The Korea Herald

S. Korea applauds resignation of Mubarak

Feb 13, 2011

South Korea hailed Saturday the toppling of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as a victory for the Egyptian people toward democracy.Mubarak’s three-decade reign ended earlier Saturday, Korean time, after the besieged ruler decided to comply with protesters’ requests for him to step down. A junta of military commanders will now assume power in a culmination of the 18-day uprising in the most populou
Prospectors’ conference in Canada

Feb 13, 2011

The Canadian Embassy is organizing a Korean delegation to attend the world’s largest mining conference.The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada 2011 will take place in Toronto, Ontario from March 6 to 9. Canada’s mining sector is one of the best developed Canadian industry clusters, offering an extensive science and technology network, broad expertise in geosciences, over 1,200 junior
Nomination for Ibsen scholarship open

Feb 13, 2011

The International Ibsen Award Committee is calling for nominations of candidates for next year’s Ibsen Awards.Established in 2007 by the Norwegian government, the award offers funds totaling about $160,000 to an individual, institution or organization that has brought new artistic dimensions to the world of drama or theater.In previous years, projects from Asia, North America, Europe, Africa and A
Proposal for joint partnerships with India

Feb 13, 2011

The Indo-Korean Joint Program of Cooperation in Science and Technology is calling for joint project proposals.The program facilitates bilateral cooperation between scientists and researchers from both countries.The areas of interest are: transportation, robotics and engineering sciences, nutrition and food safety, renewable energy, chemical and biochemical technologies, health and medical sciences
EUREKA connects Korea’s R&D sector

Feb 13, 2011

EUREKA Day, to be held in March, offers the opportunity to meet and network with Korean industrial research organizations to help understand Korean research capabilities and generate common research projects. EUREKA is a pan-European research and development network that was established in 1985 by 18 Europeans countries, now counting 39 countries as members.Its aim is to create a market-oriented i
Dates set for Filipino Foreign Service exams

Feb 13, 2011

Filipinos interested in joining the Foreign Service should note that examinations for Foreign Service officers will take place next month.Applicants must be knowledgeable about the economic, political and social conditions of the Philippines, and must possess strong oral communication skills.They must also have the personality traits essential to perform the duties of a Foreign Service officer and
Philippines Embassy unveils year’s events

Feb 13, 2011

Philippines Ambassador Luis T. Cruz announced the embassy’s program for the year during the recent Filipino Community meeting.Scheduled for the year will be many of the same popular programs such as the Financial Education Campaign, the Leaders’ Forum, skills training and reintegration programs of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Overseas Employment Certificate services, labor counseli
First five Koreans decorated by Russian president

Feb 13, 2011

State decorations are an important and happy part of a foreign ambassador’s duties. The job was sweeter than usual recently, given that the awards from the Russian government marked the first time South Koreans were honored with the Russian Presidential Awards.“These are the first five to be decorated with this medal so from my point of view it’s of great importance,” said Russian Ambassador Konst
Different beauty of Italy’s UNESCO sites displayed

Feb 13, 2011

On approaching Italy, Oscar Wilde once wrote “I wept to see the land so very fair.”Throughout the ages, great writers and poets from virtually every country have described Italy’s great beauty.Italy’s contribution to the cultural and historical heritage of Europe and the world remains immense. It is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 45 to date, and has rich collections of
GCC, more than oil partnership

Feb 13, 2011

Relations between Arabian countries and South Korea date back to the 7th century when Arab traders used the peninsula as a gateway to the Far East.Ties between the six GCC member states and Korea have flourished since the Korean War into a beneficial relationship that goes beyond trade and includes culture, tourism and infrastructure development.“GCC countries value and have benefited from this st
GCC Days highlights need for ties

Feb 8, 2011

Not many people know about the Gulf Cooperation Council or what it stands for but everyone knows about its member states and their importance in the development of this nation.To shed light on various issues, the GCC is teaming up with leaders from both sides to participate in two-days of seminars.“The relations between the GCC and South Korea are wide and comprehensive and encompass all fields of
Brazil cuts medical costs for citizens

Feb 6, 2011

To assist Brazilians living in Korea with the high cost of clinical examinations, the Brazilian Embassy recently signed an MOU with SAM Medical hospital.The agreement states that Brazilians visiting the SAM Medical hospital in Anyang City will be provided with consultation services and medical treatments at a discounted rate.The discounts include 50 percent off on normal clinical examinations and
Applications for Danish research program

Feb 6, 2011

The Danish Research Partnership Programme is offering a small number of researchers the opportunity of becoming guest researchers at the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR).The theme for this year’s program is “Informal Justice Systems.” Additional information is available on the institute’s online brochure at the Danish Embassy’s website.The program is offering between four and six researche
E-2 work visa’s new process for Canadians

Feb 6, 2011

The Canadian Embassy has announced that anyone who wishes to work as an ESL teacher in Korea must provide a criminal record check issued by the RCMP in Canada.The criminal record check then needs to be notarized by the Canadian Embassy or Consulate before submission to the Korean Immigration office. The embassy made the announcement due to the Korean Immigration Service’s new regulations that came
Carbon Capture and Storage Mission

Feb 6, 2011

The Canadian Embassy is to host, together with the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, a delegation of Canadian carbon capture and storage academics, industry professionals and governmental agencies. On Feb. 14, the delegates will participate in a half-day seminar showcasing Canadian and Korean capabilities in CCS in order to increase awareness and knowledge of each other’s strengths and allow particip