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IT-Science
LG Chairman powers rebound
Koo expects Optimus G to help group catch Samsung, Apple LG Group, one of Korea’s largest conglomerates, is aiming to catch up with rivals Samsung and Apple in the smartphone race, with its new Optimus G, which will hit shelves soon. Under the leadership of Chairman Koo Bon-moo, the group…
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Culture
How a chubby Korean man got the world to dance
If you thought the Oscars were too boring, try watching the Korean award ceremonies at the end of the year. Tied down by decorum, everybody forces themselves to stay serious and modest; actresses with plunging necklines remain buttoned up in demeanor. The same could be said about K-pop. The industry…
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Lifestyle
Nepal House, a gathering place for Nepalese in Seoul, opens
It was around 9:40 p.m. when more than three and half hours already passed after the beginning of the event. But, they still remained on their seats. Some people clinked the wine glasses together while eating Nepalese food like lamb tarkari (Nepalese Lamb Yogurt Curry) and Nan bread, while other people got…
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East Asia
Typhoon Bolaven Hit Beaches Of East China
WEIHAI — People watch strong waves caused by Typhoon Bolaven by the seashore in Weihai, east China’s Shandong Province, Aug. 28, 2012. Typhoon Bolaven brought strong winds and heavy rain to the city Tuesday. (Xinhua) news@theasian.asia
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World
Kuwaiti Oppositionists Move Against Gov’t Decision
Kuwait’s opposition members demonstrating against the government at Irada Square, Kuwait City on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. More than one thousand citizens gathered in front of parliament objecting the government’s referral of a the voting law to the Constitutional Court, Kuwait’s highest court. The protest which was lead by opposition…
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South Asia
Pakistan : Violence in Karachi claims 12 lives
Major News in <Dawn News> : Violence in Karachi claims 12 lives KARACHI: Continuous violence has claimed the lives of 12 more people in Karachi, DawnNews reported. Two people were gunned down and one other person was injured, when unknown gunmen opened fire on them in Kharadar. One person was…
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Samsung stocks plunge on US ruling
While it’s premature to debate the true cost of Samsung Electronics’ recent legal setback in its intellectual property dispute with Apple, one could say at least it is roughly more than $11 billion. That’s how much the Korean technology giant lost in its stock market value on the first day…
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Business
Psy’s jackpot gets bigger
One song and one rapper is changing the image of K-pop. With his song “Gangnm Style” and its music video going viral through YouTube, Psy has found himself an overnight global celebrity. His music video, characterized by his “rodeo dance,” has attracted more than 55 million views in just over…
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Politics
UN chief to meet N. Korea official in Iran
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Sunday he will meet with North Korea’s ceremonial head of state Kim Yong-nam this week during the Non-aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Iran and discuss inter-Korean relations. Ban, a former South Korean foreign minister, said he would engage in the talks in his capacity…
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