Korean president's impeachment exposes generational divisions
While participating in the Foundation's offshore forum in Korea, Leadership Network member Tim McCready gauged the mood of the country following the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. In this art
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South Korea - An Opportunity for New Zealand Business
The report looks at how NZ businesses ca build a thorough understanding of the South Korean market to gain an appreciation of the largely complementary trade relationship between the two countries.
Eleven business leaders from New Zealand's ESG and clean technology sectors will travel to South Korea in May to explore the country's growing sustainable solutions market and make connections.
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New Zealand curators immersed in Seoul’s vibrant art scene
Bustling galleries and art fairs, numerous contemporary artworks, and strong connections characterised the recent Asia New Zealand Foundation tour to South Korea for five Kiwi curators.
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Simon Draper's June 2022 Update
In this month's Executive Director's Update, Simon Draper looks back on his recent visit to Seoul and Bangkok where he connected with some of the Foundation's stakeholders and gauged how things have c
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K-Pop a gateway to Korean culture for Pacific youth
Leadership Network member Fine Koloamatangi looks at the growth of K-Pop among Pacific youth and speculates on what might be behind the genre's appeal.
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Reflections on Seoul
Almost three years since she set off for Seoul for an IT internship with Wilson Parking, we chat with Pang Suwanaposee about the internship and how the experience impacted her life and career.
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South Korea
country information
Find facts, figures and information about South Korea, including population, climate and useful websites.
This unit is designed to provide Year 1 and 2 students with a better understanding of South Korea and to develop an awareness of what makes Korea unique. Students are supported to conduct their own in
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Seoul’s nature inspires Kiwi artist
The parks on the edge of the Han river are a welcome respite to the hustle and bustle of Seoul, writes Sam Thomas, who is doing a three-month residency at SeMA Nanji.
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Korea - market failure in growth economies
This Level 8 economics unit explores the options of how a government can intervene to correct for market failures. New Zealand issues are compared to that of the Republic of Korea. Students have an op
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Urban patterns of tourism in Seoul
This Level 7 geography unit explores the patterns of tourism in Seoul, South Korea. A variety of factors that influence and contribute to tourism are examined and their relative importance considered.
