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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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Switzerland signs double taxation deal
Switzerland and South Korea recently signed a protocol to amend the double taxation agreement in the area of taxes on income.The DTA contains provisions on the exchange of information which are in accordance with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development standard. “The revised DTA will contribute to the further positive development of bilateral economic relations,” explained Swiss
Jan. 16, 2011
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Filipino cultural orientation seminar dates set
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas and the Philippines Embassy have published the schedule for their cultural orientation seminars.The seminars will be held at St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation-Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW) and the People’s Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization (PRISM).Apart from attending the two-day cultural orientation seminar, Filipino spouses and other partners of
Jan. 16, 2011
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U.S. consular services offered monthly
Effective this year, the U.S. Embassy will offer monthly consular services in Busan instead of on a bimonthly basis. A consular officer will be available on Jan. 24, from 1p.m.―4 p.m. and on Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the American Presence Post, Lotte Gold Rose Building ― also known as the Job Center Building ― in Yangjung-dong, Busanjin-gu, Room 612. United States citizens will be able to ap
Jan. 16, 2011
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Hungarian higher education booklet online
The Hungarian Embassy has announced the release of the Hungarian Higher Education booklet for this year. The online booklet contains information regarding 73 Hungarian higher education institutes in Hungary and in other countries.The list provides a picture of a diversified system of higher education institutes such as state-owned universities and colleges, those owned by religious denominations,
Jan. 16, 2011
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German Chamber: 30 and growing
During the past 30 years of the Korea German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s existence, South Korea and the Chamber have risen from being small players to become power houses.“It’s amazing the speed with which this country is taking up new developments, not only in industry but also in culture, in food, in every respect, so it really is a trend-setting nation,” said the Chamber’s Secretary Gene
Jan. 16, 2011
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Rizal book bridges gaps for all local communities
What started off as a simple writing contest to bring a community closer together has grown into a book that gives an insight into an important foreign community, its people and how they relate to Korea.The Philippine Embassy led a simple ceremony near the Filipino Sunday market in Hyehwa-dong recently to launch the book “Finding Jose Rizal in South Korea: Reflections by Filipino Migrants.”The boo
Jan. 16, 2011
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Planting the seeds of Latvian growth
Building relations from nothing into something is a challenge but if you are the first ambassador from an unknown country, then that challenge can be even greater.Latvia Ambassador Peteris Vaivars is taking the challenge in full stride even if he resides and works out of Tokyo.He explained to The Korea Herald that relations between Latvia and Japan were virtually non-existent when he headed the mi
Jan. 16, 2011
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Book of condolences opened for Czech hero
The Czech Republic Embassy in Korea has set up a book of condolences in memory of former Czechoslovak Foreign Minister Jiri Dienstbier, who was a key player behind the establishment of diplomatic relations between Czechoslovakia and South Korea.Dienstbier was the first post-communist and democratic minister of foreign affairs of Czechoslovakia as well as the leading personality of the Czechoslovak
Jan. 11, 2011
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‘Philippines interested in nuclear power plants’
South Korea may have a new customer for its nuclear power plant technology.The Philippines, a longtime ally to Korea, expressed interest during a three-day visit by their Foreign Minister Alberto Romulo.While the details are still being discussed in Manila, the Southeast Asian nation believes that nuclear technology is an ideal option to replace fossil fuels and help protect their environment.“We
Jan. 11, 2011
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Indonesian Embassy not for sale: Ambassador
“This is groundless, we will never move as long as I’m here in Korea.”So Indonesian Ambassador Nicholas Dammen firmly stated about rumors that his government and embassy is entertaining the possibility of moving their chancery and compound to another location.The embassy, which is located on prime real estate, has been the focus of several hawkish, clandestine developers in South Korea and Indones
Jan. 9, 2011
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Chile Embassy awards language contestants
People-to-people exchanges in the education sector are one of the most important ways to connect two countries.To further this practice, the Chilean Embassy recently announced the winners of its language contest.The road to the final three winners started in January before current ambassador Hernan Brantes took the reins of the Seoul mission.“Contests like these are very important for the future o
Jan. 9, 2011
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New visa fees at Kenya Embassy
Tourism destinations in Kenya have been featured recently on local television stations with inspiring footage of their natural sceneries.The Kenyan Embassy has announced that as of the new year, new rates for visa applications have been applied.Single entry visas are now 60,000 won while businesspeople applying for multiple entry visas will pay 120,000 won.Transit visas are 24,000 won and referral
Jan. 9, 2011
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Inside Canada is looking for blog editors
Inside Canada, the Canadian Embassy’s Korean-language blog is looking for five editors to share their personal Working Holiday Program experiences in Canada with blog readers. In the past, there have been stories about Canadians working together to raise money for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and a blogger won the Volunteer Agency Network of Korea award for his insightful comments about
Jan. 9, 2011
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Registering for Finnish elections
Finnish citizens are reminded to update their address information to ensure that they are informed about their right to vote in the parliamentary elections in the spring. Finnish citizens who reside abroad are obligated to make a notification of change in the Population Register System at the Finnish Embassy.A list of the polling stations and their addresses abroad will be appended to the notice o
Jan. 9, 2011
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Call for proposals to strengthen ties with EU
A call for proposals to support the strengthening of relations between the European Union and South Korea has been announced by the EU Embassy.With the conclusion of negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement in Oct. 2009 and the signature of the Framework Agreement in May 2010, relations are being upgraded to a higher level.The new agreements will provide Korea-EU relations with a modern basis and
Jan. 9, 2011
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Ex-KLM manager decorated by Dutch Queen
Dutch Ambassador Paul Menkveld conferred upon former general manager of KLM Oh Kouk-hong the title of Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau in the name of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. Menkveld explained that Oh received this prestigious decoration for his remarkable service to the Dutch national airline in South Korea.He was also awarded the decoration for his efforts in promoting Dutch-Korean
Jan. 9, 2011
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Poetic diplomacy tool of Algerian envoy
It is no secret that ambassadors have diplomatic immunity, but the Algerian envoy has something else in his bag of tricks: a poetic license to increase cultural ties.Algeria Ambassador Hocine Sahraoui has written more than 50 poems to date. Alas, they have not yet been published. “This is my hobby and it is part of my job in a way,” he said. “My wife asks me to publish them but we will see what wi
Jan. 9, 2011
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Norway cross-country skiing in Korea
The Norwegian cross-country skiing competition Skarven Race Korea will be held on Jan. 29 in Gangwon Province.This is the third time the Norwegian Embassy is organizing the Skarven Race, which will take place at the Alpensia Cross-country Stadium in Pyeongchang County.“Participation in the race is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to try cross-country skiing,” said Norwegian Ambassador Didr
Jan. 2, 2011
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Book compiles folktales from Korea, Asia
A new children’s book available from a UNESCO division presents a collection of 27 prominent folktales from 11 East Asian countries.The book, “Telling Tales from Southeast Asia and Korea: Teacher’s Guide,” can boast of being the first of its kind.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s Asia-Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding hopes to help tea
Jan. 2, 2011
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Danish site lists benefits under FTA
The Korea-EU Free Trade Agreement, expected to be implemented from July, represents the beginning of a new era of trading opportunities for both sides.To assist Danish exporters in understanding the new benefits this deal entails, the embassy set up a website with relevant information.The European Union notes that this FTA with South Korea is the most ambitious and far-reaching free trade agreemen
Jan. 2, 2011
