All posts tagged "topstories"

  • In this aerial photo, rescue workers search for survivors in an area devastated by a massive landslide which swept through residential areas in Hiroshima, western Japan, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. A several people died and at least a dozen were missing after rain-sodden hills in the outskirts of Hiroshima gave way early Wednesday in several landslides. (AP Photo/Kyodo News)
    Landslides in Japan kills at least 36, including 1 Korean

    (Yonhap) — A South Korean man was confirmed dead and his wife seriously injured in deadly landslides that have hit the outskirts of the western Japanese city of Hiroshima, a government official said Thursday. The couple in...

    • Posted August 21, 2014
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  • Seoul's Hae Chan Choi (21) is greeted by teammates after hitting a two-run home run off Tokyo pitcher Takuma Takahashi in the second inning of a International semi-final baseball game against Tokyo at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Korea beats Japan, advances to LLWS international final

    South Korea defeated defending Champion Japan in Little League World Series (LLWS) action on Wednesday. Following a 29-year absence, South Korea has made it all the way to the international championship game. Hwang Jae-young hit a go-ahead solo...

    • Posted August 20, 2014
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  • Police arrest a man as they disperse a protest in Ferguson, Mo., early Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. On Saturday, Aug. 9, a white police officer fatally shot unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was black, in the St. Louis suburb. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
    Koreans fearful as Ferguson riot escalates

    By Jane Han Korean residents in the embattled Missouri city of Ferguson are beginning to feel a direct threat in their everyday lives as looting and violence intensify in a neighborhood with nearly two dozen Korean businesses....

    • Posted August 20, 2014
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    Dozens of foreign English teachers arrested on drug charges

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — Thirty-seven people, many of them foreigners staying in South Korea as English teachers, have been arrested and booked on charges of smuggling, trading and consuming marijuana, police said Wednesday. Those arrested included a South...

    • Posted August 20, 2014
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  • Bayer 04 Leverkusen's Heung-Min Son of South Korea is lifted by teammate Hakan Calhanoglu after Son scored the his teams third goal against FC Copenhagen during the Champions League play-offs first leg soccer match at Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Polfoto, Jens Dresling)
    Son Heung-min scores the winner for Leverkusen

    Son Heung-min scored the decisive goal to put Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the driver’s seat to reach the UEFA Champions League group stage. Shortly before the break, Son neatly finished off the inside of the left post to...

    • Posted August 19, 2014
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  • Pope Francis blesses upon arrival for the Closing Holy Mass of the 6th Asian Youth Day at Haemi Castle in Seosan, south of Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, Pool)
    Why did pope excite Koreans so much?

    A renowned psychiatrist says it’s the same reason Koreans are pouring in to see the record-breaking movie about Admiral Yi Soon-shin – “Koreans are longing for a charismatic leader.” By Kang Hyun-kyung Pope Francis enjoyed a rock-star...

    • Posted August 19, 2014
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    Tang Wei is officially married to Korean director

    (Yonhap) – Chinese actress Tang Wei, 34, best known for her role in the Ang Lee film, “Lust, Caution,” and South Korean director Kim Tae-yong, 44, have tied the knot in an official wedding ceremony. The ceremony was held...

    • Posted August 19, 2014
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