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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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Brazil cuts medical costs for citizens
To assist Brazilians living in Korea with the high cost of clinical examinations, the Brazilian Embassy recently signed an MOU with SAM Medical hospital.The agreement states that Brazilians visiting the SAM Medical hospital in Anyang City will be provided with consultation services and medical treatments at a discounted rate.The discounts include 50 percent off on normal clinical examinations and
Feb. 6, 2011
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Applications for Danish research program
The Danish Research Partnership Programme is offering a small number of researchers the opportunity of becoming guest researchers at the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR).The theme for this year’s program is “Informal Justice Systems.” Additional information is available on the institute’s online brochure at the Danish Embassy’s website.The program is offering between four and six researche
Feb. 6, 2011
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E-2 work visa’s new process for Canadians
The Canadian Embassy has announced that anyone who wishes to work as an ESL teacher in Korea must provide a criminal record check issued by the RCMP in Canada.The criminal record check then needs to be notarized by the Canadian Embassy or Consulate before submission to the Korean Immigration office. The embassy made the announcement due to the Korean Immigration Service’s new regulations that came
Feb. 6, 2011
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Carbon Capture and Storage Mission
The Canadian Embassy is to host, together with the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, a delegation of Canadian carbon capture and storage academics, industry professionals and governmental agencies. On Feb. 14, the delegates will participate in a half-day seminar showcasing Canadian and Korean capabilities in CCS in order to increase awareness and knowledge of each other’s strengths and allow particip
Feb. 6, 2011
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Teachers can promote Canada beyond classroom
Canadian teachers are not only ambassadors promoting study options in the Great White North, but can also influence the perception of Canadians in civil society.To assist Canadian teachers to this end, the country’s embassy is holding two sessions for those working in South Korea.“Canadian teachers in Korea are potential sources of information when approached by students seeking to learn more abou
Feb. 6, 2011
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Thai traditional nights to illuminate Seoul
Thailand is only a six-hour flight away but the country’s embassy is to bring the Land of Smiles even closer this week with two days filled with traditional cultural performances.“This event aims to promote cultural understanding between Thais and Korean people through the presentation of Thai traditional dances, music and puppetry,” said Thai Ambassador Chaiyong Satjipanon.To be held at the Natio
Feb. 6, 2011
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Israel: Tourism is about building friendships
An ambassador’s job in South Korea is one of constant promotion, be it at dinners or at seminars.The Israeli ambassador recently held a reception for the members of the Korea Tourism Supporters network.“I consider myself a member of this group, which helps to promote tourism in Korea and I had the chance to go with them to many places in the country,” said Ambassador Tuvia Israeli.The network is t
Feb. 6, 2011
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Eliminating poverty through education
There are steps to take to eliminate the burden that over 1 billion people living on under $1 a day share.The United Nations World Tourism Organization’s ST-EP Foundation chairperson Dho Young-shim started the foundation five years ago under the umbrella of the UN Millennium Development Goals.Today, the group is in about 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.“Most
Feb. 6, 2011
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S. Korean foreign minister to visit UAE, Algeria
South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan was set to leave on Saturday for a six-day visit to the United Arab Emirates and Algeria, where cooperation in the energy sector is expected to be high on the agenda, Kim's office said. The Feb. 5-10 trip includes talks with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahayan and Algeria's Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci, officials at the foreig
Feb. 5, 2011
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Grants open for Australia-Korea awareness
The Australia-Korea Foundation’s next funding round will begin in February for the 2011―2012 financial year.The Foundation explained that project proposals from individuals or organizations must demonstrate the ability to achieve the AKF’s goals in line with its Strategic Plan.Those include projects commencing between Aug. 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 with activities completed by Sept. 30, 2012.Topic
Jan. 30, 2011
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Norway embassy moves into historic quarter
The Norwegian Embassy is reopened today after moving into its new location at the heart of the old Daehan Empire.The embassy’s new address is on the 13th floor of the Jeong-dong Building, 15-5 Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The Jeong-dong Building in the historic legation district houses the Netherlands, New Zealand and now Norwegian embassies. (Yoav Cerralbo/The Korea Herald)The historic Jeong-dong
Jan. 30, 2011
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Taiwan’s 100 years are visited on Nami Island
To mark Taiwan’s centennial anniversary, the Taipei Mission is holding a photo exhibition showcasing historical moments in the island’s development since the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty by Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary forces.“With this photo exhibition and other activities to come, we will not only remember the past, but also pray for the prosperity of the country for the next 100 years,” said Be
Jan. 30, 2011
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Swedish seminar on green growth
The Embassy of Sweden and the Swedish Trade Council are holding a seminar on “Opportunities for cooperation between Sweden and Korea in sustainability and green growth.”Swedish Trade Minister Ewa Bjorling will lead a Swedish delegation consisting of government officials and company representatives that have good knowledge of and experience in sustainable development.The seminar will be held on Feb
Jan. 30, 2011
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Pakistan signs energy MOU
Pakistan Board of Investment recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Southern Power Company and Hyundai Heavy Industries to develop Pakistan’s energy resources.“Pakistan is interested in the development of its energy resources, and attaining a needed level of electricity generation to meet its projected demand of 54,000 megawatts by the year 2020,” said Pakistan Ambassador Sha
Jan. 30, 2011
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Happiest country is also greenest country
Throughout the world’s history, many great leaders have led by example; in the fight against climate change some countries are doing just that.Denmark is a country which has changed not only the way its people use energy but has also looked for synergies to expand their green tech industries and philosophy for a greener, more energy efficient tomorrow.Many diplomats say that what started off in Co
Jan. 30, 2011
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Over 580,000 Koreans expected to go abroad for Lunar New Year
Over 580,000 people in the county are expected to travel overseas by air during next week's five-day Lunar New Year holiday, airport officials said Thursday, with carriers reporting near full flight bookings.According to an estimate by the Incheon International Airport Corp., 588,902 passengers are expected to go abroad between Feb. 1 and Feb. 6. This is 13.9 percent more than last year, when the
Jan. 27, 2011
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ASEAN Center exhibits contest-winning drawings
ASEAN-Korea Centre has announced the winners of the “2010 ASEAN-Korea Children’s Drawing Contest” for the nation’s elementary school students.Under the theme “My Friend ASEAN,” last month’s contest received over 160 entries that explored the diverse cultures of ASEAN member states and expressed the friendship shared between Southeast Asian countries and South Korea. The winner of the contest was L
Jan. 23, 2011
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Australia in Korea, year-long events unveiled
To mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and South Korea, the embassy will kick off a plethora of yearlong events on Wednesday at their national day celebration. In March 2009, when President Lee Myung-bak visited Australia, the Australian and Korean governments agreed to mark this milestone by designating 2011 as the “Australia-Korea Year of Frie
Jan. 23, 2011
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Czech government honors PIFF father
Pusan International Film Festival deputy director and one of the cofounders of the festival, Jeon Yang-jun (Jay) was honored last week for his accomplishments in promoting ties between Czech and Korean film industries.A diverse group of people from both countries attended the event where Czech Republic Ambassador Jaroslav Olsa Jr. conferred the medal from the Czech Foreign Ministry.Jeon is a well-
Jan. 23, 2011
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Danish Working Holiday applications open
The Working Holiday Agreement that was signed last year between Korea and Denmark is now in effect. The agreement was established to give young people from Denmark and South Korea an opportunity to experience each others’ cultures and way of living. As such, the purpose of the program is to further mutual understanding between the two countries. For more information including application forms, cl
Jan. 23, 2011