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Actor Jung Woo-sung admits to being father of model Moon Ga-bi’s child
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Wealthy parents ditch Korean passports to get kids into international school
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Man convicted after binge eating to avoid military service
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First snow to fall in Seoul on Wednesday
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Final push to forge UN treaty on plastic pollution set to begin in Busan
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Korea to hold own memorial for forced labor victims, boycotting Japan’s
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Nvidia CEO signals Samsung’s imminent shipment of AI chips
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Job creation lowest on record among under-30s
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NK troops disguised as 'indigenous' people in Far East for combat against Ukraine: report
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Opposition leader awaits perjury trial ruling
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Swiss seek science collaborator in Seoul
The Swiss Embassy is seeking to hire a Scientific Collaborator for Education, Research and Innovation. The successful candidate will work as part of an international network to assist bilateral research cooperation and Switzerland’s international strategy for education, research and innovation in Korea.Duties will include monitoring Korean education, science and innovation policy, as well as drafting corresponding reports. The role will also involve managing a network with relevant institutions
May 27, 2012
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Investors told about Pakistani coal
Pakistani Ambassador to Seoul Shaukat Ali Mukadam has spoken at a Gyeonggi Province college to inform of investment opportunities in coal mining in his country. Pakistan is estimated to have186 billion tons of coal reserves, with 175 billion tons being located in the Sindh Province alone. The site at Thar is one of the largest coal deposits in the world. The resources there have an estimated potential to generate 100,000 megawatts of electricity over a period of more than 100 years. “This resour
May 27, 2012
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Tango at Expo for Argentina’s national day
An Argentine tango great has performed at the Yeosu Expo to mark the country’s national day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea. Inaki Urlezaga performed with his company Ballet Concierto and the Hwaum Seoul Orchestra at the Expo Hall of Yeosu International Exhibition on Friday. They were joined by the Argentine bandoneonist Jorge Rutman. The bandoneon is a type of concertina that is a key instrument in most tango bands. The show titled “Aires de Buenos Aires” was choreographe
May 27, 2012
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Korean students debate for Russian prizes
The second all-Korean Russian language contest was held by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies on May 18.The university’s Institute for Russian Studies organized the second language contest for a range of prizes from Russian language training to air tickets and cash awards. Teams of two students first had to make a presentation of their impressions of Russia, then semifinalists debated the role of social networks in modern society. The finalists then debated the role of heroes in their lives. S
May 27, 2012
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British Embassy party marks Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
The British Embassy held a party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Seoul on Thursday. The event in the garden of British Ambassador Scott Wightman’s residence marked Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne. The queen became head of state of Britain and six other countries upon the death of her father, King George VI, on Feb. 6, 1952, with her coronation held on June 2 of that year. Wightman, who has been in Seoul for six months, delivered part of his celebratory speech in Korean.
May 27, 2012
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Israel campaigns to remember Olympic athletes murdered in 1972
Israeli Ambassador Tuvia Israeli has called for one minute of silence at this summer’s London Olympics in memory of Israeli athletes killed by terrorists at the 1972 Munich games. “The terrible terrorist attack at the Munich Olympics, 40 years ago, not only murdered 11 Israeli athletes, but also hurt the Olympic spirit and the hope that one day peace will be a thing for all humanity,” Israeli said. “Therefore, it is essential to remember and to remind of the Munich disaster for the younger gener
May 27, 2012
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Africa tells Korea of ‘enormous potential’ on cultural day
African nations came together in Seoul this week to mark Africa Day. The continent’s 17 nations with diplomatic missions in Korea celebrated with an evening reception on Friday at Samsung D’light in Seocho-gu and a day of cultural events from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday The annual Africa Day celebrations mark the founding in 1963 of the Organization of African Unity, which is now called the African Union and comprised of 53 member states.Senegalese Ambassador Amadou Dabo, who is dean of the African
May 27, 2012
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U.S. envoy: Radio could help N.K.
The U.S. Ambassador Sung Kim has said radio broadcasts to North Korea could be one way to open up the country.Speaking at a forum organized by the Far East Broadcasting Company in Seoul at Lotte Hotel on Thursday, Kim praised the Christian radio network’s “tireless efforts to promote religious freedom around the world.”“The U.S. government has a strong commitment to promoting religious freedom so it is only natural that we have great respect for FEBC’s work,” Kim said. The broadcaster was first
May 27, 2012
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S. Korea, Chile agree to upgrade relations to comprehensive partnership
South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan held talks with his Chilean counterpart this week and agreed to work together to elevate relations between the two countries to a comprehensive cooperative partnership, officials said Saturday.Chile was the third stop in Kim's four-nation tour of South America that already took him to Colombia and Peru. After Chile, Kim plans to visit Brazil. The Latin A
May 27, 2012
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Ceremony for new Omani Embassy
Oman’s Interior Minister Sayyid Hamoud Bin Faisal Al Busaidi and Ambassador Mohamed Salim Alharthy officially opened his country’s new embassy in Seoul on Friday. The diplomatic mission has moved from its former site in Itaewon to the new specially designed building in Jongno-gu.The opening ceremony was followed by the Oman Tourism and Culture night at the Lotte Hotel organized by the country’s Tourism Ministry. “The new embassy building strengthens the current relationship between Oman and Kor
May 25, 2012
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Korea, U.S. agree to change rules on custody of American soldiers here
Change to SOFA facilitates Korean authorities’ investigation on criminal suspectsSouth Korea and the U.S. on Wednesday agreed to measures enhancing Korea’s investigative rights in criminal cases involving U.S. soldiers.The Korea-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement Joint Committee came up with an “agreed recommendation” to amend the SOFA, which governs the legal status of some 28,500 troops stationed here.It agreed to delete a clause in the agreement which bans Korean authorities from holding U.S. su
May 23, 2012
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Korea unlikely to get waiver on EU insurance ban for Iranian crude
The European Union is unlikely to accept South Korea’s request for an exemption from its planned ban on insurance for ships carrying Iranian oil, Seoul officials said Tuesday.A failure to secure a waiver would mean Korea must halt imports from one of its major crude suppliers unless it finds an alternative source of insurance. “Our discussions (with the EU) have yet to be finished, but considering the current negotiation process, it will not be easy for us to secure an exemption,” Foreign Minist
May 22, 2012
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Rethinking diplomacy for new world order
Academy chief looks to nurture versatile communicators, plant sense of mission in prospective diplomatsKim Byung-kook, chief of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, scribbled a nesting table on paper to illustrate his projection of a new world order in 2030.The mightiest pair, hypothetically the United States and China, plays chess on the innermost table. They and several middle powers are engaged in a poker game on the intermediate tier. And the uppermost level is the stage for all partaking
May 21, 2012
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Profile of Kim Byung-kook
Kim Byung-kook, chancellor of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, is one of Korea’s leading experts on foreign policy and international politics, known for his wide connections with academics and government officials at home and abroad. After teaching political science and international relations at Korea University from 1999, Kim has taken up multiple posts at think tanks and advisory panels. Kim co-founded the East Asia Institute in 2002 and served as president until becoming the first pres
May 21, 2012
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BCCK employment workshop in Seoul
The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea is to hold an employment law workshop on May 31. The breakfast workshop will explore the latest developments in Korean employment law following recent Supreme Court decisions. The court recently ruled against Hyundai Motor’s defense of its use of outsourced suppliers, making it liable to employ the workers of the supplier. The workshop will discuss the business impact of this in terms of outsourcing and wage calculations from a CEO’s perspective.The event
May 20, 2012
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Thai Buddhists ordained in Seoul
The first ever Thai Buddhist ordination ceremony to be held in Korea took place on Sunday. The ceremony was held along with other Thai Buddhist rites and an exhibition as part of the Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul.A traditional Thai blessing dance, a demonstration of a Thai Buddhist ordination ceremony and a presentation of “Sangha Dana” were held from 2 p.m. in front of Jogye Temple. The Sangha Dana is a presentation of necessities to the community of monks, believed to yield great merits for
May 20, 2012
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Koreans seek chances for EU study
A day to discuss study and research opportunities in Europe was held at Sookmyung Women’s University on May 17. Prospective students had the chance to find out about study opportunities in 14 European countries at the event supported by the EU Delegation to Korea. Participating countries hosted booths to offer individual counseling as well as language workshops. Information on job and internship opportunities was also available.Students joined a lucky draw for gifts from each European country an
May 20, 2012
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Bangladeshi vice minister seeks better EPS
A Bangladeshi government vice minister visited Korea to discuss how to improve the welfare and number of Bangladeshi migrant workers here and other migrant issues.Secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Dr. Zafar Ahmed Khan discussed with Korean government and bank officials ways to improve the Employment Permit system and the possibility of a partnership with Probashi Kallyan Bank for easier remittances on a visit here on May 8-9.During his stay, Khan met with
May 20, 2012
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Nominations sought to award Irish abroad
The Irish Embassy is inviting nominations from people in Korea for a new award. The country’s new Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad will be bestowed upon up to 10 people each year who have who have made a sustained and distinguished service to Ireland or Irish communities overseas.This is the first year of the award, and it is expected that the first honors will be presented by the Irish President in October or November.“We would like to invite members of the Irish Co
May 20, 2012
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Omani envoy promotes Expo presence from new embassy
Omani Ambassador to Korea Mohamed Salim Alharthy has invited Koreans and international visitors to view his country’s pavilion at the Yeosu Expo. The 786-square-meter pavilion is made up of six sections ― the highlight of which, Alharthy says, is the 44-seat 4-D cinema.“The most interesting and attractive thing is the 4-D cinema that we have in the pavilion,” said Alharthy at the new Omani Embassy building in Jongno in central Seoul.“In the 4-D cinema, a person can really feel and touch the ocea
May 20, 2012
