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[Feature] Constant competition drives Koreans to despair
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Korea’s hostility to short selling may scare global investors away
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First lady likely to escape 'Dior bag' indictment
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So many epic performances, so few places to hold them
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Celltrion eyes new production plant, aims for W5tr in sales
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HD Hyundai, Hanwha on edge as KDDX probe nears conclusion
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Court upholds stripping license of taxi driver who repeatedly overcharged foreign passengers
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Not just deepfake porn, concerns rise over 'cyberflashing’
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[Graphic News] How to use emergency descent device
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S. Korea defender Kim Min-jae apologizes for action after recent World Cup qualifier
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[Herald Interview] International Red Cross ready to aid inter-Korean humanitarian projects
The International Committee for the Red Cross is committed to assisting humanitarian projects between the two Koreas amid their conciliatory efforts, even as it copes with the consequences of some of the world’s most calamitous man-made crises, said the chief of the Switzerland-based organization in Seoul last week. Peter Maurer, the president of the ICRC, came to Korea from June 4-5 to strengthen cooperation with Seoul by drawing the country’s continuing contributions and raising its public awa
June 11, 2018
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[US-NK Summit] ‘North Korea reform on human rights essential at Singapore summit’
Ahead of the historic summit between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday, a coalition of human rights organizations from around the world sent a letter to the communist leader, urging him to undertake “meaningful reforms” to reverse the grave human rights situation in the country. Trump and Kim are due to hold talks -- the first-ever between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader -- in Singapore, with Trump describing the summit as a “one
June 11, 2018
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[Contribution] EU protects data for strengthened privacy, business opportunities
The recent Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal made us realize how important strong data protection rules are for the society as a whole, including for the very functioning of the democratic process. These and other developments have shown that the protection of privacy is crucial, both as an individual right and democratic imperative as well as economic necessity.Without consumers’ trust in the way their data is handled, our data-driven economies will not thrive.The General Data Protection Reg
June 11, 2018
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UK elicits global cooperation on clean growth
The United Kingdom is committed to simultaneously spurring national economic development and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring clean growth and the supply of affordable energy for businesses and consumers, according to the UK Embassy in Seoul. At the same time, it added that it was seeking to elicit international collaboration.“Achieving clean growth, while ensuring an affordable energy supply for businesses and consumers, is at the heart of the UK’s Industrial Strategy,” the embassy re
June 11, 2018
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Seoul Square illuminations to mark 55th anniversary of EU-Korea relations
The facade of the Seoul Square building is illuminated with images celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations between the European Union and Korea from Friday to Tuesday, after 8 p.m. (European Union External Action)Until Tuesday, the facade of the Seoul Square building is being illuminated in the evening with images celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations between the European Union and Korea. The anniversary is being celebrated under the theme of “connectivity” between European and Asian
June 4, 2018
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Latvia, Korea sign MOU on seafarers’ certificates
Latvian Ambassador to Korea Peteris Vaivars (left) poses with participants at an event to sign a memorandum of understanding at the embassy in Seoul on Wednesday. (Latvian Embassy)The Latvian Embassy in Seoul held a ceremony Wednesday to sign a memorandum of understanding between Latvia and Korea on the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates.Latvia’s chairman of the board of the Maritime Administration, Janis Krastins, signed the document, alongside Korea’s director general of the Shippin
June 4, 2018
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Security experts discuss how EU can facilitate NK denuclearization
The European Union Delegation to Korea hosted a panel seminar on the security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula and EU-Korea partnership on May 28, joined by high-profile experts, scholars and former and current diplomats. The event, “Towards Peace on the Korean Peninsula and the EU-ROK Partnership,” at Seoul Square Building, also marked the launch of the Korea Foundation-Vrije Universiteit Brussel Korea Chair. Participating discussants included EU Ambassador to Korea Michael Reiterer; Director G
June 4, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Mexico, Korea can blaze trail in global free trade regime’
Mexico offers attractive options for foreign investors backed by ambitious reforms undertaken over the last five years, and looks to further harness synergies with Korean enterprises with a free trade agreement on the horizon, according to the chief of a Mexican state agency for internationalization, trade and investment. “Mexico is open for business. We are a country that for the last 30 years has chosen a path of trade and investment, internationalization, opening and liberalizing our market,”
June 4, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘South African tourism fosters inclusive economy, society’
South African Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom (right) and Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe ring the bell signaling the start of the 2018 African Travel Indaba on May 8 at the Durban International Convention Center. (Joel Lee/The Korea Herald)DURBAN, South Africa -- Holding his deputy minister’s hands, South African Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom boisterously rang the bell that signaled the launch of the 2018 African Travel Indaba in Durban in early May. The continent’s largest tourism trade sho
May 28, 2018
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UK Embassy celebrates Queen’s birthday, royal wedding
British Ambassador to Korea Simon Smith (left) raises a glass with Democratic Party Rep. Park Young-sun, who heads the Korea-UK parliamentary friendship group; Rep. Kim Seang-tae of the Liberal Korea Party (second from right); and Interior and Safety Minister Kim Boo-kyum, at the Queen Elizabeth’s 92nd birthday party reception at the envoy’s residence in Seoul on Thursday. (Joel Lee/The Korea Herald)The British Embassy in Korea marked the 92nd birthday of Queen Elizabeth at the ambassador’s resi
May 28, 2018
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Post-reform Argentine economy ripe for foreign investments, trade
The Argentine government has carried out reforms to enhance its economic competitiveness, and awaits stronger and more balanced trade with Korea, Argentina’s top envoy to Korea said last week. “The administration of President Mauricio Macri has reconstructed our business environment, reestablished trust and recovered our credibility for international investors,” Ambassador Jorge Roballo said at a National Day reception in Seoul on May 23. “As a result, we have experienced seven consecutive quart
May 28, 2018
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Azerbaijan diversifies economy, ups cooperation with Korea
Azerbaijan is rapidly modernizing and diversifying its economy, increasing its potential in transport, logistics, tourism and agricultural developments across the South Caucasus and Eurasia, and enhancing cooperation with Korea on all fronts, according to the country’s top envoy here.The Azerbaijani Embassy in Korea marked the centenary anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (1918-20), a short-lived nation-state precursor to the modern-day Republic of Azerbaijan, at a National Day rec
May 28, 2018
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Canadian tapped as new UNC deputy commander
For the first time in history, a senior Canadian military officer will help steer the United Nations force in Korea as deputy commander, announced Canada’s Department of National Defense.Lt. Gen. Wayne Eyre will become the first non-American general to hold the post at the United Nations Command since the multinational force was established 68 years ago to thwart communist aggression during the 1950-53 Korean War. Eyre’s new assignment comes as United States President Donald Trump and North Kore
May 21, 2018
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Bangladesh lures investments across lucrative sectors
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, Embassy of Bangladesh and Korean public institutions jointly held the first Bangladesh Investment Seminar in Seoul on Friday, with the aim of attracting global capital to the booming, lucrative South Asian market.The three-hour event was attended by BIDA executive chairman, Kazi M. Aminul Islam, Bangladeshi Ambassador to Korea Abida Islam, and senior officials from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources as well as the Banglad
May 21, 2018
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Georgia marks 100th anniversary of Democratic Republic
The Georgian Embassy last week celebrated the centennial anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Georgia, the nation’s first modern, democratic state established on May 26, 1918 and lasting through Feb. 25, 1921.“This year, all Georgians throughout the world share the festive spirit of this very special occasion in our country’s millennialong history,” said Georgian Ambassador to Korea Otar Berdzenishvili in a speech at a reception in Seoul on May 15. “The declaration of independence 100 years
May 21, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea should commiserate with Palestinian suffering for its peace, justice’
South Koreans should empathize with the plight of the Palestinians under Israeli occupation as the country seeks peaceful coexistence with North Korea, and deals with Japan to redress lingering injustices from the colonial occupation, said the head of nongovernmental organization Help Syria in an interview. Abdul Wahab, who established the NGO dedicated to aiding Syrians under the Syrian government’s brutal oppression, took part in a protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Seoul on May 14 aga
May 21, 2018
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Trump names Admiral Harry Harris new US ambassador to South Korea
US President Donald Trump on Friday named Harry Harris, current commander of the US Pacific Command, his first ambassador to South Korea at a critical diplomatic juncture on the Korean Peninsula.The White House made the announcement just weeks ahead of a nuclear summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and days ahead of a meeting in Washington between Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in.Harris was reported to be Trump’s pick last month after initially being tapped as the
May 19, 2018
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ASEAN’s scrumptious seafood promoted in Korea
The ASEAN-Korea Center organized the ASEAN Trade Fair at Coex and Trade Tower from Wednesday to Friday, introducing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ rich and diverse seafood products and developing business networks between Southeast Asian and Korean seafood companies. The event occurred as part of the Seoul International Seafood Show 2018, the country’s largest seafood exhibition. “As (among) the world’s biggest seafood consumers per person, Korea needs to attract more foreign export
May 18, 2018
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Mexican Garden opens at Suncheon Bay National Garden
The Mexican Embassy in Seoul, in collaboration with Mexican company Grupo Promax, opened the Mexican Garden inside the Suncheon Bay National Garden in South Jeolla Province.The garden covering an area of 900 square meters symbolizes the convergence of ancient and modern Mexican civilizations in vibrant colors. Rows of dahlias, Mexico’s national flower, palm trees and other national plants decorate the site atop a grass-covered stone structure, the embodiment of the Mayan Kukulkan pyramid. Colorf
May 18, 2018
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Azerbaijan illuminates catwalk with national costumes
In a proud demonstration of the nation’s wearable heritage, the Azerbaijani Embassy in Korea marked the centenary anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (1918-20), a short-lived nation-state precursor to the modern-day Republic of Azerbaijan, by showcasing the vibrant colors and tapestries of its traditional costumes. “Azerbaijan’s national dresses are the results of long and complicated historical processes in the nation’s cultural and intellectual developments,” Azerbaijani Ambassad
May 18, 2018