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South Korea launches WTO dispute against U.S.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:29:35 +0000

GENEVA (Reuters) - South Korea has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organization against the United States over U.S. measures to raise prices on imports of steel, a South Korean embassy official said on Thursday.

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South Korea launches WTO dispute against U.S. (Reuters)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:29:35 +0000

Reuters - South Korea has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organization against the United States over U.S. measures to raise prices on imports of steel, a South Korean embassy official said on Thursday.

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Obama unveils push for math, science education

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:24:24 +0000

A conversation last week with South Korea's president apparently showed President Obama the stark difference between how Asian nations and the United States value education.

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Obama announces campaign to promote math, science education

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:15:58 +0000

Embedded video from CNN Video Washington (CNN) - A conversation last week with South Korea's president showed President Barack Obama the stark difference between how Asian nations and the United States value education. Announcing a new Educate to Innovate Campaign on Monday, Obama said Ameica needs to restore the nation's leadership in educating children in math and science to meet future challenges. He told how President Lee Myung-bak explained that demanding parents are South Korea's biggest education problem. "Even if somebody is dirt poor, they are insisting that their kids are getting the best education," Obama said Lee told him, sounding almost whimsical in describing his counterpart's biggest education problem as parents wanting excellent schools for their children. Back home, Obama said, a major challenge is to revive the interest, opportunities and abilities of U.S. students in math and science. American students rank 21st in science and 25th in math compared with ...

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South Korea Trade Pact Is Revived by Obama

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:09:05 +0000

President Obama pledged to complete a long-stalled trade agreement with South Korea that he inherited from former President George W. Bush.

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Obama, Congress Differ on Korea Pact

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:46:08 +0000

Obama pledged to move forward on a free-trade accord with South Korea that has been stuck for two years, but few expect much movement soon in Congress.

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Obama salutes U.S. troops in S. Korea before heading home (McClatchy Newspapers)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:59:00 +0000

McClatchy Newspapers - OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea — President Barack Obama told about 1,500 U.S. forces Thursday that in providing security to the region and containing North Korea, they'd allowed the nations he'd been visiting to flourish.

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Obama wraps up 4-nation tour of Asia

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:02 +0000

President Obama greeted US troops at Osan Air Base, south of Seoul, Thursday. (Getty Images) Seoul, South Korea (CNN) - President Obama wrapped up an eight-day tour of Asia on Thursday, holding talks with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and speaking to American troops at Osan Air Base. Nuclear negotiations involving North Korea and Iran highlighted a news conference held by the leaders. Obama announced that he will send American envoy Stephen Bosworth to North Korea on December 8 for bilateral talks on dismantling Pyongyang's nuclear program. "If North Korea is prepared to take concrete and irreversible steps to fulfill its obligations and eliminate its nuclear weapons program, the United States will support economic assistance and help promote its full integration into the community of nations," Obama said. "That opportunity and respect will not come with threats. North Korea must live up to its obligations." Full story

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Obama Aims to Allay Auto Lobby Concern on Korea Trade (Bloomberg)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:08:37 +0000

Bloomberg - Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said he is committed to pushing through a free trade agreement with South Korea that has been stalled by the U.S. auto lobby and unions, who argue it doesnât do enough to open up Korean markets.

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South Korea offers talks on stalled US trade pact (AFP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:01:30 +0000

AFP - South Korea said Thursday it is ready for talks to ease US automakers' concerns about a stalled free trade agreement, as US President Barack Obama cautioned that several issues must still be settled.

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Obama welcomed in South Korea as trip nears end (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:51:05 +0000

AP - Treated to friendly roadside crowds and an elaborate welcome, President Barack Obama sped into the last round of his diplomacy tour in Asia on Thursday, a visit in South Korea.

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Obama Arrives in South Korea

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:45:06 +0000

After a rocky visit to China, Obama arrived in South Korea to solidify a unified approach toward North Korea but facing friction over free trade.

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Obama, South Korean leader accentuate the positive (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:41:53 +0000

AP - America's relations with South Korea, a crucial Asian ally, are on an upswing as President Barack Obama meets with President Lee Myung-bak on Thursday, though a stalled trade agreement is still a concern for the economic powerhouses.

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Obama Arrives in South Korea

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:15:26 +0000

After a rocky 2 ½ days in China, Barack Obama arrived in South Korea, ready to solidify a unified approach toward North Korea but facing friction over free trade with the South.

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Obama says Afghan decision weeks away, visits S. Korea (McClatchy Newspapers)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:35:00 +0000

McClatchy Newspapers - SEOUL, South Korea — President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he was still weeks away from deciding how many more U.S. troops to send to Afghanistan and that he'd like to fire officials who'd leaked details of his deliberations to the news media.

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N.Korea nuke talks top Obama agenda in Seoul (AFP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:31:41 +0000

AFP - US President Barack Obama arrived in South Korea Wednesday on the last leg of his debut Asian tour, with North Korea's nuclear programme due to top the agenda after three days of negotiations in China.

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In Seoul, Obama tackles N. Korea plans

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:31:40 +0000

President Barack Obama arrives in South Korea for talks that will focus on how to lure North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks and a delayed trade pact between Seoul and Washington.

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Obama wants "deal done" on South Korea trade pact

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:45:18 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he wants to iron out remaining issues with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on a stalled free trade pact and that the agreement could benefit U.S. exporters.

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N.Korea, free trade pact, to top Obama agenda in S.Korea (AFP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:04:41 +0000

AFP - US President Barack Obama arrived Wednesday in South Korea on the last leg of his debut Asian tour, with North Korea's nuclear programme and a stalled free trade pact due to top the agenda.

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N. Korea, trade on agenda as Obama visits S. Korea

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:11:49 +0000

North Korea's nuclear program and a free trade agreement will be front and center on President Obama's agenda as he visits South Korea -- the last leg of his trip to Asia.

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North Korea, trade on agenda as Obama visits South Korea

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:04 +0000

Obama toured China's Great Wall Tuesday before heading to South Korea. Seoul, South Korea (CNN) - North Korea's nuclear program and a free trade agreement will be front and center on President Obama's agenda as he visits South Korea - the last leg of his trip to Asia. Obama landed in South Korea on Wednesday evening local time. He will visit the U.S. Embassy in the capital, Seoul, and meet with President Lee Myung-bak on Thursday. The two leaders will have a bilateral meeting and then hold a news conference. They later will have a working lunch. Before Obama leaves Thursday, he'll visit troops at a U.S. Air Force base. The nuclear program of North Korea - South Korea's neighbor to the north - has been a major concern for the United States and many Asian powers. Full story

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North Korea's nuclear plans cloud Obama in Seoul

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:47:15 +0000

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for talks that will focus on how to tempt North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks and a delayed trade pact between Seoul and Washington.

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North Korea's nuclear plans cloud Obama in Seoul (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:47:15 +0000

Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for talks that will focus on how to tempt North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks and a delayed trade pact between Seoul and Washington.

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