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Making Singapore home for Koreans
Envoy is cooking something special in bilateral relationsAsia is filled with economic miracles; such is the case with two of the four Asian Tigers, Singapore and Korea.Both countries were former colonies, both shook off the shackles of poverty to become economic powerhouses, both lack the natural re
Oct. 9, 2011
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MOFAT promotes Working Holiday Program
The Foreign Ministry is promoting a working holiday program campaign as part of its effort to foster 100,000 global youth leaders.The working holiday program allows Korean women and men, aged 18 to 30, to stay in 11 countries that have agreed to be partners of the program for work and travel during
Oct. 9, 2011
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Uruguay art bridges Nami Island
A piece of Uruguay will be permanently displayed on Nami Island announced the embassy.“The eye-catching exhibition by Carlos Palleiro will serve as a bridge and gift of culture and art from the antipodes situated in Uruguay to the people of Korea,” said Uruguay Ambassador Alba Florio.To heighten the
Oct. 9, 2011
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Making Singapore home for Koreans
Envoy is cooking something special in bilateral relationsAsia is filled with economic miracles; such is the case with two of the four Asian Tigers, Singapore and Korea.Both countries were former colonies, both shook off the shackles of poverty to become economic powerhouses, both lack the natural re
Oct. 9, 2011
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Free Arabic lessons offered
The Egyptian Embassy is offering free Arabic language lessons for beginners.The classes, conducted in English, are offered every Tuesday at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Embassy in Hannam-dong, Seoul.Arabic is the official language of 26 states, making it the language used in the third most count
Oct. 9, 2011
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New Canadian ambassador arrives
Canadian Ambassador-Designate David Chatterson arrived in Seoul last month, eager to resume where his predecessor left off. Chatterson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over thirty years of representing Canadians’ interests at home and abroad.He was posted to Tokyo as First Secretary
Oct. 9, 2011
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Tickets ready for Norway Day in Busan
Norway Day, the annual social event for the Norwegian Business community organized by the embassy has been announced.It will be held on Oct. 28 at the Grand Ball Room at Paradise Hotel in Busan. This year, the event will be hosted during Kormarin when Norwegian business presence and interests are at
Oct. 9, 2011
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Swedish Embassy closed for two days
Those applying for visas to Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway should take note that the consular section of the Swedish Embassy will be closed on Oct. 21 and Oct. 24 for IT maintenance.The Swedish Embassy will also be closed on Oct. 21 and will reopen on Oct. 24.More information is available at ww
Oct. 9, 2011
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Swedish envoy opens first exhibition
As a child, arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies related to making things with one’s hands and skill.As young artists become adults, their work into the realm of craft art evolves and takes on a new dimension reflecting the inner nature of a country’s people.“As Swedes, we
Oct. 9, 2011
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Climate change is serious business
The British government’s chief scientific advisor highlighted the importance of collaboration in science and innovation during a visit to Seoul last week.Sir John Beddington emphasized the importance of cross border collaboration in science and innovation and to promote closer Korea-British research
Oct. 9, 2011
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Secularizing Bangladesh brings promise for future
Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that can take nations decades to bring under control.It is a phenomenon that can not always be completely eradicated but controlled to a slight dim.Countries like South Korea, South Africa and Indonesia have taken tough action in the
Oct. 9, 2011
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Seoul hints at unconditional N. Korea aid
South Korea should rule out political considerations when handing out humanitarian aid to North Korea, Seoul’s top presidential aide said Friday. “Humanitarian aid should continue and when sending aid, the North Korean leadership and ordinary North Korean residents should be considered as separate e
Oct. 7, 2011
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Seoul, Tokyo to hold summit Oct. 19
S. Korean foreign minister reiterates call for talks on wartime sex slaves Leaders of South Korea and Japan will hold a summit meeting Oct. 19 to discuss bilateral ties and other pending issues, Japanese foreign minister told a press conference in Seoul on Thursday. Foreign ministers of Seoul and To
Oct. 6, 2011
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China to take more time questioning N.K. defectors
Parliamentary panel adopts resolution urging China to stop sending N.K. defectors back homeThe Chinese government informed the South Korean foreign ministry Thursday that it will take more time interrogating over 20 North Korean defectors or illegal aliens in its custody. Beijing delivered its position through the South Korean embassy in Beijing and the Chinese embassy in Seoul, a foreign ministry official said Thursday. "As for the number of the aliens under probe, it seems to be less than 35,
Oct. 6, 2011
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Seoul names new Russian ambassador, nuclear envoy
South Korea named a former senior diplomat to China its new chief nuclear negotiator, apparently noting the growing importance of Beijing in restarting the multinational effort to disarm North Korea. Lim Sung-nam, formerly minister at the Korean Embassy in China, will officially take over the new po
Oct. 5, 2011
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Seoul names new chief nuclear envoy
South Korea named a former senior diplomat to China as its new chief nuclear negotiator, apparently noting the growing importance of Beijing in restarting multinational effort on disarming North Korea. Lim Sung-nam, formerly minister at the Korean Embassy in China, will officially take the new post
Oct. 5, 2011
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Eurozone is unbreakable: Belgian foreign minister
Many economists say Europe is almost broke and that a break-up of the eurozone is imminent. But Belgian Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere believes that a default by Greece, Portugal, Italy or Spain will not happen; neither will a break-up of the eurozone.“The decisions that have been taken within th
Oct. 5, 2011
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‘Czech Points’ festival in Seoul
Czech music is widely known and appreciated in Korea but little is known of the Czech Republic’s other cultural offerings.Throughout the month of October, Seoulites will be treated to a wide array of cultural genres.“We think that putting all the events under one theme like the Czech Points in Seoul
Oct. 4, 2011
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S. Korea, Belgium agree to enhance economic cooperation
Foreign ministers of South Korea and Belgium held talks in Seoul Tuesday, agreeing to enhance financial cooperation via the recently effected free trade pact, the Foreign Ministry here said. South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan and his Belgian counterpart Steven Vanackere agreed on the impor
Oct. 4, 2011
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Talks on gas pipeline project stalled
Korea, Russia far from rough draft, with possible N.K. shutdown of pipeline a thorny issueTalks on pumping Siberian gas through North Korea to South Korea are unlikely to see any immediate breakthroughs, according to the Korean company that signed a preliminary deal in 2008.Korea Gas Corp. and Russi
Oct. 4, 2011