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KFA Revises Rules on Selecting Head Coach of Nat'l Football Team

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The Korea Football Association(KFA) has revised its regulations on selecting the head coach of the national football team in a bid to boost the competitiveness and efficiency in operating the team.  Following a meeting of its board of directors in Seoul on Tuesday, the association said that in order to ...

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Opposition Party to Protest First Couple at Gwanghwamun Rally

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The main opposition Democratic Party(DP) will stage a rally this weekend to denounce alleged influence peddling by President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon-hee and call for a special counsel probe. DP spokesperson Hwang Jung-a said Wednesday that the party will hold the rally in Seoul’s ...

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How to Register for Toys for Tots

Register for Toys for Tots, and make the holidays a time your children will never forget. We'll show you how to register for Toys for Tots.




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Motel vs. Hotel: Differences in Overnight Accommodations

Differentiating between most overnight accommodations can be simple, based on the building's location, layout, amenities and price, but several outliers blur the lines between these key differences.




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Are There Any Trillionaires? Not Yet, But We'll See One Soon

A trillion dollars is a phenomenal sum of money, equivalent to 1,000 billion dollars. It's a figure so large it's almost unthinkable, yet we find ourselves wondering: Are there any trillionaires? According to Oxfam International, the world’s first trillionaire is predicted to emerge within the next decade.




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4 Facebook Marketplace Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Facebook Marketplace has become a popular platform for buying and selling goods, from used cars to gaming systems. However, as with any online marketplace, it has also become a breeding ground for scams.




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S. Korea, 9 Other Countries Express ‘Grave Concerns’ about N. Korean Troops in Russia

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South Korea, the United States and eight other countries have expressed “grave concerns” about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia, saying Pyongyang’s direct support for Moscow’s war in Ukraine would be a “dangerous” expansion of the conflict. The top diplomats of ten countries and ...

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NATO, S. Korea and Other Indo-Pacific Partners Condemn N. Korea's Troop Deployment

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO), along with its Indo-Pacific partners, including South Korea, strongly denounced North Korea's troop deployment to Russia in support of its military offensive against Ukraine. In a statement on Friday, NATO's top decision-making North Atlantic Council(NAC) ...

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Countries That Start With 'W' and How They Got Their Names

Ever wondered how many countries start with "W"? Well, spoiler alert: You won't need many fingers to count them.




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Why Is My Steering Wheel Hard to Turn? 4 Troubleshooting Tips

You're driving out of a parking lot when you suddenly feel that you're having problems with the power steering. Learn about how to diagnose power steering problems in this article.




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How Often Should You Wash Your Car? Not Just for Aesthetics

Some people love to do it, others hate it, but washing your car could add years to its life.




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KBS and 11 Other Organizations to Take Part in K-Content Strategic Fund

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To strengthen the global competitiveness of K-contents, eleven organizations will pool their resources to create a strategic fund worth approximately 600 billion won, or over 454 million U.S. dollars. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Science and ICT announced Wednesday that ...

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Nobel Literature Prize Goes to S. Korean Han Kang for "Intense Poetic Prose"

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Anchor: South Korean author Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy made the announcement Thursday, and Han became the second South Korean ever to win a Nobel Prize and the first to attain the honor in literature. Kim Bum-soo has more.   Report: South Korean writer Han ...

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Seoul City Campaigns to Promote Standardized Korean Dish Names in Foreign Languages

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government will run a campaign to promote standardized naming of Korean dishes in foreign languages. According to city officials on Thursday, the campaign, in cooperation with the Seoul Tourism Organization and the Korea Food Service Industry Association, is set to continue through ...

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Got a Cowlick? Hair Styling Doesn't Have to Be Impossible

It's the rare person indeed who is always pleased with how their hair looks. Most of us have to fight it a little bit (or a lot) to get it the way we want it. If you have a cowlick, hair management is even more of a struggle.




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Viscose: A Versatile Fabric With Sustainable Potential

Viscose, a semisynthetic fiber, is the most common type of rayon fabric. It's become a staple in the textile industry due to its versatility and affordability. Derived from cellulose and wood pulp, viscose can mimic the luxurious feel of silk while offering the practicality of cotton.




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The Hottest Pepper in the World Is Another Puckerbutt Creation

Hot peppers are tasty and nutritious fruits (not vegetables!) that create a spicy sensation on your tastebuds. They have been a staple of spicy foods for thousands of years, but in the last half-century, scientists have developed advanced cross-breeding techniques to craft the hottest pepper in the world — hotter than nature would concoct on its own.




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The Hottest Hot Sauce in the World and 16 Runners-up

In search of the hottest hot sauce in the world, we found the bottles with the highest Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) to bring you this list of the 14 most diabolically spicy hot sauces.




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How to Remove Deodorant Stains From Clothing

You've noticed that your deodorant leaves stains on your shirt and you don't know how to take the deodorant out of your clothing. Well have no fear, you're at the right spot to learn how.




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9 Great Uses for Toothpaste Besides Brushing Your Teeth

Toothpaste is for cleaning your pearly whites, right? True, but there are other cool uses for it that you may not know about. Here are nine of them.




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Should You Turn Your AC Up When You're Not Home?

On hot summer days, is it best to turn off the AC when leaving home, turn it up or leave it as is? The answer may surprise you.




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How to Get Sap Out of Clothes: Step-by-step Instructions

Ah, tree sap: the ultimate sticky situation. Whether it's from a hike through the woods or after decorating a Christmas tree, tree sap can cling to your clothes like a magnet. Learning how to get sap out of clothes is essential, especially if you live or work near an area with a lot of trees.




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How to Get Grease Out of Clothes in 5 Easy Steps

Whether it's natural cooking oil, industrial machine grease or motor oil, grease stains can wreak havoc when they come in contact with your favorite clothing item. Read on to learn how to get grease out of clothes, including differing methods for synthetic fabrics and natural fibers.




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Lena Park Drops New EP "Stay With Me"

Singer Lena Park released her new EP "Stay With Me."The album was dropped at six p.m. Thursday, according to the singer's management Bonboo Entertainment."Stay With Me" is Park's first album...

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K-Idol's Workout Routine! "I hate leg day!"


On this week's episode of I Feel You, DJ Hyerim and NVee dive into their fitness routines, sharing the secrets behind staying in shape and the complicated relationships with personal trainers....

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When Fans Ask for a Photo and You're Not Wearing Makeup


Spook is in the air!

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NVee Meets Xander, the Self-proclaimed "Kkondae" SBN


Get ready for an unforgettable first encounter! This week on I Feel You, our regular NVee meets special DJ Xander—the ultimate non-kkondae idol sbn! From hilarious icebreakers to shared stories...

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How to Turn Off AMBER Alerts and Other Loud Notifications

You may have been awakened in the night by loud blaring noise and an alert text on your phone. Who sends these alerts, and why are you getting them?




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When Was Soccer Invented? Roots Trace Back Over 2,000 Years

Soccer, football — no matter what you call it, the world's most popular sport has a long and colorful history, from its ancient origins to its modern-day status as a global phenomenon. But when was soccer invented? How did it become the "beautiful game" that captivates millions today?




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Emotional Cancer Meets Free-Spirited Aquarius: Compatibility Breakdown

Discover the compatibility between Cancer and Aquarius in love, friendship, and relationships. Learn how their emotional and intellectual traits align or clash.




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Aquarius Moon Traits: Understanding the Emotional Landscape

Explore the Aquarius Moon's traits, emotional depth, and how it influences relationships, creativity, and personal growth in astrology. Unlock its mysterious power.




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What Does the Ace of Cups Reversed Mean in Your Tarot Reading?

Is Ace of Cups Reversed" reveals insights into blocked emotions and self-reflection in tarot readings, offering guidance on relationships and personal growth.




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Data: 1 Out of 10 Couples Who Got Married in 2023 are Multicultural Couples

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One out of ten couples who tied the knot last year were from different cultures, as the number of multicultural marriages returned to pre-pandemic levels. According to Statistics Korea on Thursday, there were 20-thousand-431 multicultural couples in 2023, up 17-point-two percent from a year ...

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Czech Delegation to Visit S. Korea for Final Contract Negotiations for Nuclear Deal

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A large delegation representing Czech power authorities will make a two-week visit to South Korea for working-level negotiations ahead of the conclusion of a final contract for the Czech nuclear power plant project.  Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power(KHNP), which was selected in July as the preferred bidder ...

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Unionized Seoul Subway Workers to Vote Friday Whether to Launch Strike

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Unionized Seoul subway workers will vote on Friday to decide whether they should launch a general strike as labor and management of Seoul's city-run subway operator are facing difficulty in negotiating wages and new hires. According to Seoul Metro, which operates subway Lines One through Eight and ...

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What is geothermal energy? - British Geological Survey

What is geothermal energy?  British Geological Survey














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Exploiting fourth-generation synchrotron radiation for enzyme and photoreceptor characterization

(Time-resolved) macromolecular crystallography at the new ESRF-ID29 beamline is described.




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Crystal structure of the incommensurate modulated high-pressure phase of the potassium guaninate monohydrate

Incommensurate phase of potassium guaninate monohydrate is the first example of a modulation in purine derivatives and of a high-pressure incommensurate crystal structure to be solved for an organic compound.




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Morphological control for hollow rod crystals of a photochromic di­aryl­ethene on spherulites by surface properties of substrates

1,2-Bis(3,5-di­methyl-2-thienyl)perfluoro­cyclo­pentene formed its own spherulites by sublimation onto the hydro­philic surfaces of the (0001) planes of α-quartz and sapphire substrates. The formation of different morphologies of these spherulites was attributed to the surface properties of each substrate. Depending on the morphology of the spherulites, hollow rod crystals with cross sections of different sizes and shapes and branching structures were generated on the surfaces of the spherulites.