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Hanbok fashion show lights up Canberra
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4948 | Sep 25, 2015 |
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A Hanbok fashion show was held on Sept. 22 at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra. Models including Jang Yoon-ju showed off the beauty of traditional Korean attire in front of an...
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Korean citizenship to become easier for scientists, engineers
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5011 | Jul 27, 2015 |
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People from around the world working in natural sciences or engineering in Korea will soon have greater opportunities to acquire Korean citizenship. The Ministry of Justice recently announced that ...
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Interview: Global pop group ‘Now United’ talks about Korea
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5140 | Jul 20, 2018 |
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Seven members of the pop group Now United’ pose for a photo in a studio in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on July 12. The pop sensation Now United arrived in Korea on July 6, the seventh country on it...
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French leader to visit Korea next month
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5233 | Oct 07, 2015 |
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French President François Hollande will make a state visit to Korea next month to attend a summit with President Park Geun–hye. The above photo shows the two leaders ahead of the Korea-France summi...
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Korea, Japan face new future based on 50 years of ties
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5381 | Jun 22, 2015 |
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Yun Byung-se and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida hold a Korea-Japan foreign ministers’ meeting in Tokyo on June 21. Minister of Foreign Affairs Yun Byung-se and ...
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Young Korean wins Chopin piano competition
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5444 | Oct 26, 2015 |
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Winners of the 17th International Fryderk Chopin Piano Competition pose for the cameras in Warsaw. They include Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho (middle), silver medalist Charles Richard-Hamelin (left) ...
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German soap opera wins Seoul Drama Awards
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5460 | Sep 14, 2015 |
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(From left) Stefan Gottfried Kolditz, Jana Brandt and Benjamin Benedict, producers of the German miniseries 'Naked Among Wolves,' enjoy the moment as they stand on the podium after winning the Gran...
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World leaders honor Korean independence
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5544 | Aug 19, 2015 |
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Heads of state from around the globe have sent congratulatory messages to Seoul to mark Korea’s 70th anniversary of independence. President Park Geun-hye received messages of congratulations from the leade...
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Largest military sports fest hopes to foster peace
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5589 | Oct 05, 2015 |
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The world's largest military sports competition kicked off Friday in the central South Korean city of Mungyeong amid hopes for a world without war and blessings from the president of the host countr...
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Flower festivals in full bloom across Korea
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5619 | Mar 29, 2016 |
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The Yeouido Spring Flower Festival, one of the most famous spring events in Seoul, opens along Yunjung-ro Street on Yeouido in Yeongdeungpo-gu every April. With spring's warmer breezes in the air, ...
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Bae Yong-joon posts photo with Park Soo-jin ahead of wedding
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6028 | Jul 29, 2015 |
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Bae Yong-joon is set to marry Park Soo Jin in a private ceremony today, and ahead of the wedding, Bae Yong Joon uploaded a photo with his wife-to-be on Instagram along with a message for his fans. I...
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Shopping
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6138 | Jan 02, 2015 |
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South Korea is known as a shoppers' paradise, offering a great variety of items at reasonable prices. Tourists may purchase many necessities and souvenir items at any of the hundreds of shops in departmen...
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CNN reports on Korea's ancient fortress wall
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6138 | Feb 23, 2015 |
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CNN's Global Treasure show, a TV program that explores UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the world, recently shed light on Korea's Namhansanseong Fortress in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province)....
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Haman represents Korea with watermelons, paprikas
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6174 | Apr 06, 2015 |
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Ripe watermelons in a plastic greenhouse in Haman wait for harvesting. “Our annual income is over KRW 100 million.” This is not the salary of a bank manager or a corporate CEO. It's the story o...
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Joseon palaces meld philosophy, architecture, Confucianism
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6457 | Dec 12, 2016 |
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A museum visitor appreciates the articles on exhibition at the National Palace Museum of Korea in Seoul on Dec. 7. The special exhibition ‘Timeless Marvels, the Construction of a Palace in Joseon...
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Boryeong Mud Festival
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6464 | Jul 03, 2015 |
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Of the numerous festivals in Korea, it is the Boryeong Mud Festival that probably attracts the largest number of international visitors. During the festival period, tourists flock to the area to exper...
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All foreign residents must get nat'l health insurance from July 16
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6516 | Jun 14, 2019 |
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From mid-July, non-Koreans who stay in Korea for six months or longer are required to subscribe to national health insurance. (National Health Insurance Service) All foreign nationals who stay in K...
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Exhibits trace history of Gyeongsang
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6660 | Feb 02, 2015 |
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Two interesting exhibitions are underway in Gyeongsang-do (North and South Gyeongsang Provinces). The first is the “Dalseong, Matrix of Daegu” exhibit that has been going on at the Daegu Nationa...
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Bohemian glass comes to Seoul
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6741 | Feb 12, 2015 |
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The Czech Republic is known for its well-preserved monumental architecture and relics from the Middle Ages. In addition to its rich culture and history, the Czech Republic was also the center of...
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Museums and Theaters
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6748 | Jan 02, 2015 |
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Korea abounds in cultural facilities of all levels and categories where people can enjoy exhibitions and stage performances throughout the year. These places offer an on-the-spot glimpse into the cultural...
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