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Korea enters full election mode
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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Kim visits U.S. base, says alliance firm against N.K.
South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan said Friday the country’s alliance with the United States is more firm than ever to help deter any “provocation” from North Korea, amid concerns over stability in the North after the death of Kim Jong-il.Kim made the remarks as he visited the U.S. military’s 2nd Infantry Division located in the city of Dongducheon, 40 kilometers north of Seoul, to offer American soldiers encouragement and New Year greetings.“The ROK-U.S. alliance stands more firmly tha
Jan. 13, 2012
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P.M. Kim visits Middle East amid Iran crisis
China, Japan quickly move to secure alternative oil suppliers in case of oil embargo on IranPrime Minister Kim Hwang-sik left the country Thursday to visit Oman and the United Arab Emirates on a trip that will last until Thursday, as Korea seeks alternatives to Iranian oil.The government is reportedly reviewing plans to reduce oil imports from Iran to 2010 levels while seeking an exemption for Korea in the application of the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which cal
Jan. 12, 2012
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S. Korea, China could launch free trade talks in coming months: FM
SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan said Thursday his government could launch formal talks with China on forging a bilateral free trade agreement, possibly in the first half of 2012, after finishing domestic procedures to start the talks within "a few months."Presi
Jan. 12, 2012
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Foreign Ministry to open senior posts to non-diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it will open 14 senior posts at overseas diplomatic missions to non-diplomats, a move to boost the expertise and competitiveness of South Korean diplomacy. Four of the posts are economic diplomatic ministers in the U.S., China, Japan and Russia.The ministry said it issued an advance notice of the new legislature through the official government newsletter last week. The ministry will gather public opinions by Jan. 19 about the changes.It is the first
Jan. 10, 2012
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Seoul-Tokyo cooperation critical to dealing with N. Korea: Amb. Shin
TOKYO (Yonhap News) ― Cooperation between South Korea and Japan will be important in dealing with uncertainties arising from North Korea’s leadership change, Seoul’s top envoy to Tokyo said Monday, as Kim Jong-un consolidates power in the communist regime.South Korea and Japan share common interests in maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, leading to mutual exchanges of information regarding the North and joint responses to related issues, Ambassador Shin Kak-soo said in an in
Jan. 9, 2012
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Seoul kids to enjoy Israeli dance
Kids in Korea have the chance to enjoy dance from Israel this week ― in an adaptation of a classic children’s book. The performance “A Flat for Rent” is based on a children’s story by Hebrew author and poet Leah Goldberg. The show by Israel’s Kibbutz Dance Ensemble reinterprets the famous story of quarreling neighbors ― a hen, cuckoo, squirrel, cat and mouse ― living in the same building. The colorful dance performance promises to tell what happens when the mouse packs up and vacates the apartme
Jan. 8, 2012
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Two jobs open at Danish embassy
A new commercial officer and an investment officer are being sought to work at the Embassy of Denmark in Seoul. The embassy is seeking two experienced staff members to promote investment opportunities in Denmark to Korean companies and to assist Danish businesses wishing to enter or already active in the market here. The commercial officer will be responsible for the life science sector, including pharmaceutical products, medical devices and biotechnology. Prior experience in the sector would be
Jan. 8, 2012
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One week to apply for U.K. scholarships
South and North Korean students may apply until Jan. 17 for the chance to study in the U.K. through a prestigious scholarship. The Chevening Scholarship program allows South Koreans and North Koreans living here to travel to the U.K. for fully funded postgraduate study. Chevening alumni and director general of Korea’s National Forensic Service Chung Hee-sun praised the scholarship for helping her devote her life to her field. “When I applied for this scholarship I was just a forensic scientist.
Jan. 8, 2012
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Time for Nepal to grow?
Envoy hopes that investment will follow new constitutionNepal is moving to entice Korean tourists and investors as a peace process nears conclusion with a new constitution for the Himalayan country. The top Nepali envoy in Korea, Raja Ram Bartaula, wants his country to become the world’s top Buddhist pilgrimage site thanks to the development of Buddha’s birthplace. But he said the mountainous country is still “desperate” for foreign investment to meet basic power and transport needs.“We are qui
Jan. 8, 2012
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Kids’ art befriends ASEAN
An exhibition of award-winning children’s art will promote Southeast Asian countries in Seoul from Jan. 19. More than 1,000 elementary school students in Korea entered the ASEAN-Korea Children’s Drawing Contest in December. Sixth grade Seoul elementary student Im Se-yeon won the grand prize for a drawing titled “Glittering ASEAN” in the contest which aims to raise awareness of ASEAN among the younger generation.The silver award went to six students and the bronze award went to 12 others. Fifty a
Jan. 8, 2012
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Anniversaries, events and expo to make for a busy diplomatic 2012
With its success in drawing high-level international conferences, Korea has enjoyed an especially full diplomatic calendar in recent years. And 2012 looks set to be no exception with foreign heads of state attending the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul in March, and international experts coming to the World Water Conference in Busan this September. The Yeosu Expo is also set to draw high-level political delegations from the 31 participating countries when it runs from May to August. What’s more,
Jan. 8, 2012
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India names new Seoul envoy
The new Indian ambassador to Korea has been announced as Shri Vishnu Prakash. He is the current government spokesperson of the Indian ministry of external affairs and is set to take up his new post in Korea shortly. Prakash is taking over the role from former ambassador Skand Tayal, who returned to New Delhi in December after spending more than three years in Seoul.
Jan. 8, 2012
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Seoul kids to enjoy Israeli dance
Kids in Korea have the chance to enjoy dance from Israel this week -- in an adaptation of a classic children’s book. The performance “A Flat for Rent” is based on a children’s story by Hebrew author and poet Leah Goldberg. The show by Israel’s Kibbutz Dance Ensemble reinterprets the famous story of quarreling neighbors -- a hen, cuckoo, squirrel, cat and mouse -- living in the same building. The colorful dance performance promises to tell what happens when the mouse packs up and vacates the apar
Jan. 8, 2012
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One week left to apply for U.K. scholarships
By Kirsty Taylor North and South Korean students may apply until Jan. 17 for the chance to study in the U.K. through a prestigious scholarship. The Chevening Scholarship program allows South Koreans and North Koreans living here to travel to the U.K. for fully funded postgraduate study. Chevening alumni and director general of Korea’s National Forensic Service Chung Hee-sun praised the scholarship for helping her devote her life to her field. “When I applied for this scholarship I was just a for
Jan. 8, 2012
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Two jobs open at Danish embassy
A new commercial officer and an investment officer are being sought to work at the Embassy of Denmark in Seoul. The embassy is seeking two experienced staff members to promote investment opportunities in Denmark to Korean companies and to assist Danish businesses wishing to enter or already active in the market here. The commercial officer will be responsible for the life science sector, including pharmaceutical products, medical devices and biotechnology. Prior experience in the sector would be
Jan. 8, 2012
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Time for Nepal to grow
Country hopes investment will follow new constitutionBy Kirsty Taylor Nepal is moving to entice Korean tourists and investors as a peace process nears conclusion with a new constitution for the Himalayan country. The top Nepali envoy in Korea, Raja Ram Bartaula, wants his country to become the world’s top Buddhist pilgrimage site thanks to the development of Buddha’s birthplace. But he said the mountainous country is still “desperate” for foreign investment to meet basic power and transport need
Jan. 8, 2012
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Foreign Minister Kim to hold Twitter conference
Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan, considered the most active user of social networking services among South Korea‘s cabinet ministers, will hold a Twitter conference next week with the public, the ministry said Saturday.It said Kim and Ha Young-sun, a political science professor at Seoul National University, will talk about a range of foreign policy issues as the minister takes and answers questions on Twitter and Facebook.The ministry said the 100 people who registered through Twitter can attend
Jan. 8, 2012
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Havel’s inspiration honored in Seoul
The legacy of Vaclav Havel should inspire commitment to promoting human rights and democracy in North Korea, the director of South Korea’s Human Rights Special Committee has said. Kim Tae-hoon praised the former Czech president, who died in December, at a memorial in Seoul on Friday. “Havel’s life was a most noble one, dedicated to democracy and human rights, and I lack the words to give it due honor,” said Kim at the ceremony on the 35th anniversary of Charter 77. The leader helped author the C
Jan. 8, 2012
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South Korea willing to hold talks with new NK leader
Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan said Thursday South Korea would consider holding talks with North Korea’s new leader Kim Jong-un at the Seoul Nuclear Summit in March.“If he takes up an appropriate title when we hold talks with North Korea, the talks will be held with him” Kim told reporters in Seoul, after briefing President Lee Myung-bak on 2012 policy plans.In the aftermath of the death of the North’s long-time leader Kim Jong-il on Dec. 17, his son ― believed to be in his late 20s ― took over
Jan. 5, 2012
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Stability of Korean peninsula, 2012 top priority for foreign ministry
South Korea’s foreign ministry said its top priority in carrying out 2012 policy will be keeping the Korean peninsula stable, as a power transition in North Korea under untested young leader Kim Jong-un is likely to add up uncertainties.In the aftermath of the death of the North’s long-time leader Kim Jong-il on Dec. 17, his son -- believed to be in his late 20s -- took over power of the 1.02 million-strong military and the Workers’ Party in a relatively short period of time.However, it is uncle
Jan. 5, 2012