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Korea Foundation introduces Southeast Asians to diverse Korean culture
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- With Korean pop culture commanding a significant fanbase in Southeast Asian countries, efforts are being made to introduce a more diverse range of Korean culture. One such effort is the Korea Festival which aims to...Tags: Vietnam, Music Industry, Germany, Culture, Customs and Tradition
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FEATURE: The hidden nightlife of Geondae
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- In terms of nightlife, the top places on most Seoulites' lists are Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae, with their never-ending supply of bars, clubs and restaurants. But frequent trips might not always be so kind on the wallet,...Tags: Seafood, Health and Safety at School, Bars and Clubs, Germany, Labor Legislation
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Happiness of female citizens in Seoul rated 2.67 out of 5: report
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- Women in Seoul gave an average 2.67 on a scale of one to five in grading their level of happiness, according to a report released Sunday by the Seoul Foundation of Women and Family, a city-affiliated policy developer and...Tags: Family, Germany, The Happiest News!, Rentals
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South Korean president fires spokesman for 'inappropriate act'
SEOUL -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye has dismissed a spokesman over an “inappropriate act” during a state visit to the United States this week, her office said Friday. Another press aide did not specify what spokesman Yoon Chang-jung...
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REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Nikkei surges as wilting yen sends ripples across Asia
Reuters* MSCI Asia ex-Japan down after recent rally * Nikkei highest since Jan 2008 as yen hits 4-yr low vs dlr * Japan investors buying foreign bonds last two weeks * U.S. attracting funds on brightening growth prospects * European shares seen inching...Tags: European Central Bank, S&P 500, Market and Exchange, Asia, Globalization
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SNAP POLL - Bank of Korea largely seen on hold until end-2013
Reuters(For related story, double click on ) By Christine Kim SEOUL, May 9 (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold at least for the rest of the year after a surprise cut on Thursday, but there is risk of another cut...Tags: Research, Finance, Weather Reports, Central Bank, Japan
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S.Korea's Park urges isolated North to choose a new path
Reuters* S.Korean leader underscores calm in face of threats * Seoul on high military readiness but markets calm * Economic help awaits a more responsible N.Korea-Park By Paul Eckert WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - South Korean President Park Geun-hye said...Tags: U.S. Congress, Barack Obama, Pyongyang (North Korea), U.S. Military, South Korea
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INSTANT VIEW 1-S.Korea c.bank unexpectedly cuts interest rates
ReutersSEOUL, May 9 (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank cut interest rates for the first time in seven months on Thursday, overthrowing market consensus for a hold but not surprisingly as weak industrial growth suggests the economy is not recovering as...Tags: Finance, South Korea, Money and Monetary Policy
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TEXT-Bank of Korea's statement on rate policy
Reuters(For full story, double-click ) SEOUL, May 9 (Reuters) - Following is the full text of statements released by South Korea's central bank in English after the Bank of Korea unexpectedly cut rates by 25 basis points to 2.50 percent on Thursday:...Tags: Corporate Performance, Central Bank, Market and Exchange, Emerging Market, Economic Policy
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Global Voices: Pleas for Korean peace 60 years after fighting ended
A conference to promote peace between communist and capitalist adversaries might sound like an antiquated notion in the post-Cold War era. But in this 60th anniversary year of the signing of the Korean War armistice, which suspended the fighting but...
Tags: Labor Legislation, Media Industry, Korean War (1950-1953), University of Chicago, Wars and Interventions
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LG begins sale of curved OLED TVs, first in the world
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- South Korea's LG Electronics said on Monday that it will begin accepting pre-orders for its 55-inch curved organic light emitting diode (OLED) TVs in Korea to once again show that it intends to stay ahead of Samsung...Tags: Energy Saving, Germany, Samsung Group, Media Industry, Marketing
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Seven S. Koreans left behind at Gaeseong over payment disputes
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- Seven South Koreans were left at the Gaeseong industrial park late Monday after the two Koreas failed to reach agreement over back pay, income tax and telecom fees. Fifty last remaining people initially planned to leave...Tags: Business, Government, Germany, Sales, Personal Income
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