Lawmaker Do’s poems to remain in textbooks
Poet-turned-lawmaker Do Jong-hwan’s works will continue to be published in textbooks after the National Election Commission (NEC) said Tuesday that including them in textbooks does not go against the election law. The clarification came after the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE) asked the commission whether publishing a certain lawmaker’s works in textbooks violates […]
Police in hot water over handcuffing incident
Police are under fire for failing to secure the immediate release of three citizens who were handcuffed last Thursday by American troops following a dispute outside Osan U.S Air Force base near Pyeongtaek in Gyeonggi province. Activists claim that it is illegal under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) for members of the U.S. Forces […]
Are Korea billboard ads effective?
NEW YORK ― Times Square’s glittering spectacle of lights, neon signs and a chaotic bustle make it one of the busiest places on earth. And starting last Wednesday, in the heart of this glitzy spot, a giant digital billboard began playing an advertisement promoting Korea’s traditional folksong “Arirang.” Interesting ― but how many of the […]
Get your dose of 2NE1
If any girl group has a chance of global success, 2NE1 should be one. They are fluent in English and other languages; have distinct flair and charisma that fill up any arena; natural talent in singing and dancing; and years of training. They are also blessed with one of the most consistent, prolific and creative […]
IBM Korea under investigation
Tech firm suspected of dumping products on sales agent The nation’s antitrust regulator has begun investigating IBM Korea for allegedly dumping its software products on a sales agent. In addition, the company banned the agent from selling the stockpiled products of another software firm the former took over. KSTEC, the sales agent in question, had […]
Are Koreans ready for woman president?
Park’s victory would be comparable with Obama’s election over color divide Rep. Park Geun-hye of the ruling Saenuri Party pledged to put the people first, if elected president in December, in a speech to launch her presidential bid at an outdoor gathering in Seoul, Tuesday. Seeking to be the ruling party’s standard bearer, the 60-year-old […]
[Indonesia Report] Samsung hits new sales record in Indonesian market
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Samsung, one of world’s largest electronic companies, perceived opportunity to expand its market in Indonesia. Country with more than 230 million population, growing economy with GDP of 6,5 percent in 2011 and large market for electronic consumers makes Indonesia a potential market for the South Korea’s giant electronic company. UK based research company, ResearchBuyer.com, reported […]
[India Report] Air India plane makes emergency landing in Pakistan
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An Air Inida passenger plane with 122 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Pakistan Monday (July 9). But there was no casualties due to the emergency landing. The Airbus 319A bound for New Delhi from Abu Dhabi was forced to make an emergency landing because of some technical difficulties. The Indian plance made […]
China, DPRK mark 51st anniversary of milestone treaty
BEIJING, July 9 (Xinhua) — Senior political advisor Bai Lichen on Monday attended a celebration banquet to mark the 51st anniversary of signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between China and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The banquet was hosted by Ji Jae Ryong, DPRK ambassador to China, at […]
Protestor rams truck into Japanese embassy
Police apprehended a man in his 60s for crashing his truck into the main gate of the Japanese Embassy in central Seoul, early Monday. According to police, the 61-year-old driver, surnamed Kim, smashed his 1 ton truck into the embassy’s main gate at 4:59 a.m. Policemen on guard in front of the embassy immediately took […]
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