Korea test bed for games
Riot Games Managing Director for Asia Jin Oh ‘League of Legend’ developer values players above all The Asian chief of a leading global game development company said that Korea is a test bed for the firm’s future growth. “Korea serves as an excellent test bed for drawing the future course of the company and League […]
SK Telecom changes LTE landscape
Firm pledges technology upgrades for consumers SK Telecom, Korea’s largest mobile carrier, has changed the landscape for the long-term evolution (LTE) services market by seeking ways to upgrade its technology. Not satisfied with providing a nationwide LTE network, the firm has been keen to test the technological boundaries of what is possible in the next-generation […]
Who’s top speaker?
Park direct, Moon well spoken, Ahn complex All three presidential candidates have their style of speaking, which experts say could make a decisive difference in the Dec. 19 election. Choi Jin, president of the Seoul-based think tank Institute of Presidential Leadership, said, “Rep. Park Geun-hye of the ruling Saenuri Party uses the right words and […]
Lee warns against NK provocations
President Lee Myung-bak ordered strong action Wednesday against any North Korean acts of provocation that may increase ahead of the Dec. 19 presidential election. President Lee also expressed his disappointment about the lack of expected economic liberalization measures in the North’s Supreme People’s Assembly meeting. Pyongyang has in the past tried to influence the South’s […]
What defines real Gangnam style?
Korean rapper Psy is now credited for an ultra catchy tune and the Internet’s favorite dance. However, “Gangnam Style’’ in real-life appears to have more to do with department stores, expensive hairdos and golf than invisible horse riding, according to figures from the country’s biggest credit card company. Gangnam literally translates as “south of the […]
Tourism veteran now private envoy in Britain
A Korean tourism veteran living in Britain has taken up the role as a private envoy by helping people from his home country when they visit Britain. Kim Chong-min, managing director at Planet London Tour, was a key member of the support team for the late President Roh Moo-hyun’s state visit to Britain in 2004. […]
Samsung, Google to powwow on Apple
Company raises handset sale target to 400 million Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that it will hold a top-level meeting with its biggest software business partner Google today. Samsung, which is the representative of Google’s Android community in an ongoing fight with Apple, is pulling Google into its battle to seek royalties for patents. “I will […]
K-pop stars to heat up Gangnam Festival Oct. 2-7
In October, you’ll find Seoul’s southern district of Gangnam will offer a lot more than the rodeo dance of “Gangnam Style.” The district will hold the Gangnam Festival from Oct. 2 through 7 showcasing its infrastructure related to fashion, shopping and “hallyu” entertainment, which is making the region a must-visit tourist destination. Started in 2007 […]
K-pop concert hall proposed to promote Korean culture
Four districts in northeastern Seoul have proposed jointly building a K-pop concert hall, saying the facility will help promote the nation’s pop culture as well as boost the region’s economy. Chiefs of the districts ― Dobong, Nowon, Seongbuk and Gangbuk ― signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with private investors to construct the tentatively named […]
Seoul keeps tabs on China’s Ieodo moves
The issue of sovereignty over Ieodo, a submerged rock in the East China Sea, between Korea and China became more volatile Tuesday after media said Beijing could use unmanned drones to monitor the area. The reports added to soaring regional tensions over maritime jurisdiction. Seoul officials said the government was looking into the reports, but […]
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