(Thanks to Hazel) Officers from Russia’s transportation security department will travel to Israel for training in transport hub security. Islamist militant groups have frequently attacked officials, police and civilians by in and around Russia’s North Caucasus regions. http://en.ria.ru/world/20140122/186808438/Russian-Police-to-Get-Counter-Terrorism-Training-in-Israel.html

15 young Korean entrepreneurs plus diplomats met with Israeli students, hi-tech and start-up veterans at the Korea-Israel Entrepreneurship Forum (KIEF) at Tel Aviv University. The KIEF program builds economic partnerships and business ties between the two countries. http://www.timesofisrael.com/young-koreans-learn-from-start-up-nation/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQkDfJRba2c

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