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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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Displaying Verdi’s opera costumes for first time
Maestro Giusepe Verdi and the opera are synonymous with beautiful and elaborate period piece costumes.For the first time ever, a large number of original costumes used by famous singers like Luciano Pavarotti and Maria Callas during their most memorable performances are on display at the Seoul National University Museum of Art until Nov. 30.Along with the costumes are original stage sketches ― used to develop the scenes and the costumes for the operas ― drawn by the great masters of the 20th cen
Foreign AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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Daejeon, Durban bridge divide
The cities of Daejeon and Durban have signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize their close links in a new sister city relationship.The MOU with the South African city will assist in building partnerships between the local governments and in the private and civil sectors.In the agreement, both parties made a commitment to work together to create strong economic links, cooperate in areas such as science and technology, education and industry, and encourage exchanges in sport and culture.D
Foreign AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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Lectures shed light on Southeast Asia
ASEAN-Korea Centre is presenting a new lecture series “Know Your Southeast Asia.” The 7th lecture series on ASEAN organized by the centre will feature talks from prominent researchers and professors on diverse cultural aspects of Southeast Asia.Running every Thursday until Dec. 15, the lectures will be held at ASEAN Hall, on the 8th floor of the Press Center Building in downtown Seoul.The first lecture on Nov. 10 will be on women in Southeast Asia by professor Kim Eje from Gyeongin National Univ
Foreign AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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U.S. confirms pavilion at Yeosu Expo
The United States announced that it is joining the 108 countries and international organizations taking part in the 2012 Yeosu Expo.The U.S. Embassy said that its pavilion will build upon the expo’s theme of “The Living Ocean and Coast,” and showcase the diversity, spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation, and commitment to sustainable development of the American people. “This demonstrates the U.S.’ commitment to deepening our friendly ties and strengthening U.S.-Korea relations and engagement in
Foreign AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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Britain invites Korean netizens to forum on cyber threats
Cyber bullying and other internet threats have become a serious problem, plaguing every corner of the world, including Korea.To address it, the British Foreign Office is hosting the London Conference to launch a focused and inclusive dialogue among key cyberspace netizens from around the world.“I hope many Korean internet users will take this opportunity, as the solutions to these challenges do not lie in the hands of governments alone,” said British Ambassador Martin Uden.The underlying questio
Foreign AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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Spain Week at universities
The Spanish Embassy is holding “The Week of Spain at Universities” throughout this week at several schools across the country.Spain has long cooperated with local universities to promote Spanish language and culture. Foremost among these is the Aula Cervantes center in Kyung Hee University.The embassy also works with Spanish lecturers at several other institutions such as the University of Pyeongtaek and Korea University.During Spanish Week there will be screening of some relevant Spanish movies
Foreign AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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Ambassador calls for continued Korean investment
Few countries are as far from South Korea as Argentina, but that hasn’t deterred its embassy here.The Argentine Embassy last week held a dinner to honor the most successful Korean investors in Argentina and introduce the country’s business prospects to investors looking to expand into a region that has seen strong growth throughout the global downturn.“We are a very large country and we want to emphasize the role of small and medium size enterprises,” said Argentine Ambassador Carlos Alberto Arg
Foreign AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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Korea, Turkey cement ties through adversity
New Turkish envoy talks about FTA, nuclear issue and local cuisinesAbout a week ago, Koreans heard the tragic news that one of their closest friends, Turkey, had been struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake near the eastern city of Van, killing over 530 people.“It was a very tragic event, unfortunately we lost many people,” said Turkish Ambassador Naci Saribas to The Korea Herald.As soon as the news broke, the Korean government offered assistance. A few days later, Turkey accepted foreign aid to he
Foreign AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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N. Korea strives to obtain finances to build a thriving nation
With just one year left before the 2012 deadline set by which North Korea says it will become a "strong and prosperous state," the Pyongyang regime is focused on securing U.S. dollars and gold, a source said Sunday."North Korea is putting all its energies on setting aside finances necessary for larg
North KoreaOct. 30, 2011
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Escape to nature at Dosan Park
Walking in downtown Seoul can be tiring with the urban traffic noise and loud music from stores, but the Dosan Park area in the wealthy southern Seoul district of Gangnam offers a moment to relax. And, while there, shoppers can experience history and art as well as gourmet food and luxury stores. Connected to trendy yet bustling Gangnam roads such as Garosu-gil and Apgujeong Rodeo Street, Dosan Park is a place where travelers and shoppers can rest while shopping or after a long day of walking. L
Social AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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Russia optimistic about recent three-way nuclear talks: envoy
Russia is optimistic about North Korea’s recent talks with the South and the United States over its nuclear weapons programs, Seoul’s top nuclear envoy said Saturday. Returning from his three-day visit to Russia, Lim Sung-nam said, “Russia is viewing the two rounds of South-North and North-U.S. talks positively,” in a phone interview with the Yonhap news agency.Lim left for Russia earlier this week as part of policy coordination efforts with member nations of six-party talks on ending North Kore
North KoreaOct. 30, 2011
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A pragmatist’s vision of new labor movement
Third umbrella union to launch Tuesday, vowing ‘no politics,’ more benefits Korea’s labor unions had their day.With violent strikes and street protests, they made contributions to advancing democracy and improving labor rights in the 1970s and 1980s. But those days are gone. What unions need to do now is to break away from their stereotyped militant showdown with police and find a new way to address their issues, said Jung Yeon-soo who leads a movement to launch a new umbrella organization. “We
Social AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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Overseas-based pro-N.K. websites on sharp rise
The number of overseas-based websites glorifying the North Korean regime has been increasing rapidly, a police report here showed Sunday. With their servers based in foreign countries, South Korean authorities have faced difficulties in dealing with the Korean-language websites legally. Police detected 58 such sites from 2007 until September of this year, and blocked South Korean Internet users’ access to 37 of such websites, according to documents submitted by the National Police Agency to an o
North KoreaOct. 30, 2011
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Korea, region to launch ‘Asian Erasmus’
300 students including Chinese and Japanese expected to join program every yearMajor universities in South Korea, China and Japan will launch a joint degree program next year as part of efforts to expand academic exchanges, the Education Ministry said Sunday.The Education Ministry and the Korean Council for University Education announced 10 South Korean colleges and universities chosen to partner with Chinese and Japanese universities under the Campus Asia program.The program is an Asian version
Social AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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Defector calls for probe into state foundation info leak
A North Korean defector asked South Korean prosecutors to investigate a government-affiliated organization for its alleged leaking of personal information on defectors like himself, investigators said Sunday. The unnamed leader of a defectors’ group has accused the North Korean Refugees Foundation of handing over personal information on about 4,100 North Korea defectors to a private research institute for about a year from last August, according to Seoul Jongno Police Station. Police are current
North KoreaOct. 30, 2011
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Rival parties on collision course over U.S. FTA
Scuffle likely Monday as parties fail to bridge gap on investor-state disputesRival political parties braced for physical clashes over whether to ratify the free trade agreement with the U.S., signed in 2007 and revised late last year, after failing to narrow differences Sunday on the contentious clauses on investor-state disputes.Floor leaders Hwang Woo-yea of the ruling Grand National Party and Kim Jin-pyo of the main opposition Democratic Party held a closed-door luncheon meeting Sunday in wh
PoliticsOct. 30, 2011
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GNP faces reform calls after defeat
Opposition DP to hold convention by year-end to select new leaderFollowing Na Kyung-won’s loss to liberal civic activist Park Won-soon in last week’s Seoul mayoral race, the ruling Grand National Party faces mounting calls for reform ahead of general and presidential elections next year.Na, the GNP nominee, lost to Park in 41 out of 48 constituencies in the capital, including her own constituency Jung-gu, causing a sense of emergency in the party.Most swing voters below the age of 50 preferred
PoliticsOct. 30, 2011
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Bodies of crashed plane pilots found
The bodies of two pilots of a South Korean cargo plane that crashed into waters off the southern resort island of Jeju were recovered on Sunday nearly three months after the accident took place, Jeju maritime police said.The pilots ― Choi Sang-gi, the 52-year-old captain of the plane, and Lee Jeong-wung, his 43-year-old deputy ― had been unaccounted for after their Boeing 747 cargo plane operated by Asiana Airlines crashed into waters about 107 kilometers west of the island in an accident presum
Social AffairsOct. 30, 2011
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Overseas-based Web sites praising N.K. on sharp rise: police
The number of overseas-based websites glorifying the North Korean regime has been increasing rapidly, a police report here showed Sunday. With their servers based in foreign countries, South Korean authorities have faced difficulties in dealing with the Korean-language websites legally. Police detec
PoliticsOct. 30, 2011
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Court grants divorce to woman suffering from husband's nit-picking
The Seoul Family Court said Saturday it has granted divorce to a housewife and ordered her husband to pay her compensation, finding him responsible for ruining the relationship with his constant belittling comments.The 37-year-old wife, identified only by her surname Park, filed for divorce, claimin
Social AffairsOct. 30, 2011