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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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What is Hybe’s next move?
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China outpaces Korea in smaller OLED shipments for 1st time
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan
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Police to open alleged stalking probe over pastor over Dior bag scandal
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'Queen of Tears' finale sets record viewership ratings as tvN's most-watched series ending
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[News Focus] Lee tells Yoon that he has governed without political dialogue
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Seoul to deploy more military doctors to fill med prof void
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Liberal bloc moves to rewrite student rights ordinance
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Apple posts ’mini’ notice admitting Samsung didn’t copy design
Apple Inc. on Friday posted a notice on its U.K. website admitting that Samsung’s tablets do not infringe on its iPad design, but tucked it away in a hard-to-find place.To uphold a U.K. court’s ruling to post the notice, Apple inserted a line saying “Samsung/Apple UK judgment” at the very bottom of the website, next to “Terms of Use” and “Private Policy.” When users click onto it, it opens a page outlining the ruling that sided with Samsung. “On 9th July 2012, the High Court of Justice of Englan
Oct. 26, 2012
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Japan mulls manned space capsule by 2017
Japan intends to be launching astronauts into space aboard a manned capsule by 2017, officials with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency say.The proposed capsule or mini-shuttle would carry a crew of three and deliver up to 880 pounds of cargo into orbit to destinations such as the International Space Station.The capsule, which would be similar in capacity to the U.S. SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, is being proposed in two versions: a 15,400-pound design that would use parachutes for return to Eart
Oct. 26, 2012
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Korea's space rocket launch delayed due to technical glitch
South Korea postponed its launch of a space rocket Friday due to a problem that was detected only hours before its scheduled liftoff. Cho Yul-rae, vice minister of education, science and technology, said the launch of the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1 (KSLV-1) will be delayed at least three days. "A leak has been detected from a connection between the first-stage rocket of the KSLV-1 and the launch pad," Cho told a press briefing. The problem was detected during a final inspection of the s
Oct. 26, 2012
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MS unveils new look with Windows 8
Microsoft launched a radical redesign of its world-dominating Windows operating system Thursday, introducing a touch-enabled interface that attempts to bridge the gap between personal computers and fast-growing mobile devices powered by the company's fiercest competitors.The debut of Windows 8 heralded the biggest change to the system since 1995, when the company first offered built-in Internet support. And with so much riding on it, the overhaul could be Microsoft's most important product since
Oct. 26, 2012
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Space rocket ready for lift-off Friday
The Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1 is scheduled for liftoff at 3:30 p.m. Friday with Koreans hoping it will open a new chapter in the nation’s space technology. The rocket known as the Naro-3 was placed on the launch pad next to the launch platform pointing straight to the sky at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province. Final preparations were performed from the control tower on Thursday.Naro-3 is a two-stage space launch vehicle. It stands 33.5 meters tall, has a maximum diameter
Oct. 25, 2012
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Pediatricians offer first report on organic foods
CHICAGO (AP) ― Parents who want to reduce their kids’ exposure to pesticides may seek out organic fruits and vegetables, but they aren’t necessarily safer or more nutritious than conventional foods, America’s leading pediatricians group says in its first advice on organics.Science hasn’t proven that eating pesticide-free food makes people any healthier, the American Academy of Pediatrics said.“Theoretically there could be negative effects, especially in young children with growing brains,’” but
Oct. 25, 2012
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Truth about depression
Concerns over depression are rising after a series of news reports associated the mental illness with recent random violent crimes. A number of reports highlighted the fact that some offenders had been suffering from depression, claiming that the crimes could have been prevented if they had had proper treatment to deal with their psychiatric problems. Experts also raised concerns that the number of people with symptoms of depression is growing due to complex personal, familial and social problem
Oct. 25, 2012
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Samsung rolls out Galaxy Note 2 in U.S.
Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s top smartphone maker, said it has started selling its Galaxy Note 2 devices in the United States after a local launching event.The mobile device is currently available via Sprint and T-Mobile, and is expected to be carried by three additional U.S. carriers, including AT&T and Verizon, according to Samsung.The Galaxy Note 2, unveiled ahead of this year’s IFA technology fair, carries a 5.5-inch display and comes with a complimentary electronic stylus.Meanwhile,
Oct. 25, 2012
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Biz leaders oppose tax hikes for welfare spending
A group of business leaders on Wednesday expressed strong opposition to tax increases for welfare expansion, claiming that it will hurt corporate capital spending and household consumption. The remarks came amid growing calls for “economic democratization” including an overhaul of local conglomerates’ governance structures and an expansion of the welfare system by the country’s three main presidential candidates. “Corporate taxes and income taxes should not be raised to secure finances in order
Oct. 25, 2012
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Ustream vows to support hallyu
Ustream Korea Inc., a live video streaming platform operator, vowed on Thursday to play a leading role in spreading the Korean Wave, or hallyu, globally by initiating a live broadcasting service. The former Korean operation of U.S.-based Ustream Inc. has become an affiliate of the country’s mobile carrier giant KT, which holds 51 percent of its total share.“We would like to open up a new age where people who had been unable to voice their opinion can speak up, experience live streaming and share
Oct. 25, 2012
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Slap to the face removes wrinkles, claims therapist
A Thailand-trained therapist says anti-aging treatment is possible just by slapping and massaging the face, according to U.S. news sources.Tata Sombuntham, who claims to be the first face-slapping practitioner in the western hemisphere, says she can remove wrinkles and tighten skin with this unusual treatment. She and her husband Mawan run a beauty salon in San Francisco where they charge clients $350 (385,000 won) for each 15-minute session of face-slapping. Sombuntham says this is “ancient Tha
Oct. 25, 2012
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Study: Cat colors can affect adoption rate
Domestic cats are often judged by color and stereotypes that go with the color, say U.S. researchers looking for a link between cat color and adoption rates.University of California, Berkeley, researchers surveyed 189 people with experience of cats as pets and found they were more likely to assign positive personality traits to orange cats and less favorable ones to white and tortoiseshell animals.And black cats have always had the misfortune to be associated with bad luck and witches.The study
Oct. 25, 2012
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SNU professor finds new role of stem cell protein
Professor Kim V-narry of Seoul National University is once again in the headlines producing research results published in the online version of the leading biological journal Cell for the second time in less than two weeks.In her most recent research, Kim and her team proved that the protein Lin-28A is closely involved in suppressing protein expression in stem cells. Until now, the Lin-28 protein’s only known function was suppression of specific microRNA molecules, which in turn regulate gene ex
Oct. 25, 2012
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Exercise linked to less memory loss
Seniors age 70 and older who exercised regularly had less brain shrinkage -- linked to memory loss -- than those not active, Scottish researchers said.Dr. Alan Gow of the University of Edinburgh and psychologists and Neuroimaging experts said greater brain shrinkage is linked to problems with memory and thinking, and the researchers said their findings suggest exercise is potentially one important pathway to maintaining a healthy brain both in terms of size and reducing damage.The Edinburgh team
Oct. 25, 2012
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S. Korea begins dress rehearsal for rocket launch
South Korea started a final systems check on its space rocket on Thursday, a day ahead of its planned launch from a space center on the country's south coast, the government said.The outcome of the dress rehearsal on the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1 (KSLV-1), also known as Naro-1, will come out at around 11 p.m., according to The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.The Naro-1 was erected and fastened to the launch pad at the Naro Space Center, some 485 kilometers south of Seoul, on Wed
Oct. 25, 2012
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Nanotechnology can change color of gold
Gold doesn‘t have to appear gold in color, and in fact a new nanotechnology technique can turn it red or even green, British researchers say.A University of Southampton team has found they can change the color of the world’s most iconic precious metal by embossing tiny raised or indented patterns onto the metal‘s surface that can change the way it absorbs and reflects light, so to the human eye it doesn’t appear “golden” in color at all.The technique, equally applicable to other metals such as s
Oct. 25, 2012
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U.S. trade commission sides with Apple over Samsung
A U.S. trade commission has ruled in favor of Apple Inc.'s patent infringement claims against Samsung Electronics Co., granting another home-turf victory to the iPhone maker.In a preliminary ruling on Wednesday, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found some Samsung mobile devices infringed four Apple patents, including one design patent and three software patents, according to the documents by the agency's Administrative Law Judge Thomas Pender.The preliminary ruling awaits the approv
Oct. 25, 2012
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Naro rocket ready for launch on Friday
Korea has started its countdown for the expected launch of the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1, also known as the Naro rocket.There is slight chance of rain on the day of its third attempt to shoot it into space, but officials said the launch schedule remains set for Friday at 3:30 p.m.This will be the first and last launch of Naro using Russian technology including a liquid-fueled rocket engine, should it succeed.Korea has an agreement with Russia in which the latter will provide three engines tak
Oct. 24, 2012
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LG CNS wins Malaysian bid on railroad mobile system
LG CNS, a Korea-based provider of information technology services, announced Wednesday that it has become the first Korean company to build a mobile service network for the mass rapid transit system, or the MRT, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Beating 24 rival global firms to form a consortium with local firm APEX Communications in the 140 billion won ($128 million) bid, LG CNS plans to install IT-based framework consisting of wireless communication system, surveillance cameras, metro broadcasting fa
Oct. 24, 2012
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Samsung expects to beat counterparts with ATIV PC
Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that it expects to beat top global makers of personal computers with its new smart PC which operates on the upcoming Windows 8, named ATIV PC. The world’s largest tech firm unveiled ATIV PC at a media event in its Seoul headquarters. The new product maximizes convertibility in design, portability in use and compatibility with smartphone apps, the company said.“The vendors of personal computers will jump into the war by the end of this year to take more market s
Oct. 24, 2012