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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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[Eye Interview] 'If you live to 100, you might as well be happy,' says 88-year-old bestselling essayist
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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
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Top prosecutor orders speedy investigation into first lady's alleged acceptance of luxury handbag
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Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
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Defense chiefs of US, Australia, Japan decry NK-Russia military cooperation
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Derailing puts subway safety in focus
Union blames accidents on massive layoff of KORAIL maintenance workersKORAIL’s union has slammed staff cuts, blaming them for Saturday’s derailment of a metro train. While the operator discribes the accident as a minor error, its union attributes it to KORAIL’s downsizing of maintenance employees. Unionists said that the accident could have caused serious injuries, as well as damage.According to K
Social AffairsApril 24, 2011
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Dutch bicycle seminar on industry’s future
The Dutch bicycle industry plays an important role in promoting bicycle use by combining it with a tradition of spatial planning and traffic-safety policy.In Korea, the bicycle industry has taken off as a new way of exercise as well as a pastime.To examine the relationship Holland and Korea have in this sector, the Dutch Embassy and the Korea Transportation Institute are holding a joint seminar on
Foreign AffairsApril 24, 2011
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Europe Study and Research fair this week
Studying in Europe is a dream for many students, but the legwork involved in researching a host country and university can be daunting.To help with the search, 15 European countries are promoting the annual Study and Research higher education fair.With links between the European Union and Korea growing by the day, the needs of professionals with European connections and expertise are increasing, a
Foreign AffairsApril 24, 2011
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New UAE envoy arrives this week
The new United Arab Emirates Ambassador, Abdulla Khalfan Matar Al Romaithi, will arrive in Seoul on April 28.Al Romaithi was sworn in on April 18 at the Al Mushrif Palace before President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. New UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Khalfan Matar Al Romaithi at his swearing-in ceremonySheikh Khalifa urged the new envoy to highlight the UAE’s position in the international
Foreign AffairsApril 24, 2011
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Pakistan plants seeds for potential prospects
Traditional diplomatic interactions used to be the norm when building ties, but now a new paradigm has emerged where cultural and public diplomacy have become increasingly important.To change popular conceptions of Pakistan, the embassy organized an event for primary school-age children and their parents. Elementary school children line up to sample Pakistani food.(Yoav Cerralbo/The Korea Herald)H
Foreign AffairsApril 24, 2011
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Brazil appoints Hyun as first honorary consul
For any country, picking its first ever honorary consul can be a tough choice, but at other times it is an easy fit. After over half a century of diplomatic relations, Brazil has chosen Hyundai Group chairperson Hyun Jeong-eun to represent Brazil’s interests in the southern part of the nation. Brazil Ambassador Edmundo Fujita (left) appoints Hyundai Group chairperson Hyun Jeong-eun as honorary con
Foreign AffairsApril 24, 2011
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Fashion icons as symbols for closer ties
In Korea, wearing a hanbok could get you kicked out of a famous high-end hotel, but in Vietnam, after many years of conflicting feelings, the ao dai has become welcomed and part of everyday life.To showcase the beauty and global mark of both dresses, the Vietnamese Embassy set up a cultural exchange day that celebrates the new designs changing the face of these classical icons. New styles of the t
Foreign AffairsApril 24, 2011
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UAE couple will miss Korea
Dynamic duo’s half a decade proved beneficial for ties and their futureThe reality that one of the diplomatic community’s most respected ambassadorial couples is leaving only rang true after they looked back on their residence to see a once colorful home laid bare.Paintings, artifacts and everything that makes a home personal and representative of a family have been packed up and sent on their way
Foreign AffairsApril 24, 2011
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P.M. Gillard mourns Korean War dead
(Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard (left) watches a North Korean soldier looking through the window as she pays a visit to the conference room of the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission at Panmunjeom Sunday. Yonhap News)Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Sunday mourned hundreds of her country’s soldiers who fell during the 1950-1953 Korean War and visited the truce v
Foreign AffairsApril 24, 2011
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Father claims 2-year-old son killed mother
A toddler in Florida has allegedly shot his mother by accident, his father told police.Julia Bennet, 33, was found dead in her apartment by police who came immediately after the 911 call made by the father. They happened to be at the apartment for another case.The couple have several children including the toddler, but were not legally married. The 2-year-old is now under the custody of Florida’s
Social AffairsApril 24, 2011
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Powerful earthquake strikes off Solomon Islands
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- A powerful earthquake struck in waters off the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and no tsunami was expected.The magnitude-6.9 quake struck about 100 miles (160 kilometers) southeast of the Solomon Islands' capital, Honiara, at a depth of 50 miles (80 kilometers), the U.S. Geological Survey s
InternationalApril 23, 2011
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Subway car on Bundang Line derails near Jukjeon Station: reports
News reports said a subway car running from Bojeong Station to Jukjeon Station on Bundang Line derailed at Jukjeon Station at around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, forcing more than 40 passengers to get off on the rail and walk to the platform of Jukjeon Station to get on another subway car.There was no injury on passengers, multiple reports said.As of 3:30 p.m., the Bundang Line was in operation only be
Social AffairsApril 23, 2011
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S. Korea, Commonwealth nations remember key Korean War battle
PAJU, South Korea, April 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Commonwealth nations on Saturday marked the 60th anniversary of a pivotal battle during the 1950-53 Korean War, in a stirring tribute to the sacrifices of their soldiers.The Battle of the Imjin River took place in April 1951 when Chinese troops attacked U.N.-led forces on the river, north of Seoul, in an attempt to recapture the capital. Brit
PoliticsApril 23, 2011
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Four killed, one injured in highway traffic accident
Four people were killed and one was injured in a highway traffic accident on Saturday, police said.The accident took place around 7 a.m. when a truck ran into the rear of a cab on a highway in Daegu, some 300 kilometers southeast of Seoul, police officials said.The taxi's driver was severely injured and moved to a nearby hospital, but four passengers in the cab were killed instantly, they said.Pol
Social AffairsApril 23, 2011
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Head of defense research institute faces dismissal over bribery allegation
State inspectors called for the defense ministry to sack the head of a state-run defense research institute over allegations of taking bribes, according to the Board of Audit and Inspection on Saturday.Kim Koo-sub, the head of the Korea Institute for Defense Analysis, is accused of receiving 2 million won ($1,850) from an Army colonel, who is identified only by his surname Cho,for promoting him in
Social AffairsApril 23, 2011
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President Lee calls for fiscal stability
President Lee Myung-bak on Saturday urged officials to maintain the balance in budget spending policies, warning against populist welfare policies ahead of next year's parliamentary and presidential elections."There are two main tasks of achieving sustainable growth and stabilizing consumer prices while maintaining fiscal soundness," Lee told officials at a meeting on fiscal strategy."I think that
PoliticsApril 23, 2011
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U.S. lawmakers ask Apple about tracking feature
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2011 (AFP) - U.S. lawmakers are seeking an explanation from Apple following claims that iPhones and iPads constantly log the location of the devices and store the information in a hidden file.Senator Al Franken, a Democrat from Minnesota, sent a letter to Apple chief executive Steve Jobs on Wednesday, while Democratic Representative Edward Markey of Massachusetts sent Jobs a
InternationalApril 23, 2011
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Locke to lead delegation to Seoul to promote Korea FTA's passage: Commerce Dept.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to Seoul next week to build support for the ratification of the pending free trade deal with South Korea, the Commerce Department said Friday.During the three-day visit from Wednesday, the delegation will meet with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan and other officials to "discuss t
PoliticsApril 23, 2011
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Judge resigns over subway sexual harassment
A 42-year-old judge resigned after being accused of harassing a woman on the subway, officials at the Supreme Court said Friday.The incumbent judge at the Seoul High Court, surnamed Hwang, was investigated by police on charges of harassing a woman in her 20s on a crowded subway during Thursday morning rush hour, according to police.Hwang was caught in the very act by a patrol police officer who fo
Social AffairsApril 23, 2011
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Allegedly illegal campaign for GNP candidate exposed
Police and election authorities are investigating allegations about an illegal campaign for Ohm Ki-young, the ruling party candidate for Gangwon governor.The provincial election authorities said Friday that they received a report about 29 people making telephone calls in a pension in Gangneung to entreat voters to cast ballots for Ohm. According to various opinion polls, Ohm is currently leading
PoliticsApril 22, 2011