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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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Korean adoptee flyers Seoul in hope of finding birth parents
A Korean adoptee looking for her birth parents has turned to flyers in Seoul after poor record-keeping and language issues have limited her search.Sarah Ishida, 29, returned to Korea in 2012, but after several visits to the places where she was found and looked after, and to Korean organizations that help with birth family searches, she has been unable to discover much in her search.Ishida has been told that an 18-year-old woman surnamed Ham found her in Changsin-dong, Seoul, shortly after she w
Nov. 26, 2013
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Visa woes frustrate foreign business owners
Running a successful small business is never easy. But as a foreigner navigating the complex web of immigration law, that challenge can seem all the more daunting. Some foreign businesspeople complain of unclear visa rules and requirements and seemingly arbitrary decision-making.A decision by the local immigration office last month signaled the end of the 3-year-old clothing business of one French citizen.“They asked me to sign this approval thing and I said no. I refused. I said, ‘Can I have a
Nov. 26, 2013
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European Christmas market in Seoul
Seongbuk Global Village Center will run a European Christmas Market this Friday and Saturday, with festive food, drinks and other Christmas items from across the continent.This year’s market has expanded to include the participation of nine European embassies, and will also include a Santa Claus costume contest on Saturday and a dance contest.The dance contest is open to all on the day, but entries for the Santa competition are closed.The market will run at Seongbukcheon Fountain Square at Hanse
Nov. 26, 2013
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GIC runs tour to Hampyeong
Gwangju International Center is running a half-day tour to Hampyeong, South Jeolla Province, on Dec. 21.The tour will stop at a stone bridge that dates back more than 700 years to the Goryeo Dynasty, when it was supposedly made using the magic of a local monk.Participants will then move on to a seawater spa that has been heating up a steamy mix of seawater and herbs for travelers for more than 100 years.After a lunch of raw-beef bibimbap, the group will head back to Gwangju. The tour will leave
Nov. 26, 2013
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Talk to look at Korean cinema’s success
Film writer Darcy Paquet will offer a talk on the Korean film industry with the Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch in Seoul on Thursday.Paquet, a film writer who teaches on related subjects at Kyung Hee University and Korea University and consults for international film festivals, will talk about the commercial success in Korean cinema in recent years.He will give an overview of how Korean cinema has achieved the explosive success it has over the last 15 years, and its successes and failures dur
Nov. 26, 2013
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Charity art workshop in Gwangju
A gallery in Gwangju is running an art workshop on Sunday for people to create art that will later be sold to raise money for charity. The work will be used in an art show on Dec. 8 from 5 p.m. at Gungdabang Gallery, alongside a general flea market.Money raised will go to Kilimanjaro Direct, which helps students in Tanzania, and toward the Philippine Red Cross’s efforts to help typhoon victims.Co-organizer Timothy Han said he had a personal connection to Kilimanjaro Direct, which was set up by h
Nov. 26, 2013
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Expats raise money for Haiyan victims
Filipinos and other expats here have been joining efforts to help people suffering from the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan, with events ranging from drawing events to a boy band concert in Myeong-dong. Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea (PIKO), a group of Filipino academics, has raised over 10.5 million won so far through efforts including a charity concert in Hongdae, a text-messaging drive and a relief collection at a church.The money is going to the Philippine Red Cross and the Association of Social
Nov. 19, 2013
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KOTRI to host climbing film tour
An expat rock climbing group will be hosting an international film tour from Saturday, but with the added bonus of locally made films. Korea on the Rocks Initiatives is hosting the Reel Rock Film Tour in Seoul on Saturday and in Daegu on Dec. 14 to raise money for initiatives to improve climber safety and support.It will be the first time any of the films will be shown in Korea, and the premiere of the two local films ― “Ulleungdo” by Lee Sung-jae and “Unclimbed” by The Dedicated Everyman, a gro
Nov. 19, 2013
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‘Race’ promises not to pull its punches
Probationary Theatre Company will be performing “Race” by David Mamet starting this weekend, touching on a controversial subject for its final Seoul performance.The play, described by Mamet as being about the lies we tell ourselves about race, portrays the debate had at a law firm about whether to take on the case of a white man accused of raping a black woman.Director Liam Mitchinson said that he loved Mamet’s natural-sounding dialogue and willingness to challenge his audience. “In the ’80s, (M
Nov. 19, 2013
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Financial firms contribute to society abroad
A number of financial firms in Korea are establishing various support and resource centers overseas as part of their efforts to participate in volunteer work and raise global brand awareness, sources said. Shinhan Financial Group recently opened a vocational training center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for the youth of low-income families, the company announced last week.Shinhan Financial will support the training center with 800 million won ($746,600) over the span of three years and hopes to
Nov. 12, 2013
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‘The Foursome’ brings friendship to the fore
Growing up and losing touch with people you were once close to is par for the course for many, but one group of expats is seeking to explore the value of old friendships with a performance of Norm Foster’s “The Foursome” in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province.The play follows four old friends around an 18-hole golf course, with a scene at each tee and one at the clubhouse. Having not seen each other for a long time, the four each come with their own problems ―- from alcoholism to ennui ―- and by
Nov. 12, 2013
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Time to Date for Daegu expats
Lonely expats in Daegu will get a chance to meet someone special and help kids at the same time at a special dating event this weekend.Daegu’s Time to Give, a nonprofit organization that helps disadvantaged children in the city, is running a speed dating night on Nov. 16.Daegu’s Time to Date is part of events to raise money to fund its activities, giving three minutes each with potential matches. The group works with local government offices and other city contacts to provide volunteer services,
Nov. 12, 2013
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Stand Up Seoul brings U.S. comedians to Seoul
Stand Up Seoul is bringing U.S. comedians Ben Kronberg and Baron Vaughn for shows in Seoul on Friday and Saturday.Ben Kronberg combines whimsical yet sometimes edgy humor with musical accompaniment on instruments such as the Casio keyboard and the iPhone. Since his breakout performance at HBO’s Aspen Comedy Festival, Ben has performed on several TV shows, and Comedy Central recently named Ben as one of the “Comics to Watch.” He is also the star of the Web video series “Ted & Gracie.”Baron Vaughn
Nov. 12, 2013
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Irish association runs essay contest
The Irish Association of Korea is again running the Irish-Korean Essay Competition for university students in Korea in partnership with the Irish Embassy. Participants are invited to write an essay on any subject related to this year’s topic: “Ireland and Korea: A Shared History of Storytelling.”The first prize will include one month of study in Ireland’s Emerald Cultural Institute, including accommodation, flights and cash. Runners up will receive cash or cultural prizes.Entrants must be enroll
Nov. 12, 2013
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Indians in Korea celebrate Diwali
Indians In Korea celebrated Diwali this year in Suwon, giving South Koreans a taste of Indian culture. Hundreds of Indians, Koreans and people from other nations gathered at Balcanto Art Center at the University of Suwon on Oct. 27 to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights.Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India, Col. Ajay Chandpuria, who joined the people in celebrating the Festival of Lights, said Diwali was an important occasion for the Indian community and a great exa
Nov. 5, 2013
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Gwangju expats run orphanage Christmas drive
As autumn fades, some will be looking forward to winter with its skiing and festive holidays, but many will be dreading the cold. But one group of expats in Gwangju is looking to harness some early festive spirit to make the frosty weather a bit more bearable for children in need. The “Adopt a Child for Christmas” project looks to provide orphanages across the city with Christmas gifts, mainly warm jumpers, vests and boots.“Gwangju is an extremely generous and charitable city,” said Jordan VanHa
Nov. 5, 2013
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Daegu expats invited to ‘Throw the D’art’
Expats in Daegu are invited to “Throw the D’art” with a new cultural event in front of Kyungpook National University on Saturday. The event, organized by the Daegu Green Consumers Network and the I Love Daegu Citizen Association, is an effort to create relationships between local young artists and foreigners.“Through this network, we look forward to consistent activation of culture and art activities in Daegu,” the organizers said.The stage events for “Throw the D’art” will start at 4 p.m. with
Nov. 5, 2013
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Expats’ Day to be run at FC Seoul
Community Korea will celebrate its fourth Expats’ Day on Nov. 17 at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Discounted tickets are available to expats for the match that day against Incheon United. Seoul, which is in this year’s Asian Champions’ League Final, is fourth in the K League Classic, while Incheon is sixth. Tickets are 8,000 won in advance and 10,000 won on the day. Regular price tickets are 12,000 to 20,000 won.More than 10,000 expats attended the event last year, organizers said. Performances by b-
Nov. 5, 2013
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Daegu troupe runs 24-hour play project
Daegu Theatre Troupe will hold a 24-Hour Theater Project on Friday and Saturday, with teams looking to come up with a short play in just a day.Writers and actors will meet at Who’s Bob on Friday at 10:30 p.m., where they will be assigned into groups.Writers will then each be given three props that they have to write into a script by 8 a.m. These scripts will be given to the acting groups to practice on, eventually performing the plays later that day, at 8 p.m. at the YMCA.Participants in the fes
Nov. 5, 2013
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Embassies provide Remembrance Poppies
Remembrance Poppies are now available from the British and Canadian Embassies.They can be obtained from the front gate of the British Embassy and the lobby of the Canadian Embassy in Seoul.The poppies are free, but the British Embassy is accepting donations for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, which supports former and current military personnel. Bracelets and other poppy items are also available from the British Embassy.Poppies are worn in Britain and Canada around Remembrance Day, whic
Nov. 5, 2013