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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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[Weekender] How DDP emerged as an icon of Seoul
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Tackling major challenges at Davos
Later this week, the world’s leaders will converge in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum to discuss matters of grave importance.“The World Economic Forum of Davos, which celebrates its 41st year, has become the meeting place for business leaders and political leaders; this I think is the big specialty for the meeting in Davos,” said Swiss Ambassador Thomas Kupfer.According to global experts,
Jan. 23, 2011
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Obama to honor China's president with state dinner
President Barack Obama and China's president Hu Jintao (AP)WASHINGTON (AP) _ When Hu Jintao makes what is likely his final trip to Washington as China's president, he will get an honor he desperately wanted but was denied during his first visit nearly five years ago: a White House state dinner.Symbolism and protocol are very important to the Chinese and the opulence of Wednesday's black-tie affair
Jan. 18, 2011
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Alaska Native groups to sue over polar bear plan
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ A coalition of Alaska Native groups put the federal government on notice Monday that they intend to sue over a recovery plan for polar bears faced with diminishing sea ice and climate change.The groups contend that the Department of Interior ignored their concerns when the agency designated coastal areas of the North Slope as critical habitat for polar bears.The Arctic Slo
Jan. 18, 2011
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Obama calls for greater civility at Arizona service
TUCSON, Arizona (AP) ― President Barack Obama appealed for unity at a Wednesday memorial service for those attacked in the Arizona shooting rampage and implored a divided America to honor them by becoming a better country.Obama electrified the crowd by revealing that following his Wednesday hospital visit with Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, she had opened her eyes for the first time since being shot poi
Jan. 18, 2011
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Obama welcomes indictment in Hariri case
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama says he welcomes the first indictment in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.In a statement Monday, Obama called the indictment in by a U.N. tribunal in Lebanon an important step toward ending the era of impunity for murder in Lebanon and achieving justice for its people.He called on all Lebanese leaders and factions to preserve
Jan. 18, 2011
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Switzerland signs double taxation deal
Switzerland and South Korea recently signed a protocol to amend the double taxation agreement in the area of taxes on income.The DTA contains provisions on the exchange of information which are in accordance with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development standard. “The revised DTA will contribute to the further positive development of bilateral economic relations,” explained Swiss
Jan. 16, 2011
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Filipino cultural orientation seminar dates set
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas and the Philippines Embassy have published the schedule for their cultural orientation seminars.The seminars will be held at St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation-Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW) and the People’s Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization (PRISM).Apart from attending the two-day cultural orientation seminar, Filipino spouses and other partners of
Jan. 16, 2011
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U.S. consular services offered monthly
Effective this year, the U.S. Embassy will offer monthly consular services in Busan instead of on a bimonthly basis. A consular officer will be available on Jan. 24, from 1p.m.―4 p.m. and on Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the American Presence Post, Lotte Gold Rose Building ― also known as the Job Center Building ― in Yangjung-dong, Busanjin-gu, Room 612. United States citizens will be able to ap
Jan. 16, 2011
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Hungarian higher education booklet online
The Hungarian Embassy has announced the release of the Hungarian Higher Education booklet for this year. The online booklet contains information regarding 73 Hungarian higher education institutes in Hungary and in other countries.The list provides a picture of a diversified system of higher education institutes such as state-owned universities and colleges, those owned by religious denominations,
Jan. 16, 2011
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German Chamber: 30 and growing
During the past 30 years of the Korea German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s existence, South Korea and the Chamber have risen from being small players to become power houses.“It’s amazing the speed with which this country is taking up new developments, not only in industry but also in culture, in food, in every respect, so it really is a trend-setting nation,” said the Chamber’s Secretary Gene
Jan. 16, 2011
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Rizal book bridges gaps for all local communities
What started off as a simple writing contest to bring a community closer together has grown into a book that gives an insight into an important foreign community, its people and how they relate to Korea.The Philippine Embassy led a simple ceremony near the Filipino Sunday market in Hyehwa-dong recently to launch the book “Finding Jose Rizal in South Korea: Reflections by Filipino Migrants.”The boo
Jan. 16, 2011
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Planting the seeds of Latvian growth
Building relations from nothing into something is a challenge but if you are the first ambassador from an unknown country, then that challenge can be even greater.Latvia Ambassador Peteris Vaivars is taking the challenge in full stride even if he resides and works out of Tokyo.He explained to The Korea Herald that relations between Latvia and Japan were virtually non-existent when he headed the mi
Jan. 16, 2011
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Book of condolences opened for Czech hero
The Czech Republic Embassy in Korea has set up a book of condolences in memory of former Czechoslovak Foreign Minister Jiri Dienstbier, who was a key player behind the establishment of diplomatic relations between Czechoslovakia and South Korea.Dienstbier was the first post-communist and democratic minister of foreign affairs of Czechoslovakia as well as the leading personality of the Czechoslovak
Jan. 11, 2011
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‘Philippines interested in nuclear power plants’
South Korea may have a new customer for its nuclear power plant technology.The Philippines, a longtime ally to Korea, expressed interest during a three-day visit by their Foreign Minister Alberto Romulo.While the details are still being discussed in Manila, the Southeast Asian nation believes that nuclear technology is an ideal option to replace fossil fuels and help protect their environment.“We
Jan. 11, 2011
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Indonesian Embassy not for sale: Ambassador
“This is groundless, we will never move as long as I’m here in Korea.”So Indonesian Ambassador Nicholas Dammen firmly stated about rumors that his government and embassy is entertaining the possibility of moving their chancery and compound to another location.The embassy, which is located on prime real estate, has been the focus of several hawkish, clandestine developers in South Korea and Indones
Jan. 9, 2011
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Chile Embassy awards language contestants
People-to-people exchanges in the education sector are one of the most important ways to connect two countries.To further this practice, the Chilean Embassy recently announced the winners of its language contest.The road to the final three winners started in January before current ambassador Hernan Brantes took the reins of the Seoul mission.“Contests like these are very important for the future o
Jan. 9, 2011
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New visa fees at Kenya Embassy
Tourism destinations in Kenya have been featured recently on local television stations with inspiring footage of their natural sceneries.The Kenyan Embassy has announced that as of the new year, new rates for visa applications have been applied.Single entry visas are now 60,000 won while businesspeople applying for multiple entry visas will pay 120,000 won.Transit visas are 24,000 won and referral
Jan. 9, 2011
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Inside Canada is looking for blog editors
Inside Canada, the Canadian Embassy’s Korean-language blog is looking for five editors to share their personal Working Holiday Program experiences in Canada with blog readers. In the past, there have been stories about Canadians working together to raise money for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and a blogger won the Volunteer Agency Network of Korea award for his insightful comments about
Jan. 9, 2011
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Registering for Finnish elections
Finnish citizens are reminded to update their address information to ensure that they are informed about their right to vote in the parliamentary elections in the spring. Finnish citizens who reside abroad are obligated to make a notification of change in the Population Register System at the Finnish Embassy.A list of the polling stations and their addresses abroad will be appended to the notice o
Jan. 9, 2011
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Call for proposals to strengthen ties with EU
A call for proposals to support the strengthening of relations between the European Union and South Korea has been announced by the EU Embassy.With the conclusion of negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement in Oct. 2009 and the signature of the Framework Agreement in May 2010, relations are being upgraded to a higher level.The new agreements will provide Korea-EU relations with a modern basis and
Jan. 9, 2011