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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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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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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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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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Chief of telecom regulator resigns
Choi Si-joong, chairman of the Korea Communications Commission, offered his resignation on Friday amid surging public criticism over a string of bribery and influence-peddling scandals.“It’s time to leave and take responsibility,” Choi said at a hastily arranged news conference, referring to his aid
Jan. 27, 2012
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Twitter able to now selectively block tweets
Twitter said Thursday that it now has the ability to block tweets from appearing in a specific country if legally required to do so."As we continue to grow internationally, we will enter countries that have different ideas about the contours of freedom of expression," Twitter said in a blog post."So
Jan. 27, 2012
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Apple’s iPad leads surge in tablet shipments, research firm says
Tablet-computer shipments more than doubled in the fourth quarter, reflecting demand for Apple Inc.’s iPad and Amazon (AMZN).com Inc.’s new Kindle Fire, according to market-research firm Strategy Analytics. Global tablet shipments rose to a record 26.8 million units in the last three months of 2011,
Jan. 27, 2012
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Home births in U.S. rise to highest level on record, health study shows
Home births rose 29 percent from 2004 to 2009, to almost three quarters of a percent of all U.S. live deliveries, the highest level since 1989, according to health authorities. They were most common among non-Hispanic white women, where about 1 in 90 births are at home, according to a report from th
Jan. 27, 2012
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First 'cloaking' of a 3D object announced
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they have "cloaked" a three-dimensional object, making it invisible from all angles for the first time.The process uses a shell of what are known as plasmonic materials that create a "photo negative" of the object being cloaked, effectively cancel
Jan. 27, 2012
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‘KARI, NASA discuss moon satellite launch’
Korea could launch a satellite to orbit the moon in collaboration with the U.S.’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration.A Korean daily reported Thursday that the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and NASA are discussing a collaborative lunar exploration project.According to the report, KARI and NASA held two rounds of talks with government officials in attendance last year, and plan to sign an agreement in March or April. The report quoted NASA’s Belgacem Jaroux as saying that the two o
Jan. 26, 2012
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Forward head posture
Not commonly found in manual laborers, the forward head posture may occur in individuals who stay in the same posture for long periods of time while working.If muscle contraction and relaxation are repeated, this may prevent the occurrence of the condition. In individuals who maintain the same posture for extended periods of time, however, it may occur because of persistent muscle tension.Occupational groups at increased risk of developing forward head posture are draft designers, designers and
Jan. 26, 2012
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Pot-based prescription drug looks for FDA approval
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― A quarter-century after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first prescription drugs based on the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, additional medicines derived from or inspired by the cannabis plant itself could soon be making their way to pharmacy shelves, according to drug companies, small biotech firms and university scientists.A British company, GW Pharma, is in advanced clinical trials for the world’s first pharmaceutical developed from raw mari
Jan. 26, 2012
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Too many tests? Routine checkups getting second look
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Recent headlines offered a fresh example of how the health care system subjects people to too many medical tests ― this time research showing millions of older women don’t need their bones checked for osteoporosis nearly so often.Chances are you’ve heard that many expert groups say cancer screening is overused, too, from mammograms given too early or too often to prostate cancer tests that may not save lives. It’s not just cancer. Now some of the nuts-and-bolts tests given duri
Jan. 26, 2012
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Getting back into routine after Seollal
Doctors recommend exercise, sufficient sleep and vitaminsAfter four days off for Seollal, getting back into your normal routine can be a challenge. Long drives, lots of cooking and family gatherings can make the holiday less than restful, leaving you dreading a return to work. “The holiday life cycle is quite different from your ordinary routine. It wears you out. You need to make effort to regain energy,” said Dr. Kang Hee-chul of Yonsei Severance Hospital. Here are five ways to help you ease
Jan. 26, 2012
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Apple briefly passes Exxon as most valuable co.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Apple briefly surpassed Exxon as the most valuable U.S. company after an excellent quarter, though the oil company has regained the lead at the market's close. Employees walk through the new Apple retail location in Grand Central Terminal in New York. (Bloomberg)Apple's stock ro
Jan. 26, 2012
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LG Electronics wins fridge patent dispute with Whirlpool
LG Electronics Inc., South Korea’s leading consumer electronics maker, said Wednesday that it won a patent dispute with Whirlpool Corp. over technology used in refrigerators.In 2009, Whirlpool, a major American producer of home appliances, filed complaints against LG Electronics with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, claiming that it developed technology used to make a water and ice dispenser in refrigerators earlier than LG.The U.S. patent agency did not accept Whirlpool’s claim as it faile
Jan. 25, 2012
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Carriers race to grab LTE market
Korea’s top mobile carrier SK Telecom Co. and other industry players are ramping up efforts to claim a bigger share of the fast growing long-term evolution market deemed a future money spinner, market watchers say.The LTE service, or the fourth-generation of wireless technology, enables smartphone users to access a stream of data faster than the current 3G network and download and watch movies more quickly.In a country where four out of 10 people use smartphones, SK Telecom and two other carrier
Jan. 25, 2012
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Samsung, Apple anxious over upcoming verdict in Germany
A win for the Korean tech giant in patent lawsuits could see iPhone sales banned in the European countryAttention is on a German court’s second ruling regarding Samsung Electronics and Apple Inc.’s ongoing patent dispute, scheduled to be made this Friday.This comes shortly after Samsung lost a patent infringement suit against its American rival over third-generation wireless telecommunications standards at a Mannheim court in Germany last Friday. The ruling was the first in a series of patent ca
Jan. 25, 2012
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‘Magnetic’ soap could clean oil spills
British researchers say a new magnetic soap could be used to help clean up oil spills by applying a magnetic field to areas containing the soap.The new formulation is similar to ordinary soap but contains iron atoms which can help form tiny particles that are easily removed magnetically, they said.“
Jan. 25, 2012
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Solar storm sparks dazzling northern lights
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on Tuesday.Even experienced stargazers were stunned by the intensity of the aurora borealis that swept across the night sky in northe
Jan. 25, 2012
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Scorsese's 'Hugo' leads Oscars with 11 nominations
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) _ Martin Scorsese's Paris adventure ``Hugo'' leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director nod for the Oscar-winning filmmaker. 'Hugo', pictured in this scene from the film was nominated for best motion picture for t
Jan. 25, 2012
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Strongest solar storm since 2005 hitting Earth
WASHINGTON (AP) — The sun is bombarding Earth with radiation from the biggest solar storm in more than six years with more to come from the fast-moving eruption.The solar flare occurred at about 11 p.m. EST Sunday and will hit Earth with three different effects at three different times. The bi
Jan. 24, 2012
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Study: Stem cells may aid vision in blind people
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Two legally blind women appeared to gain some vision after receiving an experimental treatment using embryonic stem cells, scientists reported Monday. While embryonic stem cells were first isolated more than a decade ago, most of the research has been done in lab animals. The new
Jan. 24, 2012
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Apple unveils digital textbooks app for iPad
Apple is taking aim at the textbook market.The California-based gadget-maker unveiled a free iBooks 2 application for the iPad on Thursday that brings interactive textbooks to the popular tablet computer."Education is deep in Apple's DNA," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of marke
Jan. 20, 2012
