News Source: Turkish Press
| about 1 year ago
Buoyed by Seoul's decision to resume US beef imports, President George W. Bush and South Korea's leader Lee Myung-bak hold talks Friday on pushing ahead with a huge free trade deal and fortifying their half-century security alliance. The meeting will...
News Source: Voice of America
| about 1 year ago
Download (MP3) Achin report - Listen (MP3) South Korean officials have publicly announced details of a deal to resume imports of United States beef. South Korea cited health concerns when it banned U.S. beef five years ago. The issue has been a major...
News Source: International Herald Tribune
| about 1 year ago
Despite South Korea's rapid economic and cultural development, social awareness and facilities to aid the disabled are still lacking...In fact, Lee's decision to keep teaching at the nation's most prestigious university has put him at odds with his...
News Source: Reuters
| about 1 year ago
South Korea on Friday agreed to open up to U.S. beef imports after Washington pledged to raise safety standards, boosting prospects for a sweeping trade deal ahead of a summit between leaders of the allies later in the day. It removes a big obstacle...
News Source: The New York Times
| about 1 year ago
South Korea agreed on Friday to resume beef imports from the United States that were halted in 2003 by concerns over mad cow disease . The decision removes a key dispute between the two allies, hours before President Bush was to meet South Korea’s...
News Source: Voice of America
| about 1 year ago
A free-trade agreement will top the agenda Friday and Saturday when President Bush and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak hold their first summit. The two leaders will meet at Camp David outside Washington where Mr. Lee will be the first South...