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Language program bridges Korea, the worldSocial affairsAug 29, 2011TaLK volunteer teachers from English-speaking countries help rural kids learn language YEONGI, South Chungcheong Province ― Benjamin Stevens, 24, first came to Korea with his mother for a seminar ni... -
Diary defeats South Korean burglarNationalAug 29, 2011A South Korean burglar has been arrested after police found details of his criminal exploits recorded in his diary, complete with addresses he hit and entries such as "Jackpot!", a detective said Mon...
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Korean embassy in Libya attacked by armed assailantsForeign affairsAug 29, 2011The South Korean embassy in Tripoli was attacked by armed robbers, but no one was hurt during the rioting, an official in Seoul said Monday. About 15 rioters stormed the embassy building at around 5...
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Prosecutors question key lobbyist in savings bank probeSocial affairsAug 29, 2011A key lobbyist for a troubled savings bank has been questioned about his role in a massive influence-peddling scandal involving the bank as he voluntarily returned home Sunday after fleeing to Canada...
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N.K. leader’s trip aimed at support from Russia, ChinaNorth KoreaAug 28, 2011North Korean leader Kim Jong-il wrapped up his week-long trip to Russia and China, where he struggled to pave the way for resumption of the long-stalled regional nuclear disarmament talks and economi...
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Parties to clash over U.S. FTA ratificationPoliticsAug 28, 2011Rival political parties are expected to clash once again over the long-disputed Korea-U.S Free Trade Agreement ratification during the parliament’s regular session, starting this week. The ruling Gr...
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Race heating up for Seoul mayoral postPoliticsAug 28, 2011Rep. Chun of DP abandons parliamentary seat to run in Oct. 26 by-election Parties rushed to establish strategies for the Seoul mayor selection in the Oct. 26 by-elections, after Oh Se-hoon’s resigna... -
Police fire water cannons on pro-union protesters in SeoulSocial affairsAug 28, 2011Left-wing civic groups again protested massive layoffs by a major construction firm in central Seoul during the weekend, before they were broken up by police using water cannons for the first time in...
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Voting opens for human rights logoForeign affairsAug 28, 2011Nearly everybody knows that a heart represents love and a dove symbolizes peace. But what is the universal symbol for human rights? International online voting is now open to choose what will repres... -
Changes to U.K. passport proceduresForeign affairsAug 28, 2011The British Embassy has announced changes to passport procedures. Customers applying for a British passport in Korea will continue to use the Regional Passport Processing Center (RPPC) in Hong Kong ...
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EU training for Korean graduatesForeign affairsAug 28, 2011The European Union delegation is offering in-service training for young university graduates from Korea. This training involves practical work experience. Tasks will be equivalent to those given to...
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Learning about sports in FranceForeign affairsAug 28, 2011On the occasion of World Athletics Championships in Daegu, the French Embassy has prepared a briefing note on educational opportunities related to sports activities in France. Prepared by the embass...
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Taiwan, Korea ring bell for peaceForeign affairsAug 28, 2011Throughout human civilization, bell-ringing has played many different roles in music, clocks, faith celebrations and ceremonies of state. On Aug. 23, bells across the world rang along with Taiwan’s ... -
Russia seeks strategic ties with Korea: envoyForeign affairsAug 28, 2011Through both business and diplomacy, the ties between Korea and Russia have become among the nation’s most important. The next step for both countries is to enhance high-level exchanges, boost strat... -
Libyan changes bode well for buildersForeign affairsAug 28, 2011Seoul mission head Alghali assures safety of Korean businesses and workers in his country While the rebels and pro-Gadhafi forces fought for control of the heart of the country, diplomatic missions ...
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