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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea calls upon the new leadership of North Korea to take the following steps to open up its closed society, end the repression of its population and become a full-fledged member of the international community: Order the release of the 200,000 political prisoners reportedly held without charge or trial in brutal and harrowing conditions. Allow the International Committee of the Red Cross...
Portland Business Alliance/Pacific Northwest International Trade Association Panel Discusses Opportunities for Local Communities and Companies PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, local business representatives came together at the World Trade Center Portland to discuss ways that Portland's companies and communities would benefit from the recently passed Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA). The event presented by the Portland Business...
Autonomic nervous system, cortisol response influenced by horticultural activities Participation in horticultural activities can improve confidence and social skills, cultivate a positive attitude, and rejuvenate the mind and body. Many studies have emphasized the effects of horticultural activities in relation to physical and psychological rehabilitation, but few have considered the influence of these types of activities on mentally challenged people's autonomic nervous system (ANS) and...
SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip Semiconductor") (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed signal semiconductor products, today announced that it now offers a redistribution layer (RDL) metal process for wafer bumping and an IO structure and process that is fully compatible with copper wire bonding. This process is designed to reduce semiconductor packaging costs...
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of Korea-based SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, KSE: 017670), today launched StarCall, an Android and iOS app created for Korean Pop (K-Pop) fans across the globe. StarCall gives fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the personal lives of the hottest K-Pop stars with its unique video calling feature that allows users to receive live news updates and video calls from their favorite K-Pop artists....
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (PXPLY: PK), a fabless semiconductor company in South Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced that the Company will terminate its American Depositary Receipts ("ADR") Program. As a first step for that purpose, the Company will provide written notice to its Depositary to terminate the Deposit Agreement with respect to its existing...
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (PXPLY: PK), a fabless semiconductor company in South Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced unaudited financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, which ended on June 30, 2011, and also for the third quarter of fiscal 2011, which ended on September 30, 2011. Second Quarter of Fiscal 2011 Based on unaudited results...
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Ministry of Health and Welfare and The Korean Health Industry Development Institute announced that the Health Authority-Abu Dhabi and four Korean hospitals, including Samsung Seoul Hospital, Seoul National University Hospital, Asian Medical Center and Seoul St. Mary's Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate in a patient treatment-reference system in Abu Dhabi, on Nov. 25. This agreement represents the first of its kind to be...
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota today announced plans to export U.S.-assembled Camry sedans to its distributor in South Korea. Camry exports to South Korea are initially forecasted at approximately 6,000 units annually. These Camry vehicles will be produced by team members at Toyota's manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Ky. The plant is Toyota's largest manufacturing facility outside of Japan, employing nearly 7,000 team members directly and creating nearly...
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare(Minister Rim, Chemin) and Korea Health Industry Development Institute(President Ko, Kyung-hwa) announced that thirty-one underage patients from eight countries received medical surgeries free of charge through its 2011 Korea Medical Charity Program. The Korea Health Industry Development Institute said it has successfully completed the 2011 mission to offer cure for children patients from eight...
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The Nine-spined Stickleback (Pungitius pungitius), is a species of fish in the Gasterosteidae family. It is found in Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greenland, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Republic of, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Chinese Goral (Nemorhaedus caudatus), is a species of wild goat found in the mountains of eastern and northern Asia. A population of this subspecies exists in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, near the tracks of the Donghae Bukbu Line. The species is classified as endangered in South Korea, with an estimated population of less than 250.
