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Language program bridges Korea, the world

Social affairsAug 29, 2011

TaLK volunteer teachers from English-speaking countries help rural kids learn languageYEONGI, South Chungcheong Province ― Benjamin Stevens, 24, first came to Korea with his mother for a seminar nine years ago. Fascinated by Korea, he wanted to come back, and realized his dream thanks to the TaLK (T
Diary defeats South Korean burglar

NationalAug 29, 2011

A South Korean burglar has been arrested after police found details of his criminal exploits recorded in his diary, complete with addresses he hit and entries such as "Jackpot!", a detective said Monday.The 42-year-old Seoul man, identified only as Kim, had stolen luxury bags, jewelry and elect
Korean embassy in Libya attacked by armed assailants

Foreign affairsAug 29, 2011

The South Korean embassy in Tripoli was attacked by armed robbers, but no one was hurt during the rioting, an official in Seoul said Monday. About 15 rioters stormed the embassy building at around 5:20 a.m. (local time) on Sunday and attempted to steal televisions and other electronic goods, but the
Prosecutors question key lobbyist in savings bank probe

Social affairsAug 29, 2011

A key lobbyist for a troubled savings bank has been questioned about his role in a massive influence-peddling scandal involving the bank as he voluntarily returned home Sunday after fleeing to Canada, prosecutors said Monday.Park Tae-gyu, 71, is suspected of helping the corruption-ridden Busan Savin
N.K. leader’s trip aimed at support from Russia, China

North KoreaAug 28, 2011

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il wrapped up his week-long trip to Russia and China, where he struggled to pave the way for resumption of the long-stalled regional nuclear disarmament talks and economic support.Kim returned home via train on Saturday, greeted by his youngest son and apparent successor
Parties to clash over U.S. FTA ratification

PoliticsAug 28, 2011

Rival political parties are expected to clash once again over the long-disputed Korea-U.S Free Trade Agreement ratification during the parliament’s regular session, starting this week. The ruling Grand National Party aims at having the pact ratified within October, in step with the U.S. Congress, wh
Race heating up for Seoul mayoral post

PoliticsAug 28, 2011

Rep. Chun of DP abandons parliamentary seat to run in Oct. 26 by-electionParties rushed to establish strategies for the Seoul mayor selection in the Oct. 26 by-elections, after Oh Se-hoon’s resignation on Friday.The ruling Grand National Party strove to defend its control of the Korean capital and t
Police fire water cannons on pro-union protesters in Seoul

Social affairsAug 28, 2011

Left-wing civic groups again protested massive layoffs by a major construction firm in central Seoul during the weekend, before they were broken up by police using water cannons for the first time in three years. A police-estimated crowd of some 2,500 people from various parts of the country staged
Voting opens for human rights logo

Foreign affairsAug 28, 2011

Nearly everybody knows that a heart represents love and a dove symbolizes peace. But what is the universal symbol for human rights? International online voting is now open to choose what will represent the issue of human rights at the United Nations and provide a visible representation for the conce
Changes to U.K. passport procedures

Foreign affairsAug 28, 2011

The British Embassy has announced changes to passport procedures.Customers applying for a British passport in Korea will continue to use the Regional Passport Processing Center (RPPC) in Hong Kong but their new passport will be printed in the United Kingdom. Effective immediately, customers will rec
EU training for Korean graduates

Foreign affairsAug 28, 2011

The European Union delegation is offering in-service training for young university graduates from Korea.This training involves practical work experience.Tasks will be equivalent to those given to junior executive-grade staff members such as compiling documents, researching and analyzing information
Learning about sports in France

Foreign affairsAug 28, 2011

On the occasion of World Athletics Championships in Daegu, the French Embassy has prepared a briefing note on educational opportunities related to sports activities in France.Prepared by the embassy’s education arm CampusFrance, Korean students in particular will find information regarding advanced
Taiwan, Korea ring bell for peace

Foreign affairsAug 28, 2011

Throughout human civilization, bell-ringing has played many different roles in music, clocks, faith celebrations and ceremonies of state. On Aug. 23, bells across the world rang along with Taiwan’s Centennial Peace Bell emphasizing the value of peace. Representative of the Taipei Mission Liang
Russia seeks strategic ties with Korea: envoy

Foreign affairsAug 28, 2011

Through both business and diplomacy, the ties between Korea and Russia have become among the nation’s most important.The next step for both countries is to enhance high-level exchanges, boost strategic cooperation and work together on issues relating to the Korean Peninsula and the international sta
Libyan changes bode well for builders

Foreign affairsAug 28, 2011

Seoul mission head Alghali assures safety of Korean businesses and workers in his countryWhile the rebels and pro-Gadhafi forces fought for control of the heart of the country, diplomatic missions all over the world flew the African country’s new flag.In Seoul on Wednesday, the Libyan mission hauled