State manager controls backstage at ‘Hero’
“Hero,” a locally produced musical being performed at the Blue Square in Hannam-dong, describes the life of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun. The idea of watching the struggle for independence on stage might not be intriguing at first, but a breathtaking chase scene between Korean independence fighters and Japanese police officers and a smooth transition from […]
Lobster Showing Rare Coloration Said To Come Once In Every 50 Million Lobsters
This image released by the New England Aquarium shows a one-pound female lobster, known as a “split,” that was caught by a Massachusetts fisherman last week and arrived at the aquarium in Boston, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. Officials say such rare Halloween coloration is estimated to occur once in every 50 million lobsters. <AP/NEWSis/New England […]
[Exclusive] Samsung aims at top five gobal brand value
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SUWON, Gyeonggi Province ― Over the past few years, Samsung Electronics has been in fierce patent battle with Apple. It still remains to be seen which company will claim victory but the dispute has brought mixed results to the Korean technology giant so far. A U.S. jury gave a $1.05 billion victory to the California-based firm, […]
‘Gangnam Style’ signals bright future for Korea
Psy is becoming an international star through his sensational song “Gangnam Style,” a Billboard hit which has spawned a dance craze. On the surface, it is just a passing fad but many people say that the rise of the Korean singer on the global scene suggests that Korea is moving to another level. Bain & […]
Mega leisure hub in sight
Incheon to turn two islands into comprehensive leisure complex Korea will create a comprehensive cultural, tourism and leisure complex on a site near the Incheon International Airport, three times bigger than Macao, in a bid to attract more wealthy Chinese tourists. The large-scale development project, designed to turn two islands inside the Incheon free economic […]
Indian Hindu Woman Has Her Hands Painted With Henna For Celebration Of “Karwa Chauth”
An Indian Hindu woman dries her hands after getting traditional designs painted on her hands with henna ahead of “Karwa Chauth” in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated in northern India where married women fast one whole day and offer prayers to the moon for the […]
Impact of US election on Korea-US ties
An examination of Seoul-Washington relations turns up patterns that may be useful in assessing the impact Barack Obama or Mitt Romney will have on Korea after the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday. Neither of the candidates has indicated that they would tamper with the Korea-U.S. alliance. Both candidates, backed by their parties, would continue to […]
I shall not want
I can hear the strains of softly struck gongs and Tibetan singing bowls from within a monastery perched on a high plateau in Central Asia. The temple like structure is steeped in solemnity and the natural wood façade, at times, peeps through the clouds like a castle in a heavenly kingdom. The surrounding plateau has […]
‘Japan should withdraw unjust claims’
Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Kim Sung-hwan showed strong commitment in dealing with the territorial and historical challenges of Japan during an interview with The Korea Times. Though more than half a century has passed since its brutal colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula (1910-1945), Japan has yet to fully repent for past misdeeds as […]
Gangnam jockeying for center of ‘hallyu’ tourism
A street in southern Seoul will be transformed into the center of “hallyu,” with facilities to be set up to promote Korean Wave stars and provide fans with more chances to experience Korea’s pop culture. Officials of the Gangnam-gu Office said Thursday the southern Seoul district will form a “Hallyu Star Street” in Cheongdam-dong as […]
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