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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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[Eye Interview] 'If you live to 100, you might as well be happy,' says 88-year-old bestselling essayist
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
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Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
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Defense chiefs of US, Australia, Japan decry NK-Russia military cooperation
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네티즌들 '13번째 별자리 출현' 폭발적 관심
지난 3천년동안 변하지 않았던 12개의 별자리가 이제 변화를 맞게 되었다고 외신들이 전하고 있다. ABC 뉴스에 따르면 12개의 별자리가 고대 바빌로니아에서 결정된 이후로 지구가 점차 위치 이동을 하게 되었다고 한다. 지구 자전축의 변화로 13번째 별자리가 등장하게 되었다. 새로운 별자리의 이름은 뱀주인자리(Ophiuchus)이다. 미국의 대표 뉴스 사이트 허핑턴 포스트는 미국 미내소타 천문관의 천문학자 Parke Kunkle박사는 NBC 방송 프로그램에서 새로운 별자리에 대해 말했다고 보도했다. 이 천문학자에 따르면 지구와 태양의 위치 이동으로 결국은 별자리의 변화까지 가져왔다고 한다. 이에 국내 네티즌들은 자신의 별자리를 재확인하는 등 관심을 보였다. 몇몇 네티즌들은 “뱀주인이라니 이름도 마음에 들지 않
PodcastJan. 17, 2011
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Italian man shot in head sneezes out bullet
Darco Sangermano (captured from the Daily Mail)An Italian man amazed doctors by sneezing a bullet out through his nose after being shot in the head and is expected to make a full recovery.Darco Sangermano was hit by a stray bullet while he was celebrating New Year’s Eve with his girlfriend in Naples, Italy, reported Britain’s BBC news.The .22 caliber bullet passed behind the 28-year-old’s right ey
InternationalJan. 17, 2011
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13번째 별자리 출현, 운세도 바뀌나?
지난 3천년동안 변하지 않았던 12개의 별자리가 이제 변화를 맞게 되었다.ABC 뉴스에 따르면 12개의 별자리가 고대 바빌로니아에서 결정된 이후로 지구가 점차 위치 이동을 하게 되었다고 한다. 지구 자전축의 변화로 13번째 별자리가 등장하게 되었다. 새로운 별자리의 이름은 뱀주인자리(Ophiuchus)이다. 미국의 대표 뉴스 사이트 허핑턴 포스트는 미국 미니애폴리스 천문관의 천문학자 Parke Kunkle박사는 NBC 방송 프로그램에서 새로운 별자리에 대해 말했다고 보도했다. 이 천문학자에 따르면 지구와 태양의 위치 이동으로 결국은 별자리의 변화까지 가져왔다고 한다. 이에 국내 네티즌들은 자신의 별자리를 재확인하는 등 관심을 보였다. 몇몇 네티즌들은 “뱀주인이라니 이르도 마음에 들지 않는다” 혹은 “뭔가 지
PodcastJan. 17, 2011
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Suspect arrested in arson attack on ancient Buddhist temple
A Buddhist believer in his early 40 has been arreested as a suspect in last month's arson attack. (Yonhap News)A Buddhist believer in his early 40s has been arrested as a suspect in last month's arson attack on a 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple here in the southern port city, police said Monday.The fire on Dec. 16 destroyed a wooden gate of Beomeo Temple located in Busan and cast a shockwave across
Social AffairsJan. 17, 2011
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Natalie Portman, a muse for the new Miss Dior Cherie
Natalie Portman, who recently starred in the movie “Black Swan,” has posed topless wearing only a black bow hair band and perhaps the new scent of Miss Dior Cherie. (Dior)Portman, pregnant with her first child with fiancé choreographer Benjamin Millepied, posed for the ad for the scent from the French beauty firm. (wylee@heraldm.com)<한글 요약>나탈리 포트만이 디올의 향수 미스디올쉐리의 새로운 뮤즈가 되었다. 포트만은 새로운 버전의 미스디올쉐리 향
Arts & DesignJan. 17, 2011
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Hyundai ups ante with new Grandeur
By Choi He-suk The latest version of Hyundai Motor Co.’s perennial bestseller Grandeur was unveiled on Thursday, completing the revamping of domestic firms’ upper-midsized sedans.In line with the company’s recent policy of listing imported vehicles as the main competition, Hyundai is eying a number of the world’s best-known models in the segment, including the Mercedes Benz E Class, BMW 5 Series a
MobilityJan. 17, 2011
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Teenager: Berlusconi gave me 7,000 euros
ROME (AP) ― A teenager at the heart of the latest criminal probe of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi says the billionaire media mogul gave her 7,000 euros ($9,350) when she came to a Valentine’s Day soiree at his villa but reiterated that she didn’t have sex with him.Milan prosecutors were investigating whether Berlusconi paid for sex with an underage girl from Morocco and then abused his power i
InternationalJan. 17, 2011
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Report warns of warming on Korean Peninsula
Korea's average temperature could rise 2.2 to 4.2 degrees Celsius by the 22nd century. (Yonhap News)Korea’s average temperature could rise 2.2 to 4.2 degrees Celsius by the 22nd century, a recent government report on climate change warned Sunday.The National Institute of Environmental Research, along with a team at Seoul National University, studied climate and air conditions in Korea and East Asi
Social AffairsJan. 17, 2011
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North Korea fined $2,000 at Asian Cup
DOHA, Qatar _ The Asian Football Confederation has fined North Korea $2,000 for failing to bring a player to an Asian Cup news conference.The fine, announced Sunday, is the latest to be imposed on teams at the tournament in Doha, Qatar for violating the AFC's media policy. Qatar has also been fined $2,000 for the same offense while complaints against Iraq and Saudi Arabia for failing to bring play
SoccerJan. 17, 2011
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Gong Li, Tang Wei set to visit Korea
Prominent Chinese-born actresses Gong Li and Tang Wei are to visit Korea in promotion of their upcoming films.Gong, who last year finished shooting her latest film “Shanghai,” a mystery thriller co-starring American actor John Cusack, will make her very first visit to Seoul on Jan. 23. Chinese-born actress Gong Li’s latest film is “Shanghai,” a mystery-thriller co-starring John Cusack and Chow Yun
FilmJan. 17, 2011
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Automobile recalls in S. Korea soar in 2010
Automobile recalls in South Korea spiked in 2010 because of tighter safety-related regulatory control and monitoring, a government report showed Monday. According to the report by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, 270,000 vehicles of 87 locally made and imported models were recalled last year, up 110,000 units from a year earlier. The total number of vehicle models recalled
MobilityJan. 17, 2011
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Hu calls for early resumption of 6-way talks
WASHINGTON -- Chinese President Hu Jintao Sunday called for early resumption of the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear dismantlement deadlocked for years over the North's provocations and ensuing international sanctions. "China actively advocates and promotes the six-party talks process," Hu said in a written interview with The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. "We hope that
PoliticsJan. 17, 2011
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Kim keeps hanbok traditional but trendy
The Shilla Seoul hotel has something new at its arcade. But it isn’t western-style haute-couture or designer labels that catch the eye. What grabs your attention are the four big Chinese characters in vermeil red ― Jeon Tong Han Bok ― meaning traditional hanbok boutique.The shop is run by Kim Young-seok. His bold signature transformation of conventional hanbok is what lures in the visitors.Unlike
PeopleJan. 16, 2011
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SSFL offers chance to play soccer at all levels
This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to SSFL chair Daniel Behrendt ― Ed.― Name of Club: Seoul Sunday Football League― Location(s): Throughout Seoul, Suwon, Anyang, Cheongju and Incheon. In the past, teams have been based in Osan, Daejeon, Goyang and other cities in Korea.― Number of members: 450 across 20 teams and 3 divisions.― Started: 200
Expat LivingJan. 16, 2011
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Destroyer approaching hijacked vessel
By Shin Hae-inA 4,500-ton South Korean destroyer was proceeding toward a Korean commercial vessel apparently hijacked by the Somali pirates Sunday, as the Seoul government remained firm against holding direct negotiations or paying ransom for the 21 crew members.The 11,500-ton Samho Jewelry freighter, carrying eight South Koreans, is believed to have been seized Saturday in the waters between Oman
PoliticsJan. 16, 2011
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Allies urge N.K. to clear way for inter-Korea talks
As regional powers are coming together on the terms of restarting stalled peace talks with North Korea, the outcome appears to be lying in the hands of the nuclear-armed state which clearly has the most to gain through the dialogue.Members of the aid-for-denuclearization talks have been engaged in a flurry of diplomacy this month, discussing the best solution to the high-running tensions between t
PoliticsJan. 16, 2011
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U.N. must act on N.K. uranium: Lee
Japanese minister puts inter-Korean dialogue ahead of Tokyo-Pyongyang talksSouth Korean President Lee Myung-Bak said Saturday that North Korea’s new enriched uranium program should be dealt with by the U.N. Security Council, his spokeswoman said.“The issue of North Korea’s uranium enrichment program should be referred to the U.N. Security Council,” Lee was quoted as saying when he met with Japanes
North KoreaJan. 16, 2011
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Legal committee proposed to oversee multicultural policy
A legal revision was proposed Sunday to unify the government offices responsible for helping multicultural families and enhance the effectiveness of related support programs. Rep. Lee Chan-yeol of the main opposition Democratic Party submitted a revision bill to the current law on supporting multicultural families, suggesting that a legal committee be set up under the Prime Minister’s Office.Eight
Social AffairsJan. 16, 2011
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Foreign interns pave the path for Seoul
A native of Burundi, Ghyslaine Kamikazi is bringing her fresh perspective and foreign background to help raise Korea’s cultural sensitivity and hone its competitive edge in the global market.Kamikazi, who came to Korea four years ago for higher education, eagerly took the opportunity to gain experience as an intern for the Seoul city government this winter. The senior at Ehwa Women’s University is
Social AffairsJan. 16, 2011
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Hyundai Motor scales down target share of domestic auto market
Hyundai Motor Co. aims to boost its domestic market share to 47 percent this year with its upgraded vehicles lineup, the company said Sunday. The country’s top automaker took 45.2 percent of the Korean market in 2010, falling short of its 52 percent target for the year and the 50.7 percent it secured in 2009. In contrast to a strong overseas performance, Hyundai’s domestic sales in 2010 fell 6.1 p
IndustryJan. 16, 2011