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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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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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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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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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Full text of President Lee Myung-bak's address
President Lee Myung-bak's address for on the 66th anniversary of liberation(Yonhap News)Fellow citizens, decorated patriots who fought for the nation’s independence, distinguished guests from home and abroad, our brethren in the North and seven million compatriots residing overseas,I join all Korean
PoliticsAug. 15, 2011
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Lee calls for ethical, responsible market economy
President Lee Myung-bak on Monday urged Japan to teach history as it was to the young generation, while championing “ecosystemic” development as Korea’s new path for growth that creates jobs, reduces income gaps and preserves the environment. President Lee Myung-bak (Yonhap News)“Japan has a respons
PoliticsAug. 15, 2011
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Court orders SK Communications to pay compensation for info leakage
A South Korean court ordered on Sunday the operator of the country's third most-visited Internet portal to pay out compensation to a user whose information was leaked during last month's massive hacking attack.Two popular Web sites operated by SK Communications Co. were hacked in late July, causing
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2011
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Seoul mayor’s exit a twist in 2012 race
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s promise not to run for president to avoid political conflict over a controversial city plan is anticipated to bring about subtle changes in the political landscape ahead of next year’s elections, officials and analysts say.In an apparent attempt to end speculation he is push
PoliticsAug. 14, 2011
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Most Gangnam SAT hagwons in breach of law
Private institutions in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam District were caught engaging in illicit administrative activities, stirring further unease after a Korean-American wanted for attempted murder was found operating an English academy earlier this month.According to the Ministry of Education, Science a
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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With N.K., Russia looks to mediate
Last week, South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan left to meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to discuss North Korea’s nuclear program. Coming off recent meetings between the North and South, as well as the North and the U.S., Lavrov expressed his nation’s hopes that six-party negotiatio
North KoreaAug. 14, 2011
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GNP leader calls for Marines on Dokdo
Politicians, citizens call for stronger action on Japan’s territorial claimsThe leader of Korea’s ruling Grand National Party said Sunday that he has asked the government to station Marines on Dokdo to strengthen the country’s sovereignty of the set of rokcy islets claimed by Japan. Rep. Hong Joon-p
PoliticsAug. 14, 2011
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International English program bears fruit at Hallym University
Cooperative English education program between the Korean government and Canada’s public education offices proved its worth at the program’s end.The special program driven by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and Canada’s educational organizations, including the Peer International Edu
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Helping Kopino kids fight poverty, prejudice
Groups strive to support children abandoned by Korean fathers in PhilippinesIn Cebu, a Philippine resort island visited by tens of thousands of Koreans every year, an increasing number of Kopino children grow up in poverty and prejudice after being abandoned by their Korean fathers.Many of the
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Canada group seeks tax benefits for retirees
With the global economy dwindling again in the aftermath of the downgrade of the U.S.’ “AAA” credit rating by S&P, retirees or those who plan to retire in the near future are concerned about a reduction in retirement savings.When the market went down in 2008 and 2009, 61 percent of working baby boom
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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World copes with flood of retirees
Developed countries promote private pensions, encourage retirees to work longerTo mark the 58th anniversary of its establishment on Aug. 15, The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles on the looming retirement of Korean baby boomers and its socioeconomic impact on the nation. The following
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Supporting Ghana’s need for electricity
The Korea government announced it will provide a multi-million dollar loan to support Ghana’s power grid expansion. The $67 million loan will be used to construct a 185-kilometer power transmission line.The Korean government aspires to supply electrical power to most of Africa by the year 2020.Also,
Foreign AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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New U.S. passport delivery policy
The American Citizens Services section of the U.S. embassy now requires a delivery company form to be filled out for each passport application.The policy is due to the large number of passports that have been printed but have not been picked up from the embassy.The forms are available at the ACS sec
Foreign AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Rwandan libraries go digital
The Korea International Cooperation Agency and the Rwanda Development Board recently launched a digital library to be used in 30 Rwandan business development centers.Libraries at telecenters will be equipped with several tablet computers to create an environment for developing digital content and fa
Foreign AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Canadian frigate visits Busan
The HMCS Ottawa, a multi-role Canadian Navy patrol frigate, is to make a four-day port visit to Busan at the end of August, reflecting the strong bond between Canada and Korea. Leaving her home port of Victoria, British Colombia with over 200 sailors on June 6, HMCS Ottawa embarked on a four-and-a-h
Foreign AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Pakistan Buddhist art shines light on links
The best way to gain the attention of visitors and attract business to one’s country is by making connections and creating invisible bonds. “I came to my homeland,” Jeon Woon-Deok said, Chief Monk of Cheon Tae Sect of Korea, when he visited Gandhara of Pakistan. “We are so close, yet so far away,” s
Foreign AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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ASEAN tour winner announced
The ASEAN-Korea Center announced the winners of the 2nd ASEAN Tour Program Development Contest on July 29.The Contest was organized to promote tourism to Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states among Korean travelers and tap new ideas on different tour routes. Submissions were made for
Foreign AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Paraguay’s traditional tea for friendship
The Paraguay Embassy decided to take an unconventional route when introducing one of its most beloved national products.Instead of hosting a lavish reception and inviting businesspeople to explain the benefits of mate tea, the embassy invited business English students from Konkuk University.“For Par
Foreign AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Keeping Norway peaceful after tragedy
Amb. Tonseth returns to a shell-shocked yet determined countryAfter five years, Norwegian Ambassador Didrik Tonseth has finished his term in Seoul and is on his way back to his home in Oslo.He leaves a country that he called home, enjoying every aspect of life here while promoting Norwegian-Korean i
Foreign AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Most Gangnam SAT hagwons in breach of law
Private institutions in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam District were caught engaging in illicit administrative activities, stirring further unease after a Korean-American wanted for attempted murder was found operating an English academy earlier this month.According to the Ministry of Education, Science a
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011