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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 15: South Korean EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team participate in the official launch ceremony of the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit on February 15, 2012 in Seoul, South Korea. The Korean National Police Agency launched a security squad, exclusively established for the successful hosting of the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit. The 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit will be held in Seoul from March 26-27, 2012.
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A United Nations assessment published [Friday] finds that the main annual harvest in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has improved compared to last year but serious nutrition concerns persist, especially among young children
The Republic of Korea is building a transient barracks for the (South Korean) Marine Corps on (Baengnyeong) Island for use during training or in a crisisMore quotes »
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S. Korea's Hyundai backs design to drive sales
boxy Pony in 1974 -- created with British manufacturing expertise, Italian design and a Japanese engine. The Pony was also South Korea's first mass-produced car. Design is now a painstaking process involving freehand sketches, scale models, three-dimensional 2/14/12 from France 24 Read more »
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No, Korea, Gaming Does Not Make You a Bully
after 10 minutes of rest only once a day. Moreover, after one hour of play, the system would give warnings periodically. South Korea is already placing restrictions on online console gaming at night with a "Shutdown Law" that is designed to block online gaming 2/14/12 from Kotaku Read more »
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S Korea eyes 66pc rise in ME tourists
there are around 60,000 tourists from the Middle East who visit South Korea each year, the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) is aiming to increase the figure by over 66 per cent to reach 100,000 visitors by end of 2012. In line with this, Made in Korea (MIK 3:50 AM from TradeArabia Read more »
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Does Confucianism Have A Role In Korea Today? | John Power | Korea Herald | 13 February 2012
have a role in Korea today? The teachings of Chinese philosopher Confucius have had a profound influence on South Korea. So much so, that the nation is sometimes referred to as the most Confucian society on earth. An emphasis on family, personal betterment 2:52 AM from The Browser Read more »
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Kim Jong-il awarded title of generalissimo
of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly on Tuesday issued a decree conferring the honor on Kim Jong-il. Kim Jong-il strengthened the Korean People's Army, defended the socialist country and the destiny of the nation, and made an immortal contribution to global 1:53 AM from China Daily Read more »
