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Heavy snow alerts issued in greater Seoul area, Gangwon Province; over 20 cm of snow seen in Seoul
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Seoul blanketed by heaviest Nov. snow, with more expected
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Seoul snowfall now third heaviest on record
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Samsung shakes up management, commits to reviving chip business
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Heavy snow of up to 40 cm blankets Seoul for 2nd day
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How $70 funeral wreaths became symbol of protest in S. Korea
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Seoul's first snowfall could hit hard, warns weather agency
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Why cynical, 'memeified' makeovers of kids' characters are so appealing
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Hybe consolidates chairman Bang Si-hyuk’s regime with leadership changes
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BOK makes surprise rate cut to lift growth
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V4 Cultural specialists gather in Korea
Young cultural professionals from the four member countries of the Visegrad Group, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, visited Seoul on Sunday as part of the 2016 Korea-V4 Young Professional Cultural Exchange Camp. The week-long event, which is hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and run by Herald Corp., will take place in Seoul and Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. While in Korea they will experience the local culture and forge new friendships with Korean cultural special
July 12, 2016
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Japanese prosecutors seek 5-year sentence for S. Korean over Yasukuni bombing
Japanese prosecutors demanded a five-year jail term for a South Korean man who is suspected of detonating a bomb in a public restroom at a controversial Tokyo war shrine last year, defining his actions as an act of terrorism.The 28-year-old suspect, identified only by his surname Chon, has been indicted on charges of breaking into the premises of the Yasukuni Shrine on Nov. 23 and setting up the bomb in the public restroom. No one was hurt by the bombing.He was arrested in December shortly after
July 12, 2016
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Presidential office says it is carefully watching THAAD fallout
The presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday that it is "closely watching" for negative economic fallout from the recent decision by Seoul and Washington to deploy an antimissile system here.The statement comes amid growing fears that China, which strongly opposes the stationing of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system in South Korea, could take some retaliatory steps, including some form of economic sanctions."With regard to (China's possible) economic sanctions, we are closely w
July 12, 2016
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Jitters rise over China’s THAAD reaction
With Beijing’s rebuke showing little signs of abating over the U.S.’ envisioned THAAD stationing here, concerns are intensifying that China may take retaliatory steps that may take a substantial toll on the South Korean economy. Following last Friday’s announcement, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other officials have reacted with sharp criticism, urging South Korea and the U.S. to shelve the plan. Official media churned out editorials and articles calling for military action and economic c
July 11, 2016
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Political parties divided over diplomatic impact of THAAD deployment
South Korea's ruling and opposition parties remained divided over the latest decision to deploy an advanced U.S. missile defense system in the country, with smaller parties expressing concerns over diplomatic fallouts with China and Russia, political pundits said Monday.Last week, Seoul and Washington agreed to station the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system in South Korea to better counter Pyongyang's ever-growing missile threats. Moscow and Beijing have been opposing the move, claiming
July 11, 2016
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Uzbekistan hosts Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The Uzbek Embassy organized a seminar last week to publicize the country’s hosting of the 15th summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which was held in Tashkent in late June.The event, which saw the participation of various heads of state of Central Asian countries, is a regional platform for addressing political, security, economic and cultural issues in Eurasia. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Tajik President Emomali
July 10, 2016
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EU, Korea launch emissions trading scheme
The European Union delegation to Korea and Korea’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance launched a project last week to tackle greenhouse gas emissions as part of bilateral cooperation to curb climate change. The emissions trading scheme cooperation project -- worth over 3.5 million euros ($3.87 million) -- will run until January 2019. The EU will offer technical assistance and expertise to Korea through consultations, workshops and study visits to the EU. Through the three-year initiative, both sid
July 10, 2016
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South Africa touts wonders for tourism boost
Despite offering far-flung thrills for tourists, South Africa has been a relatively unexplored destination over the years. The country on the southernmost tip of Africa exhibits a myriad of wonders ranging from natural adventure to cultural heritage. Across its beaches, vineyards, plazas and savannas, one can find “city lights and star-studded nights, exquisite cuisines and world-renowned wines,” and hear “the roar of lions and whisper of grasslands,” according to the country’s tourism board. To
July 10, 2016
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Former Mongolian president urges N. Korea to give up nukes for economic development
Former Mongolian President Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat has said North Korea's simultaneous pursuit of nuclear weapons and economic development is an "impossible" task, adding that Pyongyang should first give up its nuclear program to seek economic growth.Ochirbat, who served as Mongolia's first directly elected president from 1990 to 1997, said economic cooperation with North Korea will be impossible, unless the reclusive state gives up its nuclear program."North Korea needs to focus on enhancing its
July 10, 2016
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Korea to offer US$135 mln to Afghanistan in coming years
Korea said Saturday that it has pledged to provide US$135 million to Afghanistan in the coming years to help the war-torn country build up the capacity of its security forces.Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung-nam made the announcement at the Warsaw summit on a NATO-led mission about Afghan security forces, the Foreign Ministry said.The ministry said Korea will contribute $45 million to Afghanistan per year from 2018 to 2020. The annual assistance accounts for 0.9 percent of its total a
July 10, 2016
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UNC revises rules to allow machine guns, recoilless rifles, mortars into DMZ
The United Nations Command has revised its armistice rules to allow South Korean and United States forces to carry machine guns, recoilless rifles and mortars into the military buffer with North Korea, a copy of the guidelines showed Sunday. The Demilitarized Zone was originally set up to be clear of heavy arms.The revision to the United Nations Regulation 551-4 recently obtained by Yonhap News Agency governs compliance with the inter-Korean armistice agreement and authorizes South Korean and U.
July 10, 2016
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French charcuterie to satiate connoisseurs
For those craving unfranchised gastronomy, France’s “charcuterie” is bringing in homegrown cookery for a pleasant surprise. The French Embassy hosted a series of events last week to promote the culinary art and science of charcuterie: preserved meat products like bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, ballotines, pates, and confit, primarily from pork.Six companies -- assisted by the French Federation of Charcuterie Producers, France Gourmet and France AgriMer -- visited Korea to introduce t
July 6, 2016
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Senior foreign ministry official leaves for Britain to discuss Brexit
A senior South Korean foreign ministry official will leave for Britain to discuss its recent decision to leave the European Union with local officials and experts, a source here said Monday.Kim Hyoung-zhin, South Korea's deputy foreign minister, will hold talks with Hugo Swire, his British counterpart, on the Brexit decision in London on Monday (local time), according to the ministry. Last month, Britons held a referendum and voted to leave the EU. Following the so-called Brexit decision, global
July 4, 2016
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U.S. Democratic Party vows to bolster alliance with S. Korea, tackle N.K. nuclear, missile programs
The U.S. Democratic Party has released the final draft of its policy platform ahead of the upcoming presidential convention, vowing to bolster the alliance with South Korea and push back against North Korean aggression."North Korea is perhaps the most repressive regime on the planet, run by a sadistic dictator. It has conducted several nuclear tests and is attempting to develop the capability to put a nuclear warhead on a long-range missile that could directly threaten the United States," the pl
July 4, 2016
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S. Korea condemns terrorist attack in Bangladesh
South Korea on Sunday strongly condemned a terrorist attack that took place last week at a restaurant in Bangladesh, vowing to join global efforts to eradicate terrorism.A total of 22 people, including two police officers, have been killed after a group of gunmen on Friday stormed the restaurant in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka and took scores of customers and restaurant workers as hostages.South Korea's foreign ministry said the government cannot hide its shock and anger over the attack in B
July 3, 2016
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U.S.-Korea military alliance upreared at reception
The Korea America Friendship Society hosted a reception Thursday to celebrate the “robust” and “comprehensive” military alliance between Korea and the U.S. and honor charitable activities by American service personnel.The annual event -- “Korea America Friendship Night” -- gathered high-ranking military officials, armed forces members, diplomats and businessmen from both sides, as some 700 guests convened at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. For their voluntary services in local communities, five
July 3, 2016
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‘Partnering Europe boon for science and innovation’
The European Union delegation on Tuesday organized a workshop to raise the profile of European research institutions here and foster future collaboration with Korean partners in science, technology and innovation. The venue at the Hamilton Hotel in Seoul was co-organized by the delegation, the National Research Foundation of Korea and government-funded research agencies in Korea. As Europe leaps forward and engages the world in science and innovation, harnessing links and carrying out joint proj
July 3, 2016
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Envoys gather for iftar dinner
Indonesian Ambassador John Prasetio on Thursday held an iftar -- a meal ceremony to mark the end of the daily Ramadan fast at sunset -- joined by several Muslim ambassadors. The event at the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul included Islamic prayers, a speech and dinner, acting as a point of convergence for the believers. Moroccan Ambassador Mohammed Chraibi, Kuwaiti Ambassador Jasem Albudaiwi, Tunisian Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nafti, Azeri Ambassador Ramzi Teymurov and Bruneian Ambassador Dato Paduka H
July 3, 2016
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'Cambodian agriculture ripe for investment'
Cambodia, a country nestled in the southern lowlands of the Indochinese Peninsula, has fertile areas that yield some of the richest agricultural products in the region. Hallmark produce such as rice, rubber, vegetables, sugar cane, cashew nuts and soybeans have been the mainstay of exports, along with livestock and aquaculture. Amid the nation’s efforts to be a middle-income economy by 2030, agriculture was chosen as a priority sector, with the government actively wooing foreign investors. Korea
July 3, 2016
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Rubio 'wholeheartedly' rejects claims against Korea-U.S. FTA
WASHINGTON (Yonhap) -- Former U.S. presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio said Friday that he "wholeheartedly" rejects claims that the free trade agreement with South Korea brought no benefits to the U.S. Senator Marco Rubio attends a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on global efforts to defeat ISIS on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., on June 28. AFP-YonhapRubio (R-FL) made the remark in a statement on his meeting Thursday with South Korean Ambassador Ahn Ho-young, just days after Re
July 2, 2016
