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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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[Diplomatic circuit] ‘Hydrogen key to Korea-Australia energy partnership’: Australian top diplomat
Global efforts to transition to a green society are creating new opportunities for stronger collaboration between South Korea and Australia in the field of hydrogen energy, according to Australian Ambassador to Korea James Choi. “Australia’s got abundant gas and renewable energy. … I see hydrogen as the next phase of Australia’s very important energy partnership with the Republic of Korea,” the envoy said in an interview with The Korea Herald last month at the Aus
Feb. 3, 2020
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[Photo news] Herald CEO meets Indian envoy
[Diplomatic circuit] Herald Corp. CEO and Publisher Kwon Chung-won shakes hands with Indian Ambassador to South Korea Sripriya Ranganathan (right) during a meeting in central Seoul on Wednesday. (Indian Embassy in Korea)
Jan. 22, 2020
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[Diplomatic circuit] K-pop, soft power experts pin innovation as key to sustain momentum
Seven-member Korean boy band BTS rang in the new year with a live performance at New York City’s Times Square. Film director Bong Joon-ho rewrote the history of Korean film with his black comedy “Parasite,” which has been nominated for best picture at the Oscars. Korean culture as a whole is reaching new highs on the international stage.To keep the momentum going, Korean creators should continue to pursue innovation, said Lee Soo-man, one of the most important figures in the K-
Jan. 20, 2020
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[Diplomatic circuit] Hong Kong Tourism Board seeks to appease travelers’ concerns
As pro-democracy protests continue for over 8 months with no sign of abating, Hong Kong Tourism Board in Korea has introduced various tips for tourists hesitant to travel to Hong Kong. Hong Kong Tourism Board said Monday that it has carved out a section of its official blog dedicated to offering real time information on Hong Kong starting Jan. 14. Local Hong Kongers will share their daily lives through the blog and the blog is also expected to launch a system to answer tourists’ questions
Jan. 20, 2020
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[Diplomatic circuit] IVI, Sweden renew partnership for global public health
The International Vaccine Institute, a Seoul-based international organization, has renewed its cooperation with the Swedish International Cooperation Agency for continued efforts to accelerate vaccine research and development for global health, the organization said Monday.As part of a longstanding partnership between the Swedish government and the IVI, the Swedish International Cooperation Agency has pledged to fund the IVI some $5.24 million over the next five years.“We’re proud to
Jan. 20, 2020
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[Diplomatic circuit] [Photo news] Guatemalan ambassador’s visit
Guatemalan Ambassador to South Korea Marco Tulio Chicas Sosa (right) shakes hands with Herald Corp. CEO and Publisher Kwon Chung-won during a courtesy call at the Herald Corp. headquarters in central Seoul on Jan. 15. Chicas Sosa presented his credentials to Korean President Moon Jae-in in November last year. (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald)
Jan. 20, 2020
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S.M. Entertainment head blames online ‘hate speech’ for K-pop suicides
Lee Soo-man, founder and chief producer of S.M. Entertainment, one of the big three agencies in the K-pop world, said Tuesday that he sees no fault in artist management and that online hate speech is to blame for suicides and increasing cases of K-pop stars suffering from anxiety disorders. “There is no fault in the system. I take pride in (our artist management) system … we are possibly No. 1 worldwide. We think a lot about the education and character (of artists),” Lee
Jan. 14, 2020
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[Diplomatic circuit] Winners of ASEAN-Korea essay contest take part in Vietnam, Busan workshop
The 2019 ASEAN-Korea Youth Academic Workshop involving 14 winners of an essay contest has entered its final phase, the intergovernmental organization said Monday.The 14 youths were selected for their top performance in the 2019 ASEAN-Korea Academic Essay Contest co-organized by the ASEAN-Korea Centre and ASEAN University Network between June and October last year.“Following the success of the 2019 ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit and the first Mekong-ROK Summit, ASEAN and Korea are now advan
Jan. 13, 2020
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[Diplomatic circuit] British Embassy highlights climate change at annual youth camp
The British Embassy in Seoul took part in the 2020 Youth Ambassador Camp for middle and high school students in Korea on Friday to raise awareness about the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in England. The event, organized by the Korean Culture Association, was held at the Olympic Parktel in southeastern Seoul with the aim of improving intercultural and global awareness. It was attended by some 100 students aspiring to pursue a career in diplomacy and international affairs. Representi
Jan. 13, 2020
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[Diplomatic circuit] ICCK names Sachin Satpute as new chairman
The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea has elected Sachin Satpute, president of Novelis Asia, to lead the business lobby as of Jan. 1 on the back of his near 30 years of experience, the ICCK said Monday.“While the Indian economy is also navigating through rough times, the government’s push for infrastructure development and the thrust for structural reform … will enable India to achieve sustained economic growth in the future,” Satpute said in a statement.“And I c
Jan. 13, 2020
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[Herald Interview] Bangladesh’s top envoy expresses hope for Moon’s visit
Bangladesh’s Ambassador to South Korea Abida Islam, who is more than halfway into her term in Seoul, expressed hopes for President Moon Jae-in to visit the South Asian country in the near future.Prior to her 2017 appointment as the top diplomat to Seoul, Islam served multiple key posts at Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in charge of international organizations, the Far East, Southeast Asia, Americas and the Pacific, counterterrorism and administration, alongside missions in
Jan. 13, 2020
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[Herald Interview] Canadian envoy on Korea in the ’90s, the maturing of bilateral ties and future partnerships in AI
Canadian Ambassador Michael Danagher first came to South Korea in 1992 and began nearly three decades, on and off, of interaction with “fun and loving” South Koreans. After two stints here in the 1990s and 2000s, he came back as ambassador in September 2018. “For me it (the ambassadorial appointment) meant coming back to a place I was familiar with. I hoped I would have the best insight and the best ability to impact on our bilateral relationship,” Danagher, who is fluent
Jan. 6, 2020
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[Diplomatic circuit] Omani envoy awarded honorary Seoul citizenship
Omani Ambassador Mohamed Al Harthy received an honorary Seoul citizenship in recognition of his efforts to foster relations between the two countries, the Oman Embassy said Monday.Al Harthy started his term here in 2010 and currently serves key roles as the dean of the diplomatic corps and the president of the Korea-Arab Society. “Ambassador Al Harthy is known to have strong interest in Korean culture. He has made efforts in public diplomacy through a series of cultural, artistic events an
Dec. 23, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Bangladesh beams with strong economic growth prospects
DHAKA, Bangladesh -- The hustle and bustle of Bangladesh, one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide, can be seen throughout the capital of Dhaka, where multiple infrastructure projects are underway, including highway construction projects.Having risen from one of the world’s least developed countries to a developing country in less than 50 years since its liberation from Pakistan, Bangladesh is well on its way to achieving its goal of becoming a middle-income country by 2021.“Th
Dec. 23, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] [From the Scene] Sundarbans, the undiscovered jewel of Bangladesh
KHULNA, Bangladesh -- Bombarded with mobile messages, emails and social media posts, an adventure in Mother Nature is a popular choice for many travelers seeking to escape.The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, is a destination where people can disconnect from technology.The Korea Herald had a chance to visit the Sundarbans between Dec. 19 and 21 as part of the Visit Bangladesh Program.The unique paradise lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers on the Ba
Dec. 23, 2019
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Brains, grains and planes of Ukraine
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Ukraine -- Ed.Startup has recently become a superfluous word, and is viewed as a driver of future-oriented innovative economy. But you have probably never heard about a startup country. This metaphor was used by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to describe ambitious and vibrant economy of Ukraine, which is in many ways different from other emerging markets.In the five years since the Revolution of Dignity, notwithstanding aggressive efforts of
Dec. 17, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] There is global momentum to develop hydrogen economy: Australian top diplomat
Amid global awareness of the need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the Australian ambassador to Korea highlighted hydrogen as the next source of clean energy.“There is a global momentum to develop the hydrogen economy, and Korea has already positioned itself as a leader in hydrogen technology,” Australian Ambassador James Choi said.“Australia is looking to create international partnerships in this sector. We look forward to building on the strong existing cooperation between
Dec. 17, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Britain eyes cooperation with Seoul on AI startups
The United Kingdom, one of the countries leading the world in artificial intelligence, is seeking to step up cooperation with industry leader South Korea for advancements in AI, officials said.“Whatever the outcome of the (UK) election, we can be confident that there will continue to be a powerful story to tell about AI in the UK,” British Ambassador to Korea Simon Smith said in his opening remarks, delivered in Korean at AI UK Conference 2019 at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Dec. 17, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] Italian Embassy launches first showroom in Seoul
The Italian Trade Agency under the Italian Embassy in Korea has opened its first showroom in Seoul in a bid to promote Italian brands, the embassy said.High Street Italia, located in the trendy Garosugil neighborhood in southern Seoul, is a joint project between the Italian Embassy in Korea and the Italian National Tourist Board that aims to expose aspects of Italy to a wider Korean audience. “Incredible support and interest shown today is a very clear proof that Korean customers are open
Dec. 17, 2019
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[Diplomatic circuit] First Hungarian cultural center opens in Korea
The first Hungarian cultural center in Korea opened last week, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Hungary. The opening ceremony of the Hungarian Cultural Institute on Dec. 12 was attended by the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto, Deputy Minister and Ambassador for Public Diplomacy of Foreign Affairs Chang Jae-bok and Hungarian Ambassador to Korea Mozes Csoma among others. “It is our mission to provide various q
Dec. 17, 2019