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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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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Top environment officials of S. Korea, China, Japan discuss fine dust, carbon neutrality
Top environmental officials of South Korea, China and Japan held a virtual trilateral meeting Thursday over joint efforts to reduce fine dust air pollution and work toward carbon neutrality, Seoul officials said. South Korea's Environment Minister Han Wha-jin, China's Ecology and Environment Minister Huang Runqiu and Japan's State Minister of the Environment Miki Yamada attended the 23rd Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting. Han asked for Beijing and Tokyo to attend the 2nd U.
Dec. 1, 2022
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Top diplomats of S. Korea, Bahamas hold talks in Seoul
The top diplomats of South Korea and the Bahamas held talks in Seoul Tuesday on bilateral ties and cooperation on the international stage, Seoul's foreign ministry said. During the meeting with his Bahamian counterpart Frederick Mitchell, Foreign Minister Park Jin expressed hopes to enhance bilateral ties based on their continued cooperation in the economy and humanitarian support among other areas, according to the ministry. Park also requested support from the Bahamas for the enhancemen
Nov. 29, 2022
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USFK to host regional US Space Force command amid rising N. Korean ICBM threats
The US Forces Korea (USFK) will host a component command of the US Space Force (USSF), likely the second regional space command to be established by the United States outside of its mainland, amid growing missile threats from North Korea, sources here said Saturday. The US Department of Defense plans to open a component command of the Space Force under the wing of the USFK, and the USSF is scheduled to integrate the body into its organizational structure by the end of this year, according to mul
Nov. 26, 2022
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ASEAN Korea Center promotes ASEAN game companies at G-Star
BUSAN — The ASEAN Korea Center (AKC) set up a pavilion for game companies from seven ASEAN countries to connect them with potential investors and customers who participated in G-Star, the largest gaming exhibition in Korea, which returned after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. At the pavilion, ASEAN companies presented business models, partnership possibilities, potential technologies and contact points for global operations. The venue also provided an opportunity for them to learn
Nov. 22, 2022
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'Korea-Poland should take bilateral ties to next level'
South Korea and Poland have been building strong business ties, a high-ranking Polish official said, pointing to a recent massive defense equipment deal as an example. But the foundation of such cooperation should be political dialogue between the two governments, he said. Marcin Przydacz, deputy foreign minister of Poland, told The Korea Herald in a recent interview that it was strategic partnership between South Korea and Poland that has provided a base for defense, security and economic ties
Nov. 22, 2022
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2022 Asia 100 years Forum
SUSTAINABLE ASIAN COMMUNITY The Uzbekistan Embassy's deputy chief of mission, Zokir Saidov (third from left) and the Bangladesh Embassy’s First Secretary Samuel Murmu (left) attend the 2022 Asia 100 Years Forum held in Gwangju on Friday. Co-hosted by the Northern Economic and Cultural Center and The Korea Herald, the forum explored ways to cooperate in regional politics, economy, society, culture and environment with a vision of establishing a sustainable Asian community. Philippine
Nov. 22, 2022
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S. Korea, US discuss NK cyber threats
South Korea and the United States on Wednesday agreed to continue coordination to cope with North Korean activities in the cyber realm, the foreign ministry said. Lee Tae-woo, the director-general for North Korean nuclear affairs, met his US counterpart, Jung Pak, along with around 60 diplomatic, security and intelligence officials from both countries, the ministry said. During the meeting, which marked the second of its kind since August, the two countries shared updates on the situation in whi
Nov. 16, 2022
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There is not enough time - we must simply, collectively act
One of my uncles in my rural village in Senegal said to me the other day, “Malle! Climate change is impacting our access to food, but most importantly it is destroying social cohesion and creating hopelessness. We farmers have heard a lot about the millions of investments in agriculture, but we are not feeling or seeing it. Does anyone care?” My uncle is not alone in asking this question. Millions of Africans, including me, are asking the same question, in villages, in our cou
Nov. 15, 2022
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Bulgarian Embassy holds ‘Hidden Letters’ exhibition on Cyrillic, Korean alphabets
The Bulgarian Embassy and Korea Foundation showcased an exhibition on Bulgarian and Korean alphabets at the Korea Foundation gallery in Seoul on Thursday. The embassy presented the "Hidden Letters" exhibition, centered on the Cyrillic alphabet and Hangeul through a vernissage for diplomats, international organizations, local and central authorities, businesspeople and media personalities. Delivering welcome remarks at the exhibition, Bulgarian Ambassador Petko Draganov highlighted the
Nov. 15, 2022
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Indian Embassy to host film festival in Busan
Indian Embassy in Seoul will host the 10th Indian Film Festival -- Nov. 18 to Nov. 20 -- in Busan, the Indian Embassy in Seoul said in a press statement Friday. The embassy said the festival will screen selected award winning, critically acclaimed Hindi and popular regional films with Korean sub-titles at the Busan Cinema Center. According to the statement, the film festival would showcase diverse, high quality films -- Indian stories through Indian films -- showcasing India’s vibrant dive
Nov. 15, 2022
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Cooperation of the Turkic world countries in the name of achieving common goals
Uzbekistan has a special significance among the global Turkic world, as it is one of the main countries of Central Asia. No issue in the region can be resolved without its participation. The first summit of the Organization of Turkic States will be held in Samarkand on Nov. 11. At the summit held in Istanbul last year, the Turkic Council was renamed the Organization of Turkic States. The members of the organization are Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Uzbekistan. Hungary and
Nov. 10, 2022
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Korea Herald, El Salvador agree to boost Korea-Central America media ties
The Korea Herald signed a memorandum of understanding with El Salvador News(Noticiero El Salvador) to further boost South Korean and Salvadoran media ties. According to the memorandum, The Korea Herald and El Salvador News would establish focal points for exchanging journalistic information and fact checking sources on topics of interest. The signing ceremony was held Friday at The Korea Herald headquarters with representatives of the Salvadoran government, including El Salvador&
Nov. 8, 2022
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Right time to elevate New Zealand-Korea educational partnership: minister
New Zealand is hoping to resume international student exchanges with Korean institutions after COVID-19, the country's Minister of Education Chris Hipkins said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Oct. 24. “New Zealand's borders have fully reopened again, there are no restrictions in place now,” said Hipkins who visited Seoul as the leader of a delegation promoting the country as an international education destination. “Korean students can easily go without any restrictions
Nov. 8, 2022
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Thai embassy, SCG presents partnership opportunities for Korean companies
The Thai Embassy and Siam Cement Group (SCG) presented collaboration opportunities and business openings to Korean companies at Plaza Hotel in Seoul on Thursday. SCG, Thailand's second-largest business conglomerate organized a business seminar and roadshow to strengthen Thailand-Korea economic ties for future collaborations. Aiming to forge relationships with Korean companies, SCG suggested potential areas of collaboration including smart buildings and smart cities, green construction solut
Nov. 8, 2022
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Yoon asks former Japanese PM Aso to help promote development of bilateral ties
President Yoon Suk-yeol met with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso on Wednesday and asked him to help promote the development of bilateral relations by working to increase people-to-people exchanges, the presidential office said. Aso, vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is visiting South Korea as head of a Japan-South Korea cooperation committee made up of elders and established in 1969 following the normalization of relations between the two countries. He is also dep
Nov. 2, 2022
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Japanese lawmakers pay respects to Itaewon victims during Seoul visit
An 18-member delegation of Japanese lawmakers, affiliated with the Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' Union, paid their respects on Wednesday to victims of a deadly crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood. Led by Fukushiro Nukaga, a member of Japan's House of Representatives, the lawmakers visited a mourning altar at Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall after their arrival at Gimpo International Airport. They were accompanied by two South Korean lawmakers -- Rep. Chung Jin-suk, leader of the ru
Nov. 2, 2022
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Neutrality of Belarus in Russia-Ukraine war not reasonable, says Polish ambassador
Belarus' claim of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war is false, said Polish Ambassador to Korea Piotr Ostaszewski in a recent interview with The Korea Herald at the Polish Embassy in Seoul. Belarus is not only sympathizing with Russia, but wholly and politically backing Russian aggression against Ukraine, Ostaszewski stressed. According to Ostaszewski, Belarus hosted thousands of Russian soldiers within its territory, granted logistical support and allowed Russia to use Belarusian soil to attac
Nov. 1, 2022
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Switzerland Embassy showcases exhibition ‘Spaceless’
The Embassy of Switzerland is hosting the photo exhibition "Spaceless," featuring Swiss and Korean artists’ works, at the Swiss Embassy compound in Jongno-gu, central Seoul. Running from Oct. 22-Nov. 6, it showcases 60 pieces of work from eight Korean and Swiss young contemporary photographers. The new images are created from online search words and photographs automatically taken by drone cameras and produced using 3D programs. "Spaceless" is one of the events h
Oct. 27, 2022
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Uzbekistan urges joint support with Korea at 31st Independence Day
Uzbekistan urged keen interest and support for future prosperity at celebrations for the country's Independence Day at Lotte Hotel in Seoul Friday. Uzbekistan became part of the Soviet Union in 1924 and later declared its independence on Aug. 31, 1991. As the country regained its independence, its ancient history, rich cultural heritage, national religious values and identity were restored, Uzbekistan Ambassador to Korea Vitaly Fen told The Korea Herald in remarks ahead of the event. Fen was una
Oct. 25, 2022
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Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam startups win AKC pitching contest
Startups from Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines were awarded as winners of a pitching contest organized by the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul on Thursday. The contest was held on the sidelines of ASEAN Week 2021 online to recognize startup potential, enable innovation, inspire competition and act as drivers of economic growth to create new markets. The contest offered a platform for ASEAN startups to share innovative ideas, meet potential business pa
Oct. 25, 2022