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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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[Exclusive] Democratic Party of Korea forms US election task force
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Man arrested 16 years after murdering girlfriend, hiding body in cement
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[Grace Kao] NewJeans fights Hybe for their survival
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NK nuclear test 'possible' around US election in Nov., says Yoon aide
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[News Focus] Ex-Moon aide slammed from both sides over remarks on leaving Koreas divided
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What will Yoon, Han talk about at dinner?
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ANZAC Day dawn service next week
The Australian and New Zealand Embassies will be holding ANZAC Day dawn service on April 25 at the War Memorial Museum.This year will be an especially large event attended by a sizeable number of Australian and New Zealand Korean War veterans and visiting dignitaries. The service will be followed by a gunfire breakfast at the same venue. All are invited to join the service and there are also some
April 17, 2011
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Malaysian palm oil’s big future in Korea
Malaysian Plantation Industries and Commodities minister opened the inaugural Malaysia-Korea Palm Oil Trade Fair and Seminar last week. “Korea has demonstrated a wide acceptance for palm oil with 21 percent of the country’s oil and fats industry accounted by palm oil,” said Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok.He also noted that there is room for growth as the Korean biodiesel mandate stipulates a 2 pe
April 17, 2011
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New Swiss honorary consul in Busan
Honorary consuls are an integral part of any two countries’ diplomatic relations.While ambassadors generally serve in a foreign country for 3-5 years, honorary consuls are there for a longer period of time.The Swiss Embassy recently welcomed Busan’s newest honorary consul while thanking the previous honorary consul who served for almost two decades representing Switzerland’s interests in the port
April 17, 2011
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Making medical tourism the nation’s next big industry
Almost two years ago, local authorities decided to promote the nation’s medical industry for international visitors looking for treatment.During the last 20 years, the private healthcare systems of a number of countries including Korea have developed rapidly with leading medical centers reaching equivalent levels to those in the United States, Canada and Europe. “We have globally competitive medic
April 17, 2011
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Indian Cultural Center opens its doors
Starting from humble beginnings, center plans to grow with KoreansIndian culture is rich and diverse and, as a result, is unique in its very own way. The cultures of India are an amalgamation of languages, religions, dance, music, architecture and food spread all over the Indian subcontinent with traditions that are several millennia old.Now, Indian culture has found a home in Korea with the openi
April 17, 2011
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Korea, U.S. agree to make best efforts for early ratification of free trade pact
(LEE-CLINTON TALKS — President Lee Myung-bak shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton before their talks at Cheong Wa Dae on Sunday. Yonhap News)President Lee Myung-bak and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed Sunday to make best efforts to have a free trade pact between the two allies ratified at an early date and to work closely together in dealing with North Korea, th
April 17, 2011
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Clinton due in S. Korea to discuss N. Korea, mutual interests
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was to arrive Saturday in South Korea to meet with senior officials here and discuss ways to bring a disciplined North Korea back to dialogue and put an end to its growing nuclear ambitions.The trip, her first since last July to this Asian ally with strengthening ties to the United States, comes after she attended a round of talks of foreign ministers from N
April 16, 2011
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S. Korea to spend $500m to aid Afghanistan
South Korea will be spending $500 million within the next five-year period to increase its contribution to ongoing international peacekeeping efforts in Afghanistan, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry announced Friday following the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Berlin. Revamping its Afghan strategy, Washington has been broadening the mission to include pressure on neighboring Pakistan in a bid to roo
April 14, 2011
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Impressions of Norway at Samgakji Station
The Norwegian Embassy has opened a photo presentation at Samgakji Station that will run for three years. The images aim to offer passengers something to rest their eyes on while also promoting awareness of Norway.When asked about Norway, many people will only think of two things: it is cold, and it is expensive. “Both of which are only half true: How cold it is depends on where in Norway you go,”
April 14, 2011
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Obama lauds Korean students outpacing American students in science, math
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday lauded South Korean students for outperforming American students thanks to the nation's heavy investment in education. "South Korean children are outpacing our kids in math and science," Obama said in a speech at George Washington University to unveil his fiscal policy centering on budget deficit cuts while maintaining heavy investment in e
April 14, 2011
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Military conducts emergency nuke drill
Gori-1, nation’s oldest reactor shut down because of electrical faultSouth Korea’s military staged Wednesday a comprehensive nuclear emergency drill with anti-terror police and government officials amid the ongoing nuclear crisis in Japan, military officials said.Army Gen. Han Min-koo, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, inspected the drill at the Gori nuclear power plant in Busan, with hundred
April 13, 2011
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Clinton to visit Seoul over N.K. peace talks
China ups pressure over 6-party talksSecretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit South Korea later this week to coordinate the allies’ position on the resumption of peace talks with North Korea, according to the U.S. State Department. Clinton’s two-day trip to Seoul, which will begin Saturday, comes as regional powers have been increasing diplomatic efforts to restart the stalled denuclearizatio
April 12, 2011
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Seoul in dilemma over N.K. food aid
Officials delay food situation report as international calls grow for assistanceUnlike past springs, South Korea has not been making public its own assessment of the food situation in the North, indicating its dilemma as international charity groups are pressing for shipment of aid to the impoverished regime. Since the 1990s, the South Korean government has every February released its estimation o
April 11, 2011
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Seoul, Tokyo officials to discuss measures on radiation danger
Nuclear experts from South Korea and Japan will meet in Tokyo Tuesday to discuss countermeasures for the radiation leaks from a crippled nuclear plant in tsunami-ravaged northeastern Japan, officials here said. Concerns have been growing here since Japan discharged some 11,000 tons of radiation contaminated water into the ocean after using it to cool off reactors in its wrecked Fukushima Daiichi p
April 11, 2011
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Ministry reviews all past treaties for translation errors
The Foreign Ministry is reviewing all of its past foreign treaties and agreements for translation errors after taking the blame recently for similar mistakes in a free trade deal with the European Union, an official said Sunday.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has come under fire for making more than 200 errors and omissions in the Korean-language text of the EU deal scheduled to take eff
April 10, 2011
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Assistant position opens at Swedish Embassy
The Swedish Embassy is recruiting a full-time assistant to deal with Korean and Swedish government agencies.The position, which starts on May 2, also entails preparing incoming and outgoing visits and assisting diplomats at the embassy.Email ambassaden.seoul@foreign.ministry.se to submit applications, including a curriculum vitae, general information and three letters of reference by April 17.Appl
April 10, 2011
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Korea, Israel collaborate on nanoparticles
Ink from silver-coated copper particles for printed electronics marks the first commercial joint venture between a technology transfer office of an Israeli University and a Korean company.The deal gives a leading Korean printing firm the rights to an Israeli innovation in producing conductive ink.Vaxan Steel will develop a process invented at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for utilizing silver
April 10, 2011
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Korea, Portugal release golden year stamp
The governments of Portugal and Korea announced the release of commemorative stamps to celebrate the golden jubilee of the establishment of diplomatic ties.“In both countries, several initiatives are planned to mark the passage of a date to which both governments attach high significance, not only due to its symbolism, but also with regard to the global position of the two countries and to their r
April 10, 2011
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British Council starts 3rd YCCA program
The British Council will be recruiting the third group of their Young Climate Change Ambassador program.YCCA is a university climate change leadership program for planning and executing a variety of projects on climate change and environmental protection.University students who wish to apply for this year’s YCCA program should submit a project proposal on the theme of “Educating Middle School Stud
April 10, 2011
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Lighting up the room with vivid art from Bangladesh
Bangladesh has a rich tradition of art yet little is known about it in this part of Asia.To rectify this, the Bangladesh Embassy organized an art exhibition at the Korea Foundation Cultural Center which showcases modern artwork from Bangladesh.“Bangladeshi paintings show the innocent beauty of our nature and people which is in step with modern trends but also takes a lot from the millennia-old tra
April 10, 2011