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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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Brazil takes U20 title with 3 goals by Oscar
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) _ Oscar scored a hat trick to lead Brazil to a 3-2 win over Portugal in extra time on Saturday to win the Under-20 World Cup.Oscar got the winner in the 111th minute, lobbing a shot from the right that was tipped by Portugal keeper Mika onto the underside of the crossbar before
Aug. 21, 2011
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Celtic back Ki to steer title charge
GLASGOW (AFP) ― Neil Lennon has identified Ki Sung-yueng as the man to help steer his side to Scottish Premier League glory after his blistering start to the new season.The South Korean midfielder joined the club in December 2009 and took time to settle at the Parkhead club.However, the 22-year-old
Aug. 19, 2011
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Brazil loses to Germany for 1st time in 18 years
LONDON (AP) ― Germany ended an 18-year wait for a win over Brazil and Italy beat Spain in a meeting of the last two world champions in friendlies on Wednesday.Bastian Schweinsteiger opened the scoring from the penalty spot in Germany’s 3-2 victory over Brazil in Stuttgart before Mario Goetze and And
Aug. 11, 2011
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Cho blames loss to Japan on absence of key players
South Korean football manager Cho Kwang-rae has described his team’s loss to Japan on Wednesday as an “important lesson” ahead of World Cup qualifying in September.A lackluster performance saw Cho’s side tumble to a 3-0 defeat at Sapporo stadium, triggering concerns about the team’s future ahead of
Aug. 11, 2011
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Korea fails but shows promise
Under-20 team’s dream run halted by Spain on penalty kicksThe U20 World Cup is the stage where promising young players get together to show whether they are destined for success. And the South Korean U20 team did show some potential for a bright future at this year’s tournament in Colombia. On Wedne
Aug. 11, 2011
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Japan beats Korea 3-0
South Korea was beaten by Japan 3-0 in a friendly soccer match on Wednesday, recording the first game of its kind in the past 37 years. Korean soccer team (Yonhap News)At the friendly international held in Sapporo Dome, midfielder Kagawa Shinji scored the first point for Japan with a sharp righ
Aug. 10, 2011
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First 4 quarterfinalists set in U20 World Cup
BOGOTA (AP) ― Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and Portugal reached the quarterfinals of the U20 World Cup with second-round victories on Tuesday.Home team Colombia won its fourth straight match, coming from 2-1 down in the second half to beat Costa Rica 3-2, with James Rodriguez converting a stoppage-ti
Aug. 10, 2011
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Team Korea all set for Daegu worlds
Head coach Moon Bong-gi says squad a mix of young talent, veteran leadershipSprint hurdler Park Tae-kyung, triple jumper Kim Deok-hyun and women’s pole vault Choi Yun-hee will lead the Korean athletics team for the Daegu World Championships. Korea Association of Athletics Federations named Wed
Aug. 10, 2011
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Colombia eyes home advantage
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) ― Colombia has every reason to feel it may be the favorite to win the U20 World Cup rather than the more familiar contenders like Spain, Brazil, Nigeria and Argentina.Colombia is one of only three teams to win its first three group matches ― Spain and Nigeria are the others ― a
Aug. 9, 2011
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United rally past City in English opener
WEMBLEY, England (AP) ― Manchester United beat Manchester City 3-2 in the Community Shield on Sunday, rallying behind Nani’s two goals in the traditional opener to the English soccer season.Nani completed the Premier League champion’s great comeback by scoring the winner in the fourth minute of inju
Aug. 8, 2011
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Argentina continues quest for 7th title
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) ― Argentina has won this championship a record six times, which means absolutely nothing to coach Walter Perazzo as his team prepares to face Egypt in the knockout round of 16 at the U20 World Cup.Egypt played out a 1-1 draw with Brazil in the group stage, which caught Perazzo’
Aug. 8, 2011
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Shorthanded Korea readies for Japan
With Lee Chung-yong sidelined, Cho looks for young guns to step upSometimes South Korea and Japan go for a couple of years without meeting on the soccer field but for spells, the two neighbors are rarely apart. The current crop of players are becoming more familiar with each other all the time as We
Aug. 8, 2011
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Colombia asserts U-20 World Cup claims
BOGOTA (AP) – Host nation Colombia asserted its claim to being among the favorites to win the Under-20 World Cup, defeating South Korea 1-0 on Friday to finish atop its group with a perfect record.Colombia finished with nine points in Group A, ahead of France, who defeated Mali to clinch secon
Aug. 6, 2011
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Spain books second-round spot
Surprising Saudi Arabia also advances after routing Guatemala 6-0BARRANQUILLA, Colombia (AP) ― Real Madrid playmaker Sergio Canales sparked Spain to a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Wednesday, booking a second-round spot at the U20 World Cup.Surprising Saudi Arabia also advanced after routing Guatemala 6-0
Aug. 4, 2011
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United, City primed for clash
Match may give peek into changing balance of power in EPLLONDON (AP) ― Manchester United takes on Manchester City in Sunday’s Community Shield, giving fans another chance to see if the balance of power in English football really is shifting between the clubs.United has played in the traditional seas
Aug. 4, 2011
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Korea falls to France 3-1 at U20 World Cup
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) ― France defeated South Korea 3-1 on Tuesday after late goals from Gueida Fofana and Alexandre Lacazette, leaving both teams precariously poised in the group stage at the U20 World Cup.Fofana scored in the 81st to break a 1-1 deadlock and Lacazette closed out the scoring in sto
Aug. 3, 2011
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Hanwha signs sponsorship deal with Hamburg SV
Hanwha Group has signed a two-year sponsorship deal with German football club Hamburg SV, the company announced on Wednesday.The sponsorship deal includes making the Hanwha Solar Energy brand visible at the Bundesliga club’s home stadium and on its tickets and homepage, in addition to promotional ev
Aug. 3, 2011
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Need of a home
Korea captain Park Chu-young in search of a new teamPark Chu-young of AS Monaco is one of the most sought-after footballers in Korea but where he will play this season is still in doubt. The 26-year-old striker is under contract with Monaco, but he publicly revealed his desire to leave the French cl
Aug. 2, 2011
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Mexico sinks North Korea 3-0
MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) ― Mexico defeated North Korea 3-0 on Monday in the U20 World Cup, taking a big step toward reaching the knockout stage.Mexico went ahead via a North Korea own-goal in first-half stoppage time, and made it 2-0 from Taufic Guarch’s 30-meter strike in the 54th minute. Diego De B
Aug. 2, 2011
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Park Ji-sung confirms he’s close to deal
Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung is ready to sign a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2014.The 30-year-old is entering the final 12 months of his contract and the South Korean has moved to quash reports that he may look to leave the club. “I have never bee
Aug. 1, 2011
