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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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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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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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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Ruling leaves F-2 visa applicants stranded
Citizens of America, Canada, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand all struggled to obtain the F-2 spouse visa this year, as the required documentation ceased to be available.Until Dec. 31, embassies had issued a “report and certificate of marriage” form, based on the verification of registration of marriage that “gu” district offices provided when a couple registered their marriage at the office. T
Feb. 15, 2011
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Expat climbers work to conserve routes
For expat rock climbers, the unique beauty of Korean mountain ranges has a way of stealing their hearts.“The places I often go to have become very special to me. These are beautiful places packed with awesome memories,” said Les Timmerman, an expat who has been climbing here for over 4 years.However, as everlasting as the rock may seem, a lack of care or sense of responsibility can quickly ruin t
Feb. 15, 2011
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V-Day Seoul backs women’s charities
By Paul KerryV-Day Seoul will hold a string of events from Feb. 19 until April 17 to support charities that help women who face violence and discrimination. Highlights include an art auction featuring local and international artists at The Alley in Itaewon. The auction will also have a DJ and artists will deliver their own “vagina monologues.”Proceeds from the evening will benefit Korean Unwed Mot
Feb. 8, 2011
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Come together: SIWA
This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Kim Hye-jin of Seoul International Women’s Association ― Ed.● Name of Club: Seoul International Women’s Association● Location(s): Itaewon, Seoul● Number of members: More than 500 members from over 50 different countries● Started: In 1956, when 47 expatriate women formed the Sojourners’ club. In 1961, t
Feb. 8, 2011
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Laughing Tree embraces thriving expat art scene
U.S. couple open gallery, promote artistic collaborationHaebangcheon and Gyeongnidan have been experiencing a renaissance lately as imaginative cafes, bars and restaurants have sprung up and creative events such as the DRIPAN Community Art Walk have attracted enthusiastic crowds.One couple from the United States, Jessica and Adam Lofbomm, added to the area’s color with the opening of Laughing Tree
Feb. 8, 2011
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Human rights forum, workshop on Feb. 22-25
The 6th Asia Human Rights Forum will take place on Feb. 22, followed by the 7th Workshop for Young Human Rights Activists from Feb. 23-25 at Korea University’s Graduate School of International Studies. Several speakers will take part in the forum, which lasts from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in room 214. Following the forum’s opening 9:30-10:30 a.m. session, there will be another on the realities faced by et
Feb. 8, 2011
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A Korean by choice
Nation’s 100,000 naturalized citizen tells of ‘becoming’ KoreanProfessor Kumar from India tells The Korea Herald about living in Korea for 31 years and obtaining Korean citizenship. ― Ed.Thirty one years ago, a young Indian man, Roy Alok Kumar, arrived in South Korea to study on a Korean government scholarship. Last week, he walked out of the Justice Ministry complex near Seoul a Korean national ―
Feb. 8, 2011
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Photographer documents Daegu indie scene
‘Sound and Fury’ exhibition exposes best of city’s grassroots music showsDAEGU ― Fans of independent music are not always well-catered to in Korea, in the midst of the ever-powerful K-pop industry. Seoul and Busan have, with the help of dedicated supporters and promoters, made great strides. But somewhere between the two lies the lesser-known, more conservative city of Daegu, taking its own steps
Feb. 1, 2011
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Geoje Foreign Residents Association
• Name of Club: Geoje Foreign Residents Association• Location(s): The white building adjacent to the Admiral Hotel in Okpo, on Geoje Island in South Gyeongsang Province. The club house is located on the second floor of the building, above Think Caf.• Number of members: Changes constantly due to the shipyard schedules, but normally around 600-700 members• Started: During the 1980s in an upstairs ro
Feb. 1, 2011
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Hongdae dance studio offers English classes
A new dance studio is to open in Seoul’s Hongdae area. All classes at the Dream Dance Studio are to be taught in English seven days a week, and will start Feb. 7.Belly dancing will be the main feature of the new studio from professional belly dancer Eshe Yildiz, but special workshops will also be held with the goal of expanding the schedule in the future. Hooping classes ― limited to four people p
Feb. 1, 2011
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Start-up school helps expats open businesses
The idea of starting a small or medium-sized business in Korea for a foreigner can be daunting.In addition to language difficulties, Korea is also the home of the “chaebol,” powerful business conglomerates that dominate the market, so it’s easy to think a business idea may become lost.Acknowledging the relative lack of support for small and medium-sized enterprises, Seoul Global Center’s business
Feb. 1, 2011
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ATEK appoints new PR officer
Rachel Bailey, 24, has been appointed as the National Communications Officer for the Association for Teachers of English in Korea. Bailey has been teaching in Busan since July and is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications. In her new role, she will be responsible for the organization’s contacts with the media as well as with expats. Via e-mail
Feb. 1, 2011
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Cabinet approves bill giving welfare benefits to disabled foreign residents
The Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a government-proposed bill expanding the current benefits given to disabled people to include overseas Koreans residing in South Korea and foreign residents who registered themselves as disabled, a government spokesman said. The welfare ministry proposed the partial revision to the law on the welfare of the disabled last month in response to the steady increase
Feb. 1, 2011
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‘I was the target of a visa hunter’
When a mysterious man swept Sophia Brooke off her feet she never imagined he was only after her for a visa. After a narrow escape, she shares her cautionary tale.If you go online, you may be surprised to discover just how many foreign men marry Western women simply for a visa. Who would fall for such a trick?The stereotype is desperate middle-aged Americans. In reality, “visa hunters” do not discr
Feb. 1, 2011
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Seoul city to expand Sunday counseling tour for foreign communities
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Friday it will make its Sunday counseling tour of foreign resident communities a year-round event from this year. Since 2009, city officials have visited neighborhoods with high foreigner population every Sunday, except during winters, to offer legal and other counseling services especially to foreign workers, students and marriage immigrants who cannot s
Jan. 28, 2011
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Ministry moves to regulate E-2 drug tests
Ministry moves to regulate E-2 drug testsThe Justice Ministry announced yesterday that it would strengthen oversight on centers that carry out drug tests for E-2 visa applicants. The move aims to better regulate the tests for those wanting an E-2 teaching visa.From Feb. 1 tests will have to use a chemical indicator approved by the Korea Food and Drug Administration. Samples that test positive will
Jan. 27, 2011
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N.Y. photographer exhibits at Laughing Tree
The Laughing Tree Gallery in Haebangchon is to hold an exhibition by New York-based photographer Anya Dennis from Jan. 29-Feb. 5. “The Color of Calm” explores the connection between color, beauty and emotions ― the color green linking all images as a symbol of renewal. Her photographs of daily life reflect her global travels, which began in Africa where she took up photography. “In the troubled wo
Jan. 25, 2011
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Latin Fiesta in Gangnam on Friday
For an evening of hip-shaking frolics, head to Gangnam on Jan. 28 for International Caf Huh’s Latin Fiesta. The 20,000 won entrance fee covers a buffet including pizza, sandwiches and cakes, drinks and dances. Salsa and Latin dance instructors from North America will perform. In addition, there will be a Latin dance workshop, raffle and piatas. The Latin Fiesta runs from 6-10 p.m. and is part of C
Jan. 25, 2011
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Eat Your Kimchi voted best expat blog
Video blog Eat Your Kimchi was voted the best expat blog in Korea in an online poll released Monday.Run by K-pop fans Simon and Martina Stawski, the blog garnered more than 40 percent of the votes in the poll by Hiexpat.com RIP City to Seoul was voted second and Roboseyo, blog of former ATEK communications officer Rob Ouwehand, came third.The second and third-place winners receive food and drink v
Jan. 25, 2011
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ZenKimchi runs hansik photo competition
Expat blog ZenKimchi is running a food photography competition.As the first of what it hopes will be a series of contests, the site invites readers to upload their best photos of Korean cuisine by Jan. 31 to its Flikr page.A maximum of five photos a week can be uploaded.The prize is a t-shirt from the blog’s merchandise range.Anyone except ZenKimchi staff and their families can enter. To see the s
Jan. 25, 2011