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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Gov't appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
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Govt. asks hospitals to mitigate impact of medical professors' absence
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Korean labor force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
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S. Korea's working-age population to dip nearly 10m by 2044 amid low births
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Doggy patrol team on the move to protect their cities
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S. Korea, China, Japan in talks to hold trilateral summit May 26-27: official
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Sales of eco-friendly cars top 100,000 in Q1 in S. Korea
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Facebook contributes to rise of ‘dumb’ crimes
Recent Facebook-related crimes are exposing a number of less-than-intelligent criminals who use the social networking service.Such was the case of two men in Colombia who recently robbed an Internet cafe. They waited until the time was ripe, held the owner at gunpoint, took the cash and made a clean getaway on a motorcycle.They did everything right except for one thing; forgetting to log out of a Facebook account that had detailed information about one of the culprits, allowing police to simply
May 17, 2012
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Video shows massive cat enjoying good vacuum
An online video clip on Thursday showed a massive cat letting his owner give him a vacuuming.Normally, cats hate the loud sound of a vacuum cleaner and hide under the couch once the vacuum starts up.However, the YouTube video showed that the cat lying on the floor even rolls over onto his back to let the owner give him a thorough vacuuming. One comment said the cat would have run away if it had no
May 17, 2012
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Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer
One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn't matter.The study of 400,000 people is the largest ever done on the issue, and the results should reassure an
May 17, 2012
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Survey counts Earth-threatening asteroids
A NASA space telescope has completed the best assessment yet of our solar system's population of potentially hazardous asteroids, the space agency said.(MCT)Observations from the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) have revealed new information about the total numbers, origins and the possible dangers the asteroids may pose, NASA reported Wednesday.Potentially hazardous asteroids, or PHAs,
May 17, 2012
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Patient moves robotic arm by thoughts
Robot arms used for surgery at the UM Hospital in Miami. Robot development is on the rise. (MCT)Two U.S. patients paralyzed by stroke learned to make reach-and-grasp movements with a robotic arm, guided by their thoughts, researchers say.The trial’s lead investigator, Dr. Leigh Hochberg -- an associate professor of engineering at Brown University in Providence, R.I., and a critical care neurologi
May 17, 2012
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iPhone with larger screen said imminent
Apple Inc. is getting ready to launch an iPhone with a larger screen than its previous models, The Wall Street Journal reported.The company has ordered screens measuring at least 4 inches diagonally from its Asian suppliers, the Journal reported Wednesday, calling its sources “people familiar with the situation.”The sixth-generation iPhone would be the first in Apple‘s phone line to have a screen
May 17, 2012
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GM to pull ads from Facebook: report
NEW YORK (AFP) ― General Motors plans to stop advertising on Facebook because it determined paid ads had little impact on consumers, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The news comes at a bad time for Facebook, which is expected to launch an initial public stock offering Friday valuing the social networking site at around $100 billion.GM’s pullback comes as other marketers are questioning the value of paid ads on Facebook despite the vast amounts of
May 16, 2012
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Is Facebook worth the bet? Doubts amid the frenzy
WASHINGTON (AFP) ― Everyone knows it is a giant of the Internet that will make money for a long while. But is Facebook worth investing in at its elevated initial public offering price? Analysts have some doubts: the company has huge value, and could be very worthwhile over the long term. But there might be cheaper opportunities elsewhere on the market.On the other hand, demand for Facebook shares is so strong that, fundamental valuations aside, an investor might score big in any case.For one, th
May 16, 2012
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Samsung keeps top spot in TV market
Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest maker of TVs, maintained its dominant global market position in the first quarter of this year, international market researchers said Wednesday.According to the Germany-based GfK Group and NPD Group, a U.S. market researcher, Samsung products accounted for 30.2 percent of all flat-panel TVs sold throughout the world in the January-March period.Flat-panel TVs cover liquid crystal display, plasma display panel , and three-dimensional units, as well as s
May 16, 2012
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Facebook faces challenges ahead of IPO
Facebook, the world’s biggest social networking company, faces a bewildering challenge as it prepares for its initial public offering slated for Friday. The much-anticipated IPO is estimated to reach a record $100 billion. Facebook has shown rapid growth over a short period of time, posting $3.7 billion in revenue last year. It has become an integral part of daily life for adults around the world, with the growing use of smartphones, tablets and notebook computers.More than 40 percent of America
May 16, 2012
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Viruses can be tapped for electric power
U.S. researchers say electricity generated by viruses could bring devices that generate power from everyday human activities like walking.A paper-thin "viral" generator embedded in the sole of a shoe could charge a person's phone as they walk, scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory said.The power would be generated by harmless viruses that convert mechanical energy into electricit
May 16, 2012
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"Casablanca" turns 70 with free show on Facebook
The stars of much-loved classic film "Casablanca" may always have Paris, but on Wednesday they will have Facebook.The legendary black-and-white film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Berman will be streamed free at Facebook in the United States to celebrate the release of a 70th anniversary edition by Warner Home Video."Movie fans across the United States are invited to microwave some popcorn an
May 16, 2012
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Court lets Apple pursue U.S. ban on Galaxy Tab
Apple Inc., maker of the iPhone and iPad, can pursue efforts to halt sales of Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer in the U.S. while a patent-infringement case is pending, a U.S. appeals court ruled. Apple’s patent on a design of the tablet is likely to withstand validity challenges, so the trial judge should consider if it’s in the public interest to block sales until a trial can be held, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled today. The court upheld the tr
May 15, 2012
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Samsung SNS to recruit interns
Samsung Network Services & Solutions, a Korean network systems developer, plans to hire interns by June this year.The company said in a press release on Tuesday that its five divisions including telecom networks, overseas sales and marketing and human resources will accept applicants until May 24 via its homepage.University students in their junior or senior years, or those expected to graduate in February 2014, can apply for Samsung SNS’ internship programs headed by the five divisions. Graduat
May 15, 2012
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Diablo 3 gets explosive response from S. Korean gamers
Diablo 3, the highly anticipated sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s popular selling series, is drawing a massive response from South Korean gamers upon its release Tuesday.Immediately after its release at midnight, gamers sought to buy the coveted game en masse. The rapid increase in users caused several online shopping sites to shut down.“I’ve been clicking like mad since 8 a.m., using two comput
May 15, 2012
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Apple said to prepare thinner Mac laptops sporting Intel chips
Apple Inc. is preparing a new lineup of thinner MacBook laptops running on more powerful chips made by Intel Corp., people with knowledge of the plans said.The MacBook Pro machines, to be unveiled at Apple’s annual developers conference starting June 11, also will feature high-definition screens like those on the iPhone and iPad, as well as flash memory to cut startup times and extend battery life
May 15, 2012
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Korea to invest W513b in nanotech research
The government announced on Monday that it would invest 513 billion won ($446 million) in the research and development of nano-technology by 2020. The investment is part of its “Nano 2020,” project aimed at becoming one of the world’s top three nano-technology powerhouses, according to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.The Ministry said the country would focus on developing core technologies including those integrated with environmental and IT technologies. The ministry will set
May 14, 2012
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Nation’s technological edge gives social media a Korean twist
If you spot a dangerously rattling manhole cover on a street, think English translations should be extended to subway announcements, or need some tips on important life decisions, where would you turn for help?For Seoulites, the quickest help may come from the city mayor via Twitter.Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, who took office in October with strong support from younger generations, checks and replies to his Twitter posts past midnight and throughout the weekend. Some issues are as practical and p
May 14, 2012
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Nine-meter ‘monster’ found in Alaskan lake may be shark
A mysterious underwater creature straight out of legend, or just your garden-variety marine life?A biologist has suggested that the nine-meter fish dubbed “Illie,” which has been spotted several times in Lake Iliamna in Alaska over the last several decades, may turn out to be just a strain of sleeper shark, according to local news reports.Bruce Wright, a senior scientist from the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association said that the size, shape and color of the elusive beast match those of a sleep
May 14, 2012
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‘UFO’ near Sun? NASA image sparks debate
A YouTube video purporting to show a UFO near the Sun has re-ignited the decades-old debate over alien existence.The video, posted by user “rob19791” on May 5, shows what the user claims to be a triangular object hovering just above the Sun’s surface. The image featured in the video was provided by NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory.The object seems to be over 100,000 kilometers in length -- as big as the planet Saturn-- with long mechanical arms.A day after the video was uploaded on YouT
May 14, 2012