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Park Geun-hye becomes first woman South Korean President
In recent Presidential elections in South Korea, Park Geun-hye gained the victory to become country’s first woman President, daughter of the former military ruler, Park Chung-Hee. Main challenges before Park: Conflict with North Korea Sluggish economy Surging Welfare costs Rapidly ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
North Korea rocket launch violation of Security Council resolution: Ban Ki Moon
North Korea’s move which successfully placed a satellite into orbit after launching a long-range rocket again incited regional tensions and was condemned by neighbors as a provocative missile-test. It is for the second time in 2012 when the country attempted ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
No resolution achieved during Antarctic Ocean sanctuary talks at CCAMLR
No resolution could be reached during the talks at the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), at Hobart in Australia. The commission is made up of 24 countries and the European Union. What is CCAMLR? Commission ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Five New Non-Permanent Member Countries on UNSC
The UN General Assembly elected five new non-permanent members to the Security Council. The New Members are: 1. South Korea 2. Luxembourg 3. Argentina 4. Australia 5. Rwanda The newly elected member countries will have 2-year term in UN body ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: International / World Current Affairs
China inks economic pacts with North Korea which includes the Development of SEZs
China signed economic agreements with North Korea to enhance the bilateral economic co-operation. The development of two special economic zones in North Korea is part of the agreement. Both countries also signed agreements on agricultural co-operation and electricity supply.