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Exports to US reach all-time high, widen gap with China
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Trump rekindles criticism: US forces defending 'wealthy' S. Korea 'free of charge'
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[Music in drama] Rekindle a love that slipped through your fingers
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S. Korea discussed possible participation in AUKUS Pillar 2 with Australia: defense minister
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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On May Day, labor unions blast Yoon's foreign nanny proposal
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Seoul Metro to seek legal action against malicious complaints
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[KH Explains] Will alternative trading platform shake up Korean stock market?
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Illit, mired in controversy, remains on Billboard charts for 5th week
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S. Korea lowers COVID-19 warning level, lifts last-remaining antivirus mandates
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S. Korea, U.S. push to implement automated immigration checks
South Korea and the United States have agreed to step up preparations to provide travelers from each other's country with automated immigration checks instead of face-to-face interviews, an official said Sunday.In April, South Korea's Justice Ministry and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sig
InternationalNov. 14, 2011
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S. Korea's adult obesity rate stands at 30.8 percent
South Korea's adult obesity rate stood at 30.8 percent of all people over 19 in 2010 as people consumed more food and exercised less, a government report showed Monday.The report by the Ministry of Health and Welfare said 36.3 percent of all men were overweight last year, compared to 24.8 percent of
Social AffairsNov. 14, 2011
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Court rejects arrest warrant for 'tower crane' protester
A regional court refused to issue an arrest warrant for a female labor activist, whose marathon protest atop a tower crane helped settle an 11-month-long labor dispute at Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction's shipyard in Busan.The Busan District Court dismissed the police's request for the warran
Social AffairsNov. 14, 2011
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S. Korea, Australia seek to crack down on prostitution
South Korea and Australia will seek joint measures to crack down on prostitution by South Korean women in the latter country, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday.Moon Ha-yong, ambassador for overseas Koreans and consular affairs, will meet with his Australian counterparts in Canberra later in the d
InternationalNov. 14, 2011
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S. Korea to build barracks for U.S. troops on border island
South Korea plans to build barracks on Baengnyeongdo by 2013 for U.S. troops and others to be augmented in case of a North Korean provocation on the northwestern border island, a military source said Sunday.Budget bills on the construction of barracks for some 160 troops have been submitted to the National Assembly, according to the source.The plan was conceived as Seoul is striving to bolster its capabilities to safeguard the five frontline islands with the deployment of more high-tech weapons
DefenseNov. 13, 2011
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‘N.K. proposes inter-Korean summit in Jan.’
Group of retired world leaders to send staff to Seoul on MondayA high-ranking North Korean official asked a group of retired world leaders to deliver to Seoul his government’s intention to hold an inter-Korean summit in January.The Elders, which includes former Secretary General of the United Nations Kofi Annan and former-U.S. President Jimmy Carter, will send working-level staff to Seoul Monday to convey Pyongyang’s message and then to North Korea.The delegation will meet with South Korean offi
North KoreaNov. 13, 2011
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Defense bolstered a year after N.K. shelling of island
Since North Korea shelled Yeonpyeongdo a year ago, South Korea has adopted a more aggressive military strategy and beefed up its capabilities to defend the northwestern border islands with more personnel and high-tech military equipment.The Nov. 23 attack was another stark reminder that Seoul and Pyongyang remain technically at war, prompting exhaustive soul-searching from South Korea over how to better cope with military threats from the belligerent state. The unprecedented incident that killed
DefenseNov. 13, 2011
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GNP seeks budget increase for child care
The ruling Grand National Party is pushing for state coverage of child care costs for all newborn babies starting next year through a budget hike of between 800 and 900 billion won.Generous childcare support is part of a policy package GNP plans to unveil this week for those in their 20s through 40s, who shunned the ruling party in the Seoul mayoral by-election last month. “We plan to expand the provision of child care costs and child endowments for children below the age of two to all families
PoliticsNov. 13, 2011
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Cyber community jolted by FTA rumors
Quelling of online discussion of FTA criticized as counter-productiveAs Korea looks to ratify a Free Trade Agreement with the United States, rumors continue to spread on the Internet about disastrous consequences experienced by other countries that have sealed trade pacts with the U.S.The main claim is that the trade deal, once it takes effect, will raise medical expenses.According to the claims, simple operations such as appendectomies will cost as much as 9 million won ($7,993) and cough medic
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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New oral cholera vaccine receives WHO approval
A new vaccine to control endemic cholera and large-scale outbreaks around the world, received approval by the World Health Organization, according to the Seoul-based International Vaccine Institute, which developed the vaccine. Developed by the IVI, the vaccine is produced by Shanta Biotechnics, an Indian biotechnology company, with financial support from Gates Foundation, and the governments of Korea and Sweden. The IVI said that the vaccine will help facilitate large-scale immunization since i
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Expats in Seoul invited to visit Korean families
The Seoul City government will invite foreign residents in Seoul to local Korean homes to help them better understand Korean culture. The city government plans to select 100 foreigners and let them visit local Korean families to experience culture and customs and enhance understanding of Korean people by having dinner together and playing traditional games on Dec. 4, officials said. Those who want to take part should fill application forms available on the website of the Seoul Global Center (glo
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Hundreds protest U.S. FTA in Seoul
Hundreds of labor activists and farmers gathered in Seoul’s financial district of Yeouido on Saturday, demanding the government scrap the free trade agreement with the United States.Some 2,700 riot police officers were mobilized to prevent a possible clash.The rally came as South Korea’s government and the ruling Grand National Party have been stepping up efforts to get the trade deal passed through the National Assembly as early as possible after the U.S. Congress gave its final approval last m
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Post-rape care leaves some women feeling victimized
Poor communication between centers and hospitals leads to frustrationOne-Stop Centers throughout the country provide basic emergency care for female victims of sexual violence, but some believe the system lacks compassion and efficiency. The centers provide several forms of care including counseling, medical, police and legal assistance. Before the centers were first established in 2005, victims of sexual violence had to visit several facilities separately to receive full care.And given that the
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Water treatment expert named scientist of the year by reporters
Park Wan-chul, 56, senior researcher of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology has been named scientist of the year for his new water purification technology by the Korea Science Reporters Association, the KSRA said Sunday.Park recently developed a new technology to purify livestock waste and its odor by using microorganisms and made it available for use at local animal farms, according to the KSRA. Nicknamed the “poo doctor” for his 27 years of research in eliminating water pollutants in
Social AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Where to find Canadian foods
Foodies craving a taste from the Great White North in Korea have received a helping hand. The Canadian Embassy published a list of Canadian products available in Korea and where to purchase those products.A vast amount of Canadian products can be found at various supermarkets and discount chains across the country. “You may have to go to more than one outlet to fill your pantry, but discovering new shopping opportunities is half the fun of shopping for quality Canadian products,” said the embass
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Registering for French elections
Next year, French citizens living in Korea will be invited to vote for the presidential elections, and for the first time in the history of the Fifth Republic, the parliamentary elections.To participate in these elections, French citizens must be registered on the electoral roll in Seoul before Dec. 31. Registration can only be made at the embassy’s consular section. For more information on the elections, visit www.ambafrance-kr.org.
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Norway’s Samgakji exhibition gets new face
The Norwegian Embassy is keeping its Samgakji Subway Station project fresh by revamping the pictures laid out on the platform and escalators.Recently, new pictures appeared on the platform and escalators, slowly changing the focus from nature to architecture.The new exhibition starts with one of the oldest examples of Norwegian architecture: Stave churches. Built in the 11th century, 28 stave churches still exist in Norway. As passengers at Samgakji station continue down the escalator, they will
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Registering for U.S. primaries
With less than one year until the United States elections, the embassy has set up information to help Americans living in Korea to register.The U.S. Presidential election will be held on Nov. 6, 2012.Also during this election, 33 U.S. Senate seats will be up for vote, as well as all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The election will also encompass 11 state gubernatorial races as well as many state legislature races, ballot questions and referendums. In order to receive a ballot fo
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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Sustainable architecture conference this week
The Embassy of Denmark will host a conference on sustainable architecture in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Registered Architects. The conference aims to promote Danish architecture in Korea within the field of sustainability and will include both Danish architects and companies providing solutions in the form of green buildings. Kai-Uwe Bergman from BIG, which has won several international prizes for sustainable achitecture, will deliver a keynote speech. The conference will also pre
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011
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MOFAT promotes working holiday program
The Foreign Ministry is promoting a working holiday program as part of its efforts to foster 100,000 global youth leaders.The working holiday program allows Koreans aged 18-30 to stay in one of 11 partner countries of the program to work and travel during a limited period. The partner countries are Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden and Taiwan.The scheme will give Korean youths a chance to learn and enjoy other countries’ cultures during t
Foreign AffairsNov. 13, 2011