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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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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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Top prosecutor orders speedy investigation into first lady's alleged acceptance of luxury handbag
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Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
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Defense chiefs of US, Australia, Japan decry NK-Russia military cooperation
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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S. Korea must beat India to top Group C in Asian Cup
After drawing Australia 1-1 in its second Group C action at the ongoing Asian Cup, South Korea will need some help to get the top seed in the group and avoid facing an old nemesis in the quarterfinals.South Korea and Australia both have four points after two matches. But Australia stands atop the group because it has the goal difference edge of plus-4 to South Korea’s plus-1. Bahrain is third with
More SportsJan. 16, 2011
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Japan may raise rates due to ‘unhealthy’ debt picture
Japanese borrowing costs may rise if the country’s fiscal condition remains “unhealthy,” with bond sales exceeding tax revenue, the country’s new economy and fiscal policy minister said.“If the unhealthy situation continues for a long time, long-term interest rates will inevitably rise and hurt Japan’s global credibility,” said Kaoru Yosano at a news conference late Saturday in Tokyo after being a
Jan. 16, 2011
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Ethnic Korean elected mayor in Peru
An ethnic Korean has been elected a mayor in Peru, a first in the 106-year history of Korean immigration to Latin America. The South Korean Embassy in Peru said Thursday that Jung Heung-won, 64, was sworn in as the mayor of Chanchamayo in central Peru, about 300 kilometers east of Lima, on Jan. 2. The term is four years. Jung Heung-won (sitting), newly elected mayor of Chanchamayo in Peru, poses w
PeopleJan. 16, 2011
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Rhee new chairman of World Scout Committee
Rhee Hang-bock, vice president of the Korea Scout Association, was elected chairman of the World Scout Committee at the 39th World Scout Conference in Brazil, Jan. 13, the association said.He is the first Korean chairman of the main executive body of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. His term is three years. Rhee Hang-bockRhee succeeds Rick Kronk of the U.S., who served as chairman si
PeopleJan. 16, 2011
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Prince Charles to build village for Indian poor
Britain’s Prince Charles is building an eco-friendly model village for about 15,000 poor people in India, the Daily Mail, a British tabloid newspaper, reported.The multi-million-dollar venture, inspired by the slums depicted in Oscar-winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” will include schools, shops and 3,000 homes.The Prince of Wales’ village will be built on a 25-acre wasteland on the outskirts of
PeopleJan. 16, 2011
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Japan, Korea must boost security cooperation
The time is ripe for Japan and South Korea to enhance the quality of their security cooperation, without confining it to the field of defence exchanges.Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa and his South Korean counterpart Kim Kwan-jin agreed in their meeting on Jan. 10 in Seoul that the two countries would work more closely, given a series of military provocations by North Korea and other destabilisi
ViewpointsJan. 16, 2011
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[Frida Ghitis] After carnage, Obama fails to move us
When President Obama performed his “Comeback Kid” act late last year, pushing through Congress a number of important bills, observers marveled at the sudden transformation. The president had morphed from the hapless, listless victim of the midterm shellacking and surprised everyone by becoming a new deft, cunning politician.But watching the Obama who came before the cameras on the day of the Tucso
ViewpointsJan. 16, 2011
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[Editorial] Who pays?
On Thursday, the main opposition Democratic Party convened a general meeting of its lawmakers to adopt free child care and halved college tuition fees as part of its platform. The party’s leadership expected the lawmakers to endorse their plans without objection, since they have already approved the proposals for free school meals and free health care.But the DP leaders faced an unexpected backlas
EditorialJan. 16, 2011
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[Editorial] Back to the 1970s?
The Fair Trade Commission has launched an investigation to see whether domestic oil refiners are engaged in price-fixing or other unfair trade practices. The commission’s move follows President Lee Myung-bak’s instruction on Thursday to check whether domestic gasoline prices are reasonable.Lee made the instruction during a briefing on anti-inflation measures by a pan-government task force. He was
EditorialJan. 16, 2011
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[William Pfaff] China’s military might poses questions
PARIS ― Robert Gates’ official visit to Beijing, probably the last before he leaves the office of U.S. secretary of defense, was a frustrating affair, distinguished by China’s reiteration of its warnings that Washington must not sell arms to Taiwan, a demand that the United States has never accepted.The Chinese enlivened Gate’s visit with a display of their new J-20 fighter, which is claimed to be
ViewpointsJan. 16, 2011
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[Ching Cheong] Rocky ascent to China’s power peak
The next 12 months will be a critical period for the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as the top leadership prepares to step down and hand over the reins next year.It will be no less critical for Vice-President Xi Jinping, named last year to head a new generation of CCP leaders who will take center stage at the 18th national party congress.No political succession takes place without intense po
ViewpointsJan. 16, 2011
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[Bennett Ramberg] Israeli options on Iran nuclear program
LOS ANGELES ― Revelations in former President George W. Bush’s recently published memoirs show that he declined an Israeli request to destroy Syria’s secret nuclear reactor in the spring of 2007. While the revelation may appear merely to be a historical footnote, more profoundly it raises new uncertainty about whether Israel now thinks that it can rely on the United States to apply military force
ViewpointsJan. 16, 2011
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[Margaret Carlson] Militant Palin keeps crosshairs on herself
It’s a bad sign for civility when you can’t have a civil conversation about it. In the days since a deranged assassin gunned down Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 19 other innocents ― six of whom are now dead ― President Barack Obama, Speaker John Boehner and pundits from across the political spectrum have issued calls to raise the discourse and practice mutual respect. Even Fox News President
ViewpointsJan. 16, 2011
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KT supports online French film festival
Cinephiles in Korea now have a novel way of enjoying a film festival in a novel way ― completely paperless and online.“The objective of the MyFrenchFilmFestival.com is to take fully into account the evolution of cultural consumption and to reach a new audience for French cinema abroad,” said Audiovisual Attach at the French Embassy Daniel Kapelian.Film lovers anywhere in the world will be able to
FilmJan. 16, 2011
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Californians show Korea-inspired art in Seoul
The exotic culture of an Asian country has captivated five U.S. artists and made them a team. Lois Lancaster, Linus Lancaster, Chris Sarley, Mary Pettis-Sarley and Marilyn Hulbert, all California-based artists, have been collaborating since last year because they share a same interest: Korean culture. Linus Lancaster talks about his work “Land Buoy”After holding two joint-exhibitions in Californi
PerformanceJan. 16, 2011
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Switzerland signs double taxation deal
Switzerland and South Korea recently signed a protocol to amend the double taxation agreement in the area of taxes on income.The DTA contains provisions on the exchange of information which are in accordance with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development standard. “The revised DTA will contribute to the further positive development of bilateral economic relations,” explained Swiss
Foreign AffairsJan. 16, 2011
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Filipino cultural orientation seminar dates set
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas and the Philippines Embassy have published the schedule for their cultural orientation seminars.The seminars will be held at St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation-Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW) and the People’s Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization (PRISM).Apart from attending the two-day cultural orientation seminar, Filipino spouses and other partners of
Foreign AffairsJan. 16, 2011
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U.S. consular services offered monthly
Effective this year, the U.S. Embassy will offer monthly consular services in Busan instead of on a bimonthly basis. A consular officer will be available on Jan. 24, from 1p.m.―4 p.m. and on Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the American Presence Post, Lotte Gold Rose Building ― also known as the Job Center Building ― in Yangjung-dong, Busanjin-gu, Room 612. United States citizens will be able to ap
Foreign AffairsJan. 16, 2011
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Hungarian higher education booklet online
The Hungarian Embassy has announced the release of the Hungarian Higher Education booklet for this year. The online booklet contains information regarding 73 Hungarian higher education institutes in Hungary and in other countries.The list provides a picture of a diversified system of higher education institutes such as state-owned universities and colleges, those owned by religious denominations,
Foreign AffairsJan. 16, 2011
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German Chamber: 30 and growing
During the past 30 years of the Korea German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s existence, South Korea and the Chamber have risen from being small players to become power houses.“It’s amazing the speed with which this country is taking up new developments, not only in industry but also in culture, in food, in every respect, so it really is a trend-setting nation,” said the Chamber’s Secretary Gene
Foreign AffairsJan. 16, 2011