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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Dialogue hopes fade as doctors pick hard-liner as new head
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Coupang pledges W3tr to expand Rocket Delivery nationwide by 2027
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[Election Battlefield] Political novice to face off star politician in ‘swing district’
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Korea enters full election mode
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[Kim Seong-kon] The April 2024 election will decide our future
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Seoul’s bus union prepares for strike
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[Hello India] Corporate Korea sees new growth drivers in India
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Harmonizing old and new Japanese designs showcased
In Japan, the traditional concept of harmony called “wa” has taken on a new approach by reconciling opposing concepts in order to synthesize them into something greater.This concept is the foundation for contemporary Japanese designs in product manufacturing.The Japanese Embassy along with the Korea Foundation are holding an exhibition that brings together this harmony under one roof at a very imp
Feb. 20, 2011
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Challenges lie ahead for both Sudans
Earlier this month the world woke up to the news of the establishment of a new country in Africa.South Sudan, for lack of a better name it seems, seceded from Sudan after years of political wrangling and intense internal and international pressure. But with this new horizon comes gigantic challenges for South Sudan, while it lightens Sudan’s load.“Things are improving with the United States, the E
Feb. 20, 2011
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200 people break into S. Korean-run construction site in Libya
About 200 people forced their way into a South Korean-run construction site in Libya, and half of them are still occupying the site, the foreign ministry said Friday. Discontent over the government's housing policy is believed to be a reason for the intrusion in Derna in eastern Libya at around 12:30 a.m. (local time) Thursday, the ministry said. A similar incident happened at the same site las
Feb. 18, 2011
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Engineer of freed S. Korean fishing ship dies in Kenya
One of the South Korean crew of a fishing boat recently released by Somali pirates apparently fell to his death from a hotel in Kenya, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday. Kim Yong-hyun, the chief engineer of the freed vessel Keummi 305, was found dead around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Korean time, after falling from his third-floor hotel room. It is unclear whether he jumped as no suicide note has be
Feb. 17, 2011
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Seoul, Tokyo bolster cooperation on N.K.
South Korea and Japan reconfirmed their shared position not to unconditionally jump into peace talks with North Korea during their ministerial-level talks this week, giving China and Russia a wide berth on the issue. Seoul’s Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan said he and his Japanese counterpart Seiji Maehara agreed to “create the necessary terms” for the restart of the stalled international talks on
Feb. 17, 2011
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Teen Somali pirate sentenced to nearly 34 years
NEW YORK, (AFP) - A teenaged Somali pirate captured in a dramatic high seas operation was sentenced by a US court Wednesday to nearly 34 years in prison, despite defense pleas for leniency due to his young age.Federal Judge Loretta Preska in New York said the sentence of 33 years, nine months for Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse would serve as "general deterrence in this kind of crime."Muse was captured i
Feb. 17, 2011
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Korea, Japan urge U.N. to discuss North Korea
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan and South Korea's foreign ministers saidWednesday that the U.N. Security Council should take up the issue of NorthKorea's uranium enrichment programme with a view to possible punishment.Seiji Maehara of Japan and Kim Sung-hwan of South Korea told a newsconference that the North must take concrete steps to give up its nuclearprogrammes as it had previously agreed."We confirmed t
Feb. 16, 2011
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Foreign minister concerned about Japanese textbooks
TOKYO (Yonhap News) ― South Korea’s foreign minister voiced concern about possible negative effects that the upcoming outcome of Japan’s review of new middle school textbooks could have on relations between the two countries, according to an interview published Tuesday.Japanese school texts accused of glorifying the country’s wartime past have long been considered a thorn in relations between Seou
Feb. 15, 2011
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Two S. Koreans wounded after being shot in Paraguay: officials
Two South Koreans were seriously wounded after they were shot by unidentified gunmen in the city of Lambare, Paraguay, last week, foreign ministry officials said.The pair, identified only by their surnames Lee and Jeong, were returning home from work on Friday (local time) when gunmen on motorcycles approached them and shot them, the officials said. (MCT)The victims remain in serious condition whi
Feb. 14, 2011
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S. Korea applauds resignation of Mubarak
South Korea hailed Saturday the toppling of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as a victory for the Egyptian people toward democracy.Mubarak’s three-decade reign ended earlier Saturday, Korean time, after the besieged ruler decided to comply with protesters’ requests for him to step down. A junta of military commanders will now assume power in a culmination of the 18-day uprising in the most populou
Feb. 13, 2011
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Prospectors’ conference in Canada
The Canadian Embassy is organizing a Korean delegation to attend the world’s largest mining conference.The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada 2011 will take place in Toronto, Ontario from March 6 to 9. Canada’s mining sector is one of the best developed Canadian industry clusters, offering an extensive science and technology network, broad expertise in geosciences, over 1,200 junior
Feb. 13, 2011
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Nomination for Ibsen scholarship open
The International Ibsen Award Committee is calling for nominations of candidates for next year’s Ibsen Awards.Established in 2007 by the Norwegian government, the award offers funds totaling about $160,000 to an individual, institution or organization that has brought new artistic dimensions to the world of drama or theater.In previous years, projects from Asia, North America, Europe, Africa and A
Feb. 13, 2011
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Proposal for joint partnerships with India
The Indo-Korean Joint Program of Cooperation in Science and Technology is calling for joint project proposals.The program facilitates bilateral cooperation between scientists and researchers from both countries.The areas of interest are: transportation, robotics and engineering sciences, nutrition and food safety, renewable energy, chemical and biochemical technologies, health and medical sciences
Feb. 13, 2011
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EUREKA connects Korea’s R&D sector
EUREKA Day, to be held in March, offers the opportunity to meet and network with Korean industrial research organizations to help understand Korean research capabilities and generate common research projects. EUREKA is a pan-European research and development network that was established in 1985 by 18 Europeans countries, now counting 39 countries as members.Its aim is to create a market-oriented i
Feb. 13, 2011
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Dates set for Filipino Foreign Service exams
Filipinos interested in joining the Foreign Service should note that examinations for Foreign Service officers will take place next month.Applicants must be knowledgeable about the economic, political and social conditions of the Philippines, and must possess strong oral communication skills.They must also have the personality traits essential to perform the duties of a Foreign Service officer and
Feb. 13, 2011
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Philippines Embassy unveils year’s events
Philippines Ambassador Luis T. Cruz announced the embassy’s program for the year during the recent Filipino Community meeting.Scheduled for the year will be many of the same popular programs such as the Financial Education Campaign, the Leaders’ Forum, skills training and reintegration programs of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Overseas Employment Certificate services, labor counseli
Feb. 13, 2011
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First five Koreans decorated by Russian president
State decorations are an important and happy part of a foreign ambassador’s duties. The job was sweeter than usual recently, given that the awards from the Russian government marked the first time South Koreans were honored with the Russian Presidential Awards.“These are the first five to be decorated with this medal so from my point of view it’s of great importance,” said Russian Ambassador Konst
Feb. 13, 2011
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Different beauty of Italy’s UNESCO sites displayed
On approaching Italy, Oscar Wilde once wrote “I wept to see the land so very fair.”Throughout the ages, great writers and poets from virtually every country have described Italy’s great beauty.Italy’s contribution to the cultural and historical heritage of Europe and the world remains immense. It is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 45 to date, and has rich collections of
Feb. 13, 2011
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GCC, more than oil partnership
Relations between Arabian countries and South Korea date back to the 7th century when Arab traders used the peninsula as a gateway to the Far East.Ties between the six GCC member states and Korea have flourished since the Korean War into a beneficial relationship that goes beyond trade and includes culture, tourism and infrastructure development.“GCC countries value and have benefited from this st
Feb. 13, 2011
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GCC Days highlights need for ties
Not many people know about the Gulf Cooperation Council or what it stands for but everyone knows about its member states and their importance in the development of this nation.To shed light on various issues, the GCC is teaming up with leaders from both sides to participate in two-days of seminars.“The relations between the GCC and South Korea are wide and comprehensive and encompass all fields of
Feb. 8, 2011