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South Korean President Park Geun-Hye (credit: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

South Korean Pres. To Discuss Trade, Tourism With Villaraigosa, Gov. Brown

After a stop in Washington, South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye is scheduled for a sit-down Thursday with California Gov. Jerry Brown and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/09

Hyun-Jin Ryu wins his MLB debut for the Dodgers, April 7, 2013. (credit: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images Sport)

Ryu Wins 1st MLB Game As Dodgers Sweep Pirates. 6-2

Hyun-Jin Ryu earned his first major league victory, shrugging off a two-run homer in the first inning by Andrew McCutchen and pitching the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.

2013/04/07

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Valentine’s Traditions From Around The World

With Valentine’s Day coming up, it can be interesting to learn the different Valentine’s Day traditions that vary with each country. The day that honors love is celebrated in different ways around the globe.

2013/01/22

South Korea's starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin throws against Cuba in the first inning of the men's baseball final at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 23, 2008.  AFP PHOTO / OMAR TORRES (

Agent Scott Boras Confident Korean Pitcher Ryu Will Sign With Dodgers

Ryu Hyun-Jin grew up in South Korea dreaming of playing in his country’s professional baseball league. Once he achieved that, he developed a new goal — to pitch in the United States for a major league team.

2012/11/15

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City Council Questions Port Director On $200K Party Exposed By CBS2 News

The director of the Port of L.A. Tuesday had to explain to the L.A. City Council why she spent nearly $200,000 to wine and dine people at a lavish party, which was exposed by a CBS2 News investigation.

2011/11/23

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Port Of LA Spends Nearly $200K On Party

While the City of L.A. is laying off workers and cutting back services, we uncovered one city agency spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a party. And we obtained the video to prove it.

2011/10/27

US Trade Representative Ron Kirk (credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Port Of LA Opens To South Korea, Panama, Columbia In Trade Pacts

U.S. Ambassador Ron Kirk toured the port while touting the benefits of trade agreements as a key factor in boosting local jobs.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/08/16

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Sony Continues To Restore PlayStation Service After Massive Security Glitch

Sony Corp. plans to restore access to its PlayStation Network and Qriocity movie and music services in the U.S., Europe and Asia — with the exception of Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea — by the end of the week.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/05/31

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Man Charged With Killing Childhood Friend From S. Korea

A Southern California man has been charged with the shooting death of a childhood friend visiting from South Korea.

2011/01/28

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Gunmen Kill 2 In Car At Stop Sign

Authorities are looking for gunmen who fired into a car as it halted for a stop sign in south Los Angeles County, killing two men and injuring a third.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2010/12/24

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Koreatown Residents React To Tension Overseas

North Korea shot dozens of rounds of artillery onto a populated South Korean island near their disputed western border Tuesday, military officials said, setting buildings on fire and prompting South Korea to return fire and scramble fighter jets.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2010/11/23

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