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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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Doctors' group picks new leader amid tense standoff over increased enrollment quota
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Dialogue hopes fade as doctors pick hard-liner as new head
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Coupang pledges W3tr to expand Rocket Delivery nationwide by 2027
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[Election Battlefield] Political novice to face off star politician in ‘swing district’
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[Kim Seong-kon] The April 2024 election will decide our future
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[Hello India] Corporate Korea sees new growth drivers in India
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Seoul’s bus union prepares for strike
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Heritage experts endorse ‘Seoul recommendation’ on repatriating cultural artifacts
Hundreds of experts both at home and abroad have adopted a recommendation on the return of cultural properties not covered by international legal instruments, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday.The recommendation is the outcome of the International Conference of Experts on the Return of Cultural Property held in Seoul on Oct. 16-17 with the aim to give experts the chance to share their experiences and ideas on repatriating cultural assets, the ministry said.The two-day forum, hosted by the C
Oct. 18, 2012
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Old Korean books discovered en masse in France
The National Library of Korea on Wednesday said that it has digitalized more than a dozen books owned by a noted French scholar of Korean studies more than a century ago and indexed the content of hundreds more. The books will help local scholars as well as the public study the history, costumes as well as geography of the Joseon Dynsty (1392-1910), the NLK said. According to the state-run library, 421 volumes of old Korean books were found at College de France in 2010. Among them were 254 book
Oct. 17, 2012
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Academic advocates global cooperation in return of cultural properties
Cites France’s return of Korea’s Uigwe books as good example of cooperationAn Italian expert on cultural heritage repatriation on Tuesday praised the inter-governmental cooperation between Korea and France in sharing ownership of disputed historical books and moving forward to a new future. He also called for an internationally shared understanding in heritage repatriation and cooperation in cases involving illegally obtained cultural properties.“I think it was a win-win situation for both count
Oct. 17, 2012
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Korea to reclaim a piece of history
The Cultural Heritage Administration and the National Trust for Cultural Heritage are to hold a signing ceremony Thursday at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., completing the government’s purchase of the former Korean Empire legation building in the U.S. capital.The building, which was used as the legation building by the Korean Empire until 1905, was originally purchased by King Gojong in 1891 for $25,000. After Japan’s annexation of Korea in 1910, the building was forced to be sold t
Oct. 16, 2012
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Design Korea 2012 to showcase the latest innovative design
Korea’s leading design event will be held next week in Daegu showcasing the latest innovative design products by Korean and international brands and designers. Design Korea 2012, organized by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the Korea Institute of Design Promotion, has attracted a wide range of Korean and international brands such as Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Woongjin Coway, Sally Hansen, Dell, Belkin and Philips. In its 10th year, the event is regarded as Korea’s largest design
Oct. 16, 2012
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Luminous celadon lures visitors to National Museum
Goryeo celadon from museums in Korea and Japan brought together for a special exhibitionGoryeo celadon has become a byword for the sophistication of the art of Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392).Its subtle, delicate and somewhat inexplicable bluish color adorned with inlay patterns fascinated not only the neighboring Chinese and Japanese of the time but also people living a millennium later. An exhibition of Goryeo celadon, which opened Tuesday at the National Museum of Korea, is the first large scale Go
Oct. 16, 2012
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Cute pictures help work better
A study by a Japanese research team showed that people work better after looking at images of cute animals.The study, “The Power of Kawaii: Viewing Cute Images Promotes a Careful Behavior and Narrows Attentional Focus” was published on the online edition of U.S. journal “Plos One” on Sept. 26. “Kawaii” is a Japanese word meaning “cute.” The research conducted a test to see the performance of university students doing work such as a fine motor dexterity task. It observed the efficiency of the wor
Oct. 15, 2012
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S. Korean women: Stress linked to diabetes
Diabetic married women in South Korea say the stress of caring for their families was a factor in their contracting the disease, researchers say.Postdoctoral fellow Hyunjeong Park and Jennifer Wenzel of the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore said in a Korean household, it is commonplace for women to focus on their family when overwhelmed with multiple roles, while men tend to focus on work when faced with the same situation.One of the study‘s findings was that in married Kor
Oct. 15, 2012
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Becoming a known face
Canadian entertainer hopes to take the Korean scene by stormThis is the first in a series featuring foreign entertainers rising in popularity in the Korean entertainment world. ― Ed.Jesse Day has always had two goals since he came to Korea from Canada in October 2009: to become a recognizable face, and to build a successful career in Korean entertainment.“One of the main reasons I’m really into doing entertainment stuff is because the people that I look up to, that inspire me, that make me super
Oct. 14, 2012
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Autumn picnics under turning leaves
From mountains to ancient cities, Korea becomes heaven for picnickersWhen autumn comes, picnickers get excited: It’s time to enjoy the changing foliage. When mountains and fields in the country are filled with red and yellow leaves, Koreans pack their lunches and rush to nearby mountains or valleys to enjoy hiking, chatting, singing and socializing. Major roads to these tourist areas are jammed, toilets have long queues and beverage sales soar, thanks to people who want to enjoy the autumn color
Oct. 12, 2012
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Fat acceptance makes for happier sex lives
Lady Gaga made headlines recently by posting photographs of herself in a bra and underwear and confessing to suffering from eating disorders since she was 15. The move followed news reports scrutinizing the pop star‘s recent weight gain.Fans have heeded Gaga’s call for a “body revolution” by posting photographs of themselves that reveal bodies that are disabled, sick, healing, tattooed, fat and skinny.While the virtues of the pop star‘s campaign are subject to debate, similar calls for embracing
Oct. 12, 2012
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Google launches online ‘Cultural Institute’ chronicling 20th century
WARSAW (AFP) ― Google on Wednesday launched its online “Cultural Institute,” a digital visual archive of landmark 20th century events and personalities, created in cooperation with 17 museums and institutes from across the globe.The archives focus on legends like Anne Frank, the young Jewish-Dutch Holocaust victim whose famous diary chronicled her plight; South African freedom icon Nelson Mandela; as well as lesser-known heroes like Jan Karski, a Polish anti-Nazi partisan who brought the Allies
Oct. 11, 2012
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‘Barber of Seville’ to get Flamenco flavor
Gloria Opera Company is bringing a Spanish touch to its production of “The Barber of Seville” at the Seoul Art Center Opera House from Oct. 18 through 21.Flamenco dancers will create an exotic atmosphere alongside singers from Palazzo La Scala in the leading roles, including soprano Patrizia Cigna as Rosina and Alessandro Luciano as Count Almaviva.Rossini’s comic opera, which mixes sarcasm and satire alongside slapstick comedy, tells the story of young Count Almaviva and his attempt to win the h
Oct. 11, 2012
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Experience the world at Itaewon Global Village Festival
Food, drinks and live entertainment bring the world to the melting pot of SeoulThe world will be at your fingertips at this year’s Itaewon Global Village Festival ― three days jam-packed with various cultural activities, performances and cuisine from around the globe. The festival will be held Friday through Sunday with stages and street booths scattered throughout the Itaewon area. Each day of the festival will showcase a wide range of global cultures, featuring events such as international foo
Oct. 10, 2012
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S. Sudanese teenage brass band to perform in Seoul
A musical band established by the late Lee Tae-seok, a Catholic priest who devoted his life to caring for displaced people in South Sudan, will be performing in Korea in a meeting to forge ties between Korea and African states, the government said Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, a brass band composed of teenagers from the village of Tonj, where Lee served as a clergyman, doctor, teacher and mentor, will arrive in Seoul on Oct. 13 and perform on Oct. 15 at the welcom
Oct. 10, 2012
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Foreign scholars awarded medals for Hangeul promotion overseas
Ten scholars in the field of Korean studies were awarded medals for their roles and services toward the promotion of Hangeul at a ceremony at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul. The “Hangeul, Sharing the World” event was held Tuesday in celebration of the 566th Hangeul Day.The recipients included experts from around the globe, including from Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Japan, China and the United States, and were selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in recognit
Oct. 9, 2012
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Taiwan showgirls strip for the dead
Dressed in mini skirts barely covering their hips, the two girls took to the neon-lit stage and moved vigorously to the loud pumping pop music.Their job: to appease the wandering spirits.As the temple facade in the background changed color from the fireworks lighting up the Taiwanese night sky, the show climaxed with pole-dancing and striptease in front of an audience consisting of men, women and children.“This is hard work but I need to make a living,” said 18 year-old En En, out of breath afte
Oct. 9, 2012
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Korean language school in Indonesian village closed
The first Korean language school for an Indonesian tribe has closed due to financial and cultural problems, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The news comes as Tuesday marks the 566th anniversary of the promulgation of Hangeul, causing concerns that it may put a halt to the nation’s drive to promote its writing system overseas. “Sejong Hakdang,” or King Sejong Institute, in Bau-Bau, Indonesia, was jointly established and run by Kyungpook National University and Indonesia’
Oct. 8, 2012
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Online Korean dictionary to go on trial run
A new Internet-based Korean language dictionary will open for a trial service this week, a state think tank that developed the dictionary said Monday, amid growing demand for Korean language study among foreigners at home and abroad.The National Institute of the Korean Language said the dictionary will become available at http://krdic.korean.go.kr, from Tuesday, the national day for commemorating King Sejong’s creation of Korean alphabet known as Hangeul.The digital dictionary has some 50,000 en
Oct. 8, 2012
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Citizens frustrated by Romanized signboards
Insa-dong, ironically a touristy area specializing in traditional products, strives to preserve shop signs in KoreanFor 82-year-old Kim, going out for a cup of coffee with her friends takes a lot of effort. “All the shop signs are written in English and I can’t read them,” she said. She grumbled that many of her friends try a different approach when they search for places to sit down and chat over beverages. “We first look through the window to see if anyone is drinking something. If they do, we
Oct. 8, 2012