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More Chinese tourists opt for independent travel in Korea
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12893 | 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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26044 | 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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19630 | 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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13795 | 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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19395 | 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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15193 | 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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87739 | 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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16996 | 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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15140 | 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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14850 | 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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India culture industry eyes Korea
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15342 | Apr 08, 2013 |
The Korean wave has proven its potential in India. A total of 126 business meetings took place between twelve Korean firms, including CJ Entertainment and KBS Media, and 50 Indian companies, accor...
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F/W Seoul Fashion Week offers sketch of K-fashion future
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21040 | Apr 04, 2013 |
The striking combination of black and white, the sensuality of see-through fabrics, and the artistic mix of black and blue denim dominated the runaway on the third day of the Fall/Winter Seoul Fa...
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The future is here at Seoul Motor Show
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20668 | Apr 04, 2013 |
The cool morning air at Kintex in Goyang City, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province) could not calm down the heated atmosphere at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show. Hundreds of journalists and VIPs from the auto...
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Incheon airport ranked top for world’s best service
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28989 | Mar 27, 2013 |
Incheon International Airport has again proved to be No. 1 in the world. The airport received top ranking in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey for the eighth consecutive year, reporte...
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Korea to enter new era of eco-friendly cars
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17699 | Mar 27, 2013 |
More electric vehicles will be visible on Korean roads in the near future. The Ministry of Environment (MOE) has announced on March 14 that it will expand the range of its electric vehicle (...
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Kim Yu-na retakes throne at ISU championships
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34053 | Mar 19, 2013 |
Everyone held their breath at a single motion of her hands. Every move she made thrilled the world. The audience stood up for a standing ovation even before Kim finished her performance. A wave...
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Korea’s medical services reache out to every corner of the world
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19272 | Mar 07, 2013 |
A dozen Cambodian visitors including journalists, travel agents, and a public health official recently came to Korea to look around major hospitals in southern Seoul. They paid a four-day visit on the ...
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President Park pledges new era of hope, happiness
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20833 | Feb 27, 2013 |
(Yeouido -- Seoul) President Park Geun-hye has been officially sworn in as the president of Korea with her administration focusing on pursuing social integration and opening a new era of hope. As t...
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Teens from snowless nations participate in Dream Program
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15619 | Feb 19, 2013 |
Over 100 teenagers from snowless countries got the chance to hone their skills in Olympic winter sports through the Dream Program. Some 163 teenagers from 39 counties were invited to Korea for 13 da...
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'Korea, world’s second-most innovative country'
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13657 | Feb 15, 2013 |
Korea is the second-most innovative country in the world according to Bloomberg Businessweek. In its annual Global Innovative Index, a list of the 50 most innovative countries, Korea gave away the ...
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