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IT-Science
SK Telecom changes LTE landscape
Firm pledges technology upgrades for consumers SK Telecom, Korea’s largest mobile carrier, has changed the landscape for the long-term evolution (LTE) services market by seeking ways to upgrade its technology. Not satisfied with providing a nationwide LTE network, the firm has been keen to test the technological boundaries of what…
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Politics
Who’s top speaker?
Park direct, Moon well spoken, Ahn complex All three presidential candidates have their style of speaking, which experts say could make a decisive difference in the Dec. 19 election. Choi Jin, president of the Seoul-based think tank Institute of Presidential Leadership, said, “Rep. Park Geun-hye of the ruling Saenuri Party…
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Politics
Lee warns against NK provocations
President Lee Myung-bak ordered strong action Wednesday against any North Korean acts of provocation that may increase ahead of the Dec. 19 presidential election. President Lee also expressed his disappointment about the lack of expected economic liberalization measures in the North’s Supreme People’s Assembly meeting. Pyongyang has in the past…
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What defines real Gangnam style?
Korean rapper Psy is now credited for an ultra catchy tune and the Internet’s favorite dance. However, “Gangnam Style’’ in real-life appears to have more to do with department stores, expensive hairdos and golf than invisible horse riding, according to figures from the country’s biggest credit card company. Gangnam literally…
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Politics
Tourism veteran now private envoy in Britain
A Korean tourism veteran living in Britain has taken up the role as a private envoy by helping people from his home country when they visit Britain. Kim Chong-min, managing director at Planet London Tour, was a key member of the support team for the late President Roh Moo-hyun’s state…
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Lifestyle
‘Psy does Gangnam no justice’
Psy is galloping ahead with his “Gangnam Style” to conquer the pop world. The chubby rapper has been an oddball compared with other svelte, good-looking K-pop stars; but his offbeat style, peppered with elements of fun and humor, is hot worldwide. People have fallen love with this funny and kitschy…
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IT-Science
Samsung, Google to powwow on Apple
Company raises handset sale target to 400 million Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that it will hold a top-level meeting with its biggest software business partner Google today. Samsung, which is the representative of Google’s Android community in an ongoing fight with Apple, is pulling Google into its battle to seek…
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East Asia
Former Japanese Premier Abe Wins LDP Leadership Election
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, joins hands with a contender Shigeru Ishiba after winning the party leadership election of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. Abe, known as a hawk and nationalist, defeated ex-defense chief Ishiba in a run-off election Wednesday by a vote…
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East Asia
Traditional Tibetan Wedding Ceremony Held In Lhasa
The weekend were days of good luck in the Tibetan calendar. A Tibetan couple, bridegroom Tenzin Norbu and bride Tosan, held a Tibetan style wedding ceremony in the blessing of relatives and friends in Lhasa. Tenzin Norbu is the youngest son of Dando. The old man was quite excited on…
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South Asia
Bus Accident At Purna River In India Claims 18 Lives
People pull the damaged bus out of the Purna river in Maharashtra, India, Sept. 26, 2012. At least 18 people, including some school children, were killed in a major road accident in the western Indian state of Maharashtra Wednesday, a senior police official said. People gather around the accident site…
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