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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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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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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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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Three men found dead in apparent suicide pact
Three men were found dead in an apartment in what police speculate may have been a group suicide in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, on Monday.The bodies of the three were found in a villa. The men have been identified only by their family names, ages and places of residence: 26-year-old Park of Chungju, 27-year-old Kwon from Busan and 21-year-old Kim from Daejeon.Coal ash was found on top of
Social AffairsFeb. 21, 2011
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Honduras looks to learn from Korean development
President Lobo tells The Korea Herald of his hopes to learn from Korean development and education and to draw investment to his countryHonduran President Porfirio Lobo on Monday expressed hope to learn how Korea developed its islands in the west coast into model cities of development and trade.The Latin American country is passing an amendment to its constitution to designate a sizable piece of un
Foreign AffairsFeb. 21, 2011
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Czech press photos show global interest
“The fact that Czech photojournalists are going to places like Sudan, Sri Lanka, Laos, North Korea, and so on says something about the interests of Czechs in far away countries.”As said by Czech Republic Ambassador Jaroslav Olsa Jr. during the opening of the Czech Press Photo exhibition in Hongdae.Czech Press Photo is an annual competition and exhibition rolled into one, presenting an independent
Foreign AffairsFeb. 21, 2011
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S. Korea's spy agency denies breaking into Indonesian envoys' hotel room
South Korea's spy agency denied a local media report on Monday that its agents had broken into an Indonesian presidential delegation's hotel room last week in Seoul to steal sensitive arms procurement information. Quoting an unnamed senior official, the Chosun Ilbo said that a trio, who had broken into the suite room of the Lotte Hotel in downtown Seoul and fled after a delegation member saw
PoliticsFeb. 21, 2011
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S. Korea alerts nationals against traveling to Libya
S. Korea issued an alert against travelling to Libya. (Yonhap News)South Korea on Sunday issued an alert against traveling to Libya, asking its nationals to defer nonessential trips to the northern African state currently engulfed in violent anti-government protests. Eastern parts of Libya have been issued with the strongest alert, while South Korean nationals are also asked to reconsider trips to
Foreign AffairsFeb. 21, 2011
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N.K. digging sparks speculation of nuke test
North Korea has been digging special tunnels at a nuclear test site in Punggye-ri in North Hamgyong Province, sparking concerns that it may be preparing for another nuclear test, government and military sources said Sunday.North Korea conducted its two previous plutonium-fueled nuclear tests, one each in 2006 and 2009, at the site. “South Korea and U.S. intelligence authorities have spotted the No
North KoreaFeb. 20, 2011
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Lee expresses hopes for talks with N. Korea
‘Locations of new airport, science belt to be determined within the first half of this year’President Lee Myung-bak on Sunday expressed hopes for dialogue with North Korea this year, adding there was no need for prior discussions with the U.S. on an inter-Korean summit.Post-summit consultations with members of the six-nation nuclear talks, however, would be necessary, Lee told reporters during a l
PoliticsFeb. 20, 2011
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Somali pirates hijack U.S. couple’s yacht
MOGADISHU (AP) ― An American couple that has sailed the world with a yacht full of Bibles was hijacked by Somali pirates, and the U.S. said Saturday it is assessing possible options.Pirates say the yacht will make landfall in Somalia on Sunday, which would reduce the chances of a fast rescue dramatically. A British sailing couple hijacked by pirates was held hostage in a stiflingly hot Somali regi
InternationalFeb. 20, 2011
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Three killed as Gbagbo forces disperse rally
Tensions high after longtime ruler's announcement on banks controlABIDJAN (AFP) ― Security forces loyal to Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo opened fire at a rally of several hundred supporters of his rival Alassane Ouattara, killing three youths, witnesses said Saturday. Gbagbo’s security forces in the capital’s Abobo district, a stronghold of Ouattara, “fired into the crowd leaving people running for cover but they chased them,” a resident told AFP. “Three youths were shot dead” in front of
InternationalFeb. 20, 2011
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S. Korea strove to isolate N.K. in ’80s: declassified papers
Viewing North Korea not only as a military threat, but also a diplomatic rival, South Korea strove to prevent its major allies from increasing exchanges with the North three decades ago, Seoul’s declassified diplomatic papers showed Monday. Following the assassination of its authoritarian strongman Park Chung-hee in 1979, Seoul went through a rough period in the early 1980s, striving to prevent di
Foreign AffairsFeb. 20, 2011
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Colleges under fire for handling of foreign students
More foreigners are coming to Korea to study, but their universities seem incapable of managing them properly, the government said Sunday. Many schools did not monitor student attendance and even awarded diplomas to students who had not qualified for them.The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology investigated 29 universities nationwide from December through January and found that all of th
Social AffairsFeb. 20, 2011
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Activist offers long debate with Japanese over Dokdo
A civic activist is pushing for a debate on the sovereignty of Dokdo with a Japanese figure who claims the rocky islets are part of Japanese territory. Kim Jum-ku, head of the Dokdo Protection Party, said Sunday that he will deliver his invitation to Shimojo Masao, a renowned scholar known for his claims on Japan’s sovereignty over Dokdo, known as Takeshima in Japan. The invitation will take place
Social AffairsFeb. 20, 2011
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Korea looks overseas to train officials
Seoul to dispatch some 200 officials to foreign institutions this yearGWACHEON, Gyeonggi Province ― With its emergence as a developed nation, South Korea has been host to numerous international events. But what many people don’t see is the officials behind the scenes that made hosting events such as the G20 Summit and the World Cup possible.These officials could not have made waves simply by learn
Social AffairsFeb. 20, 2011
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Finnish junior fellows networking applications
EVA Junior Fellows Network for international students, researchers and young graduates is inviting 25 new junior fellows for a two-day seminar in Helsinki.To be held at the end of August, the seminar provides the junior fellows with the opportunity to exchange ideas with Finnish business leaders and experts from different sectors. Fellows must be between the ages of 18-28, graduate or post-graduat
Foreign AffairsFeb. 20, 2011
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U.S. consular services in Busan this week
In December 2010, the United States Embassy began offering consular services in Busan on a monthly basis. Officials from the Embassy’s American Citizen Services Unit will offer consular services in Busan this month on Tuesday and Wednesday. A consular officer will be available tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the American Presence Post, Lotte Gold Rose Buildin
Foreign AffairsFeb. 20, 2011
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U.S. Embassy closed Monday
The United States Embassy is closed on Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents’ Day. The embassy informed that generally, workdays following a holiday are exceptionally busy in the American Citizens Services Unit at the embassy, especially in the afternoon when appointments are required.A complete list of all of U.S. Embassy holiday closings for this year is available at http://seoul.usembassy.gov
Foreign AffairsFeb. 20, 2011
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Center highlights ASEAN coffee
The ASEAN-Korea Center organized an exhibition and seminar on the coffee industry in Southeast Asia.During the Exploring Cafe Industry from ASEAN event last week, coffee-related products from 20 Southeast Asian companies were presented.The items were selected by the ASEAN Trade Promotion Agencies and included premium coffee, highland tea, organic fruit juice, and snacks.The center’s Secretary Gene
Foreign AffairsFeb. 20, 2011
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Math genius honored by Australia
One of the youngest students ever, a local grade 11 boy was awarded the Australian Mathematics Competition Medal last week by the Australian ambassador.“The Australian mathematics award was introduced in 1978 and continues to be the major mathematics school enrichment event in the region,” said Australian Ambassador Sam Gerovich.Ryoo Sang-woo from Chungbuk Science High School is the second student
Foreign AffairsFeb. 20, 2011
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Supplying security for world’s oceans
Germany, like South Korea is an export nation that relies heavily on the free access of shipping lanes across the oceans.Previously, for Germany, its major exports headed across the Atlantic Ocean towards North America where there is never a problem with pirates.“Maritime security is something that has become more and more important for Korea and for Germany. We are both export nations and we depe
Foreign AffairsFeb. 20, 2011
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Harmonizing old and new Japanese designs showcased
In Japan, the traditional concept of harmony called “wa” has taken on a new approach by reconciling opposing concepts in order to synthesize them into something greater.This concept is the foundation for contemporary Japanese designs in product manufacturing.The Japanese Embassy along with the Korea Foundation are holding an exhibition that brings together this harmony under one roof at a very imp
Foreign AffairsFeb. 20, 2011