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DUP seeks 3-way race with Ahn, UPP
Rep. Lee Hae-chan of the main opposition Democratic United Party (DUP) is optimistic that Ahn Cheol-soo will become a contender for the opposition camp during the process of choosing a candidate for the December presidential election. Speaking at a news conference with foreign correspondents based in Seoul, the DUP chairman…
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Politics
KBS head to visit NK over Olympic coverage
Kim In-kyu, president of state-run broadcaster KBS, will head to Pyongyang Tuesday to discuss the sharing of broadcasting rights for the 2012 London Olympics and other matters, Seoul said Monday. Kim will travel in his capacity as head of the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), which is coordinating the broadcasting…
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Lifestyle
‘Maesaengi’ soup for cancer patients
“Maesaengi” or seaweed fulvescens only grow in uncontaminated water. It is low in calories and contains lots of fiber and vitamins. Also, the smooth texture makes it easy to digest. Adding maesaengi to crab meat soup gives a light finish to a healthy dish. Ingredients: (serves two) You will need…
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Park’s remark over May 16 causes controversy
Rep. Park Geun-hye, strong presidential hopeful of the ruling Saenuri Party, assessed that the May 16 coup d’etat was “my father’s indispensable best choice,” in a meeting last Monday (July 16). It was a step back from her earlier estimation in 2007 that “it was a revolution for salvaging our country.”…
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View of Chinese expert on NK’s dismissal of Ri Yong-ho
China’s experts on North Korea are producing diverse analyses in connection with recent dismissal of North Korea military chief Ri Yong-ho by its new leader Kim Jong-un. China’s major press including government-controlled Xinhua News Agency reported swiftly the news on July 16. Other news media analyzed about the background of…
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Society
Has smartphone ruined disco?
Too many standing still at Asia’s 1st Sensation seeking perfect shot GOYANG, Gyeonggi Province — Over 20,000 people, each and every one of them dressed entirely in white, filled the KINTEX Saturday night for one of the world’s largest gatherings of house music fans. These attendees of the Asia debut…
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Lifestyle
National museum invites foreigners for day out
The National Museum of Korea is inviting 100 foreigners and their friends to enjoy a summer day with various events and jazz music this coming Saturday. “A Special Saturday with Masterpiece” will feature a variety of programs related to the museum, including tours, cultural experience programs and a jazz festival.…
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Society
Embassy of Fiji opens in Seoul
The Pacific island of Fiji opened a brand new embassy in Korea Thursday, the first in 41 years after the two countries established bilateral diplomatic relations. To an opening ceremony held at Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul came a high-profile delegation led by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. In his…
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People
‘Hotelier envoy’ promotes tourism in Nepal
Tourism in Nepal has specific associations. Out 14 of the highest Himalayan peaks — all are more than 8,000 meters high — eight are located in the landlocked country, attracting intrepid mountaineers and trekkers. This creates business opportunities in the country, which has nearly 800 local tourist agencies specializing in…
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Business
Will K-pop continue to stay on top?
Is K-pop for real or the fluke of the century? While it’s difficult to call an imposter a $3.2 billion industry that has doubled its global sales in each of the past three years, production companies admit to concerns that their strength in highly produced, one-size-fits-all music is beginning to…
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