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Memory of Kim Jong-il on the occasion of the first anniversary of his demise

One year has passed since the untimely demise of Marshall (posthumously promoted to Generalissimo) Kim Jong-il. Thus it is probably an appropriate time to say a few words about the deceased dictator, and perhaps to focus less on his shortcomings and focus more on the nicer parts of his personality and politics (and as we […]

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13 wishful actions Asian leaders hoped to take this year

1. Could I have a dream that Mr. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China; President-elect of the People’s Republic of China, will play a greater role in the global peace of the yellow continent and the world? Shops and houses are filled with Chinese goods, but China’s interest in […]

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We won’t stop here

The Korea Times has conducted a major renewal changing its whole appearance ranging from design and typeset to size of font and layout. It is a beginning of a journey we are inviting our readers to take with us ― our journey of perpetual change and constant reinvention. The overhaul, implemented from our New Year’s […]

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N. Korea’s blackmail missile

TOKYO ― The Unha-3 rocket launched from Sohae in North Korea on the morning of Dec. 12 passed through Japanese air space over the island of Okinawa 12 minutes later, and crashed into the Pacific Ocean roughly 300 kilometers east of the Philippines. The launch could be considered a mild surprise, because South Korean intelligence […]

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As New Year’s dawns, a look at the future

A little known spy agency has hoisted a crystal ball to gaze into the future, determining how new technologies could lead to everything from precisely managed smart cities, to battery-powered exoskeletons helping grandma get around, to time-and-money saving personalized medicine. The possibilities outlined in “Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds” might sound like science-fiction, but the […]

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Egypt: the not so bad constitution

Egyptian politics over the past nine months has not been an edifying sight, but the new constitution does not spell the end of democracy in Egypt. It scares the 36 percent of Egyptian voters who rejected it, but their fears are probably misplaced. The revolution was made in the big cities, mostly by people who […]

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Gloomy year-end for 48%

Main opposition party must go back to square one Another year is passing us by, leaving more regrets and grief than pride and joy behind ― as always. Nowhere might this year-end’s atmosphere be gloomier than in the main opposition Democratic United Party (DUP), which lost an election most, including the party itself, thought it […]

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Ushering in Year of the Snake

Traditionally, at this Yuletide period, best wishes for a “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’’ are exchanged by many people throughout the world. In Korea, in greeting the New Year while bidding farewell to the old one, the most typically heard greetings may be “Wish you a great deal of fortune in the New Year!” […]

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[East Asia Report] Three major East Asian nations come under new leadership

2012 is a big year for East Asian Countries, as the three major power states on the region have chosen their new leaders. In November, Xi Jinping took the reins of Chinese Communist Party and the Military. Xi will be elected president of the PRC at the National People’s Congress (NPC) in March 2013. This will […]

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Essential informations for foreigners receiving medical care in Korea

Receiving medical care in Korea may not be like the care that you receive in your home country. It is recommended to bring your medical records and prescriptions with you. Most doctors in your home country can put these records on CD so it is easier to carry. Keep in mind that Korea has most […]

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