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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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Gumi, Dutch Embassy team up for concert
Gumi City and the Netherlands Embassy have teamed up for a special concert by the Gumi City Choir as part of celebrations of 50 years of diplomatic relations.This choral concert is part of a tour starting in Seoul on Nov. 1 before continuing to Breda, Rotterdam and Eindhoven in the Netherlands on Nov. 3, 4 and 5, respectively. The Seoul concert will be held at the Hyehwa Catholic Church from 8 p.m. The conductor of the choir will be Joseph Hwang, a graduate from the Brabant Conservatory in the N
Oct. 23, 2011
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Canada Education Fairs 2011
This year’s Canada Education Fairs 2011will take place on Oct. 30 at COEX, southern Seoul.Organized by the Embassy of Canada, the event showcases 64 Canadian institutions including public school districts, private schools, colleges, universities and private language training institutions all ready to meet prospective students and parents with interests in studying in Canada.“The fair will be a good opportunity to find out more information on studying in Canada and Canada’s world-wide-recognized
Oct. 23, 2011
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Great Swedish explorer’s photos at SNU
The Swedish Embassy is holding an exhibition of images taken by a famed zoologist more than 75 years ago.Sten Bergman carried out natural science work here during a visit from February 1935 to November 1936 with the purpose of studying birds, mammals and insects in Korea and to collect samples to bring back to the Swedish museum. During his stay, he tried to capture almost everything of what he saw in the photos. Then, he published a book named “In Korean Wilds and Villages, 1938,” which has be
Oct. 23, 2011
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Dealing with climate change without Durban
Will there be a binding agreement signed in Durban to replace the Kyoto Protocol? The answer is “no” according to the Chilean environment minister.The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Kyoto Protocol expires next year, the year when the big emitters of greenhouse gases will hold elections to choose their leaders.The past two climate change meetings in Mexico and Copenhagen saw strong commitment from the host countries to push forward agenda that will help in the eventual re
Oct. 23, 2011
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N.Z. embassy aims to maximize impact of Rugby World Cup
For the past few weeks, about 4 billion viewers worldwide have been captivated by the Rugby World Cup played in New Zealand. Although the outcome of the game was unknown at the time of the interview, the final match pitted two powerhouses: New Zealand’s All Blacks versus France’s Les Bleus.Rugby is virtually unknown here in Korea except for games played at the local universities, military academies and expat teams such as the Seoul Survivors Rugby Club.Yet, the International Rugby Board sees the
Oct. 23, 2011
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Afghanistan awaits its Phoenix rising
Investments will break cycle of poverty, corruption and end Taliban influenceAfghanistan, before the current situation, before the Soviet invasion, was a poor but happy country, the new Afghan envoy reminisced.Now Afghanistan is suffering from the effects of a decade long battle against the Taliban while trying to fight corruption and build a nation based on the core democratic principles that help govern the free world. The newly-arrived Afghanistan ambassador spoke to The Korea Herald during h
Oct. 23, 2011
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S. Korean, French prime ministers pledge to further economic cooperation
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik met with his French counterpart Francois Fillon on Friday and agreed to support expanded cooperation between corporations, especially small- and medium-sized ones, from the two countries, Kim's office said.Fillon, the first French prime minister to visit Sou
Oct. 21, 2011
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U.S. replaces envoy to N. Korea ahead of talks
The United States announced a full-time envoy will be in charge of persuading North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions, as the two sides were getting ready to hold a new round of talks over the communist state’s nuclear programs. On Wednesday, Washington time, the Obama administration said Steph
Oct. 20, 2011
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China’s vice premier to visit S. Korea
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang will visit South Korea next week for talks on bilateral relations and Korean Peninsula issues, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Wednesday.Li is the seventh-ranked member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China and is expected to rise to premie
Oct. 19, 2011
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Japan to return ancient books upon P.M. visit
Japan is expected to return part of the Korean royal archives it took during its decades-long colonial rule during Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s visit to Seoul this week, according to officials here. Noda, who will arrive in Seoul on Tuesday, is expected to discuss the return of the ancient books,
Oct. 17, 2011
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N. Korea, U.S. to hold more nuclear talks in Geneva
North Korea and the United States will hold a second round of bilateral talks next week in Geneva to discuss the stalled six-nation talks on the North’s nuclear weapons programs, a diplomatic source in Seoul said Monday.“I have learned that a high-level dialogue between North Korea and the U.S. will
Oct. 17, 2011
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Contemporary craft in Swedish show
Swedish Ambassador Lars Danielsson and his wife Gunilla von Utfall host their first event in Korea. (Yoav Cerralbo/The Korea Herald)As a child, arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies related to making things with one’s hands. As young artists become adults, their work into t
Oct. 17, 2011
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Lee says alliance with U.S. ‘evolving into global alliance’
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak said Monday South Korea’s alliance with the United States is “evolving into a global alliance” under which the two countries are working together to tackle not only Korean Peninsula issues but global challenges as well.Lee made the remark in his biw
Oct. 17, 2011
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Uruguay art bridges Nami Island
A piece of Uruguay will be permanently displayed on Nami Island, announced the embassy.“The eye-catching exhibition by Carlos Palleiro will serve as a bridge and gift of culture and art from the antipodes situated in Uruguay to the people of Korea,” said Uruguay Ambassador Alba Florio.To heighten th
Oct. 16, 2011
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Tickets ready for Norway Day in Busan
The date for Norway Day, the annual social event for the Norwegian business community organized by the embassy, has been announced.It will be held on Oct. 28 at the Grand Ball Room at Paradise Hotel in Busan. This year, the event will be hosted during Kormarin when the Norwegian business presence an
Oct. 16, 2011
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Surprise responses from Photo Marathon
Winning entry from Lee Dae-hee (Danish Embassy)The winners of the first Danish Embassy Photo Marathon were announced recently.“The Grundfos Photo Marathon 2011 turned out to be a big success,” said Danish Ambassador Peter Lysholt Hansen.Almost 20,000 people showed interest in the event online and cl
Oct. 16, 2011
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British lord campaigns against capital punishment
Capital punishment causes heated discussions no matter the side of the debate.In England and all but one European country, the death sentence has been abolished.“To take life in the name of the state seems to me wrong, it degrades the state, it doesn’t lead to respect for human rights, and indeed mo
Oct. 16, 2011
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Ireland looks to Asia for growth
The message from Ireland is that its economy is back to growth. But for that to continue Ireland is looking toward Asia due to the potential for growing its exports and attracting investments.Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore was in Seoul last w
Oct. 16, 2011
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‘Science is future of Korea-Belarus ties’
Newly arrived envoy interested in forging nuclear partnership with KoreaBelarus surprised those fighting against nuclear power last week when it announced that two reactors would be built by the turn of the decade.The $9 billion deal came as somewhat of a shock after an earthquake and tsunami damage
Oct. 16, 2011
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Former British envoy embarks on group tour to N. Korea
SEOUL, Oct 15 (Yonhap) -- A former British envoy to Pyongyang and a group of people interested in North Korea gathered in Beijing on Saturday to embark on a 12-day journey to one of the most reclusive countries in the world rarely seen by foreigners, a U.S. report said Saturday. Political Tours, a B
Oct. 15, 2011