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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Ministry denies blame for Jamboree debacle
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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Free screening of comfort women film
A free screening of the documentary “63 Years On” will take place Saturday, starting at 3 p.m. at Dongguk University in Jung-gu, Seoul. After the screening, in the Deokam Seminar Room on the first floor of the 90th Anniversary Commemorative Munhwa Gwan, viewers may take part in a brief question and answer session The film, directed by Kim Dong-won, tells the stories of five “comfort women” forced
March 22, 2011
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Say ‘buongiorno’ to real Italian food
Sebastiano Giangregorio is a man on a mission to end crimes against pasta.“Most people here do not know how to cook pasta,” the Italian chef observes. “They think it’s ok to leave it in the pan for 12 or even 14 minutes. If you are thinking of that length of time, try taking it out some minutes before that ― that way it won’t overcook. Al dente is better!”Sebastiano should know. He grew up in a fa
March 22, 2011
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[Come Together] Gwangju Running Club
This is a regular feature introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Whit Altman of the Gwangju Running Club ― Ed.Name of Club: Gwangju Running ClubLocation(s): GwangjuNumber of members: 104, 5-20 runners show up each weekStarted: May 2007Who is it for? It is for any person in Korea who has an interest in exercising with others. We encourage people to come out
March 22, 2011
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Shamrocks and shenanigans in Seoul
Not many countries can claim their national days to be truly international celebrations, but Ireland makes a pretty convincing case. From London to New York, March 17 sees people deck out in green ― and the Guinness flowing into the early hours. Seoul may not have the history of Irish immigration of the U.S. or much of Europe, but that hasn’t stopped the city celebrating all things Irish in recent
March 15, 2011
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Flea market for foreigners in Seoul
Seoul Global Center will host The Foreigners’ Flea Market on March 26 in Sinseol-dong. The aim of the event is to encourage the reuse of used goods and exchanges between expats and Koreans. The market starts at 1 p.m and is set to finish up around 5 p.m. Participating sellers must be foreign citizens or groups including foreigners. Donations from any profits made will be accepted and given to loca
March 15, 2011
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Seoul business center hiring
A native English speaker is being sought for a part-time position at Seoul Global Business Support Center.Responsibilities in the role will include maintaining the center’s website and counseling expats on business start-ups.Applicants should have knowledge and experience of website management, good spoken and written communication skills in English and a good understanding of Korean culture. Work
March 15, 2011
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Korean cooking classes for expats
Rinnai Academy will hold a Korean cooking class in Seoul this Friday. Those who attend will learn how to cook “galbi-jjim” ― braised beef short ribs in broth ― and steamed sticky rice with pumpkin.The class will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rinnai Cooking Academy near Exit 4 of Hongik University Station. Those wishing to take part in the 10,000 won class should first register in person at It
March 15, 2011
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Expats put on ‘Joe Egg’ play at Roofers
The Seoul Players will present Peter Nichols’ “A Day in the Death of Joe Egg” beginning this Friday. Seoul Players describe the production, which will be at Roofers in Itaewon, as both hilarious and heartbreaking. It follows a young couple and the problems they encounter while caring for their severely disabled daughter. Although it aims to entertain, the play ultimately poses the somber question:
March 15, 2011
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Middle Eastern Culture Dance and Art Club in Korea
This is a regular feature introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Belynda Azhaar of the Middle Eastern Culture Dance and Art Club in Korea ― Ed.Who is it for? MECDACK is for anyone interested in the music, dance, arts, language, food, culture and current affairs of the Middle East. A wide range of Koreans and expats of all ages attend our haflas, from childr
March 15, 2011
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Giving back takes perseverance, a little honesty
Like many new English teachers in Korea, I arrived with huge ambitions. I would not only absorb everything I could about Korean language, culture and history, but also give back to the culture and community that was hosting me as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. I imagined a montage in which I was Richard Dreyfuss in “Mr. Holland’s Opus” by day and Edward James Olmos in “Stand and Deliver”
March 15, 2011
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What’s out there for foreigners battling addiction, depression or mental illness
Links still weak between sufferers, helpIt’s Saturday night in central Seoul. A friendly group of mostly expats has gathered at a local meeting spot and are making introductions. “My name’s ‘Sam’ and I’m an alcoholic,” says the first, to a warm response. This is an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, one of the help services available to foreigners in Korea. “I think Korea is a drinker’s paradis
March 14, 2011
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Paper museum tour and class for kids
Itaewon-Hannam Global Village Center’s next monthly activity class for Korean and expat children will take place at Jong Ie Nara Paper Art Museum, on March 17.Children who participate will be given a tour of the exhibition halls of the museum and take part in a book art class.This class will provide an opportunity for expat and Korean children to mingle, as well as gain an insight into Korea’s his
March 10, 2011
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Policing across cultures in the multicultural era
Like any police force, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency depends on communicating with the public to do its job. The community SMPA now serves has never been more diverse in terms of language or culture, posing new challenges for communication between citizens and police. SMPA established the Foreign Affairs Advisory Committee last June to help dialogue between expatriates and the police. Eight
March 8, 2011
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SGC accepting business school applications
The Seoul Global Center is taking applications for its business start-up school.The course is free and will run from March 21 until April 5, on weekday evenings excepting Wednesdays, near City Hall. There are a total of 20 hours of classes, covering tax and legal matters, finance, intellectual property and other items necessary for starting up a business. The course accepts a maximum of 25 people.
March 8, 2011
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NPS broadens language services
The National Pension Service has said it will increase the number of languages in which it provides customer services.The NPS recruited people from China and Taiwan to provide services in a variety of Chinese dialects. They plan to expand services soon to include Indonesian, Sinhala and Tamil, and offer 15 different language options on their official website. The site currently has short guides in
March 8, 2011
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Free buses for foreigners
A free shuttle bus for foreigners is now running between Seoul and Busan.The new route for the 28-seat limousine bus with DVD players and wireless Internet was launched on Mar. 2 by the Visit Korea Committee and the Busan Municipal Government. It is the third route in a series of free shuttle services from the VKC offering foreigners cost-free travel, expected to run throughout 2010. Free buses al
March 8, 2011
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[Come Together] Australia and New Zealand Association
-Name of Club: ANZA (Australia and New Zealand Association)-Location: Seoul-Number of members: Currently 180 family memberships-Started: ANZA’s beginnings were in the Aussie Connections group that was started in Seoul in the late 1970s by Rachel Miller, wife of the then Australian Ambassador, to give expat spouses and missionaries a place to feel more comfortable. Money was raised for Korean chari
March 8, 2011
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[Come Together] Dutch Business Club Korea
This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Michiel De Jongh of the Dutch Business Club Korea ― Ed.Name of Club: Dutch Business Club Korea Location: SeoulNumber of members: 70 Started: 1989Who is it for? The DBCK is open to Dutch professionals as well as other nationals, including Koreans, working for Dutch companies or joint ventures. We have a
March 2, 2011
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Seoul survey looks into educational environment
Seoul Metropolitan Government is carrying out its educational environment survey of expats.The survey consists of a short questionnaire, which can be downloaded from the Seoul Global Center website.The survey aims to identify the problems expats experience with their children’s education, and find ways to address them.Survey responses must be returned by 6 p.m. on March 2.To download the form visi
March 1, 2011
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Construction to start for DMC int’l school
Seoul Metropolitan government will hold the ground-breaking ceremony for Digital Media City’s international school on Monday, March 7. Construction of the 29.2 billion won ($25.9 million) five-story school building in Sangam-dong, Seoul, is expected to be completed by August 2011.The DMC international school will be one of the international branches of private academy Dwight School, which was firs
March 1, 2011