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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[Graphic News] More Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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S. Korea, Belgium agree to enhance economic cooperation
Foreign ministers of South Korea and Belgium held talks in Seoul Tuesday, agreeing to enhance financial cooperation via the recently effected free trade pact, the Foreign Ministry here said. South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan and his Belgian counterpart Steven Vanackere agreed on the impor
Oct. 4, 2011
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Talks on gas pipeline project stalled
Korea, Russia far from rough draft, with possible N.K. shutdown of pipeline a thorny issueTalks on pumping Siberian gas through North Korea to South Korea are unlikely to see any immediate breakthroughs, according to the Korean company that signed a preliminary deal in 2008.Korea Gas Corp. and Russi
Oct. 4, 2011
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Tokyo rejects Seoul’s proposal on sex slaves
The issue of Japan’s sexual enslavement of Korean women during World War II has been wholly settled, a senior Tokyo official said Monday, restating his government’s rejection of Seoul’s proposal for new talks on the matter. It is an unchanged position of Japan that the issue has been settled under a
Oct. 3, 2011
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Native American story brought come to life
The U.S. Embassy is running an art exhibition of photographs never before seen in Korea by Edward Curtis, known for his pictures taken of the American West and Native Americans.Titled “Sacred Legacy,” the exhibition displays 75 photographs and related materials on the lives of North American Indians
Oct. 2, 2011
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Italy, Korea examine science of aging
Korea, like many countries, will undergo the challenges of an aging population.To examine some of these challenges, the Italian Science and Technology section of the embassy is holding the 1st Korea-Italy Symposium on Genetic and Nongenetic Determinants of Successful Aging on Oct. 4.The symposium wi
Oct. 2, 2011
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Portuguese movies to screen at BIFF
The Portuguese Embassy is showcasing several movies at the Busan International Film Festival as part of the golden anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea.Under the title “Extreme Portuguese Cinema: Six Authors in Focus,” the program will focus on the work of six Portuguese directors, representing
Oct. 2, 2011
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Human rights logo unveiled to the world
The fundamental rights that every person shares now have a logo.The Universal Human Rights logo was revealed last week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, announced the German Embassy.“Our foreign minister had the idea of how we can make the issue of protecting human rights more popu
Oct. 2, 2011
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ASEAN Centre, more than a facilitator of ties
With only three months remaining in the year, the ASEAN-Korea Centre is planning a number of events that will entertain, inform and promote mutual ties.If visiting one of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states is on the cards, then check out the ASEAN Culture and Tourism Fair, whic
Oct. 2, 2011
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French Yeosu pavilion stresses ocean’s future
The French Embassy unveiled its plans for the French pavilion at the Yeosu World Expo next year.As its theme, the French government has chosen “France, its Coasts, its Oceans” and also unveiled their mascot for the expo named Sogeumi.“Korea and France are both countries with a high respect for the o
Oct. 2, 2011
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Sharing ideas to benefit disabled
Ecuador’s vice president fights for human rights of the disabledEcuador’s Vice President Lenin Moreno does not let his disability hamper his ability to help others the world over.Last week, he traveled to Korea for two days to take part in the Abilympics in Seoul, a worldwide vocational skill
Oct. 2, 2011
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‘S. Korean reporters held in China released’
Chinese authorities released a group of South Korean journalists and others who were detained early last week while on a reporting trip near the Chinese border with North Korea, a foreign ministry official in Seoul said Thursday. The five-member team dispatched by Seoul’s JoongAng Ilbo newspaper was
Sept. 29, 2011
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‘Seoul announced Iraq oil deal prematurely’
The 2009 announcement by the South Korean presidential office of an oil field development project in Iraq was made prematurely and inaccurately, diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks suggested Thursday. On Feb. 26, 2009, the office of President Lee Myung-bak announced leaders of South Korea and Iraq signed
Sept. 29, 2011
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U.S. regrets soldier’s alleged rape of Korean woman
WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) -- The U.S. government on Wednesday vowed full cooperation in the investigation into an alleged rape by an American soldier of a young Korean woman near a military base north of Seoul, according to the South Korean Embassy in Washington.Assistant Secretary of State for East
Sept. 29, 2011
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3 honored for bringing royal books from France
Three people who contributed to bringing home royal Korean books that were looted by France in the 19th century were honored by the government on Thursday. Lee Tae-jin, president of the National Institute of Korean History, Lee Sung-mi, honorary professor at the Academy of Korean Studies, and Yoo Bo
Sept. 29, 2011
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Dutch bands to perform at Jarasum jazz festival
Five Dutch bands will perform at the Jarasum International Jazz Festival, the Netherland’s Embassy announced.From Oct. 1 to 3, Dutch jazz bands Agog, Amsterdam Klezmer Band, Eric Vloeiman’s Gatecrash, Jungle Boldie and Mdungu will perform at the jazz festival.The Netherlands Embassy is contributing
Sept. 28, 2011
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Trilateral secretariat officially opens in Seoul
South Korea collaborated with Japan and China in launching the Trilateral Cooperative Secretariat Tuesday. Attending the ceremony, South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan said the trilateral body will “play a vital role” in the “systemized mechanism for peace and prosperity of Northeast Asia.”Th
Sept. 27, 2011
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Russia names first honorary consul general of Korea
Russia has named a South Korean scholar as its first honorary consul general of South Korea, diplomatic sources said Sunday, a move to promote financial and social ties between the two countries. Under the approval of the Kremlin, the Russian government has appointed Jung Heon, a professor of Moscow
Sept. 25, 2011
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CIA documents shed light on S. Korea’s nuke ambition in 1970s
Seoul engaged in atomic weapon program two years longer than U.S. thoughtAs the international community continues to grapple with how best to thwart North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, a Seoul-based publication has revealed declassified U.S. Central Intelligence Agency documents shedding light on South
Sept. 25, 2011
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Brazilian lens breaks stereotypes
The beauty of Brazil is virtually unknown in Korea and even to many Brazilians as well.To showcase the largest country in Latin America, the Brazilian Embassy is exhibiting photographs by Joao Paulo Barbosa.“There are a lot of places I have never seen before in Brazil, some places look like Grand (C
Sept. 25, 2011
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Polish Embassy opens photo contest
The Embassy of Poland is holding their first photo contest open to all amateur Korean photographers who have travelled to Poland.Titled “Poland in the Eyes of Koreans,” the contest is divided into three categories: People, nature and architecture or buildings.The high-resolution pictures can be in b
Sept. 25, 2011