Government of South Korea

DPRK proposes to discuss on-site investigation over Kumgang shooting case: Yonhap

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has proposed inter-Korean talks to discuss on conducting an on-site investigation over a shooting case occurred in 2008 at Mount Kumgang resort, South...

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There's news, and then there's Palin news

By Rick Horowitz “Good evening, and welcome to another installment of ‘Global Glimpses.' I'm James Prynterzink, joined as always by Wendell Picapole.” “Good evening, James. There's plenty to report tonight — plenty of news...

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Korea Aims for 30% of Smart Grid Worldwide (at Seeking Alpha)

by: Greentech Media November 22, 2009 | about: by Jeff St. John The South Korean government has declared its intention to help its home industries win 30 percent of the global smart grid market, Reuters reported Friday. But to...

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S Korea to ease investment rules, foreign entry procedures

South Korea plans to ease domestic investment rules and foreign entry procedures by 2020 in a bid to vitalize tourism, the nation's culture minister said Friday. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and Culture Minister Yu...

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S.Korea readies for warm ‘reunion’ with Turkish siblings

The South Korean ambassador to Turkey plans to turn painful and emotional memories of the Korean War for both Koreans and Turks into a celebration through events planned for the 60th anniversary next year of Turkish...

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S Korea considering to raise its 2010 growth forecast: finance minister

The South Korean government is considering to raise the country's growth forecast for 2010 as the economic is expected to grow even higher than its earlier projection of a 4-percent expansion, Finance Minister Yoon Jeung-hyun...

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Assessing APEC

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has just returned home from the 2009 APEC summit in Singapore after an impressive photo session with Asia-Pacific leaders in the host’s traditional costume. read more

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'Depressed and lonely' model is found hanged

A rising star in the dizzying world of high-fashion modelling known as much for her quirky sensibility and fondness for Tolstoy as her lustrous hair and doll-like features has been found hanged in her Paris apartment.

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Breaking the Pyongyang pattern

U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung Bak reaffirmed in Seoul on Thursday that they will seek a "definite and comprehensive resolution" to the North Korean nuclear issue. Mr. Obama urged the North to...

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Obama tour reveals China as heart of U.S. Asia policy

U.S. President Barack Obama frequently expressed good will over the course of his Asia tour, calling the U.S. a “Pacific nation” and himself “the U.S.’s first Pacific president.” Analysts are saying, ..

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