Pinay mail-order brides still rampant in S-Korea
2009-09-14 03:39:00 Despite an ongoing ban on illegal matchmaking agencies, a number of Filipino women were married to their South Korean partners as mail-order brides, according to a Philippine envoy. In a report to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Luis Cruz said that as of April 2009, around 6,000 Filipino women met their South Korean spouses ...
Bush Gets Tremendous Crowds in S. Korea, US Media Ignores Story
2008-08-06 21:27:00 -By Warner Todd Huston Over at Gateway Pundit, Jim Hoft introduces us to Amy Proctor’s report on the amazingly large crowd of South Koreans that came out to welcome George W. Bush to their country. It’s a good thing that Amy clued us in here in America, because our media sure ignored the story of this ...
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S.Korea to replace CEOs at major state-run banks - Reuters
2008-05-07 10:20:00 SEOUL, May 7 (Reuters) - South Korea has accepted the resignations of the chief executives at Woori Finance Holdings (053000.KS: Quote , Profile , Research ), Woori Bank and state-run Korea... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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S KOREA AHEAD CHINA CATCHING UP WITH INDIA
2008-04-25 09:35:00 THE ECONOMIC TIMES NEW DELHI FRIDAY 25 APRIL 2008The fast growing clinical trials industry in the country is facing stiff competition from Asian countries like china and South Korea. While South Korea has already surged ahead of India, china is also fast catching up.According to the USFDA registry of ‘industry - sponsored active clinical trials.’ South Korea is conducting 282 trials and the number is growing almost 80%. Compared to this Indian companies is carrying out 236 studies and growing at 61%.China is not far behind with 150 studies and growing at 64%,says Pfizer director (medical & regulatory affairs) Dr Chandrasekhar Potkar.Currently‘s India’s clinical trials industry is estimated to be around $300 million and projected to touch $2billion by 2010.However.this still a small pie of the global outsourcing market estimated to be around $30 billion.’ Amongst Asian countries, India had a headstart having initiated global clinical research more than a decade ago. Cou...
Pinay guns for seat in S. Korea Nat?l Assembly
2008-03-28 22:51:00 Pinay guns for seat in S. Korea Nat?l Assembly A Filipino widow from Cavite province is running for a seat in the South Korean National Assembly. Luis Cruz, Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, recently reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that Judith A. Hernandez, a former Cavite resident, is running under the ...
Cavitena vies for seat in S. Korea parliament
2008-03-28 13:14:00 MANILA, Philippines - A woman who grew up in Cavite is making history in South Korea for being the first foreign-born candidate for a seat in the national assembly. Judith A. Hernandez has joined the slate of the newly-formed Republic of Korea Party, organized by former presidential candidate Kook-hyun Moon, for the April 9 general elections. Philippine ...
S Korea president warns of uncertain world economy
2008-03-18 06:36:00 SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak warned on Monday that global economy may be entering a crisis and it was impossible now to say where it might be headed. 'We are only in the beginning... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
S Korea firms put US$433m into Bear Stearns
2008-03-18 06:34:00 SEOUL - Total investments by South Korean financial companies in former Wall Street giant Bear Stearns stand at 443.1 billion won (US$432.7 million), financial regulators said on Tuesday. JPMorgan... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
S Korea president-elect cleared of fraud
2008-02-21 09:05:00 South Korea's incoming president, Lee Myung-bak, was on Thursday cleared of accusations of financial impropriety, giving him a clean slate to take control of Asia's third largest economy next Monday.
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S Korea to send 'kimchi' to space
2008-02-14 10:07:00 BBC says, "Many South Koreans believe kimchi has beneficial health properties South Korea's national dish, kimchi, has been cleared for launch on the country's first space expedition. A specially-developed recipe of the much-loved pickled cabbage dish is among several Korean food products approved for the April 2008 mission. The recipe omits a bacterium previously thought to be vital for fermentation but which would be dangerous in space.A special container has also been to designed to withstand pressure and prevent any spicy spillages in space. Kimchi is made by fermenting cabbage with red peppers, radishes and a lot of garlic and ginger. But the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) said that the lactic acid bacteria which usually help the fermentation process "could threaten astronauts' health in space". So they devised a variation on the dish which does not contain any bacteria. "Kimchi must be provided in a germ-free state," it said. The dish will feature on the me...
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S. Korea to hire 23,000 more English teachers
2008-02-09 08:42:00 South Korea’s incoming government will recruit 23,000 qualified English teachers by 2013 and increase the number of classes in elementary and secondary schools, the presidential transition committee said yesterday (Jan 30). The plans, expected to cost 4 trillion won (US$4 billion), are part of President-elect Lee Myung-bak’s drive to revamp public English education and reduce spending on private learning. The goal is for everyone to be able to speak English freely with a high-school education, Lee said. The new government plans to spend 1.7 trillion won on hiring 23,000 teachers with TEE (Teaching English in English) certificates between 2009 and 2013. Of them, 10,000 are to be posted to elementary schools and 13,000 to middle and high schools. Eligible TEE teachers are individuals who have completed English education programmes at home or abroad, including those with TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificates; those with master’s degr...
S.Korea car makers' Jan sales up 17.3 pct y/y
2008-02-02 13:32:00 SEOUL (Reuters) - The combined sales of South Korea's auto makers rose 17.3 percent in January from a year ago, the companies' data showed on Friday, as new models and rising demand in emerging countries offset the impact from a weak U.S. economy. Hyundai Motor Co and the country's four other car makers sold 478,644 vehicles in January, compared to 407,896 units a year ago and 466,576 in December 2007. Their overseas sales grew 21.9 percent to 381,955 vehicles from a year ago while local sales increased 2.4 percent to 96,689 units. January auto exports, which account for 10 percent of all South Korean exports, rose an estimated 18.5 percent in value from a year ago, Commerce Ministry data showed. Hyundai, the country's top auto maker, sold 244,148 vehicles, 25.2 percent more than a year ago, helped by its revamped model of the Sonata sedan, which was released in November 2007. Hyundai's sales are expected to rise further this year with the introduction of the Genesis, its ...
By: B4U India
S.Korea court finds Lone Star S.Korean head guilty
2008-02-02 13:32:00 SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean court on Friday found the head of U.S. private equity house Lone Star's South Korean operations guilty of manipulating the stock price of a former credit card unit of KEB so as to absorb it cheaply. It was the first court verdict in a long-running legal battle between South Korean prosecutors and Lone Star's South Korean operations, which bought Korea Exchange Bank (KEB), the country's No. 6 bank, for $1.2 billion in 2003. Lone Star's Paul Yoo has been standing trial since prosecutors charged him in late 2006 of driving down the stock price of KEB's former credit card unit by spreading rumours to allow KEB to absorb the unit at below-market prices.
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S Korea carmakers eye emerging markets
2008-01-30 17:26:00 South Korea expects its automobile exports to grow 5.7 per cent this year compared with a more robust 13.3 per cent in 2007, due to cooling demand from the US and western Europe.
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S.Korea's Roh appeals to save North-South ministry
2008-01-29 08:38:00 SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's outgoing president went on national TV on Monday to make a last ditch appeal to block plans by his successor to axe several ministries including the one responsible for dealing with the troublesome North. The Unification Ministry has been central to Roh Moo-hyun's policy of forging closer ties with his reclusive neighbour, a policy that President-elect Lee Myung-bak has criticised as too soft. Lee wants the ministry absorbed into the Foreign Ministry. "Merging these ministries will mean impairing the philosophy and values of this government. That's why I've talked about a reconsideration," Roh told a televised news conference. Conservative President-elect Lee wants to shut, merge or reduce six ministries once he takes office on Feb. 25. Roh urged the liberal-dominated parliament to block Lee's plans and said he could veto any legislation to streamline government that lands on his desk before he leaves office. Lee, an ex-CEO, sai...
By: B4U India
Infiniti starts sales of EX35 in S. Korea
2008-01-24 13:05:00 President of Nissan Korea, Greg Phillips, introduced the EX35 crossover for the South Korean market today. The EX35 joins the Q45, M, G35, G37 Coupe, and the FX as the latest model in the automaker's Korean line-up. The EX35 packs the award-winning VQ35 series 3.5L VQ35HR engine that produces an impressive 302 horsepower. The EX35 features a number of class-leading technologies such as the
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Golden Monkeys Found in S Korea Zoo
2008-01-14 11:04:00 Three golden monkeys (rhinopithecus roxellanae) from China play before visitors in a zoo in Gyeonggi-Do, S Korea, Jan. 14, 2008. Four golden monkeys from China were shown to the public Monday. Unique to China, the golden monkey, or Rhinopithecus roxellanae, is under top state protection in China.Two golden monkeys (rhinopithecus roxellanae) from China play before visitors in a zoo
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MapletreeLog buys warehouse in S Korea
2008-01-14 04:42:00 MapletreeLog buys warehouse in S Korea MAPLETREE Logistics Trust (MapletreeLog) yesterday said it has agreed to acquire a warehouse in South Korea for 11.6 billion won (S$17.7 million), which will add 0.02 Singapore cents to its pro-forma distribution per unit. The property is a two-storey warehouse/ distribution centre located in the established logistics cluster of Kyungki. It has a temperature-controlled section and a three-storey office building. Valued at 13.5 billion won, the property is located on freehold land, with a GFA of about 10,911 sq m. The vendor of the property is Oakline Co, which will lease back the property for a period of four years. MapletreeLog intends to fund the acquisition wholly by debt, but does not rule out alternative means of funding as well. ‘We are very pleased with our first acquisition in South Korea as we continue to expand our footprint in Asia, diversifying our revenue streams across various countries,’ said Chua Tiow Chye, CEO of Ma...
Study reveals problems OFWs face in S. Korea
2008-01-12 16:45:00 Long hours of work, poor working conditions, delayed or unpaid salaries, and misunderstanding due to language and cultural differences are the most common problems Filipinos working under the Employment Permit System are facing in South Korea, a study has revealed. The study entitled, ?Issues and Challenges under the Employment Permit System (EPS)” conducted by Joyce Ann ...
BMW announces 320i M Sport Edition for S. Korea
2008-01-06 21:50:00 BMW has announced the release of the 320i M Sport Edition for the South Korean market today. Marketed as a limited-production model, only 300 units of the car will be sold by May 2008. Based on the entry-level 320i, the M Sport Edition adds many sporty touches including the M Aerodynamic Package. The package consists of front, rear, and side skirts, 17" M alloy wheels, two-tone black and gray
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Google left behind as Koreans Naver-gate the internet
2008-01-02 14:47:00 Financial Times - But one of Naver's most popular features, and one that distinguished it from other search engines, is “Knowledge In”, where Korean internet users - or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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S Korea's Dec exports up 15.5% from year ago
2008-01-02 06:35:00 SEOUL - South Korean exports in December grew a slower-than-expected 15.5 per cent from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, underlining worries that a slowdown in the US economy is blunting... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
S. Korea shocked at Bhutto's murder
2007-12-28 12:56:00 CNews SEOUL: South Korea on Friday condemned the assassination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto and extended condolences to her family."The government cannot hide its bitter shock over the death of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, who was killed by terrorists on Thursday while on an election campaign, and it offers its sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased," the foreign ministry said in a statement."Our government condemns any type of terrorist acts," it added. "The government hopes Pakistan will be stabilised through peaceful means."Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
S Korea's Nov current account surplus plunges
2007-12-28 04:53:00 SEOUL - South Korea's current account surplus plunged in November from October because of the trade in goods, but the surplus for the first 11 months rose from the same period in 2006, central bank... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Inkel?s ?Wide Touch W-700 series? hits Korean market
2007-12-24 07:37:00 Korean market received a new 7-inch multi purpose media player from Inkel, the ?Wide Touch W-700 series?. Not new for Inkel, as it keeps delivering bits like that. Dual Core CPU, Gadgets, General, Images, Inkel, Media Players, PC, Samsung, Technology News, W 700, Wide Touch
Indonesia welcomes Korean election result
2007-12-21 00:17:00 The Indonesian government highly welcomed the results of South Korean democratic election reportedly won by Lee Myung-Bank, prospective presidential contender of the Conservative Party. "Indonesia greatly appreciates smooth and democratic implementation of general election and also congratulates the new president elect of Korea," Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda said here on Thursday. The minister hoped that Indonesia and Korea could continue to enhance bilateral relations of the two countries in many respects. "By continuing the contents of strategic partnership cooperation program as agreed last year which had came up as the main pillar to strengthen regional integration in East Asia," he said.Indonesia News Blog: http://indosnesos.blogspot.com-
McCain's Korea Scenario for Iraq
2007-12-20 17:21:00 Andrew Sullivan, following his endorsement of Ron Paul, has posted a few letters from dissenting readers. One of them makes the case for McCain, citing the Iraq war issue:"His [McCain's] goal is to leave Iraq with a functioning government and the ability to defend itself after the departure of American troops."'Winning' has been redefined in terms of how best to get out. The reader above cautions against a hasty withdrawal, insisting that we mustn't turn our back on Iraq until the government we have installed is working and proves viable.In my view this a fool's errand. In Iraq the Arab-Islamic identity and sectarian divides are so deeply embedded that the idea that a secular, Western-style democracy installed by an outside power widely viewed with suspicion will be able to function on its own anytime soon is very nearly laughable. As with the Karzai government in Afghanistan, the only way it can continue will be with a sustained U.S. military presence - in other words as a pr...
S.Korea Mirae Asset opens Vietnam brokerage venture
2007-12-20 12:47:00 Mirae Asset Securities, the brokerage arm of South Korea's biggest mutual fund firm, Mirae Asset, said on Thursday had opened brokerage in Vietnam. The brokerage, 49 percent owned by Mirae Asset Securities, obtained a business licence on Dec. 18... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Lee Myung-bak sweeps to victory in S Korea
2007-12-19 20:02:00 Conservative candidate Lee Myung-bak was elected president of South Korea in a sweeping victory on Wednesday, winning almost half of all votes despite allegations of financial impropriety.
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Lee Myung-bak sweeps to S Korea victory
2007-12-19 18:51:00 Conservative candidate Lee Myung-bak was elected president of South Korea in a sweeping victory on Wednesday, winning almost half of all votes despite allegations of financial impropriety.
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Ex-Hyundai CEO wins S. Korea election
2007-12-19 16:47:00 Cars Auto Financing Event Tickets Jobs Real Estate Shop Online Degrees Credit Card Offers HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SEOUL - South Korean voters picked a pro-U.S. conservative to be their next president in a landslide Wednesday, shrugging off a scandal
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Lee claims S Korea election win
2007-12-19 14:25:00 Many believe ex-executive Lee Myung-bak can boost the economyLee Myung-bak has claimed victory in the South Korean general elections after initial results showed a landslide majority for his GNP party. Both his main rivals had earlier conceded defeat.
By: Get rich
S. Korea to Develop Copper Mine in Bolivia
2007-12-18 17:47:00 Picture: "Bolivia Map" by The Korea Times.Article originally published by: Ryu Jin The Korea Times By Ryu JinStaff ReporterSouth Korea and Bolivia have agreed to jointly develop a copper mine in the Latin American country, estimated to have at least 15...
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S. Korea reopens candidate probe
2007-12-16 20:39:00 SEOUL (AP) ? South Korea's president ordered justice officials Sunday to reopen an investigation into financial fraud allegations against the presidential front-runner, a move that may affect this week's vote.
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Miss Korea Lee Ji Sun at 2007 Golden Disk Awards' Korea
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Nokia to shift some production to S Korea due to labour shortage ? - CNNMon
2007-12-14 04:00:00 Nokia to shift some production to S Korea due to labour shortage … - CNNMoney.com Nokia to shift some production to S Korea due to labour shortage …CNNMoney.com - 13 hours ago13, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — Nokia (NYSE:NOK) said is planning to move four of its production lines, which includes basic assembly …Nokia to move four lines from Finland to S Korea Newsroom FinlandHELSINGIN SANOMAT INTERNATIONAL EDITION - BUSINESS & FINANCE Helsingin Sanomatall 7 news articles Nokia 6263 - black (T-Mobile) - ZDNet Nokia 6263 - black (T-Mobile)ZDNet - 7 hours agoThe good: The Nokia 6263 has a simple, user-friendly design, a vivid display, satisfying call quality and a decent feature set that includes stereo …
Miss Korea
2007-12-07 10:59:00 Lee HoneyWhat is your career ambition?I have two goals. One is to become a cultural ambassador for Korea as a Kayageum-ist and professor of traditional Korean music. The other goal is to become a volunteering missionary in developing or undeveloped countries including North Korea.Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.I grew up in Seoul, Korea. Unlike other girls, I loved to go out and play all sorts of sports. When I was not at school studying or at practice hall playing Kayageum, I usually went outside to ski, learn Taekwondo, or swim.
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Miss Universe 2007 >> Miss Korea
2007-12-07 07:16:00 Lee HoneyWhat are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?I love to learn foreign languages including English, ancient Hebrew, Chinese, and Japanese. Moreover, I enjoy dancing and traveling. I also play various musical instruments as well, including Kayageum, which is a Korean traditional instrument.What is your career ambition?I have two goals. One is to become a cultural ambassador for Korea as a Kayageum-ist and professor of traditional Korean music. The other goal is to become a volunteering missionary in developing or undeveloped countries including North Korea.Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.I grew up in Seoul, Korea. Unlike other girls, I loved to go out and play all sorts of sports. When I was not at school studying or at practice hall playing Kayageum, I usually went outside to ski, learn Taekwondo, or swim.
S Korea End-Nov Forex Reserves $261.93 Billion Vs $260.14 Billion End-Oct (
2007-12-03 22:12:00 SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- South Korea’s external mercantilism force impact added record-high of $261.93 1000000000 as of end-November, up $1.79 1000000000 from end-October, the Bank of peninsula said Tuesday. More: continuing here
Video- Russia VS Korea
2007-11-25 14:56:00 Click here to see a small news report and some footage of the game form Russia Vs Korea.
Lexus releases New GS350/460 for S.Korea
2007-11-16 02:16:00 Toyota Korea Sales announced the facelifted Lexus GS350 and the GS460 today for the South Korean market. Facing immense success in the market, Lexus plans to commence sales of the New GS on the 26th of this month across 9 Lexus dealerships in the country. The big change of the New GS is the addition of the 4.6L V8 347 horsepower engine into the V8 model. Gone is the GS430 moniker and in is the
By: TheCarBlogger
Park Si-yeon is Korea in Motion ambassador
2007-11-13 09:31:00 The actress who looks like she had cheek implants, Park Si-yeon, along with opera tenor Lim Hyung-ju, has been named PR ambassadors for the 2007 Kore2 Vote(s)
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FII scorecard: India?s loss is Korea?s gain
2007-11-12 14:45:00 It is advantage South Korea in terms of attracting FII inflows as overseas investors have slowed down pumping in capital into Indian equities and have instead shifted their focus to the Seoul stock market.
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S Korean president appeals for support of Yeosu's world expo bid - Xinh
2007-11-12 03:37:00 S Korean president appeals for support of Yeosu's world expo bidXinhua, China - 34 minutes agoThe International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) plans to vote for the successful bidder for the 2012 world expo on Nov. 26. The South Korean government would ...
S Korean president appeals for support of Yeosu's world expo bid - Xinh
2007-11-12 03:37:00 S Korean president appeals for support of Yeosu's world expo bidXinhua, China - 34 minutes agoThe International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) plans to vote for the successful bidder for the 2012 world expo on Nov. 26. The South Korean government would ...
Paris Hilton promotes FILA sportswear in S.Korea
2007-11-10 22:36:00 Hotel Heiress was at South Korea’s Hyatt Hotel promoting Fila Sportswear. The new Fila line looks very "Paris" like. Is there any thing Paris can’t se, She was also promoting her book at the event.
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An In-depth Look at New-for-2008 Imports in S.Korea
2007-11-10 21:53:00 Just about half a decade ago, imported cars were reserved for the wealthy with only a few importers in business in those days. Nowadays, the society has completely revolutionized in South Korea with import cars coming and selling at the masses. For 2008, foreign automakers are preparing for new model launches and also a couple of brand introductions as well. Mitsubishi and Nissan are stepping on
By: TheCarBlogger
Jaguar releases XJR for S. Korea
2007-11-10 00:00:00 Jaguar unveiled the high-performance XJR sedan for the South Korean market in Seoul yesterday. Making its premiere at the Miss Gee Collection 2008 Spring & Summer Fashion Show, Jaguar of Korea commenced sales of the flagship trim of the XJ line-up. The XJR is equipped with a Supercharged 4.2L V8 that churns out an acceptable 400 horsepower. Spanning an impressive 5091 mm in length, the body of
By: TheCarBlogger
Bentley announces Continental GT Speed for S.Korea
2007-11-08 07:02:00 Over the past five years or so, South Korea has seen a massive growth of popularity and demand for high-end vehicles from the most prestigious automakers including Ferrari and Bentley. Yesterday saw the official release of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Today was Bentley's turn. The British automaker introduced the flagship model of the Continental range, the Continental GT Speed, for the South
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French Newspaper Touts Korean Cuisine
2007-11-07 03:56:00 The French daily Le Figaro recently did a full page article called “Séoul: une cuisine à l?équilibre.” I learned about this through the Chosun Ilbo (English edition). I don’t know if the writers for this article were also paid by the Korean National Tourism Organization like the writer from Toronto (they surely aren’t paying me). I ... |
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