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Thursday 02 September 2010
ARIRANG NEWS 22:00


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	Typhoon Kompasu Sweeps Across Korea, Kills 3

	6 Dead in Mozambique Riot Over High Prices


		Typhoon 'Kompasu' Advances Northward, Warnings Issued Nationwide

		President Lee Calls for High-Speed Railway Network Expansion

		President Lee to Visit Russia for Summit Next Week

		Seoul's Top Nuclear Negotiator to Visit US

		Four Major Rivers Restoration Project: Yeongsan River

		Former Global Leaders Discuss Role of the G20 in Post-Crisis Era

		Southeast Asian Envoys in Seoul Mark 43rd ASEAN Day


Updated : July 29, 2009

Naturalized Korean Lee Cham Named Head of Tourism Org.

The culture ministry appointed Wednesday Lee Cham to head the Korea Tourism Organization.
The 55-year-old TV celebrity of German descent who is now a Korean citizen hosted a program for a state-run channel here introducing Korean tourism and food.
The culture ministry explains the decision saying this reveals the government's resolve to open posts to others like him in its efforts to go global.
His term starts tomorrow and lasts for three years.

JUL 29, 2009


Reporter : cherykang@arirang.co.kr

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