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Dongduk Women’s University halts coeducation talks
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Russia sent 'anti-air' missiles to Pyongyang, Yoon's aide says
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Defense ministry denies special treatment for BTS’ V amid phone use allegations
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OpenAI in talks with Samsung to power AI features, report says
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Two jailed for forcing disabled teens into prostitution
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South Korean military plans to launch new division for future warfare
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Gold bars and cash bundles; authorities confiscate millions from tax dodgers
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Teen smoking, drinking decline, while mental health, dietary habits worsen
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Kia EV9 GT marks world debut at LA Motor Show
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North Korean leader ‘convinced’ dialogue won’t change US hostility
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Korean FM to visit Russia next week
South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se will visit Moscow next week for talks with his Russian counterpart on North Korea's nuclear weapons program and other issues, his ministry said Tuesday.Yun will head to the Russian capital on Sunday for a two-day trip and meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov the following day, ministry spokesman Cho June-hyuck said in a press briefing.It will be Yun's first official visit to Russia since he took office in early 2013 and the first such visit
June 7, 2016
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N. Korea accuse S. Korean Navy of violating its sea border
North Korea's state-run media accused the South Korean Navy of violating its sea border Monday amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) monitored in Seoul said warships from the South violated its waters in the Yellow Sea around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday. It claimed that South Korea pushed 19 fishing boats into waters Pyongyang claims at its own. The news wire said that the move was aimed at triggering a response from the North that could be used by Se
June 6, 2016
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Seoul, Washington discussing location of THAAD deployment
South Korea and the United States are discussing the possible location of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system that could be deployed in the country to deter North Korea's ever growing missile threats, military sources said Monday. According to sources, the possible candidates for the base of the THAAD system includes U.S. military bases in the southern city of Daegu or Pyeongtaek, some 70 kilometers south of Seoul. The interceptor missile systems and their related sensors
June 6, 2016
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Park urges Pyongyang to give up nukes in memorial speech
President Park Geun-hye said Monday that South Korea will join forces with the international community to induce North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons development program and return to the negotiation table during a Memorial Day speech. "North Korea must realize that the international community will roll out tougher sanctions as the regime clings to the development of nuke and missiles," Park said, adding the country will eventually fall into further isolation and self-destruction. The
June 6, 2016
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Arab films shine light on dystopian truths
The Arab Film Festival wrapped up its fifth show in Korea last week, exposing the unfaltering spirit of democracy and solidarity in the Middle East and North Africa -- regions that have been marred by dictatorship and violence.“Madame Courage” by Algerian director Merzak Allouache shed light on troubled teenager Omar, who ekes out his living as a street thief in the suburb of Mostaganem. His home is a ramshackle hut that he shares with his mother -- who watches television programs laden with ext
June 6, 2016
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Trickling down the benefits of Ceylon tea
In the land of Ceylon tea, Sri Lanka, Merrill J. Fernando takes a humble approach to cultivating and selling his herbal product. The 86-year-old founder and chairman of MJF Group has built a successful enterprise by globalizing Ceylon tea, and he channels the profits back to his country. “Tea was a blessed divine herb in China, but through global business was turned into a material commodity by profit-driven companies,” he told The Korea Herald last week. “I take pride in bringing integrity, fre
June 6, 2016
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Turkey, Korea share traditional cultures
The Turkish Embassy and the Korean Food Foundation jointly organized an exhibition last week, celebrating the gastronomic and wearable traditions of both countries. At the opening ceremony in Seoul on Thursday, traditional Turkish foods, including meatballs wrapped in eggplant and bell peppers, “yaprak salma” (vine leaves stuffed with rice), “borek” (spinach rolls), as well as Turkish alcoholic beverage “yeni raki” were showcased. Also on display were traditional embroideries by Korean designer
June 6, 2016
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France, Korea partner in fintech
Celebrating 130 years of diplomatic relations, French and Korean institutions jointly held a seminar last week to explore ways of cultivating the financial technology industry, known as fintech. Part of “La French Tech” initiative -- a French national program to nurture start-ups worldwide -- the event at InterContinental Seoul Coex on May 30 was hosted by the Korean Fintech Center and the French Embassy. It drew some 250 participants, including financial regulators, businesspeople and experts f
June 6, 2016
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Park arrives in S. Korea after trip to Africa, France
President Park Geun-hye arrived in Seoul on Sunday after her swing through Africa and France that strived to boost economic cooperation and win broad support to sanction North Korea's for its nuclear weapons program.The trip illustrated South Korea's efforts to tap into business opportunities on the African continent that has huge growth potential as well as to further strengthen existing economic ties with Paris.Asia's fourth largest economy signed dozens of initial deals with Ethiopia, Uganda
June 5, 2016
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U.S. finance minister to visit Korea
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew will visit South Korea on June 2-4 to discuss ways to strengthen economic and financial cooperation between the two countries, the finance ministry here said Wednesday.During his trip, Lew will meet with his South Korean counterpart Yoo Il-ho on Friday, some two months after their last meeting in Washington in April.It is the first time in nearly 10 years that a U.S. finance secretary has visited South Korea to hold a ministerial meeting since then-Secreta
June 1, 2016
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Korea set to take first step to implement deal with Japan on sex slaves
South Korea will officially start work to implement a landmark agreement forged with Japan late last year to compensate South Korean women sexually enslaved by Japanese soldiers during World War II, the government said Monday.The government will launch a steering committee on Tuesday in the run-up to the official establishment next month of a foundation aimed at compensating the South Korean women who were forced to serve in frontline brothels for the imperialist Japanese army during the war.The
May 30, 2016
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NATO military committee chairman visits Korea
The chairman of the Military Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization arrived in South Korea on Monday for a four-day visit which includes a meeting with the chairman of South Korea's Joint Chief of Staff, the military said.Having arrived in Seoul in the morning, Chairman Petr Pavel, who is a Czech army general, will hold a meeting with JCS Chairman Lee Sun-jin later in the day to discuss military cooperation between South Korea and NATO, the JCS said in a press release.During his vis
May 30, 2016
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Lippert recalls last year's knife attack as chance to prove strong Korea-U.S. alliance
The near-fatal knife attack he sustained during a lecture event in South Korea last year turned out to be a good opportunity to prove the robust nature of the bilateral alliance between Seoul and Washington, U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Mark Lippert said Monday.The U.S. envoy was attacked by a knife-wielding South Korean man in March 2015, which left him with deep gashes that required more than 80 stitches and six days of hospitalization. The 56-year-old assailant, Kim Ki-jong, is currently serving
May 30, 2016
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Georgia celebrates silver jubilee since independence
The Georgian Embassy on Friday commemorated its May 26 National Day, which marks the adoption of the Act of Independence in 1918. The sovereign law created a democratic republic and freed Georgia from imperial Russia. After being incorporated into the Soviet Union in the early 1920s, Georgia once again regained its freedom on April 9, 1991. This year marks the 25th anniversary of its restored independence. “Present-day Georgia is a dynamically developing democratic state, with continuous legisla
May 30, 2016
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‘Czech economy is ripe for Korean investment’
The Czech Republic is primarily known as a tourist destination here with more than 220,000 Koreans visiting each year. However, we are also an ideal investment destination for Korean companies. Most firms are not aware of our potential as an economy right next to powerhouse Germany. Today our economy is strongly intertwined with Germany, where we account for 4 percent of its total imports. The Czech Republic is one of Europe’s industrial powerhouses. Manufacturing comprises 38 percent of our gro
May 30, 2016
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Azerbaijan celebrates independence, ties with Korea
The Azeri Embassy marked its country’s 98th anniversary last week at a reception in Seoul. The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was created on May 28, 1918 and this occasion is known as Republic Day. The independent new state gave people the freedom they had aspired for almost two centuries, according to Azeri Ambassador Ramzi Teymurov. It was previously ruled by Iranian and Russian empires. “The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic gave impetus to the spread of secular and democratic governance in the
May 30, 2016
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U.K. celebrates Queen’s 90th birthday
The British Embassy celebrated the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II at a reception last week that attracted some 800 influential guests. In a speech at the embassy in Seoul on Thursday, British Ambassador Charles Hay said he had met the Queen last autumn shortly before taking up his ambassadorship. “There is a strict protocol that these conversations are private,” he noted, “but I am sure she would not mind me revealing that she recalled with great pleasure the birthday she celebrated in Ando
May 30, 2016
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Seoul says it is meaningful for Obama to mention Korean victims
South Korea said Friday that it is meaningful that U.S. President Obama explicitly mentioned Korean victims in his historic speech in Hiroshima, while visiting a memorial site honoring those killed in an atomic bombing about seven decades ago.Obama paid a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, where he laid a wreath for those who lost their lives and gave a speech in which he mentioned Korean victims as well. He, however, did not visit a monument dedicated to Koreans killed in the city."Whe
May 27, 2016
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Korea, China to discuss nuclear energy partnership
Korea and China will hold high-level talks this week on nuclear energy cooperation, the government said Wednesday.The bilateral Nuclear Power Joint Committee meeting, the 13th of its kind, is scheduled to open in Beijing on Thursday.In the two-day session, Korea will be represented by Hong Nam-ki, vice minister of science, ICT and future planning. His Chinese counterpart is Xu Dazhe, the director of the China Atomic Energy Authority. Other government officials and civilian experts will join the
May 25, 2016
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PM returns from overseas trip
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn returned from his overseas trip to Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey on Tuesday, after expanding Seoul's diplomatic ties and fostering business opportunities for local firms.During his trip, Hwang met Uzbekistan Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoyev and agreed to expand economic cooperation between Seoul and Tashkent. It marked the first time in eight years for a Korean prime minister to visit the Central Asian country. He also visited Saudi Arabia in an apparent bid t
May 24, 2016
