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Dongduk Women’s University halts coeducation talks
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Defense ministry denies special treatment for BTS’ V amid phone use allegations
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Russia sent 'anti-air' missiles to Pyongyang, Yoon's aide says
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OpenAI in talks with Samsung to power AI features, report says
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Two jailed for forcing disabled teens into prostitution
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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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South Korean military plans to launch new division for future warfare
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Gold bars and cash bundles; authorities confiscate millions from tax dodgers
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Kia EV9 GT marks world debut at LA Motor Show
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Teen smoking, drinking decline, while mental health, dietary habits worsen
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Viruses can be tapped for electric power
U.S. researchers say electricity generated by viruses could bring devices that generate power from everyday human activities like walking.A paper-thin "viral" generator embedded in the sole of a shoe could charge a person's phone as they walk, scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory said.The power would be generated by harmless viruses that convert mechanical energy into electricit
May 16, 2012
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"Casablanca" turns 70 with free show on Facebook
The stars of much-loved classic film "Casablanca" may always have Paris, but on Wednesday they will have Facebook.The legendary black-and-white film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Berman will be streamed free at Facebook in the United States to celebrate the release of a 70th anniversary edition by Warner Home Video."Movie fans across the United States are invited to microwave some popcorn an
May 16, 2012
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Court lets Apple pursue U.S. ban on Galaxy Tab
Apple Inc., maker of the iPhone and iPad, can pursue efforts to halt sales of Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer in the U.S. while a patent-infringement case is pending, a U.S. appeals court ruled. Apple’s patent on a design of the tablet is likely to withstand validity challenges, so the trial judge should consider if it’s in the public interest to block sales until a trial can be held, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled today. The court upheld the tr
May 15, 2012
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Samsung SNS to recruit interns
Samsung Network Services & Solutions, a Korean network systems developer, plans to hire interns by June this year.The company said in a press release on Tuesday that its five divisions including telecom networks, overseas sales and marketing and human resources will accept applicants until May 24 via its homepage.University students in their junior or senior years, or those expected to graduate in February 2014, can apply for Samsung SNS’ internship programs headed by the five divisions. Graduat
May 15, 2012
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Diablo 3 gets explosive response from S. Korean gamers
Diablo 3, the highly anticipated sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s popular selling series, is drawing a massive response from South Korean gamers upon its release Tuesday.Immediately after its release at midnight, gamers sought to buy the coveted game en masse. The rapid increase in users caused several online shopping sites to shut down.“I’ve been clicking like mad since 8 a.m., using two comput
May 15, 2012
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Apple said to prepare thinner Mac laptops sporting Intel chips
Apple Inc. is preparing a new lineup of thinner MacBook laptops running on more powerful chips made by Intel Corp., people with knowledge of the plans said.The MacBook Pro machines, to be unveiled at Apple’s annual developers conference starting June 11, also will feature high-definition screens like those on the iPhone and iPad, as well as flash memory to cut startup times and extend battery life
May 15, 2012
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Korea to invest W513b in nanotech research
The government announced on Monday that it would invest 513 billion won ($446 million) in the research and development of nano-technology by 2020. The investment is part of its “Nano 2020,” project aimed at becoming one of the world’s top three nano-technology powerhouses, according to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.The Ministry said the country would focus on developing core technologies including those integrated with environmental and IT technologies. The ministry will set
May 14, 2012
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Nation’s technological edge gives social media a Korean twist
If you spot a dangerously rattling manhole cover on a street, think English translations should be extended to subway announcements, or need some tips on important life decisions, where would you turn for help?For Seoulites, the quickest help may come from the city mayor via Twitter.Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, who took office in October with strong support from younger generations, checks and replies to his Twitter posts past midnight and throughout the weekend. Some issues are as practical and p
May 14, 2012
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Nine-meter ‘monster’ found in Alaskan lake may be shark
A mysterious underwater creature straight out of legend, or just your garden-variety marine life?A biologist has suggested that the nine-meter fish dubbed “Illie,” which has been spotted several times in Lake Iliamna in Alaska over the last several decades, may turn out to be just a strain of sleeper shark, according to local news reports.Bruce Wright, a senior scientist from the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association said that the size, shape and color of the elusive beast match those of a sleep
May 14, 2012
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‘UFO’ near Sun? NASA image sparks debate
A YouTube video purporting to show a UFO near the Sun has re-ignited the decades-old debate over alien existence.The video, posted by user “rob19791” on May 5, shows what the user claims to be a triangular object hovering just above the Sun’s surface. The image featured in the video was provided by NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory.The object seems to be over 100,000 kilometers in length -- as big as the planet Saturn-- with long mechanical arms.A day after the video was uploaded on YouT
May 14, 2012
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Fanatic Diablo 3 fans flock for rare edition
Avid fans of the wildly popular online role-playing game ‘Diablo’ series have gathered in masses to buy the limited edition of the game on Monday.By early Sunday, approximately 1,300 gamers were lined up outside a store near Wangsimni station in Seoul to purchase the game, a day before it was even released.Desperate fans have even packed sleeping bags and tents to spend the night anticipating the moment when their 12-year wait finally pays off.First released in 1996, the “Diablo” franchise has e
May 14, 2012
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Smartphones drive robust demand for AMOLED: report
HONG KONG (Yonhap News) ― Global demand for active-matrix organic light-emitting diode displays is expected to remain robust thanks to their increased use in smartphones, a report said Friday. “Our channel checks indicate that Samsung is likely to expand its AMOLED capacity from July 2012 to meet robust demand for AMOLED-based smartphones. We expect AMOLED equipment vendors to benefit from this development,” said Shin So-yun, an analyst at Macquarie Securities, in the report. AMOLED displays are
May 13, 2012
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Koh Young eyes 3-D inspection in non-memory chips
Global top inspection player seeking share buybacks, M&As, CEO saysChips connected with tiny electronic components and circuits are made through long manufacturing lines. They must be assembled and produced with maximum precision and perfection. Otherwise consumers are left with malfunctioning mobile devices and computers.In between those lines, there is inspection equipment such as solder paste and automatic optical inspection that makes sure such electronic components are put together and made
May 13, 2012
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Jogging mother called ‘selfish cow’ during pregnancy
British woman Jenny Wright said in a news report that she was called “selfish cow” by internet users because she kept on jogging during her pregnancy. According to the report, she was six months pregnant in January when she ran almost every day. She had posted her jogging experience on a website, with the encouragement of her doctor. There were hundreds of emails and comments by readers. Critics said that she could have caused brain damage in the unborn child; that her exercising was for feminis
May 13, 2012
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Man installs iPod holder… in his body
Dave Hurban just loves his iPod so much that he would do anything nearly anything for it; even go through painful operation.The tattoo artist has surgically implanted four magnets in his wrist in order to hold his iPod Nano in a ‘cool way’, without bothering with wristbands.In a video produced by Kaledioscope Kreative, Hurban barely winces as he performs the surgery himself.He says the implants are in fact, not that unique as one might think.“Those magnets are actually called micro-dermal anchor
May 13, 2012
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Class action suit against Apple over iPod
Millions of iPod owners may be surprised to learn they're suing Apple, industry analysts said.A lawsuit against Apple by RealNetworks, which developed the Real Player app and the Harmony music service, has been given class-action status U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Mashable reported Thursday.Consumers who purchased iPod devices between Sept. 12, 2006, and March 31,
May 11, 2012
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Samsung buys U.S. cloud service provider mSpot
Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest mobile phone and memory chip manufacturer, said Thursday that it has acquired a U.S. cloud service provider to strengthen its mobile entertainment business.Samsung said it has taken over California-based mSpot Inc. that provides music, movies and radio content to mobile users. The U.S. company located in Palo Alto also has ties with many major telecommunication service providers in the United States that could benefit Samsung.Samsung said that it has
May 10, 2012
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Willstech offers energy management solutions
Willstech, a privately held Korean tech firm, will provide enterprise energy management software in Korea.The company said in a press release that it has secured a contract with Joulex to launch the private U.S. firm’s energy management system services for Korean businesses.Joulex’s software allows companies to save and efficiently manage energy from the use of various network-connected IT devices, Willstech said.It added that Joulex’s smart energy manager systems can help save up to 40 to 60 pe
May 10, 2012
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11 habits that send diet plans awry
With unusually hot weather signaling an early end to spring, many women are taking up weight loss regimes, getting ready to show off slender figures in summer.According to business group CJ, the women’s weight-loss market is worth around 200 billion won ($175 million) a year. However, many fail in their attempts to shed a few kilograms. Here are 11 reasons suggested by Fox News and other news outlets as to why people stumble on their way to a slimmer figure. 1. You eat the wrong food: Many peop
May 10, 2012
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Boys make up majority of ADHD patients
About 80 percent of those under-18s diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are boys, requiring more than six months of treatment, the Health Insurance Review and Assessment said Wednesday. According to analysis, the number of young people diagnosed with ADHD amounted to 57,000 in 2011, up from 48,000 in 2007. About 80 percent were boys and 68.2 percent were between the ages of 7 and 13. ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling
May 10, 2012
