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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Korean labor force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
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Gov't appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
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[AtoZ Korean Mind] Does your job define who you are? Should it?
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Govt. asks hospitals to mitigate impact of medical professors' absence
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S. Korea's working-age population to dip nearly 10m by 2044 amid low births
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Doggy patrol team on the move to protect their cities
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Samsung mocks Apple over iPhone alarm glitch
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Qatar’s Al Attiya calls for systematic effort to fight desertification
Fahad Al Attiya, chairman of the Qatar National Food Security Program, said a systematic effort was needed to tackle expanding desertification in order to protect the environment. “Qatar, a small country, has been exposed to drought, land degradation and desertification and has withstood its impact
Oct. 19, 2011
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Statement on Land for Life Award
The following is the press statement released by UNCCD Executive Secretary Luc Gnacadja on Oct. 17 at the UNCCD COP 10 forum in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. -- Ed.As you know, we are now halfway through COP10. This is a good opportunity to highlight some of the outcomes achieved so far, befo
Oct. 19, 2011
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Hoping to see countries compete to plant trees
South Gyeongsang Governor Kim Du-kwanRespected executive secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Luc Gnacadja and representatives from each country, we welcome your visit to South Gyeongsang Province. Also we highly appreciate the U.N. General Assembly President Nassir A
Oct. 19, 2011
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Let’s give life to desolate land
Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik (Yonhap News)I am here to congratulate the 10th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.President Lee Myung-bak was not able to join us here today, but he was very delighted that the UNCCD is held in South Korea this year.The pres
Oct. 19, 2011
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Motorola unveils slim smartphone in Korea
Motorola Inc. unveiled its new super-slim smartphone in South Korea on Wednesday in an effort to establish a presence in the market dominated by the Galaxy S and iPhone.Motorola, the biggest U.S. mobile handset maker, said it plans to release its RAZRTM in the domestic market next month. It will be
IndustryOct. 19, 2011
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Korea, Brazil agree to boost trade, investment
South Korea and Brazil have agreed to expand their bilateral trade and investment as part of efforts to boost their overall economic cooperation, officials said Wednesday. The countries also shared the view that they and other emerging countries should keep their fiscal health strong enough to shiel
Oct. 19, 2011
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Korea, France to hold seminar on nuclear power promotion
The Korea Nuclear Energy Promotion Agency will hold a seminar to raise awareness of nuclear power on Friday at the National Assembly, KONEPA officials said Wednesday.A series of events hosted by KONEPA including Friday’s seminar and workshops have been taking place to ease public anxiety after the J
Oct. 19, 2011
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Seoul runs job fair for U.N., global finance bodies
The government plans to run a recruitment drive for Korean posts at United Nations agencies and other international institutions this Friday at Korea University in Seoul, the Finance Ministry said Wednesday.Finance Ministry and Foreign Ministry officials will explain the work and personnel policies
Oct. 19, 2011
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Buyers line up for savings banks
Potential bidders include Hyundai, Korea Investment and KiwoomCompetition to take over distressed savings banks has grown heated among investors after financial authorities began the process of selling six savings banks on Friday.The stock brokerage sector has emerged as the most active investor in
Oct. 19, 2011
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Samsung sends mixed signals to Apple
Samsung heir apparent Lee mentions close ties in talks with Tim CookHONG KONG/SEOUL ― Samsung Electronics’ top executives sent mixed signals on Wednesday over its patent battle with Apple Inc. amid speculation about a possible new attack from the U.S. tech leader aiming to undercut the allure
IndustryOct. 19, 2011
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GS’s Huh calls for crisis management
GS Group chairman Huh Chang-soo on Wednesday urged company executives to innovate and challenge growth fields to triumph over escalating economic turmoil.“Frontrunners in every industry have established an innovative and distinct business structure with no exception,” Huh said. “When the storm clear
IndustryOct. 19, 2011
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Samsung, Google unveil Galaxy Nexus
New Android-powered phone to compete with Apple’s iPhone 4SHONG KONG ― Samsung Electronics and Google Inc. unveiled the first smartphone running on the Android’s latest mobile operating system at a global launch event in Hong Kong on Wednesday.“We’re very excited to be introducing our next-generatio
IndustryOct. 19, 2011
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Regulators pile more pressure on ‘corporate greed’
Financial firms rebut mounting criticism over compensationKorea’s financial regulators continued their push to force the local financial industry to shape up, but changed their tone, mindful of excessive meddling in the private sector.The industry is under fire for getting away with large paychecks
Oct. 19, 2011
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Seoul shares up 0.93% on eurozone hopes
South Korean stocks closed 0.93 percent higher on Wednesday as pensions and retail investors snapped up shares on hopes an increased eurozone rescue fund would help the region move closer to a debt crisis resolution, analysts said. The local currency shot up against the U.S. dollar.After swerving in
Oct. 19, 2011
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Credit card firms rage over further commission cut plan
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean credit card companies on Wednesday voiced strong opposition to the ruling party's move to unify their commission rates on retailers of different industries and sizes.On Tuesday, Grand National Party leader Hong Joon-pyo tabled a bill that would ban card firms
Oct. 19, 2011
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UK taxi driver becomes first mummy for 3,000 years
A former British taxi driver has become the first person in the world for 3,000 years to be mummified in the same way as the pharaohs. Channel Four viewers will see Alan Billis turned into a mummy over the space of a few months as his body is preserved using the techniques which the ancient Egyptian
TechnologyOct. 19, 2011
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US woman shocked by $200,000 cell phone bill
MIAMI (AP) -- A Florida woman got a shock when she opened a recent mobile phone bill: she owed $201,000.It was no mistake.Celina Aarons has her two brothers on her plan. They are deaf and cannot speak, so the easiest way for them to communicate is by texting. Normally, that's not a problem. Aarons h
TechnologyOct. 19, 2011
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Samsung wins dismissal of some apple smartphone patent claims in U.S. suit
Samsung Electronics Co. won dismissal of some of Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s claims over smartphone patents in a lawsuit in federal court in California. The iPhone maker’s claims that Samsung misrepresented its intent to license certain patents on fair terms was dismissed and Samsung’s request to throw out
IndustryOct. 19, 2011
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Financial firms refute growing backlash on excessive greed
South Korean financial firms on Wednesday rebutted rising public criticism of their large paychecks and high profit margins as the ongoing "Occupy" protests in the United States and elsewhere fueled local anger about corporate greed. (Yonhap News)Following the start of the "Occupy Wall Street" movem
Oct. 19, 2011
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Study: Vaccine reduces malaria in African children
ATLANTA (AP) — The quest for the world's first malaria vaccine appears to have taken a big step: A study in Africa shows experimental shots cut the risk of disease in young children by half.The initial results from a final stage of vaccine testing were released Tuesday, and the vaccine's devel
TechnologyOct. 19, 2011