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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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Industry experts predicts tough choices as NewJeans' ultimatum nears
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Final push to forge UN treaty on plastic pollution set to begin in Busan
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Nvidia CEO signals Samsung’s imminent shipment of AI chips
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Opposition chief acquitted of instigating perjury
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Korea to hold own memorial for forced labor victims, boycotting Japan’s
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[Exclusive] Hyundai Mobis eyes closer ties with BYD
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[World Cup] Di Maria steps into WC spotlight
Argentina’s Angel di Maria celebrates his goal against Switzerland at the World Cup on Tuesday. (EPA-Yonhap)SAO PAULO (AP) ― Angel di Maria’s first goal of this World Cup couldn’t have come at a better time for Argentina, or for himself.Overshadowed by the efforts of captain Lionel Messi, the winger showed his importance to the team on Tuesday and came through when Argentina really needed him.He scored two minutes before the end of extra time to avoid penalties and secure a 1-0 win over Switzerl
SoccerJuly 2, 2014
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[World Cup] Van Gaal’s substitutes key to success
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― No one can argue that the Netherlands coach, Louis van Gaal, isn’t earning his salary.The Dutch are have recovered from 1-0 down to win three times in Brazil, and four of the seven goals the Oranje have scored over the past three games have come from van Gaal’s second-half substitutes.“Our strength this World Cup is that we have shown that everyone from the bench can have a big impact on the game. Everyone is sharp,” says forward Arjen Robben.Striker Klaas Van Huntelaar epi
SoccerJuly 2, 2014
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[World Cup] Long faces but chins up for U.S. fans
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― It was all long faces, but heads held high, for the legion of American fans who traveled to Brazil for the World Cup, only to watch their team lose 2-1 to Belgium in extra time.Upward of 20,000 people, mostly Americans, packed the golden sands of Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro in front of a giant TV screen set up in the FIFA Fan Fest watch area in Rio.Fans stood and cheered the entire time, packed tightly and with barely any wiggle room to get through the crowd.Like man
SoccerJuly 2, 2014
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[World Cup] Belgium holds on to beat US 2-1 in extra time
Kevin De Bruyne turned a heroic night for U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard into defeat on Tuesday with an extra-time goal and an assist that gave Belgium a 2-1 victory and a quarterfinal match against Lionel Messi and Argentina.With three extra-time goals in a thrilling match, De Bruyne and substitute Romelu Lukaku gave Belgium a big lead before Julian Green closed the gap with 12 minutes to go.``For my heart, please don't give me too many games like this,'' said Belgium coach Marc Wilmots, who must n
SoccerJuly 2, 2014
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[World Cup] Argentina sticks to script with late winner
Argentina's theme at this World Cup seems to be scrappy wins with Lionel Messi pulling through at the last minute to save the day.This time he didn't score on his own, but set the stage for Angel Di Maria to score an extra-time winner against Switzerland.``It doesn't matter if it's beautiful or ugly,'' Di Maria said. ``Only that Argentina won and will play another game in the tournament.''Argentina will play Belgium in the quarterfinals.(AFP-Yonhap)Except for its final group-stage win over Niger
SoccerJuly 2, 2014
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Murray, Djokovic nearing rematch
LONDON (AP) ― As the rain wreaks havoc on the Wimbledon schedule and players start to complain, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have found little reason to worry about the weather.It helped that both got to play Monday on Centre Court, the only spot at the All England Club with a retractable roof.And with back-to-back, straight-set victories, they moved closer to a semifinal showdown that would be a rematch of the final last year, when Murray beat Djokovic to become the first British man since 19
More SportsJuly 1, 2014
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Park seeks to stay in Europe
Korean forward Park Chu-young (Yonhap)His English Premier League club having announced its plan to part ways with him, South Korean forward Park Chu-young hopes to stay in Europe to continue his club career, his agent said Tuesday.Last week, Arsenal announced it would not retain the little-used forward when his contract expires at the end of June.The news came just hours before Park and South Korea were to face Belgium in their FIFA World Cup match in Brazil.Park watched from the bench in Sao Pa
SoccerJuly 1, 2014
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Top soccer official to meet with coach Hong
Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo (File photo)The head of the South Korean soccer governing body will soon meet with the men’s national team head coach to discuss the coach’s future in the wake of his team’s disappointing World Cup in Brazil, a senior official said Tuesday.Chung Mong-gyu, president of the Korea Football Association, will schedule a meeting with coach Hong Myung-bo “within this week” over the coach’s status, the official said.South Korea had two losses and one draw in three group ma
SoccerJuly 1, 2014
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North Korean archers to train in the South
Archers from North Korea are scheduled to train in South Korea this summer in their preparations for the Asian Games to be held south of the border, officials here said on Tuesday.According to the Korea Archery Association in Seoul, the North Koreans are set to arrive in Incheon, the host of the Asian Games located west of the capital city, in early August and train for about two weeks.The association said the North Koreans will be the beneficiaries of a joint program by the Asian Games organize
More SportsJuly 1, 2014
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[World Cup] Germany survives Algeria 2-1
Germany’s Thomas Mueller takes a tumble against Algeria on Monday. (AP-Yonhap)PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) ― When it comes to the knockout stages of the World Cup, wins are worth more than style.That was on full display Monday when Germany labored to a 2-1 extra-time win over an aggressive Algeria side to reach the tournament’s quarterfinals for the ninth consecutive time.“You don’t have to play fantastic every match,” Germany coach Joachim Loew said. “You have to win.”All three goals came in extra
SoccerJuly 1, 2014
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[World Cup] Suarez apologizes for biting opponent
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― After a few days of reflection, Luis Suarez acknowledged what millions saw on TV ― he did bite an opponent during a game at the World Cup. In addition, he said he’s sorry about it, and promised it will never happen again.Ending a unified protest in Uruguay by everyone from Suarez to teammates, fans and even the country’s president that the star striker had done nothing wrong, the Liverpool player on Monday offered an apology to Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.“I deeply reg
SoccerJuly 1, 2014
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[World Cup] Netherlands’ defense holding up well at WC
FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) ― The inexperienced Dutch defense looked to be the weak link coming into the World Cup. So far, though, it’s holding up well enough to keep the team winning.Again showing he is not afraid to make changes, Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal gave defender Paul Verhaegh only his third international appearance against Mexico in the second round, replacing Daryl Janmaat at right back. The Augsburg player struggled early against pacey Mexico wingback Miguel Layun, but the Netherla
SoccerJuly 1, 2014
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[World Cup] Scolari: Young Brazil feeling the pressure
TERESOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) ― Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that a lack of experience is hurting Brazil’s young squad at the World Cup.The coach is also blaming the some of the team’s struggles, which include a disappointing performance that nearly led to its elimination by Chile in the second round, on the pressure of needing to succeed in front of the home fans.Brazil has only six players with experience of past World Cups. Some of its top stars, including Neymar, are playing on football’s big
SoccerJuly 1, 2014
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[World Cup] France into last eight as Nigeria downed
France qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals here Monday after a late Paul Pogba header and a Joseph Yobo own goal clinched a 2-0 victory over Nigeria.Juventus star Pogba made the key breakthrough for France 11 minutes from time, punishing a rare mistake by Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama.Nigeria's Juwon Oshaniwa, left, and France's Paul Pogba challenge for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Nigeria at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Monda
SoccerJuly 1, 2014
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[World Cup] Germany survives Algeria 2-1 in extra time
When it comes to the knockout stages of the World Cup, wins are worth more than style.That was on full display Monday when Germany labored to a 2-1 extra-time win over an aggressive Algeria side to reach the tournament's quarterfinals for the ninth consecutive time.``You don't have to play fantastic every match,'' Germany coach Joachim Loew said. ``You have to win.''Germany's Mesut Ozil, right, holds off Algeria's Saphir Taider and Sofiane Feghouli during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match b
SoccerJuly 1, 2014
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Kershaw K’s 13 as Dodgers thump Cards
Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano avoids an inside pitch in the sixth inning on Sunday. (AP-Yonhap)LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Clayton Kershaw completed a spectacular June with 13 strikeouts during seven innings of five-hit ball, and Andre Ethier hit a three-run homer in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.Kershaw (9-2) extended his career-best scoreless streak to 28 innings in his first home start since throwing his first career no-hitter June 18 again
BaseballJune 30, 2014
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Park In-bee drops another spot to third
Former world No. 1 Park In-bee has slipped a spot to third in the latest women’s world golf rankings released on Monday.The South Korean star lost her No. 1 ranking to Stacy Lewis of the United States five weeks ago and has now fallen behind Lewis and Lydia Ko of New Zealand, who moved up a notch to her career-high No. 2.Park, who climbed to No. 1 last year on the strength of six victories, including three majors, has claimed only one LPGA title so far in 2014.Lewis has missed the top 10 just tw
GolfJune 30, 2014
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Lewis wins in Arkansas
Stacy Lewis poses with the winner’s trophy on Sunday. (AFP-Yonhap)ROGERS, Arkansas (AP) ― Stacy Lewis made a 7-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday in the NW Arkansas Championship to finally win an official event in her adopted state.The top-ranked Lewis, the Texan who played at the nearby University of Arkansas, earned an unofficial win in the rain-shortened 2007 tournament as an amateur. On Sunday, she closed with a 6-under 65 for a one-stroke victory.Lewis birdied three of her final hole
GolfJune 30, 2014
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Rose rules at Congressional
Justin Rose celebrates with the winner’s trophy at the Quicken Loans National on Sunday. ( AP-Yonhap)BETHESDA, Maryland (AP) ― Justin Rose got his mistake out of the way one hole early and won the Quicken Loans National in a playoff Sunday over Shawn Stefani.Tied for the lead as he played the 18th hole at Congressional, Rose tried to hit through two trees left of the fairway and overturned the shot. It ran down a bank and into the water, and he had to hole a 15-foot bogey putt just to stay in th
GolfJune 30, 2014
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[World Cup] Coach Hong noncommittal about future
Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo speaks to reporters at Incheon International Airport on Monday. (Yonhap)INCHEON (Yonhap) ― An apologetic Korean national team coach Hong Myung-bo on Monday was noncommittal about his immediate future in the wake of the team’s early exit from the FIFA World Cup.Hong and his 23-man team returned home to little fanfare after getting eliminated from the tournament in Brazil with a winless record in three group matches.South Korea played Russia to a 1-1 draw but lost to
SoccerJune 30, 2014
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