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Massive protest called for Bush visit to South Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean activists said on Monday they planned a large candlelight rally to protest U.S. President George W. Bush's visit on Tuesday and demand the two countries scrap a widely criticized beef import deal.
Nations:South Korea North Korea People:Lee Myung-Bak George W. Bush Activities:US-Korea Beef Dispute South Korea-U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-04
New mass protest against govt, US beef in SKorea
SEOUL (AFP) - Tens of thousands of South Koreans marched through the streets here Saturday demanding the scrapping of US beef imports and the resignation of President Lee Myung-Bak, witnesses said.
Nations:South Korea Activities:US-Korea Beef Dispute Source:(AFP)
2008-07-05
US apologizes for early word of Bush S.Korea trip
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States government has issued a rare apology to South Korea -- not for a beef deal that has sparked protests in the streets of Seoul but for prematurely announcing President George W. Bush's trip there next month.
Nations:South Korea People:George W. Bush Activities:US-Korea Beef Dispute South Korea-U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-02
S.Korea fears beef protests driving away investors
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's prime minister said on Tuesday violent street rallies against a U.S. beef import deal are harming the country's international credibility and driving investors away.
Nations:South Korea People:Lee Myung-Bak Activities:US-Korea Beef Dispute Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-01
More than 200 injured in SKorea beef protests
SEOUL (AFP) - South Korean police clashed violently with protesters opposing US beef imports here Sunday, leaving more than 200 people injured, officials and witnesses said.
Nations:South Korea People:Condoleezza Rice Activities:US-Korea Beef Dispute Source:(AFP)
2008-06-29
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