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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Korea, Philippines to speed up FTA talks
BUSAN -- South Korea and the Philippines on Monday signed an agreement opening their markets for selected products and resolved to conclude free trade negotiations within next year. The agreement was signed after President Moon Jae-in and President Rodrigo Duterte’s summit on the sidelines of the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan. Under the trade agreement, the Philippines will open its markets for selected automotive parts, pharmaceuticals and petrochemical products. In return
Foreign AffairsNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea Summit] [Herald Interview] SMEs minister hopes for brisk exchanges between startups and ASEAN
Park Young-sun is a veteran female politician who has frequently made the news with her boldness and initiatives. She now serves as minister of small and medium enterprises and startups. Since taking office in March, Minister Park has shown outstanding political power and careful attention to detail. But SMEs increasingly face challenges, such as the advent of the “fourth industrial revolution” and the increased minimum wage. The Korea Herald interviewed Minister Park about possible
EconomyNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Korea, ASEAN leaders highlight cooperation
BUSAN – South Korea and Indonesia on Monday issued a joint declaration announcing the successful end of the comprehensive economic partnership agreement negotiations. The declaration was adopted after President Moon Jae-in’s bilateral summit with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia held on the sidelines of the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit that kicked off in Busan. The Korea-Indonesia CEPA negotations were effectively wrapped up in October, and the two sides have since been working o
Foreign AffairsNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] SK Telecom CEO proposes TEAM project for Asian content biz with 5G
SK Telecom CEO Park Jung-ho on Monday proposed a technology-driven entertainment project for growth of Asia’s culture and economy at the Culture Innovation Summit during the ASEAN-Korea Summit in Busan. The head of Korea’s No. 1 telecom company suggested creating an association for the content industry across Asia, which he named “TEAM” to stand for “tech-driven entertainment for Asian movement.” “Korea is the third-largest content exporter after the Uni
TechnologyNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Smart plant solutions, green cars eye fast-growing ASEAN markets
BUSAN -- Forty-five South Korean companies exhibited and demonstrated their new technologies related to the “fourth industrial revolution,” from green cars to smart factory solutions, in a bid to create more business opportunities in the fast-growing ASEAN markets. Officials from the government, companies and their potential partners and clients gathered at Bexco for the ASEAN-ROK Innovation Showcase 2019, which was held on the sidelines of the 2019 ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit, in
IndustryNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Malaysian premier visits KAI’s production facility
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad visited the production site of South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries during his trip for the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan, the company said Monday. He was briefed on the light attack aircraft FA-50, basic trainer KT-1 and Surion helicopter KUH-1.“We have come to trust KAI more after seeing the production facilities and hope to continue our partnership,” Mohamad said. KAI pitched the lig
IndustryNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] LG CNS taking lead in Korea’s smart city projects
LG CNS, an information and communications technology solutions affiliate of LG Group, is taking the lead in the ongoing efforts to build smart cities across South Korea by offering secure solutions, according to the company on Monday.The LG unit is currently participating in multiple smart city projects led by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and by provincial governments. Among others, LG CNS is providing consultations on government-led smart city projects in Sejong and B
TechnologyNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Jim Rogers foresees bright, exciting future for S. Korea
Renowned American businessman and financial commentator Jim Rogers, chairman of Rogers Holdings, said Monday that the Korean Peninsula will become very appealing in the next couple of decades, while the ASEAN region will also emerge as a hot market for investments. He was speaking at a business forum of the ASEAN-ROK CEO Summit under the theme of “Collaboration and Tasks toward ASEAN-ROK Co-prosperity.” “The opening up (and unification) of the Korean Peninsula will combine Nort
IndustryNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Fashion event embraces ASEAN diversity
BUSAN -- Celebrating the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit, a fashion show introducing the latest fashion trends of ASEAN member states was held Monday. The Busan Metropolitan Government organized the ROK-ASEAN Fashion Week from Friday to Monday, holding events ranging from fashion shows to networking sessions. The highlight of the four-day event was Monday’s ASEAN Fashion Show, during which designers from ASEAN countries presented their creations on the runway. Featured designers includ
Arts & DesignNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] S. Korea to seeks more cultural exchange with ASEAN
President Moon Jae-in on Monday vowed to push for the mutual prosperity of Korea and ASEAN member states through cultural exchange, stressing the importance of cultural content in an event held on the sidelines of the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan.Speaking at the ASEAN-ROK Culture Innovation Summit at Bexco, Moon praised the power of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations bloc’s cultural content, and its potential to extend further into the world. He also pointed out how Hall
CultureNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea Summit] Korea, ASEAN to partner on smart cities at ministerial level
BUSAN -- South Korea and the 10 member states of ASEAN agreed to form a consultative body at the ministerial level for sustainable cooperation in the smart city sector at a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit, officials said Monday. The ASEAN-ROK Ministerial Meeting on Smart City took place Monday, hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport and the Presidential Committee on New Southern Policy. It was attended by ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock
IndustryNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] K-beauty connects Korea, ASEAN
BUSAN -- Reflecting the popularity of K-beauty trend and high demand for K-beauty products around the world, K-beauty Festival is being held at BEXCO during the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit.K-beauty has been an influential trend across the world, propelled by the high popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas. Korean cosmetics companies have been exporting a wide range of skincare and makeup products. Total exports reached $6.89 billion last year, according to the Korea Cosmetic Association. The f
Arts & DesignNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Smart City Fair shows glimpse of connected, sustainable future
BUSAN -- South Korea and ASEAN showcased the future of smart and sustainable living at the Smart City Fair being held on the sidelines of the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan.Organized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Busan Metropolitan City, the three-day fair kicked off Monday, showcasing smart cities, which encompasses smart homes, water, recycling, security, health care and mobility.“(A) smart city is a new platform that contains future technologies and
Social AffairsNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea Summit] Korea, Thailand seek closer ties in broader range of areas
President Moon Jae-in and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha held a summit Monday, seeking closer cooperation between the two countries. At the meeting, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan, Moon stressed the importance of South Korean-Thai relations and thanked the Thai prime minister for his support in advancing Korea’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. “Thailand is the most important partner in our government’s New
Foreign AffairsNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] S. Korea-ASEAN summit to open in Busan, prologue to 'New Southern Policy 2.0'
BUSAN -- A special group summit between South Korea and the 10 Southeast Asian nations will get under way in Busan on Monday, which Seoul views as another milestone in bilateral partnerships amid its signature New Southern Policy.President Moon Jae-in has invited the leaders of the ASEAN member states to the two-day event in Busan, his hometown, meant to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their dialogue relationship.Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has canceled his plan to attend it, saying his m
Foreign AffairsNov. 25, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] [Contribution] 30 years of ASEAN-Korea partnership: From prosperity to peace with people
The third ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit is being held from Monday to Wednesday this week in Busan. The summit of national leaders of the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations and South Korea celebrates the 30th anniversary of a partnership between the ASEAN bloc and Korea. Korea is the first dialogue partner of ASEAN to hold a special summit three times. It is a chance for leaders to review the past achievements of the ASEAN-Korea partnership and to envision the future of the bilateral re
Foreign AffairsNov. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] South Korea seeks to host 2030 World Expo in Busan
South Korea aims to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan, boasting its advanced infrastructure, prominent tourist attractions and know-how in international events, officials said Friday. The World Expo, which takes place for six months every five years, is one of the world’s three largest events, including the Olympics and soccer’s World Cup. If Korea is successful in attracting a World Expo, the nation plans to host the international event in Busan’s North Port area from May to N
IndustryNov. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Busan aims to be global hub of shipping and tourism
Ahead of the commemorative summit between South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations members that opens Monday, the host city of Busan is seeking to attain its goal of rising as a global hub of shipping and tourism.Busan is the nation’s biggest port city and the main sea gateway. The port in Busan was ranked the sixth-busiest container harbor last year, handling 21.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units of cargo, and the second-to-largest in the volume of transshipment traf
Social AffairsNov. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] Korea and ASEAN jointly create harmony
Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, was yet again engulfed in a wave of enthusiasm for South Korean soccer coach Park Hang-seo. On Nov. 14, the country’s national soccer team, led by Park, beat the United Arab Emirates 1-0 in the 2022 Qatar World Cup’s second qualifying round, securing first place in its group. Waving Korea’s national flag, the Taegeukgi, Vietnamese soccer fans sang their national team’s fight songs. This scene is not unfamiliar to us anymore.In September, Ba
CultureNov. 24, 2019
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[ASEAN-Korea summit] South Korea forges close ties with Southeast Asia amid ‘fourth industrial revolution’
South Korea is building stronger ties with the young and fast-growing economies of Southeast Asia in hopes of creating opportunities and seeking a breakthrough in a world facing new challenges amid the “fourth industrial revolution.”The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is emerging as a new growth engine of global consumer markets and production bases with enormous potential. The world’s youngest and most dynamic economic community has a combined population of 650 million
IndustryNov. 24, 2019