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Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. (HMM) President Lee Suk-hui received the coveted Order of Industrial Merit Service, Gold Tower, for his contributions to the development of the domestic maritime industry since 1974. Lee has been credited with leading roles in helping the Korean maritime industry pos…
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The 17th Ocean Day anniversary event took place at the Korean Pavilion of Expo 2012 Yeosu on May 31.Approximately 1,000 people attend the anniversary event held under the theme “Our Sea Meets the World.” Among those on hand were Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik; Minister of Land, Transport and Maritim…
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Approximately 1,500 people from governments, international organizations, NGOs, business, and marine experts in East Asia will assemble in Changwon, Korea, to participate in the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2012.The EAS Congress is a pioneering region-wide platform for capacity building, strategic…
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Representatives from 190 countries assembled in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Rio+20 Summit, also known as the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development from June 20-22. President Lee Myung-bak, Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan, Ministry of Strategy and Finance Minister Bahk Jae-wan, and …
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Korea Radwaste Management Corp. (KRMC) is engaged in active corporate culture innovation under the leadership of KRMC President Song Myung-jae. As traditional music sounded through the public address system of the KRMC head office in Gyeongju City at 5 p.m. on April 30, hard-working KRMC staff …
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Korea Electrical Safety Corp. (KESCO) has turned to long-term efforts to realize its new safety management system of taking preventive measures to ensure sustainable growth, shifting from the hitherto post-disaster management regime of restoration. KESCO is also striving to make inroads into th…
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Chief Joo Young-jin of the National Assembly Budget Office led a delegation from his office to the 4th Meeting of OECD Parliamentary Budget Officials in Paris, France, as well as visited Spain from Feb. 22 to March 2. Members of the delegation learned about the execution of parliamentary budget…
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The government plans to open the operation of the high-speed KTX railway to the private sector to lower prices and enhance services,” said Kwon, Do-Youp, Minister of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (MLTM). “It has nothing to do with the restructuring of ownership, such as nationalization…
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The two countries agree to work together in the area of human resources developmentPresident Lee Myung-bak made a historic visit to Myanmar and held talks with Myanmar President Thein Sein in the Myanmar capital of Nay Pyi Taw on May 14. The trip is the first state visit by a South Korean presi…
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The leaders of South Korea, China, and Japan signed a trilateral investment guarantee treaty while reaching agreement to make preparations for the launch of negotiations on a three-way free trade agreement within this year during their talks in Beijing on May 14.South Korean President Lee Myung-bak,…
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Chairman Kim Ki-moon of Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business (KBIZ) poses with President & CEO Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah of Dubai Chambers after they discussed ways of promoting exchanges and cooperation at Dubai Chambers on Feb. 7. (Ph…
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Amorepacific Group logged 4,259.9 billion won in sales and 249.3 billion won in operating profit last year. The figures represent a 5.9 percent year-on-year rise and a 64 percent year-on-year jump compared to 2023. The high growth rate of t…
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A view of the redesigned Genesis GV60 whose sale was launched in Korea on March 6. (Photo: Hyundai Motor)Sales of the redesigned Genesis GV60 in Korea started on March 6, showcasing more power and state-of-the-art luxury features.It’s the first time…
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A view of “Bibigo Yugjeubgadeug Mandu,” stuffed with chunks of meat and vegetables, and products of the instant rice brand “Hetbahn Sotbahn,” released by CJ Cheiljedang. (Photos: CJ Cheiljedang)CJ Cheiljedang released “Bibigo Yugjeubgadeug Mandu…
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