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New U.S. passport delivery policy

Foreign affairsAug 14, 2011

The American Citizens Services section of the U.S. embassy now requires a delivery company form to be filled out for each passport application.The policy is due to the large number of passports that have been printed but have not been picked up from the embassy.The forms are available at the ACS sec
Rwandan libraries go digital

Foreign affairsAug 14, 2011

The Korea International Cooperation Agency and the Rwanda Development Board recently launched a digital library to be used in 30 Rwandan business development centers.Libraries at telecenters will be equipped with several tablet computers to create an environment for developing digital content and fa
Canadian frigate visits Busan

Foreign affairsAug 14, 2011

The HMCS Ottawa, a multi-role Canadian Navy patrol frigate, is to make a four-day port visit to Busan at the end of August, reflecting the strong bond between Canada and Korea. Leaving her home port of Victoria, British Colombia with over 200 sailors on June 6, HMCS Ottawa embarked on a four-and-a-h
Pakistan Buddhist art shines light on links

Foreign affairsAug 14, 2011

The best way to gain the attention of visitors and attract business to one’s country is by making connections and creating invisible bonds. “I came to my homeland,” Jeon Woon-Deok said, Chief Monk of Cheon Tae Sect of Korea, when he visited Gandhara of Pakistan. “We are so close, yet so far away,” s
ASEAN tour winner announced

Foreign affairsAug 14, 2011

The ASEAN-Korea Center announced the winners of the 2nd ASEAN Tour Program Development Contest on July 29.The Contest was organized to promote tourism to Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states among Korean travelers and tap new ideas on different tour routes. Submissions were made for
Paraguay’s traditional tea for friendship

Foreign affairsAug 14, 2011

The Paraguay Embassy decided to take an unconventional route when introducing one of its most beloved national products.Instead of hosting a lavish reception and inviting businesspeople to explain the benefits of mate tea, the embassy invited business English students from Konkuk University.“For Par
Keeping Norway peaceful after tragedy

Foreign affairsAug 14, 2011

Amb. Tonseth returns to a shell-shocked yet determined countryAfter five years, Norwegian Ambassador Didrik Tonseth has finished his term in Seoul and is on his way back to his home in Oslo.He leaves a country that he called home, enjoying every aspect of life here while promoting Norwegian-Korean i
Most Gangnam SAT hagwons in breach of law

Social affairsAug 14, 2011

Private institutions in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam District were caught engaging in illicit administrative activities, stirring further unease after a Korean-American wanted for attempted murder was found operating an English academy earlier this month.According to the Ministry of Education, Science a
No-names doing just fine at PGA

More sportsAug 14, 2011

Steele, Dufner tied for 3rd round lead; Woods misses out, McIlroy and Choi Kyung-ju long shotsJOHNS CREEK, Georgia (AP) ― Brendan Steele is playing in his first major championship. Jason Dufner has never won a tour event.Hard to tell at the PGA Championship.The no-names stayed cool on a sweltering S
Djokovic, Fish reach Rogers Cup final ...　

More sportsAug 14, 2011

MONTREAL (AP) ― Top-ranked Novak Djokovic advanced to the Rogers Cup final when Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired from their semifinal match Saturday night because of an apparent right arm injury.Djokovic, who led 6-4, 3-0 when the Frenchman retired, will face sixth-seeded Mardy Fish on Sunday.The Australi
Lee speaks on playing football in Europe

More sportsAug 14, 2011

Veteran Korean defender weighs up his next moveLee Young-pyo’s place in the history of Korean soccer was assured a long time ago. Perhaps it was due to his performances at the 2002 World Cup, or maybe fans will remember the 2006 and 2010 editions just as much. It is not only the 127 appearances he m
Frustrating start for Liverpool

More sportsAug 14, 2011

LIVERPOOL (AFP) ― Liverpool made a frustrating start to the new Premier League season as Sebastian Larsson earned Sunderland a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday.All appeared to be going to plan for Kenny Dalglish’s expensively-assembled side when Luis Suarez, who had earlier missed a penalty, gave the
Celtic hit five to maintain perfect start

More sportsAug 14, 2011

GLASGOW, Scotland (AFP) ― Celtic remain two points ahead of rivals Rangers as they continued their winning start to the Scottish Premier League season with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Dundee United.Anthony Stokes gave the Hoops the lead in the fourth minute as he scored for the third successive
Ruling party leader asks gov't to station Marines on Dokdo

PoliticsAug 14, 2011

Grand National Party leader Hong Joon-pyo on Sunday asked the government to station Marines on Dokdo to reinforce Korea's sovereignty over the islets claimed by Japan.Korean politicians have raised a storm of protest over Tokyo's renewed claims to the East Sea islets. Earlier this month, three Japan
Crackdown on gladiator impersonators in Rome

Aug 14, 2011

ROME (AP) -- Undercover police have donned togas, capes and sandals to stop a turf battle among Italians who impersonate gladiators outside the Colosseum and other landmarks in Rome and make money by posing for camera carrying tourists. (AP-Yonhap News)The trade has been tolerated for years, but tha