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Korea Considers Visa Waivers for Chinese Travelers

Korea Considers Visa Waivers for Chinese Travelers

SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has begun research into the possible introduction of visa waivers for Chinese on a gradual basis as Seoul’s economic and political ties with Beijing improved drastically in recent years. The Foreign Ministry has asked a research center affiliated with the International Organization for Migration to write a report on [...]

Philippines Typhoon Recovery Gets Boost from SAS Visual Analytics

Philippines Typhoon Recovery Gets Boost from SAS Visual Analytics

CARY, N.C., June 10, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has to know where to focus vital resources. As first responders to any crisis that displaces people, the IOM manages shelters and coordinates operational efforts in places where people gather after natural disasters, such as evacuation centers, camps, schools or private buildings. [...]