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Strong Performance Brings World Cup Confidence
With nine days to go to the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup Finals, the country's soccer fans now have high hopes for the national team especially with the strong play they've shown recently in beating Scotland 4:1 and drawing with England 1:1. When Korea... more


  • NTS to Offer World Cup Tax Breaks (May. 22, 2002)
  • Discount Offered to Foreign Tourists to Mt. Kumgang (May. 22, 2002)

  • Firms Alerted on Unexpected Soccer Performance (May. 22, 2002)
  • Korea Earn Deserved Draw Against England (May. 21, 2002)
  • Spanish National Team Arrives (May. 21, 2002)
  • Security Measures Tightened for World Cup (May. 21, 2002)
  • Terror Alert Issued Following Embassy Tip Off (May. 20, 2002)

  • Terror Alert Issued Following Embassy Tip Off (May. 20, 2002)
  • Electronics, Airline Companies Enjoy World Cup Sales Boom (May. 20, 2002)
  • World Cup Consumer Protection Center to Be Set Up (May. 20, 2002)
  • First Ever England-Korea Match takes Shape (May. 20, 2002)
  • All of Cha's Family to Take Part in World Cup (May. 20, 2002)
  • Intense Security Marks Arrival of English Team (May. 19, 2002)

  • Girl Orphans Called up as World Cup 'Staff' (May. 17, 2002)
  • 'Deposits' Keep Chinese Fans at Home (May. 17, 2002)
  • World Cup Broadcast Center Opens (May. 17, 2002)
  • Team Korea Beats Scotland 4:1 (May. 17, 2002)
  • President Calls for Strike Free World Cup (May. 17, 2002)

  • Visas Eased for Chinese Traveling to World Cup (May. 16, 2002)
  • Folk Festivals are Prelude to World Cup (May. 15, 2002)
  • Seoul to Host Original Chinese Cuisine Shows (May. 15, 2002)
  • Myeongdong Festival to Celebrate World Cup (May. 14, 2002)
  • KAL, Asiana Woo More Chinese Passengers (May. 14, 2002)

  • Special Light Show Set for World Cup (May. 14, 2002)
  • World Cup Opening Event Nears Completion (May. 12, 2002)
  • Cho Yong-pil to Tour Four Cities (May. 12, 2002)
  • Ambassadors Check Out Temple Stay Program (May. 12, 2002)
  • World Cup Hotels Face Mass Cancellations (May. 10, 2002)

  • Visa Free Entry to Japan Starts May 15 (May. 9, 2002)
  • Alternate Day Driving System Imposed for World Cup (May. 6, 2002)
  • Busan to Emerge as Center of Korean Sports (May. 5, 2002)
  • Veterans Form World Cup Cheering Squads (May. 3, 2002)
  • Chaebols Donate W20 Billion to Attract World Cup (May. 3, 2002)

  • World Cup Squad Announced (Apr. 30, 2002)
  • Magnum Football Photo Exhibition to Open May 2 (Apr. 26, 2002)
  • Incheon Hotel Worried about Cargo Noise During World Cup (Apr. 26, 2002)
  • Boshintang to Be Promoted During World Cup (Apr. 26, 2002)
  • Registration for World Cup Finals Starts (Apr. 22, 2002)

  • Cha Gets First for Korea (Apr. 21, 2002)
  • Seoul Agrees to Resume Military Exchanges with Tokyo (Apr. 21, 2002)
  • World Cup Tickets Sold Out (Apr. 17, 2002)
  • Tickets to Be Sold on First Come First Service Basis (Apr. 15, 2002)
  • KAL-Hanjin to Lease "Flying Limo" to VIPs (Apr. 12, 2002)

  • Second Power Strike Threatens World Cup (Apr. 12, 2002)
  • Free Subway Tickets to World Cup Ticket Holders (Apr. 12, 2002)
  • Former Referee Hopes for Best World Cup (Apr. 12, 2002)
  • Airlines Not to Increase Domestic Services During World Cup (Apr. 11, 2002)
  • Mammoth Mandala Painting in Works for World Cup (Apr. 11, 2002)

  • Korea-China Automatic Roaming Service Ahead (Apr. 9, 2002)
  • Same Cellular May be Used in Korea and Japan (Apr. 8, 2002)
  • Extradition Treaty Signed with Japan (Apr. 8, 2002)
  • Daejon to Offer Temple Experience During World Cup (Apr. 5, 2002)
  • Tickets for 'Sold Out' World Cup Matches Still Available (Apr. 3, 2002)

  • International Police to Be Present for World Cup (Mar. 28, 2002)
  • g.o.d. to Join World Cup International Album (Mar. 27, 2002)
  • Korean Soccer Ranked 27th by CNN (Mar. 27, 2002)
  • World Cup Insurance to Be Offered Against Terrorism (Mar. 27, 2002)
  • Airlines Implement Anti-terrorist measures (Mar. 26, 2002)

  • Dassault Expresses Regret at Security Command Action (Mar. 26, 2002)
  • Harbor Unions Reach No Strike Agreement (Mar. 25, 2002)
  • Two Leaders Look to Successful World Cup (Mar. 22, 2002)
  • [Editorial] An Unfinished Summit (Mar. 22, 2002)
  • Three Japanese Songs to Be Broadcast Over World Cup (Mar. 22, 2002)

  • Veteran Scores Two in Win Over Finland (Mar. 21, 2002)
  • Airlines Expand China Routes and Flights (Mar. 20, 2002)
  • PM Koizumi to Arrive Thursday (Mar. 20, 2002)
  • Ministry to Ease Foreigner Employment Regulations (Mar. 18, 2002)
  • Immigration Loses 43 Chinese 'Tourists' (Mar. 17, 2002)

  • Chung Withdraws from FIFA Presidency Campaign (Mar. 17, 2002)
  • Show Taekwon to Open March 20 (Mar. 15, 2002)
  • Incheon Tightens Security After Illegal Immigrant Loss (Mar. 14, 2002)
  • Japanese PM to Visit Seoul Thursday (Mar. 13, 2002)
  • Amnesty for Illegal Aliens to Be Offered During World Cup (Mar. 12, 2002)

  • Cha Out to Impress Father and Coach Against Tunisia (Mar. 11, 2002)
  • Police to Mount Joint Anti Terror Exercises with France (Mar. 11, 2002)
  • English and Chinese to Be Added to Bus Stops (Mar. 11, 2002)
  • Changing of the Royal Guard Ceremony Commences (Mar. 10, 2002)
  • NK Officials Mention Possible Beijing-Pyongyang-Seoul Route (Mar. 10, 2002)

  • Visa Guidelines for World Cup to Be Drafted (Mar. 10, 2002)
  • National Coach Speaks on Soccer Performance (Mar. 8, 2002)
  • Incheon Seeking Interpreters for World Cup (Mar. 8, 2002)
  • NK Overland Route Unlikely During World Cup (Mar. 7, 2002)
  • Ahn Trio to Model for GAP Fashions (Mar. 4, 2002)

  • Singers From all Continents to Open World Cup (Mar. 4, 2002)
  • Chinese Football Team to Train on Jeju (Mar. 4, 2002)
  • Japanese Cadet to Study at Air Force Academy (Mar. 1, 2002)
  • US to Send NBC Warfare Team for World Cup (Mar. 1, 2002)
  • Brazilians Need Pool and Ping Pong for World Cup (Feb. 27, 2002)

  • Portuguese Ambassador Compliments Suwon Stadium (Feb. 27, 2002)
  • Hooligans to Be Barred from World Cup (Feb. 27, 2002)
  • Traditional Arts Center Opens 20th Annual Festival (Feb. 27, 2002)
  • Jo Su-mi and Andrea Bocelli to Perform at World Cup (Feb. 25, 2002)
  • Busan Readies to Greet South Africa (Feb. 25, 2002)

  • Paraguayan Ambassador Extols the Virtue of Jeonju (Feb. 22, 2002)
  • Coca-Cola Selects National Soccer Stars for Ads (Feb. 22, 2002)
  • Midfielder Lee to Join Soccer Stars in Anthem for Peace (Feb. 20, 2002)
  • Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel to Debut for World Cup (Feb. 20, 2002)
  • Students' Support Enlisted for Denmark in World Cup (Feb. 19, 2002)

  • Ministry Makes World Cup a No Smoking Event (Feb. 19, 2002)
  • Seoul to Crack Down on Illegal Street Vendors (Feb. 18, 2002)
  • TV Stations Look to Japanese Programs (Feb. 17, 2002)
  • Tax Breaks to Be Given to Foreign Soccer Officials (Feb. 15, 2002)
  • National Choir to Perform 'Carmina Burana' (Feb. 15, 2002)

  • Korea Climbs One Notch Higher in FIFA Rankings (Feb. 15, 2002)
  • Insa Arts Theater to Promote Korean Opera (Feb. 15, 2002)
  • Japanese Songs to Be Aired Over World Cup (Feb. 15, 2002)
  • US Military to Deploy for World Cup (Feb. 14, 2002)
  • 'Japanese Learning for Soccer' to Aid Korean Sports Fans (Feb. 13, 2002)

  • Long Distance Race for World Cup Success to Be Held (Feb. 13, 2002)
  • Import Tariffs Reduced on Goods for World Cup and Asian Games (Feb. 9, 2002)
  • Asiana, KAL Awarded New Flights (Feb. 9, 2002)
  • Korea-Japan Practical English Contest to Be Held (Feb. 9, 2002)
  • Jo Su-mi Named Cultural Envoy (Feb. 8, 2002)

  • Seoul Raises Price of City Tours (Feb. 8, 2002)
  • KAL Opens Busan-Hong Kong Route (Feb. 8, 2002)
  • KFA Chairman Chung Backs Hiddink 100% (Feb. 6, 2002)
  • Marathon Man Lee to Be World Cup Envoy (Feb. 6, 2002)
  • Korean Cookbook in English Set for Publication (Feb. 5, 2002)

  • Former VIP Guide Joins World Cup Volunteers (Feb. 5, 2002)
  • Environmental Guidelines for World Cup Unveiled (Feb. 5, 2002)
  • '3D' TV to Debut During World Cup (Feb. 4, 2002)
  • World Cup Products Demand Exceeds Supply (Feb. 3, 2002)
  • Korean Soccer Ends with 4th at Gold Cup (Feb. 3, 2002)

  • Police Announce World Cup Measures (Feb. 1, 2002)
  • Korea to Face Canada for Third in Gold Cup (Jan. 31, 2002)
  • Gimpo to Operate Haneda Shuttle Service for World Cup (Jan. 31, 2002)
  • Church Out to Score During World Cup (Jan. 31, 2002)
  • China Influx for World Cup in Serious Doubt (Jan. 30, 2002)

  • Umbrella Union Vows No Action During World Cup (Jan. 30, 2002)
  • Veterans to Support Turkey in World Cup (Jan. 29, 2002)
  • FIFA Banquet to Be Held in Gyeongbuk Palace (Jan. 29, 2002)
  • KOWOC Unveils World Cup Eve Festival (Jan. 28, 2002)
  • Korea Beats Mexico to Reach Gold Cup Semifinal (Jan. 28, 2002)

  • Seoul to Provide World Cup Teams Support Squads (Jan. 25, 2002)
  • World Cup Cities to Get Environmental Evaluation (Jan. 25, 2002)
  • Hosts Agree to Cooperate for a Successful World Cup (Jan. 23, 2002)
  • Website Security Chiefs Outline World Cup Measures (Jan. 23, 2002)
  • Seoul Plans to Move Homeless During World Cup (Jan. 22, 2002)

  • Postal Safety Plan for World Cup Prepared (Jan. 22, 2002)
  • Worldwide Rallies Set to Support Jailed Unionists (Jan. 21, 2002)
  • President Hosts Media Lunch (Jan. 21, 2002)
  • Website and Hot Line for Incorrect English Use Opened (Jan. 20, 2002)
  • Korea Falls to US in First Game of Gold Cup (Jan. 20, 2002)

  • France to Share Terrorist-related Information (Jan. 20, 2002)
  • Mammoth Chinese Restaurant Prepares for World Cup (Jan. 20, 2002)
  • Some 12,000 Reporters Expected for World Cup (Jan. 20, 2002)
  • KOWOC Seeks Slovenian Speakers for World Cup (Jan. 17, 2002)
  • Fans Struggle for Tickets to China's World Cup Matches (Jan. 16, 2002)

  • World Cup to Showcase Futuristic IT (Jan. 15, 2002)
  • Seoul Looks to Develop Little Chinatown (Jan. 15, 2002)
  • Pre-clearance Immigration Procedure to Operate for World Cup (Jan. 15, 2002)
  • Fifth Korea-Japan Cartoon Postcard Festival Celebrates World Cup (Jan, 14, 2002)
  • Incheon Airport to Promote World Cup Nations (Jan. 14, 2002)

  • Internet Correction Site Starts PR for World Cup (Jan. 14, 2002)
  • Seoul to Prohibit Road Work During the World Cup (Jan. 13, 2002)
  • Fifth Korea-Japan Cartoon Postcard Festival Celebrates World Cup (Jan. 13, 2002)
  • Seoul to Hold Annual Drum Festival During World Cup (Jan. 10, 2002)
  • Air Safety Measures to Be Strengthened For World Cup (Jan. 10, 2002)

  • Korea All Set to Host World Cup Prep Camp (Jan. 10, 2002)
  • World Cup Ticket Sales Sluggish (Jan. 10, 2002)
  • Local Official World Cup Anthem Singers Selected (Jan. 10, 2002)
  • Korean Selected as Referee for World Cup (Jan. 8, 2002)
  • Three Sopranos May Perform for World Cup (Jan. 6, 2002)

  • [Editorial] From The World Cup To A New President (Dec. 31, 2001)
  • Kim and Koizumi Exchange Video Addresses (Dec. 31, 2001)
  • Foreign World Cup Volunteers Inspired by Soccer (Dec. 28, 2001)
  • Korea and Japan To Exchange New Year Message for World Cup (Dec. 26, 2001)
  • KOWOC Feud Sees Resolution (Dec. 24, 2001)

  • Seoul-Tokyo Take Joint Steps for Safe World Cup Finals (Dec. 20, 2001)
  • World Cup Organizing Committee Unveils Festival Plans (Dec. 18, 2001)
  • KOWOC Feuds Over KFA Decision (Dec. 17, 2001)
  • Hiddink 90% Sure on World Cup Finals Squad (Dec. 17, 2001)
  • France Name Guri as Training Base (Dec. 13, 2001)

  • Temples to Offer Buddhist Programs During World Cup (Dec. 13 , 2001)
  • Hiddink Says Korea is Ready (Dec. 12, 2001)
  • Teams Select World Cup Training Grounds (Dec. 10, 2001)
  • National Soccer Team Defeats US 1:0 in Friendly (Dec. 09, 2001)
  • Polish Ambassador Looks Forward to World Cup (Dec. 09, 2001)

  • [Editorial] Two Holes In The World Cup (Dec. 09 , 2001)
  • Luxury World Cup Souvenirs Go on Sale (Dec. 04, 2001)
  • Government to Launch FM Service for World Cup Tourists (Dec. 04, 2001)
  • Ticket Sales Jump Following Final Draw (Dec. 03, 2001)
  • World Cup Tickets to Have Buyers Names Imprinted (Dec. 02, 2001)

  • Spending Spree in Reward Money to Mark World Cup (Dec. 01 , 2001)
  • Korea Draws Tough World Cup Group (Dec. 01, 2001)
  • Seoul to Host Festival Celebrating World Cup Draw (Nov. 30, 2001)
  • FIFA Maintains Strict Advertising Policy (Nov. 29, 2001)
  • China to Play World Cup Games in Korea (Nov. 28, 2001)


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