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45 min ago | Xinhuanet

The Obama administration called on DPRK to grant amnesty to two female American journalists.

The Obama administration on Friday called on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to grant amnesty to two female American journalists who were sentenced to 12 years in prison for "hostile actions" against the country.

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5 hrs ago | Buzzle.com

Cyber Attacks Paralyse Government Computers in Us and South Korea

Updated version of MyDoom virus brings down key networks, underscoring growth in assaults against vital state infrastructure A paralysing barrage of electronic cyber attacks has been let loose on government computers and networks in the US and South Korea, including the White House and Pentagon, underscoring the growth in assaults against vital ...

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Fri Jul 10, 2009

KOMOradio

Man sentenced for smuggling Koreans into Wash.

A Canadian resident arrested two years ago in a smuggling ring investigation will not serve any additional prison time under a sentence handed down by a federal judge.

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Boston Herald

Japan braces for a Jellyfish typhoona

Swarms of giant Nomura's jellyfish are expected in the coastal waters around Japan this year, a "jellyfish typhoon" that threatens to inflict massive damage to the fishing industry.

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Canada.com

Canada wants WTO action on South Korean beef ban

The Canada Beef Export Federation wants the federal government to continue to press South Korea to allow the import of Canadian beef, even though it has asked the World Trade Organization to rule on the issue.

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The Straits Times

Kim has pancreas disorder

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Il is suffering from a 'serious disorder' of the pancreas, a Japanese television network reported on Friday, quoting a South Korean intelligence official.

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The State

Aung San Suu Kyi's trial resumes in Myanmar

Riot police deployed outside Myanmar's main prison Friday as the trial of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi resumed, a week after the ruling generals blocked efforts by the U.N. chief to save her from a possible five-year prison term.

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

Global Catholic Network EWTN

9-Jul-09 - Pope Meets Australian Prime Minister and Korean President

VATICAN CITY, 9 JUL 2009 - The Holy See Press Office released the following communique at midday today: "Today, 9 July, the Holy Father received in audience Kevin Rudd, prime minister of Australia, who subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. "During the cordial discussions mention was made of the Holy ...

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MSNBC

Sister: Journalist admits guilt in N. Korea

A South Korean protester displays portraits of American journalists detained in North Korea as they shout slogans during a rally in June at a public park in Seoul.

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Microwave Engineering Online

ST wins Seoul subway order for RFID chips

The world's first RFID-based scheme for single-journey reusable ticketing in mass transportation has recently gone live in Seoul, South Korea, and is expected to save some 3 billion won per year.

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People's Daily Online

DPRK commemorates late president

People present flowers to the statue of Kim Il Sung, late president of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea , in Pyongyang on July 8, 2009.

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Athens Banner-Herald

South Korea on high alert for more cyber attacks

An unidentified police officer of the National Police Agency walks by a screen showing hacker attacks at the agency's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 9, 2009.

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Independent Online

Korean man's gene map unveiled

Hong Kong - Scientists have sequenced the entire gene map of a Korean male and linked DNA variations unique to him to possible susceptibility to various cancers and other diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

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Related Topix: North Korea, World News, Asia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Medicine, Health,

Wed Jul 08, 2009

CNN

South Korean president to donate fortune

Donating to charity itself is a relatively new phenomenon in a society that traditionally values family units.

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Related Topix: Lee Myung-bak, World News

2NEWS.TV

SKorea says suspect North Korean ship likely home

A North Korean ship tracked by the U.S. Navy because it was suspected of carrying illicit cargo and which reversed course without delivering its load has likely arrived back home, a South Korean official said Tuesday.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

Independent Online

If it's too short, it's too sexy

Seoul - Almost three-quarters of South Korean male office workers feel uncomfortable when female colleagues show too much leg or cleavage in the workplace, a survey has revealed.

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Inter Press Service

Rights-South Korea: Prostitution Thrives with U.S. Military Presence

With the presence of U.S. soldiers, flesh trade is flourishing near the Camp Stanley Camptown close to Seoul.

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People's Daily Online

UN Security Council condemns DPRK's missile launches

The UN Security Council on Monday condemned the recent ballistic missile launches of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea , urging the northeast Asian country to fully comply with its obligations and relevant UN resolutions.

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Mon Jul 06, 2009

Bloomberg.com - Asia

South Korea to Spend $84 Billion on Energy Efficiency, Cutting Oil Imports

South Korea, Asiaa s third-biggest crude oil importer, plans to invest 107 trillion won over the next five years in improving energy efficiency to help cut reliance on fossil fuels and boost economic growth.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Lee Myung-bak,

The Boston Globe

Suspected North Korea weapons ship heads home

A North Korean ship tracked by the U.S. Navy on suspicion of carrying a banned arms cargo is expected to return home on Monday after a voyage that tested U.N. sanctions aimed at punishing Pyongyang for its May nuclear test.

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