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TRAVEL 26
Inje, which lies on the eastern side of the
Korean peninsula, takes its winter celebrations
to heart. Here, you will find that winter
festivals, outstanding local food and
snow-white landscapes are ubiquitous.
SUMMIT DIPLOMACY 36
Korea is to build and operate nuclear power
plants in the United Arab Emirates, worth
US$40 billion. It is said that the global
nuclear reactor market will double over the
next two decades.
NOW IN KOREA 44
Even the harsh cold weather can’t stop
Koreans’ passion for winter sports. From
snowboarding to ice climbing, there are a
myriad of winter activities to enjoy in Korea.
MY KOREA 32
Certain cultural quirks can seem odd to foreigners
— but therein also lies the charm.
An Englishman living in Seoul confesses
that singing in a noraebang, Korean karaoke,
is indeed strange, but an interesting experience
nonetheless.
GLOBAL KOREA 40
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Agreement (CEPA) between Korea and India
took effect January 1. As a country with
tremendous growth potential, India has been
predicted to bring great economic opportunities
to Korea.
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