David Beckham compliments Korean women’s soccer
2010-09-30
As South Korea won their first World Cup title over Japan on Sunday at the U17 Women’s World Cup, David Beckham was caught on camera watching the game.
Beckham complimented the Korean women’s play in his interview with FIFA on Wednesday, saying he was pleasantly surprised and that the standard of play was very high.
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Earth-like planet found, 20 light years away
2010-09-30
The chances that future generations will one day colonize the stars have just got higher.
Astronomers announced Wednesday the discovery of the most Earth-like planet ever found – a rocky world three times the size of our own world, orbiting a star 20 light years away, Daily Mail reported.
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Instant noodles are favorite aid to North Koreans
2010-09-30
The government-funded aid to North Korea which will be delivered to Sinuiju in October, a region hit hard by floods last month, will include rice, cement and instant noodles.
Radio Free Asia, a radio station that specializes in North Korean news, reported on Tuesday that North Koreans like the instant noodles the most among food aid sent by South Korea.
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P.M. nominee denies draft dodging accusation
2010-09-30
Prime Minister-designate Kim Hwang-sik on Wednesday strongly defended himself against accusations of draft dodging, saying that he still suffers from the eye condition which exempted him from military duty nearly 40 years ago.
“It is not that I didn’t serve in the Army, but I couldn’t,” Kim said on the first day of his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly.
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POSCO expands into LED business
2010-09-30
The world’s fourth largest steelmaker POSCO is venturing into the lucrative light-emitting diode business by launching a new specialist developer on Wednesday.
The new company, POSCO LED, is a 30 billion won ($26.3 million) venture established as a collaborative project between POSCO, POSCO ICT and Seoul Semiconductor.
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Ko shows promise as first female president on tube
2010-09-30
The buzz surrounding SBS’ new Wednesday-Thursday night series, “Dae Mul,” has been deafening.
In a meeting with reporters, Seidt said that due to the abruptness of the unification, many things were not carried out according to plan in Germany.
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Goodall stresses hope in conservation book
2010-09-29
Icebergs melt. The Earth gets warmer. Many species of animals become extinct.
But world-renowned primatologist and environmentalist Jane Goodall says we should still have hope.
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Star chefs talk on Korean food experience at Seoul Gourmet 2010
2010-09-29
There will be master chefs, their exquisite palate and creativity, and all kinds of Korean food ingredients: pickled seafood, soy sauce, red chili pepper paste, rice and sesame seeds.
Seven world-renowned European chefs have gathered in Korea to take part in Seoul Gourmet 2010, one of Korea‘s leading food festivals, to showcase various full-course meals inspired by Korean ingredients and original cooking methods.
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Dead mouse found in loaf of bread in England
2010-09-29
A shocked father found a dead mouse in a loaf of bread he was using to make sandwiches for his children, Daily Mail reported on Tuesday.
Stephen Forse, 41-year-old man living in Oxfordshire in England, said he had already used some of the bread when he noticed “a dark-colored object embedded in the corner of three or four slices,” according to the report.
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Kim Jong-il's heir-apparent son given political posts
2010-09-29
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's son was appointed to powerful ruling party posts, state media reported Wednesday, solidifying the path for his succession to his father, Yonhap news reported.
The North's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Kim Jong-un, the youngest known son of the top leader, was named to the Workers' Party central committee and as vice chairman of the central military commission.
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U-17 World Cup squad returns to hero's welcome
2010-09-29
The South Korean squad that won the U-17 Women's World Cup made a glorious return Tuesday with the champion's trophy, according to news reports.
Yonhap News said the young players were crowned the world champion for the first time in South Korean football history by nudging past Japan 5-4 in a penalty shootout in the finals of the football tournament held in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday (Korean time).
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Call of autumn
2010-09-29
Doosan, Lotte kick off KBO postseason today
All eyes will now turn from soccer to baseball as the Korean professional baseball postseason begins with the third-place Doosan Bears and fourth-place Lotte Giants starting their best-of-five series on Wednesday.
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King cake set world record
2010-09-28
A 1,000 meter long and 1,800 kilogram king cake, made by Hydel’s Bakery in New Orleans, was listed in the Guinness Book of Records on Sept. 22, news reports said.
An incredible 5,100 eggs, 135 kilograms of cinnamon sugar, black and gold sprinkles, and 129 kilograms of enzyme were used to set the landmark record.
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N. Korea party meeting triggers leadership talk
2010-09-28
Party delegates from all corners of North Korea have arrived in the capital Pyongyang, the North’s state media reported Monday, keeping the world guessing a day before the reclusive state’s purported political gathering expected to pave the way for an eventual hereditary power succession.
North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party will hold a convention Tuesday, according to the country’s official Korean Central News Agency, during which its ailing leader Kim Jong-il is expected to crown his youngest son with an important party position.
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Matured steak comes of age in Korea
2010-09-28
Despite the high price, the dry-aged steak has its devotees
Steak satiates the most primitive of cravings.
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Can Rain, Kwon restore images?
2010-09-27
All eyes will be on Rain and actor Kwon Sang-woo, as they look to rebound from a series of setbacks that made tabloid headlines in previous months, with a pair of highly anticipated television series set to air this and next week.
After a five-year hiatus, Rain will mark his return to the small screen with another KBS series titled “Plan B.”
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2010-09-28
Lyricist Choi Hee-jin, who caused controversy over her past relationship with K-pop singer Eru, once again stirred the nation with a picture of herself posing semi-nude on her blog.
Choi wrote in her blog that she appreciated less criticism toward her on the Internet and asked people not to say hostile words to her, Eru, or his father Tae Jin-ah last Saturday.
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Unique burgers around the world
2010-09-27
Triple/Quadruple Bypass Burger
The Heart Attack Grill in Arizona, U.S. boasts the Triple and Quadruple Bypass Burger, three or four beef patties stacked and covered with cheese and the usual trimmings, Daily News reported.
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Mt. Baekdu volcano eruption likely to cause massive flood in North
2010-09-27
The eruption of Mt. Baekdu volcano would likely cause severe flood damage, engulfing roads and homes within a 30 kilometer-radius in just 3 hours and 20 minutes, a report found on Monday.
According to the report by the National Emergency Management Agency, presented to Rep. Lee Myung-soo, damage by the flood would be extreme because about 2 billion tons of water on the top of Mt. Baekdu would be expected to pour off and sweep villages including the birthplace of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in Yanggang province.
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Fizzy milk which tastes like coke introduced in New Zealand
2010-09-27
Fizzy milk which tastes like coke has been introduced in shops in New Zealand, according to new reports.
A dairy farmer, Richard Revell, came up with the idea to make a milk-based soft drink at his farm six years ago, inspired by the idea that many drinks including wine have bubbles, news reports said.
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Local students get taste of Thailand
2010-09-27
Promoting knowledge and understating about Southeast Asian nations is one of the cornerstones of the ASEAN-Korea Center.
Recently, the center and the Thai Embassy visited students at Hwasoo Elementary school in Goyang City to promote knowledge and understanding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN to Korean children.
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Stars shining at Grand Bell Awards opening ceremony
2010-09-27
Korea wins Women’s U17 WC title; no report from news wires
2010-09-27
South Korea won their first World Cup title on Sunday after a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over Japan at the U17 World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago.
The teams were tied 3-3 after 120 minutes, and again went 4-4 in the penalty shoot-out. In an extra-round penalty, Japan’s sixth kicker rattled the crossbar, and Jang Sel-gi comfortably converted the penalty to claim the country’s first ever FIFA trophy.
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[Rediscover Seoul(96)] Luxury shops and galleries in Cheongdam-dong
2010-09-24
Most agree that the first street for culture in Korea is Cheongdam-dong. Lining the street, beginning from the Galleria Department Store, are luxury shops and branching small alleys that provide a home for exotic wine bars, cafes, and restaurants. Keep your eyes peeled in Cheongdam-dong as you may come across Carrie Bradshaw from “Sex and the City.” Now, let’s explore today’s Cheongdam-dong, a little New York in Korea.
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Celebrity racer sees bright future for Korea F1
2010-09-24
Ryu hopes Korea’s first F1 Grand Prix at Yeongam circuit will draw many fans
South Korea’s first ever Formula One Grand Prix is only a month away from its Oct. 24 start date, but the world’s most expensive sport is not understood by many in this country.
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TPC explores new fronts in automation
2010-09-24
TPC Mechatronics Corp., a maker of factory automation equipment, has expanded its presence in the local market with a diverse lineup of products.
The venture firm saw its sales jump more than 40 percent in the nine months to March, outstripping Festo of Germany as the second-largest in the Korean market.
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Spanish take first Korean proficiency test
2010-09-24
BARCELONA, Spain -- Spain for the first time held the Test of Proficiency in Korean this month along with 23 other countries, becoming the 39th ninth in Europe to conduct the examination.
The TOPIK, administered by the Korean government, is a certification test on the use of the Korean language for people who do not speak Korean as their mother tongue.
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Korea within reach of first World Cup trophy
2010-09-24
South Korea made it to the final of the U17 Women’s World Cup for the first time by edging out Spain 2-1 on Wednesday. Korea will now face Japan on Sunday, who beat the defending champion North Korea 2-1 to reach its first World Cup final.
The odds are in favor of the Korean side as they won 1-0 against the Japanese in their Asian qualifying game. Also, in their Group C tie, Japan lost 4-1 to the Spanish side before advancing to the second round of the tournament.
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Titanic sunk by human error, not an iceburg
2010-09-24
The Titanic hit an iceberg in 1912 because of a basic steering error, and only sank as fast as it did because an official persuaded the captain to continue sailing, an author said in an interview published on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
Louise Patten, a writer and granddaughter of Titanic second officer Charles Lightoller, said the truth about what happened nearly 100 years ago had been hidden for fear of tarnishing the reputation of her grandfather, who later became a war hero.
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2PM eye Japan debut in November
2010-09-24
Waning K-pop boy band 2PM are hoping for one last hurrah in the land of the rising sun.
Japan’s Sankei Sports emblazoned its Wednesday edition with the headline “Asia No. 1, 2PM to debut in Japan.”
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Exhibitions commemorate 100th anniversary of Yi Sang’s birth
2010-09-23
He was a writer, a poet, an artist, a genius and a modern boy.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Yi Sang, a man of a million talents who greatly influenced Korean culture in many aspects, including literature and art.
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Migrant mothers pass on mother tongues
2010-09-23
There are certain first moments that are magical for mothers: The birth of their first child, when their child makes first eye-contact, their child’s first steps, and the first time their child says the word “mother.”
For Tsagaan Ankhtuya from Mongolia, that last magical moment took four years.
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A homage to Lady Gaga: sashimi dress
2010-09-23
Actress Kate Walsh appeared on NBC's "The Tonight Show" wearing a sushi and sashimi dress -- along with sunglasses, a ring, a bracelet and shoes--as an homage to Lady Gaga, according to news reports.
"This is a shout out -- an homage - to Lady Gaga."
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Weird stories of the week
2010-09-23
Almighty toaster gains popularity
A bread toaster, which creates and burns an image of Christ on each slide that it toasts, has been sparking keen public interest since its release last week.
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Gut buster burger shocks netizens
2010-09-23
A local TV program introduced a super-high-calory burger called "gut buster burger," shocking South Korean internet users.
One gut buster burger, according to the KBS 2 "Sponge 2.0" show, offers 1,887 calories.
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S. Korea makes historical advance to final at Women’s World Cup
2010-09-23
Woman faces criticism for killing neighbor’s cat
2010-09-23
A woman in her 60s, not identified both by surname and first name, has been in hot water after she dumped her neighbor’s Chinchilla cat, named Judy, owned by a spouse living upstairs, from the 13th-floor window and killed on the spot.
The police, located in Bundang, Gyeong-gi Province, was quoted as saying in a press conference on Friday the 68 year-old woman, had been accused of property destruction without detention.
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Dancing toddler hits Youtube
2010-09-17
A video of a cute girl dancing Korea's popular ‘gok-ji-jeom’ dance has become one of the most viewed videos on YouTube.
The 2-minute-video shows the dancing toddler jumping and turning and inspiring other adults nearby. The solo dance becomes a group dance joined by people from the whole village.
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‘Smart pain’ on rise among phone users
2010-09-17
With the introduction of smartphones, people are now filling spare moments working, Web searching, blogging or playing mobile games.
However, some smartphone users may face an unexpected side effect pain in their fingers and wrist.
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The ugliest animals in the world
2010-09-17
The Blobfish
This little guy looks more like a cartoon character than a fish. The Blob fish has very few muscles and move very slowly, floating like a jelly fish. To eat, the Blob fish waits on the bottom of the ocean for prey to pass by. (Science Discovery.com)
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Translation is an artistic process, Russian-Turkish translator says in forum
2010-09-17
Located on the northern coast of the Black Sea, Crimea was a place to dream for a young Russian girl.
She knew there was an unknown world across the sea: Though all she could see was dark water, her static radio would often catch the sound of the country across the horizon. “It was the sound of prayers on Turkish radio,” said world-renowned translator Apollinaria Avrutina, “I fell in love with the sound.”
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EU approves FTA with Korea
2010-09-17
BRUSSELS -- The European Union (EU) approved a free trade agreement with South Korea on Thursday, clearing the way for the accord to be signed in the near future, diplomats said.
Foreign ministers from the 27-member bloc agreed to allow the trade pact to take provisional effect on July 1, 2011, as Italy dropped its veto in return for a six-month delay to the treaty's start, they said.
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Ex-Philippine president supports unification tax
2010-09-16
Former Philippine President Fidel Valdez Ramos called President Lee Myung-bak’s recent proposal of a unification tax “truly commendable” Tuesday while expressing confidence that the reunification of the two Koreas is bound to happen.
“I regard as truly commendable President Lee’s proposal of the special tax ― to be levied on South Koreans ― to fund the anticipated cost of reuniting with North Korea,” Ramos, 82, said during a meeting with reporters in Seoul.
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‘Korea-EU FTA unlikely to take effect this year’
2010-09-16
The free trade agreement between Korea and the European Union is unlikely to take effect within the year due to opposition from Italy, Trade Minister Kim Jong-hoon said Wednesday.
“Plan A was to put the pact into effect within the year and it had EU’s agreement, but it now looks difficult for the plan to go ahead,” Kim said. He added that the EU supported the plans to bring the pact into effect as soon as possible and that such sentiments were expressed as recently as two or three weeks ago.
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Korean drama goes global on YouTube
2010-09-16
YouTube and Korean production company Group Eight are forging Hallyu history with their pact to produce and launch the video-sharing website’s first global-scale, exclusive TV-style drama.
Group Eight, the company behind the smash hit series “Boys Over Flowers,” is looking to extend the life of their drama “Naughty Kiss” which is currently airing on MBC by launching a special version of it into the YouTube stratosphere.
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Shin does not wish to return to Korea: agent
2010-09-16
Troubled singer and entertainer Shin Jung-hwan does not wish to return to Korea, his agency announced Wednesday.
IS Enter Media Group said that Shin’s manager visited the 35-year-old Shin in Cebu, Philippines and asked him to explain what has been going on but Shin did not answer. Shin’s final decision, however, was that he presently has no desire to return to Korea, according to the manager.
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'CCTV captures ghost in pub'
2010-09-16
The Daily Mail carried out a spooky story about an object seen as a ghost, which was recorded in a CCTV installed in a pub that used be a funeral parlor.
When a landlord living in Cumbria, a province in northern England, was spooling though his CCTV footage, a chill went down his spine and he turned white, as though he had seen a ghost, the report said.
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Turkish fashion icon shares his passion, culture
2010-09-15
He calls himself an “ethnic” designer. From layered stone jewelry around his wrist to an exceptionally glossy pair of black leather shoes, Cemil Ipekci does not hide who and what he is -- everything he is wearing is from his motherland: Turkey.
“To be civilized and modernized does not mean copying Western culture,” Ipeckci said last week, visiting Korea for the first time as one of the delegates for Culture 20 (C20), a meeting of leading cultural figures of the G20 countries. “Nobody would accept you if you don’t stay close to your roots.”
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Is reality TV real?
2010-09-15
Controversy rages over woman dubbed Korea’s Paris Hilton
Claims from a wealthy woman in her 20s, who was featured on a reality cable TV show as a daughter of rich parents showing off luxury goods worth 400 million won ($344,560), have sparked controversy on whether the reality show was faked.
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Kim Yu-na to decide on coach next month
2010-09-15
World figure skating champion Kim Yu-na will name her new coach possibly early next month, her agent announced on Tuesday.
Kim has two or three candidates in mind, according to her agency AT Sports.
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