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South Jeolla Province, South Korea , in a devastating incident yesterday morning, at least 179 people lost their lives when a commercial airliner crashed during landing at Muan Airport in South Korea. The accident, involving a Jeju Air-operated Boeing 737-800, is believed to be the deadliest air disaster in the nation’s history.
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Samsung (KRX:005930) is a multinational corporation headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, known worldwide for its cutting-edge technology and innovations. Since its establishment in 1938, Samsung has evolved from a small trading company to one of most popular technology corporations globally. Yet, equally significant, albeit less publicized, is its active engagement and collaboration with other Asian nations. This cooperation plays a pivotal role in both Samsung’s development and the economies of the Asian region.
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Continue reading The County of Bergen Celebrates “Happy Korean American Day!”
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco hosted delegates and students from our Sister County, Hapcheon County in South Korea, at One Bergen County Plaza last week. Bergen County is the home to an ever-growing Korean community . Tedesco said he is, “proud of our shared economic and cultural goals with Hapcheon County. What a joy to meet these bright, young minds!”
photos by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, nearly 100 students and administrators from Incheon High School in South Korea visited RHS and BFMS today for presentations and performances. Bravo to RHS STEM students and student ambassadors, and our BFMS Jazz Machine for a wonderful welcome!
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Ridgewood NJ, here’s a scam we know is hitting the Korean community right now — but it’s just as likely to be coming soon to a phone or email inbox near you. Because one thing we know is that scammers never target just one person (or community). Read on so you can spot and report these scammers before they trick someone you care about out of money.
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If you decide to move to South Korea or just want to spend at least six months in this beautiful country, it is much easier than you might think because the country is not as strict with the customs and import rules as China or Japan. Of course, the trick is to learn as much as you can before you travel and get all of your documents properly translated. By doing so, you will already know all the precautions and the rules that you must follow, both as a tourist and someone who decides to become a part of this amazing land and the culture.
file photo of Ridgewood’s “suicide bike lane”
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South Korea, South Korea has a bike highway running between two cities that stretches for 20 miles, shields cyclists from the sun, and generates power. Cyclists use subterranean tunnels to enter and exit the path and they are protected from traffic on each side by barriers. The solar panels on the bike highway produce more than enough electricity to power the lighting of the highway and the electric vehicle charging stations.
With so much to see and do, traveling to Seoul is quite an exhilarating experience. However, visiting a foreign country always leaves a person with mixed emotions. You can be filled with excitement, looking forward to experiencing different cultures, a new language, and an entirely different place with all its fascinating sights and traditions. Yet, there is always the anxiety and fear that come with going to a new place and the possible struggles you could face.
Continue reading Easy Ways To Get Familiar When Traveling To Seoul
