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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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Four free agents sign huge deals
Four All-Star-caliber players fattened their bank accounts over the past week as the opening free agent negotiating period ended and the second negotiating window opened during the weekend in the top domestic baseball league.Earlier this month, 16 players in the Korea Baseball Organization declared free agency, and they had between Nov. 10 and 16 to negotiate with their current clubs.During that period, nine players re-signed with their original teams, and none enjoyed a bigger payday than Lotte
Nov. 17, 2013
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The ultimate honor
NEW YORK (AP) ― Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen and Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera both coasted Thursday to Most Valuable Player awards.McCutchen won the National League honor by a surprisingly wide margin after leading a baseball revival in Pittsburgh. He drew 28 of the 30 first-place votes from members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.Seated in a sweater and tie, a smiling McCutchen juked a sort of stationary shimmy when his name was announced on MLB Ne
Nov. 15, 2013
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Samsung Lions defeat Fortitudo
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (Yonhap News) ― South Korean baseball champions Samsung Lions defeated Fortitudo Bologna of Italy 5-2 to open the Asia Series tournament in Taiwan on Friday.At Intercontinental Baseball Stadium, Lee Seung-yeop belted a tie-breaking three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth, powering the three-time reigning KBO champs past the Italian club.The Lions will next face the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions, the reigning Taiwanese champions, on Sunday at Taoyuan International Baseball Sta
Nov. 15, 2013
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Samsung Lions defeat Fortitudo Bologna to open Asia Series in Taiwan
South Korean baseball champions Samsung Lions defeated Fortitudo Bologna of Italy 5-2 to open the Asia Series tournament in Taiwan on Friday.At Intercontinental Baseball Stadium, Lee Seung-yeop belted a tie-breaking three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth, powering the three-time reigning Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) champs past the Italian club.The Lions will next face the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions, the reigning Taiwanese champions, on Sunday at Taoyuan International Baseball Stadiu
Nov. 15, 2013
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Lee Dae-ho parts ways with Orix
South Korean baseball slugger Lee Dae-ho has decided to part ways with his Japanese club the Orix Buffaloes, his brother said Thursday.Lee Cha-ho, a sports agent and older brother of the player, said Lee Dae-ho told the Osaka-based team in the Nippon Professional Baseball league on Wednesday that he couldn’t accept the club’s offer of a new contract.“He likes the surroundings in the home city of Osaka,” Lee Cha-ho said. “But he just couldn’t stay with the team with the kind of money that they of
Nov. 14, 2013
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Premier arms
NEW YORK (AP) ― Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Max Scherzer of the Detroit Tigers breezed Wednesday to baseball’s Cy Young awards.Kershaw won the prize as the National League’s best pitcher for the second time in three seasons after posting a 1.83 ERA ― lowest in the majors in 13 years.“This is such a cool thing. I can’t even explain what it means to me,” Kershaw said in an interview on MLB Network. “It really is a huge honor.”The 25-year-old lefty with a big-breaking curve drew
Nov. 14, 2013
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KT Wiz unveil uniforms, logo
The KT Wiz, the newest member of the top domestic baseball league, on Thursday unveiled their uniforms and logos.The Wiz, which will join the Korea Baseball Organization in 2015, came up with different logos for their home and road uniforms, claiming to be the first team in the league to do so.The home uniform, white shirt and white pants, features the team name, KT Wiz, written across the chest in red, the team’s primary color. The home cap has the red logo, depicting the image of a red-faced w
Nov. 14, 2013
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Slugger Lee Dae-ho parts ways with Orix in Japan
South Korean baseball slugger Lee Dae-ho has decided to part ways with his Japanese club the Orix Buffaloes, his brother said Thursday.Lee Cha-ho, a sports agent and older brother of the player, said Lee Dae-ho told the Osaka-based team in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league on Wednesday that he couldn't accept the club's offer of a new contract."He likes the surroundings in the home city of Osaka," Lee Cha-ho said. "But he just couldn't stay with the team with the kind of money that t
Nov. 14, 2013
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Kershaw, Scherzer easily win Cy Young Awards
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Max Scherzer of the Detroit Tigers have won baseball's Cy Young pitching awards.Kershaw won the prize as the National League's best pitcher for the second time in three seasons after leading the majors with a 1.83 ERA.``This is such a cool thing. I can't even explain what it means to me,'' Kershaw said in an interview on MLB Network. ``It really is a huge honor.''The 25-year-old lefty with a big-breaking curve drew 29 of 30 first-place votes from me
Nov. 14, 2013
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Francona, Hurdle named top skippers
NEW YORK (AP) ― Terry Francona of the Cleveland Indians and Clint Hurdle of the Pittsburgh Pirates won the Manager of the Year awards Tuesday after guiding their small-budget teams to charming turnarounds.Francona edged John Farrell of the World Series champion Boston Red Sox for the American League honor 112 points to 96 in a close vote by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.It was the first Manager of the Year honor for Francona, even though ― in an interesting twist ― he steered the
Nov. 13, 2013
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Samsung Lions depart for Asia Series
INCHEON (Yonhap News) ― The reigning South Korean baseball champion Samsung Lions departed for Taiwan on Wednesday to participate in an international offseason tournament of regional league winners.The Lions will represent the Korea Baseball Organization at the Asia Series to be held from Friday to next Wednesday in Taichung, Taiwan.This will be the seventh edition of the tournament. It has traditionally brought together league champions from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China and Australia. For
Nov. 13, 2013
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Fernandez, Myers named top rookies
NEW YORK (AP) ― Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins and Wil Myers of the Tampa Bay Rays were selected baseball’s Rookies of the Year on Monday.Fernandez stood out in a very deep National League class, and the pitcher received 26 of 30 first-place votes from a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel. His debut season was so superb that he’s one of three finalists for the NL Cy Young Award, with the winner to be announced Wednesday.Myers took home the American League prize after putting up
Nov. 12, 2013
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Ryu Hyun-jin finishes fourth in NL rookie voting
Ryu Hyun-jin of the Los Angeles Dodgers finished fourth in the voting for the National League Rookie of the Year award, ballots showed Tuesday.The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA), whose members cast votes for the top rookie honors, released the results of the balloting on its website. Ryu, the South Korean left-hander, earned 10 third-place votes for 10 points.Ryu went 14-8 with a 3.00 ERA in 30 starts in his first Major League Baseball season. He struck out 154 and walked 49 in
Nov. 12, 2013
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16 players declare free agency
The top domestic baseball league said Saturday 16 players have declared free agency this offseason.The Korea Baseball Organization announced that out of 21 players eligible for free agency, all but five have chosen to exercise their rights.Two key members of the Samsung Lions, the three-time reigning KBO champions, are among the free agents. Outfielder Park Han-yi, the 2013 Korean Series MVP, and left-handed pitcher Jang Won-sam, who had a 2.25 ERA in two Korean Series starts, will look to cash
Nov. 10, 2013
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KBO unveils star-studded list of players eligible for free agency
The top domestic baseball league on Wednesday announced a star-studded list of potential free agents.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said 21 players will be eligible to declare for free agency this offseason. They have until Friday to exercise their rights.Headlining the list are two key members of the Samsung Lions, the three-time reigning KBO champions. Outfielder Park Han-yi, the 2013 Korean Series MVP, and left-handed pitcher Jang Won-sam, who had a 2.25 ERA in two Korean Series starts
Nov. 6, 2013
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Samsung Lions to let closer Oh Seung-hwan test foreign waters
The Samsung Lions, the reigning South Korean baseball champions, have announced that they will let their free-agent-to-be closer Oh Seung-hwan test foreign waters this offseason.The Lions made the announcement late Tuesday, four days after they claimed their third straight Korean Series championship in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). Their decision will allow the right-hander to be posted for an auction among interested Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs, or to negotiate and sign with a Ni
Nov. 6, 2013
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KBO general managers agree in principle to increase foreign player quota
General managers in the top domestic baseball league have agreed in principle to increase the current foreign player quota starting next season, officials said Wednesday.According to the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), the executives from 10 clubs, nine current teams plus the expansion KT Wiz that will join the league in 2015, met on Tuesday to discuss the foreign player issue.Currently, teams are allowed to carry two foreign players on the active roster. The NC Dinos, an expansion club that
Nov. 6, 2013
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Reds make qualifying offer to Choo
CINCINNATI (AP) ― The Reds made a $14.1 million qualifying offer to leadoff hitter Choo Shin-soo on Monday, but decided against the same approach for right-hander Bronson Arroyo and four others.They chose not to make qualifying offers to infielder Cesar Izturis, right-handed reliever Nick Masset and left-handed relievers Manny Parra and Zach Duke. All could re-sign with the Reds as free agents.Choo was one of the top leadoff hitters in the majors with a .423 on-base percentage, a .285 batting av
Nov. 5, 2013
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Nexen slugger Park Byung-ho earns 2nd straight MVP in KBO
Park Byung-ho of the Nexen Heroes was voted the most valuable player in the top South Korean baseball league for the second straight year on Monday.Park earned 84 out of 98 possible votes to pick up his second MVP trophy in a row in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). The slugging first baseman led the league in five offensive categories, including home runs and RBIs.Park became just the fourth player to repeat as the MVP in the KBO, and the first since Lee Seung-yeop of the Samsung Lions won
Nov. 4, 2013
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Red Sox celebrate with ‘rolling rally’
BOSTON (AP) ― From the Green Monster to the Charles River, the bearded champions celebrated their improbable journey with another familiar sight in Boston.The World Series trophy.For the third time in 10 years, the Red Sox carried the prize through their city in a “rolling rally” of amphibious “duck boats” as thousands of fans lined the streets and the banks of the waterway that separates Boston from Cambridge.The most poignant moment occurred early in Saturday’s trip when the vehicles stopped a
Nov. 3, 2013
