The Korea Herald

Jasmine revolutions have hints of Korea’s past

Social affairsMar 6, 2011

For many expatriates from Arab countries residing in Korea, “excited” and “happy” are the words they use to describe their feelings about the recent regime changes in Egypt and Tunisia. “In the begi...
[News Focus] Two Koreas at odds over return of N.K. citizens

Foreign affairsMar 6, 2011

Four North Koreans who have expressed their wish to stay here after their boat accidentally drifted into South Korean waters are becoming the latest source of tension between the two Koreas. North K...
‘Tanks deployed to fortify N.K. leader’s residences’

North KoreaMar 6, 2011

North Korea has deployed tanks and other weapons around its leader Kim Jong-il’s residences in Pyongyang to fortify them against a possible revolt spurred by the ongoing antigovernment protests in th...
Obtaining spouse visa to get tougher

Social affairsMar 6, 2011

The application process for the F-2 spouse visa will have stricter rules from Monday, the Ministry of Justice said Sunday. The latest revision to the immigration law came after several cases of abus...
Danish design in focus at Yeosu EXPO

Foreign affairsMar 6, 2011

From now until June, preparations for the Danish Pavilion at EXPO 2012 in Yeosu will focus on pavilion design, content and business partnerships. Danish EXPO Commissioner Steen Christensen visited K...
Information on NZ earthquake relief, donations

Foreign affairsMar 6, 2011

The New Zealand government has launched an appeal to help the people of Christchurch and the Canterbury region affected by the Feb. 22 earthquake. The embassy has set up links at its website to assi...
Mexico holds first electronics seminar

Foreign affairsMar 6, 2011

The electronics sector is one of the fastest growing industries in Mexico in terms of export potential and employment generation. Mexico manufactures a wide range of electronic products from audio a...
India-Korea forum set to explore IT options

Foreign affairsMar 6, 2011

The Embassy of India and the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea are jointly organizing the “Forum on India-Korea IT Partnership for Global Success” on March 14. The forum, which will be held at the...
Bangladesh makes David Kim honorary consul general

Foreign affairsMar 6, 2011

Monalisa CEO David Kim was appointed by Bangladesh last week as its honorary consul general for Incheon. “He’s a businessman of good standing in Korean society and Bangladesh is trying to promote bu...
‘Road to democracy is not smooth’

Foreign affairsMar 6, 2011

Egyptian Ambassador opens up about regime change and its global implications The revolution in Egypt was not about an outside occupying force, nor was it just about socio-economic conditions. Accord...
Mom charged after son found in oven

Social affairsMar 6, 2011

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) ― A Mississippi mother was arrested Wednesday in the death of her 3-year-old son after authorities said they found the child’s burned body in an oven. Washington County Cor...
The new Noah’s Ark to be built in Netherlands

ScienceMar 6, 2011

Hector Casanova color illustration of Noah's Ark being tossed in high waves during a lightening storm. (MCT) A Dutchman is building a life sized Noah’s Ark on the Maas River, and is expected finish ...
Baby born from mom who was shot dead

Social affairsMar 6, 2011

A baby was safely born after her mother was shot to death, thanks to help from the woman’s nine-year-old son, the Daily Mail reported. According to police, Mr. and Mrs. Latham were arguing with a ma...
Gingrich: I expect to be 'in the race'

InternationalMar 5, 2011

ATLANTA (AP) - Former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich says he expects to be a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. Gingrich announced Thursday that he's explo...
China says it will tackle inflation, boost incomes

InternationalMar 5, 2011

BEIJING (AP) - China's government promised Saturday to clamp down on inflation and urgently raise incomes as it pushes to spread the benefits of economic growth at a time when living standards are ri...