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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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‘Mexico puts action behind words of denuclearization’
The recent expulsion of the North Korean ambassador from Mexico was a fitting expression of disavowing Pyongyang’s defiance of international norms and principles, said Mexico’s top envoy to Korea, stressing his country is ready to muster action behind the talk of denuclearization. Leading the international coalition against North Korea’s nuclear and missile program, the Foreign Ministry of Mexico declared former North Korean Ambassador to the country, Kim Hyong-gil, “persona non grata” on Sept.
Oct. 2, 2017
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‘Indonesia looks to shared prosperity with Korea’
The Indonesian Embassy marked the 72nd anniversary of the country’s independence last week, commemorating the spirit of national self-determination, peaceful coexistence and social justice that has buttressed thriving cooperation with key partners worldwide, and South Korea in particular.The national day celebrating Indonesia’s proclamation of independence from colonial Netherlands falls on Aug. 17, but the diplomatic mission held the reception on Sept. 28 for maximum attendance, the embassy tol
Oct. 2, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Germany, Korea shape globalization for sustainable future’
With the recent re-election of Angela Merkel as Germany’s chancellor, Germany and Korea are poised to continue their commitment to a rules-based international order prioritizing peace and security, multilateralism, democracy and liberal trade, the country’s top envoy to Korea told the Korea Herald, noting the two countries could spearhead the “fourth industrial revolution” together. Speaking ahead of the Day of German Unity on Tuesday, German Ambassador Stephan Auer stressed the two nations have
Oct. 2, 2017
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PM meets with Missouri governor, discusses ways to bolster all-round cooperation
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon met with the governor of the US state of Missouri on Friday and discussed ways to bolster all-round cooperation between the two sides, Lee's office said.Gov. Eric Greitens was in South Korea as part of an Asian trip that also included a visit to China from Sept. 24-27.During Friday's meeting, Lee stressed the importance of the Korea-US alliance and expressed the hope that Missouri will play an important role in further strengthening the alliance, the office said in a s
Sept. 29, 2017
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Korea to offer $1m worth of humanitarian aid to quake-hit Mexico
South Korea plans to provide $1 million worth of humanitarian assistance to Mexico recently hit by a massive deadly earthquake, the foreign ministry said Thursday.A 7.1-magnitude quake struck Mexico on Sept. 19, leaving 338 people dead and over 800 others injured. Dozens of buildings collapsed with over 14,000 homes damaged or destroyed, the ministry said. (EPA-Yonhap)The latest quake came on the heels of an 8.2-magnitude tremor on Sept. 7, followed by hurricane Katia that devastated the lives o
Sept. 28, 2017
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S. Korean ambassador to Ethiopia to be dismissed over sexual harassment allegations
South Korea's top envoy to Ethiopia will be dismissed from his post over sexual harassment allegations, the foreign ministry here said Wednesday.The government's disciplinary board decided to relieve Ambassador Kim Moon-hwan in mid-September and notified the ministry of its decision on Tuesday, according to official sources. (Yonhap)The ministry conducted its own probe in July into allegations that Kim had sexually harassed several female staff members.Currently, prosecutors are investigating th
Sept. 27, 2017
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Korean president congratulates German chancellor on election outcome
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has sent a letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel to congratulate her on her recent re-election and invite her to visit his country in the near future, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday."I believe the outcome of the recent election reflects the German people's support and faith in the outstanding leadership you have shown, and that you will continue to spearhead Germany's development and prosperity," Moon said in his message, released by Che
Sept. 26, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Copenhagen to champion sustainable living at 2023 UIA architecture congress
With Copenhagen’s hosting of the International Union of Architects (UIA) congress in 2023, Danish cities will encapsulate and further facilitate worldwide efforts for sustainable development at the milepost event, said the country’s top envoy to Korea. Following a general assembly vote at the UIA World Architects’ Congress in Seoul on Sept. 9, Copenhagen beat out contenders Antalya, Baku, Kuala Lumpur and Lausanne to secure the candidacy of the conference, dubbed, the “Olympics of architecture.”
Sept. 25, 2017
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Indonesian music, dance spark cultural chemistry
As the hypnotic harmony of percussion instruments rippled throughout the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul on Sept. 17, Indonesian and Korean audiences sat still side by side, thoroughly tuned to the Gamelan music performed in front of them. The event on the pleasant Sunday afternoon featured performances of Indonesia’s traditional ensemble music Gamelan and lion dance Reog, marking the launch of weekly music classes for students. “Harmony in Gamelan is created through the disciplined application of e
Sept. 25, 2017
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Entrepreneurs share secrets of success with youths
Kim Doo-hwan was in dire straits as his father’s business was teetering on a slippery slope following the Asian financial crisis of 1997. Kim, deprived but determined to succeed, worked countless odd jobs to pay for his tuition and living expenses when he entered university in the early 2000s. Eager to escape menial work, he launched an online advertising company after finishing his military service. The enterprise took off propitiously, and Kim made the bold decision to get out of his comfort z
Sept. 25, 2017
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Australia's opposition leader reaffirms bipartisan support for S. Korea amid NK tensions
Australia's opposition Labor Party leader Bill Shorten expressed bipartisan support for South Korea's efforts to bring peace to the Korean Peninsula when he met Monday with Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, Lee's office said.Shorten and the party's foreign affairs spokeswoman, Penny Wong, arrived in Seoul on Sunday for a three-day visit aimed at reassuring South Korea that Australia stands by the country as tensions with North Korea have escalated sharply in the wake of a series of provocations by Pyo
Sept. 25, 2017
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France's ambassador reaffirms participation in PyeongChang Olympics: opposition leader
France's ambassador to Seoul on Monday reaffirmed his country's plan to participate in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics despite security concerns caused by North Korea's continued provocations, a South Korean opposition leader said.Ambassador Fabien Penone reiterated his government's decision during his talks with Hong Joon-pyo, the leader of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party, after news reports said Paris was considering skipping the event due to rising tensions on the Korean Peninsul
Sept. 25, 2017
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UN chief calls for diplomatic solution in meeting with N. Korean top diplomat
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the North Korean top diplomat to diplomatically resolve tensions on the Korean Peninsula during their meeting in New York, the North's state-run news agency said Sunday.The UN chief held a 30-minute meeting with Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho following the minister's key-note address at the UN General Assembly on Saturday (US time) as Guterres customarily has done with other foreign ministers attending the UN meeting.Minister Ri reasse
Sept. 24, 2017
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PyeongChang Games may help mend soured Sino-Korean ties: experts
The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics may serve as an opportunity for South Korea and China to restore their relationships strained by the deployment of a US missile shield here, watchers said Sunday.The Winter Games will be held in the alpine county of PyeongChang, some 180 kilometers east of Seoul, from Feb. 9 to 25 with about 6,500 athletes and officials from 95 countries attending. It will be the first Olympics in South Korea since the 1988 Seoul Summer Games.In mid-March, China banned the sa
Sept. 24, 2017
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S. Korean president invites N. Korea, world to PyeongChang Olympics in New York gala
NEW YORK -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in put on his second hat Wednesday, inviting the world to the Winter Olympic Games to be held in his country early next year.The honorary ambassador of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games also extended an invitation to North Korea, saying its participation will highlight the possibility of peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula."Tensions are high now, but that is only the reason why we more need peace," the South Korean leader said in a
Sept. 21, 2017
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Korea to provide humanitarian aid for Myanmar refugees
South Korea will extend $1.5 million worth of humanitarian assistance for refugees from Myanmar after an outbreak of violence last month caused an exodus into neighboring Bangladesh, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.The insurgent attacks against the Myanmarese police and military forces in the state of Rakhine on Aug. 25 caused a massive number of residents to flee to Bangladesh, mostly of them Rohingya, a Muslim minority group in Myanmar where the majority of the population is Buddhist.As of
Sept. 20, 2017
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Mexico, Korea bolster commerce, security ties
The Mexican Embassy in Seoul marked its 207th anniversary of independence Friday, also celebrating thriving ties with Korea in commerce, security and everything in between over the last six decades.“Both countries celebrate 55 years of bilateral relations this year, and we have always stayed close in a changing and challenging world,” Mexican Ambassador to Korea Bruno Figueroa said in a speech at Millennium Seoul Hilton. “Our political dialogue continues fruitfully, and we work closely through M
Sept. 18, 2017
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‘ASEAN Culture House conduit of knowledge, understanding’
With the launch of the ASEAN Culture House in Busan on Sept. 1, the public gains a valuable platform through which to peer into the thriving lives of Southeast Asians, said the president of Korea Foundation, urging Korea’s genuine interest in the region’s myriad local cultures. “To maintain a sustainable partnership with ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations), we should bear in mind that it takes two to tango. The ASEAN Culture House was established to correct any imbalance in our ex
Sept. 18, 2017
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‘Costa Rica thrives on peace, cooperation with East Asia’
Across serene and pacific Costa Rica, the military has long been a thing of a bygone era. The Central American country renounced its military in 1949, and has since spearheaded a path of peace and development in a region perennially engrossed in conflict and violence. According to Costa Rican Ambassador to Korea Rodolfo Solano Quiros, the pursuit of pacifism and dialogue as a national strategy has enabled channeling resources to education, health care and the environment instead, tangibly improv
Sept. 18, 2017
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Korea accelerating public diplomacy for 2018 PyeongChang Olympics
With the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics less than five months away, South Korea is accelerating its public diplomacy to promote the South Korea-hosted international sports event where the cultural allure of Korea could be illuminated globally.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently named Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to head its special team tasked with supporting hosting of the Winter Olympics and the following Paralympic Winter Games scheduled from February to March in the alpine city.
Sept. 18, 2017