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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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What is Hybe’s next move?
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China outpaces Korea in smaller OLED shipments for 1st time
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan
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Police to open alleged stalking probe over pastor over Dior bag scandal
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'Queen of Tears' finale sets record viewership ratings as tvN's most-watched series ending
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[News Focus] Lee tells Yoon that he has governed without political dialogue
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Seoul to deploy more military doctors to fill med prof void
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Liberal bloc moves to rewrite student rights ordinance
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France's first Korean-born minister trying to strengthen Seoul-Paris ties
France's first South Korean-born minister Fleur Pellerin said she will try to strengthen relations between the two countries in various areas as she is proud of her Korean origin and wants to learn more about Korean culture. In an interview with Korean correspondents stationed in Paris Thursday, Pellerin said her visit to South Korea may come as early as next year. But even if she visits Seoul, s
June 1, 2012
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Monaco’s prince in Korea to promote marine protection in Asia-Pacific
A European prince is coming to Korea to promote marine protection in the Asia-Pacific region.Prince Albert II of Monaco will be here to host a marine protection conference at the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea on June 4. The Monaco Blue Initiative at the EXPO Hall will bring together international experts to discuss ways to help protect marine environments in Asia and around the world.The conference is being organized by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation established by the prince to safeguard the
May 31, 2012
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Korea, Sweden to expand trade, science partnership
The leaders of South Korea and Sweden agreed Wednesday to step up bilateral cooperation in trade, culture, science and green growth during their summit in Seoul, Cheong Wa Dae said. “President Lee Myung-bak and Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf acknowledged expanding trade, investment and technological collaboration between the two countries. They also agreed to develop partnerships in basic science, life science and green growth,” the presidential office said in a statement. The king and Queen Silvi
May 30, 2012
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Lee, Swedish king agree to expand all-round cooperation
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf agreed Wednesday to expand all-round cooperation between the two countries, especially in science and green growth, the presidential office said.King Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived Tuesday for a four-day visit that also includes tours to the truce village of Panmunjom on the border with North Korea and to the World Expo under w
May 30, 2012
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Korea, Brazil agree to boost cooperation, trade
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Brazil agreed Monday to increase economic, political and scientific cooperation between the two growing economies, Seoul officials said Tuesday.Kim Sung-hwan met with Antonio Patriota in the capital Brasilia and discussed collaboration in trade, industry, scientific technology, agriculture and climate change. They also agreed to step up diplomatic cooperation in Africa and Southeast Asia. “During the talks, Kim sought measures to reinforce omnidirectional
May 29, 2012
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S. Korea, Finland initial nuclear energy pact
South Korea and Finland have initialed a nuclear energy pact aimed at ensuring the peaceful use of atomic power and boosting bilateral cooperation in the field, Seoul's trade ministry said Monday.The agreement was reached at a bilateral meeting in Helsinki Friday between senior officials from South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Finland's Ministry of Employment and the Economy,
May 28, 2012
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Korea-Sweden society to host meeting for king
Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf is scheduled to attend a meeting with about 300 prominent figures in culture, art and education from Korea and his country in Seoul on Wednesday, the Korea Sweden Cultural Society said. The king and Queen Silvia of Sweden will arrive here Tuesday for a four-day stay. He will be the first Swedish monarch to visit Korea. “The event will provide a chance to strengthen friendly relations and cultural cooperation between Korea and Sweden,” Lee Se-woong, president of the s
May 28, 2012
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Korea expands relations with Latin America
Foreign minister Kim discuss enhanced ties on 4-country tourForeign ministers from Korea and Chile have pledged to upgrade the political partnership of the two countries in line with ever-growing trade and economic cooperation, the Foreign Ministry said Sunday.During a meeting in Santiago on Friday, Kim Sung-hwan and Alfredo Moreno agreed to forge a “comprehensive cooperative partnership.” They also discussed ways to expand collaboration in resources, trade and investment, infrastructure, climat
May 27, 2012
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Swiss seek science collaborator in Seoul
The Swiss Embassy is seeking to hire a Scientific Collaborator for Education, Research and Innovation. The successful candidate will work as part of an international network to assist bilateral research cooperation and Switzerland’s international strategy for education, research and innovation in Korea.Duties will include monitoring Korean education, science and innovation policy, as well as drafting corresponding reports. The role will also involve managing a network with relevant institutions
May 27, 2012
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Investors told about Pakistani coal
Pakistani Ambassador to Seoul Shaukat Ali Mukadam has spoken at a Gyeonggi Province college to inform of investment opportunities in coal mining in his country. Pakistan is estimated to have186 billion tons of coal reserves, with 175 billion tons being located in the Sindh Province alone. The site at Thar is one of the largest coal deposits in the world. The resources there have an estimated potential to generate 100,000 megawatts of electricity over a period of more than 100 years. “This resour
May 27, 2012
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Tango at Expo for Argentina’s national day
An Argentine tango great has performed at the Yeosu Expo to mark the country’s national day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea. Inaki Urlezaga performed with his company Ballet Concierto and the Hwaum Seoul Orchestra at the Expo Hall of Yeosu International Exhibition on Friday. They were joined by the Argentine bandoneonist Jorge Rutman. The bandoneon is a type of concertina that is a key instrument in most tango bands. The show titled “Aires de Buenos Aires” was choreographe
May 27, 2012
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Korean students debate for Russian prizes
The second all-Korean Russian language contest was held by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies on May 18.The university’s Institute for Russian Studies organized the second language contest for a range of prizes from Russian language training to air tickets and cash awards. Teams of two students first had to make a presentation of their impressions of Russia, then semifinalists debated the role of social networks in modern society. The finalists then debated the role of heroes in their lives. S
May 27, 2012
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British Embassy party marks Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
The British Embassy held a party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Seoul on Thursday. The event in the garden of British Ambassador Scott Wightman’s residence marked Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne. The queen became head of state of Britain and six other countries upon the death of her father, King George VI, on Feb. 6, 1952, with her coronation held on June 2 of that year. Wightman, who has been in Seoul for six months, delivered part of his celebratory speech in Korean.
May 27, 2012
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Israel campaigns to remember Olympic athletes murdered in 1972
Israeli Ambassador Tuvia Israeli has called for one minute of silence at this summer’s London Olympics in memory of Israeli athletes killed by terrorists at the 1972 Munich games. “The terrible terrorist attack at the Munich Olympics, 40 years ago, not only murdered 11 Israeli athletes, but also hurt the Olympic spirit and the hope that one day peace will be a thing for all humanity,” Israeli said. “Therefore, it is essential to remember and to remind of the Munich disaster for the younger gener
May 27, 2012
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Africa tells Korea of ‘enormous potential’ on cultural day
African nations came together in Seoul this week to mark Africa Day. The continent’s 17 nations with diplomatic missions in Korea celebrated with an evening reception on Friday at Samsung D’light in Seocho-gu and a day of cultural events from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday The annual Africa Day celebrations mark the founding in 1963 of the Organization of African Unity, which is now called the African Union and comprised of 53 member states.Senegalese Ambassador Amadou Dabo, who is dean of the African
May 27, 2012
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U.S. envoy: Radio could help N.K.
The U.S. Ambassador Sung Kim has said radio broadcasts to North Korea could be one way to open up the country.Speaking at a forum organized by the Far East Broadcasting Company in Seoul at Lotte Hotel on Thursday, Kim praised the Christian radio network’s “tireless efforts to promote religious freedom around the world.”“The U.S. government has a strong commitment to promoting religious freedom so it is only natural that we have great respect for FEBC’s work,” Kim said. The broadcaster was first
May 27, 2012
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S. Korea, Chile agree to upgrade relations to comprehensive partnership
South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan held talks with his Chilean counterpart this week and agreed to work together to elevate relations between the two countries to a comprehensive cooperative partnership, officials said Saturday.Chile was the third stop in Kim's four-nation tour of South America that already took him to Colombia and Peru. After Chile, Kim plans to visit Brazil. The Latin A
May 27, 2012
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Ceremony for new Omani Embassy
Oman’s Interior Minister Sayyid Hamoud Bin Faisal Al Busaidi and Ambassador Mohamed Salim Alharthy officially opened his country’s new embassy in Seoul on Friday. The diplomatic mission has moved from its former site in Itaewon to the new specially designed building in Jongno-gu.The opening ceremony was followed by the Oman Tourism and Culture night at the Lotte Hotel organized by the country’s Tourism Ministry. “The new embassy building strengthens the current relationship between Oman and Kor
May 25, 2012
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Korea, U.S. agree to change rules on custody of American soldiers here
Change to SOFA facilitates Korean authorities’ investigation on criminal suspectsSouth Korea and the U.S. on Wednesday agreed to measures enhancing Korea’s investigative rights in criminal cases involving U.S. soldiers.The Korea-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement Joint Committee came up with an “agreed recommendation” to amend the SOFA, which governs the legal status of some 28,500 troops stationed here.It agreed to delete a clause in the agreement which bans Korean authorities from holding U.S. su
May 23, 2012
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Korea unlikely to get waiver on EU insurance ban for Iranian crude
The European Union is unlikely to accept South Korea’s request for an exemption from its planned ban on insurance for ships carrying Iranian oil, Seoul officials said Tuesday.A failure to secure a waiver would mean Korea must halt imports from one of its major crude suppliers unless it finds an alternative source of insurance. “Our discussions (with the EU) have yet to be finished, but considering the current negotiation process, it will not be easy for us to secure an exemption,” Foreign Minist
May 22, 2012