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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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Sung Kim confirmed as U.S. envoy to Korea
WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) ― The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Sung Kim, a career diplomat, as the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea, more than four months after his nomination, officials here said.The unanimous approval came as South Korea’s President Lee Myung-bak is on a state visit here. The
Oct. 14, 2011
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FTA approval symbolizes new era in alliance
WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) ― The Barack Obama administration and Congress have demonstrated their commitment to a stronger alliance with South Korea, not just militarily but also economically, by completing the long-overdue process of endorsing a free trade agreement in time for President Lee Myung-ba
Oct. 13, 2011
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Lee visits Pentagon, reaffirms alliance
USFK commander warns against underestimation of N.K. militaryWASHINGTON D.C. ― President Lee Myung-bak visited the U.S. Pentagon on Wednesday on an unprecedented invitation underscoring Washington’s commitment to the bilateral security alliance.As the first Korean president to visit the Pentagon, Le
Oct. 13, 2011
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S. Korea raises issue of Japan’s wartime sex crimes at U.N.
South Korea demanded that Japan take “legal responsibility” for the aging Korean women forced into sexual slavery to serve Japan’s World War II soldiers, formally raising the issue at a U.N. meeting for the first time in 14 years, a foreign ministry official said Wednesday. “These systematic rapes a
Oct. 12, 2011
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Korean diplomat in Germany probed for drunk driving
A senior South Korean diplomat in Germany has been investigated by local police on allegations of drunk driving, a foreign ministry official in Seoul said Tuesday. The diplomat rammed his vehicle into a cement wall near a restaurant last Friday in downtown Berlin and crashed into four parked cars, a
Oct. 11, 2011
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New Canadian ambassador arrives
Canadian Ambassador-Designate David Chatterson arrived in Seoul last month, eager to resume where his predecessor left off. Chatterson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 30 years of representing Canadians’ interests at home and abroad. Canadian Ambassado David ChattersonHe was pos
Oct. 9, 2011
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Free Arabic lessons offered
The Egyptian Embassy is offering free Arabic language lessons for beginners.The classes, conducted in English, are offered every Tuesday at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Embassy in Hannam-dong, Seoul.Arabic is the official language of 26 states, making it the language used in the third most count
Oct. 9, 2011
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Swedish Embassy closed for two days
Those applying for visas to Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway should take note that the consular section of the Swedish Embassy will be closed on Oct. 21 and Oct. 24 for IT maintenance.The Swedish Embassy will also be closed on Oct. 21 and will reopen on Oct. 24.More information is available at ww
Oct. 9, 2011
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Secularizing Bangladesh brings promise for future
Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that can take nations decades to bring under control.It is a phenomenon that cannot always be completely eradicated but controlled to a slight dim.Countries like South Korea, South Africa and Indonesia have taken tough action in the f
Oct. 9, 2011
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Climate change is serious business, needs diplomatic will
The British government’s chief scientific advisor highlighted the importance of collaboration in science and innovation during a visit to Seoul last week.Sir John Beddington emphasized the importance of cross border collaboration in science and innovation and to promote closer Korea-British research
Oct. 9, 2011
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Making Singapore home for Koreans
Envoy is cooking something special in bilateral relationsAsia is filled with economic miracles; such is the case with two of the four Asian Tigers, Singapore and Korea.Both countries were former colonies, both shook off the shackles of poverty to become economic powerhouses, both lack the natural re
Oct. 9, 2011
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MOFAT promotes Working Holiday Program
The Foreign Ministry is promoting a working holiday program campaign as part of its effort to foster 100,000 global youth leaders.The working holiday program allows Korean women and men, aged 18 to 30, to stay in 11 countries that have agreed to be partners of the program for work and travel during
Oct. 9, 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 the
Oct. 9, 2011
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Making Singapore home for Koreans
Envoy is cooking something special in bilateral relationsAsia is filled with economic miracles; such is the case with two of the four Asian Tigers, Singapore and Korea.Both countries were former colonies, both shook off the shackles of poverty to become economic powerhouses, both lack the natural re
Oct. 9, 2011
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Free Arabic lessons offered
The Egyptian Embassy is offering free Arabic language lessons for beginners.The classes, conducted in English, are offered every Tuesday at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Embassy in Hannam-dong, Seoul.Arabic is the official language of 26 states, making it the language used in the third most count
Oct. 9, 2011
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New Canadian ambassador arrives
Canadian Ambassador-Designate David Chatterson arrived in Seoul last month, eager to resume where his predecessor left off. Chatterson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over thirty years of representing Canadians’ interests at home and abroad.He was posted to Tokyo as First Secretary
Oct. 9, 2011
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Tickets ready for Norway Day in Busan
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 Norwegian business presence and interests are at
Oct. 9, 2011
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Swedish Embassy closed for two days
Those applying for visas to Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway should take note that the consular section of the Swedish Embassy will be closed on Oct. 21 and Oct. 24 for IT maintenance.The Swedish Embassy will also be closed on Oct. 21 and will reopen on Oct. 24.More information is available at ww
Oct. 9, 2011
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Swedish envoy opens first exhibition
As a child, arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies related to making things with one’s hands and skill.As young artists become adults, their work into the realm of craft art evolves and takes on a new dimension reflecting the inner nature of a country’s people.“As Swedes, we
Oct. 9, 2011
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Climate change is serious business
The British government’s chief scientific advisor highlighted the importance of collaboration in science and innovation during a visit to Seoul last week.Sir John Beddington emphasized the importance of cross border collaboration in science and innovation and to promote closer Korea-British research
Oct. 9, 2011