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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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'Junk' DNA found to have important purpose
So-called "junk DNA," genetic material in our cells long considered without purpose, plays a vital role in regulating our genes, international researchers say.A study of the 98 percent of the human genome that is not, strictly speaking, genes suggests more than three-quarters of entire allotment of DNA is active at some point in our lives, The Washington Post reported Wednesday."This concept of 'j
Sept. 6, 2012
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Study: Heavy drinking rewires brain
(123rf)A study using mice found heavy alcohol use rewires the brain making it harder for alcoholics to recover from a traumatic experience, U.S. researchers say. Study author Thomas Kash of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine said those who drank heavily were at increased risk for traumatic events such as car accidents and domestic violence, but that only partially explained the co
Sept. 6, 2012
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Smartphone features on new Casio watches
Japanese watch manufacturer Casio announced plans on Wednesday to put a function into wristwatches that allows users to control their smartphone with only their watch. Bluetooth 4.0 technology in the new G-SHOCK series will allow users to find out about incoming calls, texts, emails, and more through alarms or vibrations from the watch. Also, users wearing a piece from the new Casio line will be able to locate their phone by pressing a button on their watch which will ring an alarm from the phon
Sept. 6, 2012
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Apple takes patent row to anti-trust watchdog
Apple Inc. has taken its patent row with Samsung Electronics Co. to South Korea's anti-trust watchdog by accusing the top smartphone maker of abusing its dominant market position, sources said Thursday.Since April 2011, the two top smartphone giants have been embroiled in a high-stakes battle across four continents to conquer the $219 billion global smartphone market.Apple has filed a complaint ag
Sept. 6, 2012
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‘Galileo thermometers’ said not Galileo’s
Galileo didn’t invent a colorful, iconic thermometer that bears his name, a chemistry professor at a South African university says in a U.S journal.Peter Loyson of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University says so-called “Galilean thermometers” are sealed tubes of liquid in which glass spheres float and sink with changes in ambient temperature.However, Loyson says in an article in the American Chemicals Society’s Journal of Chemical Education, although Galileo may have originated the idea in a
Sept. 6, 2012
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‘Bad Piggies’ is ‘Angry Birds’ follow-up
ESPOO (UPI) -- Rovio, the Finnish maker of “Angry Birds,” has announced a follow-up starring the popular video game’s villains, dubbing it “Bad Piggies.”The company’s “Angry Birds” game has seen re-releases in different formats and extra level packs, but a game featuring the piggish bad guys of “Angry Birds‘ might not seem on obvious choice.”We consider this the launch of a new franchise [rather than a sequel].“ Rovio Vice President Petri Jarvileh told the business magazine Fast Company.Game-pla
Sept. 6, 2012
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Voyager I poised to leave solar system
NASA's Voyager I space probe, launched 35 years ago, is about to leave the solar system and enter interstellar space, scientists say.The spacecraft has detected two changes in the surrounding expanse of empty space around it, exactly as scientist expected it to, before it enters interstellar space, The Register Web site reported Wednesday.This artists rendering provided by NASA shows This image sh
Sept. 6, 2012
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Galaxy S3 outsells iPhone 4S in U.S.
Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy S3 overtook Apple Inc.’s iPhone 4S in the U.S. smartphone market in August for the first time since the Apple gadget was released, a report showed Wednesday.“We believe this is the first month since the iPhone 4S launched in October 2011 that it was not the top-selling smartphone in the U.S. market,” said T. Michael Walkley, an analyst at Canaccord Genuity, in a report for U.S. technology review site CNET. Sales figures were not disclosed. The Galaxy S3’s emergen
Sept. 5, 2012
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Samsung takes OLED technology theft fight against LG to next round
The battle surrounding OLED technology theft between tech giants Samsung Display and LG Display is entering another round as Samsung recently filed an injunction against its rival in Seoul.According to legal circles, Samsung filed an injunction against LG at the Seoul Central District Court, claiming that its competitor needed to take responsibility for attempting to steal its core organic light-emitting diode display technology.The battle takes place as both companies are currently working on d
Sept. 5, 2012
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Apple consulted Samsung, LG phones before iPhone release: documents
Apple Inc. consulted the designs of mobile phones made by Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc., documents showed Wednesday, giving a new twist to the high-stakes patent war between the world‘s two biggest smartphone makers.Samsung and Apple have been embroiled in patent lawsuits spanning four continents as part of efforts to dominate the $219 billion global smartphone market. While courtroom battles are still in process, an Aug. 24 jury verdict in the United States dealt a blow to the
Sept. 5, 2012
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LG, Pantech set to release new LTE devices in U.S. market
Korean handset makers LG Electronics Inc. and Pantech Corp. said Wednesday they plan to introduce new smartphones that operate on the fourth-generation Long-Term Evolution network in the U.S. market within this month. LG is set to release its 5-inch Intuition via Verizon Wireless starting Sept. 6, while Pantech plans to roll out its 4.3-inch Flex via AT&T on Sept. 16, the companies said in separate press releases. As part of efforts to better cater to local users, LG said it added the “LG Tag+”
Sept. 5, 2012
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Samsung, LG, Sony shine at Berlin show
IFA needs reinvigoration to meet increasing expectations: expertsJam-packed with visitors on its opening day, the Internationale Funkausstellung appears to be a success largely thanks to the three Asian tech giants of Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and Sony showcasing their smart and mobile devices and appliances with unique designs and features.Samsung highlighted its all-new Galaxy Note 2 at an unveiling event, where it also featured Windows 8 phones that stole Nokia’s thunder as the Finn
Sept. 5, 2012
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Kakao to launch content platform: Lee
CEO says integration of mobile and social networking inevitable requirements for growthFlexibility and speed are key to innovation in the mobile technology market.These management traits are essential to keep Kakao creative and responsive to the unpredictable and rapidly changing mobile market, Lee Jae-beom, CEO of the mobile communication venture tech firm, told The Korea Herald.The company’s Kakao Talk is one example that became a worldwide hit with over 50 million users through fast decision-
Sept. 5, 2012
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Horror stories of acupuncture gone wrong
A recent study conducted by the U.K.’s National Patient Safety Agency found that there are perils to acupuncture that can lead to severe health damage, according to news reports. Acupuncture has been a medical treatment since the Chinese discovered it 2,000 years ago. The essence of acupuncture was to puncture the body at specific points that connect with “energy pathways” that link the body. Many used acupuncture as a way to cure a range of health issues including migraines, tooth aches, depres
Sept. 5, 2012
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Abuse victims find a new way to heal through horses
A horse farm in Lake Ariel, not far from Scranton, Pennsylvania, has become a place to help victims of abuse recover from the atrocities they have suffered through horse therapy, according to news reports. In 2009, a 5-year-old was savagely raped by a complete stranger, leaving her mute. Her parents tried all types of therapy, including talk therapy and art therapy, to get her to speak, but nothing worked. Her therapist Ann Cook decided to try something different. Cook had the girl spend time wi
Sept. 5, 2012
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Green tea compound may help shrink tumors
A compound in green tea -- epigallocatechin gallate -- may help combat cancer by shrinking tumors, researchers in Scotland suggest.Study leader Dr. Christine Dufes of the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and colleagues at the University of Glasgow said the team used an approach that allowed the treatment of epigallocatechin gallate delivered specifically to the tumors int
Sept. 5, 2012
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Apple announces Sept. 12 event as new iPhone anticipated
Apple Inc. (AAPL) sent out invitations to a Sept. 12 product event in San Francisco, where the company is expected to unveil a redesigned iPhone. “It’s almost here,” Cupertino, California-based Apple said in the invitation, whose image includes a ‘5’ in shadow, possibly in reference to the new product’s name. At the event, set for 10 a.m. at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Apple will introduce a
Sept. 5, 2012
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SKT holds alliance meeting in Jeju
SK Telecom, Korea’s largest mobile carrier, said that it held a meeting called “Bridge Alliance” with telecom companies in Asia Pacific in Jeju on Tuesday.The top of the agenda was boosting partnerships in Long Term Evolution roaming across the region and between alliance members.According to Wireless Intelligence, a telecom researcher, the number of LTE users worldwide is expected to grow 69 percent annually to 580 million in total by 2016.SK Telecom and CSL in Hong Kong were the first companie
Sept. 4, 2012
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Study finds beauty has benefits but plastic surgery doesn’t help
Studies conducted by separate researchers indicate a correlation between beauty and money but also that virtually nothing can be done to change a person’s beauty, even through plastic surgery, according to news reports. According to a recent study by Middle Tennessee State University researchers, real estate agents who are relatively more attractive tend to sell properties at higher prices. Sean Salter, a finance professor who co-authored the study, believes that this is because of the “halo eff
Sept. 4, 2012
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Coconut oil may help stem took decay
ATHLONE (UPI) -- Treated coconut oil could attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay and could be incorporated into dental care products, researchers in Ireland say. Study leader Dr. Damien Brady at the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland tested the antibacterial action of coconut oil in its natural state and coconut oil that had been treated with enzymes -- a process similar to digestion -- against strains of Streptococcus bacteria common in the mouth. The study found the enzyme-modif
Sept. 4, 2012