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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Bae Doo-na shares portraying Korean identity in Hollywood's 'Rebel Moon'
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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[From the Scene] Monks, Buddhists hail return of remains of Buddhas
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Medical schools granted enrollment quota flexibility for next year
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Yoon offers first one-on-one meeting with opposition leader next week
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France rejects opening Paris flight routes to T'way Air, deals blow to Korean Air merger
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Chinese man behind drug scam targeting teens nabbed in Cambodia
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Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as sound of explosions heard near Isfahan
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[Graphic News] French bulldog most popular breed in US, Maltese most popular in Korea
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Brief: Making kindness contagious in Seoul
Making kindness contagious in SeoulA group of benevolent strangers is seeking donations for a pay-it-forward project in Korea. Seoul Giving Club is to hold a giveaway next month. Organizers are inviting people to make financial donations to the club’s biggest pay-it-forward event to date. The movement aims to spread goodwill by performing small acts of kindness and encouraging the recipients to do
July 21, 2011
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New USFK commander vows to defend S. Korea against aggression
The new commander of U.S. forces stationed in South Korea said their mission is to protect the South against outside aggression and maintain stability in the region.In a posting entitled "Command Philosophy and Priority" on the homepage of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), Gen. James Thurman said in order to accomplish that mission, "readiness is essential.""To stay ready, our combined forces must be led
DefenseJuly 21, 2011
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China announces participation in Yeosu Expo
HONG KONG (Yonhap News) -- China announced Wednesday that it has decided to take part in next year's World Expo in Korea's southern city of Yeosu in a bid to show the world its efforts to protect the marine environment.The 93-day event will kick off in the Korean port city of Yeosu in May and is expected to attract more than 8 million visitors from more than 100 countries around the world.The orga
Foreign AffairsJuly 20, 2011
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North Korea holds more than 138,000 people in detention facilities
North Korea is holding more than 138,000 people in its detention facilities across the country, a private organization on North Korean human rights said Wednesday.The Database Center for North Korean Human Rights said about 130,500 people are being detained in five harsh political prison camps while the others are languishing in at least 182 ordinary detention centers.It also reported serious viol
North KoreaJuly 20, 2011
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Four candidates short-listed in Korea's stealth jet project
Korea will acquire a new generation of stealth fighter jets from overseas to better counter North Korean provocations, the local defense procurement agency said Wednesday.The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said it has narrowed down the candidates to four fighters: the F-15SE Silent Eagle by Boeing, F-35 Lightning II by Lockheed Martin, Eurofighter Typhoon by the European Aeronau
DefenseJuly 20, 2011
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Seoul's referendum on free lunch to be held in late August
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is set to hold a referendum in the fourth week of August to ask residents whether they approve the free lunch program for all or selected groups of students, officials said Wednesday, in the latest debate over welfare populism.The free lunch program, passed by the opposition-controlled city council last December, has been a key welfare issue, along with calls for
Social AffairsJuly 20, 2011
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Lee to hold summit with Indian president next week
President Lee Myung-bak will hold a summit with Indian President Pratibha Patil early next week to discuss ways to further ties between the two countries, Korea's presidential office said on Wednesday.The talks scheduled for Monday in Seoul will focus on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in all fields, including diplomacy, security, economy, trade and culture, Cheong Wa Dae said.Shortly after
PoliticsJuly 20, 2011
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Seoul City plans women-only subway cars
Female commuters may soon have a safe haven from sex offenders when riding the subway, as the capital plans to introduce women-only cars, city officials said Wednesday.In order to protect women from sexual assault, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to gather public opinion on the measure by next month, and implement a trial run by September. According to officials, the trial run will be held
Social AffairsJuly 20, 2011
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Vietnam P.M. Nguyen Tan Dung one of most excellent Asian leaders
The Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung was officially inaugurated on June 27, 2006. He has proved his capability to lead the country and overcome many difficulties to ensure social security and the stability of Vietnamese people’s income be maintained and to develop Vietnam to a new high level, despite the fact that Vietnam has been facing many difficulties and is still poor ― a country und
Foreign AffairsJuly 20, 2011
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Lee discusses nuclear ties with Malaysian king
President Lee Myung-bak on Wednesday discussed with visiting Malaysian King Mizan Zainal Abidin bilateral cooperation on nuclear energy development and cultural exchanges, Lee’s office said.Malaysia plans to build two atomic power plants by 2021 in a bid to reduce its dependence on natural gas and petroleum. Japanese companies recently decided to give up their bid for the nuclear power plant proje
PoliticsJuly 20, 2011
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International medical center to open in Yeouido next year
An international medical center will open in Yeouido, Seoul, in August next year, as part of steps to develop the financial district of the capital into an international financial hub. Seoul Metropolitan Government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednesday to establish the center and improve access to medical care for foreign patients there. The medical
Social AffairsJuly 20, 2011
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Military to randomly inspect Marine bases
The Defense Ministry will hold random inspections of all Marine Corps bases within the year to stem abuse among soldiers, a military official said Wednesday.“The ministry will form special inspection teams involving different areas, such as operations and personnel, and will conduct random checks on Marine bases from August to the end of the year,” said the source.“Soldiers and commanders who are
Social AffairsJuly 20, 2011
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No sign of drums at alleged chemicals site
Investigators say area D test results expected to come out by late JulyA joint Korea-U.S. team investigating the alleged burial of Agent Orange at one of the American army camps here detected no traces of drums underground at one of the alleged burial sites, a government source said Wednesday. The team said earlier this month that they found “anomalies” beneath the helipad at Camp Carroll located
DefenseJuly 20, 2011
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Former Sejong Center exec indicted on bribery charges
Former managing director of Sejong Center for the Performing Art’s programming division was indicted Tuesday for receiving bribes from show production companies, according to the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office. The former director, identified only as a Choi, 54, is accused of having received a total of 42 million won from Lim, a show production house head, since last September. In return, Lim receive
Social AffairsJuly 20, 2011
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‘N.K. importing luxury goods as civilians starve’
North Korea’s imports of luxury goods from China almost doubled in a year, a report from China showed Wednesday, indicating the ongoing shopping spree by the elite class of the reclusive regime even as its people are supposedly dying of hunger. According to Beijing customs, quoted by Seoul officials, the total volume of trade between Pyongyang and its last-remaining ally and economic benefactor su
North KoreaJuly 20, 2011
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Life tough for students returning home
Experts suggest parents prepare children for Korean school life before coming backFor Chung, a Korean student who came home after spending her elementary school years in England, the main problem in adapting to Korea was the language. Working now in Korea after graduating from a college in the U.K., Chung recalled her experiences here from the sixth grade in elementary school to her first year in
Social AffairsJuly 20, 2011
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Seeking neighbors from afar
Expats who are longer-term residents in Korea are being sought to take part in Seoul Global Center’s Neighbors From Afar Program. The project seeks people from different countries to commit to take one or two classes a month where they will introduce their country to Korean kids. A Korean volunteer will accompany the foreigner during the hour and a half classes during which they can introduce thei
July 20, 2011
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Expats to help little angels at orphanage
Volunteers will help out at an orphanage for disabled children on Saturday, Aug. 6. The group will meet inside Yeonsinnae Subway Station near Exit 3 at 1:30 p.m. before going to the Angel House children’s home by bus.Once there, the expats will cook food for the children before eating with the residents. They will also help with washing and cleaning as well as playing with the children there.Each
July 20, 2011
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Teach English to kids this Saturday
Plur logoPLUR members are set to teach English to disadvantaged kids in Seoul this Saturday. Volunteers for the group Peace, Love, Unity and Respect are to teach low-level English learners from 2-4 p.m. at Sarang Eui Geul Bang, a short bus ride from Seoul’s Silim Subway Station. The group will teach and play with kids, giving them a rare chance to spend time and interact with foreigners. For more
July 20, 2011
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Learning how to protect pets in Gwangju
A British animal welfare expert is to talk at an animal welfare training session in Gwangju. People taking part in the session will learn about preventing animal abuse from an expert from the U.K.’s Royal Society for the Protection of Animals. RSPCA Head of External Affairs Paul Littlefair will talk about the animal welfare situation in the U.K. in terms of promoting and evaluating protection meas
July 20, 2011