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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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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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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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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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S. Korea not to attend Sado mine memorial: foreign ministry
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Nvidia CEO signals Samsung’s imminent shipment of AI chips
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Toxins at 622 times legal limit found in kids' clothes from Chinese platforms
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S. Korea applauds resignation of Mubarak
South Korea hailed Saturday the toppling of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as a victory for the Egyptian people toward democracy.Mubarak’s three-decade reign ended earlier Saturday, Korean time, after the besieged ruler decided to comply with protesters’ requests for him to step down. A junta of military commanders will now assume power in a culmination of the 18-day uprising in the most populou
Feb. 13, 2011
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Prospectors’ conference in Canada
The Canadian Embassy is organizing a Korean delegation to attend the world’s largest mining conference.The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada 2011 will take place in Toronto, Ontario from March 6 to 9. Canada’s mining sector is one of the best developed Canadian industry clusters, offering an extensive science and technology network, broad expertise in geosciences, over 1,200 junior
Feb. 13, 2011
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Nomination for Ibsen scholarship open
The International Ibsen Award Committee is calling for nominations of candidates for next year’s Ibsen Awards.Established in 2007 by the Norwegian government, the award offers funds totaling about $160,000 to an individual, institution or organization that has brought new artistic dimensions to the world of drama or theater.In previous years, projects from Asia, North America, Europe, Africa and A
Feb. 13, 2011
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Proposal for joint partnerships with India
The Indo-Korean Joint Program of Cooperation in Science and Technology is calling for joint project proposals.The program facilitates bilateral cooperation between scientists and researchers from both countries.The areas of interest are: transportation, robotics and engineering sciences, nutrition and food safety, renewable energy, chemical and biochemical technologies, health and medical sciences
Feb. 13, 2011
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EUREKA connects Korea’s R&D sector
EUREKA Day, to be held in March, offers the opportunity to meet and network with Korean industrial research organizations to help understand Korean research capabilities and generate common research projects. EUREKA is a pan-European research and development network that was established in 1985 by 18 Europeans countries, now counting 39 countries as members.Its aim is to create a market-oriented i
Feb. 13, 2011
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Dates set for Filipino Foreign Service exams
Filipinos interested in joining the Foreign Service should note that examinations for Foreign Service officers will take place next month.Applicants must be knowledgeable about the economic, political and social conditions of the Philippines, and must possess strong oral communication skills.They must also have the personality traits essential to perform the duties of a Foreign Service officer and
Feb. 13, 2011
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Philippines Embassy unveils year’s events
Philippines Ambassador Luis T. Cruz announced the embassy’s program for the year during the recent Filipino Community meeting.Scheduled for the year will be many of the same popular programs such as the Financial Education Campaign, the Leaders’ Forum, skills training and reintegration programs of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Overseas Employment Certificate services, labor counseli
Feb. 13, 2011
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First five Koreans decorated by Russian president
State decorations are an important and happy part of a foreign ambassador’s duties. The job was sweeter than usual recently, given that the awards from the Russian government marked the first time South Koreans were honored with the Russian Presidential Awards.“These are the first five to be decorated with this medal so from my point of view it’s of great importance,” said Russian Ambassador Konst
Feb. 13, 2011
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Different beauty of Italy’s UNESCO sites displayed
On approaching Italy, Oscar Wilde once wrote “I wept to see the land so very fair.”Throughout the ages, great writers and poets from virtually every country have described Italy’s great beauty.Italy’s contribution to the cultural and historical heritage of Europe and the world remains immense. It is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 45 to date, and has rich collections of
Feb. 13, 2011
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GCC, more than oil partnership
Relations between Arabian countries and South Korea date back to the 7th century when Arab traders used the peninsula as a gateway to the Far East.Ties between the six GCC member states and Korea have flourished since the Korean War into a beneficial relationship that goes beyond trade and includes culture, tourism and infrastructure development.“GCC countries value and have benefited from this st
Feb. 13, 2011
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GCC Days highlights need for ties
Not many people know about the Gulf Cooperation Council or what it stands for but everyone knows about its member states and their importance in the development of this nation.To shed light on various issues, the GCC is teaming up with leaders from both sides to participate in two-days of seminars.“The relations between the GCC and South Korea are wide and comprehensive and encompass all fields of
Feb. 8, 2011
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Brazil cuts medical costs for citizens
To assist Brazilians living in Korea with the high cost of clinical examinations, the Brazilian Embassy recently signed an MOU with SAM Medical hospital.The agreement states that Brazilians visiting the SAM Medical hospital in Anyang City will be provided with consultation services and medical treatments at a discounted rate.The discounts include 50 percent off on normal clinical examinations and
Feb. 6, 2011
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Applications for Danish research program
The Danish Research Partnership Programme is offering a small number of researchers the opportunity of becoming guest researchers at the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR).The theme for this year’s program is “Informal Justice Systems.” Additional information is available on the institute’s online brochure at the Danish Embassy’s website.The program is offering between four and six researche
Feb. 6, 2011
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E-2 work visa’s new process for Canadians
The Canadian Embassy has announced that anyone who wishes to work as an ESL teacher in Korea must provide a criminal record check issued by the RCMP in Canada.The criminal record check then needs to be notarized by the Canadian Embassy or Consulate before submission to the Korean Immigration office. The embassy made the announcement due to the Korean Immigration Service’s new regulations that came
Feb. 6, 2011
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Carbon Capture and Storage Mission
The Canadian Embassy is to host, together with the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, a delegation of Canadian carbon capture and storage academics, industry professionals and governmental agencies. On Feb. 14, the delegates will participate in a half-day seminar showcasing Canadian and Korean capabilities in CCS in order to increase awareness and knowledge of each other’s strengths and allow particip
Feb. 6, 2011
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Teachers can promote Canada beyond classroom
Canadian teachers are not only ambassadors promoting study options in the Great White North, but can also influence the perception of Canadians in civil society.To assist Canadian teachers to this end, the country’s embassy is holding two sessions for those working in South Korea.“Canadian teachers in Korea are potential sources of information when approached by students seeking to learn more abou
Feb. 6, 2011
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Thai traditional nights to illuminate Seoul
Thailand is only a six-hour flight away but the country’s embassy is to bring the Land of Smiles even closer this week with two days filled with traditional cultural performances.“This event aims to promote cultural understanding between Thais and Korean people through the presentation of Thai traditional dances, music and puppetry,” said Thai Ambassador Chaiyong Satjipanon.To be held at the Natio
Feb. 6, 2011
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Israel: Tourism is about building friendships
An ambassador’s job in South Korea is one of constant promotion, be it at dinners or at seminars.The Israeli ambassador recently held a reception for the members of the Korea Tourism Supporters network.“I consider myself a member of this group, which helps to promote tourism in Korea and I had the chance to go with them to many places in the country,” said Ambassador Tuvia Israeli.The network is t
Feb. 6, 2011
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Eliminating poverty through education
There are steps to take to eliminate the burden that over 1 billion people living on under $1 a day share.The United Nations World Tourism Organization’s ST-EP Foundation chairperson Dho Young-shim started the foundation five years ago under the umbrella of the UN Millennium Development Goals.Today, the group is in about 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.“Most
Feb. 6, 2011
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S. Korean foreign minister to visit UAE, Algeria
South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan was set to leave on Saturday for a six-day visit to the United Arab Emirates and Algeria, where cooperation in the energy sector is expected to be high on the agenda, Kim's office said. The Feb. 5-10 trip includes talks with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahayan and Algeria's Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci, officials at the foreig
Feb. 5, 2011
