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Yoon sorry for shortcomings but insists policies were right
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S. Korea ‘strongly’ protests Japan’s claim over Dokdo in diplomatic bluebook
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US 'incredibly concerned' about suspected NK-Iran military ties
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Korean won weakens amid heightened uncertainty
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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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Sewol victims commemorated on tragedy's 10th anniversary
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Seoul says will cut power to porn festival planned on Han River
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Chanel, Louis Vuitton see muted growth in Korea
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Conservative bloc divided over Han’s role in election defeat
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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Loving literature together with Book.ing in Gangnam
“Sometimes, when you read a book, something inside you accelerates. It changes your thoughts and emotions -- you have a feeling of excitement,” Udo Lee told the small group in the Seoul art space, holding up a copy of Kodwo Eshun’s “More Brilliant Than the Sun.”The German-Korean was preaching to the
Aug. 30, 2011
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Seoul starts Korean-language business consulting for expats
Seoul city government has started to offer business start-up consulting service in Korean for foreigners who feel comfortable speaking Korean.The city has run a business startup class of 100 aspiring foreign entrepreneurs in English since March, but non-English speakers had trouble keeping up with t
Aug. 30, 2011
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Sounds of the underground
Seoul’s subway system is often praised by expats for its ease of use and convenience. American expat Michael Aronson has taken his appreciation for Seoul Metro one step further with a rap video ode that has garnered almost 250,000 views on YouTube. Michael Aronson appears in his serenade to the subw
Aug. 30, 2011
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App shows a Korea without borders
American Mark Skwarek designing augmented reality tool that erases signs of DMZA mobile application developer from the U.S. is working to create a way for people to see what Korea would be like without a border dividing it.Using augmented reality, Mark Skwarek is developing an app for iPhones and An
Aug. 30, 2011
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Korea’s sacred mountain sites
U.S. tourism professor fights for recognition of Korea’s spirit mountainsProfessor David A. Mason’s office is a treasure trove. Valuable giant fungi sit alongside drawers stuffed with medicinal mountain herbs and his collection of green teas and liquors is lined up atop heaving bookcases. As he expl
Aug. 25, 2011
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ICEA running cultural exchange in Busan
Busan-based International Cultural Exchange Association is looking for participants for its fall semester cultural exchange program.ICEA will pair 24 Korean students with 24 foreign participants to take part in cultural activities through a buddy system. The activities for the term include a Temples
Aug. 23, 2011
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Volunteers wanted to reach kids about culture
Seoul Youth Center for Cultural Exchange (MIZY) is looking for foreign volunteers to help with its program for elementary schools and youth centers.Volunteers will prepare and give talks about overseas World Cultural Heritage, and lead group activities.The deadline for application is Wednesday. Appl
Aug. 23, 2011
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Global Center holds talk on family culture
The Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center will host a free lecture in English on Korean culture and the family Friday.Titled “The Whys and Hows of Korean Ways in Family and Home,” it is the third in a series of lectures for international citizens presented by the center.It will compare Korean fami
Aug. 23, 2011
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Falling through the cracks: Forced to choose insurance or travel
This is the second in a series of articles about how foreigners can fall through cracks in the Korean health service. ― Ed. Investing more than 50 million won ($46,331) in the local economy, marrying a permanent resident and living here for eight years might seem commitment enough to the country to
Aug. 23, 2011
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SSC shows Shakespeare’s comic side
Seoul Shakespeare Company is putting on a show of comic monologues and scenes on Saturday and Sunday.The show will feature snippets from “Taming of the Shrew,” “The Tempest” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” among others.Doors open at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday at Club After in Itaewon.
Aug. 23, 2011
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A question of happiness
Australian ex-diplomat takes initiative to develop wellness in KoreaPAJU ― Coming from spacious, outdoors-loving Australia, Mary-Jane Liddicoat craved greenery and wide open spaces when she arrived in Seoul in 1999. Now 12 years on, she has all that and much more, due in part to her proactive approa
Aug. 18, 2011
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Speak easy at Busan open mic night
If you have poems, fiction, raps or rhymes then you’ll find an audience for them at Busan’s Caf Radio this Saturday.It will be the 14th edition of the “Wordz Only” spoken word open mic night.Those wishing to read, share, say or perform should arrive by 8:20 p.m. and submit their name. The first perf
Aug. 16, 2011
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FC Seoul holds Expat Festival
FC Seoul is offering a special discount for foreign sports fans on Sept. 24.Non-Koreans will be able to buy tickets for the team’s home match against Daejeon Citizen at Seoul World Cup Stadium for 10,000 won. They will also get a free hotdog and beer.The event zone for the Expat Festival opens at 2
Aug. 16, 2011
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Amcham holds Labor Day picnic
The American Chamber of Commerce will enjoy a Labor Day picnic on Sept. 3.The group will converge on Misari Motorboat Racing Park at 11 a.m. for the event, which lasts till 3 p.m.Tickets are 50,000 won for adults and 35,000 won for kids aged 8 or older. There is a discount available for families of
Aug. 16, 2011
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Franchise seminar for expats
A seminar on business opportunities for foreign franchises in Korea will be hosted by Seoul Global Business Support Center in association with the Franchise Expert Association and COEX on Aug. 25.Those attending will get a chance to learn about the Korean franchise market, how suited their business
Aug. 16, 2011
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Probationary Theater holds open auditions
Probationary Theater is holding open auditions Saturday for “Dusk Rings a Bell.”The play is set in the contemporary United States and depicts a pair who meet again 15 years after their first kiss as teenagers.While the woman has become a successful journalist, the male protagonist has a much darker
Aug. 16, 2011
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Gwangju artists explore diversity
A group of Korean and expat artists will hold an exhibition on diversity in Gwangju starting Aug. 25.The exhibition was organized by Lee Hye-seong to bring expat and Korean artists together, something that she says does not happen enough.Rather than focusing on how their differences can separate the
Aug. 16, 2011
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‘Tactophilia’ melds art, design with refinement
If a mix of high-quality design and refined art is your thing, a new exhibition at Gallery Golmok could be right up your street.“Tactophilia,” a joint exhibition by Sven Schelwach, Yang Ju-im, Craig MackIntosh and Jason Mehl, will feature mainly sculpture, wall pieces and high-end furniture design.S
Aug. 16, 2011
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Ingredients for success
U.S. chef feeds pie business with passion and positivity Traveling to Korea by boat all the way from America enabled D. Garrett Edwards to experience the lengths he was going to for a new life. Unlike a 14-hour plane journey, the 15-day voyage, in which the Portland, Oregon native was the only passe
Aug. 11, 2011
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Linked Seoul runs Wednesday wine event
Linked Seoul is running its monthly Wine Down Wednesday this week. The networking event will take place at Italian restaurant StaSera at Dosan Park in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, from 7-10 p.m.The cost is 45,000 won on the door and includes food and drinks.There will be a draw for prizes including dining cer
Aug. 9, 2011