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Wed, March 22, 2023 | 06:01

Seoul Moving to Abandon Weak Won Policy

Seoul Moving to Abandon Weak Won Policy

The won is projected to remain volatile against the dollar for the foreseeable future on a host of internal and external variables, creating an unfavorable environment for businesses engaging in international trade, analysts said Tuesday.

Jong-eun2008-06-25 20:22

Age Is Just a Number

Age Is Just a Number

Taking orders, grinding coffee beans, extracting espresso, steaming milk, cutting sandwiches, putting the food on a tray, and saying, ``Here's your ham sandwich and cappuccino.''

Jong-eun2008-06-25 20:21

Foreign Schools Crowded With Korean Students

Foreign Schools Crowded With Korean Students

Many foreign schools in Korea are crowded with Korean nationals, lacking the diversity that international schools should have, said Harlan E. Lyso, 61, head of Seoul Foreign School (SFS).

Jong-eun2008-06-25 20:20

Tour Interpreters Shape Korean Image

Tour Interpreters Shape Korean Image

Last December a tour bus carrying 20 Chinese visitors abruptly stopped on its way to the Unification Observatory in Gangwon Province, which gives visitors a view of North Korea. Once the bus was stopped, a couple of tourists were forced off. The doors then closed and the bus went on its way, leaving those left there to stand in the freezing cold weather.

Jong-eun2008-06-25 20:19

Seoul, Moscow Lock Horns Over Arms-for-Debt Swap

Seoul, Moscow Lock Horns Over Arms-for-Debt Swap

Talks on the third phase arms-for-debt swap deal between South Korea and Russia have stalled over differences on a list of trade items and technology transfer issues, a military source said Monday.

Jong-eun2008-06-25 20:16

Korea, Japan Struggling to Resume FTA Talks

Korea, Japan Struggling to Resume FTA Talks

As the outcome of the Seoul-Tokyo summit in April shows, it does not seem that President Lee Myung-bak, who is struggling to see the ratification of the Korea-United States free trade agreement (FTA), is active toward a bilateral deal with Japan.

Jong-eun2008-06-25 20:15

Energy Diplomacy Bearing Fruits, but Not Enough

Energy Diplomacy Bearing Fruits, but Not Enough

South Korea, Japan and China agreed to cooperate to end North Korea's nuclear drive and help Africa during a rare meeting of their foreign ministers on June 15.

Jong-eun2008-06-25 20:14

Communication Problem Haunts NK Defectors

Communication Problem Haunts NK Defectors

An increasing number of North Koreans are risking their lives fleeing to South Korea via China or Thailand to escape from hunger and oppression. Even though South and North Koreans speak the same language, communication between them is not smooth.

Jong-eun2008-06-25 20:13

Stupidity of Protectionism

Stupidity of Protectionism

Many Americans like me are scratching their heads, wondering why millions of Koreans believe myths about how "Americans don't eat their own beef." It seems completely irrational. Well, many Mexicans are also scratching their heads, wondering why millions of Americans believe myths about how "Mexicans stole their jobs."

Yoon Ja-young2008-06-23 20:16

Stingy Korea Image May Backfire Overseas

Stingy Korea Image May Backfire Overseas

Official Development Assistance (ODA) is still an unfamiliar term to many Koreans. When hearing about how our parents received rations of small powdered milk cakes when they were at elementary school, we should think about who helped our parents and grandparents escape malnutrition.

Yoon Ja-young2008-06-23 20:12

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