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- Korea, Taiwan top world earth science Olympiad
- Sep 24, 2013
- Korea walked away the winner at the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2013 which was held in Mysore, India, earlier this month.The four Korean high school students who represented Korea competed with 101 students from 27 countries for nine days starting on September 11....
- President visits traditional market ahead of Chuseok
- Sep 23, 2013
- President Park Geun-hye visited a traditional market on September 17, a day before the Chuseok holiday. Visiting the market in Yongin City, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), she looked around shops inside the market and wished the market traders good fortune for the high season ah...
- Police share its experiences with four Asian nations
- Sep 09, 2013
- The Korean National Police University is conducting training on how to deal with cyber crimes for 20 middle managers from Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Cambodia. Police officers from four Asian nations are under training (photo courtesy of Korean National Police U...
- Compete on understanding of Korea
- Sep 04, 2013
- For those who would like to play a role in promoting Korea throughout the world utilizing your knowledge, here is your chance to earn as much as KRW 900,000. The Center for International Affairs announced that they will host the 2013 Understanding Korea Essay Competition as part ...
- Population Conference in Busan discusses low birthrate,...
- Sep 02, 2013
- The 27th International Population Conference, which lifted its curtain on August 26 in Busan, brought together global leaders and experts from around the world to an open dialogue on global population issues, especially challenges of today such as low birthrates and aging populat...
- 6 endangered goats born in Seoraksan
- Aug 30, 2013
- Endangered species of goats have been reproducing recently in Korea.A total of six goats were born over a period of two months from June to August at a Seoraksan-based restoration center, established in 2012 to reproduce mountain goats, according to the Korea National Park Servic...
- Creative ideas celebrated at Busan Ads Festival
- Aug 30, 2013
- From across the globe, bright ideas came together for Busan International Advertising Festival 2013. This year, more than 12,000 entries were submitted under the slogan “Share Creative Solutions, Change the World” from 59 countries, allowing a fascinating glimpse at creativity th...
- Animal Film Festival entertains pets, owners
- Aug 29, 2013
- The number of people who have companion animals is growing in Korea, surpassing over ten million nowadays. Recently, in Suncheon, a first-ever animal-themed festival was held to prove their love of animals. The 1st Animal Film Festival in Suncheon (ANFFIS) started on August 22 an...
- UN chief stresses passion, compassion for Korean youths
- Aug 27, 2013
- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon became a source of inspiration for Korean students at a meeting he had in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province). The UN chief gave a special lecture on August 25 on the theme of “Dream and hope toward the world” to about 500 Kore...
- President Park praises skilled workers
- Aug 26, 2013
- President Park Geun-hye praised the achievements of skilled workers who participated in the 42nd World Skills Competition recently held in Leipzig, Germany. The president expressed her hope that they become masters in their areas and have a bright future during a meeting held on ...
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