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Actor Jung Woo-sung admits to being father of model Moon Ga-bi’s child
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Wealthy parents ditch Korean passports to get kids into international school
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Man convicted after binge eating to avoid military service
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First snow to fall in Seoul on Wednesday
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Final push to forge UN treaty on plastic pollution set to begin in Busan
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Korea to hold own memorial for forced labor victims, boycotting Japan’s
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Nvidia CEO signals Samsung’s imminent shipment of AI chips
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Industry experts predicts tough choices as NewJeans' ultimatum nears
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Job creation lowest on record among under-30s
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Opposition chief acquitted of instigating perjury
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Spraying line drives
The Nexen Heroes’ offense was simply too hot for the LG Twins’ pitchers to handle, as the Heroes demolished their Seoul rivals 12-2 to claim the second-round Korea Baseball Organization playoff series in four games.After mediocre offensive performances in the first two games of the best-of-five series, the Heroes’ bats appeared to have gone too cold for the team to contend.By the end of the last game, though, earlier concerns seemed like a distant memory.Their two biggest sluggers were once at t
BaseballNov. 2, 2014
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Top-ranked Park wins LPGA Taiwan
TAIPEI (AP) ― Park In-bee won the LPGA Taiwan Championship on Sunday for her third victory of the year and 12th career title, holding off Stacy Lewis by two strokes at Miramar.Six days after regaining the No. 1 spot in the world from Lewis, the South Korean newlywed closed with a 1-under 71 in light rain to finish at 22-under 266.Korea’s Park In-bee plays a shot at the LPGA Taiwan Championship on Sunday. (AFP-Yonhap)Park opened with rounds of 64, 62 and 69 to take a four-stroke lead over Lewis a
GolfNov. 2, 2014
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World No. 1 Park In-bee captures 3rd LPGA win of year in Taiwan
South Korean Park In-bee, the world's No. 1-ranked female golfer, captured her third LPGA Tour win of the year in Taiwan on Sunday.Park claimed the Fubon LPGA Taiwan Championship with a four-round total of 22-under 266, two strokes better than Stacy Lewis. Park cashed in US$300,000 in the winner's check.Park shot a one-under 71 on Sunday at Miramar Golf Country Club in Taipei, while Lewis put together a final round of three-under 69, not enough to overtake the South Korean.Park supplanted Lewis
GolfNov. 2, 2014
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Murray clinches ATP finals berth
PARIS (AP) ― Andy Murray clinched a spot in the ATP finals on Thursday after beating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets at the Paris Masters and then sent a message to his critics by scribbling “bad year” on a courtside television camera.Following a tumultuous year that saw him change coach and recover from a serious back injury, Murray booked his spot at the season-ending tournament in London by reaching the quarterfinals at the Palais Omnisports with a 6-3, 6-3 win over No. 9 seed Dimitrov.Befor
More SportsOct. 31, 2014
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Korea, France bid for 2019 women’s World Cup
ZURICH (AP) ― Football delegates from France and South Korea have handed over their bid documents to FIFA for the 2019 women’s World Cup. France and South Korea are also bidding for the 2018 under-20 women’s World Cup, with FIFA’s executive committee to decide on one winner for both competitions in March. FIFA’s Sepp Blatter says, “I’m a very happy president to see these two big football nations competing for these two women’s competitions.” Blatter noted how both nations recently hosted the men
SoccerOct. 31, 2014
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LeBron starts new journey with Cleveland Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (AP) ― For LeBron James, the journey begins anew. Right back where it began.Nearly four months since proclaiming “I’m coming home” and shifting the NBA’s balance of power, James will play Thursday night in front of family, friends and the Cleveland fans who had their hearts broken four years ago. This is a homecoming like no other.“None of us should take this moment for granted,” a relaxed James said following Cleveland’s morning shootaround at Quicken Loans Arena. “This is probably on
More SportsOct. 31, 2014
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Brandle breaks track cycling’s hour record
AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) ― Austrian rider Matthias Brandle broke cycling’s historic hour record on Thursday after covering a distance of 51.852 kilometers at the UCI Velodrome. The 24-year-old Brandle, the Austrian time trial champion, eclipsed Jens Voigt’s mark of 51.1 kilometers, improving his record by 742 meters. “In the first few minutes I just wanted to get on with it but then it became more complicated,” Brandle said. “Between 30 and 50 minutes was the hardest and I asked myself, ‘Why did
More SportsOct. 31, 2014
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Celtic player Tonev banned for 7 games for racial abuse
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) ― Celtic winger Aleksandar Tonev was banned for seven games on Thursday for using racist language toward an opponent during a Scottish league match. Celtic said Tonev will appeal against the ban. The Bulgarian international, who is on loan at Celtic from English Premier League side Aston Villa, was found guilty by the Scottish Football Association of “excessive misconduct by the use of offensive, insulting and abusive language of a racist nature” when he appeared in front
SoccerOct. 31, 2014
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S. Korea set to greet N. Korea's youth footballers
The South Korean government on Friday approved a visit by North Korea's teenage football players next week to join an international competition to be held in a border town in the South. A group of 32 athletes and officials is scheduled to arrive here on Sunday via Beijing and participate in the inaugural U-15 football games in Yeoncheon, 62 kilometers north of Seoul, according to the unification ministry.The three-day event slated to open Friday will draw five other teams from South Korea, Uzbek
SoccerOct. 31, 2014
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Giants hold off Royals to win World Series
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) ― Madison Bumgarner pitched five innings of near-perfect relief and the San Francisco Giants held off the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Wednesday night in Game 7 of the World Series for their third championship in five seasons.With both starters chased early, this became a matchup of bullpens. And no one stood taller than the 6-foot-5 Bumgarner, who added to his postseason legacy with a third victory this Series.After center fielder Gregor Blanco misplayed Alex Gordon’s drive
BaseballOct. 30, 2014
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Big league scouts mixed on left-hander Kim Kwang-hyun
As his South Korean club SK Wyverns announced their plan to post him for interested Major League Baseball clubs next month, left-handed starter Kim Kwang-hyun was a picture of confidence.Kim talked the talk at his press conference, saying he’s ready to perform on a bigger stage and that he is anxious to see if he can fool big leaguers with his breaking pitches or overpower them with his fastballs.Whether Kim can walk the walk remains to be seen, at least in the minds of big league scouts.The 26-
BaseballOct. 30, 2014
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Liverpool, Chelsea dig deep, advance in League Cup
MANCHESTER, England (AP) ― Mario Balotelli sparked a dramatic fightback by Liverpool and Chelsea needed a late own goal to edge past plucky fourth-tier opposition as the two Premier League giants squeezed into the League Cup quarterfinals.Late goals settled four of the five last-16 matches on Tuesday ― and two were scored at Anfield as Liverpool came from behind to beat Swansea 2-1.Balotelli, criticized in recent weeks for a string of below-par displays, inspired the comeback by coming off the b
More SportsOct. 29, 2014
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Herald-KYJ golf tournament to kick off on Jejudo Island
The Herald-KYJ Tour Championship golf tournament will take place at the Lotte Skyhill Jeju Country Club on Jejudo Island from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. The event is organized by the Korea Professional Golfers’ Association, cosponsored by golf wear company KYJ and The Herald Business, and aired by golf cable channel J Golf. The tournament was launched last year to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Herald Corp. About 100 players will compete for the championship title and $60,000, with total prize mone
GolfOct. 29, 2014
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Royals rout Giants to force Game 7
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) ― Lorenzo Cain looped a two-run single and Eric Hosmer chopped a two-run double over shortstop in a seven-run second inning as the Kansas City Royals battered the San Francisco Giants 10-0 Tuesday night to force a decisive Game 7 in the World Series.Pitching with the initials of late St. Louis outfielder Oscar Taveras on his cap, 23-year-old rookie Yordano Ventura allowed three hits over seven innings for his first Series win.Jeremy Guthrie starts Wednesday night for K
More SportsOct. 29, 2014
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Left-hander Kim says he’s ready for MLB
Soon to be made available for Major League Baseball clubs, South Korean left-hander Kim Kwang-hyun said he’s confident he will make a successful transition to the bigger stage.The SK Wyverns, Kim’s current Korea Baseball Organization club, announced Wednesday they will post Kim for an MLB-wide auction early next month. Interested teams will submit their bids for the right to talk to the 26-year-old pitcher, and the Wyverns will later determine whether they want to accept the highest bid for thei
More SportsOct. 29, 2014
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LeBron back home, Spurs back on top
LeBron James returned to Cleveland, Kevin Love joined him and suddenly the Cavaliers had the makings of the latest superteam.The San Antonio Spurs are already one.No big changes were necessary for the Spurs, who simply kept the gang together. They brought back nearly every piece from the team that annihilated James and the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals for their fifth championship.James set off shortly after for a new start in his old home, where he will renew the quest for a championship that’s
More SportsOct. 28, 2014
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Giants, Royals set for wild finish
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― Buster Posey was annoyed. Playfully so. The Giants catcher wanted Madison Bumgarner to do more than barely break a smile after a brilliant pitching performance put San Francisco one win from another World Series title.No way, Buster.Because in this postseason full of stars and surprises, who knows? Heck, Bumgarner might still have more work to do.Baseball took its final break Monday before the Giants and Royals settle things. Holding a 3-2 edge, San Francisco will try to cla
BaseballOct. 28, 2014
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Kia Tigers name Kim Ki-tai new manager
The Kia Tigers announced on Tuesday they’ve named former All-Star Kim Ki-tai as their new manager.The Gwangju-based Korea Baseball Organization club said Kim has agreed to a three-year deal, with an annual salary of 250 million won ($237,750) and a signing bonus of another 250 million won.Kim replaces Sun Dong-yol, who abruptly resigned last Saturday, six days after signing a two-year contract extension.Kim, 45, previously managed the LG Twins in the KBO. In 2013, he took the Twins to their firs
BaseballOct. 28, 2014
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Chung to run for FIFA Executive Committee
Chung Mong-gyu, president of the Korea Football Association, has formally announced his intention to run for a seat on the FIFA Executive Committee, the domestic football governing body said Monday.The KFA said Chung, 52, has sent letters of intention to member associations of the Asian Football Confederation, expressing his gratitude for their “unending efforts in the development of Asian football.” Chung also said he would “explore more ways to enhance the level and marketability of Asian foot
SoccerOct. 27, 2014
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It’s a MadBum world
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― With every pitch, Madison Bumgarner etched his place among the World Series greats.The long, tall lefty kept slinging away and put the San Francisco Giants just one win from yet another championship, throwing a four-hitter to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 Sunday night for a 3-2 Series edge.Hardly menacing on the mound, Bumgarner was simply untouchable ― again ― as “MVP! MVP!” chants broke out in the late innings.And by the time the 25-year-old from Hickory, North Carolina,
BaseballOct. 27, 2014
