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ASEAN Center exhibits contest-winning drawings

Jan 23, 2011

ASEAN-Korea Centre has announced the winners of the “2010 ASEAN-Korea Children’s Drawing Contest” for the nation’s elementary school students.Under the theme “My Friend ASEAN,” last month’s contest received over 160 entries that explored the diverse cultures of ASEAN member states and expressed the friendship shared between Southeast Asian countries and South Korea. The winner of the contest was L
Australia in Korea, year-long events unveiled

Jan 23, 2011

To mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and South Korea, the embassy will kick off a plethora of yearlong events on Wednesday at their national day celebration. In March 2009, when President Lee Myung-bak visited Australia, the Australian and Korean governments agreed to mark this milestone by designating 2011 as the “Australia-Korea Year of Frie
Czech government honors PIFF father

Jan 23, 2011

Pusan International Film Festival deputy director and one of the cofounders of the festival, Jeon Yang-jun (Jay) was honored last week for his accomplishments in promoting ties between Czech and Korean film industries.A diverse group of people from both countries attended the event where Czech Republic Ambassador Jaroslav Olsa Jr. conferred the medal from the Czech Foreign Ministry.Jeon is a well-
Danish Working Holiday applications open

Jan 23, 2011

The Working Holiday Agreement that was signed last year between Korea and Denmark is now in effect. The agreement was established to give young people from Denmark and South Korea an opportunity to experience each others’ cultures and way of living. As such, the purpose of the program is to further mutual understanding between the two countries. For more information including application forms, cl
Bank accounts for Brazil donations

Jan 23, 2011

In view of the environmental disaster that hit three counties in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the embassy has announced that four bank accounts have been set up to receive donations.The deadly floods in Brazil, which has claimed almost 800 lives and left more than 14,000 people homeless, hit the municipalities of Nova Friburgo, Petropolis and Teresopolis the hardest. Donations for humanita
Accounting position open at French Embassy

Jan 23, 2011

The French Embassy is searching for an accounting manager responsible for relations with service suppliers such as hotels, restaurants and car rentals.The new agent is expected to master the accounting procedures of the embassy and work closely with all the embassy’s departments concerning the execution of expenditures.The candidate needs to be able to communicate in French as well as in Korean an
Samsung invests in Canadian wind tower plant

Jan 23, 2011

Samsung C&T and the Canadian Embassy have made known their plans to open a wind tower manufacturing plant in Windsor, Ontario. The Windsor plant is part of a $7 billion investment by Samsung and its partners in the province of Ontario, the embassy announced. The plant will create 300 manufacturing jobs along with 400 indirect construction and service jobs. The plant will be built and run by a new
Scholarship opens for studies in India

Jan 23, 2011

The Indian Embassy is accepting applications from eligible Korean students looking to study in India for the 2011-2012 academic year.Scholarships offered are for bachelor and masters programs at Indian universities.Students with sufficient proficiency in English are invited to apply.Applications will be accepted until Feb. 15 at the Indian Embassy in Hannam-dong.Those interested and who qualify ar
U.S. Embassy makes marriage easier

Jan 23, 2011

There are several changes in local laws in the new year that affect some U.S. citizens living here. Marriage procedures for foreigners in Korea have been streamlined starting this year.Until recently, South Korea required foreigners getting married in Korea to obtain not only an Affidavit of Marriageability (“single statement”) but also two additional certificates. This required three United State
Tackling major challenges at Davos

Jan 23, 2011

Later this week, the world’s leaders will converge in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum to discuss matters of grave importance.“The World Economic Forum of Davos, which celebrates its 41st year, has become the meeting place for business leaders and political leaders; this I think is the big specialty for the meeting in Davos,” said Swiss Ambassador Thomas Kupfer.According to global experts,
Obama to honor China's president with state dinner

Jan 18, 2011

President Barack Obama and China's president Hu Jintao (AP)WASHINGTON (AP) _ When Hu Jintao makes what is likely his final trip to Washington as China's president, he will get an honor he desperately wanted but was denied during his first visit nearly five years ago: a White House state dinner.Symbolism and protocol are very important to the Chinese and the opulence of Wednesday's black-tie affair
Alaska Native groups to sue over polar bear plan

Jan 18, 2011

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ A coalition of Alaska Native groups put the federal government on notice Monday that they intend to sue over a recovery plan for polar bears faced with diminishing sea ice and climate change.The groups contend that the Department of Interior ignored their concerns when the agency designated coastal areas of the North Slope as critical habitat for polar bears.The Arctic Slo
Obama calls for greater civility at Arizona service

Jan 18, 2011

TUCSON, Arizona (AP) ― President Barack Obama appealed for unity at a Wednesday memorial service for those attacked in the Arizona shooting rampage and implored a divided America to honor them by becoming a better country.Obama electrified the crowd by revealing that following his Wednesday hospital visit with Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, she had opened her eyes for the first time since being shot poi
Obama welcomes indictment in Hariri case

Jan 18, 2011

Obama welcomes indictment in Hariri case
Switzerland signs double taxation deal

Jan 16, 2011

Switzerland and South Korea recently signed a protocol to amend the double taxation agreement in the area of taxes on income.The DTA contains provisions on the exchange of information which are in accordance with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development standard. “The revised DTA will contribute to the further positive development of bilateral economic relations,” explained Swiss