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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok team up in 'Whenever Possible'
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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North Korea holds drills simulating nuclear counterattack against enemy
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Korean-American tapped as U.S. ambassador to Seoul
The U.S. government has tapped Sung Kim, a Korean-American State Department official, as its new ambassador to Seoul, diplomatic sources said over the weekend, a move that is expected to have positive influence over bilateral ties and ongoing efforts to denuclearize North Korea. Once the nomination is officially confirmed, the 51-year-old diplomat will become the first U.S. ambassador to Seoul of
June 5, 2011
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Seoul denies leakage of Lee-Obama conversation
No classified information containing telephone conversations between South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and U.S. President Barack Obama have been leaked, the Foreign Ministry here said over the weekend, denying speculations over the Chinese hacking incident. Speculations soared over the weekend after Shin Hak-yong, lawmaker of the main opposition Democratic Party, claimed to have received a repo
June 5, 2011
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Bergman revealed at Ewha festival
An exhibition that examines the work of famous Swedish director Ingmar Bergman will kick off this week.The Swedish Embassy is showcasing some of Bergman’s works during an exhibition and festival held at the Theater Arthouse Momo in Ewha Womans University from June 10 to July 10.Bergman’s films often had dark themes such as death, illness and insanity, and were played out against an equally bleak S
June 5, 2011
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Gyeonggi, British Colombia elevate ties
The Canadian province of British Colombia and South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province strengthened their ties with a sister province agreement.British Columbia Premier Christy Clark said that Korea and Gyeonggi’s partnership, built on billions of dollars in annual bilateral trade, is “bringing together businesses and the education sector to create jobs and opportunities in both provinces.” Gyeonggi Govern
June 5, 2011
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Israel-Asia Leaders Fellowship opens
The Israeli Embassy has announced the launch of the Israel-Asia Leaders Fellowship scheme.The program is part-time and is designed to supplement students’ existing university study program while in Israel.“The Israel-Asia Leaders fellowship aims to invest in the next generation of leaders in Israel-Asia relations by providing Asian students studying in Israel the high-level access, contacts, skill
June 5, 2011
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Examining High North at Norwegian seminar
The High North is gaining increased relevance in an era of rapid climate change and melting polar ice. With that comes more opportunities for joint cooperation to further science in one of the planet’s great frontiers.The Embassy of Norway in cooperation with Korea Polar Research Institute will host a joint seminar entitled “The High North ― opportunities and challenges for Korea and Norway” on Ju
June 5, 2011
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Peru to KOICA: ‘muchas gracias’
The Peruvian government last week bestowed the Distinguished Merit Award to Park Dae-won, Korea International Cooperation Agency president, for his service in improving the quality of life in the Latin American country.“It’s very important because it’s a recognition of the work that KOICA has done and is doing in Peru,” Peruvian Ambassador Marcela Lopez-Bravo told The Korea Herald. Peruvian Ambass
June 5, 2011
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Ghana looks for more Korean investment
In Korea, Ghana is better known for its chocolate than its investment opportunities but recently the landscape has changed.A couple of months ago, STX broke ground on their $10 billion deal to build 200,000 housing units in the west African nation -― a plan that is expected to make a substantial dent in Ghana’s 1 million housing deficit.“We believe that on the back of that enterprise, we can reach
June 5, 2011
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‘Education will break cycle of poverty’
UNESCO official says Korea an important player in global ‘education for all’ driveFor many developed countries, education was the key factor in propelling them out of the ashes of war and poverty and transform them into healthy economies.“Education is the basis for everything,” said UNESCO Assistant Director General for Education Qian Tang during an exclusive interview with The Korea Herald. Qian
June 5, 2011
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Gates sees wider U.S. military presence in Asia
In a parting pitch to Asian allies, retiring U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Saturday that the Pentagon is considering steps to widen its military presence across the Pacific Rim. He said budget woes won't interfere. “America is, as the expression goes, putting our money where our mouth is with respect to this part of the world _ and will continue to do so,” Gates told Asia's premier secu
June 4, 2011
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Chinese hackers leaked classified gov't document: lawmaker
A classified government document, containing telephone conversations between South Korean and U.S. presidents, was leaked by Chinese hackers, an opposition lawmaker said Saturday. "I received a report from the National Intelligence Service that a secret document written by the South Korean foreign ministry ahead of the Group of 20 (G-20) Summit in London in April 2009 was leaked to China," Rep. Sh
June 4, 2011
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Ministers from Pacific islands discuss climate change, relations
South Korea on Thursday welcomed the top diplomats from 14 Pacific island countries as the sides sought to expand cooperation on climate change and other issues of regional concern. “It has been only three decades since Korea established bilateral ties with the Pacific Islands countries,” South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan said in a speech at the meeting in Seoul. “There is still much to
May 31, 2011
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Busan, Casablanca form sisterhood
Mayors representing the cities with the largest ports in Korea and Morocco signed a sister city agreement, as Busan hopes to break into the African market.The deal concluded on April 26 saw Busan Mayor Hur Nam-sik and Casablanca Mayor Mohamed Sajid agree to cooperate on economic matters, culture, tourism, sports and civil exchanges, while also promising to work together on the co-development of bo
May 29, 2011
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Britain announces diplomatic shift for Koreas
British Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced a new strategic shift that will increase the diplomatic staff at the Seoul and Pyongyang Embassies.The new initiative is part of the United Kingdom’s plan to extend the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s global reach and strengthen its influence with the 21st century’s rising powers. The reinvigoration of the British diplomatic network signals t
May 29, 2011
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Danish Embassy cuts 5 tons of CO2
Since introducing the Green Embassy Initiative in October 2010, the Danish Embassy has cut its energy consumption by an average of 41 percent per month. “The embassy is as committed to the green agenda as Denmark and our capital, Copenhagen is,” said Danish Ambassador Peter Lysholt Hansen. By following seven simple rules, the embassy has managed to reduce consumption, cut the cost of their electri
May 29, 2011
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Tourism app helps explore Southeast Asia
The ASEAN-Korea Centre has launched a new mobile application in a bid to promote tourism to the Southeast Asian bloc’s member states among Korean travelers.Simply titled “ASEAN Tour,” the application was developed based on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ Tourism Guide published last year by the Centre.The application includes tourism information on each of the 10 member states and can
May 29, 2011
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Arab Festival bridges cultures
Not much is known about the Arab world in this region except that it supplies the energy Korea needs to fuel the nation and that it has problems with terrorism.But the Arab world is much greater than black gold; it is a world full of rich and diverse communities, groups and cultures. To view a small glimpse of these cultures, the Korea-Arab Society, the Foreign Ministry and 14 Arab missions in Kor
May 29, 2011
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Agriculture, the big trade off for the Korea-Mexico FTA
Mexico, like Korea, is a country heavily dependent on exports to sustain its economic growth, but the two countries are currently not seeing eye-to-eye over a possible trade deal.For both countries, it is not as simple as previous free trade agreements signed with other economies. Only recently has Korea entered the free trade agreement game while Mexico has signed FTAs with more than 50 countries
May 29, 2011
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Costa Rica’s war on climate change
Vice president looks to Korea to ‘fight the enemies of the environment’For many years, the small nation of Costa Rica has been leading the war against the negative affects resulting from climate change.In Korea, Costa Rica has found an ally in this battle. “This is a very important issue. There are many companies that profit from not controlling their emissions and polluting the environment, we wa
May 29, 2011
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HUFS takes first step with EU free trade agreement
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies organized a gathering with ambassadors from European Union nations to foster mutual awareness and discuss ways to promote exchange and cooperation.Last year, the European Union, HUFS and Hyundai Research Institute established the EU Centre to contribute to the growing ties between Korea and the bloc of 27-member states.Hankuk University of Foreign Studies holds
May 27, 2011