News
 International
 National
 Embassy News
 Arts & Living
 Business
 Travel & Hotel
 Taekwondo
 Media
 Letters to Editor
 Photo Gallery
 Cartoons/Comics/Humor
 News Media Link
 TV Schedule Link
 News English New
 Life
 Flea Market
 Moving & Packaging
 Hospitals & Clinics
 Religious Service
 Korean Classes
 Korean Weather
 Housing
 Real Estate
 Home Stay
 Room Mate
 Job
 English Teaching
 Translation/Writing
 Job Offered/Wanted
 Business
 Foreign Exchanges
 Korean Stock
 Business Center
 PR & Ads
 Hotel Lounge
 Entertainment
 Arts & Performances
 Restaurants & Bars
 Tour & Travel
 Shopping Guide
 Community
 Foreign Missions
 Community Groups
 Bulletin Board
 PenPal/Friendship
 Volunteers
 Foreign Workers
 Useful Services
 
American Target — Terrorism or Islam?
By Tanveer Jafri
Contributing Writer
Terror or terrorism is one of the oldest disasters on the earth. It can be said that this system named terrorism is, for the centuries, here on this earth. But there have always been differences to define it ...

Special Report
"Airmart" Leads Discount Air Travel Mart

CEO & Its Founder Kim Bong-Man Focuses on Best Price, Steady Service in Time of Breakneck Competition
"Airmart" Travel Agency may not be known to everybody in the tour and travel businesses but among the low-budget travelers including back-pack travelers and group tourists. Headed by President Kim Bong- ...

Scaling Up of MPOWER Tobacco Control Strategies in S. Korea
By Bobby Ramakant
Asian Correspondent
South Korea and other countries in the world need to scale up the cost-effective, proven and WHO recommended strategies to reduce the number of deaths attributed to tobacco use. The World Health ...

Condemnation Pours on Burmese Junta as Suu Kyi's Detention Continues
Special Contribution
By Nava Thakuria
Reporting from Bloomington, USA
Soon after the declaration of the extension of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest by the Burmese junta, the condemnation poured on the military rulers from the world communities. From the United ...

German Amb. Baas' address
"German World 2008" Kicks Off at COEX May 29

50 Firms Attend High Tech, Lifestyle, & Science Fair
By Ted Gim
Staff Reporter
The Korean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (KGCCI) hosts "German World 2008" from May 29 — June 1, 2008 at the Indian Hall in the COEX Exhibition Center in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu ...

Jinju Celebrates 7th Annual Nongae Festival
Citizens, Tourists Honor Patriotic Gisaeng on Nam River
By Elise Yoon
Staff Reporter
Each year the city of Jinju in Gyeongnam Province celebrates several major festivals including the Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival, the Gaecheon Art Festival, and the Traditional Masked Dance ...

Amb. Alcorta Marks Argentina's National Day
Reception in Seoul Draws Hundreds of VIP Guests
By Ted Gim
Staff Reporter
Argentine Ambassador to Seoul Alfredo Alcorta and his wife Mrs. Magdalena Tedin Uriburuat hosted a reception at the Shilla Hotel in SeouI on May 27, 2008 on the occasion of the 198th National Day of the ...

US Woman, Prounounced Dead, Comes Alive
59-Year-Old Woman Wakes Up after 17-Hour Death
By Catherine Elsworth in Los Angeles
A midde-aged American woman was pronounced dead but woke up from 17-hour brain dead as she was taken off life support. Doctors call it a miracle, British newspaper Daily Telegraph reported on May 26, ...

S. Korea: Hardest Worker of OECD Members
Koreans Work 966 Hours More Than Dutch Per Year
South Korea was found to be the hardest working country among the 32 OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) member countries, a preeminent biweekly business ...

US Presidential Candidate against Trade with South Korea
US Sen. Barack Obama Signs Letter of Protest
By Tiffini Brock
Writer/Editor
Democratic presidential front-runner Barack Obama in a letter released on Friday warned of a major fight over a free trade agreement with South Korea if President George W. Bush sends it to the U.S ...

Envoys' Wives Raise Funds for Local Charities
On May 22, 2008 the spouses of the heads of missions to South Korea hosted the fourth annual "Parade of Nations" diplomatic charity event. The gala was held at the Hyatt's Grand Ballroom in Hannam-dong ...

Seoul Mayor Oh Swims in Han River at Triathlon
The ¡°2008 Seoul International Triathlon Asian Cup¡± was held at the Han River in Seoul on May 25 (Sunday), 2008 with more than 1,000 people participating in South Korea¡¯s first international triathlon ...

Gram Pradhans Getting Impatient with Social Audit
On the second day of social audit of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) by a group of citizens in the Miyaganj Block of Unnao District the Gram Pradhans continued to create ...

New Mexico Gov. Richardson: Best USA Secretary of State 2008
Everyone recognizes the endangered perception of the USA in every international context. We are inviting ongoing trouble by allowing the most powerful USA corporations to entirely manipulate many ...

Understanding God in Reformed Theology
How do we as Christians reconcile the freedom of man's will with God's sovereign and unmerited grace in salvation? Many Christians will give God all the credit and glory for the payment of their sins at Calvary ...

Drop the F Word
Gram Pradhans Tried to Disrupt the Citizen's Social Audit
Algeria's Ex-Foreign Minister Mohammed Bedjaoui Visits South Korea for a Week
Visitor Arrivals in RP Reached 858,244 in the First Quarter of 2008
American-Assamese Preparing White Paper on One-Horned Rhino
Amb. Santhananaban Greets New Diplomats
American Boy Dead at Public Bath in S. Korea
Citizen's Social Audit Exposes: "Where Trees Are Planted before They Are Purchased"
Indian Tolerance: A Curt Reply for Terrorists
The Bushes and Hitler's Appeasement
W Seoul-Walkerhill's "Place 24" Offers Series of Themed Dishes Matching with Wines
"Winning the Game of Life"
Serbian National Day at Namiseom
Citizens Conducting Social Audit of Government Schemes in India
Beach Volleyball Lands in Seoul
"Grand Canal Project Should Not Be Hurried"
Yonsei Shows Its Spirit at Akaraka Spring Fest
The Spotlight Comedy Club Hosts at Itaewon Wine Bar
WTF Signs Agreement on Taekwondo Poomsae with Belgrade 2009 Universiade OC
7th WTF World Junior Taekwondo Championships Wrap Up in Izmir, Turkey
1st Nat'l Toastmasters Conference to Be Held
Why America Doesn't Need Foreign Oil
Kanpur Land-Sharks Intimidate RTI Activist by Fabricating False Charges
Tongyeong's Yokji Islet Hails Weary Urbanites
Spectacular UN Vesak Celebrations Begin in Hanoi
US Girl Who Lived in Korea Wins Scholarship
'You Can Control Your Asthma': Dr. Nils Billo
Race, Differences between US, and Fixation
Will Indian Government Arrest Those Who Discuss Gov't Decisions?
River Linking Project of India -- Expectations
World Publics Say Governments Should Be More Responsive to the Will of the People
Kabinett to Feature Comedy, Special Menu, More
Buddha¡¯s Birthday Celebrated in Seoul
A Foreign Take on a Korean Buddhist Custom
4th Annual "Parade of Nations" Charity Event
Elderly Suicide Snowballs in S. Korea: Statistics
More Anti-Lee Myung-Bak Protests Continue
India Not At Cannes
Super Star Amitabh Bachchan Nationalist, Not Regionalist
Assam Government Bows Down to Public Outrages
The Woman Who Couldn't Become President
Zimbabwe: From Africa's Breadbasket to Its Basket Case
WTF's General Assembly in Turkey Unanimously Adopts 2009 World Anti-Doping Code
ÀÌ´ëÅë·É ¹ÎÀÇ¿Í ¾ð·ÐÀ» Áø½ÉÀ¸·Î Á¸ÁßÇØ¾ß
US Diplomat Receives Key N. Korean Nuclear Documents
Itaewon Winery to Hold Special Comedy Night
Seoul City to Host Foreign Business Seminar
Lecture on Effects of Environmental Disasters on Agriculture to Be Held at Ewha University
Asthma Control Is Appalling in Most Countries
China Olympics, Tibet Torture, Coca-Cola Profits
No "Miracle Solutions" for Zimbabwe
U.S. Reasserts its Beef is Safe
Free Press, Access to Information Vital for Development, Top UN Oficials Stress
Mouse Adult Stem Cells Developed into Heart and Blood Cells
Failures of US-led War on Terror Bolstering Legitimacy of Somali, Afghan Extremists
Arirang TV Hosts Tourism Director of RP Department of Tourism
Nepal -- End of Kingship & Rise of Maoism
May Is Time When Philippine Festivals in High Gear
TAT Launches Amazing Experience Video Contest, Thailand Portfolio Project
S. Africa Marks Freedom Day with Reception
After 1.5 Years, Right-to-Information Act Provides Relief to Unnao Residents
Why Genetic Similarities Don't Prove Evolution!
Shia-Sunni Unity for World Peace
Cannes Line-Up
Colossal Squid Is Defrosted in Wellington
South Korea to Deport Chinese Torch Relay Attackers
Sutera Harbour Hails Locals to Kota Kinabalu
Koreans Come in Droves for English Classes
CLED Leads Food Waste Treatment Industry
"Stem Cell" Award to Be Given in Symposium
S. Africa's Culcural Desgin Exhibit at COEX Mall
2-Week-Old Twins Overdosed by 1,000 Times
Too Stupid Question for Chinese Envoy?
Greater Resources and Stronger Political Commitment Critical in Tackling Malaria: WHO
A Walk along Cheonggyecheon on Occasion of BBB's 5th Anniversary
Silent Slaughter: Failing the Hmong
Oil Needs to Be Replaced as Energy Source
German School Seoul Goes International
Democracy Weeps in Nandigram: NHRC and NCW Urged to Act
POSCO Not Driven by Philanthropy But Shrewd Planning to Compensate Displaced Farmers
Amb. Schoeman Meets with Local Journalists
WTF to Launch ¡®Taekwondo Peace Corps' Project in July 2008
Reedley, Dinuba Honor Korean Legacy
Iraq War: Who Lost, Al-Qaeda or Iraqi People
"Peruvian Footballers" Enter US as Illegal Aliens
Samsung's Lee to Resign over Corruption Scandal
Czech Brewery Takes on South Korea
Canada's Korean War Veterans Visit Seoul
UAE Envoy's Wife Finds True Sprit of Korea
Int'l Counter-Narcotics Policy in Afghanistan Victimizes the Poorest, Fuels Armed Resistance
What Role Obama's White Mother Played?
Gloomy Days Ahead for Asia's Housing Markets
High-powered Trade Mission from Cebu, RP Arrives Here
MOU Inked to Allow S. Koreans Visa-Free Travel to US
Putin to Wed 24-Year-Old Ex-Rhythmic Gymnast
Enforcement of Tobacco Ban in Prisons Uphill Task in India
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Is Host-venue for the 2nd Annual Bali Int'l Triathlon
Open Letter to UN Sec. Gen. Ban Ki-Moon
Afghans Want Sen. Obama for US President
Ex-President Kim Dae-Jung Visits Portland, Ore.
Colors & Flavors of Malaysia to Be Celebrated
Modern Women, Traditional Men in Taiwan
Gorbachev Asked to Lead Next USA President Out of Iraq Conflict
S. Korea's Bulldozer President Lee Myung-Bak on CNN's Talk Asia
Bikini Corals Recover from Atomic Blast
Erosion of Support for Free Market System: Global Poll
April Festival Seoul 2008 to Showcase Modern Paintings of Mongolia
Traditional UAE Costume Introduced to Korean Costume Specialists
Malaysia Is One of 5 Medical Tourism Spots
Two South Korean Women Found Dead on Larn Island, Thailand
Do Corporations Owe Anything To Society?
Malaysia Opens Islamic Civilisation Park
Tiger Needs Major Comeback
WTF Holds 3rd Sanction Committee Meeting in Rome, Italy
Àü¼³ÀÇ ¸í¹è¿ì Charlton Heston Ÿ°è
S. Korean Ruling Party Wins Assembly Majority
POSCO Project Is Not an Unquestionable Boon for India
Sarabjit's Release May Prove a Milestone
Displaced People in India Announce a Massive Demonstration
Government & Organized Crime, A History of Co-existence
Taiwan Helps Korean Animal Rights Groups
South Korea's 1st Astronaut Lifts Off Into Space
Incest Dad, Daughter Live as Couple, Have Child
Burj Dubai, World's Tallest Man-made Structure
Climate Change Has Implications on Public Health
Naomi Campbell Bailed after Arrest
Surgical Clamps Left inside Man's Abdomen
Global Views of USA Improve
CNN to Air 2 Special Programs on Jackie Chan
Screening "Mistaken Identity -- A 9/11 Story"
Prague Fastly Becoming Hot Spot for Koreans
Aussie Minister Tony Burke to Speak at ANZCCK
WTF Signs Global Partnership with Macquarie
Philippines Becomes ESL Destination
Call for Restraint in Thailand's New Drug Control Policy
Shaky Start to Druk Democracy
US Support to Tibet Movement: A Blessing or a Curse?
Ewha Students to Stage "By the Bog of Cats"
Why Obama Won't Separate From His Pastor
Wed to Strangers, Vietnamese Wives Build Korean Lives
Ban Ki-Moon Condemns Dutch Anti-Islamic Film
India and Burma Push Joint Project
Orissa in India: An Economic Scam Brewing?
Korea's Bulldozer Must Clean Up the Chaebol
North Korea Test-Launches Missiles
Governments Should Act to Prevent Racism
World to Watch Vesak in Vietnam
Writer Taslima Nasreen Forced Out of India
Who Will Pay US$ 80 Billion to Halve the No. of People without Basic Sanitation?
Bhutan Turns Democratic
1st Auditions for Major UK Acting School
Theatre Seoul Presents TEETH in April
What Exactly Is a Pundit Anyway?
2nd PhilKoTex in Manila Turns Successful
Seoul Moves to Classify Dogs As Livestock
Can South Korea Stop Drug-resistant TB Too?
'Olympic Boycott Should Not Be Ruled Out'
Bush Sees Ma Victory as 'Fresh Opportunity' for Taiwan Strait
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi to Dalai Lama's Defence
African Union Dull under Spotlight




Back to the Top


ST News Bulletin
Photo News
Fashion Images
Embassy Events
Modern Dental Clinic: Dr Seo Hong-Seok
Dentist Treats Aliens as Friends
Dr. Seo Hong-Seok of Modern Dental Clinic in UN Village is more active than any other medical personality in Seoul's diplomatic community. He spends more time on sports including extreme ones than any other medical experts known to the foreign community in Seoul. Dr. Seo spends all but office hours on all kinds of sports including motorcycling, hang gliding, ...more
Mr. Lawrence Liew Kok Cheon
at Helm of Qatar Airways in Seoul
Mr. Lawrence Liew Kok Cheon, Korea area manager of Qatar Airways, is one of the airline experts with plenty of experience in airline management and marketing. After dedicating decades of his life to Singapore Airlines Mr. Liew took up his top position as Qatar Airways' Seoul area manager at the start of the year 2006. The Seoul Times recently met ...more
Asia Watch by George Zhibin Gu
Federation:
The Best Choice for Taiwan & China
The realities between Taiwan and mainland China are 'economically hot, politically cold.' Their ever-increasing economic ties demand far better political relations. One highly feasible resolution is a 'federation.' Would it work? The answer: economically, the time is right; politically, it is only few steps ... more
Other Articles by George Zhibin Gu
    Book Review -- China¡¯s Global ...
    China & India: Can They Do Better ...
    Japan & China: What¡¯s Really at ...
    The Coming Age of Chinese ...
Learning Languages the Easy Way?
The ad stated you could learn Spanish, French, or Japanese or other foreign languages in the time it takes to listen to a few CDs for the very low cost of less than $20.00. Maybe. It all depends on the meaning of learning a language. What will you be able to do after listening to a few CDs? No much in all likelihood. ... more
Other Articles by Domenico Maceri
    Jesus and Illegal Immigrants?
    US Border Enforcement Bil Too Tough, ...
    Freedom of Speech in English Only?
    Bilingual Education: Parents Know Best
    The GOP: No Guest Worker Program?
SOUTH ASIA MONITOR BY B. GAUTAM
"Kashmir":
A Never Ending Thorny Issue
India and Pakistan are still holding on to their own rigid positions. India keeps harping that Kashmir can only be one of a list of subjects to be discussed. Pakistan disagrees and argues that Kashmir is a central issue which has to be tackled first. The two countries have fought four wars ... more
Other Articles by Gautaman Bhaskaran
    India Not At Cannes
    Cannes Line-Up
    Writer Taslima Nasreen Forced Out of ...
    India Inspires World Fashion
    Mills & Boon
Getway with John Hagan
Harry Lime's Vienna
So what if it is the city of Mozart, Strauss, Haydn, Beethoven, Klimt, the majestic Schonbrunn Palace, the exquisite baroque Belvedere, and all the glories of Hapsburg indulgence! Call me a lowbrow , a philistine if you like, but I wasnt lured ... more
Other Articles by John Hagan
    Crowning Glory
    A Home with Art in Vienna
    Sizzling Islington
    Hong Kong -- Attractions and Alarms
    Viennese Haven
Markets in Seoul
Dongdaemun, Namdaemun Popular Markets
Along with Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market is one of the oldest and best- known markets in South Korea. Located in nearly center area of Seoul city Great East Gate (Dongdaemun) Market is getting most popular ...more
Middle East News by Yasser Moailek
Gazan Weapons Dealer Reveals All
Rafah City resident Abu Mohammed whipped out his modern mobile phone and quickly dialed a number, before starting a concise conversation with the other side. "Hello. Please send me 750 watermelons and five crutches, and make that fast," Abu Mohammed ... more
Other Articles by Yasser AbuMoailek
    Korean FM's Visit to Palestine ...
    Heated Campaigning But Friendly ...
    "Reform and Change" Wins Hamas ...
    Tunneling as a Life in Rafah, Gaza ...
    Abu Mazen Liked by US, Israel as ...
THIRD WORLDER By Rolando Fuertes Jr.
Shisha: An Arab Delight, a Taste of Home
MANAMA, Bahrain ? An Arab man leans back in his chair as he blows smoke rings in the air. The smell of apple is much like the scent of baking an apple over a wood fire. So thick is the smell of apple tobacco inside the coffee shop you can almost taste it as it escapes ... more
Other Articles by Rolando M. Fuertes Jr.
    Third Worlder: "World, Read My ...
    Arab Countries Burdened with ...
    Women Empowerment Must Start at ...
    Obesity in Arab World Is on Rise
Tragedy in Sudan
Is Appalling Atrocity Genocide?