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Exports to US reach all-time high, widen gap with China
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Trump rekindles criticism: US forces defending 'wealthy' S. Korea 'free of charge'
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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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[Music in drama] Rekindle a love that slipped through your fingers
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul Metro to seek legal action against malicious complaints
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Illit, mired in controversy, remains on Billboard charts for 5th week
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On May Day, labor unions blast Yoon's foreign nanny proposal
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Canadian Embassy greens its roof
The Canadian Embassy has joined in Seoul City’s green roof initiative at its building in Jeong-dong. The rooftop is the result of a joint partnership and co-funding between the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Government of Canada.It is the first time that a foreign mission in Korea has partnered with Seoul City on a green roof initiative. Ambassador David Chatterson and Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon celebrated the opening at the Canadian Embassy on May 25. Canadian Ambassador David Chatterson
June 3, 2012
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Fair to give flavor of Southeast Asia
The ASEAN Culture and Tourism Fair 2012 will be held in Seoul this weekend.The fair to be held on June 9-10 has been organized to promote cultural understanding and tourism between the 10 ASEAN member states. The event will run from 12-6:30 p.m. in D-Cube Park at D-Cube City, near Sindorim Subway Station. It will include traditional cultural performances and booths from the national tourism organizations of different ASEAN countries, as well as an ASEAN kitchen serving different foods from the r
June 3, 2012
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Georgia states priorities on Independence Day
Georgian Ambassador Nikoloz Apkhazava has said that strengthening relations with Korea and the rest of Asia will help his country diversify its international ties.The ambassador said Georgia’s main long-term foreign policy goal was integration into European and Euro-Atlantic institutions, but said that the reforming country was also looking east. “In order to diversify its international ties, our government prioritizes the cooperation with the Asia-Pacific region, and with China, Japan and South
June 3, 2012
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Swedish minister tells how women can reach top
Sweden’s 29-year-old Minister for Enterprise has shared her secrets on how young women can reach the top during her visit to Korea. Annie Loof became Sweden’s youngest MP and the youngest woman ever to be elected to her country’s parliament at the age of 23 in 2006, and then became her party’s leader in September last year. “I have noticed that both being a woman and also my age has been very interesting for the Korean people and I am very glad to have the possibility to inspire more women here
June 3, 2012
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Israel sees N.K. threat 40 years on
Lawyers fight terror in courtNorth Korea still poses “a constant threat to Israel,” 40 years after a Pyongyang-sponsored terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, the Israeli ambassador has said.And an Israeli lawyers’ organization is continuing to sue terrorists in a bid to prevent such atrocities in future. The roots of the Lod Airport massacre, which took the lives of 26 people and injured 72 others in Tel Aviv on May 30, 1972, trace back to the North Korean regime. “This attack was the first of its kind
June 3, 2012
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Korea, Libya to discuss economic cooperation
Libya’s foreign minister will visit South Korea next week to discuss economic and diplomatic cooperation between the two countries, Seoul officials said Friday.Ashour Bin Khayal will arrive on Sunday for a three-day stay and hold talks with his South Korean counterpart Kim Sung-hwan on Tuesday about Seoul’s support for Tripoli’s reconstruction drive and Korean firms’ business in the oil-rich North African country. “Khayal’s choice of Seoul as the first destination of his tour to Northeast Asia r
June 1, 2012
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France's first Korean-born minister trying to strengthen Seoul-Paris ties
France's first South Korean-born minister Fleur Pellerin said she will try to strengthen relations between the two countries in various areas as she is proud of her Korean origin and wants to learn more about Korean culture. In an interview with Korean correspondents stationed in Paris Thursday, Pellerin said her visit to South Korea may come as early as next year. But even if she visits Seoul, s
June 1, 2012
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Monaco’s prince in Korea to promote marine protection in Asia-Pacific
A European prince is coming to Korea to promote marine protection in the Asia-Pacific region.Prince Albert II of Monaco will be here to host a marine protection conference at the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea on June 4. The Monaco Blue Initiative at the EXPO Hall will bring together international experts to discuss ways to help protect marine environments in Asia and around the world.The conference is being organized by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation established by the prince to safeguard the
May 31, 2012
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Korea, Sweden to expand trade, science partnership
The leaders of South Korea and Sweden agreed Wednesday to step up bilateral cooperation in trade, culture, science and green growth during their summit in Seoul, Cheong Wa Dae said. “President Lee Myung-bak and Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf acknowledged expanding trade, investment and technological collaboration between the two countries. They also agreed to develop partnerships in basic science, life science and green growth,” the presidential office said in a statement. The king and Queen Silvi
May 30, 2012
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Lee, Swedish king agree to expand all-round cooperation
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf agreed Wednesday to expand all-round cooperation between the two countries, especially in science and green growth, the presidential office said.King Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived Tuesday for a four-day visit that also includes tours to the truce village of Panmunjom on the border with North Korea and to the World Expo under w
May 30, 2012
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Korea, Brazil agree to boost cooperation, trade
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Brazil agreed Monday to increase economic, political and scientific cooperation between the two growing economies, Seoul officials said Tuesday.Kim Sung-hwan met with Antonio Patriota in the capital Brasilia and discussed collaboration in trade, industry, scientific technology, agriculture and climate change. They also agreed to step up diplomatic cooperation in Africa and Southeast Asia. “During the talks, Kim sought measures to reinforce omnidirectional
May 29, 2012
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S. Korea, Finland initial nuclear energy pact
South Korea and Finland have initialed a nuclear energy pact aimed at ensuring the peaceful use of atomic power and boosting bilateral cooperation in the field, Seoul's trade ministry said Monday.The agreement was reached at a bilateral meeting in Helsinki Friday between senior officials from South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Finland's Ministry of Employment and the Economy,
May 28, 2012
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Korea-Sweden society to host meeting for king
Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf is scheduled to attend a meeting with about 300 prominent figures in culture, art and education from Korea and his country in Seoul on Wednesday, the Korea Sweden Cultural Society said. The king and Queen Silvia of Sweden will arrive here Tuesday for a four-day stay. He will be the first Swedish monarch to visit Korea. “The event will provide a chance to strengthen friendly relations and cultural cooperation between Korea and Sweden,” Lee Se-woong, president of the s
May 28, 2012
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Korea expands relations with Latin America
Foreign minister Kim discuss enhanced ties on 4-country tourForeign ministers from Korea and Chile have pledged to upgrade the political partnership of the two countries in line with ever-growing trade and economic cooperation, the Foreign Ministry said Sunday.During a meeting in Santiago on Friday, Kim Sung-hwan and Alfredo Moreno agreed to forge a “comprehensive cooperative partnership.” They also discussed ways to expand collaboration in resources, trade and investment, infrastructure, climat
May 27, 2012
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Swiss seek science collaborator in Seoul
The Swiss Embassy is seeking to hire a Scientific Collaborator for Education, Research and Innovation. The successful candidate will work as part of an international network to assist bilateral research cooperation and Switzerland’s international strategy for education, research and innovation in Korea.Duties will include monitoring Korean education, science and innovation policy, as well as drafting corresponding reports. The role will also involve managing a network with relevant institutions
May 27, 2012
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Investors told about Pakistani coal
Pakistani Ambassador to Seoul Shaukat Ali Mukadam has spoken at a Gyeonggi Province college to inform of investment opportunities in coal mining in his country. Pakistan is estimated to have186 billion tons of coal reserves, with 175 billion tons being located in the Sindh Province alone. The site at Thar is one of the largest coal deposits in the world. The resources there have an estimated potential to generate 100,000 megawatts of electricity over a period of more than 100 years. “This resour
May 27, 2012
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Tango at Expo for Argentina’s national day
An Argentine tango great has performed at the Yeosu Expo to mark the country’s national day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea. Inaki Urlezaga performed with his company Ballet Concierto and the Hwaum Seoul Orchestra at the Expo Hall of Yeosu International Exhibition on Friday. They were joined by the Argentine bandoneonist Jorge Rutman. The bandoneon is a type of concertina that is a key instrument in most tango bands. The show titled “Aires de Buenos Aires” was choreographe
May 27, 2012
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Korean students debate for Russian prizes
The second all-Korean Russian language contest was held by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies on May 18.The university’s Institute for Russian Studies organized the second language contest for a range of prizes from Russian language training to air tickets and cash awards. Teams of two students first had to make a presentation of their impressions of Russia, then semifinalists debated the role of social networks in modern society. The finalists then debated the role of heroes in their lives. S
May 27, 2012
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British Embassy party marks Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
The British Embassy held a party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Seoul on Thursday. The event in the garden of British Ambassador Scott Wightman’s residence marked Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne. The queen became head of state of Britain and six other countries upon the death of her father, King George VI, on Feb. 6, 1952, with her coronation held on June 2 of that year. Wightman, who has been in Seoul for six months, delivered part of his celebratory speech in Korean.
May 27, 2012
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Israel campaigns to remember Olympic athletes murdered in 1972
Israeli Ambassador Tuvia Israeli has called for one minute of silence at this summer’s London Olympics in memory of Israeli athletes killed by terrorists at the 1972 Munich games. “The terrible terrorist attack at the Munich Olympics, 40 years ago, not only murdered 11 Israeli athletes, but also hurt the Olympic spirit and the hope that one day peace will be a thing for all humanity,” Israeli said. “Therefore, it is essential to remember and to remind of the Munich disaster for the younger gener
May 27, 2012