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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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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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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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Secularizing Bangladesh brings promise for future
Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that can take nations decades to bring under control.It is a phenomenon that cannot always be completely eradicated but controlled to a slight dim.Countries like South Korea, South Africa and Indonesia have taken tough action in the f
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Climate change is serious business, needs diplomatic will
The British government’s chief scientific advisor highlighted the importance of collaboration in science and innovation during a visit to Seoul last week.Sir John Beddington emphasized the importance of cross border collaboration in science and innovation and to promote closer Korea-British research
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Making Singapore home for Koreans
Envoy is cooking something special in bilateral relationsAsia is filled with economic miracles; such is the case with two of the four Asian Tigers, Singapore and Korea.Both countries were former colonies, both shook off the shackles of poverty to become economic powerhouses, both lack the natural re
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Former vice culture minister questioned over bribery allegation
Former Vice Culture Minister Shin Jae-min on Sunday faced questioning by state prosecutors after a businessman claimed to have given him nearly 1 billion won ($847,000) over the space of a decade. The interrogation is expected to widen investigations into the scandal including President Lee My
Social AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Seoul kicks off conference of lawyers from Asia-Pacific
South Korea kicked off an international legal conference Sunday to discuss new developments in financial, intellectual property and energy issues, the event’s organizers said.Some 900 lawyers, judges, prosecutors and other legal experts from the Asia-Pacific region also plan to exchange opinions on
Social AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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MOFAT promotes Working Holiday Program
The Foreign Ministry is promoting a working holiday program campaign as part of its effort to foster 100,000 global youth leaders.The working holiday program allows Korean women and men, aged 18 to 30, to stay in 11 countries that have agreed to be partners of the program for work and travel during
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Uruguay art bridges Nami Island
A piece of Uruguay will be permanently displayed on Nami Island announced the embassy.“The eye-catching exhibition by Carlos Palleiro will serve as a bridge and gift of culture and art from the antipodes situated in Uruguay to the people of Korea,” said Uruguay Ambassador Alba Florio.To heighten the
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Making Singapore home for Koreans
Envoy is cooking something special in bilateral relationsAsia is filled with economic miracles; such is the case with two of the four Asian Tigers, Singapore and Korea.Both countries were former colonies, both shook off the shackles of poverty to become economic powerhouses, both lack the natural re
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Free Arabic lessons offered
The Egyptian Embassy is offering free Arabic language lessons for beginners.The classes, conducted in English, are offered every Tuesday at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Embassy in Hannam-dong, Seoul.Arabic is the official language of 26 states, making it the language used in the third most count
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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New Canadian ambassador arrives
Canadian Ambassador-Designate David Chatterson arrived in Seoul last month, eager to resume where his predecessor left off. Chatterson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over thirty years of representing Canadians’ interests at home and abroad.He was posted to Tokyo as First Secretary
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Tickets ready for Norway Day in Busan
Norway Day, the annual social event for the Norwegian Business community organized by the embassy has been announced.It will be held on Oct. 28 at the Grand Ball Room at Paradise Hotel in Busan. This year, the event will be hosted during Kormarin when Norwegian business presence and interests are at
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Swedish Embassy closed for two days
Those applying for visas to Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway should take note that the consular section of the Swedish Embassy will be closed on Oct. 21 and Oct. 24 for IT maintenance.The Swedish Embassy will also be closed on Oct. 21 and will reopen on Oct. 24.More information is available at ww
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Swedish envoy opens first exhibition
As a child, arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies related to making things with one’s hands and skill.As young artists become adults, their work into the realm of craft art evolves and takes on a new dimension reflecting the inner nature of a country’s people.“As Swedes, we
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Climate change is serious business
The British government’s chief scientific advisor highlighted the importance of collaboration in science and innovation during a visit to Seoul last week.Sir John Beddington emphasized the importance of cross border collaboration in science and innovation and to promote closer Korea-British research
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Secularizing Bangladesh brings promise for future
Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that can take nations decades to bring under control.It is a phenomenon that can not always be completely eradicated but controlled to a slight dim.Countries like South Korea, South Africa and Indonesia have taken tough action in the
Foreign AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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N.K. warns of action against South’s ‘war moves’
North Korea warned on Saturday it could take physical action against South Korea in response to the South’s “ceaseless provocative war moves.”This warning came after the South Korean military conducted maritime live-fire drills on Thursday off Bangnyeongdo and Yeonpyeongdo near the tense inter-Korea
North KoreaOct. 9, 2011
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Russian bloggers explore, experience Seoul City
A group of Russian bloggers, who have been passionate about posting Korea and Korean culture on their blog for years, were recently lucky enough to gain hands-on cultural experience in Seoul. Sponsored by Korean Air, the Korean national flag carrier, and Seoul Metropolitan Government, 11 bloggers fr
Social AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Lee to visit Detroit together with Obama
President invited to deliver speech to Congress during U.S. visit Friday Korean President Lee Myung-bak will visit the Detroit area later this week with U.S. President Barack Obama, a presidential aide here said Saturday, in what appeared to be a trade-related visit.Lee and Obama are scheduled to vi
PoliticsOct. 9, 2011
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Only 20 N.K. defectors work in officialdom: lawmaker
Only 20 North Korean defectors work as public servants in South Korea, an opposition lawmaker said Sunday, the latest sign that North Koreans are struggling to join mainstream South Korean society.The figure represents just a small fraction of the more than 22,000 North Korean defectors in South Kor
Social AffairsOct. 9, 2011
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Asia-Pacific human rights chiefs to gather in Seoul
Some 200 representatives from human rights organizations in the Asia-Pacific region will gather in Seoul this week for a conference regarding business and human rights, officials in Seoul said on Sunday. Organized by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea and its larger Asia-Pacific counterpa
Social AffairsOct. 9, 2011