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Report: NKorea's Kim rides on tricked-out trains
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il - known for shunning air travel - has six luxurious trains equipped with reception halls, conference rooms and high-tech communication facilities, a South Korean newspaper reported Monday.
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When Ben Haring was traveling through Southeast Asia in the year 2007 he encountered many backpackers who had just finished their stint teaching English in Korea.
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Rain's ninja role draws inspiration from Lee, Chan
South Korean pop star Rain says he drew inspiration from fellow Asian stars who successfully crossed over to Hollywood when he prepared for his first leading role in an American film.
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Seoul Hosts 1st Int'l Cycling Meet Despite Rain
Seoul yesterday hosted its first international cycling event despite heavy rain, with a city worker winning the inaugural title.
Carey signs up for New Year's Eve concert
Animated and live-action comedy sketches, along with live-action performances of "Family Guy" musical numbers, featuring series creator Seth MacFarlane and Alex Borstein .
Seoul to share know-how, resources
Experts from around the world attend an international conference on official development assistance in Seoul yesterday.
The South Korean government last week announced a plan to increase the number of reconstruction workers in Afghanistan and to send police and troops to protect its civilian workers there.
Woman passes test after 950th attempt
A 68-year-old woman in South Korea has passed the written test for her driving licence after 950 attempts.
North Korea's Kim cancels TV ads: report
State television in communist North Korea has abandoned capitalist-style commercials after leader Kim Jong-Il expressed his anger, a news report in Seoul said on Sunday.
Experts advise Seoul on future financial role
Distinguished finance experts from across the world convened at the Seoul International Finance Conference 2009 yesterday to share their views on the economic recovery and the quickly changing financial world.
They say a prophet is not respected in his own home, but Pastor Ock-soo Park, is an exception.
Hebrew, Hindi, other scripts get Web address nod
The nonprofit body that oversees Internet addresses approved Friday the use of Hebrew, Hindi, Korean and other scripts not based on Latin characters in a decision that could make the Web dramatically more inclusive.
Tens of thousands of South Korean workers protest government labor policy
Members of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions show their cards during a rally against a government policy near the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Nov.
Seoul chosen to hold summit of the G-20 nations
Seoul was selected as the host city of the Group of 20 summit in November of next year, the Blue House said yesterday.
Politics:- The latest round of ACTA negotiations, which concluded yesterday in in Seoul, Korea, might have been summed up as secret talks on transparency, Michael Geist suggested.
Czech, US governments discuss military cooperation
Alexander Vershbow on September 12, 2008 in Seoul, South Korea. PRAGUE a ' Senior U.S. and Czech defense officials held talks Friday to discuss ways for the Czech Republic to participate in a reworked U.S. missile defense plan.
USTR Kirk says Skouras trade pact needs new auto deal
South Korea must do more to open its market to U.S. cars before President Barack Obama will send a free trade agreement signed in June 2007 to Congress for a vote, the chief U.S. trade negotiator said on Thursday.
'No N.Korea-U.S. Talks Before December'
Talks between North Korea and the U.S. aimed at persuading the North to return to six-party nuclear discussions will probably take place early next year, Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan speculated Thursday.
ICANN Fellowship Program Reached Successful Conclusion in Seoul
The participants in the 8th round of the Fellowship Program were well received at the 36th ICANN International Public Meeting held in Seoul, South Korea this past October.
SKorean woman passes driver's license test on 950th attempt over 4 years and $4,200
4, 2009. Cha has passed the written exam required for a driver's license Wednesday after hundreds of failed attempts over the past four years, police said Friday.
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