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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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OpenAI in talks with Samsung to power AI features, report says
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Russia sent 'anti-air' missiles to Pyongyang, Yoon's aide 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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S. Korea not to attend Sado mine memorial: foreign ministry
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South Korean military plans to launch new division for future warfare
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Kia EV9 GT marks world debut at LA Motor Show
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Gold bars and cash bundles; authorities confiscate millions from tax dodgers
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With WC a month away, a lot to be done in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) ― It’s all coming down to the final 30 days.Brazil had seven years to get ready for the World Cup, but it enters the final month of preparations with a lot yet to be done.Three stadiums are still under construction, some of the temporary structures needed for matches are delayed and it remains unclear if all cities will have time to organize the mandatory fanfests.It’s already known that not all infrastructure will be completed no matter how much organizers rush before the June 12
May 14, 2014
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Yun Suk-young not at camp due to club’s schedule
South Korean defender Yun Suk-young of the Queens Park Rangers was unable to report to the country’s pre-World Cup training camp as scheduled on Wednesday, owing to his English club’s upcoming match.According to the Korea Football Association, Yun, who was named to South Korea’s 23-man roster for this year’s FIFA World Cup, had been set to report to the camp at the National Football Center in Paju, north of Seoul, on Wednesday. However, QPR, which has qualified for a promotion playoff final agai
May 14, 2014
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Korean football icon Park Ji-sung announces retirement
Park Ji-sung, one of South Korea's biggest football icons, retired from the sport on Wednesday at age 33, citing debilitating pain in his surgically repaired right knee.Park made the announcement at JS Football Center, named after his initials in Suwon, about 45 kilometers south of Seoul. He grew up in the city, where he also has a street named after him.Park played his last official match on May 3 with the Dutch club PSV Eindhoven and ended his second tour of duty with the Dutch club with a 2-0
May 14, 2014
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Ferdinand to leave United after 12 years
MANCHESTER, England (AP) ― Rio Ferdinand brought his trophy-filled, 12-year stay at Manchester United to an end on Monday by announcing he would be leaving Old Trafford to continue his playing career.The 35-year-old Ferdinand, who became England’s most expensive player when he joined United from Leeds for 29.1 million pounds in 2002, has not been offered an extension to his contract that expires next month.He suggested, however, that his departure was on his own terms, saying in a statement: “I
May 13, 2014
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Veterans advise team to bear down
As South Korea opened its training camp Monday ahead of this year’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil, those who have experienced the big tournament said their green teammates should bear down and put in even more work than before.On the 23-man roster for this year’s tournament, five played at the previous World Cup in South Africa four years ago. Goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong was the No. 1 custodian then. Midfielders Ki Sung-yueng and Lee Chung-yong were integral pieces in South Korea’s run to the round of
May 12, 2014
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No easy opponent for Korea in Group H
When South Korea drew Algeria, Belgium and Russia in Group H at the World Cup draw held in December in Brazil, you could almost hear sighs of relief by South Korean brass on the other side of the globe in Seoul.After all, South Korea avoided Spain, the defending World Cup champ and world No. 1, among other European powerhouses, and also South American contenders such as Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.Yet to view Group H as an easy one for South Korea is to dismiss the quality of the three other t
May 12, 2014
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Leverkusen bags Champions spot
Leverkusen’s Son Heung-min celebrates with fans after the team’s match on Saturday. ( AFP-Yonhap)BERLIN (AP) ― Nuremberg and Eintracht Braunschweig were relegated on the final day of the Bundesliga season Saturday, while Bayer Leverkusen clinched the last Champions League qualification place.Leverkusen came from behind to beat Werder Bremen 2-1 and secure fourth place immediately above Wolfsburg, which beat sixth-placed Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-1. “We knew we had to win,” Leverkusen striker E
May 11, 2014
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Korea enters race to host Women’s WC
South Korea has entered the race to win the rights to host the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup along with four other countries, the global football governing body’s website showed Saturday.FIFA’s home page said England, France, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as South Korea, submitted their letters of intent to host the event that is held every four years.FIFA said with the exception of South Africa, the other four countries have expressed a desire to host the U20 Women’s World Cup set for 201
May 11, 2014
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S. Korea enters race to host 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup
South Korea has entered the race to win the rights to host the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup along with four other countries, the global football governing body's website showed Saturday (Korea time).FIFA's home page said England, France, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as South Korea, submitted their letters of intent to host the games that are held every four years.FIFA said with the exception of South Africa, the other four countries have expressed a desire to host the U-20 Women's World
May 10, 2014
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Young, talented Korea could be competitive at World Cup
Korea’s Son Heung-min will be looked upon to provide offensive spark. (AFP-Yonhap)When announcing South Korea’s 23-man squad on Thursday for this year’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil, head coach Hong Myung-bo said his players may be young, but they don’t necessarily lack experience.And local analysts mostly agreed with Hong’s view, saying the players have enough talent to be competitive in Brazil, where South Korea will face Algeria, Belgium and Russia in Group H.Hong’s players are on average about 2
May 9, 2014
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Germany blends youth, experience for World Cup
BERLIN (AP) ― Mario Gomez was left off Germany’s World Cup roster by coach Joachim Loew, who selected six players with no previous national team experience for his 30-man preliminary roster.The roster announced Thursday, which averages 24.8 years, includes among the newcomers Sampdoria defender Shkodran Mustafi (22), Borussia Dortmund defender Erik Durm (22 on Monday), Augsburg attacking midfielder Andre Hahn (23), Hoffenheim forward Kevin Volland (21), and Schalke midfielders Max Meyer (18) and
May 9, 2014
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Brazil, here we come
South Korea announced a youthful squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil on Thursday, with few surprises among the 23 players who will take part in soccer’s grandest extravaganza.Head coach Hong Myung-bo unveiled the roster at the National Football Center here in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, north of Seoul. Hong had repeatedly said he would not make surprises for the big tournament, and mostly lived up to his words, with the majority of the players having seen plenty of action under Hong sinc
May 8, 2014
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Man City handles Villa 4-0, in sight of EPL title
MANCHESTER, England (AP) ― After trailing for most of the season, Manchester City is set to be in first place when it matters most.City scored four goals in the final 26 minutes to rout Aston Villa 4-0 Wednesday night, moving into position to win its second Premier League title in three years with only a draw this weekend.Edin Dzeko scored from close range in the 64th and 72nd minutes, Stevan Jovetic added a goal in the 89th and Yaya Toure capped the victory by scoring on a solo run in the third
May 8, 2014
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Players from K League ‘honored’ to make squad
South Korea’s 23-man roster for this year’s FIFA World Cup, announced on Thursday, included only six players from the domestic K League Classic, with 17 others joining from leagues in Europe, China and Japan.At the previous World Cup four years ago, there were 13 players from the K League Classic, and 10 were based in foreign leagues. The reversal in trend this year is a testament to South Korean players’ development, with more and more players signing with top-flight clubs overseas.The half-doz
May 8, 2014
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Korea unveils youthful World Cup squad with few surprises
South Korea announced a youthful squad for this year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil on Thursday, with few surprises among the 23 players who will take part in football's grandest extravaganza.Head coach Hong Myung-bo unveiled the roster at the National Football Center (NFC) here in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, north of Seoul. Hong had repeatedly said he would not make surprises for the big tournament, and mostly lived up to his words, with the majority of the players having seen plenty of action under H
May 8, 2014
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Health-conscious
One South Korean World Cup hopeful after another has come down with injuries in recent weeks, a worrisome development that could potentially disrupt the country’s preparation for the summer’s big tournament.When head coach Hong Myung-bo announces his 23-man roster for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil on Thursday, as many as five players could remain on the mend.Sunderland midfielder Ki Sung-yueng became the latest to join the growing infirmary list on Tuesday. He returned home from his English club
May 7, 2014
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Man United sinks Hull 3-1
Manchester United gave a debut to a potential star of the future on the night it may have had one last glimpse of a recent great. Ryan Giggs played possibly his last game at Old Trafford, entering in the 70th minute of Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Hull.James Wilson, an 18-year-old forward, scored twice in his Manchester United senior team debut. Robin van Persie had the final goal, off an assist from Giggs, the 40-year midfielder who made his debut in 1991 was appointed interim manager on April 22 aft
May 7, 2014
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Liverpool title hopes crumble in 3-3 draw
LONDON (AP) ― Luis Suarez dropped into a crouch after the final whistle and sobbed, his chest heaving, until Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard walked over, pulled him up and tried to console him.The star forward pulled his jersey over his face, not wanting the world to see, and Gerrard tried to wave off a television cameraman. That elusive 19th title, so close eight days earlier, was now so far away.Liverpool wasted a three-goal lead in the final 16 minutes, crushing its Premier League title hope
May 6, 2014
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Ki returns home before end of season
South Korean footballer Ki Sung-yueng, who plays for Sunderland on loan, returned home on Tuesday before the end of the Premier League season to recover from a knee injury, saying that he wants to play for South Korea in the upcoming World Cup.Ki is nursing tendinitis in his right knee and has missed the past three games. The veteran of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is an integral member of the South Korean midfield and should be among the easier choices for the World Cup team for this year
May 6, 2014
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Sevilla’s late goal beats Valencia for final
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) ―Stephane Mbia scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time for Sevilla to make the Europa League final despite a 3-1 loss at Valencia on Thursday. Valencia looked set to play in the May 14 final in Turin until Mbia’s dramatic header to secure Sevilla’s place on away goals, after the two-leg semifinal ended 3-3. Sevilla, which plays for the trophy for the first time since winning a second straight title in 2007, faces Benfica after last year’s finalist drew 0-0 at Juventus t
May 2, 2014
