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North Korea: Desperate refugees

SOUTH Korea has promised to work harder to ease the problems of North Korean refugees, saying their plight should not be overshadowed by the nuclear standoff with Pyongyang.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

Chosun Ilbo

New Sea Route Connects Korea to Eastern Russia

At Sokcho Port on the eastern coast of Korea, trucks, heavy machinery and used cars were loaded onto the 3,000-ton Korean ferry, the New Dong Chun, on their way to Moscow and Uzbekistan.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

Korea Herald

Busan expats get some representation

Busan's expat community may be able to look forward to more media coverage, and its more creative members may have a new medium for sharing their talents, thanks to the launch of Busan Haps.

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Related Topix: South Korea, World News, Blog News, Asia

Mon Jul 06, 2009

Space Ref

International Year of Astronomy 2009 Raises Millions of Eyes to the Skies

PRESS RELEASE Date Released: Saturday, July 4, 2009 Source: European Southern Observatory - Comments Paris: As the International Year of Astronomy 2009 reaches its six-month milestone, over a million people have already looked at the sky through a telescope for the first time, and even more have newly engaged in astronomy.

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Related Topix: Astronomy, Science, Entertainment, Drama, Television, South Korea, World News

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Claremore Daily Progress

Chelsea solider helps rescue girl at S. Korea beach

When Pfc. Richard Bigouette was about 5 years old in Houston, his father, a Gulf War Navy vet, taught him how to swim.

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Related Topix: Chelsea, OK, South Korea, World News, Foyil, OK

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Korea Herald

Busan, Geoje open English immersion camps

Busan Global Village, an English immersion camp in the country's southern port city, opened yesterday.

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Related Topix: South Korea, World News, Education Etc.

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Ekklesia Daily News

Two candidates named for top post in world churches body

The World Council of Churches says it has identified two candidates a ' one a Korean Presbyterian and the other a Norwegian Lutheran a ' for the post of its general secretary, which becomes vacant on 1 January 2010 - writes Peter Kenny .

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

JoongAng Ilbo English News

Architectural firm has had a lasting influence on art and design in Korea

Busan Sports Complex, the main stadium for the 2002 Asian Games. The stadium is known for its tensile roof structure.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

Malaysian National News Agency

Ongkili On A Five-Day Visit To South Korea

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili will lead a delegation from the ministry on a five-day visit to South Korea beginning Sunday which, among other things, will study the country's impressive advancement in its nuclear power programme.

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Related Topix: World News, Malaysia, Nuclear Energy, South Korea

Mon Jun 29, 2009

JoongAng Ilbo English News

British soldier who served in the Korean War is remembered

This article is part of a special two-part series the JoongAng Daily will run today and tomorrow to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the Korean War , which falls on June 25.

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Related Topix: History in the News, South Korea, World News, US Military, US Army

Sat Jun 27, 2009

JoongAng Ilbo English News

Rice cake celebration for world s biggest mall

A super-sized tteok, or Korean rice cake, is distributed to customers at the Centum City branch of Shinsegae Department Store in Busan, yesterday.

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Related Topix: South Korea, World News

Thu Jun 25, 2009

Beef Magazine

South Korean Retailers Said To Be Cooling On U.S. Beef

U.S. beef returned to shelves in South Korean department stores in April expecting to grab the market dominated by homegrown "hanwoo" and Australian beef.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

S. Korea quarantines students from Hawaii

Twenty Hawaii high school students participating in a Pacific and Asian Affairs Council study tour of South Korea were quarantined because five of them had slightly elevated temperatures after their flight landed yesterday at Seoul Inchon Airport.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Travel, South Korea Travel, South Korea, World News, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health,

Mon Jun 22, 2009

JoongAng Ilbo English News

Naro-1 rocket engine here for launch

A two-stage rocket engine that will be attached to the bottom portion of Naro-1, Korea s first space launch vehicle, arrived in the country yesterday at Gimhae International Airport in Busan.

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Related Topix: South Korea, World News

Sat Jun 20, 2009

Bloomberg.com - Asia

Renault Samsung Unveils Revamped Compact on South Korea's Small-Car Demand

Renault Samsung Motors Co., the South Korean unit of Francea s Renault SA, introduced a revamped SM3 small sedan aimed at customers opting for more-fuel-efficient vehicles amid high oil prices and the economic slump.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

JoongAng Ilbo English News

Ample applause for British sin...

Paul Potts, the star of Britain s Got Talent, performs at Seoul City Hall Plaza, Monday.

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Related Topix: South Korea, World News, Asia, Arts, Opera

Wed Jun 17, 2009

Surfing News and Contests, Surf Repor...

Korea to patrol tourist beach with shark repelling PWCs

Korea to patrol beach with shark repelling devices Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 16 June, 2009 : - - Haeundae Beach in Busan, one of the nation's most famous summer vacation destinations, will use a device to drive away sharks, for the first time in Korea.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

Chosun Ilbo

S.Korean Navy Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Yeonpyong Naval Engagement

South Korean Naval Operation Command Monday held an event marking the 10th anniversary of the 1st Yeonpyong Engagement or West Sea naval battle with North Korea.

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Related Topix: Asia, North Korea, World News, South Korea

Sun Jun 14, 2009

NowPublic

Finding the Luminato Red Ball - Toronto Creativity Arts Festival

The Luminato Creativity Arts Festival is represented by a huge Red Ball public display installation, by artist Kurt Perschke, that has made an attention grabbing bouncing landing in the downtown Toronto Area as part of its Canadian Premiere.

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Related Topix: Canada, Spain, Australia, World News, South Korea

Fri Jun 12, 2009

People's Daily Online

Interview: UN official sees promising prospect of Trans-Asian Railway Network

Chief of UN Asia-Pacific regional arm Dr. Noeleen Heyzer said Thursday the Intergovernmental Agreement on Trans-Asian Railway Network, with China being an important party, will play a significant role in boosting intra-regional trade.

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Related Topix: China, Asia, World News, South Korea

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