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Men's Football Team to Face Jordan in World Cup Qualifier without Captain Son

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The South Korean men's national football team is set to face Jordan in the third round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The qualifying match between the national team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, and Jordan at Amman International Stadium is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. Thursday, Korea time. While ...

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S. Korea Beats Jordan in World Cup Qualifier without Captain Son

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South Korea defeated Jordan two-nil in its third round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers without captain Son Heung-min. The national football team, led by head coach Hong Myung-ho, beat Jordan at Amman International Stadium in the Jordanian capital on Thursday in their Group B match in the third round of ...

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Men's National Football Team Face Iraq in World Cup Qualifier

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The South Korean men's national football team faces Iraq in the World Cup qualifier match on Tuesday night at home. Considered the toughest opponent for South Korea in the third round of the Asian qualifiers, a win against the Middle Eastern squad will give the Taegeuk Warriors a huge boost in their ...

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South Korea Beats Iraq 3-2 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

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South Korea defeated Iraq 3-2 on Tuesday in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The national football team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, won the match at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, south of Seoul, in its Group B match in the third round of the Asian qualification tournament.  Captain Son Heung-min ...

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Kia Tigers Beat Samsung Lions, Win 12th Korean Series Title

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Anchor: After a battle in Game 5 of the 2024 Korean Series, the Kia Tigers came out on top, defeating the Samsung Lions 7-5 at the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on Monday to win their 12th Korean Series championship. Coming back from behind, the Tigers clinched silverware in front of home fans for the first ...

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Son Heung-min Returns as National Team Faces Kuwait, Palestine in World Cup Qualifiers

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The men’s national football team is set to face Kuwait and Palestine in mid-November in the third round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with the return of captain Son Heung-min, who sat out matches in October due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Hong Myung-bo announced the 26-member roster on Monday, ...

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Kim A-lim Wins Lotte Championship for Second LPGA Tour Title

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South Korean golfer Kim A-lim won the Lotte Championship on Saturday for her second LPGA Tour title. Kim clinched the title at Hoakalei Country Club in Hawaii, closing with a four-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over Nataliya Guseva from Russia. With the first victory in nearly four years since the ...

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Int'l Gov't-Civilian Meeting on Setting Rules for AI Military Use Opens in Seoul

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An international high-level government-civilian meeting opened in Seoul on Monday for discussions on the principles and regulations for artificial intelligence(AI) application in the military. According to Seoul's foreign and defense ministries, this is the Second Summit on Responsible AI in the ...

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US Experts: Uranium Enrichment Facility Images Released by N. Korea Differs from that of 2010

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Two U.S. experts who inspected North Korea’s uranium enrichment facility at the Yongbyon nuclear complex in 2010 have analyzed recent images of a similar facility in the North and pointed out differences.  Stanford University professor emeritus Siegfried Hecker and Robert Carlin, a scholar at the ...

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Gov't Holds Annual Silicon Valley Expo to Support S. Korean Firms in AI, Digital Sectors

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The government held an annual conference and exhibition at Silicon Valley in the U.S. to give support to South Korean firms in the AI and digital sectors making inroads into the U.S. market. According to the ICT ministry on Saturday, the two-day K-Global@Silicon Valley 2024, marking its 13th year, ...

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S. Korea to Launch Third Military Spy Satellite in December

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South Korea will launch its third military spy satellite in December from the United States. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration said Wednesday that it plans to launch the satellite in the third or fourth week of December, adding that it is discussing the schedule with SpaceX, an American ...

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38% of Tree Species Face Extinction Due to Climate Change, Deforestation

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More than a third of all tree species around the world face extinction due largely to climate change and deforestation. Citing a report from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature(IUCN), CBS News said 38 percent of tree species are at risk, threatening ecosystems, plants, animals and ...

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S. Korea’s Telecom Satellite Koreasat-6A Launched from US Space Center

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A telecommunication satellite from the South Korean telecom giant KT has been launched into space and is now in orbit.  According to a launch video from SpaceX, the Koreasat-6A, a geostationary satellite for communication services, was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space ...

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Top Security Aide: S. Korea-US Alliance Benefits Both Countries

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National security adviser Shin Won-sik said South Korea is no longer the sole beneficiary of the South Korea-U.S. alliance, pledging to defend the country’s core interests as a partner state that contributes to regional and global security and prosperity. In a keynote speech at the 2024 Global Dialogue ...

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Court Decides against Live Broadcast of Trial Proceedings for Lee Jae-myung

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A local court has decided not to permit a live broadcast on Friday, when it is set to deliver a critical verdict in a case against main opposition Democratic Party Chairman Lee Jae-myung.    The Seoul Central District Court announced the decision Wednesday, saying it first carried out a comprehensive ...

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Navy Flies Fixed-Wing Drone from Vessel for First Time

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The Navy flew a fixed-wing drone from one of its vessels for the first time as part of its efforts to advance technology for unmanned aerial vehicles. The Navy said a prototype of the Mojave drone, developed by the U.S. firm General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, took off Tuesday from the 14-thousand-ton ...

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Public Institutions, Banks Change Work Hours Thursday for College Entrance Exam

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The country is taking steps to make sure the College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) proceeds smoothly on Thursday, with local governments and companies adjusting their schedules to reduce traffic congestion. Banks will open later than usual, operating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The government has also ...

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Police: Ex-President Moon’s Daughter Admits to Running Illegal Lodging Business

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Police say former President Moon Jae-in’s daughter has admitted that she operated an illegal lodging business in Jeju City.  Jeju’s provincial police department said Wednesday that it will hand over Moon Da-hye’s case to the prosecution sometime this week and recommend charges under the Public ...

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Are There Any Trillionaires? Not Yet, But We'll See One Soon

A trillion dollars is a phenomenal sum of money, equivalent to 1,000 billion dollars. It's a figure so large it's almost unthinkable, yet we find ourselves wondering: Are there any trillionaires? According to Oxfam International, the world’s first trillionaire is predicted to emerge within the next decade.




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Meet the World's Youngest Billionaire: A 19-year-old in Brazil

While the average billionaire is 66 years old, there’s a dramatic shift taking place in the world of wealth. A new generation of billionaires is making headlines with their impressive fortunes. Around the globe, 14 individuals have reached a net worth of over $1 billion despite being 30 years old or younger — and the youngest billionaire is still in her teens.




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What's the Most Expensive State to Live In?

When you're choosing a place to live, the cost of living matters — a lot. While some states offer an affordable lifestyle, others place serious pressure on people's wallets year in and year out. So, which is the most expensive state to live in? And which other states should you avoid if you're worried about your budget?




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Putin Suggests Russia Could Hold Military Exercises with N. Korea

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Russia could hold military drills with North Korea.  According to Reuters and the Russian state news agency TASS, Putin mentioned the possibility during a plenary session of the annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club in ...

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N. Korea Admits Public Executions

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North Korea has for the first time admitted carrying out public executions, a form of punishment widely criticized by the international community as an extreme human rights violation. According to the British daily The Times on Sunday, Pak Kwang-ho, director of the North’s Central Court, made the rare ...

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Trump Moves Fast to Form Nat’l Security, Foreign Policy Teams

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Anchor: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is moving fast to complete appointments for his national security and foreign policy teams, with his latest pick being veteran-turned-conservative news host Pete Hegseth to head the Pentagon. The incoming administration faces a number of foreign policy challenges, ...

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Blinken: N. Korea's Troop Deployment Will be Sternly Dealt with

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that Washington will sternly respond to North Korea’s deployment of troops to the war in Ukraine.   Ahead of attending a meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels on Wednesday, Blinken said North Korean troops have been sent to the battlefield ...

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How Many Languages Are There? Literally Thousands

Languages exist as ever-evolving systems of human communication that go beyond complex grammar or words you could learn from a quick search on Google Translate. Language consists of body language, social cues and mother tongue idioms that are shaped by culture and context. That said, how many languages are there in our vast world?




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Most Racist Countries in the World: A Global Look at Inequality

Assessing racial equity globally is complex, involving policies, cultural attitudes and systemic issues that impact minority communities differently across regions.




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How Many Muslim Countries Are in the World?

Islam is one of the world's largest religions, practiced by over 1.9 billion people across the globe — that's nearly a quarter of the world population. The world's Muslims are spread out across the globe, but the largest Muslim population is in the Middle East and other surrounding regions.




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20 Most Dangerous Cities in California

Whether you're looking for adventure, work opportunities, new scenery or better weather conditions, California cities represent a special, sunny place in the popular imagination. But before packing your bags and heading to the Golden State, you'll want to know which is the most dangerous city in California.




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The Hardest Languages to Learn (for English and Non-English Speakers)

The English language is challenging due to complicated grammar, inconsistent sentence structure and colloquial idioms that it doesn't share with related languages. However, English is a target language that sees significantly more resources and opportunities for immersion than many other languages.




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Archangel Roles and Significance in Christianity and Catholicism

In Christian tradition, an archangel is among of the most revered and powerful spiritual beings in the celestial hierarchy. Mentioned directly in both the Old and New Testaments, these angels serve as messengers, protectors and agents of God's divine will.




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Streamline Your Business Operations with Cutting-edge Routing Software

Efficient route planning is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and meet customer demands. Thankfully, there are several free routing software options available that can help streamline your business operations. Whether you're a small business owner or a logistics manager, these tools can be invaluable in optimizing your routes and maximizing productivity.




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Pianist Lim Yun-chan Wins Gramophone Award

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Pianist Lim Yun-chan has won the prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Award in the piano category. Lim received the award for his album, "Chopin: Etudes" during a ceremony on Wednesday in London, becoming the first South Korean to win the award in the piano category.  Lim also won the special award of ...

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Korean Pianist Lim Yunchan Wins Gramophone Classical Music Award

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Anchor: South Korean Pianist Lim Yunchan has won the Gramophone Classical Music Award in the piano category. This marks the first time that a Korean pianist has received the prestigious prize, often called the Oscars of the classical music world. Kim Bum-soo has more.   Report:   [Sound bite: Lim ...

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Author Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

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South Korean author Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy made the announcement Thursday, making Han the second South Korean ever to win a Nobel Prize and the first to attain the honor in literature. The academy said it was awarding Han the prize “for her intense poetic ...

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Nobel Literature Prize Goes to S. Korean Han Kang for "Intense Poetic Prose"

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Anchor: South Korean author Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy made the announcement Thursday, and Han became the second South Korean ever to win a Nobel Prize and the first to attain the honor in literature. Kim Bum-soo has more.   Report: South Korean writer Han ...

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Korean American Writer Kim Ju-hea Wins Russia's Yasnaya Polyana Literary Award

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Korean American writer Kim Ju-hea was named the winner of the 2024 Yasnaya Polyana Literary Award in the foreign fiction category for her debut novel, "Beasts of a Little Land." Kim and Kirill Batygin, who translated the book into Russian, were awarded Russia's largest annual prize in literature at Moscow's ...

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Writers Association: Han's Nobel Feat 'Blessing for Literary Language'

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The Writers Association of Korea says Han Kang’s recognition with a Nobel Prize in Literature is a blessing for literary language. The association, one of the nation’s most prominent writers’ groups, said in a statement Friday that the latest feat is a reminder of the role that literature plays in ...

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Han Kang's 'The Vegetarian' to be Made into Italian Play

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South Korea's first Nobel Prize winner in literature Han Kang's bestselling novel "The Vegetarian" will be made into a play in the Italian language. According to the Korean Cultural Center in Rome, Italian theater company INDEX is set to stage the play in nine major cities of Italy and France, including ...

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Han Kang’s Books Sell 1 Million Copies in Six Days after Nobel Win

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In the six days after the announcement that Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature, sales of her books exceeded one million copies.  According to major bookstore chains Yes24 and Kyobo Book Center on Wednesday, the figure had surpassed one million as of 9 a.m.  Since Han’s Nobel Prize win, one ...

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BTS' J-Hope Returns after Military Service

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BTS member J-Hope completed his 18-month military service on Thursday. Upon being discharged earlier in the morning, J-Hope appeared at the gate of the 36th Infantry Division's Recruit Training Center in Wonju, Gangwon Province, and thanked the group's fandom, ARMY, saying he was able to complete his ...

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Exhibit to Highlight Calligraphy by Korean Independence Fighter Ahn Jung-geun

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 Calligraphy by the late Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun will soon be on display for the South Korean public. According to the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, a special exhibition on Ahn’s writings will open Thursday in cooperation with the Ahn Junggeun Memorial Association ...

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NewJeans’ ‘Ditto’ Ranks No. 23 on Best Songs of 2020s List

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A U.S. music magazine has picked “Ditto” by the K-pop girl group NewJeans as one of the top songs of the 2020s. According to the group’s agency, ADOR, Thursday, the song ranked 23rd on Paste magazine’s “100 Best Songs of the 2020s So Far.” According to the U.S. magazine, no K-pop group has ...

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Korean Fermented Sauces Likely to Make UNESCO List

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The Korean tradition of making sauces from fermented soybeans is set for inclusion on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. According to UNESCO on Tuesday, its assessment body has recommended for inscription “knowledge, beliefs, and practices related to jang-making,” or sauce-making, in South ...

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What's the Difference Between Liquor and Liqueur?

Liquor and liqueur are spelled so similarly, it's easy to confuse them for being the same. But they're not. So how are they different?




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Stromboli vs. Calzone: Different Branches of Pizza Lineage

Ordering a stromboli vs. calzone is a matter of personal preference, but the difference between them is clear. One is folded in half like an apple turnover, and the other is rolled up like a jelly roll cake.




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Got a Cowlick? Hair Styling Doesn't Have to Be Impossible

It's the rare person indeed who is always pleased with how their hair looks. Most of us have to fight it a little bit (or a lot) to get it the way we want it. If you have a cowlick, hair management is even more of a struggle.




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Scallions vs. Green Onions: What's the Difference?

You've probably seen people and recipes use the terms "scallions" and "green onions" interchangeably — and for once, the conflation is correct. When it comes to distinguishing scallions vs. green onions, these terms describe the same vegetable.




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Can Your Ceiling Fan Direction Impact Energy Costs?

You probably don't need to change your ceiling fan direction if you only use it to cool the room, but you can switch the direction for a wintertime hack.




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Stray Kids to release new single featuring Charlie Puth

Stray Kids is set to release a new digital single featuring global pop star Charlie Puth.The new single “Lose My Breath” will drop on May 10. Charlie Puth is a familiar name in the K-pop industry and...

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