international art scene as well: His works often sell for millions of dollars at auctions. His artworks represent an example of combining fine arts with commercialism as they are regularly featured in popular culture. His collaboration with the luxury brand Louis Vuitton produced the famous monogrammed bags. With Kanye West, he created an animated
PerformanceJuly 3, 2013
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Recent discovery on Silla tomb relic may overturn existing theories
The National Museum on Wednesday unveiled the discovery of a king’s name inscribed on the sheath of a large sword found at the ancient Geumgwan (Golden Crown) tomb in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. The inscription, “Yisajiwang” or King Yisaji, is the oldest name of a king found at a Silla (B.C. 57-A.D. 935) tomb and makes Geumgwan the only sepulcher with an identified owner, researchers at the museum said. The Geumgwan tomb, believed to have been built in the sixth century, has been thorou
CultureJuly 3, 2013
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Government to change casino authorization process
Culture Minister Yoo Jin-ryong on Wednesday said that the government will change the current casino authorization process in order to sort out unfeasible and unhealthy casino plans from the initial stage.Yoon said that the authorities will design the casino establishment first and seek the appropriate candidates rather than authorizing projects as they come. Currently, one only needs to present a plan ― without making any actual investment ― for investing more than $300 million in hotel and othe
CultureJuly 3, 2013
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Seo Taiji and Boys chosen as K-pop icons
K-pop experts chose Seo Taiji and Boys as the top K-pop icons Tuesday. The selection was a part of cable channel Mnet’s project show called “Legend 100-Artist.” The show invites 50 music professors, critics and professional musicians every month and selects the most influential Korean musicians in certain category. July’s edition sought to decide on the leading K-pop icons. “Seo Taiji and Boys influenced Korean pop culture greatly enough to divide our past 100 years of history into the times bef
PerformanceJuly 3, 2013
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48 Meters: Between life and death
Located on the border between North Korea and China, the Amnok River, or Yalu River in Chinese, separates the two countries by just 48 meters. The river is the shortest route of escape for many North Korean defectors, who risk their lives to cross the border to China. Tens of thousands of North Korean defectors are currently believed to be hiding in China, where many of them are caught and repatriated to the North to face severe punishment, torture and even execution. An upcoming film, titled “4
FilmJuly 3, 2013
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September wedding rumored for singers Lee Hyori, Lee Sang-soon
Singer Lee Hyori is to tie the knot with her boyfriend Lee Sang-soon, a renowned guitarist and singer in Korea, in September, according to news reports on Wednesday. Reports said that the upcoming wedding came to light as news spread about the couple preparing wedding invitations. The two have been together since 2011. However, the news of the impending wedding has not been officially confirmed, with Lee Hyori’s agency B2M Entertainment changing its statements throughout Wednesday.The CEO of th
PeopleJuly 3, 2013
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Ex-Groupon CEO releases album
NEW YORK (AP) ― Groupon’s quirky former CEO, Andrew Mason, has been working hard on a new album, “Hardly Workin’,” since he was ousted from the online deals company in February.The seven-song album released this week drops business knowledge on listeners with tracks such as “The Way to Work,” “My Door is Always Open’’ and the hip-hop influenced “Stretch.’’ The latter begins “we all know that you gotta have goals every quarter.’’Groupon’s failure to meet such goals was part of the reason Mason wa
World NewsJuly 3, 2013
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John Paul II clears final hurdle for sainthood
VATICAN CITY (AP) ― Pope John Paul II has cleared the final obstacle before being made a saint, awaiting just the final approval from Pope Francis and a date for the ceremony that could come as soon as Dec. 8, a Vatican official and news reports said Tuesday.The ANSA news agency reported that a commission of cardinals and bishops met Tuesday to consider John Paul’s case and signed off on it. A Vatican official confirmed that the decision had been taken some time back and that Tuesday’s meeting w
World NewsJuly 3, 2013
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Nigerian woman launches entertainment TV network
LAGOS (AP) ― A woman who could be considered Africa’s Oprah Winfrey is launching an entertainment network that will be beamed into nearly every country on the continent with programs showcasing its burgeoning middle class.Mosunmola “Mo’’ Abudu wants EbonyLife TV to inspire Africans and the rest of the world, and change how viewers perceive the continent. The network’s programming tackles women’s daily life subjects ― everything from sex tips to skin bleaching.“Not every African woman has a pile
World NewsJuly 3, 2013
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Former Tiffany exec charged for jewelry theft
NEW YORK CITY (AFP) ― A former executive of iconic New York jewelry store Tiffany was arrested on Tuesday for stealing more than $1 million worth of valuables which she later resold, federal prosecutors said.Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun, Tiffany’s former vice-president of product development, swiped 165 items of jewelry between November 2012 and February 2013, when she left the firm.In her role as vice-president of product development, Lederhaas-Okun had the authority to take items of Tiffany jewelry o
World NewsJuly 3, 2013
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Reds’ Bailey throws his 2nd career no-hitter
CINCINNATI (AP) ― Homer Bailey fretted for a moment as first baseman Joey Votto reached to pluck the ball out of the air for the final out. What next? Raise both arms in celebration.Bailey has this no-hitter celebration down pat ― just like his idol, Nolan Ryan.Another hard-throwin’ Texan who wears No. 34 made some no-hit history Tuesday night. Bailey threw his second in 10 months and led the Cincinnati Reds’ infield celebration with arms raised after a 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
BaseballJuly 3, 2013
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Bid cities, presidential contenders to make case
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) ― With the voting just over two months away, the bidding for the 2020 Olympics and the race for the IOC presidency are reaching a pivotal stage.Both campaigns come together this week in Lausanne as the three bid cities and six presidential candidates make vital presentations to the voters ― the 100-plus members of the International Olympic Committee.Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo make their pitches to the IOC assembly on Wednesday, with the Turkish city having the most at
More SportsJuly 3, 2013
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Host S. Korea leads halfway through Asian Indoor Games
Host South Korea is leading the medal count halfway through an indoor multi-sport competition for Asian athletes.Through Tuesday’s action at the ongoing Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, South Korea has grabbed 14 gold medals and 37 medals overall. The event is being held in Incheon, a metropolitan city about 40 kilometers west of Seoul.China has also won 14 gold medals but trails the host nation in the total tally with 31 medals overall. Thailand is in a distant third with seven gold and 12
More SportsJuly 3, 2013
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New faces abound in semis
LONDON (AP) ― Trailing 5-4 in her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, Sloane Stephens already had saved two set points and was about to serve at deuce when a fairly nondescript match became anything but.Raindrops were falling and Stephens’ opponent, 2007 runner-up Marion Bartoli, was trying to persuade a tournament official the Court 1 grass was dangerously slick. Spectators were booing and derisively whistling, angry at the prospect of play being suspended.Eventually, Bartoli got her way. They stoppe
More SportsJuly 3, 2013
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One more leg for Slam, or is it?
The good news for LPGA Tour commissioner Mike Whan is that his sport is dominating the golf conversation, which is rare.For the last two days, it seems like every time Whan turns on TV is he hearing about Park In-bee, and that’s how it should be. When she completed a masterful week of putting and precision at Sebonack Golf Club, the 24-year-old South Korean had won the U.S. Women’s Open for her third straight major this year.Next up is a chance for Park to do what no golfer has done in the histo
GolfJuly 3, 2013
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Olympic stars ready to shine for Korea at Universiade
South Korean stars from the London Olympics will look to shine once again at the upcoming multi-sport event for university students.The 2013 Summer Universiade will kick off in Kazan, Russia, Saturday, and will conclude on July 17.The International University Sports Federation organizes two Universiades each year: one in summer and the other in winter.In 2013, Trentino, Italy, will host the Winter Universiade from Dec. 11-21.This year’s Summer Universiade will bring together 13,500 athletes from
More SportsJuly 3, 2013
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Not going anywhere
PARIS (AP) ― Older and wiser, Usain Bolt is out to dominate his rivals on the track at least until the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.The six-time Olympic champion, who is competing at the Areva meeting in Paris on Saturday, looks to be back in shape after his form and motivation were questioned following a defeat by American sprinter Justin Gatlin at the Golden Gala on June 6.Bolt has recovered since then by winning the 200 at the Bislett Games and running 9.94 on home soil over 100 meter
More SportsJuly 3, 2013
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Psy dominates K-pop chart on YouTube in first half
South Korean singer Psy topped the K-pop traffic rankings on YouTube in the first half of this year, snatching more than 400 million views. Psy’s “Gentleman” music video, unveiled on April 2, garnered 456 million hits as of July 2, helped by his previous blockbuster track, “Gangnam Style.” YouTube sensation Psy previously won the Top Streaming Song Video at a Billboard Music Awards ceremony.Trailing behind were top girl group Girls’ Generation, whose “I Got A Boy” and “Dancing Queen” continued t
PerformanceJuly 3, 2013
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Korea’s young, daring duo
Park Jong-woo and Shin Seung-hyeon are the two youngest male players on the bowling national team. On Tuesday evening the pair took the match against the Japanese team in the finals for the men’s doubles to finally claim team Korea‘s first gold medal.“I am not nervous, but it is true that the Japanese team has done steadily well throughout the games, maintaining a high score,” remarked 23-yeard-old Shin before the final. “There are great aspects if a tournament is held in my home country, but si
More SportsJuly 3, 2013
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Volunteers give visitors a taste of Korean culture
At Anyang Hogye Gymnasium, many volunteers and athletes are wearing the same multicolored bracelet. Volunteers from Anyang City had come together and made the bracelets called “Jang-myung-roo” to make a bit of Korean tradition known to participants in the Inheon Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.“We made around 200-300 bracelets together. International athletes like it when we give the bracelets to them, and they sometimes give their national badges in return,” said Mi-kyung Kim, a volunteer a
More SportsJuly 3, 2013