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Yoon apologizes for first lady Dior bag scandal, calls push for special probe ‘political’
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Korea forecast to overtake Taiwan in chip production by 2032: report
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Girl hanging on bridge, police trying to rescue her both fall off; rescued immediately
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[K-pop’s dilemma] Can K-pop break free from ‘fandom’ model?
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YouTuber fatally stabbed on livestream by another YouTuber in Busan
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Yoon rebuffs opposition's call for special probe into wife
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No plan to let doctors with foreign licenses practice here anytime soon: PM
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Stray Kids hit with racism in Met Gala photo line
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[News Analysis] Yoon's first 2 years marked by intense confrontations, lack of leadership
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Yoon apologizes for wife's 'unwise conduct'
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Envoys commemorate 60 years of Korean peace at Buddhist reception
A coterie of foreign envoys commemorated on Wednesday the armistice agreement that ended fighting in the Korea War 60 years ago with National Assembly representatives, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other dignitaries at a Buddhist temple nestled in the foothills of Bukhansan Mountain. The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism hosted the special reception at Jinkwansa Temple for foreign ambassadors, including envoys of the 21 nations that fought for South Korea against the 1950 invas
May 12, 2013
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Italian Embassy brings musical performance ‘The Betrothed’
The Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Center are bringing to Seoul a theatrical performance of “The Betrothed,” which is based on an Italian novel that unified usage of the language and inspired generations of artists.The performance is based on the 19th century Italian novel of the same name by Alessandro Manzoni and will be performed by Alessandro Finazzer Flory and Gilda Gelati, Teatro alla Scala’s first ballerina, and includes music by Giuseppe Verdi.The embassy organized the performa
May 12, 2013
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Libyan envoy addresses violence
Libya’s democratic revolution in 2011 toppled strongman Moammar Gaddafi’s 30-year rule, drafted an interim constitution and, in July last year, Libyans democratically elected a new General National Congress for the first time. But now the North African country is reeling from several threats and attacks on Western targets, including the attack on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi that killed four Americans including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens.Islamic militants tried to blow up the B
May 12, 2013
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Philippines promotes its investment climate
A delegation from the Philippines pitched investment in the Southeast Asian country’s semiconductor and electronics industries during a four-day promotion drive here from Tuesday.The delegation, led by Director General Liliade Lima of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, promoted increased investment in the Philippines in two days of seminars in Seoul and Ansan and by highlighting established commercial links and improved ratings from Fitch and Standard & Poor’s.The Philippines was Korea’s se
May 12, 2013
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Envoy tells Mongolian students to make most of studying in Korea
Mongolian Ambassador to Korea Baasanjav Ganbold spoke at a Mongolian student group’s biggest annual meeting highlighting the rising presence of the Mongolian expatriate community in Korea at the National Institute for International Education in Seoul on May 4. The Mongolian Student Association in Korea (CMOX) organized the annual student meeting that hosted Ganbold and Mongolian poet, actor and musician Divaajin Sosorbaram. During his speech, Ganbold advised the audience of about 200 young peopl
May 12, 2013
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U.S. extends visa waiver program for Korea
The United States has extended a visa waiver program for South Korea for another two years, a Seoul official said Thursday, allowing Korean citizens to continue to travel to the U.S. without needing to obtain a visa until March 2015.In 2008, South Korea joined the U.S. visa waiver program that enables Korean citizens to stay in the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa. It was the second time that the U.S. extended the program for South Korea. “The U.S. government notified our government through
May 9, 2013
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U.S. extends visa waiver program for S. Korea
The United States has extended a visa waiver program for South Korea for another two years, a Seoul official said Thursday, allowing Korean citizens to continue to travel to the U.S. without needing to obtain a visa until March 2015.In 2008, South Korea joined the U.S. visa waiver program that enables Korean citizens to stay in the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa. It was the second time that the U.S. extended the program for South Korea. “The U.S. government notified our government through
May 9, 2013
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Full text of joint declaration commemorating 60-year alliance between Korea and US
Joint Declaration in Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States of AmericaFor six decades, the U.S.-ROK Alliance has served as an anchor for stability, security, and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, in the Asia-Pacific region, and increasingly around the world. President Barack Obama of the United States of America and President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea, meeting in Washington, D.C. on May 7, 2013, present this Joint
May 8, 2013
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Enhancing security cooperation at the Korea-U.S. summit
In many ways, the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea is closer today than it has been for some time. But even in a very close relationship, issues will arise that require adjustments. This understanding set the context for the summit between President Barack Obama and President Park Geun-hye. And regardless of the decisions reached at the summit, the details of many agreements will take months to be resolved.A key challenge to the alliance is the recent round of extreme threats from North
May 7, 2013
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U.N. chief expresses support for Park's 'trustpolitik'
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed support Monday for South Korean President Park Geun-hye's vision for confidence-building with North Korea and promised to play whatever roles possible for peace on the Korean Peninsula, an official said.The South Korean-born U.N. chief made the remarks when he met with Park at U.N. headquarters. Park arrived in New York on Sunday on the first leg of a five-day visit to the United States that will take her to Washington later Monday for a summit with P
May 7, 2013
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The rise of the Korea-U.S. alliance
We are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance this year, making the summit meeting between presidents Park Geun-hye and Barack Obama this week even more meaningful. Despite ups and downs in its evolution, the Korea-U.S. alliance has been valuable for the national interests of the U.S. and South Korea during the Cold War and since. After the end of the Korean War, an armistice was signed on July 27, 1953, followed by the Mutual Defense Treaty on Oct. 1, 1953. The Korea-U.S. a
May 6, 2013
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Park affirms ‘trustpolitik,’ economy unfazed by N.K. tension
NEW YORK -- President Park Geun-hye stressed Sunday (Monday Korea time) Seoul will leave the door open for dialogue with North Korea to defuse tension and start a mutual trust-building process.In a meeting with Korean Americans in New York, she also assured the South Korean economy is unfazed by the geopolitical risk evidenced by the stable financial markets and businesses’ commitment to investment. Park arrived in the Big Apple in the afternoon on her first overseas trip as president. She is sc
May 6, 2013
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Park arrives in New York en route to summit with Obama
South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrived in New York on Sunday on the first stop of a visit to the United States that will culminate in a summit with President Barack Obama expected focus on how to deal with North Korea.The White House summit, scheduled for Tuesday, could also take up contentious bilateral issues as well, such as Seoul's demand for the right to reprocess spent nuclear fuel, and set the tone for how the alliance between the two countries will fare for years to come.Park first
May 6, 2013
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Park seeks to cement alliance
NEW YORK ― President Park Geun-hye arrived in New York on Sunday (early Monday Korean time) on the first leg of her first overseas tour in the U.S. Her agenda includes summit talks with U.S. President Barack Obama to send a united message on North Korea, regional cooperation and a reinforced Seoul-Washington alliance.The two presidents are expected to adopt a joint declaration marking the 60th anniversary of the two countries’ alliance upon their first official summit meeting on Wednesday.Park a
May 5, 2013
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Seoul mulls body to boost cooperation with Africa
South Korea is considering establishing an organization to be tasked with sharing its development experience with Africa and further promote cooperation with the region, an official said Sunday.The body, tentatively named the Korea-Africa Center, will be headquartered in Seoul and the government is weighing plans to set up four chapters in Africa ― Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt, he said.“Modeled after the ASEAN-Korea Center, the government is reviewing the need for establishing a cooper
May 5, 2013
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Park’s first U.S. trip has packed agenda
President Park Geun-hye left for the U.S. on her first overseas trip as president Sunday, accompanied by more than 100 aides and bureaucrats and one of the country’s largest-ever business delegations, to discuss North Korea, regional cooperation and investment in Korea.The official working visit is expected to be compact but colorful, as Park will hop from New York to Washington to Los Angeles in less than a week, to meet U.S. President Barack Obama, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, American
May 5, 2013
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Park to unveil vision for peace, cooperation in Northeast Asia
President Park Geun-hye will outline her vision for peace and cooperation in Northeast Asia for the first time during her visit to the U.S. this week.The new initiative envisions a long-term trust-building process among regional countries including North Korea, which starts from nonpolitical concerns and progresses to security cooperation.During her summit with President Barack Obama, Park is expected to request Washington’s support for the Northeast Asia Peace and Cooperation Initiative as well
May 5, 2013
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ASEAN-Korea Center hosts ambassadorial lecture series
The ASEAN-Korea Center is organizing a special lecture series with former ambassadors to East Asian countries on the topic of “Rising ASEAN and Korea” in cooperation with the chambers of commerce and industry in Busan, Daejeon and Gwangju. The first of the lecture series’ three sessions saw former Korean Ambassador to China Shin Jung-seung speak at the Daejeon Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Shin is currently the research director of the Center for Chinese Studies at the Korea National Diploma
May 5, 2013
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Famous Italian novelist promotes women’s literature
Despite progress in leveling the playing field in publishing, women still face discrimination, award-winning Italian poet and novelist Dacia Maraini said in a lecture organized by the Italian Embassy in Korea at Ewha Womans University on Thursday.“The market might be open to women writers but, when the lists are made of great must-read writers, there are few women writers represented,” Maraini said during her talk with an audience of female students at Ewha’s Asia Center for Women Studies.“We su
May 5, 2013
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Dutch Embassy honors last Queen
Dutch Ambassador to Korea Paul Menkveld commemorated Queen’s Day and the coronation of a new king with the hosting of a reception at his residence in Seoul on Tuesday.Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, the oldest reigning Dutch monarch, abdicated the throne to her son Crown-Prince Willem-Alexander at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on the day. Tying in with her 75th birthday, the abdication and coronation in Amsterdam’s central square was marked by revelry across the country with the Du
May 5, 2013