Relief food sent to NK
A private citizens group sent aid to North Korea, Friday, marking the first cross-border food shipment of flour following the latest flood damage in the North. It also comes after Pyongyang’s refusal to accept Seoul’s offer for the provision of instant noodles and medicine last week. World Vision, a Christian charity group, said it delivered […]
Long-Awaited Rains Turn Into Catastrophic Flood For Some Regions In Pakistan
Pakistan has been facing strange and unexpected climate changes over the years. After a long period of drought, there was an unprecedented deluge in rivers that devastated the country in 2010 destroying hundreds of thousands of houses, schools and other government buildings, crops over millions of acres, killing hundreds and rendering homeless millions of people. […]
Korea, Uzbekistan to boost IT ties
The leaders of Korea and Uzbekistan, Thursday, agreed to bolster ties in information technology and energy sectors on the occasion of the 20th year anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During a summit held at Cheong Wa Dae, President Lee Myung-bak and President Islam Abduganievich Karimov also agreed to expand bilateral cooperation to […]
Libyans have deep trust in Koreans: ex-envoy
A former Korean Ambassador to Libya said the people there have a deep trust in Koreans thanks to their hard work there. But he also cautioned against excessive religious activities by some Koreans, saying they should respect Islam, the dominant religion there. “Libyans were impressed by Koreans’ diligence in building the 4,000 kilometer-long Intracoastal Waterway,” […]
Asiana expanding presence in China
Asiana Airlines has been accelerating its expansion into the Chinese market ever since it launched flights to the neighboring country 18 years ago. It provides the most flights to China from Korea with 30 flight routes to 21 cities there. Through active investment in China, Asiana built material and relational bridges between the two nations. […]
Korean icebreaker leads world research
A veteran ocean researcher is taking the lead in the nation’s efforts to cope with the ever serious problems of climate change, under extreme conditions in polar regions. Kang Sung-ho, director of the Climate Department at the Korea Polar Research Institute, recently returned home from the Arctic, sailing for 40 days with the nation’s first […]
‘Ahnomics’ in the making
Software guru may focus on helping small firms, reforming chaebol After a state of indecision for months, computer software guru and Seoul National University dean Ahn Cheol-soo has finally thrown his hat into the presidential ring. But just who is he and what does he stand for? Despite his immense popularity and the massive amount […]
International lawyers in high demand
Domestic law firms are rushing to hire international lawyers to meet growing demand for qualified legal professionals eligible to practice law overseas amid rising legal disputes between Korean and foreign firms. Major Korean companies with global operations, including Samsung, are looking for law firms with experienced lawyers who can help them settle disputes with rivals […]
Star golfers flock to PyeongChang
PyeongChang, more commonly known as a mecca for winter sports, will host several high-profile Korean golfers this weekend. Hall of Famer Pak Se-ri and defending U.S. Women’s Open Champion Choi Na-yeon will headline the KLPGA Tour’s KDB Daewoo Securities Classic at the Phoenix Park Golf Club.Yang Yong-eun, a two-time PGA Tour winner, will participate in […]
Seoul Museum
Seoul Museum opened at the foot of Mt. Inwang in central Seoul in late August with rare paintings of prominent Korean artists such as Lee Jung-seob, Park Ko-Suk and Han Mook. Founded by art collector Ahn Byung-gwang, CEO of Union Pharmacy, it is a treasure trove of modern Korean art. Making the museum more special […]