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Inside his notebook - keywords for Seoul Summit

Inside his notebook - keywords for Seoul Summit

No time for empty talk on world peace. No time for monologues with political ambitions. “Let’s put it simple, straight, and do what we have to do,” Korean president Lee Myung-bak, may remind other participants when he hosts the roundtable meeting.

2010-08-02 19:22

Korean cuisine: the undiscovered flavor

Korean cuisine: the undiscovered flavor

The Korean cooking method is rather simple despite its appearance of being complicated to prepare. The delicious flavors and health benefits of Korean food come from the spices, fermented sauce and paste we use, which are full of vitamin C, antioxidants and

2010-08-02 19:12

G20 Seoul Summit to end Korea Discount

G20 Seoul Summit to end Korea Discount

For Korea, 2010 will be a milestone year as the country will be the first host and chair of the G20 Summit from the Asian region as well as from the emerging world.

Jong-eun | 2010-08-02 18:39

Korea ready to bridge gaps among G20 nations

Leaders to seek shared growth in Seoul

South Korea ■ President Lee Myung-bak (69) ■ Took office in February 2008 ■ Lee was once dubbed a legend of office workers for his fast rise to the CEO position of Hyundai Engineering and Construction. He served as a lawmaker from 1992 and 1998 and as mayor of Seoul from 2002 and 2006. His hobbies include tennis and swimming. European Union ■ EU President Herma...

Jong-eun2010-08-02 16:58

Korean artists excel once given opportunity

Korean artists excel once given opportunity

Coming out of the wreckage of the Korean War, Seoul was mostly rubble, with some 80 percent of the city leveled. Everything would have to be rebuilt. But with materials and money in short supply, that reconstruction needed to be prioritized.

2010-07-30 15:32

Korean economy grew through own framework

Korean economy grew through own framework

Korea is one of the success stories in development administration. Korea has become a major economic powerhouse. Its growth is a good example of late industrialization, a process in which a nation's industries learn from earlier innovating nations.

2010-07-28 18:29

Korea becoming a hub for medical tourism

Korea becoming a hub for medical tourism

Although it is a relatively new player, Korea is emerging as a major destination for medical tourism. Its medical technology is considered one of the best in the world in terms of quality of services and speed. And Korean medical practitioners at leading hospitals are certainly some of the best in the world. The world’s media praise Korea’s cutting-edge medical technology, qu...

2010-07-26 16:36

Foreign advisors crucial for Korea’s development

Foreign advisors crucial for Korea’s development

Korea is the first country that has successfully transformed itself from an aid recipient to a donor nation. Categorized as one of the poorest countries with personal income of only $82 in 1961, Korea is forecast to see its personal income topping $20,000 later this year. After becoming the 24th member nation of the OECD-Development Assistance Committee (DAC) in November 2009...

2010-07-23 17:42

Diplomat hopefuls gather for forum in Incheon ahead of G20 summit

Diplomat hopefuls gather for forum in Incheon ahead of G20 summit

A number of youngsters hoping to be diplomats in the future have gathered in Incheon for a symposium to discuss the environment and other global issues ahead of the G20 summit to be held here in November.

Park Si-soo | 2010-07-22 19:19

President Lee pledges full support for G20

President Lee pledges full support for G20

President Lee Myung-bak pledged Wednesday to provide full support for G20 member nations to help narrow differences as they start working-group meetings in preparation for the Seoul summit slated for November.

Jong-eun | 2010-07-21 22:59

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