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Oct 14, 2014
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PM with farmers

Prime Minister Chung Hong-won, center, talks with a group of farmers at a farm in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, after harvesting a rice crop./ Yonhap

Oct 13, 2014

Fake goods out!

Students at Younghoon International Middle School destroy imitation goods in an intellectual property protection event jointly organized by the Korea Customs Service and the Korean Intellectual Property Office, Monday./ Yonhap

Oct 13, 2014

Turkmenistan seeks closer ties with Korea

Magtymguly Pyragy, the great Turkmen poet and philosopherDiplomatic ties between Turkmenistan and Republic of Korea were established in February 1992. In 2007, the Embassy of Republic of Korea was opened in Ashgabat, while the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Seoul was opened in 2013.Visit of prime minister of the Republic of Korea to Ashgabat in May 2008 became significant landmark in the history of bilateral relations. Wide range of issues related to priority trends of economic and cultural-humanitarian cooperation, creation of bilateral intergovernmental commission, learning of the Korean language at one of the higher educational establishments of Turkmenistan was discussed during the bilateral meeting with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. One of the first results of this meeting was an opening of Korean language department at the Institute of world languages named after D. Azadi on September, 2008 in Turkmenistan.The state visit of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Korea in November 2008 attached powerful impetus to the developme

Oct 13, 2014
Turkmenistan seeks closer ties with Korea

Turkmenistan recognized by UN as permanent neutral state

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, right, poses with Korean President Park Geun-hye during the signing ceremony in Ashgabat in June 2014.As was mentioned above, Turkmenistan was recognized as a permanently neutral state by the Resolution of the UN General Assembly. This unique status let the country hold own neutral policy and develop the peaceful international relations.Turkmenistan by right has earned a high authority as a reliable and far-sighted partner and ardent follower of principles of equality, and justice in international affairs, an active guide of the idea of wide cooperation in the name of progress and development of countries and nations. A number of large achievements in the foreign policy of Turkmenistan can serve a bright example for it in the face of international organizations.Among them it should be noted, particularly, election of our county to the membership of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for 2013-2015, the executive council of the UNESCO for 2013-2017, unanimously adoption of the project of the Resolution of Tu

Oct 13, 2014
Turkmenistan recognized by UN as permanent neutral state

Turkmenistan invests in science technology

A Turkmen lady in traditional dressTurkmenistan pays great attention to the development of the cultural sphere. Numerous cultural institutions are under construction in the country’s theatres, cinema and concert centers, museums, culture houses, libraries and other social and cultural facilities.A lot of funds are allocated to scientific-research and archeological works. Currently, the activities of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan are aimed at the achievement of goals in accordance with the State Program for the development of cultural sphere in Turkmenistan for 2012-2016, which has a conceptual meaning for the formation of favorable cultural environment, which, in turn, will help to reveal the cultural and spiritual potential of every person, people and the country as a whole.The state cultural policy will be implemented through popularization activities, various activities of international level.Consistent work is being conducted to enlarge the spectrum, improve the quality of the cultural services, widen the coverage over the population, renew the repertoire of the c

Oct 13, 2014
Turkmenistan invests in science technology

Turkmenistan celebrates Independence Day

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addresses the world leaders at the UN General Assembly.The Embassy of Turkmenistan has contributed these articles on the occasion of 23rd anniversary of Independence Day of Turkmenistan. — ED. The recent history of Turkmenistan takes its countdown from October 27, 1991 — the day of independence. Since then this date is marked as the Independence Day. An important milestone in the development of the country was December 12, 1995 when Turkmenistan was recognized as a permanently neutral state by the Resolution of the UN General Assembly with the unanimous support of all 185 member states (at that time). Finding this kind of unique status was a defining factor in domestic and foreign policy.Turkmenistan has borders with Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, and has a coast line of Caspian Sea.The territory of Turkmenistan is 491.2 thousand square kilometers. The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.The population of Turkmenistan is about 6.2 million people. Turkmenistan is a multinational state. There are more than 100 nations

Oct 13, 2014
Turkmenistan celebrates Independence Day

KBS to air 'Korean Robin Hood' drama

KBS is launching a new drama based on the life of Hong Gil-dong, Korea’s equivalent of Robin Hood. The network recently released a short YouTube preview about the upcoming show, which is titled “Ganseochi Yeoljeon.”  The preview hints that the show will focus on a group of sword-wielding characters who are on a mission to find Hong, a historical figure in the Joseon Kingdom who later took on supernatural characteristics in books and films.  The show will air its first episode Sunday. KBS will also release short web episodes leading up to the premier.  Hong Gil-dong was first introduced in early 1600s in a novel by Heo Gyun. Scholars say Heo based the character on a proletariat leader who fought against the despot Prince Yeonsan.  

Oct 13, 2014By Ko Dong-hwan
KBS to air 'Korean Robin Hood' drama

Lottery winner tosses cash onto street

It was raining cash in Gwangju this weekend when a lottery winner threw 1000 won and 5000 won bills into a crowd of people.A photo of people filling a street went viral on Twitter, all reaching out to the sky trying to grab the falling cash at night on Oct. 11."A lottery winner announced beforehand that he would toss cash at a location on Chungjang Street in Gwangju," a netizen wrote. "I thought it was fake, but I got this report and I guess somebody really did it."The streets were already filled with people attending a cultural event called the Chungjang Recollection Festival. People also gathered to catch the money after seeing the original post. A nearby police station received complaints about the chaos, reported the Kyunghyang Sinmun. But the hubbub eventually dissipated.Comments on Twitter included, "I should have been there," and "Is this even legal?"

Oct 13, 2014
Lottery winner tosses cash onto street

Steamy Song Hye-gyo pics create stir

/ Courtesy of donga.comAnticipation is building for actress Song Hye-gyo’s new China-produced film, “I am the Queen,” after sexy promotional stills featured her sharing a bed with a male character. In the photos, Song, 33, and Chinese actor Dou Xiao, 27, share some steamy moments on the bed as well as the floor. Sources said Dou and Song were reportedly comfortable shooting the photos, as the actor tried to create a humorous mood by doing push-ups and cracking jokes. Director Yi Neng Ching’s first film, depicts struggles of a once-popular actress who begins to heal her broken ego. Boasting high-profile Chinese stars like Joe Chen, Vivian Wu and Joseph Cheng, the film opens in China on Nov. 7.

Oct 13, 2014By Ko Dong-hwan
Steamy Song Hye-gyo pics create stir
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