Articles by 로컬편집기사
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Free checkups to be given to multiracial children
The Korean Medicine Service Team Abroad, a group of young Oriental medical doctors, will be providing free medical examinations for children of multiethnic families through Sunday at the Seoul Character/Licensing Fair in Coex, Seoul. At the festival dedicated to children’s welfare and fun, the doctors will provide free examinations on atopic dermatitis, rhinitis and various allergic reactions. The
Technology July 21, 2011
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Ewha hospital wins JCI accreditation
Ewha Womans University Medical Center earned accreditation from Joint Commission International on Monday. The hospital said it was tested on a total of 1,221 factors and passed. The JCI evaluation categories range from price to safety, hygiene, technology, facilities and more.The approval from the internationally acclaimed medical facility evaluation organization will allow the hospital to expand
Technology July 21, 2011
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Half-Korean brothers get citizenship
Two half-Korean basketball players playing in Korea’s top division basketball league have acquired Korean citizenship, the Justice Ministry announced on Thursday.Moon Tae-young and his elder brother Tae-jong, who were born to an American farther and a Korean mother, received dual citizenship status in accordance with the revised immigration law, the ministry said.Moon Tae-young (left) and his brot
More Sports July 21, 2011
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New manager Yoo ready for action
He’s back. Former national team midfielder Yoo Sang-chul returned to top-flight football after being appointed as the new manager of Daejeon Citizen FC last week.Speaking at his first news conference Wednesday, Yoo said he was ready for a new challenge. Yoo Sang-chulBut the 39-year-old admitted that he has a huge task to rebuild and reshape the team. He knew that his appointment came at a difficul
Soccer July 21, 2011
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Banks’ foreign exchange deposits rise in first half
Korean banks’ foreign currency deposits rose in the first half on solid exports and prospects that the local currency’s sharp ascent may ease soon, industry data showed Wednesday.Foreign currency-denominated deposits at five major banks amounted to $14.56 billion as of end-June, up $2.27 billion from the end of last year, according to industry data.The rise came even as the local currency apprecia
July 20, 2011
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Taliban deny that their leader is dead
KABUL (AP) ― Taliban spokesmen are denying reports that the insurgent group’s leader Mullah Omar is dead.Zabiullah Mujahid told the Associated Press on Wednesday that a text message sent to journalists on his behalf was fake and the result of a phone hack.Rumors spread that Mullah Omar had died when an earlier text message allegedly sent from Mujahid announced on behalf of the group that the “Amir
World News July 20, 2011
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Chinese great Yao Ming retires from basketball
SHANGHAI (AP) ― Yao Ming has made it official Wednesday, telling a packed news conference in his hometown that a series of foot and leg injuries have forced him to retire from basketball.“I will formally end my career,” said Yao, the 7-foot-6 center who became a household name in China before starting his NBA career with the Houston Rockets as the top draft pick in 2002.Yao played eight seasons in
More Sports July 20, 2011
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Son shines in German preseason
New season brings new aspirations, and for Bundesliga club Hamburg their teenage striker Son Heung-min is a new inspiration.Thanks to the young South Korean, the Hamburg SV continued their successful preseason campaign by defeating league rivals Bayern Munich 2-1 in Mainz on Tuesday. Playing against the world’s top footballers, such as Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben and France international Frank R
Soccer July 20, 2011
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‘Blade Runner’ earns Daegu ticket
Double amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius qualifies for athletics worldsWith less than 40 days to go until the kickoff of the World Athletics Championships, Daegu is gearing up to make the biennial event a unique competition. And it is now looking certain to be a special event with double amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius expecting to compete in the men’s 400-meter race. The South African, who is nick
July 20, 2011
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Uruguay clips Peru to reach final
LA PLATA, Argentina (AP) ― Luis Suarez scored in the 53rd and 58th minutes to lead Uruguay past Peru 2-0 on Tuesday and into the Copa America final.Uruguay, which reached the semifinals of last year’s World Cup, will be looking for a record-15th Copa America title in Sunday’s final against either Paraguay or Venezuela, which meet in the other semifinal Wednesday in Mendoza. The final will be playe
More Sports July 20, 2011
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Isinbayeva to make Diamond League debut
STOCKHOLM (AP) ― Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva will make her Diamond League debut at the DN Galan meet in Stockholm on July 29.Isinbayeva took a break from competition last year and skipped the inaugural Diamond League season. The world record-holder made her season debut in Belgium last weekend, jumping 4.60 meters to win a meet in Heusden ― her first outdoor competition since September
More Sports July 20, 2011
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China’s military edge growing: Taiwan
TAIPEI (AP) ― Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says China’s military advantage over the island is increasing, amid Beijing’s attempts to block foreign forces from intervening in a possible conflict.In its annual defense report, released Tuesday, the ministry says China’s declared 2010 defense expenditures of $77 billion dwarfed Taiwan’s $9 billion, but that the actual Chinese outlay may have exceeded $20
World News July 19, 2011
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Chavez will run in 2012 vote: aide
CARACAS (AP) ― An aide to Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez said Monday that there is no doubt the president will run for re-election next year despite his struggle with cancer.The remark by Finance Minister Jorge Giordani came as Chavez was in Cuba undergoing cancer treatment.“There’s no doubt he’s going to be there in the 2012 elections, and afterward for many more years,” Giordani said in an interv
World News July 19, 2011
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Indians sweep doubleheader
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ― The night was hot and the air was thick, and Fausto Carmona didn’t care. He needed to take his time, between every pitch, and carefully focus on each throw.The Indians were more than happy to let the big right-hander work whatever way he wanted to.Lou Marson hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning and Cleveland completed a doubleheader sweep with a 6-3 win over the Mi
Baseball July 19, 2011
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Clarke celebrates Open triumph
SANDWICH, England (AP) ― Darren Clarke’s bleary, bloodshot eyes told it all.The party began shortly after he walked off the 18th green at Royal St. George’s with the claret jug in hand. Beer and red wine flowed through the night, the revelry not letting up until Clarke had to return Monday morning for a few more interviews and some picture-taking at the spot where he tapped in the final putt to wi
Golf July 19, 2011
