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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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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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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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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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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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Local governments move to open Agent Orange probes
Civic group urges investigation of all U.S. basesProvincial governments are moving to verify whether areas near U.S. military facilities are contaminated amid heightened public worries over the alleged burial of Agent Orange at Camp Carroll in Waegwan, North Gyeongsang Province.Some environmentalists and activists criticized the U.S. military for being overly “slow and careful” in conducting its i
Social AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Border island to get Apache choppers
South Korea is considering deploying large attack helicopters on one of its western sea border islands in preparation against surprise infiltrations of North Korea’s air-cushioned vessels, a defense source said Sunday.“A helicopter hangar under construction on Baengnyeong Island is capable of accommodating large-sized attack helicopters. Some Apache-class attack helicopters to be imported next yea
Social AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Philippines commemorates forebearers on Independence Day
The following is the Independence Day message of Luis T. Cruz, Philippine ambassador to South Korea, on the 113th anniversary of Philippine independence. ― Ed.We celebrate this year the 113th anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence and the founding of a state that would one day redefine the notion of a revolution. We recall, with gratitude, the men and women upon whose conviction
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Japan envoy optimistic about Korea ties
Muto expects this century to bring greater prosperity to both countriesJapanese Ambassador Masatoshi Muto sees a brighter future for Korea-Japan relations. The growing dinning culture found in each other’s countries symbolizes the strengthening ties.“Korean food in Japan is becoming very popular,” he told The Korea Herald. But also, Muto noticed that during the last three years, Japanese restauran
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Artists connect Seoul with Venice Biennale
For the first time in its 115 year history, the Venice Art Biennale is crossing borders by involving the entire network of Italian Cultural Institutes. The Venice Art Biennale is the most famous festival of its kind.“The Italian Pavilion in Seoul illustrates one of the characteristics of great Italian Art during the centuries ― the capability of Italian artists to meet and investigate foreign cult
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Summer hours at Canadian Embassy
The Canadian Embassy will be closed every Friday at lunch time from now until Sept. 2.The hours of operation at the embassy are from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday to Thursday.On Fridays, the embassy will operate from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.For more details on the hours of operation for Consular or Immigration services, visit the embassy’s website at www.korea.gc.ca.(yoav@heraldm.com)
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Korea-Iraq partnership off to strong start
Economic and energy cooperation between Korea and Iraq is growing since the two countries concluded a landmark deal in April. STX Heavy Industries recently signed a deal with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity to establish 25 diesel power plants in the Middle Eastern country, with a combined capacity of 2,500 megawatts.Under the agreement, Korea will assist Iraq in carrying out large-scale economic
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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British Council’s climate change contest
The British Council is looking for innovators with either ideas for start-ups or existing projects that address sustainability and climate change issues in their community. The E-idea Competition is designed to provide environmentally-minded innovators with the incentive, seed money, training and support to develop climate change and sustainability projects that will engage the widest number of pe
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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New e-learning resource for young students
“Once upon a Time in Asia,” an e-learning resource on DVD format for primary and middle school students has been released by a local UNESCO office. The DVD is comprised of six short animation films with English subtitles with a duration of approximately five minutes for each. The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding headquarters in Seoul selected original stories
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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ASEAN lecture series gets new twist
The ASEAN-Korea Center has organized its sixth lecture series titled “Rising ASEAN and Korea” to be held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. until July 5 at the Center’s ASEAN Hall. The lecture series aims to enhance understanding and support for ASEAN member states.“We are presenting the rising ASEAN and the growing ASEAN-Korea relations and discussing how to upgrade our promising ties in the future,” said t
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Italy awards cultural attache with nation’s highest honor
Italian Ambassador Sergio Mercuri (left) decorates Italian Cultural Institute Director Lucio Izzo for his work in promoting Italy-Korea ties. (Yoav Cerralbo/The Korea Herald)Italian Ambassador Sergio Mercuri made a surprise announcement that an Italian diplomat had been bestowed the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.Diplomats, the Italian community and professionals in the cultural sector wer
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Month of festivals for Philippines Embassy
With the first official day of summer only a week away, the Philippines Embassy is using this month to bring Filipino warmth and hospitality to the big city.“For Filipinos, the month of June is rife with meaning. Not only did we gain our freedom on June 12 1898, but Dr. Jose Rizal ― our national hero who galvanized the independence movement in the Philippines after it endured three centuries of co
Foreign AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Private universities could cut tuition fees with gov't support: council
South Korea's private universities could cut tuition fees by as much as 15 percent if the government funds their scholarship programs, the head of a private universities' council said Sunday, amid a growing political debate over tuition cuts. Park Chul, who heads a council of presidents of private universities, told Yonhap News Agency in an interview that the council is surveying its members
PoliticsJune 12, 2011
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Bangladesh police arrest ‘Robin Hood’ burglar
DHAKA (AFP) – A “benevolent burglar” hailed as a modern-day Robin Hood for donating his ill-gotten gains to local orphanages has been arrested in southeastern Bangladesh, police said.Badiul Haq Nasir, 45, who had earned millions in well-planned heists, was revered in dozens of villages for making large donations to orphanages and mosques, local police chief Babul Akhter told AFP.“The villagers say
Social AffairsJune 12, 2011
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Hyundai Motor settles talks with labor union
Hyundai Motor Co. and its labor union said Saturday they reached an agreement to resume operations at one of its plants, 39 hours after unionized workers walked off their jobs because of a colleague's death. Assembly workers at the top automaker's plant in Asan, about 100 kilometers southwest of Seoul, had laid down their tools on Thursday, claiming that a union worker committed suicide due to t
Social AffairsJune 11, 2011
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Thousands rally for college tuition cuts
Twenty-four years ago, tens of thousands of college students protested in Seoul, calling for democracy. But thousands of students gathered Friday at Chonggye Square, calling for the government to cut their tuition fees.“Half-price tuition, half-price,” shouted the crowd sitting on the ground, holding a candle in each hand. Student protesters shout slogans, calling for the government to cut their t
Social AffairsJune 10, 2011
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State auditor to probe college tuition fees
The nation’s public and private universities will face a sweeping audit by the Board of Audit and Inspection from August, amid a growing public outcry over exorbitant tuition fees, officials at the state audit agency said Friday. “It will be the largest-ever scale,” said Sohn Chang-dong, a BAI spokesperson. About 200, or one third of the entire BAI staff, will be mobilized for the inspection, whic
PoliticsJune 10, 2011
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Protesters demand college tuition cuts
Students, civic group members and politicians flocked to Seoul’s Gwanghwamun area Friday evening for the candle light vigil urging the government and the ruling party to follow up on their pledge to halve college tuition.Students, nongovernmental organizations and opposition politicians have called on the ruling Grand National Party to keep its promise to halve college tuition. GNP’s new floor lea
Social AffairsJune 10, 2011
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Bongeun Temple plans renovation for tourism
The Bongeun Temple of the Jogye Order, in the affluent Gangnam area in southern Seoul, will be transformed into a history-themed park, Seoul officials said Friday. According to Gangnam-gu Office, the temple has recently filed for the re-designation as a history park from its current status as a neighborhood park, a move aimed at attracting foreign visitors who want to see Korean Zen culture. The S
Social AffairsJune 10, 2011
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S. Korea, U.S. finetune N.K. policy
Washington strongly supports Seoul’s strategy on resuming dialogue with Pyongyang and China shares such position, a visiting U.S. diplomat on East Asian affairs said Friday, promising continued patience in the prolonged deadlock on denuclearizing North Korea. Despite the few differences they have, the U.S., South Korea and China all note the necessity of seeing improved inter-Korean ties before mu
Foreign AffairsJune 10, 2011