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Korean labor force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
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[AtoZ Korean Mind] Does your job define who you are? Should it?
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Allegations surrounding BTS resurface, enraged fans demand apology
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Students with history of violence will be barred from becoming teachers
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Probe of first lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin
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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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Medical feud leaves hospitals in financial crisis
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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Chip up cycle won’t stay long: SK chief
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Military holds policy assessment meeting after Trump's surprise win
South Korea's military held an emergency meeting on Thursday to assess the possible impact of the Donald Trump presidency on its decades-old alliance with the United States that has been critical in maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula. At the meeting, civilian leaders and the military's top brass reviewed potential U.S. defense policy changes that may occur between Washington and its Asian ally.Rep. Kim Young-woo, a ruling Saenuri Party lawmaker who heads the National Defense Committee in
Nov. 10, 2016
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reaffirms Washington's security commitment to S. Korea
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday reaffirmed Washington's security commitment to South Korea during his telephone conversation with South Korean President Park Geun-hye, an official source said.During the talks that lasted some 10 minutes, Trump was quoted as saying that the United States will maintain a "firm, strong" defense posture to defend its Asian ally South Korea. The talks took place at around 10:00 a.m.Trump added that Washington will work together with Seoul "until the end
Nov. 10, 2016
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Lippert: Korea-US alliance won't change because of election
The long-held alliance between South Korea and the US will not change and continue to grow whoever wins the US presidency, American Amb. to South Korea Mark Lippert said Wednesday."Our alliance has been strong for over 60 years and I see no change in that," Lippert told reporters during his embassy's public event to watch the 2016 US presidential election. "Over the 60 years, we have had this special alliance. It's been through ups and downs. (But) it will always get stronger. I am confident tha
Nov. 9, 2016
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Park won't attend APEC summit this month: foreign ministry
President Park Geun-hye will not attend an Asia-Pacific leaders’ summit next week, the foreign ministry said Tuesday, as she is grappling with an influence-peddling scandal involving her longtime confidante.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' spokesman Cho June-hyuck cited the grave security situation on the Korean Peninsula as the official reason for her absence from the meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) scheduled for Nov. 17-19 in the Peruvian capital of Lima.“Given the seve
Nov. 8, 2016
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ASEAN foods whet appetites at culinary festival
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Korea Center in Seoul hosted its annual culinary fair last week, bringing Southeast Asia’s diverse, distinct foods to the Korean public that has become increasingly drawn to the region’s gastronomic and touristic attractions.The event, titled the “ASEAN Culinary Festival 2016,” was held at COEX in Seoul from Wednesday to Saturday. It showcased 30 signature dishes and beverages from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which were prepared by top c
Nov. 7, 2016
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Healthy Finnish food comes to Korea
The Finnish embassy in Seoul showcased last week the country’s wholesome, organic edibles in a bid to raise its profile in Korea, where consumers increasingly look for healthy options in their diet. Finland, located at the northeastern edge of Europe, is famous for its simple, yet nutritious cuisine made from organic ingredients grown near the Arctic. Much of its food comes from the unsoiled arctic greens and its crystal-clear waters. Representing cleanness, trustworthiness and high quality, the
Nov. 7, 2016
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USFK Commander given Korean name in ceremony
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks -- commander of United States Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command and United Nations Command -- was bestowed a Korean name last week at a ceremony in a show of appreciation for his commitment to strengthening fraternity between the defense forces of the US and Korea. At the venue Friday organized by the ROK-US Alliance Friendship Association, the top commander was given a plaque and a scroll displaying his new name: “Park Yu-jong.” The last name “Park” comes from Park Je
Nov. 7, 2016
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‘Sudan is gateway to African and Middle East markets’
Sudan’s vast land and water resources and strategic position in northeastern Africa present unexplored opportunities to Korean investors, according to the country’s top envoy. Sudanese Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour came to Korea last week and held a discussion on diverse bilateral with his counterpart, Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se. He also met potential investors and officials at a forum organized by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “With vast land and water, we have large
Nov. 7, 2016
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EU kick-starts programs for Emissions Trading System
The European Union delegation to Korea and Korea’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance will jointly organize a series of programs in emissions trading to help curb greenhouse gas emissions and jump-start the green economy simultaneously. Officially launched July 8, the three-year scheme shares the EU’s experience and knowledge in operating the emissions trading system -- an innovative approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the trading of emissions credits on the market -- with the Ko
Nov. 7, 2016
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French minister to give lecture in S. Korea
French State Reform Minister Jean Vincent Place will give a special lecture on the digital revolution in the South Korean port city of Busan later this week, a city official said Monday. The lecture, titled "The Digital Revolution as a Solution to the Democratic and Environmental Challenges of the 21st Century," will be given at the city's inaugural Global Talk Show on Thursday, the official said. South Korean President Park Geun-hye (wearing red) is greeted by Jean-Vincent Place (L), French mi
Nov. 7, 2016
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UNSC negotiations being protracted amid Sino-US rivalry, political uncertainties in US
Negotiations at the UN Security Council over a new sanctions resolution on North Korea are being drawn out with no signs of an imminent breakthrough nearly two months after Pyongyang‘s fifth nuclear test.Analysts said that the delay appears to be in part because of political uncertainties in the United States, which will hold a presidential election this week, and a strategic rivalry between the US and China.Following Pyongyang’s Sept. 9 nuclear test, the most powerful one to date, the US, with
Nov. 6, 2016
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UNSC negotiations being protracted amid Sino-US rivalry, political uncertainties in US
Negotiations at the UN Security Council over a new sanctions resolution on North Korea are being drawn out with no signs of an imminent breakthrough nearly two months after Pyongyang's fifth nuclear test.Analysts said that the delay appears to be in part because of political uncertainties in the United States, which will hold a presidential election this week, and a strategic rivalry between the US and China.Following Pyongyang's Sept. 9 nuclear test, the most powerful one to date, the US, along
Nov. 6, 2016
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US-Korea alliance remains strong despite scandal: White House
The alliance between the United States and South Korea remains strong and durable despite a massive scandal rocking South Korean President Park Geun-hye, the White House said."The alliance between the United States and South Korea is a close alliance, it's a strong alliance, and it's one that is strong today as it's been. And one of the hallmarks of a strong alliance is that it remains durable, even when different people and different personalities are leading the countries," White House press s
Nov. 6, 2016
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Little Mermaid’s replica statue unveiled in Seoul
“The Little Mermaid,” a bronze sculpture designed by sculptor Edvard Eriksen and located near Copenhagen’s Langelinie waterside promenade, was replicated and unveiled as a miniaturized monument in Seoul last week. The inaugural ceremony took place at Yeouido Hangang Park on Oct. 24 and was attended by Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, Copenhagen Mayor Frank Jensen and Danish Ambassador to Korea Thomas Lehmann, among other dignitaries and officials. Borrowing
Oct. 31, 2016
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Turkey fetes Republican founding, recuperating stability
The Turkish embassy on Friday celebrated the 93rd anniversary of the country’s founding amid steady recuperation from the foiled putsch in mid-July and strengthening relations with Korea. The National Day holiday on Saturday marked the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 under the auspices of Mustafa Kemal Pasha (1881-1938), an army commander, revolutionary and the first national president, referred to as “Ataturk,” the father of the Turks. “As we celebrate the 93rd anniversary, our
Oct. 31, 2016
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Film exposes Poland’s embrace of North Korean orphans
During the 1950-53 Korean War, around 2,000 North Korean orphans settled in Poland, then a communist ally in the Warsaw Pact, through a covert arrangement of socialist care and schooling. Some 1,270 of them went to the tranquil forested village of Plakowice in the southwest, where from 1951 to 1959 they lived under the nurturing eyes of 300 Polish teachers. Living off their humane guardianship, the children came to learn the Polish language and found a second home in the fledgling socialist soci
Oct. 31, 2016
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Korea vows to support Iran in development of capital markets
A senior financial regulator said Tuesday that South Korea will support Iran in the development of its capital markets, citing ongoing financial cooperation between the two countries.Jeong Eun-bo, vice chairman of the Financial Services Commission, said bilateral cooperation has gained further urgency to meet growing financial needs following the lifting of international sanctions on Tehran earlier this year.Jeong made the comments in a meeting with Shapour Mohammadi, head of Iran's Securities a
Oct. 25, 2016
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New Zealand wants Korea to join TPP: ambassador
New Zealand's top envoy in Seoul said Tuesday she hopes South Korea will join the Trans Pacific Partnership, calling the country a "natural partner."New Zealand is one of 12 countries that have joined what is expected to emerge as the world's largest free trade block. US President Barack Obama has been pushing to ratify the pact before the end of his term. South Korea has yet to decide whether to join.Its actual implementation, however, faces uncertainty as key presidential candidates in the Uni
Oct. 25, 2016
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Korea, Denmark to hold summit
The leaders of South Korea and Denmark will hold a summit in Seoul on Tuesday to discuss bilateral cooperation on a range of regional and global issues, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said.President Park Geun-hye and Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will exchange their views on cooperation in trade, investment, electronic governance and renewable energy, among other topics, Cheong Wa Dae said.The leaders will also discuss their collaboration in addressing North Korea-related iss
Oct. 25, 2016
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Hungary commemorates 60th anniversary of 1956 revolution
The journal written by Hungarian librarian Gyula Csics vividly recounts the horrors of dictatorship and repression inflicted by the deceased Soviet Union. Csics -- who was 12 when the 1956 Hungarian Revolution broke out -- recorded events that unfolded from Oct. 23 to Nov. 10, when Hungarians fought and died to free their country from communist control. “Oct. 23, 1956, student demonstration: ... I was walking in the street when I saw three trucks carrying university students. They shouted, ‘Russ
Oct. 24, 2016