All posts tagged "Koreatimes"

  • South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to reporters after being appointed an honorary ambassador for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games at a press conference in Seoul on Nov. 26. 2015. (Yonhap)
    LA Dodgers’ Ryu Hyun-jin named ambassador for 2018 Winter Games

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin has been named the honorary ambassador for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, organizers said Thursday. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher will take part in various activities promoting South Korea’s...

    • Posted November 27, 2015
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  • Kim Ki-woong (R), South Korea's chief delegate for working-level inter-Korean talks, shakes hands with his North Korean counterpart Hwang Chol at the truce village of Panmunjom on Nov. 26, 2015, at the start of the meeting to prepare for high-level government talks. (Photo provided by the Unification Ministry) (Yonhap)
    Koreas agree to hold high-level talks next month

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — South and North Korea agreed Friday to hold high-level government talks next month as they are seeking to mend strained ties following a landmark deal in August on easing military tension. The two sides...

    • Posted November 27, 2015
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    S. Korea: VW rigged emissions in 125,000 diesel vehicles

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Thursday it fined Volkswagen $12.3 million and ordered recalls of 125,522 diesel vehicles after the government found their emissions tests were rigged. Hong Dong Gon, a director at the...

    • Posted November 27, 2015
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  • EXO's "Sing For You"
    EXO to release special winter album Dec. 10

    EXO’s second special winter album, “Sing For You,” is coming Dec. 10, SM Entertainment announced Friday. The popular K-pop boy band will release the album and broadcast a live comeback show via Naver’s V App on the...

    • Posted November 27, 2015
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  • (Courtesy of Samsung via Yonhap)
    Samsung’s VR goggles sell out in S. Korea on first day

    By Brian  Han It wasn’t long ago that walking around a computer-generated fantasy world seemed so far out of reach. South Korean tech giant Samsung provides that experience for approximately $100 — that is if you can...

    • Posted November 25, 2015
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  • Students and volunteers of the East Los Angeles branch of Classroom of Love
    Disabled students and volunteers celebrate 15 yrs in Classroom of Love

    By The Korea Times Los Angeles staff The volunteers said they went to go help the children but came out as better people. The mothers heard there was a Saturday school for disabled children and came out...

    • Posted November 25, 2015
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    Assemblywoman Young Kim spreads holiday cheer, gives away 100 turkeys

    By Brian Han Nothing says Thanksgiving like a turkey, yet many of those who are less fortunate go through the holiday season without one. Assemblywoman Young Kim (R-Fullerton) looked to make a difference by giving out 100...

    • Posted November 25, 2015
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