On Dec. 5, Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95. Many people all over the world felt sad by the news. He was a great man. He was South Africa’s first black president. He worked for the rights of black South Africans. He also worked for peace.
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Dr. Seo Jae-pil was a great Korean independence activist. He also created the first Korean newspaper in 1896. And this year marks the 150th anniversary of his birth. To celebrate him, special stamps were issued in Philadelphia. The stamps will be sold at the Jaisohn Center in Philadelphia.
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A Korean girl received world attention. The 14-year-old girl will make her debut as the main character in a professional ballet show. The proud girl, named Yoon Seo-hoo, became the world’s youngest ballerina in history. She will have her premiere on December 24.
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On Nov. 15, some breaking news was heard on television. “Please save us now. We need you, Batkid!” Soon after, a little boy dressed as Batman appeared in San Francisco. He finally helped people in need! Well, what’s it all about?
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This is surprising! Recently, a special baby girl won a beauty contest! Her name is Ella Oliver. She is only nine months old now! In the picture, she is wearing a pink dress! It is said that she was chosen because of her very cute look!
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A team of Indian boys recently surprised the world! The boys won the International Basketball Festival held in Argentina. But, they had a handicap! They played without any shoes! They couldn’t afford to buy clothes or even shoes. Good job!
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Park Ji-sung is a world-famous soccer player from Korea. Recently, the greatest 25 players from Manchester United FC were revealed. Park was chosen as the 17th player! He played there for seven years from 2005. An official of the club said, “We think he always does his best!”
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A new star was born in the junior swimming world! The 12-year-old boy is second-generation Korean-Australian. Recently, a super athlete named Lee Min-hyuk won eight gold medals at a competition held in Adelaide. He even set new world record in the 100 m freestyle.
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Recently, the current chairman of Microsoft, Bill Gates, became the richest man in the United States. It is the 20th straight year! Gates’s wealth is known to be about $72 billion! How does he spend his money? He is helping the poor by running the “Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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J. K. Rowling is known as the writer of the world-famous Harry Potter series. Recently, she revealed her new plan. Now, she is writing a scenario for a new fantasy movie. Rowling said in an interview, “I’m doing my best. Please keep watch on me.”
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