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By Sam Kim

By Tony Chang
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea have decided to normalize the
operation of a joint consultation office that oversees daily operations of their

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The fourth Seoul International Drama Awards kicked off
Friday with top TV stars and producers from 37 different countries competing for

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Former South Korean President Kim Young-sam was
released from hospital Friday after a weeklong treatment for fatigue, hospital
officials said.

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SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- A female new flu patient in her 40s has been presumed

Astana, September 04 2009, Khabar – A “North-South” high-voltage power line is to be commissioned in mid September to enhance power supplies for southern Kazakhstan.

Almaty, September 04 2009, Khabar - Kazakhstan has declared contest of “Tanym” prize is declared.

Astana, September 04 2009, Khabar – Astana dam is to be commissioned soon. The construction of a dam is about to end in Astana.

Almaty, September 04 2009, Khabar - Kazakhstan’s armed forces are now preparing for the CIS’s largest ever joint tactical exercises called Interaction 2009.

Karaganda, September 04 2009, Khabar - The government controls the large-scale project on cleaning of Nura river from mercury-containing soil.