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Korea-India business ties get strengthen
Few countries can match the Republic of Korea’s grit when it comes to the show of the will to win over what it would normally appear to be insurmountable odds. If the history of the country’s successive war defeats against neighbours in the last century, the split of the nation…
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柬埔寨爆发不明急性呼吸系统疾病
大家好,我是王璇，今天的 The AsiaN新闻，又同您见面了。 根据“韩国疾病管理本部”7月5日发表的一项关于海外旅游注意事项内容显示，最近在柬埔寨南部地区多发一种原因不明的呼吸系统疾病，导致前来观光的游客死亡。该机关特别提醒游客注意安全预防。 根据世界卫生组织的调查显示，患者多发高热、呼吸系统功能迅速下降，同时伴有整个呼吸系统、神经系统并发衰竭，临床表现明显。从4月份至今已经有61名儿童死于此病。 至今为止仍然无法完全查出发病原因，世界卫生组织同柬埔寨当局以及卫生保健部门正在对病因进行全力调查之中。 此外，韩国相关机构提示：“正值暑假期间，准备外出旅行的游客们最好在出游之前，访问由政府提供的专门网页(travelinfo.cdc.go.kr)，获取注意事项、疾病发生提示，并且适当注意个人卫生防御”，“如果在旅行时间发现类似咳嗽、高热等情况，在归国时应立即通告相应部门和治疗机构，接受治疗”。 当然还是和往常一样，欢迎您点击我们的网站，浏览其他要闻。 我们的网站是 http://cn.theasian.asia/?p=4769 今天就到这里，谢谢您的收看。 news@theasian.asia
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Society
‘Dokdo is Korean territory’
Participants and winners of the 3rd International Dokdo Essay Contest said Thursday that “Dokdo belongs to Korea and there is no doubt that Japan’s claims over the rocky islets are illegitimate.” During an awards ceremony held in Seoul, Audwin Wilkinson, Gold Prize winner of the annual contest, stressed that Korea…
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Drinking in parks to be banned
Seoul City is pushing for a ban on drinking alcohol in public parks starting next year, in an effort to curb crimes committed by people who become intoxicated. The city requested to the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs to change regulations on city parks last month to prohibit…
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Government may take legal action against Google
The government is preparing to take additional legal action against Google to force the firm to improve its privacy policy, an agency responsible for privacy protection said Thursday. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) told The Korea Times that it would file further complaints against the Korean subsidiary of the…
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Column
Seoul-Tokyo chicken game
Seoul-Tokyo relations are at a historic low. Both governments have become hostages to the past. Things might even become worse before getting better unless they take remedial steps. The latest episode is a condensation of the deep-rooted simmering blind nationalism engulfing the two countries. South Korea cancelled its signing of…
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People
‘Laos eager to learn from Korea’
Laos, a Southeast Asian country landlocked by five other nations including China, is eyeing Korea as a key partner for foreign investment, according to the Laotian prime minister. The head of the Laos government, Thongsing Thammavong made a rare two-day visit to Seoul through Thursday to enhance bilateral economic ties…
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IT-Science
LG seeks corporate overhaul for growth
After laboring through a dismal 2011, things appear to be improving at LG Group. Chairman Koo Bon-moo has stressed that rebuilding efforts are ongoing as he pushes another round of business-lineup adjustments and an organizational shakeup. Earnings and profits at LG’s key business units, LG Electronics, LG Display, LG Innotek…
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Free childcare system
Confusion mirrors policy disunity, poor preparation Despite attacks from deficit hawks and welfare minimalists, the ruling Saenuri Party has decided to push ahead with a free daycare system for all toddlers. And to help ease funding crises at local administrations, it will likely draw about 620 billion won from the…
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South East Asia
Major news in Singapore on July 6 : More couples got married last year, divorces also up
Major news in < Straits Times> : More couples got married last year, divorces also up More couples got hitched last year, even as the trend of divorce continue to inch upwards in 2011. The figures on divorces and marriages in 2011 were released on Thursday morning by the Department…
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