Shanghai, Hubei, China, December 17, 2013 ? Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd. (the “Company,” or “Hanwha SolarOne”), a top-10 global photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer of high-quality, cost-competitive solar modules today announced the completed installation of a 30 kW solar PV system, which will provide contin
Finally, the Korail strikers agreed to come back to work 11 am tomorrow (Dec 31) as a result of match-making lawmakers of the ruling-opposition parties. It came as a result of compromise from both the labor and management.It is good news to many people in Korea who have wanted to go to the East Coas
Now Generating Energy for Hawaiian ElectricHonolulu, HI, December 16, 2013 - Kalaeloa Renewable Energy Park, one of Hawaii's largest solar energy generation facilities, ceremoniously opened today and will immediately begin generating electricity for Hawaiian Electric customers on Oahu. Following fou
According to an opinion survey conducted by Korea Gallup on Dec. 16-19, 2013 and published by Korean-language Internet newspaper, NEWSIS, on Dec. 20, 2013, Ahn Cheol-soo narrowed his gaps with the ruling Saenuri Party to mere 3% winning a 32% approval rating vis-a-vis 35% won by Saenuri. This showed
Prime Minister of Pakistan emphasizes close relations among different religions The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Pakistan in Seoul to The Korea Post for publication.?Ed.As part of the newly elected government of Pakistan's initiative to promote interfaith harmony, Prime Minist
NEWS BRIEFSBusiness news briefs of the monthSejong City Government Building 2-2 Section Gets Use Approval The Sejong City Government Building 2-2 section constructed by Daelim beginning November 2011 received use approval on December 6, 2013. The government building is an office facility with total
LOCAL AUTONOMYFor the promotion of bilateral cooperation and friendship Yangpyeong German Town for formerKorean miners, nurses in GermanyA large-scale Yangpyeong German Town is constructed in Yangpyeong County (headed by Mayor Kim Sun-Kyo) of Gyeonggi Province some 37 miles east of Seoul. It is buil
JOURNALISMSince energetic former VP of The Korea Herald takes over Club Year-end reunion of Herald retirees marks record turnoutAn estimated total of over 100 former and incumbent members of the Herald Corporation attended the reception, who, besides Chairman Yun Ik-han of the Herald 'Old Boys Club'
President Geun-hye presents deep condolence on the passage of President Nelson MandelaThe following is the full text of the condolence by President Park Geun-hye at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Dec. 6, 2013 on the passage of former South African President Nelson Mandela.--Ed.I offer my deepest sympathy
Latest opinion poll resultSaenuri 35%, Ahn party 32%,DP 10%, UPP 1% and JP 0.4%According to an opinion survey conducted by Korea Gallup on Dec. 16-19, 2013 and published by Korean-language Internet newspaper, NEWSIS, on Dec. 20, 2013, Ahn Cheol-soo narrowed his gaps with the ruling Saenuri Party to
POLITICSSeoul mayoral election to decide on Ahn's fate Ahn's approval rating fallsafter inauguration of NPCThe lineup of people of the New Politics Committee (NPC) of Rep. Ahn Cheol- soo (Ind.), a preparatory organization for an Ahn party, does not seem to appeal to the people in South Korea at this
If he falls off, he might be eaten up by the tigerIs Chairman Kim Jong-Un riding on the back a tiger?The Korean people have a time-honored wise-saying: “Riding on the back of a tiger.” This popular proverb seems to come pat to the on-going situation in North Korea. Chairman Kim Jong-Un of the Milita
FINANCE“Sarangbang Bus Service” marks 1st anniversaryFSS addresses financial problems ofsocially weak and alienated persons ▲Chairman Choi Soo-hyun of the Financial Supervisory Service (sixth from left) and President & CEO Shin Chung-shik of Nonghyup Bank (fourth from right) hold a sign indicating t
ECONOMYEuropean countries have high transparency, bigger revenue Want a high per-capita GNI?Get rid of official corruption! ▲From left: The late former Chairmen Lee Byung-chul of the Samsung Business Group, Koo In-hoi of the Lucky-Goldstar (now LG) Business Group, Chung Ju-yung of Hyundai Business G
CORRUPTION'Money makes the mare to go in Korea where the money rules''He who has money is innocent; he who has no money is guilty!'By Lee Kyung-sikPublisher, The Korea PostKoreans have a popular saying, ‘Yujeon Mujoe, Mujeon Yujoe.’ It means, “He who has money is innocent; he who has no money is gui
‘Queens’ add liveliness to Georgian wine-tasting party ▲Ambassador Nikoloz Apkhazava of the Republic of Georgia Ambassador Nikoloz Apkhazava of the Republic of Georgia hosted a Georgian Wine Tasting at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Dec. 18, 2013.Attending the wine tasting party of Georgia were many am
PEOPLE & EVENTS Pakistan conducts flaghoisting ceremonyTo commemorate the Independence Day of Pakistan, Ambassador Shaukat Ali Mukadam of Pakistan hosted a flag-hoisting ceremony at the Embassy of Pakistan in Itaewon, Seoul on Aug. 14, 2013. ▲ Ambassador Mukadam of Pakistan (left) speaking to the me
PEOPLE & EVENTSA Kenyan coffee house opens near SeoulAfrica is now looming as a land of promise for Korea as it has a lot to offer--the vast, rich natural resources and all. For countries destitute of resources such as Korea, Africa is a paradise on earth and Kenya is ‘the paradise of paradises.’ ▲I
PEOPLE & EVENTSMinister-Counsellor of Sri Lanka hosts farewell dinnerMinister-Counsellor Lakshitha Ratnayake, head of chancery of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Seoul, hosted a farewell dinner at the Embassy building in Sindang-dong Seoul on Aug. 2, 2013 to say goodbye to his Korean and international f
PEOPLE & EVENTSMorocco celebrates 14th Throne Day ▲Amb. Mohammed Chraibi of Morocco (left) and Deputy Minister Shin Dong-ik of Foreign AffairsAmbassador and Mrs. Mohammed Chraibi of Morocco hosted a reception at the Millennium Hilton Hotel in Seoul on July 31, 2013 to celebrate the 14th Throne Day o