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Seoul government is a 'disturber of peace'

UPI.com - Jan 23, 2012
SEOUL, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- South Korea's government of President Lee Myung-bak is a "disturber of peace in northeast Asia," a North Korean government institute said. The Disarmament and Peace Institute, part of the North Korean Foreign Ministry, ...

West Looks To Asia For Iran Oil Halt

Press TV

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty - Jan 23, 2012
Seoul is in bilateral discussions with Washington to find a compromise as it tries to maintain its energy security without alienating the US, its key trade partner. All this suggests Western powers have much work ahead to re-route Iran's customers to ...

Nigeria: Korea in My Mind

AllAfrica.com - Jan 23, 2012
The journey to the South Korean capital, Seoul, was on course. The pampering was all the more evident in the Business Class apartment where the Korean Cultural Centre felt was more appropriate for THISDAY nation's capital editor.

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Lonely Planet Korea

by: Simon Richmond, Yu-Mei Balasingamchow, César G. Soriano, Rob Whyte
Experience the best of Korea with Lonely Planet. Our 8th edition will have you checking out the chic boutiques and bars of Seoul, watching the spectacular Mass Games, dining on Busan seafood, hiking to volcanic craters and recuperating from it all on the island paradise of Jeju-do.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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Frommer's Seoul Day by Day

by: Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee
Map your own adventure. Seoul Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city.

Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Seoul in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Seoul Day by Day.
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Travel Seoul, South Korea 2012 - Illustrated Guide, Korean Phrasebook and Maps.

by: MobileReference
This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city attractions.
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Seoul Book of Everything: Everything You Wanted to Know About Seoul and Were Going to Ask Anyway

From ancient royal palaces and Korean traditional houses to all-night markets, N Seoul Tower and the club scene, no city combines the ancient and the contemporary quite like Seoul.

Local experts weigh in on one of the world's most dynamic cities. A comedian details the five things you must bring to Korea, a food writer picks five favorite restaurants, and a prominent meteorologist provides the low-down on Seoul’s climate. You'll also find insider takes on local mountains and ghosts, as well as movies, tea houses, night spots, the economy, cultural treasures, essential reads, Buddhist shrines and Seoul's amazing post-War evolution.
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Exploring Seoul!

Recently some foreigners in Korea took part in an "Explore Korea!" self-tour sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Each team of 10 received a set itinerary that took them all around Seoul, but with no tour guide. The participants had to use public transportation to get to each place and took videos and photos to post on addicted2seoul.co.kr Enjoy the video!

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