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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Ministry denies blame for Jamboree debacle
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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Korean wartime sex slaves to take Japan to U.S. court
A dozen Korean victims of Japan's wartime sex slavery said Tuesday they will bring Japan to a U.S. court for financial compensation for the atrocities done to them. The 12, including Yoo Hee-nam and Kang Il-chul, will lodge a civil suit at a California district court on July 1, Ahn Shin-kwon, director of the House of Sharing, told reporters at a news conference, quoting the victims.They will seek $2 million each for the wartime atrocities committed by Japan and its companies "and their continued
June 23, 2015
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Japanese experts see need for more efforts to solve sex slave issue
Japanese experts Tuesday hailed joint celebrations by leaders from South Korea and Japan for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties but stressed the need for further efforts to resolve the thorny issue of Tokyo's wartime sex slavery.President Park Geun-hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday attended each other's embassy events in their capitals to celebrate half a century of relations, raising hopes that the long-strained relations between the two may improve in the landmark year.
June 23, 2015
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Any solution to sex slave issue should satisfy victims: FM Yun
The dispute between South Korea and Japan over Tokyo's sexual enslavement of Korean women for Japan's World War II soldiers should be resolved in a way that satisfies the victims, Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se said.Yun was in Tokyo for two days until Monday to mark the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations. During the visit, he held talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and attended an anniversary reception hosted by the South Korean Embassy in Tokyo.His visit was the f
June 23, 2015
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U.S. veterans at Army retirement home express pride in serving in Korean War
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Richard Robinson served two stints in South Korea, including one during the Korean War -- a career that has earned him a string of medals as well as a deep sense of pride."I was proud to be there and I did my duty," Robinson said during an interview with Yonhap News Agency on Monday, speaking of his service in 1952-1953 as a corporal delivering intelligence reports from the 8th Army headquarters in Seoul to the frontlines as the three-year conflict drew to its end.Rob
June 23, 2015
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U.S. welcomes joint anniversary celebrations involving Park, Abe
The United States on Monday welcomed the rare celebrations that South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended to mark half a century of relations, saying it looks forward to the relations getting "broader and deeper."Earlier in the day, Park and Abe visited each other's embassy in Seoul and Tokyo to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two neighboring nations.During the visits, the two leaders called for im
June 23, 2015
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Park stresses future over history in ties with Japan
President Park Geun-hye said Monday that South Korea and Japan should unload their "heavy burden of history" toward a future-oriented partnership for reconciliation and co-prosperity.Seoul and Tokyo are in a stand-off over a divergent interpretation of their shared history, especially the so-called "comfort women" issue.South Korea has urged Japan to admit its legal responsibility for forcing Korean women into sexual servitude at Japanese military brothels during World War II.Japan has claimed t
June 23, 2015
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Park, Abe stress forward-looking partnership
The leaders of South Korea and Japan on Monday both called for progress in the two countries’ fraught relations, and a new era of cooperation as they marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral ties.Their remarks, focusing on forging a future-oriented partnership, are expected to create much-needed momentum in improving relations, which have been strained amid escalating historical and territorial feuds. At a commemorative event arranged by the Japanese Embassy in Seoul to mark
June 22, 2015
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Park eyes 'starting year' for new ties with Japan
President Park Geun-hye held out her "sincere expectations" Monday that South Korea and Japan will turn 2015 into the starting point for forward-looking bilateral ties.In her message to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe conveyed by visiting Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se, Park emphasized the need for the two sides to resolve pending issues in a smooth manner."Minister Yun Byung-se delivered President Park's verbal message that she sincerely hopes the two countries will resolve pending issues and
June 22, 2015
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Abe vows effort for improved ties with S. Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday he wants to make concerted efforts with President Park Geun-hye for improved relations between the two countries."I would like to improve and develop ties toward the next half-a-century, together with President Park, for the people of both nations and the next generation," he said in a meeting with visiting Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se at his official residence.Abe's remark came as the Northeast Asian neighbors marked the 50th anniversary of normal
June 22, 2015
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U.S. reacts cautiously to signs of thaw in Korea-Japan ties
The United States reacted cautiously Sunday to signs of a thaw emerging in the long-chilled relations between South Korea and Japan as their leaders agreed to visit each other's embassy to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations.South Korean President Park Geun-hye plans to attend an anniversary ceremony to be held at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Monday while Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also plans to visit the Korean Embassy in Tokyo for a similar c
June 22, 2015
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Ministers of Korea, Japan meet to mend ties
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan held talks in Tokyo on Sunday to forge much-needed momentum to mend bilateral relations that have been strained amid escalating historical and territorial feuds.Their meeting was arranged as the two countries are to mark the 50th anniversary on Monday of the normalization of bilateral diplomatic ties. It was the first visit by Seoul’s top diplomat since the Park Geun-hye administration was inaugurated in February 2013. During their talks, Seoul’s Fo
June 21, 2015
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Park to join Japan's anniversary reception
President Park Geun-hye will attend the Japanese Embassy's reception this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties with Japan, Cheong Wa Dae announced Sunday."President Park plans to participate in the event to be held on Monday afternoon," at a Seoul hotel, the presidential office said.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will also attend a similar ceremony to be hosted by the South Korean Embassy in Tokyo on Monday, added Cheong Wa Dae."We look forward to develop
June 21, 2015
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History’s shadow eclipses Korea-Japan trust-building
Since normalizing their diplomatic ties half a century ago, South Korea and Japan have made substantial progress in the economic, social and cultural domains, with trade volume nearly 400 times what it was.But their deepening partnership has been overshadowed by historical and territorial conflicts that have escalated in recent years amid their lack of high-level dialogue, political distrust and rising domestic nationalism.Seoul’s Prime Minister Yun Byung-se’s visit to Tokyo on Sunday has raised
June 21, 2015
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Greek tourism minister touts natural beauty
Visiting all of Greece’s turquoise seas, picturesque islands, lush mountains, ancient monuments and public festivals would take a lifetime, even for Greeks. As the birthplace of democracy and philosophy, and now a thriving tourism nation of natural and cultural riches, Greece supplies endless wonders to its visitors. Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura came to Korea last week to promote her country’s tourism, as it seeks to provide year-round services.“Korea has a very special place in my hea
June 21, 2015
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Ambassador advocates India’s southern charms
India offers a full plate of tourism options, owing to its vast geography, long history and diverse cultures. For starters and globetrotters alike, a visit to the Kerala state of southwestern India would be worth a try, Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami says. “Choosing one place over another is difficult and subjective, but I would recommend a holiday in Kerala for a perfect balance of culture, healing and scenery,” Doraiswami told The Korea Herald in an email interview. “An itinerary can incl
June 21, 2015
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Turkey promotes unexplored treasures
Although describing Turkey as a bridge between the East and West has long been a cliche, the country continues to offer connections for people from every corner of the world. Turkey has shorelines on the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea, towns and villages with eclectic architecture and world-class ski resorts and golf courses. Ali Karakus, the director of the Turkish Embassy's office of culture an information, poses with Nas Communication CEO Na Eun-Kyung at the Korea Travel Fair 2015 at Coex i
June 21, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Dialogue is crucial for building Korea-Japan trust’
Seoul and Tokyo should increase high-level dialogue to enhance mutual understanding, trust and respect and mitigate their historical tensions, a Japanese scholar said.Junya Nishino, political science professor at Keio University in Tokyo, noted that dialogue was crucial to ensure mutually beneficial cooperation to cope with the changing contours of regional politics and security.“The two sides need to talk to bridge their differences. The absence of top-level dialogue has resulted in a lack of m
June 21, 2015
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Georgia trumpets status as the jewel of Caucasus
Georgia has described itself as the hidden tourist gem of the Caucasus for many years. Aided by government-led promotion and online marketing, tourists from around the world are opening their eyes to the country’s treasure trove of attractions.Situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia has had cultural interactions with neighboring Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Turkey for centuries. As a result, the tourism experience is multifaceted and multilayered, offering a mix of historic sig
June 21, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Park should look to take on broader Asia peace role’
A South Korean scholar called on President Park Geun-hye to take on a broader leadership role for East Asian peace rather than focusing on peninsular security, stressing the need for her to lead the country’s ties with Japan in a direction that promotes regional stability.Nam Ki-jeong, a professor at the Institute for Japanese Studies in Seoul National University, said the improved Seoul-Tokyo ties would create leverage to enhance the ties between the two Koreas and between Pyongyang and Tokyo,
June 21, 2015
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FM Yun leaves for Japan to attend fence-mending talks
Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se began his two-day visit to Japan on Sunday where he will meet with his Japanese counterpart on mending ties that have been frayed over shared history. The visit, Yun's first to Japan since taking office in 2013, comes as the Northeast Asian neighbors mark next week the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties. Yun was to hold talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida shortly after arriving there, according to a press release from the South
June 21, 2015