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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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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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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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Sharing the wealth marked golf in 2013
THOUSAND OAKS, California (AP) ― Wanting to return among the elite in golf, Graeme McDowell mapped out a plan last fall. He figured out how many ranking points he would need to get back into the top five in the world.And he went about it the right way. It started with his win at the World Challenge a year ago. He won at Hilton Head on the PGA Tour. He won the World Match Play Championship and the French Open on the European Tour. He was third at World Golf Championships in Doral and Shanghai.“I’
Dec. 11, 2013
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La Russa, Torre, Cox make Hall
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida (AP) ― Joe Torre, Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox spent decades trying to beat each other, no holds barred. On this day, however, they were a mutual admiration society.And why not? They were going to the Hall of Fame together.With a combined eight World Series titles and more than 7,500 wins, the managerial trio made it to Cooperstown in results announced Monday. Each was unanimously selected when the 16 voters on the expansion era committee met a day earlier.“They’re not t
Dec. 10, 2013
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Halladay retires after 16 seasons
That dang Rally Squirrel still haunts Roy Halladay.Citing a desire to avoid surgery for an ailing back and wanting to spend more time with his family, the two-time Cy Young Award winner retired Monday after 16 seasons in the major leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies.Halladay signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Blue Jays, where he spent the first 12 years of his career. The 36-year-old right-hander choked up and held back tears while making the announce
Dec. 10, 2013
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[Photo News] 2013 Cass Point Award
Nexen’s Park Byung-ho grabs top award at ‘Cass’ awardsPark Byung-ho of the Nexen Heroes on Monday was honored with the top award at 2013 Cass Point Award for the second straight year.“I am so grateful to be here once again. This is doubly special because my team played well and made it in to the postseason,” Park said at the award ceremony held at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. ”I went through some rough times, but I tried to be persistent.”Park, who was named MVP of the Korea Baseball Organization
Dec. 10, 2013
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Lions manager back with record deal
Ryu Joong-il, the manager of the three-time reigning South Korean baseball champ Samsung Lions, will be with the club for three more seasons after signing a record-breaking contract, the team announced Monday.The Korea Baseball Organization club said they re-signed Ryu for three more years, with an annual salary of 500 million won ($473,000) and a signing bonus of 600 million won. Ryu, 50, will be the first KBO manager to make 500 million won per season. Kim Kyung-moon of the NC Dinos and Cho Be
Dec. 9, 2013
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Oh Seung-hwan aims to help Hanshin win title
South Korean pitcher Oh Seung-hwan said Wednesday he hopes to help his new Japanese club, the Hanshin Tigers, win their first championship in more than two decades.Oh was introduced as the newest member of the Nippon Professional Baseball club at a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. He signed a two-year deal with the Tigers last month, leaving the Samsung Lions in the Korea Baseball Organization after spending nine seasons as the league’s most dominant closer.Oh will be paid 300 million yen
Dec. 4, 2013
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Lim becomes free agent after Chicago Cubs decline to offer contract
South Korean pitcher Lim Chang-yong became a free agent on Tuesday after the Chicago Cubs declined to offer him a contract.The Major League Baseball club didn’t offer the 37-year-old right-hander a contract, along with two other players.Lim was not eligible for arbitration.The Cubs signed Lim to a two-year minor league deal in December last year, a uniquely-structured, non-guaranteed deal with different salary rates between the times he spent in the big leagues and the minors.In the big leagues,
Dec. 3, 2013
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S. Korean Lim Chang-yong becomes free agent after Cubs decline to offer contract
South Korean pitcher Lim Chang-yong became a free agent on Tuesday after the Chicago Cubs declined to offer him a contract.The Major League Baseball (MLB) club didn't offer the 37-year-old right-hander a contract, along with two other players. Lim was not eligible for arbitration.The Cubs signed Lim to a two-year minor league deal in December last year, a uniquely-structured, non-guaranteed deal with different salary rates between the times he spent in the big leagues and the minors.In the big l
Dec. 3, 2013
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Kim Sun-woo signs with LG
Former Major League Baseball right-hander Kim Sun-woo on Monday signed with the LG Twins, a week after being released by the club’s crosstown rival in the Korea Baseball Organization.The Twins announced that they have inked the 36-year-old pitcher to a one-year deal worth 150 million won ($141,750). Last Monday, the Doosan Bears released Kim after back-to-back mediocre seasons.Both clubs are based in Seoul and share Jamsil Stadium in the southern part of the capital as their home.The Bears initi
Dec. 2, 2013
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Doosan Bears fire manager after runner-up finish in KBO
The Doosan Bears abruptly fired Kim Jin-wook as their manager late Wednesday, weeks after finishing runner-up in the top domestic baseball league, citing his inability to take the team to the next level.The Seoul-based Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club said they promoted Song Il-soo, formerly the manager of their minor league affiliate, to replace Kim. The Bears also said Song, 62, has signed for three years, with an annual salary of 250 million won ($235,500) and another 250 million won in
Nov. 28, 2013
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Renewed hope
Two newly acquired veterans of the Hanwha Eagles said Wednesday they’re ready to lead their Korea Baseball Organization club out of the league cellar next season.Second baseman Jeong Keun-woo and outfielder Lee Yong-kyu were introduced as the new members of the Eagles at a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. They signed with the Daejeon-based club as free agents earlier this month.Jeong, 31, left the SK Wyverns after nine seasons for a four-year deal worth 7 billion won ($6.6 million) with t
Nov. 27, 2013
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Dodgers sign Haren for $10m
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Right-hander Dan Haren has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Dodgers announced the deal Monday. It includes $3 million in performance bonuses.Haren returns to his native Southern California after spending last season in Washington, going 10-14 with a 4.67 ERA and a strong finish to the season. The 11-year player spent the previous three seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, going 33-27.The 33-year-old veteran has 129 career victories.The Do
Nov. 26, 2013
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Former MLB pitcher released by Doosan Bears
Former Major League Baseball (MLB) right-hander Kim Sun-woo on Monday was released by the Doosan Bears in the top South Korean league.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club announced that they decided not to retain the 36-year-old pitcher for next season. Kim immediately became a free agent but faces a career crossroads after two straight sub-par seasons.He was just 5-6 this year with a 5.52 ERA in 17 appearances, spanning 60 1/3 innings. Last year, Kim went 6-9 with a 4.52 ERA in 163 1/3 in
Nov. 25, 2013
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Oh signs record contract
Relief pitcher Oh Seung-hwan of the Samsung Lions decided to move to Japan’s Hanshin Tigers on a record-breaking, first-term contract, his agency said.The 31-year-old signed on for two years with the Nippon Professional Baseball team for 300 million Japanese yen ($2.9 million) a year with a signing bonus of 200 million yen. With 50 million yen in annual incentives, Oh can receive up to 900 million yen from the Hanshin Tigers. The amount is the highest among his three predecessors including Lee S
Nov. 24, 2013
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Korean pitcher signs record-high contract with Japan team
Relief pitcher Oh Seung-hwan of the Samsung Lions decided to move to Japan's Hanshin Tigers on a record-breaking, first-term contract, his agency said Friday.The 31-year-old signed on for two years with the Nippon Professional Baseball team for 300 million Japanese yen (US$2.9 million) a year with a signing bonus of 200 million yen. With 50 million yen in annual incentives, Oh can receive up to 900 million yen from the Hanshin Tigers. The amount is the highest among his three predecessors includ
Nov. 22, 2013
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Thunder beat Clippers in battle of Western Conference powers
OKLAHOMA CITY (AFP) ― Kevin Durant scored 28 points and handed out eight assists Thursday to lead Oklahoma City to a 105-91 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in a battle of NBA Western Conference powers.Serge Ibaka added 17 points and Russell Westbrook scored 12 for the Thunder, who have won all five of their home games so far this season.Oklahoma City also avenged a 111-103 loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles last week in a game that saw both Matt Barnes of the Clippers and Ibaka of the Thunder
Nov. 22, 2013
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Tigers trade Fielder to Rangers
DETROIT (AP) ― Prince Fielder was traded to the Texas Rangers in a blockbuster deal Wednesday night that sent second baseman Ian Kinsler to the Detroit Tigers.Detroit gave the Rangers $30 million as part of the trade, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the amount of money exchanged was not revealed when the teams announced the move.Fielder had to consent to the trade before it could be completed. The big first baseman signed a $21
Nov. 21, 2013
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Japanese league takes step to acquire Oh
The top Japanese baseball league has tendered a status check on South Korean relief pitcher Oh Seung-hwan, officials here said Wednesday, taking a formal administrative step to allow Japanese clubs to enter the bidding war for South Korea’s all-time saves leader.The Korea Baseball Organization said the Nippon Professional Baseball league on Tuesday asked for Oh’s status in the top South Korean league. The KBO said it informed the NPB that Oh, 31, is currently with the Samsung Lions, and the Lion
Nov. 20, 2013
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Durant scores 38 as Thunder roll
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) ― Kevin Durant scored 38 points, Russell Westbrook had 30 points and 12 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-113 on Monday night.Westbrook also had seven assists in a terrific all-around game that helped Oklahoma City erase a 14-point deficit in the second half. Reggie Jackson added 14 points.With the score tied at 105, Serge Ibaka pulled down an offensive rebound and found Durant for a 3-pointer that put Oklahoma City (7-3) ahead to st
Nov. 19, 2013
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Samsung Lions defeat Taiwanese rival, reach semifinals at Asia Series
South Korean baseball champion Samsung Lions defeated the Taiwanese champ Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions 5-4 in 10 innings at the Asia Series here on Sunday.Woo Dong-gyun delivered the game-winning hit in the top of the 10th inning at Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium, as the South Korean Lions moved on to the semifinals with two consecutive victories at the annual tournament among regional league winners.Last Friday, Samsung defeated Fortitudo Bologna of Italy 5-2.With two wins, Samsung clin
Nov. 18, 2013
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