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Korea enters full election mode
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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Consul general in Russia summoned in drinking scandal
The South Korean consul general in Irkutsk, Russia, has been called home to explain his conduct at a dinner with Russian government officials, a foreign ministry official here said Saturday.“We have summoned him earlier this week,” said the ministry official. “This is the first time to summon a head of an overseas mission for misbehavior.”The consul general to Irkutsk, whose name was withheld, has been under fire for disorderly conduct while under the influence of alcohol while at a dinner with
Oct. 30, 2011
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Displaying Verdi’s opera costumes for first time
Maestro Giusepe Verdi and the opera are synonymous with beautiful and elaborate period piece costumes.For the first time ever, a large number of original costumes used by famous singers like Luciano Pavarotti and Maria Callas during their most memorable performances are on display at the Seoul National University Museum of Art until Nov. 30.Along with the costumes are original stage sketches ― used to develop the scenes and the costumes for the operas ― drawn by the great masters of the 20th cen
Oct. 30, 2011
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Daejeon, Durban bridge divide
The cities of Daejeon and Durban have signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize their close links in a new sister city relationship.The MOU with the South African city will assist in building partnerships between the local governments and in the private and civil sectors.In the agreement, both parties made a commitment to work together to create strong economic links, cooperate in areas such as science and technology, education and industry, and encourage exchanges in sport and culture.D
Oct. 30, 2011
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Lectures shed light on Southeast Asia
ASEAN-Korea Centre is presenting a new lecture series “Know Your Southeast Asia.” The 7th lecture series on ASEAN organized by the centre will feature talks from prominent researchers and professors on diverse cultural aspects of Southeast Asia.Running every Thursday until Dec. 15, the lectures will be held at ASEAN Hall, on the 8th floor of the Press Center Building in downtown Seoul.The first lecture on Nov. 10 will be on women in Southeast Asia by professor Kim Eje from Gyeongin National Univ
Oct. 30, 2011
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U.S. confirms pavilion at Yeosu Expo
The United States announced that it is joining the 108 countries and international organizations taking part in the 2012 Yeosu Expo.The U.S. Embassy said that its pavilion will build upon the expo’s theme of “The Living Ocean and Coast,” and showcase the diversity, spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation, and commitment to sustainable development of the American people. “This demonstrates the U.S.’ commitment to deepening our friendly ties and strengthening U.S.-Korea relations and engagement in
Oct. 30, 2011
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Britain invites Korean netizens to forum on cyber threats
Cyber bullying and other internet threats have become a serious problem, plaguing every corner of the world, including Korea.To address it, the British Foreign Office is hosting the London Conference to launch a focused and inclusive dialogue among key cyberspace netizens from around the world.“I hope many Korean internet users will take this opportunity, as the solutions to these challenges do not lie in the hands of governments alone,” said British Ambassador Martin Uden.The underlying questio
Oct. 30, 2011
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Spain Week at universities
The Spanish Embassy is holding “The Week of Spain at Universities” throughout this week at several schools across the country.Spain has long cooperated with local universities to promote Spanish language and culture. Foremost among these is the Aula Cervantes center in Kyung Hee University.The embassy also works with Spanish lecturers at several other institutions such as the University of Pyeongtaek and Korea University.During Spanish Week there will be screening of some relevant Spanish movies
Oct. 30, 2011
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Ambassador calls for continued Korean investment
Few countries are as far from South Korea as Argentina, but that hasn’t deterred its embassy here.The Argentine Embassy last week held a dinner to honor the most successful Korean investors in Argentina and introduce the country’s business prospects to investors looking to expand into a region that has seen strong growth throughout the global downturn.“We are a very large country and we want to emphasize the role of small and medium size enterprises,” said Argentine Ambassador Carlos Alberto Arg
Oct. 30, 2011
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Korea, Turkey cement ties through adversity
New Turkish envoy talks about FTA, nuclear issue and local cuisinesAbout a week ago, Koreans heard the tragic news that one of their closest friends, Turkey, had been struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake near the eastern city of Van, killing over 530 people.“It was a very tragic event, unfortunately we lost many people,” said Turkish Ambassador Naci Saribas to The Korea Herald.As soon as the news broke, the Korean government offered assistance. A few days later, Turkey accepted foreign aid to he
Oct. 30, 2011
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Former S. Korean diplomat in Russia under probe over embezzlement
A former senior South Korean diplomat in Russia has been under a probe by prosecutors on suspicion of embezzling tens of millions of won of the government's budget, the Seoul prosecution and the culture ministry said on Friday.Ryu Min, 53, is suspected of pocketing about US$51,714 between 2008 and M
Oct. 28, 2011
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Gap remains with N.K.: U.S. official
The United States and North Korea have a long way to go until they find a breakthrough in the standoff over the multilateral nuclear disarmament talks, a visiting senior U.S. official said Thursday. “It would be fair to say that we did make some progress,” Kurt Campbell, assistant U.S. secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, told reporters. “(But) there were no breakthroughs. There is a substantial amount of work that needs to be done. No decisions have been taken about next steps
Oct. 27, 2011
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U.S., N.K. seen ready to move forward in talks
Meeting indicates main partners will keep moving for 6-way dialogue: Seoul officialAlthough the two sides failed to forge an actual deal regarding the resumption of international denuclearization dialogue, talks between the United States and North Korea this week may have provided necessary steps to finally get there, observers in Seoul said Wednesday. Representatives from Washington and Pyongyang held two-day talks in Geneva on Monday and Tuesday, as members of the six-nation dialogue aimed at
Oct. 26, 2011
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China's vice premier arrives in S. Korea
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang arrived Wednesday in South Korea for a two-day visit that is expected to focus on efforts to revive the stalled six-nation talks on North Korea's nuclear programs and expansion of the bilateral currency swap deal, officials said.Li, widely e
Oct. 26, 2011
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U.S.-N. Korea nuclear talks in Geneva show some progress
The top U.S. envoy on North Korea has reported some progress after the first day of talks over Pyongyang’s nuclear program, the second direct encounter between both sides in less than three months.Speaking to reporters and TV cameras Monday night as he re-entered his lakeside hotel after their first meeting at the United States’ U.N. mission in Geneva, Stephen Bosworth called himself “neither optimistic nor pessimistic.’’“We have had a good day of talks. I think we’re moving in a positive direct
Oct. 25, 2011
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No S. Korean casualties in Turkey quake, ministry says
No South Korean casualties have so far been reported in Turkey where a massive earthquake struck its southeastern region killing at least 100 people, the Foreign Ministry here said Monday. A 7.2-magnitude quake hit the Turkish province of Van on Sunday, killing some 140 people and injuring another 350, according to overseas news reports that quoted Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The death toll could reach 1,000, reports say. Two South Korean nationals, who reside in Van Province,
Oct. 24, 2011
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Voting in the New Zealand elections
Enrollment in the upcoming New Zealand general elections and referendum are under way with the elections set for Nov. 26.Eligible New Zealanders overseas can vote in the lead-up to Election Day but must be enrolled first.To be eligible to vote, the person voting must be a New Zealand citizen and have visited New Zealand within the last three years, or a permanent resident of New Zealand and have visited New Zealand in the last 12 months.Once enrolled, voters can cast their ballot from Nov. 9.All
Oct. 23, 2011
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Gumi, Dutch Embassy team up for concert
Gumi City and the Netherlands Embassy have teamed up for a special concert by the Gumi City Choir as part of celebrations of 50 years of diplomatic relations.This choral concert is part of a tour starting in Seoul on Nov. 1 before continuing to Breda, Rotterdam and Eindhoven in the Netherlands on Nov. 3, 4 and 5, respectively. The Seoul concert will be held at the Hyehwa Catholic Church from 8 p.m. The conductor of the choir will be Joseph Hwang, a graduate from the Brabant Conservatory in the N
Oct. 23, 2011
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Canada Education Fairs 2011
This year’s Canada Education Fairs 2011will take place on Oct. 30 at COEX, southern Seoul.Organized by the Embassy of Canada, the event showcases 64 Canadian institutions including public school districts, private schools, colleges, universities and private language training institutions all ready to meet prospective students and parents with interests in studying in Canada.“The fair will be a good opportunity to find out more information on studying in Canada and Canada’s world-wide-recognized
Oct. 23, 2011
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Great Swedish explorer’s photos at SNU
The Swedish Embassy is holding an exhibition of images taken by a famed zoologist more than 75 years ago.Sten Bergman carried out natural science work here during a visit from February 1935 to November 1936 with the purpose of studying birds, mammals and insects in Korea and to collect samples to bring back to the Swedish museum. During his stay, he tried to capture almost everything of what he saw in the photos. Then, he published a book named “In Korean Wilds and Villages, 1938,” which has be
Oct. 23, 2011
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Dealing with climate change without Durban
Will there be a binding agreement signed in Durban to replace the Kyoto Protocol? The answer is “no” according to the Chilean environment minister.The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Kyoto Protocol expires next year, the year when the big emitters of greenhouse gases will hold elections to choose their leaders.The past two climate change meetings in Mexico and Copenhagen saw strong commitment from the host countries to push forward agenda that will help in the eventual re
Oct. 23, 2011