The nation’s parliament held an emergency meeting to discuss the aftermath of the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. Various committees got together to come up with measures to cope with the North’s current leadership crisis. It was announced las
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Nicknamed the “Steel King,” the founder and honorary chairman of steel making corporation POSCO passed away last week at the age of 84. Park Tae-joon is recognized as one of the few first-generation corporate leaders in Korea
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The nation’s most renowned slugger has finally put an end to his eight-year stint in Japan. Reuniting with his former home team, Lee Seung-yeop signed with the Samsung Lions for 1.1 billion won. Last week in Daegu, the Samsung Lions staff released an off
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On November 28, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak emphasized the need for all Korean citizens to start using energy more wisely. President Lee called for public participation in the government’s goal to control electricity use
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Sources have confirmed that South Korea and Australia have agreed to push for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). South Korea and Australia are currently celebrating their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. President Lee Myung-bak and Australian Prime
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Ahn Cheol-soo, the medical doctor-turned-IT tycoon, made headlines again last week after he expressed his intention to donate half of his personal stocks. Ahn, who is the headman of the nation’s biggest anti-virus software firm, AhnLab, said the money
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It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance for businesses to make large profits. The hype for Pepero surged this year as nearly all snack companies promoted November 11. What made this year’s celebrations special for the stick-shaped cookie dipped in chocolate
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Game 5 at Jamsil Basebll Stadium in Seoul was lined up with fans anxiously waiting to be seated. The question remained whether the defending Korean Series champion SK Wyverns would be able to make a comeback from a 3 games to deficit. Recognized for havin
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The Seoul mayoral vote is a significant test for the rival parties and presidential hopefuls before the nation votes for a new parliament and a new president next year. Taking this into account, the competition between the two major rivals was intensive.
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President Lee Myung-bak’s five-day trip to the U.S. resulted in a stronger alliance between the two nations. The trip, highlighted by the trade deal ratification, reaffirmed the political and military alliance. As the U.S. Congress ratified the bilateral
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