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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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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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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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‘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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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Seoul, Beijing, Tokyo seek to hold FM meeting in late March
South Korea, China and Japan are seeking to hold a meeting of their foreign ministers in Seoul late March in a bid to revive momentum for trilateral cooperation, officials said Friday. The three countries have pushed to hold the ministerial talks to pave the way for the resumption of a high-level trilateral summit that has been on hold since mid-2012 amid rows over historical issues. Seoul's foreign ministry said the three nations have settled on holding a foreign ministers' meeting around lat
Feb. 6, 2015
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S. Korea signals flexibility on N.K. sanctions
South Korea is prepared to roll back a set of sanctions on North Korea if conditions are met through dialogue, a top official here said Friday. Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae said he government has already completed a relevant "study." "Once talks are held between the South and the North, I believe it can serve as a chance for lifting the May 24th Measure," he said at a forum in Seoul. His remarks indicated the Park Geun-hye administration's flexibility on the sanctions imposed by the pre
Feb. 6, 2015
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China warns S. Korea against deploying U.S. missile defense
China warned Thursday that the possible deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system in South Korea could undermine the "overall interest of bilateral relations" between Seoul and Beijing, underscoring a long-standing rift between the neighbors despite their growing warmth on bilateral ties. The warning by China's foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei came a day after China's defense minister Chang Wanquan held talks with South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo in Seoul on Wednesday, d
Feb. 5, 2015
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Yun departs for Germany for foreign ministers' meetings
The South Korean foreign minister departed for Germany Thursday to meet with the German foreign minister on ways to step up cooperation over the North Korean nuclear issue and Seoul's push for unification. Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier are scheduled to meet on Friday in Berlin before holding a joint press conference in the afternoon, the foreign ministry said. The ministers' plan to discuss how to strengthen their collaboration over the North
Feb. 5, 2015
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Seoul, Washington FMs to hold talks in Germany this week
South Korea's foreign minister plans to hold talks with his U.S. counterpart in Germany this weekend to discuss North Korea's nuclear weapons program and other bilateral issues, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se will meet with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, which kicks off Friday for three days, the ministry said.Yun will fly to Germany on Thursday for a four-day stay, which includes a planned
Feb. 4, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Partnerships key to fighting poverty, inequality: Oxfam
With a new office in Seoul, Oxfam is ready to forge partnerships with other relief groups, businesses and civil society here to fight poverty, inequality, climate change and other global challenges, a senior official at the organization said. Chris Ashworth, international market development manager at Oxfam Great BritainChris Ashworth, international market development manager at Oxfam Great Britain, played a key role in the office’s launch in October. While carrying out fund-raising campaigns,
Feb. 4, 2015
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Third Ebola team to be dispatched to Ebola-hit Sierra Leone
South Korea plans to dispatch a third batch of medical staff to Sierra Leone this month for a four-week mission to join the global fight against the Ebola outbreak, the Foreign Ministry said Monday. The team, comprised of two army doctors and three nurses, will leave for the U.K. on Saturday for a weeklong training course before heading to the West African country later this month. They are scheduled to receive three days of related education at home until Wednesday. “With Freetown seeking to st
Feb. 2, 2015
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S. Korean envoy to visit China for talks on N.K. nukes
South Korea‘s top nuclear envoy will leave for China this week to discuss ways to resume the long-stalled six-party talks on North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, Seoul‘s foreign ministry said Monday.Hwang Joon-kook is scheduled to visit Beijing on Wednesday and Thursday to hold a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wu Dawei, according to the foreign ministry.“The two sides plan to exchange views over the situation on the Korean Peninsula and have in-depth talks on ways to reopen the denuclear
Feb. 2, 2015
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U.S. publisher rejects Japan’s demand to alter sex slavery descriptions
A U.S. textbook publisher said Friday it “unequivocally” stands by the description of Japan’s sexual enslavement of women during World War II in one of its books after Japan’s government asked for changes in it.Japan made the request to the publisher, McGraw-Hill, last month, claiming there are grave errors and descriptions in the book, “Tradition & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past,” which it said conflict with the country’s stance on the sexual slavery issue.The request was seen as
Feb. 1, 2015
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Espoo, hotbed of innovation and entrepreneurship
A Finnish delegation led by the city of Espoo visited Korea in mid-January to enhance business collaboration with Korean companies and welcome their investment. The Tapiola Sinfonietta orchestra performed the same week in Seoul, representing the city’s vibrant cultural scene. “Our city is a seedbed of creating innovative new jobs as well as a cultural capital for the citizens, communities and companies,” said Tuula Antola, the municipal director of economic and business development. “The public
Feb. 1, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Korea-U.S. alliance linchpin of regional peace: ambassador
The top U.S. envoy to Korea has reaffirmed America’s security commitment to its key regional ally, stressing that his country “stands steadfast” alongside South Korea in countering North Korean military threats.“The level of trust between our governments remains very high, as demonstrated in the operational control agreement, the special measures agreement and the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement,” the U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert told The Korea Herald at the ambassador’s residence Habib
Feb. 1, 2015
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Cultural pride key to attracting tourists
Korea should develop customer-oriented, high-quality tourism to attract Chinese tourists, industry insiders said at a reception in Seoul last week. The meeting, held at the Yido Dining restaurant and china gallery in Apgujeong-dong in Seoul, was part of year-round gatherings aimed at celebrating the 4 pleasures of seeing, eating, enjoying and talking through the 5 senses. “The direction of China’s government policy is moving from economy to culture,” Yido owner Yi Yoon-shin said. “To stand out a
Feb. 1, 2015
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Romanian Embassy features tourism documentary
The Romanian embassy hosted a reception last week to promote tourism and wine at the embassy building. A documentary ― “The Mountain” ― on Romania’s tourism attractions was shown at the event. It was produced by KBS2, the news and entertainment channel of Korean Broadcasting System, in collaboration with the embassy and aired on Dec. 7 last year. Some of the locations covered in the documentary included, The Bran Castle ― home of the titular character in Bram Stoker’s Dracula ― and the Bucegi Na
Feb. 1, 2015
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U.S. textbook publisher rejects Japan's demand for changes in sex slavery descriptions
A U.S. textbook publisher said Friday it "unequivocally" stands by the description of Japan's sexual enslavement of women during World War II in one of its books after Japan's government asked for changes in it.Japan made the request to the publisher, McGraw-Hill, last month, claiming there are grave errors and descriptions in the book, "Tradition & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past," which it said conflict with the country's stance on the sexual slavery issue.The request was seen as
Jan. 31, 2015
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U.S. prioritizes N. Korea denuclearization: envoy
The United States is making denuclearization the top priority on its North Korea policy, a ranking U.S. diplomat said Thursday, amid the long-stalled six-party talks on ending the communist country’s nuclear program.Wendy Sherman, U.S. undersecretary of state for political affairs, also said that there is “no daylight” between Seoul and Washington in dealing with North Korea, stressing that Washington supports Seoul’s bid for inter-Korean dialogue. Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se (right) poses wit
Jan. 29, 2015
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Australia-Korea ties strengthening
Following is contributed by the Australian Embassy in Seoul to mark Australia Day. ― EdCelebrated annually on Jan. 26, Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. It is a day to celebrate our rich culture, ethnic diversity and natural beauty, as well as reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation.Australia is one of the most ethnically diverse societies in the world, with almost one in four residents born overseas.This wide variety of backgrounds
Jan. 29, 2015
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Vice defense minister to visit Colombia, Peru
South Korea’s vice defense minister plans to visit Colombia and Peru this week to explore ways to boost bilateral exchange and cooperation in the defense field, the defense ministry said Thursday.During his three-day stay in Colombia starting Friday, Vice Defense Minister Baek Seung-joo is scheduled to sit down for talks with key military officials, including his counterpart, Secretary General Luis Manuel Neira Nunez, to exchange opinions on a wide range of issues of mutual concern, according to
Jan. 29, 2015
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U.S. undersecretary of state arrives for talks on N.K.
U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman arrived in South Korea for a two-day visit on Wednesday to discuss mutual security concerns including North Korea, officials in Seoul said.Her trip to Seoul is part of her three-nation tour. Before Seoul, Sherman visited Beijing for two days and plans to fly to Tokyo on Thursday afternoon. In Seoul, Sherman was expected to meet Seoul’s First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yong on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral coop
Jan. 28, 2015
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Seoul to support N.K. doctors’ training in Germany
South Korea said Wednesday it will resume a program to support North Korean medical doctors’ training in Germany.The move, the first of its kind in seven years, is in line with the Park Geun-hye administration’s push for expanding humanitarian aid for the impoverished neighbor.The unification ministry plans to provide a North Korea-Germany group with 90 million won ($83,000) from the inter-Korean cooperation fund. It will be delivered through the (South) Korea Foundation for International Health
Jan. 28, 2015
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Korea, China and Japan to engage more with ASEAN
The heads of ASEAN centers in Korea, China and Japan held a meeting in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on Sunday to increase cooperation across the agencies to better accommodate the Southeast Asian nations.The meeting was attended by Secretary-General of ASEAN-Korea Center Chung Hae-moon, Secretary-General of ASEAN-Japan Center Yoshikuni Ohnishi and ASEAN-China Center director of education, culture and tourism division Purnajaya Tri. They discussed ways to boost staff exchanges, information sharing and pub
Jan. 28, 2015