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Hansik globalization project 'utter failure'
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- The National Assembly Budget Office on Sunday admitted that the "Globalization of Hansik" program had failed and needed major revision, dealing a blow to the pet project of former first lady Kim Yoon-ok, who dreamed that...Tags: Seafood and Fishing Industry, Globalization, Aquaculture, Germany, Manhattan (New York City)
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For South Korea, no respect, no Kaesong
It's time for South Korea to face facts: The Kaesong experiment has failed. The ideologically motivated joint business venture with North Korea known as the Kaesong industrial complex is not economically viable, nor has it achieved any of its political...
Tags: Pyongyang (North Korea), Human Rights, Heritage Foundation, Park Geun-hye, Blackmail and Extortion
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Fiery seas, sacred war: North Korea's blustery history
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will burn like a "sea of fire." Seoul's "rat-like" president will be struck with a "bolt of lightning." The country's media companies will be blown up in missile strikes. North Korea has fired off many...Tags: Pyongyang (North Korea), Petroleum Industry, The New York Times, Weaponry, Korean War (1950-1953)
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White House pushes for new sanctions on North Korea
This post has been corrected, as indicated below.WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration Tuesday called on the United Nations to tighten international sanctions against North Korea in response to that country's third and most powerful nuclear test, but administration officials argued that the new leaders...Tags: John Kerry, Pyongyang (North Korea), State of the Union Address, China, Amnesty International
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Chevrolet Sonic tells story of Detroit comeback
AP Auto WritersDETROIT (AP) — When the word reached the Orion Assembly Plant, it spread along the serpentine assembly line like news of a death or natural disaster: General Motors, the biggest automaker in the world, had filed for bankruptcy protection. On...Tags: United Auto Workers, Ronald Reagan, Health and Safety at Work, Unemployment, Health Insurance Cost
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East Asian elections over but territorial disputes still simmer
Muscle-flexing over the archipelago of disputed islands in East Asian seas featured prominently in the political campaigns that have brought forth new leaders for China, Japan and South Korea. But don’t expect an end to the posturing and...
Tags: Japan, Seafood and Fishing Industry, China, World War II (1939-1945), Petroleum Industry
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North Korea Raises Fears with Successful Rocket Launch
CNNHONG KONG -- Eight months ago, the international community stifled a snigger when North Korea's hyped rocket launch ended with a fizzle. At the time, Pyongyang surprised just about everyone by actually admitting its failure, a departure from previous...Tags: Japan, Pyongyang (North Korea), Pacific Ocean, Heritage Foundation, China
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North Korea threatens South Korea ahead of attack anniversary
Nearly two years after North Korea bombarded a South Korean island with deadly fire, it threatened Wednesday to strike again as South Korea plans military drills and memorial ceremonies on the attack anniversary. The North Korean assault on Yeonpyeong...
Tags: Wars and Interventions, South Korea, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Political Fundraising
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China-U.S. power play at core of East Asian island disputes
World NowAt first glance, it seems to make little sense that China and U.S. allies in the Western Pacific would dredge up old fights over uninhabitable islands, provoking nationalist protests, diplomatic rifts and a threat of violent confrontation in a strategic... -
North Korea is willing to accept aid from South Korea, officials say
World NowNorth Korea is willing to accept aid from South Korea after devastating floods left scores dead and tens of thousands homeless, South Korean officials said Monday. But exactly what the country will get and how has yet to be decided. If the two countries... -
Court deals blow to South Korean law outing Internet users
World NowSouth Koreans should not have to identify themselves before weighing in on online message boards and using other websites, a constitutional court ruled Thursday, dealing a blow to a law curbing Internet anonymity.... -
South Korea unveils missiles, says can hit any North Korea target
World NowAfter a failed North Korean rocket launch that upset and unsettled the region, South Korea showed off new cruise missiles to reporters, boasting that they could hit any target in North Korea....
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