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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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Norway embassy moves into historic quarter
The Norwegian Embassy is reopened today after moving into its new location at the heart of the old Daehan Empire.The embassy’s new address is on the 13th floor of the Jeong-dong Building, 15-5 Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The Jeong-dong Building in the historic legation district houses the Netherlands, New Zealand and now Norwegian embassies. (Yoav Cerralbo/The Korea Herald)The historic Jeong-dong
Jan. 30, 2011
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Taiwan’s 100 years are visited on Nami Island
To mark Taiwan’s centennial anniversary, the Taipei Mission is holding a photo exhibition showcasing historical moments in the island’s development since the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty by Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary forces.“With this photo exhibition and other activities to come, we will not only remember the past, but also pray for the prosperity of the country for the next 100 years,” said Be
Jan. 30, 2011
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Swedish seminar on green growth
The Embassy of Sweden and the Swedish Trade Council are holding a seminar on “Opportunities for cooperation between Sweden and Korea in sustainability and green growth.”Swedish Trade Minister Ewa Bjorling will lead a Swedish delegation consisting of government officials and company representatives that have good knowledge of and experience in sustainable development.The seminar will be held on Feb
Jan. 30, 2011
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Pakistan signs energy MOU
Pakistan Board of Investment recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Southern Power Company and Hyundai Heavy Industries to develop Pakistan’s energy resources.“Pakistan is interested in the development of its energy resources, and attaining a needed level of electricity generation to meet its projected demand of 54,000 megawatts by the year 2020,” said Pakistan Ambassador Sha
Jan. 30, 2011
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Happiest country is also greenest country
Throughout the world’s history, many great leaders have led by example; in the fight against climate change some countries are doing just that.Denmark is a country which has changed not only the way its people use energy but has also looked for synergies to expand their green tech industries and philosophy for a greener, more energy efficient tomorrow.Many diplomats say that what started off in Co
Jan. 30, 2011
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Over 580,000 Koreans expected to go abroad for Lunar New Year
Over 580,000 people in the county are expected to travel overseas by air during next week's five-day Lunar New Year holiday, airport officials said Thursday, with carriers reporting near full flight bookings.According to an estimate by the Incheon International Airport Corp., 588,902 passengers are expected to go abroad between Feb. 1 and Feb. 6. This is 13.9 percent more than last year, when the
Jan. 27, 2011
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ASEAN Center exhibits contest-winning drawings
ASEAN-Korea Centre has announced the winners of the “2010 ASEAN-Korea Children’s Drawing Contest” for the nation’s elementary school students.Under the theme “My Friend ASEAN,” last month’s contest received over 160 entries that explored the diverse cultures of ASEAN member states and expressed the friendship shared between Southeast Asian countries and South Korea. The winner of the contest was L
Jan. 23, 2011
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Australia in Korea, year-long events unveiled
To mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and South Korea, the embassy will kick off a plethora of yearlong events on Wednesday at their national day celebration. In March 2009, when President Lee Myung-bak visited Australia, the Australian and Korean governments agreed to mark this milestone by designating 2011 as the “Australia-Korea Year of Frie
Jan. 23, 2011
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Czech government honors PIFF father
Pusan International Film Festival deputy director and one of the cofounders of the festival, Jeon Yang-jun (Jay) was honored last week for his accomplishments in promoting ties between Czech and Korean film industries.A diverse group of people from both countries attended the event where Czech Republic Ambassador Jaroslav Olsa Jr. conferred the medal from the Czech Foreign Ministry.Jeon is a well-
Jan. 23, 2011
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Danish Working Holiday applications open
The Working Holiday Agreement that was signed last year between Korea and Denmark is now in effect. The agreement was established to give young people from Denmark and South Korea an opportunity to experience each others’ cultures and way of living. As such, the purpose of the program is to further mutual understanding between the two countries. For more information including application forms, cl
Jan. 23, 2011
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Bank accounts for Brazil donations
In view of the environmental disaster that hit three counties in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the embassy has announced that four bank accounts have been set up to receive donations.The deadly floods in Brazil, which has claimed almost 800 lives and left more than 14,000 people homeless, hit the municipalities of Nova Friburgo, Petropolis and Teresopolis the hardest. Donations for humanita
Jan. 23, 2011
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Accounting position open at French Embassy
The French Embassy is searching for an accounting manager responsible for relations with service suppliers such as hotels, restaurants and car rentals.The new agent is expected to master the accounting procedures of the embassy and work closely with all the embassy’s departments concerning the execution of expenditures.The candidate needs to be able to communicate in French as well as in Korean an
Jan. 23, 2011
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Samsung invests in Canadian wind tower plant
Samsung C&T and the Canadian Embassy have made known their plans to open a wind tower manufacturing plant in Windsor, Ontario. The Windsor plant is part of a $7 billion investment by Samsung and its partners in the province of Ontario, the embassy announced. The plant will create 300 manufacturing jobs along with 400 indirect construction and service jobs. The plant will be built and run by a new
Jan. 23, 2011
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Scholarship opens for studies in India
The Indian Embassy is accepting applications from eligible Korean students looking to study in India for the 2011-2012 academic year.Scholarships offered are for bachelor and masters programs at Indian universities.Students with sufficient proficiency in English are invited to apply.Applications will be accepted until Feb. 15 at the Indian Embassy in Hannam-dong.Those interested and who qualify ar
Jan. 23, 2011
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U.S. Embassy makes marriage easier
There are several changes in local laws in the new year that affect some U.S. citizens living here. Marriage procedures for foreigners in Korea have been streamlined starting this year.Until recently, South Korea required foreigners getting married in Korea to obtain not only an Affidavit of Marriageability (“single statement”) but also two additional certificates. This required three United State
Jan. 23, 2011
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Tackling major challenges at Davos
Later this week, the world’s leaders will converge in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum to discuss matters of grave importance.“The World Economic Forum of Davos, which celebrates its 41st year, has become the meeting place for business leaders and political leaders; this I think is the big specialty for the meeting in Davos,” said Swiss Ambassador Thomas Kupfer.According to global experts,
Jan. 23, 2011
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Obama to honor China's president with state dinner
President Barack Obama and China's president Hu Jintao (AP)WASHINGTON (AP) _ When Hu Jintao makes what is likely his final trip to Washington as China's president, he will get an honor he desperately wanted but was denied during his first visit nearly five years ago: a White House state dinner.Symbolism and protocol are very important to the Chinese and the opulence of Wednesday's black-tie affair
Jan. 18, 2011
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Alaska Native groups to sue over polar bear plan
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ A coalition of Alaska Native groups put the federal government on notice Monday that they intend to sue over a recovery plan for polar bears faced with diminishing sea ice and climate change.The groups contend that the Department of Interior ignored their concerns when the agency designated coastal areas of the North Slope as critical habitat for polar bears.The Arctic Slo
Jan. 18, 2011
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Obama calls for greater civility at Arizona service
TUCSON, Arizona (AP) ― President Barack Obama appealed for unity at a Wednesday memorial service for those attacked in the Arizona shooting rampage and implored a divided America to honor them by becoming a better country.Obama electrified the crowd by revealing that following his Wednesday hospital visit with Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, she had opened her eyes for the first time since being shot poi
Jan. 18, 2011
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Obama welcomes indictment in Hariri case
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama says he welcomes the first indictment in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.In a statement Monday, Obama called the indictment in by a U.N. tribunal in Lebanon an important step toward ending the era of impunity for murder in Lebanon and achieving justice for its people.He called on all Lebanese leaders and factions to preserve
Jan. 18, 2011
