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(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) Well-known trend expert tackles 10 trends on his latest book that might help South Koreans deal with the nation's economic slowdown.

Korea - Nov 13, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Well-Known Trend Expert At Seoul National University Tackles 10 Trends On His Latest Book That Could Help South Koreans Deal With Economic Slowdown

A well-known trend expert at Seoul National University is hopeful that his latest book entitled "Trend Korea 2016" will help South Koreans on how to deal with the nation's economic slowdown.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) US Defense Secretary Ash Carter (L) with South Korean Defense Minister Han Min Koo (R).

Korea - Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Defense Minister Han Min Koo Says Freedom Of Navigation In Disputed South China Sea Should Be Guaranteed

Defense Minister Han Min Koo said during a regular security meeting that South Korea's standpoint is guaranteed 'freedom of navigation' in the disputed South China Sea.

(Photo by: Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images Sports) South Korean former football player Park Ji Sung to play in the UNICEF's Match for Children at Old Trafford, United Kingdom.

K-PEOPLE - Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Former Footballer Park Ji Sung And Other Football Stars To Play In UNICEF's Match for Children

South Korean former football player Park Ji Sung is set to play in the UNICEF's Match for Children on Saturday at Old Trafford, United Kingdom. The charity match between Great Britain and Ireland and the Rest of the World will be participated by some of the biggest names in football.

(Photo by: Cameron Spencer / Getty Images News) South Korean award-winning pianist Cho Seong Jin's first album sells more than 40,000 copies four days after its release.

K-WAVE - Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Award-Winning Pianist Cho Seong Jin's First Album Sells Over 40,000 Copies Four Days After Its Release

More than 40,000 copies of Cho Seong Jin's first album were sold four days after it was made available in a number of record bars in Korea.

South Korean sports legend Park Chan Ho. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

K-PEOPLE - Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Sports Legend Park Chan Ho Is The Promotional Ambassador Of 2015 World Baseball Softball Confederation Premier 12

South Korean sports legend Park Chan Ho was chosen to be the promotional ambassador of this year's WBSC which will open in November and will be held Japan and Taiwan.

Justin Trudeau (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

World - Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Liberal Party Led By Justin Trudeau Wins Canada General Elections Ousting Conservative Stephen Harper After Almost A Decade

Conservative Party led by Stephen Harper ends its near-decade in the office after Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party won Canada general elections.

A Swiss court denies Chung Mong Joon's plea to lift six-year ban against him.  (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Korea - Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Chung Mong Joon; Slim Chance For FIFA Presidential Bid After A Swiss Court Denies Plea To Lift Six-Year Ban

A Swiss court rejected the plea of South Korean Chung Mong Joon to lift six-year ban against him. The court's rule gives Chung a slim chance for FIFA presidential bid next year.

Burning of peatland and fields in Indonesia causes heavy haze throughout Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

World - Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Haze Coming From Indonesia Spreads Across Southeast Asia Affecting Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vitenam And Philippines

More and more Southeast Asian countries are being affected by the haze coming from Indonesia. The acid haze reportedly is the result of slash-and-burn farming in Jakarta.

Rugby World Cup 2015 becomes the most commercially successful up to date since 2011. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

World - Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Rugby World Cup 2015 Commercially Successful With Value Up By 50 Percent Since 2011

Chief executive Brett Gosper considers this year's Rugby World Cup as the most commercially successful up to date with value up by 50 percent since 2011.

WHO Director-General Margaret Chan says nations could be held accountable for failure to adhere global health rules. (Author: Chatham House)

Korea - Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

World Health Organizations Says Government Could Be Held Accountable For Failure To Adhere Global Health Rules

WHO Director-General Margaret Chan says countries could be sanctioned for failure to adhere global health rules. Chan mentions South Korea for having poor health care standards that hasten the spread of MERS in the country.

South Korean pianist Cho Seong Jin wins the first prize of 17th International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition in Poland. (Author: Jialiang Gao)

K-PEOPLE - Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Pianist Cho Seong Jin Wins 17th Internatinal Frederic Chopin Piano Competition In Warsaw, Poland

21-year-old South Korean Cho Seong Jin wins the first prize of 17th International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition. Canadian and American pianists won the second and third prizes.

A survey revealed that 231 large firms in South Korea allocated 3.5 percent of their pre-tax profits for social donations last year. (Photo by Oskar Alexanderson / Flickr)

Business - Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

231 Large Companies In South Korea Adhere To Their Corporate Social Responsibilty Despite Decrease In Revenue And Profits

A survey conducted by the Federation of Korean Industries revealed that 231 large firms in South Korea allocated 3.5 percent of their pre-tax profits for social donations last year despite the decrease in revenue and profits in the past two years.

(Photo by: Ash Carter / Flickr) US Senator John McCain says deal between US and Russian militaries is

US - Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

American Senator John McCain Brands Deal Between U.S. And Russian Militaries On Air Safety Over Syria As 'Immoral'

The US and Russian militaries recently agreed to avoid flight clashes over Syria, however, US Senator John McCain says the agreement is "immoral" and a betrayal to US-backed allies.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) South Korea announced plan to build another airport in the island of Jeju.

Korea - Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Government Announces Plans To Build 2nd Airport On Jeju Island For Recent Influx Of Tourists

The South Korean government has announced its plan to build a second airport in Jeju Islanfd to accomodate the increasing number of tourists visiting the island.

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World - Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Supposedly The 'World's Ugliest Person' Talks About How A YouTube Change Her Whole Life

Lizzie Velasquez continues to inspire other people through motivational speaking. Velasquez shares how being called as the "world's ugliest person" transforms her whole life.

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