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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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Gov't appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
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[Eye Interview] 'If you live to 100, you might as well be happy,' says 88-year-old bestselling essayist
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From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
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Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
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Turkey honors countrymen’s gallantry in Korean War
Marking the 66th anniversary of the Turkish Brigade’s arrival here to fight in the Korean War, the Turkish Embassy, the 55th Republic of Korea Infantry Division and the city of Yongin commemorated the sacrifices of Turkish soldiers last week. “When South Korea was invaded by the communist North in 1950, Turkey did not hesitate to join forces with the United Nations Coalition Forces to safeguard the country’s sovereignty, liberty and democracy,” said Turkish Ambassador to Korea Arslan Hakan Okcal
Oct. 24, 2016
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‘Kazakhstan’s modernization boon to Korean investors’
Ahead of the scheduled visit of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev to Korea this fall, Kazakh vice minister of investment and development came to Seoul in mid-October to smooth bilateral ties and promote commercial opportunities in his country. Yerlan Khairov, the ministry’s No. 2 representative, had negotiations in Seoul with government officials, potential investors as well as companies that are operating in the Central Asian nation.“Korea has always remained a priority partner for Kazakhst
Oct. 24, 2016
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Poland, Korea fete 27 years of economic partnership
The first contact between Polish and Korean government officials took place in late October of 1988 following the Summer Olympics hosted in Seoul. A series of meetings in Korea between the ministries of foreign affairs, trade and sports ripened the conditions for diplomacy, at a time when Poland was still a communist country and Korea a domineered democracy. Over the next 27 years, the two countries pushed forward their ties to become indispensable partners, sharing the commitment to human digni
Oct. 24, 2016
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Chinese boats' overfishing dents squid haul in East Sea
South Korea's squid catch from the East Sea has been on a steady decline over the past four years due mainly to Chinese boats' overfishing, data showed Tuesday.According to the data by the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives, the amount of squid sold at its 18 cooperatives along the east coast came to 67,479 tons last year, slightly down from 67,941 tons the previous year.Squid catch from the East Sea amounted to 83,566 tons in 2012, but it slumped to 75,660 tons the following year.In
Oct. 18, 2016
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China calls on S. Korea, U.S. not to raise tension with large-scale naval drills
South Korea and the U.S. should remain calm and self-controlled and not raise unnecessary tension in the region, China's defense ministry said on Monday of the recent large-scale naval drills by the two allies.The official comment, released on its account of the social media service Weibo, came as a response to a question from a reporter about the Chinese government's stance on the joint drills that involved the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, in the waters near C
Oct. 17, 2016
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Spain, Korea mark soaring ties in tourism, culture
The Spanish Embassy last Wednesday celebrated its National Day -- “Fiesta Nacional de Espana” -- amid a deepening alliance with Korea that spans over diplomacy, trade, tourism and culture. The holiday on Oct. 12 marks Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the New World in 1492, which occurred under the auspices of Spanish Catholic monarchs. Spain and Korea established diplomatic relations in 1950, and over the next 66 years pushed forward their ties based on a shared commitment to
Oct. 16, 2016
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Thailand charts knowledge economy, courts Korean investment
BANGKOK -- Thailand, once perceived to be Southeast Asia’s low-cost manufacturing hub, aims to rebrand itself as the region’s leader in the knowledge-based economy. In line with the government’s “Thailand 4.0” restructuring initiative, Bangkok is transforming the country into an entrepreneurial hot spot of information and communication technology, culture and tourism, creative industries, smart farming and advanced manufacturing. In April, a delegation of seven Thai ministers led by Deputy Prime
Oct. 16, 2016
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Park says S. Korea will not seek compromise with NK's tyranny
President Park Geun-hye vowed on Sunday that South Korea will not seek compromise with North Korea over issues of missile threats, adding that recent defections of North Koreans, including high-ranking officials, have also exposed the Kim Jong-un regime's tyranny."Although its people are suffering from a flood and economic trouble, North Korea is threatening the peace and future of Koreans by concentrating on nuclear weapons and missiles," Park said in a video message at a sports event for those
Oct. 16, 2016
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Clinton's Korea policy: Tighter sanctions on North, stronger alliance with South
Driving up sanctions on North Korea is expected to be a main pillar of a Hillary Clinton administration policy on the communist nation, as her likely defense secretary said pressure is the only way to force Pyongyang back to serious talks.Michele Flournoy, who served as an under secretary of defense during President Barack Obama's first term, said in a wide-ranging interview with Yonhap News Agency that there is no point in holding negotiations with the North unless it's prepared to talk about d
Oct. 16, 2016
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Korea, Cuba sign 1st gov't-level MOU: ministry
South Korea and Cuba have inked a high-level bilateral accord on an economy-related program, laying the groundwork for the launch of full-scale partnerships, Seoul's finance ministry said Friday.The two sides signed the memorandum of understanding on sharing the Northeast Asian nation's experience in economic development in a ceremony held in Havana on Thursday (local time), according to the Ministry of Strategy and Finance.It represents the first government-level MOU between the two countries,
Oct. 14, 2016
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Bulgarian rock ‘n’ roll band makes a splash in Korea
The maxim of Bulgarian band Tube Hedzzz is to stay as close as possible to the rock ’n’ roll of the 1960s and 70s, a golden era epitomized by legends such as Jimmy Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Grand Funk and Cream. Tube Hedzzz has for the last few years revitalized the spirit of this rebellious music, adapting it to the finicky, nonconforming tastes of the contemporary audience. The band has performed with renowned artists including Lili Ivanova, Blackstreet and Mystikal, and is making a splash everyw
Oct. 9, 2016
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Hungary appoints honorary consul in Busan
The Hungarian Embassy extended its diplomatic outreach to Busan and the surrounding areas with the appointment of an honorary consul on Wednesday.In a ceremony at Dongseo University’s new Centum Campus, Hungarian Ambassador Gabor Csaba bestowed the exequatur issued by the Foreign Ministries of Hungary and Korea to Chang Je-kuk, 53, who has been the university’s president since 2011.Chang -- a Japan expert -- taught international relations at the university following his education in the US and J
Oct. 9, 2016
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Germany celebrates reunification, integration and cooperation with Korea
Marking the 26th anniversary of national reunification, the German embassy celebrated Friday the country’s progress in integration following the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, as well as international engagement, particularly with Korea. At a reception at the German ambassador’s residence in Seoul, the newly appointed envoy Stephan Auer, who started his post on Sept. 5, welcomed the visit of Michael Grosse-Broemer, Chief Whip of the Christian Democratic Union-Christian Social Union pa
Oct. 9, 2016
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Envoys participate in Korean medicine fair
Foreign envoys and journalists pose at the Jecheon Korean Medicine Bio Fair in the city of Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province on Wednesday. (NDN News)Over 40 foreign diplomats in Korea and journalists from the Seoul Foreign Correspondents’ Club participated in the Jecheon Korean Medicine Bio Fair in the city of Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province, Wednesday. Jointly organized by the Jecheon municipal government and the Korean Cultural Ambassadors’ Friendship Association, the familiarization tou
Oct. 5, 2016
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Dutch Prime Minister beckons young Koreans to Netherlands
Addressing a crowd of Korean university students, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Wednesday that his country welcomes young global talents to study and work in the world’s leading innovation-driven economy. In a meeting at the Seoul Metropolitan Library, Rutte highlighted opportunities in the Netherlands, famous for its liberal society and innovative marketplace. “There is no hierarchy in the Netherlands,” he stressed in front of some 70 students at the bottom of the hall. Pointing up towar
Oct. 4, 2016
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Ukrainian textbook published for intermediate learners
A Ukrainian language textbook has recently been published by a professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies to help people advance their skills beyond elementary levels. The book, titled “Practical Ukrainian,” is written in Korean and Ukrainian, and can be used in intermediate-level conversation classes as well as for self-learning. Comprised of 18 units and various topics, it has MP3 files with text, grammar tables, key vocabulary terms and questions and answers. The goal of the book is to
Oct. 4, 2016
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Georgian mineral water Borjomi comes to Korea
The Borjomi mineral water -- an iconic commercial brand from modern Georgia -- will be available in Korea from November across various distribution centers and online stores. Supplied by Korean company ANK PS, which has signed exclusive sales rights with IDS Borjomi Georgia, the website (www.borjomi-korea.co.kr) will sell 500-milliliter bottles of the carbonated water alongside physical retailers such as Hyundai Department Store. Other distribution channels are currently being discussed for wide
Oct. 4, 2016
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Indian parliamentarian hopes for greater synergy with Korea
Since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn into office in May 2014, New Delhi has actively engaged Seoul as part of its “Act East” foreign policy aimed at deepening integration with Asian countries to the east. As an inheritor of the “Look East” policy initiative announced two decades ago, the eastward internationalist stance of the Indian government has been based on a recognition that the center of gravity in global geopolitics and commerce has significantly shifted to Asia. To streng
Oct. 3, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] Nagasaki atom bomb survivor urges denuclearization of world
TOKYO -- More than 70 years later, Terumi Tanaka can still relive the havoc wrought on his hometown Nagasaki, which was flattened by a plutonium bomb unleashed from a United States Army Air Forces plane.At around 11 a.m. on Aug. 9, 1945, Tanaka was at his home some 3.2 kilometers away from the hypocenter of the atomic blast, when he heard a “loud bang” and immediately fell unconscious. “Everything was instantly blown away in a storm,” the 84-year-old Japanese man told The Korea Herald in Tokyo l
Sept. 25, 2016
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Foreign ministers of Korea, Germany discuss cooperation on NK nuclear threat
Top diplomats from South Korea and Germany discussed ways to expand cooperation in fighting the growing nuclear threat from North Korea, sharing the view that its latest test is a grave provocation that cannot be tolerated, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday (local time) in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, according to the ministry.Yun emphasized
Sept. 21, 2016