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김소현
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Lee readies PyeongChang bid presentation
President Lee Myung-bak on Monday rehearsed his presentation for PyeongChang’s 2018 Olympic bid to win over International Olympic Committee members in Durban, South Africa.Along with his aides and officials of the PyeongChang committee, Lee reviewed his presentation to be made on Wednesday, South Africa time, during the IOC session. It is the mountain resort town’s third bid for the Winter Olympic
Politics July 4, 2011
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Lee’s Africa trip to boost ties, Olympic bid
President Lee Myung-bak on Saturday will depart for Durban, South Africa, the first leg of his weeklong tour of three African nations to support PyeongChang’s Olympic bid and strengthen economic ties. Lee will also visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ethiopia before returning home on July 11. Lee is scheduled to arrive in Durban Saturday evening where he will have four days to promote P
Politics July 1, 2011
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Multiple unions sign up as law takes effect
As the law allowing multiple unions in a single workplace took effect Friday, three companies reported the establishment of their second labor unions. Semiconductor manufacturer named KEC Corp. in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, filed a report that a new union consisting of 13 employees had been formed in addition to the existing 140-person union which is a member of the Korean Confederation of T
Social Affairs July 1, 2011
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Disputed bill on investigation passed
Lee urges prosecution to refrain from excessive response to reform billDespite strong protests from some prosecutors, the National Assembly on Thursday passed a disputed revised bill redefining the investigative rights of the prosecution and the police in a bid to meet public demands to reform the prosecution.The revised bill calls for the prosecution to maintain command over police investigations
Politics June 30, 2011
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Seoul refuses to receive N.K. letter addressed to Cheong Wa Dae
The South Korean Unification Ministry refused to receive a letter from a North Korean propaganda agency addressed to the South Korean presidential office, a ministry official said Thursday.“The (North Korean) agency tried to hand over a note addressed to Cheong Wa Dae to the South in person via the Red Cross in the truce village of Panmunjeom around 3 p.m. Wednesday, but we refused to receive it,”
North Korea June 30, 2011
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Lee, Sohn fail to bridge gap on FTA
President, opposition leader disagree on timing, extent of college tuition cutsPresident Lee Myung-bak on Monday declined main opposition leader Sohn Hak-kyu’s request for a revised supplementary budget bill, citing the proposal’s failure to meet legal conditions.The Democratic Party leader called for more government spending to help cut college tuition, create jobs, recoup damages from typhoons a
Politics June 27, 2011
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Lee to visit Africa for PyeongChang bid
President Lee Myung-bak on Saturday will fly to South Africa for a weeklong tour of three African countries, Cheong Wa Dae said Sunday. The trip is part of last-minute efforts to promote Korea’s PyeongChang as the host of the 2018 Winter Olympics and to strengthen economic ties.The president will arrive in Durban, South Africa, on Saturday evening, four days before the International Olympic Commit
Politics June 26, 2011
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Minister touches off debate on allowing Koreans into casinos
Casino gamblers sit around a gaming table. The government is seeking to allow more casinos to admit Korean nationals. (The Korea Herald)The government plans to review whether to allow foreigner-only casinos to admit Korean nationals, citing the lack of casinos as one of the main reasons for the country’s unfavorable trade balances in tourism.Currently, only one casino, Kangwon Land in Gangwon Prov
Social Affairs June 23, 2011
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S. Korea gets int'l support to build 2nd research base in Antarctic
A plan to build South Korea's second research station in the Antarctic has gained approval from the international community, paving the way for its construction in 2014, the foreign ministry here said Wednesday.The support came at a meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, among member nations of the Antarctic Treaty System, the ministry said in a statement. Of the 33 member states, 16 nations, includi
Technology June 22, 2011
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PyeongChang to hold Olympic bid presentation in Togo
PyeongChang, a South Korean candidate for the 2018 Winter Olympics, will hold a bid presentation before International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials next week in Togo, its bidding committee said Wednesday.The committee said PyeongChang's two rivals, Munich in Germany and Annecy in France, will also present at the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) General Assembly next
Sports June 22, 2011
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N. Korea pushing to sign double taxation avoidance deal with China
North Korea is pressing to ink a deal with China to prevent double taxation, a pro-Pyongyang newspaper said Wednesday, signaling an apparent bid to attract investment from its key ally and the world's No. 2 economy.The isolated country has already signed similar accords with Egypt and 11 other countries and negotiations are under way with other countries, the Chosun Sinbo reported, citing a North
North Korea June 22, 2011
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Official guidebook offers glimpse of N.K. society
A North Korean government text disclosed by a South Korean protestant missionary group named Caleb Mission earlier this week offered a glimpse of the reclusive state’s unique adaptation of the market economy.North Korea, was also seeing attempts to dodge military duty, widespread bribery and patients opting for euthanasia.The classified guidebook for law enforcement authorities published by the No
North Korea June 22, 2011
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Lee, Sohn set broad political talks
Leaders to discuss tuition, FTA, savings bank probe and other pending issuesPresident Lee Myung-bak will meet with main opposition Democratic Party leader Sohn Hak-kyu next Monday, Lee’s aide said Tuesday, to discuss pending issues such as rising tuition fees and the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement which is yet to be approved by the parliaments of both countries.The ongoing prosecutorial investiga
Politics June 21, 2011
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[Herald Interview] OECD helps green growth, aid programs
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, which provides advice and guidance to donor countries on aid programs to developing nations, is Korea’s key partner in formulating green growth strategies as well.The OECD’s Development Cooperation Directorate tracks aid performance of the OECD member nations, the volume and effectiveness of their aid programs, undertakes peer reviews, or
Social Affairs June 21, 2011
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OECD chief sees no double dip
The world economy is seeing some signs of a slowdown due to the eurozone’s debt problems and a weak U.S. housing sector, but is not headed for a double-dip slump, Angel Gurria, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, said Monday.“No, that is not the case,” Gurria said when asked if recent signs of a slowdown pointed to the global economy facing another downt
Social Affairs June 20, 2011
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