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WEA's plan to hold General Assembly 2025 in Seoul sparks debate

Christian groups in South Korea are calling on the World Evangelical Alliance to put on hold plans for its next General Assembly in Seoul next year.




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Trump’s Win Gives Seoul Second Thoughts About Arms for Ukraine




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MN Orchestra's Vanska to hold concurrent role in Seoul

It's not unusual for music directors to serve multiple orchestras at one time.




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Seoul City to Enforce Traffic Control Measures on Annual College Entrance Exam Day

[Domestic] :
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will enforce comprehensive measures to control traffic when the annual college entrance exam takes place on Thursday. According to city officials on Monday, work hours at public offices in the city will start an hour late at 10 a.m. Thursday to prevent exam-takers from ...

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Major Rallies in Seoul Cause Major Traffic Congestion

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Massive rallies by labor and civic groups are set to take place in Seoul on Saturday afternoon. The Federation of Korean Trade Unions(FKTU), one of the nation's two umbrella groups, staged a rally in Yeouido at 2 p.m., denouncing what it calls the government's "anti-labor policies." The other umbrella ...

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Labor, Civic Groups Hold Major Rallies in Seoul, 11 Arrested

[Politics] :
Labor and civic groups held massive anti-government rallies in Seoul on Saturday afternoon. The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), one of the nation's two umbrella groups, staged a rally along with civic groups starting at 4 p.m. near Deoksu Palace and some of the protesters clashed with ...

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Ozone Alert Days in Seoul Increase Tenfold over Past Decade

[Science] :
The number of ozone alert days in Seoul posted a ten-fold increase over the past decade.  According to the city government on Wednesday, the number of days when the ozone alerts were issued in the city jumped to 31 through August this year, up from just three days in 2015. The total number of ozone ...

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Int'l Gov't-Civilian Meeting on Setting Rules for AI Military Use Opens in Seoul

[Science] :
An international high-level government-civilian meeting opened in Seoul on Monday for discussions on the principles and regulations for artificial intelligence(AI) application in the military. According to Seoul's foreign and defense ministries, this is the Second Summit on Responsible AI in the ...

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Heat Wave Advisory Issued for Seoul amid Autumn Heat

[Science] :
Autumn heat is likely to grip the nation on Sunday, the second day of the Chuseok holiday. A heat wave alert was issued for the entire Seoul area at 10 a.m. Sunday, with heat wave warnings issued in western parts of the nation. It marks the first time the capital city saw its heat wave advisory in ...

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First Frost of Season Reported in Seoul and Daejeon

[Science] :
Seoul, Daejeon and other inland areas experienced the first frost of the fall season Wednesday. In Seoul and Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, the first frost was observed two days earlier than last year and nine days later than average. Daejeon reported its first frost 16 days later than last year and nine ...

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Seoul City Campaigns to Promote Standardized Korean Dish Names in Foreign Languages

[Culture] :
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will run a campaign to promote standardized naming of Korean dishes in foreign languages. According to city officials on Thursday, the campaign, in cooperation with the Seoul Tourism Organization and the Korea Food Service Industry Association, is set to continue through ...

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Unionized Seoul Subway Workers to Vote Friday Whether to Launch Strike

[Economy] :
Unionized Seoul subway workers will vote on Friday to decide whether they should launch a general strike as labor and management of Seoul's city-run subway operator are facing difficulty in negotiating wages and new hires. According to Seoul Metro, which operates subway Lines One through Eight and ...

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'Preview in SEOUL 2022,' open at COEX from the 24th… A digital, eco-friendly, sustainable future of innovation unfolds!

Held on August 24 - 26 at COEX A Hall in Seoul… Local and international textile fashion companies as participants in 524 booths!




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Delivering Pro AV and Broadcasting Heart and Soul to Seoul

BZBGEAR and Kinoton Korea collaboration cuts shipping costs to customers in the area while delivering superior AV support and solutions across various industries.




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World's First AI Skin Diagnosis Beauty Platform 'IM TYPE' Experience Store Opens at DDP in Seoul, Korea

Attracts global visitors, showcasing K-beauty and offering personalized skincare solutions both online and in-store.




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Three Hi-Seoul companies participated in CES2023... "Creating global business through remarkable artificial intelligence technology!"

A Hi-Seoul Company is a promising small and medium-sized business in Seoul that has been certified since 2004 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Business Agency.




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Seoul Metropolitan Government hosts the largest-ever 'Seoul Pavilion' at CES 2024 with 18 innovation awards recipients

- 81 Seoul Startup companies participated in 'Eureka Park,' the national startup exhibition center at CES 2024 - Mayor Oh Se-hoon at the CES 2024 in Las Vegas on Jan. 9 (local time) Congratulated Innovative Companies




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Feed Your Seoul: Inaugural Colorado Korean Culture Festival Set to Dazzle Denver on September 23, 2023!

Get ready to FEED YOUR SEOUL at the inaugural Colorado Korean Culture Festival on September 23, 2023, from 11 am to 7 pm at Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus in Denver, CO!




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Seoul Mobility Show 2023 Unveils "The Blueprint for the Future of Mobility Industry" from March 31st at KINTEX, Welcoming 163 Companies and Institutions from 12 Countries!

The theme of the Show this year is "sustainable and smart mobility revolution," welcoming 163 companies and institutions in three sectors, namely Hardware, Software, and Service, from 12 countries.




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Opensignal: Seoul comes first in APAC cities for 5G reliability and consistency, Singapore is 5th

Is deploying 5G in Singapore necessarily easier just because we’re smaller? Here, the big cities come out to play. #5g #connectivity




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EWC to Honor Distinguished Alumni at International Conference in Seoul

EWC to Honor Distinguished Alumni at International Conference in Seoul EWC to Honor Distinguished Alumni at International Conference in Seoul
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Development Asia: Build Together, Benefit Together: Seoul’s Approach to Urban Development

Cities are engines of economic growth, generating over 80% of the global gross domestic product. As centers of innovation and technological development, they play a crucial role in creating jobs, driving commerce, and providing social services.




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South Korean actor Song Jae-rim dies at 39 in Seoul apartment

Song Jae-rim was found dead in his apartment on November 12.




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From Seoul to Busan, you can now hop on a K-Drama tour to explore South Korea

From the beaches of Pohang to the ivy-covered walls of Yonsei University in Seoul, many tourists enamoured by the Hallyu are choosing to explore South Korea and its culture through K-drama and K-pop tours




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What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.




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Seoul closes bars, clubs over fears of second coronavirus wave

Health authorities have warned of a further spike in infections.




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Seoul mayor orders bars, clubs shut after new Covid-19 cases in South Korea

South Korea's capital has ordered the closure of all clubs and bars after a burst of new cases sparked fears of a second coronavirus wave as President Moon Jae-in urged the public to remain vigilant.




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The Internet Economy on the Rise: Progress since the Seoul Declaration

This publication reviews progress made since 2008 and identifies areas for future work. It demonstrates that the Internet economy has now reached a point where it has become a new source of growth, with the potential to boost the whole economy, to foster innovation, competitiveness and user participation, and to contribute effectively to the prosperity of society as a whole.




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Seoul party district cluster of cases raises fears lockdown eased too soon

Social distancing reinstated as new cases are linked to one person who might have had contact with 1,500 others




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Seoul Shuts Down More Than 2,100 Nightclubs After Covid-19 Positive Man Visits Three

South Korea's had 18 new cases in 24 hours with all but one of them linked to a 29-year-old man who visited three clubs in Seoul's Itaewon district before testing.




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Seoul shuts down more than 2,100 nightclubs

South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or KCDC, said earlier in the day that 18 new cases were reported in the 24 hours to midnight Friday




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How to build a sharing city: the approaches of Milan and Seoul

Milan and Seoul are considered by many as pioneering examples of cities in promoting a sharing economy. A new study has analysed governance in these two cities, and concludes that they have both laid the right foundations for a sharing economy to develop. The researchers propose that while such economies carry risks, they are also able to benefit the economy, environment, and society.





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Flexpine Research Center, Specialized in Spinal Scoliosis, is Starting to Bloom in the Healthcare Innovation Park, Seoul National University Hospital Building in Bundang

A 3d printed medical device for real use




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Seoul Soft Signs Contract with Incheon Metropolitan City Bus Transport Business Association for ERP System... Getting Ready for Industry 4.0

Provide full support such as operation, personnel salary, material purchase, traffic accident, accounting and education for bus company work




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Seoul shuts down more than 2,100 nightclubs

South Korea's capital has shut down more than 2,100 nightclubs, hostess bars and discos after dozens of coronavirus infections were linked to club goers who went out last weekend as the country relaxed social distancing guidelines.




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Asia Today: Seoul shuts down more than 2,100 nightclubs


SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s capital has shut down more than 2,100 nightclubs, hostess bars and discos after dozens of coronavirus infections were linked to club goers who went out last weekend as the country relaxed social distancing guidelines. The measures imposed Saturday by Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon came after the national government […]




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Asia Today: Seoul shuts down more than 2,100 nightclubs


SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s capital has shut down more than 2,100 nightclubs, hostess bars and discos after dozens of coronavirus infections were linked to club goers who went out last weekend as the country relaxed social distancing guidelines. The measures imposed Saturday by Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon came after the national government […]




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Earl And The Steadies To Play In Seoul For "Back To The Retro" Party

One Of The Top Bassists In Canada, Earl Pereira Is Visiting Korea With Earl And The Steadies




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HBC Festival In Seoul, Celebrating The Art Of Live Music.

2019 Hae Bang Chon Fall Music Festival




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Plans for a Wu-Tang Clan theme park in Seoul

Jimmy S. Kang opens his laptop and shows the Wu-Tang theme park that he is negotiating in Seoul, which has special relevance to him as his family emigrated from South Korea when he was 4 years old.




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Discover: Seoul

Fans of spicy fermented cabbage from all over Korea flock to the Kimchi Museum in Seoul.




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2,000 bars shut in Seoul as 17 new coronavirus cases linked to one man

More than 2,100 nightclubs, hostess bars and discos in South Korea's capital have been shut after 18 new coronavirus cases - with all but one linked to a 29-year-old man.




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AT#157 - Travel to Seoul, South Korea

The Amateur Traveler talks to Rachel about Seoul, South Korea. Rachel is a college student from Hong Kong who studied in Seoul for the Summer. She talks about historic palaces, museums, customs and shopping in this city that she describes as a "kaleidoscope."




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AT#633 Travel to Seoul, South Korea

Hear about travel to Seoul, South Korea as the Amateur Traveler talks to Spencer Zentzch the CEO of Hacker Paradise about a city where he has live for 3 years over 6 different trips.




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Retro Console Paradise: A Look at Seoul's Video Game Alley

An underground stall in Seoul's Yongsan district holds one of the biggest classic video game malls you'll ever see. Take a tour through our photos.




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Night clubs and bars shut down in Seoul after new Covid-19 hotspot emerges in city’s main leisure district

Authorities have cracked down on Seoul’s night life after reports of a young clubber infecting people with Covid-19 in South Korea’s capital. The nation now fears a new wave of infections after easing social distancing rules.
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2012 EWC Media Conference in Seoul to Focus on Impact of New Media

The East-West Center is pleased to announce its 2012 International Media Conference, to be held June 22-24 in Seoul. The conference theme is “Networked News: How New Media is Shaping Stories in Asia and the Pacific.”

Online registration will open later this month. You will receive another announcement once registration is available. In the meantime, we encourage you to bookmark the conference site and subscribe to the conference RSS feed to keep up with event details as they develop.




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EWC to Honor Distinguished Alumni at International Conference in Seoul

HONOLULU (May 25, 2018) – The East-West Center has announced the names of EWC alumni, volunteers and alumni chapters that will be honored at the Center’s upcoming international alumni conference in Seoul, South Korea August 23-25. The honorees are being recognized for their outstanding personal accomplishments and service toward the Center’s mission of helping to promote better relations and understanding among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific and the United States.