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Figure-skating: Golden Wagner, Mura light up Paris GP

More sportsNov 20, 2012

U.S. figure skating champion Ashley Wagner and Japan's Takahito Mura lit up the Paris-Bercy arena on their way to gold in the Trophee Bompard here on Saturday.Wagner's flawless "Samson and Delilah" free skate gave the 21-year-old a second Grand Prix title this season after Skate America and a berth in next month's ISU Grand Prix final in Sochi, Russia.She won by a comfortable 11.01-point margin on last year's winner Elizaveta Tuktamysheva of Russia, who moved up to second ahead of compatriot an
'Skyfall' dominates weekend box office

FilmNov 20, 2012

"Skyfall," the latest Bond film, flew high this weekend, raking in $87.8 million for the No. 1 U.S. box office spot.The film stars Daniel Craig and Judi Dench, among others.The animated "Wreck-It Ralph" fell from No. 1 last weekend to No. 2, but still brought in a respectable $33.056 million.All studio estimates of gross U.S. receipts are via Box Office Mojo."Flight" was third with $15.1 million; "Argo" fourth with $6.745 million; "Taken 2" fifth with $4 million; "Here Comes the Boom" sixth wi
Painting depicting Saenuri presidential candidate stirs controversy

Social affairsNov 20, 2012

A painting depicting ruling Saenuri Party presidential hopeful Park Geun-hye giving birth to a baby who looks like her late father has fueled fresh controversy about freedom of expression and political exploitation of art ahead of the December election.The painting by Hong Sung-dam, a member of the country's progressive Minjung art movement, shows Park reclining in a hospital delivery room with her legs in stirrups, and expressing joy at having given birth to a baby boy wearing sunglasses.The wo
Phone screen responds to different touches

TechnologyNov 20, 2012

A U.S. computer scientist says he‘s developed a prototype smartphone with a touchscreen that can sense touches from different parts of the hand.Chris Harrison at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh says the screen can distinguish between touches from the knuckle, fingertip and even a fingernail, and initiate different phone action based on the hand part used, NewScientist.com reported.Harrison’s modified Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone senses the acoustic and vibrational differences between t
S. Korea's household spending on food hits 11-year high

Nov 20, 2012

Spending by South Korean households on food and other groceries surged to the highest level in 11 years in the first half of this year amid a prolonged economic slump, data showed Tuesday.According to the data released by the Bank of Korea, the country's total household spending rose 4.7 percent from a year earlier to nearly 324 trillion won ($298 billion) in the January-June period.Of the total, the amount spent on food and non-alcoholic beverages came to 44 trillion won, up 6.3 percent from th
Pollution hurts brain function in elderly

HealthNov 19, 2012

Living in areas of high air pollution is an environmental risk to seniors' brain health and function, U.S. researchers found."The study shows the unexpectedly adverse effects of air pollutants on brain function in the elderly," Caleb Finch, the ARCO/William F. Kieschnick Professor in the Neurobiology of Aging at the University of Southern California at Davis, said in a statement.Jennifer Ailshire -- a sociologist, demographer and postdoctoral student at the USC Davis School of Gerontology -- sai
S. Korea pledges to expand development aid to Southeast Asia

InternationalNov 19, 2012

President Lee Myung-bak pledged Monday to expand South Korea's development assistance and other aid to Southeast Asia, an increasingly important region of vibrant economies with high growth potential.Lee made the commitment during an annual cooperation summit with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Phnom Penh, saying South Korea will work toward co-prosperity with the region, according to the presidential office.In particular, Lee said South Korea will take advantage
SNU determines Ahn's papers not plagiarized

PoliticsNov 16, 2012

A Seoul National University panel determined Friday that independent presidential candidate Ahn Cheol-soo did not plagiarize his academic papers. The panel made the announcement at the end of a preliminary probe into allegations that Ahn used parts of others' work in his dissertations without attribution and disguised sections of his own papers as new material in later publications.Ahn graduated from the prestigious university with a bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree in medicine. Five of
Ahn Cheol-soo calls for DUP reforms, talks to end single candidacy standoff

PoliticsNov 16, 2012

Independent presidential candidate Ahn Cheol-soo urged the main opposition party to show its resolve on implementing sweeping reforms and called for talks to decide who will become the standard bearer for the liberal camp in the December election.In a press conference held at his campaign headquarters in Seoul, the entrepreneur-turned-politician claimed the Democratic United Party (DUP) and its presidential contender Moon Jea-in should break with outdated ways of thinking, and push forward measu
Arrest warrant sought for man over sexual assault of teenager　

Social affairsNov 16, 2012

Police in Gyeonggi Province have sought an arrest warrant for a 24-year-old man who used a stun gun on a teenager in order to sexually abuse her on Friday.The man, who is only identified with his surname Kim, brought the electric shock device from his home in the morning and searched for a target around the Gangnam area in southern Seoul.According to the Suwon Seobu Police Station, Kim was attracted to a woman who had drinks with her boyfriend and stalked them. As the couple went into a motel
U.S. gov't denies any ties with Kelley, key figure in CIA scandal

InternationalNov 16, 2012

The U.S. State Department said Thursday that it had nothing to do with South Korea's appointment of Jill Kelley, the Tampa socialite who helped expose CIA Director David Petraeus's career-ending affair, as an "honorary consul.""She has no formal affiliation with the State Department," deputy spokesman Mark Toner said at a daily press briefing.Kelley, 37, is a key figure in a growing sex scandal involving Petraeus and Afghanistan commander Gen. John Allen. She is known to have maintained close ti
Donilon urges N. Korea to mull Myanmar-style reform

North KoreaNov 16, 2012

President Barack Obama's national security adviser said Thursday North Korea can take lessons from Myanmar's move towards reform and democracy."It's an important example for them (the North Koreans) to contemplate," Thomas Donilon said at a forum on Obama's Asia policy, hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.He emphasized that the leadership of Myanmar, which Washington calls Burma, has adopted a path of reform with a focus on its economy.Just as with Myanmar earlier, North
Korean banks to cut spending on social responsibility activities in 2012

Nov 16, 2012

South Korean banks are likely to sharply cut their spending on social responsibility activities this year as their earnings are on the decline amid the economic slowdown, industry data showed Friday.Top lender Kookmin Bank and its three other rivals are estimated to spend a combined 232 billion won ($231 million) this year, sharply down by about 60 percent from three years ago, according to the data.A cut in their spending for public welfare came as local banks have suffered from falling earning
15세 한인 소녀 골퍼, 새 역사 쓰다

Nov 15, 2012

뉴질랜드 교포 리디아 고(15•한국이름 고보경) 가 미국여자프로골프(LPGA) 투어에서 '최연소 우승'이라는 새로운 역사를 썼다.아마추어 선수인 리디아 고는 27일(한국시간) 캐나다 브리티시컬럼비아주의 밴 쿠버 골프장(파72•6천427야드)에서 열린 캐나다여자오픈 마지막날 4라운드에서 단독 선두로 출발, 5언더파 67타의 맹타를 휘둘렀다.합계 13언더파 275타를 적어낸 리디아 고는 올해 에비앙 마스터스 챔피언 박인비(24)를 3타차로 따돌리고 우승했다. 1997년 4월24일생(15세4개월2일)인 리디아 고는 이번 우승으로 지난해 9월 나비 스타 클래식에서 16세의 나이로 정상에 오른 알렉시스 톰슨(미국)의 LPGA 투어 최연소 우승을 기록을 갈아치웠다.또한 아마추어 선수로서는 다섯번째이자 1969년 조앤 카너(버딘스 인비테이셔널우승) 이후 43년만의 우승이다. 아마추어 선수는 상금을 수령할 수 없어 우승상금 30만달러는 박인비가 차지했다. 한국에서 태어나 6살 때인 2003
'아시아 3대 최고입찰가' 류현진 다저스로 가나

Nov 15, 2012

한국 프로야구를 대표하는 에이스 류현진(한화)에 약 280억원을 베팅한 팀은 LA다저스인 것으로 확인됐다.메이저리그 공식 홈페이지(mlb.com)는 10일(현지시간) LA 다저스 구단이 류현진을 가장 높은 가격으로 입찰, 교섭권을 확보했다고 보도했다.메이저리그 홈페이지는 류현진의 포스팅 관련 기사를 '다저스, 한국의 스타 류현진 입찰에서 승리(Dodgers win bid for Korean star Ryu)'라는 제목 아래 메인기 사 리스트 머리에 올려놓았다. 이로써 류현진에게 2천573만7천737달러 33센트(약 280억원)를 베팅한 구단이 LA 다저스인 것으로 확인됐다. mlb.com은 다저스가 류현진을 품음에 따라 클레이튼 커쇼, 채드 비링슬리, 조시 베켓, 애런 하랑, 크리스 카푸아노, 테드 릴리를 포함한 선발로테이션에 특급 투수 한 명을 더 추가할 수 있게 됐다고 밝혔다.mlb.com은 류현진의 국내 성적과 입찰비용을 자세히 소개하며, 특히 2천573만 7 천737달러