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Message from Saudi Embassy on National Day
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

By Saleh Kh. Alfaiz, Charge d' Affaires at Saudi Embassy

On this auspicious occasion marking the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I would like to express my profound appreciation to the Korea IT Times for the courtesy accorded to me to be able to convey my sincerest greetings of friendship to the Korean people. 

Two Old Kingdoms Growing Together
Friday, May 8th, 2009
Norway is an old kingdom, but new as a modern nation-state. As a modern welfare state with a high standard of living, the country is known as a society of socio-economic equality.
Authentic Cuisine from the Opposite End of the Silk Road
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Alsaba is perhaps like nothing you have seen before in Itaewon, or even in Korea. When most people think of Pakistani food in a foreigners district, the image they might get is that of a typical Indian-style establishment, with pictures of the Taj Mahal on the wall, full of non- Koreans speaking loudly in English. But nothing could be further from the truth.
Making Up for Lost Time
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
March 23 is the National Day of Pakistan, marking the historic Pakistan Resolution which was passed in Lahore in 1940. The Korea IT Times took this opportunity to stop by the Pakistani embassy and visit with Murad Ali, the Ambassador of Pakistan to the Republic of Korea, and to talk about national holidays, the IT industry, and international trade relations.
Good Partner for the New Age
Friday, January 16th, 2009

The following message was contributed to the Korea IT Times by Kim Wan-hee, Honorary Consul of Guyana to Korea, Chairman of the Korea Importers Association and Trico International Ltd., on the occasion of the National Day of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana - Ed.

I sincerely congratulate the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on its 39th anniversary.

Increasing Strong, Historical Cooperation
Friday, January 16th, 2009
Republic Day in India is coming up on the 26th of January, so the Korea IT Times visited Skand R. Tayal, Ambassador of India, at the embassy to speak about Republic Day, Indian IT, and Korea-India cooperation. Also, we sought to answer the age-old question - why is India so successful in information technology?
Ambassador celebrates the continued development of historical and economic cooperation
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Message by Deniz Ozmen, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the 85th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic of Turkey - Ed.

In Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Korea and Tuvalu
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

The following message was contributed to The Korea IT Times by Kim Seung-ho, Honorary Consul General of the Tuvalu in Seoul and chairman of Boryung Group on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Tuvalu and Korea.-ED.

Turkey commemorates past, while future shines brightly
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

The following article was contributed by Park Sa-ick, Honorary Consul General of Turkey in Busan and the Chairman & CEO of KyungBoo on the occasion of the Turkey National Day on Oct. 29. - Ed.

 

Foreign Policy Based on Similar Principles
Sunday, November 4th, 2007

At the beginning of the 20th Century, the Turkish people bravely fought a War of Independence to preserve their sovereignty and independence under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and founded the Republic of Turkey on 29 October 1923. This year, the Turkish Republic is celebrating the 84th anniversary of her establishment.

Turkey attaches great importance to her relations with the Republic of Korea which has a foreign policy based on similar principles. On 11 August 1949, Turkey recognized Republic of Korea.

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Policy

Korean Government Steers ‘Right’ for 2010
Monday, January 4th, 2010

There are many ways of doing a rain check for the year 2010. One can observe the clouds to see which way the majority is tilting towards, feel the gushing winds and see what the media has to say, or one can simply see what the government has to say about the following year. With all the speculation about what has to happen in 2010, the government certainly seems firm about their plans and policies that will lead to economic development, better living standards, and overall just do a better job putting food on the table for everyone.

 

Biosimilars

SMBA Pushes for Creation of 200,000 Jobs in Small and Medium Business Sector in 2010
Monday, January 4th, 2010

Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA) is making a strong push for creation of 200,000 jobs in the small and medium business sector in 2010, a top official of the SMBA said.

New Investments to Start Growth Engine for 2010
Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Since the global economic crisis, countries around the globe have experienced an economic recession with high unemployment rate. However, many experts believe the recession is almost over. The government, associations and many companies are ready to make investments in new fields with high potentials.

700 billion won new growth fund investment will help the small and medium size companies.

All Bad R&D Projects to be Eliminated
Thursday, October 1st, 2009

The new Minister of Knowledge Economy, Choi Kyung-hwan, addressed R&D business reform.

A high official meeting of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy was held at the Gwacheon Government Complex on September 29th. One notable thing Choi said during the meeting was, "You should not go from Seoul to Busan without any stops," reconfirming the initiative to remove all bad R&D projects through mid-term evaluations. Since his speech at the inaugural address on 21st of last month, this is his third time emphasizing R&D reform in public. One of the high officials who attended the meeting said, "It is his firm determination to achieve  R&D structure reform."

Gov't to Open Comprehensive Brain Research Center in 2013
Thursday, October 1st, 2009

A comprehensive brain research center will open in 2013. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology said on Sept. 30 that it has finalized a plan to establish a Korea Brain Research Center (tentatively named) which will play a leading role in conducting comprehensive research on various cerebral diseases and convergence research on the brain in preparation for an aging society.

This brain research center is expected to emerge as a convergence research Mecca encompassing brain medical science, IT and natural sciences, and as a laboratory of brain science.

President Lee Myung-bak Appoints Next Prime Minister
Thursday, October 1st, 2009

On September 29, 2009, President Lee Myung-bak appointed Chung Woon-chan as the new Prime Minister. At the ceremony the President said, "If you work hard with sincerity, it will be keenly felt by the country. Let's join hands together to make this happen."

Gyeonggi Province to Develop Gwanggyo Techno Valley as Science Cluster
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

The Gyeonggi provincial government has decided to develop Gwanggyo Techno Valley as Korea's leading science and technology cluster.

A ceremony was held at Gwanggyo Techno Valley on Sept. 22, where Gyeonggi Province declared its vision to turn the valley into a mecca of state of the art science and announced a brand integration.

Gov't to Build Intelligent SOC from 2010
Monday, September 21st, 2009

In 2010 the government will launch a project to build an intelligent infrastructure in which 18 major social overhead capital resources, such as transportation, logistics, electric power, and energy, will be combined with information technology.

South Korea Boosting Medical Tourism
Friday, September 18th, 2009

The South Korean government announced medical tourism as one of its 17 next-generation growth engines. It set the goal to create a medical tourism boom following countries such as Thailand, Singapore and India.

New Developments in Korea-Africa Cooperation
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

The 2009 Korea-Africa Industry Cooperation Forum was held at the Renaissance Hotel on Sep. 9. Senior government officials from Kenya, Zambia, Ghana, and other countries attended the forum to discuss the bilateral industrial partnership with Korea.

FCC Studies Korea's Broadband Network Construction Policies
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

The Korea Communications Commission (Chairman Choi See-Joong) announced that they spoke about the present condition of Korea's broadband network construction and policy direction with the TF team leader of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the US.  He was on a visit to Korea on September 14, 2009.

Intelligent Home-Service Business Model Coming Online
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

An Intelligent Home-Service Business Model is going to start with normal houses.

5-Point Strategy for IT Development Unveiled
Monday, September 7th, 2009

"It's important for enterprises to make a preemptive investment, while it's also important to be prudent in a crisis," said President Lee Myung-bak. He particularly reiterated the importance of expanding civilian investment in the IT industry.

New PM, Knowledge Economy Minister Nominated
Friday, September 4th, 2009

Chung Un-chan, a former Seoul National University (SNU) president, was designated as the Prime Minister yesterday in a cabinet reshuffle. Lee Myung-bak, President of Korea, also nominated 6 new ministers to promote his economic and political agendas.

Korea, China, Japan Power and Electric Companies Come Together
Friday, September 4th, 2009

The 3 countries of Korea, China, and Japan are creating a joint market to share information in order to prevent power plant accidents.  Each of the countries has experienced accidents with power plants in their own lands.

Former Korean President Kim Dae-jung Passes Away
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Important historical figure Kim Dae-jung, former president of the Republic of Korea, passed away today.  He is best known for winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000 for seeking reconciliation with North Korea.  He was 85.  A hospital official where he was being treated for pneumonia said that he died of heart failure.

Korea, India Sign Cautious FTA
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

All the pieces were there - the photo-snapping reporters, the big book of agreements, and flags, the pens.  Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jong-hoon signed their respective copies of the agreement, and then posed with glasses

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