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Korea agrees on currency swap with Indonesia, UAE
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6385 | Oct 15, 2013 |
Korea has finalized currency swap arrangements with both Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. Finance ministers and central bank governors from Korea and Indonesia reached agreement on a won-rupiah...
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Korean slugger joins MLB’s 20-20 club
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8173 | Oct 01, 2013 |
Unstoppable locomotive Choo Shin-soo of the Cincinnati Reds has again showed his prowess. In a home match against the New York Mets on September 23 (Cincinnati time), Choo joined the 20-20 club in...
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Enjoy street performances with Hi Seoul Festival 2013
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6504 | Oct 01, 2013 |
Downtown Seoul will transform into a festival stage from October 2 to 6 with the 11th Hi Seoul Festival 2013. The festival will take place at Seoul, Cheonggye, and Gwanghwamun squares under the theme ...
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Chuseok holidays filled with cultural delights
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9133 | Sep 17, 2013 |
During the Chuseok holiday, a variety of events catering to people of all ages are taking place at palaces, museums, and royal tombs around the country. Various performances and participatory events open ...
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UN chief stresses passion, compassion for Korean youths
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9585 | Aug 27, 2013 |
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon became a source of inspiration for Korean students at a meeting he had in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province). The UN chief gave a special lecture ...
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Check out K-fashion at Dongdaemun fashion show
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9165 | Aug 27, 2013 |
The stereotype that all fashion shows are only for expensive brands will be broken at a new style of fashion show in Dongdaemun, the spot well-known for shopping among fashionistas. The Ministry of...
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Wirelessly recharged electric bus rolls out
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9638 | Aug 14, 2013 |
A new model of electric bus made its maiden voyage on the road in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province) on August 6. Powered through wireless recharging, this new electric bus operates with...
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Asiana crew focus on just one thing; saving passengers
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11098 | Jul 10, 2013 |
Cabin manager Lee Yun-hye (photo courtesy of Asiana Airlines) “All I could think about at the moment was to carry passengers off the plane as quickly as possible.” This is what cabin manager Lee Yun...
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Park to make history in LPGA
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7585 | Jul 04, 2013 |
With growing international attention and expectations, the world is watching Park Inbee, a female golfer who became the second player in LPGA history to win the first three major championships of...
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Korea, Canada come together in 2013
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8015 | Jul 02, 2013 |
2013 marks a very important year for relations between the Republic of Korea and Canada. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as ...
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More Chinese tourists opt for independent travel in Korea
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7219 | Jul 01, 2013 |
A recent article in the China Youth Daily highlighted the merits of Korean tourism. Based on his latest experiences in Korea, the journalist provided insight into what aspects of Korea fascinate a ...
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‘Queen of figure skating’ sends a message of peace
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18223 | Jun 25, 2013 |
Queen of figure skating Kim Yu-na met with the sensational musical Les Miserables on the ice, creating a moving and unforgettable “musical ice show.” Les Miserable during the June 21 musical ice show, All...
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Foreign diplomats visit Baengnyeong Island to honor Cheonan victims
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14084 | Jun 19, 2013 |
Foreign ambassadors in Korea for the first time have paid a visit to Baengnyeongdo (Baengnyeong Island), the country’s northernmost point in the Yellow Sea. Located in Incheon’s Ongjin-gun (Ongjin ...
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President, Facebook CEO discuss creative economy
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7429 | Jun 19, 2013 |
President Park Geun-hye discussed her creative economy vision and ways to support venture startups with Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, the world’s top social network website. At a meeti...
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Ryu ‘more of an artist,’ Dodgers manager
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13561 | Jun 04, 2013 |
Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin of the Los Angeles Dodgers earned his first complete game shutout in his Major League Baseball career by putting on a flawless performance in both pitching and batting. Kore...
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Summer arrives in Korea
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9306 | Jun 04, 2013 |
The temperature in Seoul hits 28 degrees on May 31, heralding the onset of summer ahead of the first weekend in June. Seoul residents will have sunny or cloudy days without rain for the first week ...
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UN recognizes Korea’s Enterprise Architecture
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79913 | May 21, 2013 |
Korea’s e-government systems continue to earn international acclaim in public services delivery. Korea-made Enterprise Architecture (EA) came away a winner at this year’s UN Public Service Awards EA ...
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Heroes of the Korean War return
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11971 | May 14, 2013 |
Veterans of the Korean War (1950-1953) from four Commonwealth countries -- Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Britain -- set foot on Korean soil for the first time in six decades. What brought them ...
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Restored gate to be returned to the public after five years
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9965 | May 07, 2013 |
The blackened surface of Sungnyemun gate’s wooden pillars recalls the tragic fire caused by arson five years ago. Now the fresh scent and vivid colors of the restored paint of the gate show the past...
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Visitors still flocking to Korea
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9698 | Apr 30, 2013 |
“Left South Korea after an interesting trip. Always impressed with their resolve when faced with adversity. Great people,” tweeted Richard Engel, NBC News chief foreign correspondent on April ...
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