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East Asia
Newly-Bred Fluorescent Fish Shown In Taipei, Taiwan
Photo taken on Nov. 7, 2012 shows newly-bred fluorescent fish in Taipei, southeast China’s Taiwan. Photo taken on Nov. 7, 2012 shows newly-bred fluorescent angelfish in Taipei, southeast China’s Taiwan. <Xinhua>
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East Asia
Hu Jintao Presides Over Preparatory Meeting Of China’s 18th National Congress
Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, chairs the preparatory meeting of the 18th CPC National Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 7, 2012. The 18th CPC National Congress will…
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Politics
First Couple, Vice Presidential Couple Acknowledge Crowd In Chicago After Winning Reelection
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden acknowledge the crowd at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. <AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster> U.S. President Barack Obama gives a victory speech at…
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East Asia
3 saltwater crocodiles born in Seoul Zoo
Three saltwater crocodiles were born in Seoul Zoo, the first breeding of the species in Korea. Seoul Zoo Wednesday, made public the endangered species hatchlings that were born in August. The three, named Ssingssing, Ssukssuk and Ssakssak, which were 28.5 centimeters in length and 80 grams in weight on average…
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Hangeul Day to be national holiday from next year
Hangeul Day, which falls on Oct. 9, will become a national holiday from next year to celebrate the invention and proclamation of the Korean alphabet. The Ministry of Public Administration and Security said Wednesday that it will propose a revision to the holiday regulations to include Hangeul Day on the…
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The ball remains in NK court
The impetus remains with North Korea to improve ties with Washington in President Barack Obama’s second term, as analysts say his administration will watch how inter-Korean relations unfold rather than making a bold initiative. Citing a lack of political will to engage, the analysts said Obama will continue his “strategic…
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East Asia
N. Korea puts greater emphasis on sports
North Korea is showing noticeable effort in promoting sports from football to rollerblading in the latest reflection of a new leadership style exhibited by Kim Jong-un. The efforts, formalized by the establishment a new sports commission, will build on the nation’s surprise success at the London Olympics and paint Kim…
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East Asia
Koreans lack understanding of hanok’s cultural value
An American, who has lived in Korea and been involved in preserving traditional Korean houses, Hanok, for more than 40 years, claimed there is little understanding and awareness of the cultural value of the buildings among Korean people. Peter Bartholomew, managing director of iRC, a a Korea-focused business development consultancy,…
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East Asia
Van Gogh exhibit opens today
Some 60 works from post-Impressionist Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre, including nine acclaimed self-portraits, will be on exhibition at Hangaram Design Museum of Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul. The exhibit runs through March 24, 2013. The gallery is rather dimly-lit to protect oil paintings. This exhibition provides a rare chance…
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IT-Science
Apple’s move to cut Samsung reliance likely to backfire
Apple’s move to reduce its reliance on Samsung will do more harm than good to the U.S. electronics giant as it is likely to encounter problems with quality parts supply, according to market analysts. Amid the deepening global patent dispute with Samsung, Apple has sped up efforts to lower its…
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