Combined, the South Korean TV makers have over 30% of the global market.

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South Korean TV network MBC said the reactor blast occurred shortly after 4pm (0700 GMT) Friday before an audience of international TV cameras, The Associated Press reported.

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After returning the taxi back to a friend and playing with being anonymous, Lee was back into his real life, starring in hugely popular South Korean TV series and making a name for himself in Hollywood.

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South Korean firm LG unveiled its laser TV technology which can project a 100in high-definition screen.

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The South Korean firm is among a number of manufacturers that have been accused of fixing prices of TV and computer monitor cathode-ray tubes.

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