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No plan to let doctors with foreign licenses practice here anytime soon: PM
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Ador CEO's dismissal to be decided on last day of May
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[Graphic News] Beer the most favored alcoholic drink by Koreans
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Science Ministry expresses regret over Japan’s pressure on Naver
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Haeundae Beach to become sand art museum in late May
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Hostilities get out of hand as YouTuber murders another outside courthouse
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Medical professors set to take day off amid protracted walkouts by junior doctors
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Police officer jumps barefoot into drainage tunnel to save man
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Lee Sun-kyun's posthumuous film to hit theaters in August
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State-led adoption system to be established to ensure adoptees' well-being, minimize overseas adoption
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Defense bolstered a year after N.K. shelling of island
Since North Korea shelled Yeonpyeongdo a year ago, South Korea has adopted a more aggressive military strategy and beefed up its capabilities to defend the northwestern border islands with more personnel and high-tech military equipment.The Nov. 23 attack was another stark reminder that Seoul and Pyongyang remain technically at war, prompting exhaustive soul-searching from South Korea over how to better cope with military threats from the belligerent state. The unprecedented incident that killed
DefenseNov. 13, 2011
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GNP seeks budget increase for child care
The ruling Grand National Party is pushing for state coverage of child care costs for all newborn babies starting next year through a budget hike of between 800 and 900 billion won.Generous childcare support is part of a policy package GNP plans to unveil this week for those in their 20s through 40s, who shunned the ruling party in the Seoul mayoral by-election last month. “We plan to expand the provision of child care costs and child endowments for children below the age of two to all families
PoliticsNov. 13, 2011
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Cyber community jolted by FTA rumors
Quelling of online discussion of FTA criticized as counter-productiveAs Korea looks to ratify a Free Trade Agreement with the United States, rumors continue to spread on the Internet about disastrous consequences experienced by other countries that have sealed trade pacts with the U.S.The main claim is that the trade deal, once it takes effect, will raise medical expenses.According to the claims, simple operations such as appendectomies will cost as much as 9 million won ($7,993) and cough medic
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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New oral cholera vaccine receives WHO approval
A new vaccine to control endemic cholera and large-scale outbreaks around the world, received approval by the World Health Organization, according to the Seoul-based International Vaccine Institute, which developed the vaccine. Developed by the IVI, the vaccine is produced by Shanta Biotechnics, an Indian biotechnology company, with financial support from Gates Foundation, and the governments of Korea and Sweden. The IVI said that the vaccine will help facilitate large-scale immunization since i
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Expats in Seoul invited to visit Korean families
The Seoul City government will invite foreign residents in Seoul to local Korean homes to help them better understand Korean culture. The city government plans to select 100 foreigners and let them visit local Korean families to experience culture and customs and enhance understanding of Korean people by having dinner together and playing traditional games on Dec. 4, officials said. Those who want to take part should fill application forms available on the website of the Seoul Global Center (glo
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Hundreds protest U.S. FTA in Seoul
Hundreds of labor activists and farmers gathered in Seoul’s financial district of Yeouido on Saturday, demanding the government scrap the free trade agreement with the United States.Some 2,700 riot police officers were mobilized to prevent a possible clash.The rally came as South Korea’s government and the ruling Grand National Party have been stepping up efforts to get the trade deal passed through the National Assembly as early as possible after the U.S. Congress gave its final approval last m
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Post-rape care leaves some women feeling victimized
Poor communication between centers and hospitals leads to frustrationOne-Stop Centers throughout the country provide basic emergency care for female victims of sexual violence, but some believe the system lacks compassion and efficiency. The centers provide several forms of care including counseling, medical, police and legal assistance. Before the centers were first established in 2005, victims of sexual violence had to visit several facilities separately to receive full care.And given that the
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Water treatment expert named scientist of the year by reporters
Park Wan-chul, 56, senior researcher of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology has been named scientist of the year for his new water purification technology by the Korea Science Reporters Association, the KSRA said Sunday.Park recently developed a new technology to purify livestock waste and its odor by using microorganisms and made it available for use at local animal farms, according to the KSRA. Nicknamed the “poo doctor” for his 27 years of research in eliminating water pollutants in
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Where to find Canadian foods
Foodies craving a taste from the Great White North in Korea have received a helping hand. The Canadian Embassy published a list of Canadian products available in Korea and where to purchase those products.A vast amount of Canadian products can be found at various supermarkets and discount chains across the country. “You may have to go to more than one outlet to fill your pantry, but discovering new shopping opportunities is half the fun of shopping for quality Canadian products,” said the embass
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Registering for French elections
Next year, French citizens living in Korea will be invited to vote for the presidential elections, and for the first time in the history of the Fifth Republic, the parliamentary elections.To participate in these elections, French citizens must be registered on the electoral roll in Seoul before Dec. 31. Registration can only be made at the embassy’s consular section. For more information on the elections, visit www.ambafrance-kr.org.
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Norway’s Samgakji exhibition gets new face
The Norwegian Embassy is keeping its Samgakji Subway Station project fresh by revamping the pictures laid out on the platform and escalators.Recently, new pictures appeared on the platform and escalators, slowly changing the focus from nature to architecture.The new exhibition starts with one of the oldest examples of Norwegian architecture: Stave churches. Built in the 11th century, 28 stave churches still exist in Norway. As passengers at Samgakji station continue down the escalator, they will
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Registering for U.S. primaries
With less than one year until the United States elections, the embassy has set up information to help Americans living in Korea to register.The U.S. Presidential election will be held on Nov. 6, 2012.Also during this election, 33 U.S. Senate seats will be up for vote, as well as all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The election will also encompass 11 state gubernatorial races as well as many state legislature races, ballot questions and referendums. In order to receive a ballot fo
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Sustainable architecture conference this week
The Embassy of Denmark will host a conference on sustainable architecture in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Registered Architects. The conference aims to promote Danish architecture in Korea within the field of sustainability and will include both Danish architects and companies providing solutions in the form of green buildings. Kai-Uwe Bergman from BIG, which has won several international prizes for sustainable achitecture, will deliver a keynote speech. The conference will also pre
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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MOFAT promotes working holiday program
The Foreign Ministry is promoting a working holiday program as part of its efforts to foster 100,000 global youth leaders.The working holiday program allows Koreans aged 18-30 to stay in one of 11 partner countries of the program to work and travel during a limited period. The partner countries are Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden and Taiwan.The scheme will give Korean youths a chance to learn and enjoy other countries’ cultures during t
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Continuing Literary Society under new chief
Newly arrived Swedish Ambassador Lars Danielsson hosted his first event as new president of the Seoul Literary Society, a group of expats, Koreans and diplomats who share the love of the written word.This meeting honored Oh Jung-hee, one of Korea’s leading writers and one of the most accomplished authors of short fiction today.Danielsson plans to continue the mandate from founder of SLS and former Swedish Ambassador Lars Vargo which was to share the beauty of the world’s cultures that are inscri
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Argentina aims at Korean wine market
Wine lovers generally enjoy tasting different wines from every part of the world, and for Argentina, this is a great opportunity to further boost its presence here.“Once this market is developed, everyone will have the possibility to do well here,” said Argentine Ambassador Carlos Alberto Arganaraz.The embassy last week held its first wine seminar in four years hoping to advance a product currently only found at five-star hotels and high-end department stores and restaurants.“We are back now wit
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Saying goodbye to envoy’s second home
Uden recounts his 33-year Korean connection with sadness, optimismFor British Ambassador Martin Uden, who is leaving Seoul next week for his next assignment, Korea was more than a posting. This is a place he first arrived at in 1978 and has kept strong links with for 33 years.Personally, Seoul is the city where he met his wife Fiona and the ambassador’s residence is the place where they shared their first kiss when he was a junior level diplomat.“For me and my wife, it’s going to be an enormous
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Connecting New Zealand food with Korea
The New Zealand Embassy will hold a food fair this week.The event, the second of its kind, aims to introduce fresh premium food and beverages of New Zealand to Korean industry experts and promote long-term cooperation between the two country’s industries. The “New Zealand Food Connection 2011” will be held on Nov. 15 at the Plaza Hotel in Seoul.New Zealand Trade and Enterprise explained that this year’s event will be larger than last year’s and will include 20 representatives from food and bever
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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‘Hundreds of N.K. nuke, missile experts in Iran’
Hundreds of North Korean nuclear and missile experts have been collaborating with their Iranian counterparts in more than 10 locations across the Islamic state, a diplomatic source said Sunday.The revelation lends credence to long-held suspicions that North Korea was helping Iran with a secret nuclear and missile program.It also represents a new security challenge to the international community as it seeks to curb the nuclear ambitions of Pyongyang and Tehran, and thwart trading of nuclear and m
North KoreaNov. 13, 2011
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S. Korean Navy, Japan's maritime force conduct joint rescue drill
BUSAN -- South Korean Navy vessels joined ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) near Busan on Saturday to practice conducting combined search and rescue operations. The exercise aims to help sailors hone their skills and strengthen cooperative ties in hop
DefenseNov. 12, 2011