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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok team up in 'Whenever Possible'
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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North Korea holds drills simulating nuclear counterattack against enemy
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FMD spreads through central S. Korea
South Korea's foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has continued to spread through the central part of the country despite nationwide quarantine efforts, the government said Monday. The farm ministry said a pig farm in Boryeong, 170 kilometers southwest of Seoul, tested positive for FMD, along with a cattle farm in Chuncheon, east of the capital city. The outbreak in Boryeong marks the third time that
Social AffairsJan. 3, 2011
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Adoption of grandchild to help daughter’s marriage blocked
A couple’s attempt to adopt their granddaughter to pave the way for their daughter’s marriage was barred by the Supreme Court on Sunday. The confusion the child will undergo after the adoption is graver issue than whether her biological mother has a smooth marriage procedure, Justice Min Young-il said in upholding a lower court’s decision. The ruling is expected to set standards for the adoption o
Social AffairsJan. 3, 2011
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U.S.-China summit unlikely to produce agreement on six-party talks: S. Korean official
A U.S.-China summit set for later this month is unlikely to produce an agreement on resuming six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear programs as Washington is against convening talks for talks' sake, a South Korean official said Sunday. U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao are scheduled to meet in Washington on Jan. 19. North Korea is expected to be a key topic for the su
North KoreaJan. 2, 2011
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Seoul cautious over N. Korea call for peace
While noting North Korea’s renewed willingness to resume the long-stalled talks with South Korea as well as regional partners, the Seoul government appears cautious not to become too optimistic about the unpredictable state’s change of attitude. North Korea welcomed the New Year on Saturday with an editorial calling for improved ties with South Korea, in its first mention of peace since attacking
PoliticsJan. 2, 2011
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Lee’s aide mentioned N.K. collapse and ‘interim entity’: leaked cable
Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan hinted that the South Korea might allow for an “interim entity” if the North collapsed and said China’s role should be considered when he talked with a top U.S. diplomat, according to a leaked U.S. diplomatic cable dating from before his term as minister.The diplomatic cable in question was disclosed by Aftenposten, Norway’s largest newspaper which claims to have Wik
North KoreaJan. 2, 2011
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Doubts linger over Koreas mending ties
Upcoming U.S.-China summit draws attention regarding efforts to ease tensions on peninsulaWith neither Koreas wanting another war, signs of peace and dialogue are brewing for the first time in months on the divided peninsula. North Korea, which conducted two deadly attacks against South Korea in the past year, welcomed the New Year with a call for better ties with the rival South.“The danger of wa
PoliticsJan. 2, 2011
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Korea to increase female ROTC cadets
The Ministry of National Defense plans to increase the number of female Reserved Officers’ Training Corps cadets in efforts to secure more talented female military officers, officials said Sunday.The ROTC program, a college-based officer commissioning program, opened to females last year with the selection of 60 cadets, receiving generous reviews. “More empowered women in the barracks will bring u
PoliticsJan. 2, 2011
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Adult smoking rate drops below 40%
The nation’s antismoking campaign saw great progress in 2010, with the smoking rate among men falling below 40 percent for the first time. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said Sunday that 39.6 percent of male adults smoked as of December, down 3.5 percent from 43.1 percent in the same period of 2009.Men in their 40s and 50s were found to have driven down the overall smoking rate, the ministry s
Social AffairsJan. 2, 2011
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Teachers seek to reshape English education
They all have to study English, but students have a hard time linking what they learn in school with what society expects from them.The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, seeking to recognize the efforts of teachers, has comprised a list of the top schools across the country with creative English programs to address this problem.At Haeseong International Convention High School in Seoul
Social AffairsJan. 2, 2011
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[Major Events] What’s planned in Korea and overseas
Major Events in 2011January1: Brazil’s new president Dilma Rousseff takes office 1: Estonia joins euro club 1: France takes over the presidency of Group of Eight 6-9: Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas 14: U.S. Defense Minister Robert Gates to visit Korea19: Barack Obama-Hu Jintao summit in Washington26-30: World Economic Forum in DavosChinese President Hu Jintao will meet U.S. President Barac
InternationalJan. 2, 2011
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Suicide bomber kills 21 at Egypt church
Christians clash with police; interior minister blames 'foreign elements'ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (AFP) ― Egypt said a suicide bomber killed 21 people and wounded 79 outside a Coptic church on Saturday, in an attack President Hosni Mubarak said was the work of “foreign hands.”There was no immediate claim but al-Qaida has called for punishment of Egypt’s Copts over claims that two priests’ wives they say
InternationalJan. 2, 2011
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S. Korea reports 7 more cases of FMD
South Korea confirmed seven additional foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks at beef and milk cattle farms and a pig farm in provincial areas on Sunday despite nationwide quarantine efforts to contain the spread of the highly contagious animal disease, central and provincial government officials said.The South Chungcheong provincial government said two milk cows at a farm in the central city of C
Social AffairsJan. 2, 2011
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Lee to deliver New Year's address to nation Monday
President Lee Myung-bak speaks after receiving a policy briefing from the Foreign Ministry at Cheong Wa Dae. (Chung Hee-cho/The Korea Herald)South Korean President Lee Myung-bak will deliver a special New Year's address this week to the nation in a bid to express his intention to strengthen the country's security in the face of North Korea's aggression, his office said Sunday.In his 20-minute mess
PoliticsJan. 2, 2011
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Norway cross-country skiing in Korea
The Norwegian cross-country skiing competition Skarven Race Korea will be held on Jan. 29 in Gangwon Province.This is the third time the Norwegian Embassy is organizing the Skarven Race, which will take place at the Alpensia Cross-country Stadium in Pyeongchang County.“Participation in the race is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to try cross-country skiing,” said Norwegian Ambassador Didr
Foreign AffairsJan. 2, 2011
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Book compiles folktales from Korea, Asia
A new children’s book available from a UNESCO division presents a collection of 27 prominent folktales from 11 East Asian countries.The book, “Telling Tales from Southeast Asia and Korea: Teacher’s Guide,” can boast of being the first of its kind.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s Asia-Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding hopes to help tea
Foreign AffairsJan. 2, 2011
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Danish site lists benefits under FTA
The Korea-EU Free Trade Agreement, expected to be implemented from July, represents the beginning of a new era of trading opportunities for both sides.To assist Danish exporters in understanding the new benefits this deal entails, the embassy set up a website with relevant information.The European Union notes that this FTA with South Korea is the most ambitious and far-reaching free trade agreemen
Foreign AffairsJan. 2, 2011
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Center publishes figures for ASEAN, Korea
The ASEAN-Korea Centre has published a book compiling a wide range of information and statistics on ASEAN member states and South Korea.The “2010 ASEAN and Korea in Figures” statistical yearbook contains information on topics such as trade, investment, culture, tourism, and key social indicators of the Association of Southeast Asian member states and Korea shown through tables and diagrams. “This
Foreign AffairsJan. 2, 2011
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EU awards recognizes efforts to build bridges
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea awards were set up to recognize the role of European companies and government authorities by not only rewarding companies for their dealings, but also by building bridges.Recently the EUCCK held its annual EU-Korea Awards on the occasion of European Union Industrial Cooperation Day.Since they were first held in 2006 to honor EU companies and governme
Foreign AffairsJan. 2, 2011
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Embassy brings new wines into market with flair
No snow or holiday season stops true wine aficionados from tasting a new set of wines to be introduced into the local market. Last week, the Argentina Embassy showcased seven new wines on a day the city had been digging itself out of a 10-cm snowfall just 12 hours previously.“Our wines are famous everywhere,” said the newly arrived Argentina Ambassador Carlos Alberto Arganaraz.“We are among the fi
Foreign AffairsJan. 2, 2011
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Chad has oil; everything changes
African nation aims to break cycle of history and bring in Korean investmentsThe central African nation of Chad is turning a new page in its external policy by building ties with old partners, hoping that they can help develop the country into a modern state. “Links between Chad and (South) Korea go back to 1961, but these links have distanced themselves due to our political turmoil,” remarked Cha
Foreign AffairsJan. 2, 2011