Province-level divisions of South Korea

PyeongChang Peace Forum 2020 Will Be Held to Mark Second Anniversary of PyeongChang 2018 Games

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

The PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation will hold PyeongChang Peace Forum 2020 (PPF 2020) at PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center in Gangwon Province from Feb. 9 to 11.

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  • The PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation will hold PyeongChang Peace Forum 2020 (PPF 2020) at PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center in Gangwon Province from Feb. 9 to 11.
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    The PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation will hold PyeongChang Peace Forum 2020 at PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center in Gangwon Province from Feb. 9 to 11.
  • PyeongChang Peace Forum 2020 is a global forum led by peace creators and peace builders involved in sports and sustainable development.
  • PyeongChang Peace Forum 2020 is a global forum led by peace creators and peace builders involved in sports and sustainable development.

AURAK Hosts Visit by South Korean Students

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The International Students Programs of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted a visit by a group of students from Keimyung University, based in Daegu, South Korea.

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  • The International Students Programs of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted a visit by a group of students from Keimyung University, based in Daegu, South Korea.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200115005368/en/
    AURAK hosted a visit by students from Keimyung University, South Korea (Photo: AETOSWire)
    During their visit to AURAK, the group of 20 students, one professor and two staff had the opportunity to learn more about the university and the UAEs culture.
  • They also met a group of AURAK graduate and undergraduate students who shared an interest in the arts, culture, language and traditions of South Korea.
  • In 2019, AURAK concluded a partnership agreement with Sungkyun Kwan University, which is also based in the South Korean capital.

Konkuk University-One Asia Convention, “Community Education Is More Important in Times of Division and Conflict”

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

One Asia Convention Seoul 2019, organized by Konkuk University and the One Asia Foundation and sponsored by the Seoul City, was held at Lotte Hotel Seoul on August 5th to 6th.

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  • One Asia Convention Seoul 2019, organized by Konkuk University and the One Asia Foundation and sponsored by the Seoul City, was held at Lotte Hotel Seoul on August 5th to 6th.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190808005329/en/
    One Asia Convention Seoul 2019, organized by Konkuk University and the One Asia Foundation and sponsored by the Seoul City, was held at Lotte Hotel Seoul on August 5th to 6th.
  • In early August of each year, the One Asia Foundation invites professors from universities that have the lecture Asian Community', to cities in Asia to share their research results and teaching experiences, and to discuss better ways for the Asian community.
  • It is an event where professors and experts from all over Asia gather to exchange and share knowledge and information.

Seoul National University, KAIST and POSTECH top Reuters fourth annual ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

NEW YORK, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korea's Seoul National University, KAIST and POSTECH top Reuters fourth annual ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities, which list identifies and ranks the educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries.

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  • NEW YORK, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korea's Seoul National University, KAIST and POSTECH top Reuters fourth annual ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities, which list identifies and ranks the educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries.
  • The ranking, compiled by Reuters in partnership with Clarivate Analytics, found that SNU researchers consistently produced a high volume of patents, and their research is frequently cited by scientists throughout Asia and around the world.
  • Rounding out the rest of the top five schools in Asia are Korea's POSTECH, which held onto third.
  • For more on the Reuters Top 100, including a detailed methodology and profiles of the universities, visit https://tmsnrt.rs/2RDSziC .

Seoul National University, KAIST and POSTECH top Reuters fourth annual ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

NEW YORK, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korea's Seoul National University, KAIST and POSTECH top Reuters fourth annual ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities, which list identifies and ranks the educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries.

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  • NEW YORK, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korea's Seoul National University, KAIST and POSTECH top Reuters fourth annual ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities, which list identifies and ranks the educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries.
  • The ranking, compiled by Reuters in partnership with Clarivate Analytics, found that SNU researchers consistently produced a high volume of patents, and their research is frequently cited by scientists throughout Asia and around the world.
  • Rounding out the rest of the top five schools in Asia are Korea's POSTECH, which held onto third.
  • For more on the Reuters Top 100, including a detailed methodology and profiles of the universities, visit https://tmsnrt.rs/2RDSziC .

Gale International to File Arbitration seeking $2 Billion in Damages against the Republic of Korea at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Korea instructed Gale to partner with POSCO Engineering & Construction (POSCO E&C), which is owned by POSCO Group (NYSE: PKX).

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  • Korea instructed Gale to partner with POSCO Engineering & Construction (POSCO E&C), which is owned by POSCO Group (NYSE: PKX).
  • Built on 1,500 acres of waterfront property, land reclaimed from the West Sea, Songdo is located near Incheon International Airport 40 miles southwest of Seoul.
  • Through these actions, Korea caused Gale more than U.S. $2 billion in damages," Williams added.
  • Gale, established in New York City in 1922, is one of the pre-eminent U.S. family owned real estate development companies.

Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 Hosts ‘HEART BLOSSOM CONCERT’ to Celebrate Its 18th Anniversary

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Incheon International Airport will host HEART BLOSSOM CONCERT featuring top artists in Korea from March 29 to 31 to celebrate 18th anniversary of Incheon Airport Terminal 1.

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  • Incheon International Airport will host HEART BLOSSOM CONCERT featuring top artists in Korea from March 29 to 31 to celebrate 18th anniversary of Incheon Airport Terminal 1.
  • On March 29, K-Pop Concert will be held, expressing the excitement of a new spring.
  • The concert will be held from March 29 to 31, for one hour beginning at 4:00 PM each day, at Millennium Hall located on the first floor of Incheon Airport Terminal 1.
  • The performances are free of charge for all airport visitors, and seat reservation is also available on Incheon Airport Culture-Port website ( www.cultureport.kr ), on a first-come-first-served basis.