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Mon, August 19, 2019 | 04:55

Not exercising worse for health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease

Research has found that being fit can lead to a longer life, and that being sedentary is even deadlier than some diseases. According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, not exercising is more harmful to human health than smoking, diabetes, or heart disease. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic studied 122,007 patients from January 1, 1991 to December 31, 2014, making th...

Choi Won-suk | 2018-10-28 10:57

South Korea exhumes remains of soldiers in DMZ

South Korea exhumed the remains of two soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) during its demining operation this week, the South's defense ministry said on Thursday.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-10-28 09:50

Sun, sea and microplastics: French Riviera hit by plastic pollution

French scientists believe that microplastics are now widespread in the Mediterranean sea, posing significant health, environmental and economic risks, according to a long-term study.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-10-25 15:17

New study finds microplastics in 90% of salt

Researchers from South Korea and Greenpeace East Asia have found that 90% of table salt sold around the world are contaminated with microplastics.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-10-25 10:35

Migrants halted on bridge at Mexico border

Hundreds of Central American migrants remain camped on a bridge separating Guatemala and Mexico on Saturday, as efforts to halt a trek north by the caravan gathered pace under U.S. pressure.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-10-22 12:55

ON THE SPOT - Itaewon Global Village Festival

This year's Itaewon Global Village Festival was held on Oct. 13-14. The first episode of 'ON THE SPOT' shows you a fun mix of Korean and foreign culture at this event, a must-go gathering for expats in Seoul.

Lee Min-young | 2018-10-16 11:51

France could help North Korea denuclearize

France is ready to help in North Korea's denuclearization efforts, but Pyongyang must first show some detailed commitments and real desire to dismantle its nuclear and ballistic arsenal, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (October 15).

Choi Won-suk | 2018-10-16 10:46

Experts skeptical of Pompeo's North Korea gains

While U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hailed "significant progress" in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the weekend and said the sides were "pretty close" to agreeing details for a second summit between Kim and President Donald Trump, experts on East Asian politics are skeptical.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-10-10 11:14

Kim Jong-un invites the Pope to Pyongyang

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has invited Pope Francis to become the first pontiff to visit the state. The invitation will be delivered by the South Korean president.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-10-10 10:18

Indonesia tsunami death toll may hit thousands

The death toll from Indonesia's twin disaster of a major earthquake and tsunami may end up in the thousands, officials say, and the affected area may be bigger than initially thought.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-10-01 10:15

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