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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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US 'incredibly concerned' about suspected NK-Iran military ties
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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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K-pop singer lost consciousness after being hit by foul ball, cancels show
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Korean Muslim YouTuber's plan to build mosque in Incheon goes viral
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[Kim Seong-kon] Democracy and the future of South Korea
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Why is Apple Pay struggling to get purchase in Korea?
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Yoon's office denies considering liberal figures for key posts
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Seoul says Fu Bao loan 'not going to happen'
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Public concern over military medical system
Parents call for better disease control and prevention measuresA series of recent cases in which young military trainees have been infected with or even died from a serious disease have sparked public concerns here over the “sloppy” military medical system.Some argue that the military appears to have attempted to conceal the cases to avoid criticism, particularly from parents who have sent their s
Social AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Private universities hint at tuition cuts, urging subsidies
Private universities are discussing cutting tuition fees by 10 to 15 percent on condition that the government shares the financing of scholarships at individual schools, the head of a private university presidents’ council said Sunday.Park Chul, head of the Association of Private University Presidents, said in an interview that the group is gathering opinions of member schools about a trade-off be
Social AffairsJune 12, 2011
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‘Vessel suspected of carrying banned items returns to N.K.’
A North Korean vessel suspected of carrying banned items recently sailed back home from international waters after fearing it would be searched if it docked at a foreign port, sources said Sunday.It was not clear where the ship was headed or what it was carrying, but the vessel returned home at the end of last month after drifting in international waters near Southeast Asia, the government sources
North KoreaJune 12, 2011
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GNP seeks mandatory schooling for 3,4-year-olds
The ruling Grand National Party is reportedly pushing to further expand the scope of compulsory education to include children aged three to four, officials said Sunday, amid controversy over its populist policy approach to college tuition fee cuts.“Expansion of childcare support is the next policy goal following the reduction of college education expenses. The party will push to gradually expand s
PoliticsJune 12, 2011
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[News Focus] Parties struggle to fix tuition policies
With next year’s general election looming, rival parties appear unsure over policies to ease the burden of university tuition.The ruling Grand National Party, which had preemptively raised the issue of halving tuition, has changed its policy on how much to cut tuition by, while the main opposition Democratic Party has turned drastically toward the expansion of scholarships to differentiate itself
PoliticsJune 12, 2011
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Multiculturalism about reciprocity, tolerance
Lawmaker leads parliamentary forum for a multicultural KoreaThe key to multiculturalism lies in reciprocal integration, according to the chairwoman of the National Assembly forum on multiculturalism.“When it comes to multiculturalism, people generally think of immigrant wives from Southeast Asia, but the term should be taken to a higher plane,” Rep. Kim Hye-seong told The Korea Herald.“Not only do
PoliticsJune 12, 2011
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Oh blasts populist welfare policies
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon blasted political parties for their proposed welfare policies Sunday, calling them populist ploys ahead of elections.He also warned against unconditional welfare policies, saying that they would erode the growth potential of the country. “Expanded welfare would cause tax hikes, and then ordinary people will suffer,” he said in an interview with the Yonhap news agency. “The p
Social AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Institute to train civil servants on international negotiation
The Central Officials Training Institute will start a two-week program on international negotiation Monday.Twenty four public servants from 19 government agencies will participate in the English-only course, titled “the Multinational English Immersion Program.”This year, eight foreign participants have been invited to the program, which has involved only Korean civil servants since 2008. The forei
Social AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Local governments move to open Agent Orange probes
Civic group urges investigation of all U.S. basesProvincial governments are moving to verify whether areas near U.S. military facilities are contaminated amid heightened public worries over the alleged burial of Agent Orange at Camp Carroll in Waegwan, North Gyeongsang Province.Some environmentalists and activists criticized the U.S. military for being overly “slow and careful” in conducting its i
Social AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Border island to get Apache choppers
South Korea is considering deploying large attack helicopters on one of its western sea border islands in preparation against surprise infiltrations of North Korea’s air-cushioned vessels, a defense source said Sunday.“A helicopter hangar under construction on Baengnyeong Island is capable of accommodating large-sized attack helicopters. Some Apache-class attack helicopters to be imported next yea
Social AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Philippines commemorates forebearers on Independence Day
The following is the Independence Day message of Luis T. Cruz, Philippine ambassador to South Korea, on the 113th anniversary of Philippine independence. ― Ed.We celebrate this year the 113th anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence and the founding of a state that would one day redefine the notion of a revolution. We recall, with gratitude, the men and women upon whose conviction
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Japan envoy optimistic about Korea ties
Muto expects this century to bring greater prosperity to both countriesJapanese Ambassador Masatoshi Muto sees a brighter future for Korea-Japan relations. The growing dinning culture found in each other’s countries symbolizes the strengthening ties.“Korean food in Japan is becoming very popular,” he told The Korea Herald. But also, Muto noticed that during the last three years, Japanese restauran
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Artists connect Seoul with Venice Biennale
For the first time in its 115 year history, the Venice Art Biennale is crossing borders by involving the entire network of Italian Cultural Institutes. The Venice Art Biennale is the most famous festival of its kind.“The Italian Pavilion in Seoul illustrates one of the characteristics of great Italian Art during the centuries ― the capability of Italian artists to meet and investigate foreign cult
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Summer hours at Canadian Embassy
The Canadian Embassy will be closed every Friday at lunch time from now until Sept. 2.The hours of operation at the embassy are from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday to Thursday.On Fridays, the embassy will operate from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.For more details on the hours of operation for Consular or Immigration services, visit the embassy’s website at www.korea.gc.ca.(yoav@heraldm.com)
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Korea-Iraq partnership off to strong start
Economic and energy cooperation between Korea and Iraq is growing since the two countries concluded a landmark deal in April. STX Heavy Industries recently signed a deal with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity to establish 25 diesel power plants in the Middle Eastern country, with a combined capacity of 2,500 megawatts.Under the agreement, Korea will assist Iraq in carrying out large-scale economic
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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British Council’s climate change contest
The British Council is looking for innovators with either ideas for start-ups or existing projects that address sustainability and climate change issues in their community. The E-idea Competition is designed to provide environmentally-minded innovators with the incentive, seed money, training and support to develop climate change and sustainability projects that will engage the widest number of pe
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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New e-learning resource for young students
“Once upon a Time in Asia,” an e-learning resource on DVD format for primary and middle school students has been released by a local UNESCO office. The DVD is comprised of six short animation films with English subtitles with a duration of approximately five minutes for each. The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding headquarters in Seoul selected original stories
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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ASEAN lecture series gets new twist
The ASEAN-Korea Center has organized its sixth lecture series titled “Rising ASEAN and Korea” to be held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. until July 5 at the Center’s ASEAN Hall. The lecture series aims to enhance understanding and support for ASEAN member states.“We are presenting the rising ASEAN and the growing ASEAN-Korea relations and discussing how to upgrade our promising ties in the future,” said t
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Italy awards cultural attache with nation’s highest honor
Italian Ambassador Sergio Mercuri (left) decorates Italian Cultural Institute Director Lucio Izzo for his work in promoting Italy-Korea ties. (Yoav Cerralbo/The Korea Herald)Italian Ambassador Sergio Mercuri made a surprise announcement that an Italian diplomat had been bestowed the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.Diplomats, the Italian community and professionals in the cultural sector wer
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Month of festivals for Philippines Embassy
With the first official day of summer only a week away, the Philippines Embassy is using this month to bring Filipino warmth and hospitality to the big city.“For Filipinos, the month of June is rife with meaning. Not only did we gain our freedom on June 12 1898, but Dr. Jose Rizal ― our national hero who galvanized the independence movement in the Philippines after it endured three centuries of co
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011