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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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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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First snow to fall in Seoul on Wednesday
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Man convicted after binge eating to avoid military service
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S. Korea not to attend Sado mine memorial: foreign ministry
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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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Toxins at 622 times legal limit found in kids' clothes from Chinese platforms
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Nvidia CEO signals Samsung’s imminent shipment of AI chips
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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
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Korea’s green plan, model for Czech
Recently, the Czech Republic decided to change its course on the road toward a green growth program.Almost a year after entering the European Union, the Czech Parliament passed acts in 2005 to support production from renewable energy sources, but along the way, it found that due to the country’s geographical position, environment and other conditions, that policy would not be beneficial.Now, the C
April 10, 2011
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People quietly demand change for Morocco
King keeps control of reform process in move to change country’s constitutionThe air of change sweeping through North Africa and the Middle East is taking no prisoners.From peaceful protests to violent altercations, “hard-line” and “moderate” Muslim countries are faced with an unforeseen destiny that started in Tunisia and is transforming the region’s dynamic and political landscape into what the
April 10, 2011
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S. Korea should be aggressive over Dokdo issue: scholar
The South Korean government needs to be more active and logical in defending its sovereignty over Dokdo against Japan's continued claims to the rocky islets in the East Sea, a Japanese-born scholar said Friday. Yuji Hosaka, professor of Japanese Studies at Sejong University in Seoul, questioned the effectiveness of Seoul's so-called quiet diplomacy on the Dokdo issue aimed at blocking it from
April 8, 2011
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S. Korean base in Afghanistan hit by rocket attack
A base for South Korea's aid workers and troops in Afghanistan was attacked with rockets earlier this week, an official at Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday. Two rounds of rocket-propelled grenades landed on a parade ground inside the base in Charika, a city in the northern Afghan province of Parwan, with two other rounds landing outside of the base, the ministry official said, asking not
April 4, 2011
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Foreign minister leaves for three-nation African trip
Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan left for Africa on Saturday on a three-nation trip aimed at boosting partnerships in energy, infrastructure and other areas.The trip comes as South Korea is seeking to tap business opportunities in African countries rich in oil and other mineral resources as a way to strengthen Seoul’s energy diplomacy.The eight-day trip will take Kim to Gabon, the Democratic Republi
April 3, 2011
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Seoul officials to hold meeting on Dokdo issue
Officials from the ruling party and the government plan to hold an emergency meeting Monday to discuss how to tackle Japan’s repeated territorial claims over Korea’s easternmost islets of Dokdo.Japan approved Tuesday new middle school textbooks claiming the islets as its territory, drawing a strong protest from the Seoul government.It repeated its territorial claims over Dokdo in its annual diplom
April 3, 2011
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U.N. confirms participation in Yeosu Expo
The United Nations has officially informed the Organizing Committee for Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea of its intended participation at the Expo.With the U.N.’s participation confirmed, the Expo has attained its target for participation by international organizations one year and three months before its opening.The U.N. reportedly selected a coordinating agency to help with its participation with the subsi
April 3, 2011
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Netherlands marks ties with 7,000 tulips
Netherlands Ambassador Paul Menkveld will donate more than 7,000 tulips to Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on April 4 to be displayed at Seoul City Hall plaza.The event celebrates the start of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties which began between Holland and South Korea on April 4, 1961. “At the center of the city, this is where Seoul citizens and visitors walk every day, and now
April 3, 2011
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Swiss poster design exhibition in Busan
Swiss poster designs started at the beginning of the 20th century and remain a cultural-historical achievement of Switzerland and a recognized contribution to the history of international design. To present Switzerland’s contributions, the embassy and the Design Center Busan are running an exhibition showcasing 47 posters until April 14.The “World Format: Swiss Poster Design” exhibition displays S
April 3, 2011
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Japan donation box at German School
The German Embassy announced that a donation box has been set up in which the proceeds will assist Japan in recovering from a devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and the subsequent tsunami.The Red Cross has asked for monetary donations to ensure the efficient handling of its relief operations in Japan.The donation box is situated at the German School Seoul in Hannam-dong.For more information abou
April 3, 2011
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Busan, Bangkok become Friendship Cities
The cities of Busan and Bangkok recently signed a Friendship Agreement at Bangkok City Hall.The agreement is aimed at formally establishing friendship ties and mutual understanding in a variety of fields including tourism, economy, society, culture, education, environment and technology. The friendship city agreement between the two cities will help to open up opportunities for local businesses in
April 3, 2011
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Platinum year for Korea, Mongolia
Mongolia, a country with a long history in Korea, is marking the platinum anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.An opening ceremony was held recently at the National Theater of Korea to kick off the “Year of Mongolia in Korea,” which included a variety of celebratory performances and activities.The concert included performances by the Korean National Opera, a chamber m
April 3, 2011
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Fundraiser to help rebuild Christchurch
Rugby stars visit to promote the sport ahead of New Zealand World CupIt seems like ages ago that the world’s attention was focused on the destructive effects of a 6.3-magnitude earthquake that caused widespread damage and multiple fatalities in Christchurch.In Korea, the Kiwi Chamber and Australian Chamber of Commerce will host a Rugby Charity Dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on April 13 with proce
April 3, 2011
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IT gold mine for Korea, India
Information technology has revolutionized our world with software programming becoming the modern global script. Two countries leading the digital revolution are India and South Korea, yet even with healthy bilateral trade, the synergies in this sector are still not as vigorous as the Indian side would like.“We were focusing on the early wins we could get,” said India’s National Association of Sof
April 3, 2011
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Ministry cold to amending foreign worker laws
Labor Minister Bahk Jae-wan recently met with ambassadors and representatives of 15 labor-sending countries to discuss issues and concerns among the foreign migrant workforce.During the meeting, Philippines Ambassador Luis T. Cruz mentioned that 1,680 Filipino workers and 308 Korean employers submitted a petition to the Korean government, recommending improvements to the Employment Permit System r
April 3, 2011
