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North Korea's leader Kim cancels capitalist TV commercials: report
State television in communist North Korea has abandoned capitalist-style commercials after leader Kim Jong-Il expressed his anger, a news report here said yesterday.
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 .
South Korea's MagnaChip Emerges From Bankruptcy With New Plan for Revamp
MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC emerged from Chapter 11 and the South Korean chipmaker said its second amended plan for reorganization will take effect Nov.
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.
Sescoi opens a new branch office in South Korea for WorkNC
In order to be closer to its WorkNC CADCAM customers in South Korea, Sescoi has opened a new branch office in Seoul.
Light-Up Glass Maps - The Amazing Living Light Sculpture in Peace Park South Korea
I've never been to Seoul, South Korea, but apparently it's an experience in blinding, neon lights.
Iran, North Korea nuclear disputes top Clinton's agenda
Nuclear impasses with Iran and North Korea are the dominant issues for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on her trip to Europe and Asia, which begins with a stopover in Germany to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall.
South Korea investigates Roche and Novartis
Authorities in South Korea have raided the Seoul office of Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche for alleged involvement in illegal sales of its swine flu drug Tamiflu.
South Korean workers protest gov't labor policy
Tens of thousands of South Korean workers rallied Saturday to protest the government's plan to begin implementing contentious labor laws.
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.
South Korea OK's India free trade agreement
South Korea on Friday ratified a free trade deal with India that promises to slash tariffs on goods and services between two of Asia's biggest economies.
S Korean president reiterates not to hold "unprincipled" inter-Korean summit
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak reiterated his earlier stance that he has no interest in an "unprincipled" inter-Korean summit, the presidential office said Friday.
US says open to North Korea visit
The United States is open to sending an envoy to Pyongyang if North Korea shows it is serious about giving up nuclear weapons, President Barack Obama's top Asia adviser said on Friday.
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.
How South Koreans Feel About Americans
From the NYT ; Today, the mix of envy and loathing of the West, especially of white Americans, is apparent in daily life.
Stark Raven: Conscientious Objectors Jailed in South Korea, Segment 1
He talks about his new film which documents the imprisonment of young men who refuse to enter the military... and the growing movement against mandatory military service.
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.
South Korea Moves to Loosen Regulations on Legal Trade
The Korean government is planning a major deregulation of the nation's legal and other professional services markets, the Korea Herald reports .
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.
The patriotism of South Koreans
In a recent trip to Seoul and surrounding cities, delivering lectures in some universities, my attention was called to the way South Koreans would behave every time their national anthem is played.
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