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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Middle East’s big AI push lures Korean tech firms
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[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
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Pikki Pikki dance: Korean cheerleader dance routine takes social media by storm
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Arrival of fall calls for more outdoor festivals
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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New Zealand changes visa fees
Immigration New Zealand has established new visa fees effective immediately.The changes will only affect payments made outside New Zealand, not payments made in New Zealand dollars.“The changes are to reflect the currency exchange rates that have changed significantly in recent months,” the embassy
Sept. 4, 2011
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Voting for Danish elections in Korea
In a few weeks, Danes will flock to the ballot boxes to elect their prime minister for the next four years. Nine parties will fight for 179 seats in parliament, and two politicians will be elected from both Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Danes living in Korea who wish to vote are requested to visi
Sept. 4, 2011
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Exploring Arctic with Denmark
Denmark has mentioned Korea as an important partner for future collaboration in its new Arctic Strategy for 2011-2020.“It is no secret that the consequences of global warming are felt all over the planet, especially in the Arctic region, where global warming is proceeding twice as fast as elsewhere,
Sept. 4, 2011
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Local youngsters win art prizes from Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Embassy has honored local youngsters participating in an art exhibition in the South Asian nation.“This is very helpful in promoting understanding and friendship between the two countries,” Bangladesh Ambassador Shahidul Islam told The Korea Herald during the award ceremony last week.
Sept. 4, 2011
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Czech sci-fi makes it into Korean
Science fiction and diplomacy don’t usually overlap, but one ambassador has stepped up to introduce a translation of Czech sci-fi stories into Korean. The project is close to Czech Republic Ambassador Jaroslav Olsa, Jr.’s heart because he is a science fiction aficionado. During the 1980s to the 1990
Sept. 4, 2011
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Reclaiming the pearl of Sri Lanka
Korean companies and agencies helping create a better Sri LankaSri Lanka, the former Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is out to reclaim its moniker by rebuilding a country ravaged by war and terrorist attacks.For 26 years, the country suffered a civil war that ended in 2009 with many questions to be answe
Sept. 4, 2011
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Foreign minister heads to Paris for talks on Libya
South Korea’s top diplomat headed for France to attend a meeting of 60 world leaders and high-level envoys to map out Libya’s future as Moammar Gadhafi’s 41-year regime comes to an end, the Foreign Ministry here said Thursday. Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan, EU and Arab chiefs, the U.S. secretary of
Sept. 1, 2011
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Seoul calls for Tokyo to ‘look squarely at its past’
South Korea on Tuesday urged Japan’s new government to “look squarely at its past,” setting a brusque tone following reinforced Japanese moves to lay claim to the South’s easternmost islets of Dokdo. Japan’s parliament approved former finance minister Yoshihiko Noda as the new prime minister earlier
Aug. 30, 2011
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Gas pipeline to provide breakthrough in inter-Korean ties: GNP chief
Lee sought Russian pipeline project since taking office: GNP chiefThe purported project for Russia to pipe Siberian natural gas through North Korean territory into South Korea will help the two Koreas thaw the months-long ice and move on to a new chapter in ties, the leader of Seoul’s ruling party s
Aug. 30, 2011
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Korean embassy in Libya attacked by armed assailants
The South Korean embassy in Tripoli was attacked by armed robbers, but no one was hurt during the rioting, an official in Seoul said Monday. About 15 rioters stormed the embassy building at around 5:20 a.m. (local time) on Sunday and attempted to steal televisions and other electronic goods, but the
Aug. 29, 2011
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Voting opens for human rights logo
Nearly everybody knows that a heart represents love and a dove symbolizes peace. But what is the universal symbol for human rights? International online voting is now open to choose what will represent the issue of human rights at the United Nations and provide a visible representation for the conce
Aug. 28, 2011
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Changes to U.K. passport procedures
The British Embassy has announced changes to passport procedures.Customers applying for a British passport in Korea will continue to use the Regional Passport Processing Center (RPPC) in Hong Kong but their new passport will be printed in the United Kingdom. Effective immediately, customers will rec
Aug. 28, 2011
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EU training for Korean graduates
The European Union delegation is offering in-service training for young university graduates from Korea.This training involves practical work experience.Tasks will be equivalent to those given to junior executive-grade staff members such as compiling documents, researching and analyzing information
Aug. 28, 2011
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Learning about sports in France
On the occasion of World Athletics Championships in Daegu, the French Embassy has prepared a briefing note on educational opportunities related to sports activities in France.Prepared by the embassy’s education arm CampusFrance, Korean students in particular will find information regarding advanced
Aug. 28, 2011
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Taiwan, Korea ring bell for peace
Throughout human civilization, bell-ringing has played many different roles in music, clocks, faith celebrations and ceremonies of state. On Aug. 23, bells across the world rang along with Taiwan’s Centennial Peace Bell emphasizing the value of peace. Representative of the Taipei Mission Liang
Aug. 28, 2011
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Russia seeks strategic ties with Korea: envoy
Through both business and diplomacy, the ties between Korea and Russia have become among the nation’s most important.The next step for both countries is to enhance high-level exchanges, boost strategic cooperation and work together on issues relating to the Korean Peninsula and the international sta
Aug. 28, 2011
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Libyan changes bode well for builders
Seoul mission head Alghali assures safety of Korean businesses and workers in his countryWhile the rebels and pro-Gadhafi forces fought for control of the heart of the country, diplomatic missions all over the world flew the African country’s new flag.In Seoul on Wednesday, the Libyan mission hauled
Aug. 28, 2011
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Chinese portal staff to experience Korea
Eight officials representing China’s seven major portal sites, including SOHU, youku and 163.com, are arriving in Korea on Friday for their five-day tour to experience diverse aspects of Korean culture and economy.The Korean Culture and Information Service organized the event, and its director Seo K
Aug. 25, 2011
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Russia seeks N.K. guarantee on gas pipe
Envoy: First economic multilateral deal with Pyongyang could benefit allNorth Korea’s reclusive leader Kim Jong-il is visiting Russia this week for the first time since 2002 hoping to score political, economic and diplomatic support for several key projects. On the Russian front, the conditions were
Aug. 23, 2011
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Biography of ‘Bouncing Czech’ released in Korean
The biography of “The Locomotive,” one of the most successful runners of all time is being released in the Korean language just in time for the IAAF World Championships in Daegu.Widely regarded by sport fans and the press as the greatest runner of the 20th century, Emil Zatopek’s story was unveiled
Aug. 22, 2011