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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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Seoul wary of Japanese minister’s resignation
South Korea appeared wary Monday of the resignation of Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara, an official who had taken a firm position against North Korea and sought strong cooperation with Seoul in dealing with the North’s nuclear ambitions. Maehara resigned late Sunday as the result of a growing political scandal over his acceptance of political donations from a Korean resident in Japan. Japa
March 7, 2011
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[News Focus] Two Koreas at odds over return of N.K. citizens
Four North Koreans who have expressed their wish to stay here after their boat accidentally drifted into South Korean waters are becoming the latest source of tension between the two Koreas. North Korea repeated over the weekend its demand for the return of all 31 nationals who strayed into South Korea on Feb. 5, refusing to accept Seoul’s decision to let four of them stay. While Seoul claims the
March 6, 2011
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Danish design in focus at Yeosu EXPO
From now until June, preparations for the Danish Pavilion at EXPO 2012 in Yeosu will focus on pavilion design, content and business partnerships. Danish EXPO Commissioner Steen Christensen visited Korea on Feb. 17-18 to hold consultations with the Korean EXPO Commissioner and organizing committee as well visit the Yeosu site.During his visit, the Danish commissioner also briefed members of the Kor
March 6, 2011
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Information on NZ earthquake relief, donations
The New Zealand government has launched an appeal to help the people of Christchurch and the Canterbury region affected by the Feb. 22 earthquake.The embassy has set up links at its website to assist those who want to donate to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.Launched by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, the appeal complements other fundraising activities by the Red Cross and the Salvation A
March 6, 2011
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Mexico holds first electronics seminar
The electronics sector is one of the fastest growing industries in Mexico in terms of export potential and employment generation. Mexico manufactures a wide range of electronic products from audio and video, telecommunications, computer equipment and equipment parts to medical and commercial products.To highlight the many different avenues in which Korean firms can take part in the Mexican electro
March 6, 2011
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India-Korea forum set to explore IT options
The Embassy of India and the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea are jointly organizing the “Forum on India-Korea IT Partnership for Global Success” on March 14.The forum, which will be held at the Seoul Millennium Hilton, will start at 2 p.m., and invitations are required. India is a global leader in Information Technology and is the world’s 4th largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity
March 6, 2011
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Bangladesh makes David Kim honorary consul general
Monalisa CEO David Kim was appointed by Bangladesh last week as its honorary consul general for Incheon.“He’s a businessman of good standing in Korean society and Bangladesh is trying to promote business and investment relationships with Korea. His contacts in the business circle will help us,” said Bangladesh Ambassador Shahidul Islam.The trading figures seem very impressive at first glance ― ove
March 6, 2011
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‘Road to democracy is not smooth’
Egyptian Ambassador opens up about regime change and its global implicationsThe revolution in Egypt was not about an outside occupying force, nor was it just about socio-economic conditions. According to the Egyptian ambassador, it was about the fundamental rights of the citizens to be treated fairly and have a say in their future.“People all over the world have the same aspirations: freedom, resp
March 6, 2011
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Gadhafi forces battle rebels as 37 killed in Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) - Moammar Gadhafi's regime struck back at its opponents with a powerful attack Friday on the closest opposition-held city to Tripoli and a barrage of tear gas and live ammunition to smother new protests in the capital. At least 37 people died in fighting and in an explosion at an ammunitions depot in Libya's rebellious east.The bloodshed signaled an escalation in efforts by bot
March 5, 2011
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Gadhafi's Ukrainian nurse returns home
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) _ Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi on Sunday was ditched by yet another close confidant _ the Ukrainian nurse thought to have a close relationship with the leader.Halyna Kolotnytska, 38, joined senior government officials, diplomats and pilots who have deserted Gadhafi after he brutally suppressed anti-government protests. (AP)Kolotnytska arrived in Kiev in the early hours of Sun
March 2, 2011
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S. Korea expresses deep concern over bloodshed in Libya, urges N.Korea to improve human rights
South Korea expressed deep concern over the bloodshed in Libya and urged North Korea to improve its human rights conditions during a U.N. human rights meeting held in Geneva on Monday, the foreign ministry said. Second Vice Foreign Minister Min Dong-seok made the appeal during a keynote speech at a high-level segment meeting of the U.N. Human Rights Council that opened in Geneva, Switzerland, o
March 1, 2011
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New Zealand police launch search for S. Koreans missing in quake
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, (Yonhap) -- Police in New Zealand on Monday visited the father of two South Korean siblings who remain missing since last week's deadly earthquake to retrieve evidence that could help identify the two, the South Korean embassy in Wellington said.Police visited the 57-year-old father, Yoo Sang-cheol, at his motel in Christchurch to collect cell samples from his mouth and
Feb. 28, 2011
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Alberta office launches new look
The Alberta Korea Office has launched a new website filled with information about visiting and studying in the west-Canadian province.The website also includes detailed descriptions of the province’s industries and investment opportunities.The office has been operating in Seoul since 1984 connecting interests from both sides while building and developing closer relationships. The new website can b
Feb. 27, 2011
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Brazil Embassy makes payments easier
The Embassy of Brazil announced that payments for their consular services can be made at any bank as of March 1.To take advantage of the new procedure, the embassy requests customers to report to the Consular Section in order to obtain instructions about the exact amount to be transferred and information about the new account. For more information, visit the embassy’s site at www.brasemb.or.kr.
Feb. 27, 2011
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German costume ball for Karneval
The German Karneval festival is coming to Seoul on March 4 offering pomp and pageantry without having to fly to Germany.Organized by the Goethe-Institut and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the costume ball will include lively speeches, a religious ceremony and awards for the best costumes as well as a mini-concert by an ABBA revival band and a new interpretation of Swan Lake performed by an all-ma
Feb. 27, 2011
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British Embassy offers scholarships for Koreans
The Chevening scholarship scheme is now accepting applications at the British Embassy in South Korea. The prestigious scheme offers talented graduates and young professionals the chance to study for postgraduate qualifications at universities in the United Kingdom.The Chevening scholarships cover the full cost of one year of postgraduate study in the United Kingdom from 2011-2012. Over 800 Koreans
Feb. 27, 2011
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App makes tourism easy in Switzerland
One day Korean travelers will not need to carry heavy books, guides and maps to travel in Switzerland.Instead, all relevant information such as maps, guides, text, photos and even videos will be put on smartphones and tablet computers for travelers to experience Switzerland without the need for tour guides or paper.“We want to get rid of all boundaries and the boundary for Koreans is language when
Feb. 27, 2011
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UNESCO awards honor education
Each year, UNESCO’s Asia-Pacific Center of Education selects the best cases for initiatives promoting understanding through education.The 2010 Best Practice Awards were given to five reports out of 58 cases from 15 countries.The Asia-Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding office in Seoul published five monographs for the best Education for International Understanding (EIU) fro
Feb. 27, 2011
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Transforming Jordan into a gem
Envoy hopes investments will help bring nation’s economy into a new eraAfter several high-level visits and important contracts, the Jordanian government decided to open an embassy in Seoul late last year. To head this important task they brought in Ambassador Omar Nahar, who opened an embassy in Tel Aviv after Jordan and Israel signed the peace treaty in 1994. Jordan Ambassador Omar Nahar (Yoav C
Feb. 27, 2011
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More S. Koreans flee Libya on chartered plane
An Egypt Air chartered plane carrying 60 South Koreans left a central Libyan city on Sunday for Cairo, as Seoul continued to pull its nationals out of the African nation mired in a bloody anti-government revolt. The foreign ministry in Seoul said the flight left Surte, central Libya, for the Egyptian capital around 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Korean time. A ministry official said the plane carried 60 So
Feb. 27, 2011