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KOREA: SEOUL: TRIAL OF FORMER PRESIDENT CONTINUES
Korean/Nat
The former President of South Korea, Roh Tae-Woo has refused to enter the witness ox ager for government projects.
His decision appears to be part of a new defence tactic to attack prosecutors who they allege are politically...
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NKorean defectors allege aid does not reach those in need in NKorea
1. Wide of the presser
2. Close-up of Sohn Jung-hoon, secretary of the Committee for Democratisation of North Korea
3. Reporters
4. Wide pan of the presser
5. SOUNDBITE: (Korean) Sohn Jung-hoon, secretary of the Committee for...
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ASIA STOCKS FALL AS ITALY AND SPAIN BOND COSTS RISE
Fears that Europe's debt crisis is morphing from Greece to engulf bigger economies such as Spain and Italy sent Asian stock markets lower on Thursday.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index tumbled 1.9 percent, also hit by a stronger yen which erodes...
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General rebukes South's handling of boat crew, reacts to Park's speech
North Korea claimed on Saturday that South Korea had "kidnapped" three of its fisherman in an incident in the Yellow Sea.
In a series of complaints issued by the Vice Chief of General Staff of the Korean People's Army, the South was...
TED Talks
Hanna Rosin: New data on the rise of women
Hanna Rosin reviews startling new data that shows women actually surpassing men in several important measures, such as college graduation rates. Do these trends, both US-centric and global, signal the "end of men"? Probably not -- but...
SciShow
Secrets of the Vampire Squid
This week in SciShow News, Hank tells us about some weird science, including a squid that's not a squid, animals that can talk, and new insights into how you can mess up your body much faster and for much longer than you ever thought...
TED Talks
Hans Rosling: The best stats you've ever seen
You've never seen data presented like this. With the drama and urgency of a sportscaster, statistics guru Hans Rosling debunks myths about the so-called "developing world."
PBS
Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?
As our South Korean friends can confirm, video games can most definitely be a spectator sport. But will they ever catch on in a huge way in the good ol' U.S. of A?
TED Talks
Paul Romer: The world's first charter city?
Back in 2009, Paul Romer unveiled the idea for a "charter city" -- a new kind of city with rules that favor democracy and trade. This year, at TED2011, he tells the story of how such a city might just happen in Honduras ... with a little...
TED Talks
TED: My escape from North Korea | Hyeonseo Lee
As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee thought her country was "the best on the planet." It wasn't until the famine of the 90s that she began to wonder. She escaped the country at 14, to begin a life in hiding, as a refugee...
TED Talks
TED: What I learned as a prisoner in North Korea | Euna Lee
In March 2009, North Korean soldiers captured journalist Euna Lee and her colleague Laura Ling while they were shooting a documentary on the border with China. The courts sentenced them to 12 years of hard labor, but American diplomats...
Crash Course
Ford, Carter, and the Economic Malaise Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the economic malaise that beset the United States in the 1970s. A sort of perfect storm of events, it combined the continuing decline of America's manufacturing base and the oil shocks of 1973 and...
TED Talks
TED: The state of the climate crisis in 2021 | Climate Action Tracker
2021 is a critical year for climate change. According to the Paris Climate Agreement, governments must decide now on how to reduce the amount of carbon they pump into the atmosphere in order to avoid the most devastating consequences of...
SciShow
3 Ways We Could Get Clean Energy from the Moon
There are renewable energy sources here on Earth, but to meet our clean energy needs we should consider every possible option, including the Moon.
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Seoul: Music, Culture, and Sports
Seoul, South Korea:"From this peninsula located in Central America we will travel to Seoul, a bustling city full of history and culture."
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Only In South Korea 11 - Heat Bar Escape in Extreme Weather
Heat Bar Escape in Extreme Weather:Customers seek refuge in a bar made of ice blocks to escape extreme weather conditions, highlighting creative solutions to combat the heat.
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Only In South Korea 15 - Hula Hoop for a Vigorous Workout
Hula Hoop for a Vigorous Workout:Explore the new and improved hula hoop designed to give the stomach a vigorous workout, combining fitness and fun.
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South Korean Scientists Develop DNA Barcode to Replace Traditional Barcodes
A group of South Korean scientists has developed an innovative DNA barcode system that can be sprayed onto consumer products, replacing traditional barcode stickers. This breakthrough technology provides a secure and tamper-proof method...
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Only In South Korea 12 - Bears' Giant Ice Block Treats
Bears' Giant Ice Block Treats:Zookeepers treat bears to giant ice blocks filled with fruit and fish, offering a refreshing and enriching experience for the animals.
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Only In South Korea 8 - Pyjama Day at the Office
Pyjama Day at the Office:In South Korea, employees arrive at the office on a Friday morning only to change back into pajamas, showcasing a unique workplace tradition.
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Only In South Korea 13 - Interactive Exhibit with Asian Brown Bears
Interactive Exhibit with Asian Brown Bears:Children are encouraged to interact with Asian brown bears in an endangered animal exhibit, fostering awareness and education.
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Only In South Korea 7 - Talking Elephants Surprise
Talking Elephants Surprise:A zookeeper unexpectedly teaches elephants to sit, stand, and perform simple tricks, challenging preconceived notions about elephant communication.
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Only In South Korea 5 - Cloned Dog Recognition
Cloned Dog Recognition:'Time' magazine recognizes a cloned dog as one of the most amazing inventions in 2005, highlighting advancements in cloning technology.
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Only In South Korea 3 - Kim Lookalike Challenges
Kim Lookalike Challenges:Being a Kim lookalike comes with unexpected challenges, including assassination attempts and the pressure to solve the country's problems.