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1 hr ago | Korea Herald

Energy of South African musical explodes on stage in Seoul

Six years after its 2007 Seoul run, South Africa's iconic musical "Umoja: The Spirit of Togetherness" is back in Korea to show off the country's colorful and explosive culture, deeply linked to its stormy history.

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5 hrs ago | Chosun Ilbo

4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Korean Waters

A 4.9-magnitude quake hit an area near Baeknyeong Island off Incheon, west of Seoul, on Saturday.

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Related Topix: Earthquake, Natural Disasters, World News, Japan

9 hrs ago | Christian Science Monitor

South Korea: The little dynamo that sneaked up on the world

For months the young emperor to the north has been threatening to turn this thriving metropolis into a "sea of fire." But it's not easy to ruffle the jaunty vibe of 75-year-old Kim Chong-shik as he strolls among young couples and shoppers along the boutiques of the Gangnam District.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, North Korea, Dance, Pop/Rock, PSY

10 hrs ago | Korea Herald

Nature and art become one at Hansol Museum

Hansol Museum, home to a lifetime art collection of the founder and adviser to Hansol Group Lee In-hee, the eldest daughter of Samsung's founding chairman Lee Byung-chul, opened its doors to the public on Wednesday.

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14 hrs ago | CBS News

North Korea fires short-range missiles for second day

This undated picture, released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on May 17, 2013, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting the February 20 factory of the Korean People's Army , producing varieties of foodstuff at undisclosed place in North Korea.

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15 hrs ago | Xinhuanet

DPRK fires short-range missile into East Sea: media

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Sunday fired a short-range missile into the East Sea, Yonhap News Agency said quoting an anonymous Seoul military official.

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18 hrs ago | Voice of America

UN Calls on North Korea to Stop Missile Launches

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Russia's President Vladimir Putin smile as they meet at Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Black Sea resort of Sochi, May 17, 2013.

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20 hrs ago | Korea Herald

Around the hotels:

Summer desserts at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul The hotel's lobby lounge is holding the "I Love Berries" promotion from May 1 to June 30.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Dining, Seoul, South Korea Travel, South Korea Travel, Asia Travel, Travel, World News, Tea, Drink, Bar-B-Q

Sat May 18, 2013

Korea Herald

Former U.S. envoy donates prize money to cycling body

Former U.S. Ambassador to Korea Kathleen Stephens donated 10 million won to the Korea Cycling Federation Wednesday, the federation said.

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Korea Herald

Korea urged to embrace diversity

Korea should recalibrate its multiculturalism policy toward a greater acceptance of cultural diversity and broader social integration of ethnic minorities, a senior official said Thursday.

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Korea Herald

Park honors May 18 movement, ...

President Park Geun-hye on Saturday took part in honoring the 33rd anniversary of a popular movement in the southern city of Gwangju that acted as the watershed event in the nation's transition into a democracy and said the event should be used to bring about national unity.

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Related Topix: Park Geun-hye, World News, Lee Myung-bak

The Globe and Mail

France's first Asian cabinet minister a rising force

France's Junior Minister of Small Business, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Fleur Pellerin, arrives to attend the first cabinet meeting of the Hollande government at the Elysee Palace in Paris, May 17, 2012.

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The Bitterroot Star

Bitterroot siblings are Coast Guard 'brothers in arms'

By Daniel King, U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class It might seem unusual for the U.S. Coast Guard to participate in a large-scale, international, military exercise half way around the world in South Korea; however, it is even more unusual for two brothers from Stevensville, Montana, to deploy to South Korea together as members of Coast Guard ... (more)

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State Department

Collected Department Releases: Travel of Special Envoy for North...

Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues Robert King will travel to the Republic of Korea and Japan, May 18-25. Ambassador King will be in Seoul May 19-23 for meetings with senior R.O.K. Government officials with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lim Sung-nam, ... (more)

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Independent.ie

North Korea 'fires three missiles'

The North fired two missiles on Saturday morning and another in the afternoon, South Korean defence ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said.

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CNN

N.Korea launches short-range missiles

Kim Jong Un is briefed by his generals in this undated photo. On the wall is a map titled "Plan for the strategic forces to target mainland U.S." -- North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast Saturday, South Korea's semi-official news agency Yonhap cited the South Korean Defense ... (more)

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New Vision

South Korea eyes rural satellite communication

By Vision Reporter President Yoweri Museveni has called on South Korean investors to tap into Uganda's abundant resources, saying Uganda is a rich country with many resources that need to be exploited for development.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Global Voices Online

South Korea: Video of LGBT Rights Group's Protest

A South Korean LGBT rights group, Rainbow Action, staged a protest at Seoul Plaza on May 17, 2013, calling on the government to pass the anti-discrimination law .

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Arirang TV

Koreans celebrate Buddha's Birthday

We start this newscast on celebrations marking Buddha's birthday here in Korea. Today is the two,five-hundred-fifty-seventh birthday of Buddha, and to mark the occasion, Buddhist religious ceremonies are being held at some 20-thousand temples across the country.

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Korean News

Overseas Korean Calls for Probing Truth behind Fraud-marred Election

An organization of overseas compatriots presented a document to the U.N. on May 14.

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