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ការបើកកិច្ចចរចារវាងកូរ៉េទាំងពីរស្តីពីកម្មវិធីនុយក្លេអ៊ែរនៅកោះបាលី
អន្តរការីកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង លោក Wi Sung-lac (ស្តាំ)និងអន្តរការីកូរ៉េខាងជើងលោក Ri Yong-Ho ដែលជាអនុរដ្ឋមន្ត្រីក្រសួងការបរទេសកូរ៉េខាងជើងចាប់ដៃគ្នានាពេលជួបគ្នានៅសណ្ឋាគារនៅNusa Dua,Bali, ២២កក្កដា២០១១។
អន្តរការីកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងនិងខាងជើង បានជួបគ្នានាថ្ងៃសុក្រ២២កក្កដានេះនៅលើកោះបាលីប្រទេសឥណ្ឌូណេស៊ី។ គឺជាកិច្ចចរចាដ៏សំខាន់និងលើកទីមួយរវាងភាគីកូរ៉េទាំងពីរ ស្តីពី ការរំសាយអាវុធនុយក្លេអ៊ែរ របស់កូរ៉េខាងជើង គិតចាប់តាំងពីឆ្នាំ ២០០៨មក។ ម្យ៉ាងទៀត ជំនួបនេះ គឺដើម្បីរៀបចំនូវជំនួបប្រាស្រ័យមួយថ្នាក់រដ្ឋមន្ត្រីក្រសួងការបរទេសកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងលោក Kim Sung-Hwan និងសមភាគីកូរ៉េខាងជើងលោក Pak Ui-Chun នៅកោះបាលី ជាជាទីដែលមានសម័យប្រជុំមួយរបស់អាស៊ានស្តីពីសន្តិសុខក្នុងតំបន់ដែរ។
គឺជាជំនួបប្រាស្រ័យលើកទីមួយរវាងអន្តរការីរបស់កូរ៉េទាំងពីរ ចាប់តាំងពី ពីរឆ្នាំ៧ខែមកហើយ។ នេះ ជាការគូសបញ្ជាក់របស់ អ្នកនាំពាក្យម្នាក់នៃក្រសួងការបរទេសកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងដែលបានអះអាងទៀតថា ជំនួបនេះ បានផ្តើមឡើងនៅម៉ោង ៧ ម៉ោងសកល រវាង អន្តរការីកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង លោក Wi Sung-Lac និងអន្តរការីកូរ៉េខាងជើង លោក Ri Yong-Ho។
ជាការចរចាប្រកបដោយលក្ខណៈស្ថាបនា ព្រោះ ភាគីទាំងពីរ សុទ្ធតែបានបង្ហាញពីចេតនា វិលទៅកាន់តុចរចា ៦ ភាគី ក្នុងពេលដ៏ខ្លីខាងមុខ តាមតែអាចធ្វើទៅបាន។
គួររំលឹកថា កូរ៉េខាងជើង ធ្លាប់បានដើរចេញពីតុចរចារ៦ភាគី( កូរ៉េទាំងពីរ សហរដ្ឋអាមេរិក រុស្ស៊ី ចិននិងជប៉ុន) ស្តីពីការរំសាយកម្មវិធីនុយក្លេអ៊ែរកូរ៉េខាងជើងកាលពីខែធ្នូឆ្នាំ២០០៨។ ដោយថែមទាំងបានផ្គើន សហគមន៍អន្តរជាតិតាមរយៈការបាញ់សាកល្បងកាំជ្រួចនុយក្លេអ៊ែរជាលើកទីពីរ។ តាំងពីពេលនោះមក កូរ៉េខាងជើង បានច្រានចោលកិច្ចចរចា ជាឧភតោភាគីជាមួយកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងស្តីពីកម្មវិធីអាវុធនុយក្លេអ៊ែររបស់ខ្លួនទៀតដោយកូរ៉េខាងជើងសំអាងថា អាវុធនុយក្លេអ៊ែរនេះ ជាមធ្យោបាយតែមួយគត់ សំរាប់ប្រឆាំងតទល់នឹងសហរដ្ឋអាមេរិក។
ប្រទេសចិនវិញ ដែលជាសម្ព័ន្ធមិត្តចាក់ទឹកមិនលិចរបស់កូរ៉េខាងជើងតែងបានខិតខំនិយាយបញ្ចុះបញ្ចូលដើម្បីជំរុញកូរ៉េខាងជើងឲ្យសុខចិត្តធ្វើការចរចាជាមួយកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង មុននឹងចូលចរចា ជាមួយ ៦ភាគី។
យ៉ាងណាមិញ កិច្ចសន្ទនានៅថ្ងៃ សុក្រ ២២ កក្កដានេះ ត្រូវបានប្រព្រឹត្តទៅ បន្ទាប់ពីទំនាក់ទំនងរវាងកូរ៉េទាំងពីរ បានធ្លាក់ចុះយ៉ាងដុនដាប អស់រយៈពេលជាងមួយឆ្នាំកន្លងមកហើយ។
កូរ៉េខាងត្បូង ទាមទារឲ្យទីក្រុងព្យុងយ៉ាង សុំទោសខ្លួន បន្ទាប់ពីមានឧប្បត្តិហេតុដ៏ធ្ងន់ធ្ងរពីរកើតឡើងនៅឆ្នាំ ២០១០ ។ គឺនៅខែមីនា កូរ៉េជាងជើង-បានបាញ់ផ្លោងគ្រាប់បែកប្រឆាំងទល់នឹងនាវាមុជទឹកកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង និង ម្តងទៀតនៅខែវិច្ឆិកា បានបាញ់គ្រាប់បែកទៀតប្រឆាំងទៅលើកោះមួយរបស់កូរ៉េខាងត្បូង។ ក៏ប៉ុន្តែមកទល់ពេលនេះ កូរ៉េខាងជើង បានបដិសេធជានិច្ច ចំពោះ ការចោទប្រកាន់ទាំងពីរលើករបស់កូរ៉េខាងត្បូងនេះ៕
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Why 'Arirang' Isn't Listed Among Korea's Cultural Assets
The government has listed music performed during royal ancestral rites, pansori or traditional Korean narrative song, "Goseong Ogwangdae," a mask dance drama from Goseong, South Gyeongsang Province, and royal cuisine as important intangible cultural assets of Korea. But the country failed to list the folk song "Arirang," widely considered Korea's unofficial national anthem, and the world-famous side dish kimchi.
The Cultural Heritage Administration this week announced it will now list the different styles of the folk song in Korea on the UNESCO World Heritage List next year, but the announcement only came after China listed "Arirang" as part of its own cultural heritage because it is sung by ethnic Koreans in Yanbian Province.
To be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List, a cultural asset must first be part of a country's inventory of valuable heritage. But why has "Arirang" been left off the list of Korea's important cultural assets?
Technical Obstacles
The only version of "Arirang" that has been officially recognized is "Jeongseon Arirang," which was selected in 1971 as intangible cultural asset No. 1 of Gangwon Province. "The existing law protecting intangible cultural assets requires the designation of not only the item but also the individual or group that practices it, but this was not possible when it comes to 'Arirang,'" said Kim Sam-ki, the director of intangible cultural assets at the CHA. "'Arirang' is a folk song loved by all Koreans, so there is no particular individual who is the best at singing it."
Kimchi, too, is a Korean cultural icon, but it cannot be listed as an important cultural asset because pretty much everyone makes it, rather for example a specific group of local artisans.
Music performed during royal ancestral rites, folk songs of Gyeonggi Province, pansori and "Goseong Ogwangdae" were listed as important intangible cultural assets, because there are individuals who are masters of the craft or performance. Han Bok-ryeo (royal cuisine) and Chung Kil-ja (royal confectionery) have been officially recognized as masters of those skills.
Ironically, the regulations have made it possible for quite parochial items to be designated while those shared by everyone have been excluded, which is like leaving the Pyramids off the list because the architect is unknown.
Kim Yeon-kap, executive director of the Korean Arirang Association said, "There are problems when it comes to designating 'Arirang' as belonging to a particular individual, but one solution may be to select a group such as the Jindo Arirang Preservation Society and Miryang Arirang Preservation Society."
Another problem is the narrow definition of cultural assets. The law on preserving cultural assets stipulates that they must be theatrical plays, music, dance, forms of entertainment or ritual, martial arts, craftsmanship, food or other intangible cultural products of major historic, artistic or academic value. Seven criteria have been set for selection. Lunar New Year's Day or Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) celebrations do not meet these selection criteria. China, by contrast, has listed traditional Korean dress or hanbok, traditional wedding ceremonies, and ssireum or Korean wrestling as part of its own cultural heritage since they are worn or practiced by ethnic Koreans there.
Revisions
Some patriots fear that China's listing of "Arirang," and a Korean farmer's dance as part of its own intangible cultural assets is a precursor to registering them on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Korean laws need to be revised quickly.
"We are pushing to revise existing laws so that items that cannot be linked to a particular group or individual can be registered," Kim said. "We also plan to compile a new list of intangible cultural assets by the end of this year that will include 'Arirang,' ssireum, folk tales and customs observed during traditional holidays in line with the UNESCO World Heritage List and widen the scope of our intangible cultural assets."
Link:http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/06/24/2011062401056.html
Monday, July 18, 2011
Korea Ill-Prepared for Aging Population
Korea's population is aging faster than any other country, but a shortfall of state pensions and other factors mean that it is among one of the worst prepared nations to deal with the impact of this worrying trend.
According to a study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a U.S. foreign policy think tank, Korea ranked 19th out of 20 countries surveyed in terms of its Income Adequacy Index, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance said on Sunday.
The survey used two indexes -- Income Adequacy and Fiscal Sustainability -- to try and gauge how well prepared each country is to deal with its aging population.
Korea finished almost bottom of the list, one spot behind China and one ahead of Mexico. It only fared slightly better in the fiscal sustainability index, where it placed 12th. This index "takes into account the differing fiscal room that countries have to accommodate their growing old-age dependency burdens," the CSIS said.
Korea now finds itself in the same position as France and Italy, which also ranked poorly in both categories. These countries are struggling with a need to tap into their state funds to aid senior citizens who are not earning enough to support themselves, but are hobbled at present by their respective fiscal limitations.
According to CSIS, Korea will have to rely on its state coffers to support 45.9 percent of its senior citizens' income by 2040. However despite of such state support, this amount will still only equate to 79 percent of the average wage earned by middle-aged men, the center calculated.
Meanwhile, senior citizens' private pension funds require a boost as they only account for 3.2 percent of all their income at present. This compares poorly with Australia, which CSIS identified as a role model for other countries to aspire to, where 41.2 percent of elderly people's revenue streams come in the form of state support, while 23.7 percent are drawn from their private pension funds.
The report predicted that by 2040, elderly Australians will be able to see through their twilight years in relative comfort, as their private funds together with state support give them 20 percent more income than the amount earned on average by middle-aged men.
CSIS has advised Korea to boost its pension fund savings and bolster its social safety net to support senior citizens with financial troubles, while increasing the birthrate and allowing more people to immigrate to the country.
Link:http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/07/18/2011071800943.html
According to a study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a U.S. foreign policy think tank, Korea ranked 19th out of 20 countries surveyed in terms of its Income Adequacy Index, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance said on Sunday.
The survey used two indexes -- Income Adequacy and Fiscal Sustainability -- to try and gauge how well prepared each country is to deal with its aging population.
Korea finished almost bottom of the list, one spot behind China and one ahead of Mexico. It only fared slightly better in the fiscal sustainability index, where it placed 12th. This index "takes into account the differing fiscal room that countries have to accommodate their growing old-age dependency burdens," the CSIS said.
Korea now finds itself in the same position as France and Italy, which also ranked poorly in both categories. These countries are struggling with a need to tap into their state funds to aid senior citizens who are not earning enough to support themselves, but are hobbled at present by their respective fiscal limitations.
According to CSIS, Korea will have to rely on its state coffers to support 45.9 percent of its senior citizens' income by 2040. However despite of such state support, this amount will still only equate to 79 percent of the average wage earned by middle-aged men, the center calculated.
Meanwhile, senior citizens' private pension funds require a boost as they only account for 3.2 percent of all their income at present. This compares poorly with Australia, which CSIS identified as a role model for other countries to aspire to, where 41.2 percent of elderly people's revenue streams come in the form of state support, while 23.7 percent are drawn from their private pension funds.
The report predicted that by 2040, elderly Australians will be able to see through their twilight years in relative comfort, as their private funds together with state support give them 20 percent more income than the amount earned on average by middle-aged men.
CSIS has advised Korea to boost its pension fund savings and bolster its social safety net to support senior citizens with financial troubles, while increasing the birthrate and allowing more people to immigrate to the country.
Link:http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/07/18/2011071800943.html
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
IOC gets it right: Pyeongchang will host 2018 Winter Olympics
After two heartbreaking near-misses, Pyeongchang was named the host city of the 2018 Winter Games, winning in the first round of voting at the IOC bid meeting in South Africa. The South Korean city defeated Annecy, France, and Munich, Germany, in the vote.
Twice before, the South Korean city had come up short in bids to win the Olympics. Pyeongchang won the first two rounds of voting in 2010 and 2014 before being narrowly defeated on a second ballot by Vancover and Sochi, respectively. It entered Wednesday's vote as the favorite, a position which hardly guaranteed a victory given the IOC's penchant for surprises.
Those past votes, plus the fact that a win for France or Germany would have meant putting the Winter Games back in Europe for the fifth time in eight Olympics, gave Pyeongchang the status as a clear frontrunner. The power of the bid was confirmed when the city won on the initial vote, the first time that's happened since 2001. Pyeongchang earned 63 votes compared to 25 for Munich and seven for Annecy.
Given those circumstances, two European cities going up against an Asian country was like a Democrat challenging Barack Obama in next year's primaries. Not even the IOC could screw up this decision. Going to Pyeongchang was the easy call.
It's the first time a Winter Olympics will be held in South Korea. The 1988 Summer Games were held in the capital city of Seoul.
Japan has hosted two Olympics, in 1972 in Sapparo and in 1988 in Nagano. South Korea's victory is bad news for that country, which had been considered a favorite to win the 2020 Summer Games. It's unlikely the IOC would go back to Asia for back-to-back Olympics.
Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yu-Na was in Durban, South Africa, for the announcement. The greatest living figure skater will be 27 when the flame is lit in South Korea. She was a key component of Pyeongchang's bid, though it's unknown whether she'll still be competing at that time.
Link:http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/IOC-gets-it-right-Pyeongchang-will-host-2018-Wi?urn=oly-wp390
This July, Joy of 1,000 Won Presents ‘Shall We Dance’
As part of its culture recharge project ‘Joy of 1,000 Won,’ Sejong Center for the Performing Arts will present ‘Shall We Dance’ featuring the nation’s leading ballet company, Korea National Ballet, for the month of July. For just 1,000 won, anyone will be able to enjoy highlights from four of the most beloved numbers, ‘Don Quixote,’ ‘The Talisman,’ ‘Prince Hodong,’ and ‘Giselle,’ out of the company’s repertoire of 26 ballets.
‘Joy of 1,000 Won’ stages a performance every month for the whole year except December, and charges 1,000 won for admission. In order to secure a seat for the performance, visitors must sign up on the official event website from the 5th to 7th of each month. Winners are then randomly selected and announced on the 8th. Each winner may purchase up to 2 tickets by the 12th. Any remaining tickets go on sale for the general public from the 14th until the performance date. All tickets can be purchased online for 1,000 won.
More info
2011 Joy of 1,000 Won
“Shall We Dance”
☞ Performance Date & Time: July 16, 19:30
☞ Application Period: July 5-July 7
☞ Winners Announcement: July 8 (Each winner may purchase up to 2 tickets by July 12)
☞ Homepage: http://www.sejongpac.or.kr/happy1000/index.asp (Korean only)
☞ 1330 tt call center: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Link:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1325398
Monday, July 4, 2011
Road Trip in Jeju
Jeju beach with emerald tints and peculiar living rocks are very beautiful like the fine paintings. You can have beautiful scenery by just pressing a button on your camera. In addition, driving the offshore will make you refresh your mind.
You will realize that time flies so fast when dropping by some attractive places while driving the offshore road. Now we will introduce you the must-go places in Jeju island.
Dive along the Green Forest!
The road which will be now introduced is 516 Forest Road Tunnel that was built for the first in this island. It is a shortcut from Jeju city on the South to Seogwipo city on the North of the island, crossing Mt. Halla. It definitely reduced the travelling time and is quite faster than the other ways. The road is rather zigzag, however, once you pass the Sungpan Rest Area, you will meet the trees that just look like a tunnel. While passing the tunnel we will feel as if the trees were greeting you.
(Source : AsiaToday)
On your diving, you will see the Sancheon-dan altar for Mt. Halla and Sungpanak, the tracking course. Suak vallley is made of clear water from Baeknok-dam, the lake located on the top of the Mt. Halla. It ia connected by thick forest and azure sky.it's virgin forest and it's changed by the season. The road is lined up with Jeju typical trees and there are grazing ponies, too. 516 Forest Road Tunnel is thickly wooded and keeps the cool temperature even in summer. When you pass the tunnel, turn off the air-conditioner and open the car window to feel the beauty of nature.
Sagye Coastal Road
Sagye (four seasons) Coastal Road is an absolutely wonderful road which will surround you by the sea breeze and wind. As the Mt. Sanbang and Mt. Songak are located at each of the end of the seashore, the driving course is even peaceful and comfortable. Drivers can get the full view of the sea as well. Everyday many visitors are passing this beautiful coastal road to see the harmonized seashore, mountain and roads and all the beautiful sceneries around with its breath-taking sunset
(Source: Korean Tourism Organization)
We can see not only the Sagye seashore not only the Brothers islands guarding the South Sea, and away from here, we can also see the Gapa island and southernmost island, Mara island. Recently, the Sagye Coastal Road was designated as "One of the most beautiful 100 roads in Korea" by the Ministry of Construction and Transportation. After 50 minutes of driving along the No.95 local road from Jeju city, you will reach at a town which is the entrance of the Sagye-ri harbor. Then, go toward the beach about 5 minutes, and you will be dazzled by the coolest sea in front of you.
This area is also famous for the Asian-first human’s footprints fossil of the Old Stone Age. There are other footprints of the elephants, dears and birds as well. Archeologists said this geographical strata was created in the fourth stages of the Cenozoic era 50,000 years ago. Since it was reported on the news, a number of tourists are continuously visiting here to see the fossils by themselves. However, since the Cultural Heritage Administration designated this area as one of the state-designated natural monuments, it has been impossible to enter the area.
Some people leave their car and take a walk around the area to see the Mt. Sanbang, Brothers islands, Gapa island , Mara island, and Mt. Songak. We hope you enjoy the road trip on Sagye Coastal Road.
Cedar Forest
Well, driving along the coast would be so good, but there is other driving course you would also be excited. It is the 27.3 km-long Rd. No.1112, which connects Gujwa-eup Pyongdae-ri and the Rd. No.516. The way ahead is full of cedar.
(Source: Munhwa Ilbo)
This road was awarded a grand prize by the Ministry of Construction and Transportation in 2002. It's very exotic as if you were in somewhere in north-American forests. Actually, this place appeared in many of CFs, movies and TV dramas. About 2,570 typical Jeju trees are growing wild here and make us feel refreshed when driving through or walking through the road.
Jeju driveways are full of blue water, beautiful estuary, cedars and secondary volcanoes. Why don't we leave for Jeju this Summer?
Link:http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/1257
You will realize that time flies so fast when dropping by some attractive places while driving the offshore road. Now we will introduce you the must-go places in Jeju island.
Dive along the Green Forest!
The road which will be now introduced is 516 Forest Road Tunnel that was built for the first in this island. It is a shortcut from Jeju city on the South to Seogwipo city on the North of the island, crossing Mt. Halla. It definitely reduced the travelling time and is quite faster than the other ways. The road is rather zigzag, however, once you pass the Sungpan Rest Area, you will meet the trees that just look like a tunnel. While passing the tunnel we will feel as if the trees were greeting you.
On your diving, you will see the Sancheon-dan altar for Mt. Halla and Sungpanak, the tracking course. Suak vallley is made of clear water from Baeknok-dam, the lake located on the top of the Mt. Halla. It ia connected by thick forest and azure sky.it's virgin forest and it's changed by the season. The road is lined up with Jeju typical trees and there are grazing ponies, too. 516 Forest Road Tunnel is thickly wooded and keeps the cool temperature even in summer. When you pass the tunnel, turn off the air-conditioner and open the car window to feel the beauty of nature.
Sagye Coastal Road
Sagye (four seasons) Coastal Road is an absolutely wonderful road which will surround you by the sea breeze and wind. As the Mt. Sanbang and Mt. Songak are located at each of the end of the seashore, the driving course is even peaceful and comfortable. Drivers can get the full view of the sea as well. Everyday many visitors are passing this beautiful coastal road to see the harmonized seashore, mountain and roads and all the beautiful sceneries around with its breath-taking sunset
We can see not only the Sagye seashore not only the Brothers islands guarding the South Sea, and away from here, we can also see the Gapa island and southernmost island, Mara island. Recently, the Sagye Coastal Road was designated as "One of the most beautiful 100 roads in Korea" by the Ministry of Construction and Transportation. After 50 minutes of driving along the No.95 local road from Jeju city, you will reach at a town which is the entrance of the Sagye-ri harbor. Then, go toward the beach about 5 minutes, and you will be dazzled by the coolest sea in front of you.
This area is also famous for the Asian-first human’s footprints fossil of the Old Stone Age. There are other footprints of the elephants, dears and birds as well. Archeologists said this geographical strata was created in the fourth stages of the Cenozoic era 50,000 years ago. Since it was reported on the news, a number of tourists are continuously visiting here to see the fossils by themselves. However, since the Cultural Heritage Administration designated this area as one of the state-designated natural monuments, it has been impossible to enter the area.
Some people leave their car and take a walk around the area to see the Mt. Sanbang, Brothers islands, Gapa island , Mara island, and Mt. Songak. We hope you enjoy the road trip on Sagye Coastal Road.
Cedar Forest
Well, driving along the coast would be so good, but there is other driving course you would also be excited. It is the 27.3 km-long Rd. No.1112, which connects Gujwa-eup Pyongdae-ri and the Rd. No.516. The way ahead is full of cedar.
This road was awarded a grand prize by the Ministry of Construction and Transportation in 2002. It's very exotic as if you were in somewhere in north-American forests. Actually, this place appeared in many of CFs, movies and TV dramas. About 2,570 typical Jeju trees are growing wild here and make us feel refreshed when driving through or walking through the road.
Jeju driveways are full of blue water, beautiful estuary, cedars and secondary volcanoes. Why don't we leave for Jeju this Summer?
Link:http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/1257
We are Civil Diplomats!
Generally, diplomat is a representative of a country, and mainly works for his own country. But do we call those who only pursue the national profit 'Diplomats'? No. Diplomats could be those who care and help others to make them happy. Reputation of the person would be coming after.
In Korea, many volunteer organizations have been very active in overseas for a long time.
(Source: COPION)
Civil Volunteer Organizations
The word, "Relief Organization" first appeared after the Korean War. A relief organization, World Vision was born in the war-torn Korea 60 years ago. World Vision which grew up with the Korean economy, witnessed that Korea turned into giving nation from receiving nation. World Vision Korea is the first and only official cooperation organization which belongs to WEP(World Food Programme) among other domestic NGOs, being recognized its professionalism.
Its business varies on area, field, international business, etc. Domestic ministry is helping the community to live on their own, which is their ultimate goal.
At present, World Vision Korea became one of the members of World Vision International, which is one of the largest civil international organization in the world and has about 40,000 staff members in nearly 100 countries. Accordingly, World Vision International obtained the consultative status from UN-ECOSOC(Economic and Social Council).
INCOPION, the overseas volunteer organization, mainly dispatches Korean volunteers abroad. Since its establishment in 1999, many youth from Korea have been dispatched to about 143 local NGOs and non-profit organizations in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America twice a year. Especially, COPION has removed age and education limit from 2003, which has broadened more opportunities for not only youth but also over 36 year-old senior volunteers.
(Source: Good People)
COPION is also recruiting the short and long term volunteers with a background knowledge, such as in computer, music, Korean martial arts to teach the poor family and children.
Good People is a volunteer medical organization which cares about neighbors around the world who are mostly vulnerable to poverty, disaster, and disease due to the social isolation, and also provide health care to them. They started to give a professional help and make their hope come true with every single help from all over the world. Good People engages in various activities to develop the isolated regions, such as poverty eradication, child protection, education, prevention and treatment of disease, and emergency relief, which are especially conducted in distant and less favored areas heavily populated by ethnic minorities with no government protection or civilization.
Lastly, Good News Corps is a very young organization. Like the slogan, "Boys are our future and hope.", they try to communicate with the children in the world and provide education and exchange each culture. The members learn leadership, humble mind, and a new culture. They are quite confident at learning the new language naturally within four months during their activities.
To Raise the National Value
Many would agree that lots of overseas volunteer organizations contribute to raising the national brand. Based on the understanding, the Korean government last 2009 integrated all overseas volunteer projects of each government ministry into WFK (World Friends Korea).
Three volunteer groups, KOICA(Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), IT Volunteer Group(Ministry of Public Administration and Security), College Students for Volunteering(Ministry of Education, Science and Technology) were firstly integrated in 2010, and mid and long term advisors(Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), Retired Professionals(Ministry of Knowledge Economy) and the World Taekwondo Peace Corps(Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) started to work under the name of WFK.
Please give a big applause of encouragement to those who deliver the world peace and love even at this moments.
(Source: Good News Corps)
Link:http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10112472906
In Korea, many volunteer organizations have been very active in overseas for a long time.
Civil Volunteer Organizations
The word, "Relief Organization" first appeared after the Korean War. A relief organization, World Vision was born in the war-torn Korea 60 years ago. World Vision which grew up with the Korean economy, witnessed that Korea turned into giving nation from receiving nation. World Vision Korea is the first and only official cooperation organization which belongs to WEP(World Food Programme) among other domestic NGOs, being recognized its professionalism.
Its business varies on area, field, international business, etc. Domestic ministry is helping the community to live on their own, which is their ultimate goal.
At present, World Vision Korea became one of the members of World Vision International, which is one of the largest civil international organization in the world and has about 40,000 staff members in nearly 100 countries. Accordingly, World Vision International obtained the consultative status from UN-ECOSOC(Economic and Social Council).
INCOPION, the overseas volunteer organization, mainly dispatches Korean volunteers abroad. Since its establishment in 1999, many youth from Korea have been dispatched to about 143 local NGOs and non-profit organizations in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America twice a year. Especially, COPION has removed age and education limit from 2003, which has broadened more opportunities for not only youth but also over 36 year-old senior volunteers.
COPION is also recruiting the short and long term volunteers with a background knowledge, such as in computer, music, Korean martial arts to teach the poor family and children.
Good People is a volunteer medical organization which cares about neighbors around the world who are mostly vulnerable to poverty, disaster, and disease due to the social isolation, and also provide health care to them. They started to give a professional help and make their hope come true with every single help from all over the world. Good People engages in various activities to develop the isolated regions, such as poverty eradication, child protection, education, prevention and treatment of disease, and emergency relief, which are especially conducted in distant and less favored areas heavily populated by ethnic minorities with no government protection or civilization.
Lastly, Good News Corps is a very young organization. Like the slogan, "Boys are our future and hope.", they try to communicate with the children in the world and provide education and exchange each culture. The members learn leadership, humble mind, and a new culture. They are quite confident at learning the new language naturally within four months during their activities.
To Raise the National Value
Many would agree that lots of overseas volunteer organizations contribute to raising the national brand. Based on the understanding, the Korean government last 2009 integrated all overseas volunteer projects of each government ministry into WFK (World Friends Korea).
Three volunteer groups, KOICA(Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), IT Volunteer Group(Ministry of Public Administration and Security), College Students for Volunteering(Ministry of Education, Science and Technology) were firstly integrated in 2010, and mid and long term advisors(Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), Retired Professionals(Ministry of Knowledge Economy) and the World Taekwondo Peace Corps(Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) started to work under the name of WFK.
Please give a big applause of encouragement to those who deliver the world peace and love even at this moments.
Link:http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10112472906
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Three Best Summer Getaways in Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do, the most populous province in Korea, is home to numerous attractions and exciting programs that are opening up as the summer comes into full swing. Here are three recommended by Gyeonggi Tourism Organization.
1. Heyri Art Valley. As the largest village in Korea dedicated to the arts, Heyri Art Valley in the city of Paju regularly holds exhibitions and concerts while offering art and music classes. From now until July 3rd, visitors may enjoy paintings, photos, pottery, sculpture, handicraft and other pieces of original artwork by the Heyri resident artists at the ‘Heyri Artists Exhibition: Ye Nadeuri.’ Visitors may also enroll in various hands-on experience programs such as candle making, magic show and puppetry. Moreover, the cafes and restaurants throughout the village provide tasty treats and relaxation for the art enthusiasts.
2. Imjingak Resort. This northern Gyeonggi-do resort, which has been voted as the top tourist destination by international visitors, attracts about five million people every year. Now, visitors may go on a bike tour around the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the fourth Sunday of every month after submitting an online application (in Korean) via email. Participants may bring their own bike or rent one, and will each receive a local specialty product at the end of the tour.
3. Gamaksan Mountain. The name of ‘Gamak’ (large dark blue mountain) comes from the tale that the mountain rocks give off tinges of black and blue. This summer, visitors are welcome to enjoy absolute repose by the 20-meter-high Ungye Waterfall in the mountain valley. Also, such historical sites as the cave where the famous Joseon Dynasty outlaw, Im Kkeok-Jeong, took refuge from the authority and a Korean War battlefield can be found on Gamaksan Mountain.
More info
☞ Period: June 18-July 3
☞ Admission Fees: 4,000 won
☞ Homepage: http://www.heyri.net/blog (Korean, English)
☞ Inquiries: +82-32-946-8551 (Korean)
☞ Dates: Fourth Sundays of every month (Registration closed for June)
☞ Tour Course
Imjingak Tongmun Gate – Tongildaegyo Bridge (South gate) – Tongilchon Intersection – Gunnae Intersection - Tongildaegyo Bridge (North gate) – Chopyeongdo Island – 64T – Imjingak
☞ Online Application: ‘Imjingak: Pyeonghoa-Nuri’ Homepage (Korean)
☞ Participation Fee: 10,000 won
☞ Inquires: +82-31-953-4854 (Korean)
☞ Homepage: http://www.감악산정보.kr
☞ 1330 tt call center: +82-31-1330 (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
Link:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1319765
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Remembering the War For Korea
In the rainy pre-dawn hours of June 25, 1950, North Korean tanks crossed the 38th parallel to invade the South. Seven hours later the Communist forces issued an official declaration of war. The provocation was the most serious test to date for the nascent United Nations. Eager to prevent another World War, the Security Council quickly condemned the invasion. Two days later, UNSC Resolution 83 urged member states to repel the North by force in order to restore international peace.
Over three bloody years, a remarkable cadre of 16 nations—the United States, United Kingdom, Ethiopia, Colombia and Thailand, among others—sent troops to South Korea’s aid. The unprecedented international support demonstrated that the Korean War wasn’t only Korea’s war. In remarks delivered at a Memorial Day ceremony last month, General Walter Sharp, Commander of United States Forces Korea and the United Nations Command, said, “It was here that forces from the Republic of Korea, the United States and the United Nations proved to the world that we would not stand idly by while a peaceful nation was invaded by an aggressor.”
Link:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/myeyes.kto?cmd=view&md=enu&lang_se=ENG&bbs_sn=1626368
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The 5th World Taekwondo Culture Expo Kicks Off in Muju
The 5th World Taekwondo Culture Expo will take place in Jeollabuk-do Muju-gun from July 8th to July 13th. This year, about 2,000 athletes from 31 countries worldwide are expected to participate in the Expo under the theme of ‘Youth, Dream, Friendship and Coexistence.’
Following the athletes’ arrival and registration on the first day, the Expo will kick off on July 9th at Muju Dome Stadium with an opening ceremony and congratulatory performances. Subsequently, various programs including seminars on Taekwondo-related topics such as Taekwondo aerobics and self-defense, as well as Poomsae (a set of movements of offense and defense set for self-training), Gyeorugi (sparring) and Gyeokpa (board smashing) competitions will be held. Finally, the visiting athletes will compete in a friendly tournament on July 12th before departing on the last day of the Expo.
More info
2011 World Taekwondo Culture Expo
☞ Period & Venue: July 8–July 13 / Jeollabuk-do Muju-gun
☞ Admission: Free
☞ Homepage: www.wtcexpo.net (Korean, English)
☞ Related InformationTaekwondo
☞ 1330 tt call center: +82-63-1330 (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
Link:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1321703
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
KBS Music Bank Invites 100 Global K-pop Fans
In celebration of its 8th Founding Anniversary, Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) World is inviting 100 K-pop fans from around the world to the popular Korean live music show, Music Bank, for its ‘2011 Half-yearly Wrap-up & KBS World the 8th Founding Anniversary Special Event’ on July 1st. Starting at 18:00, the Special Event will feature K-pop stars, including 2PM, CN.BLUE, IU, 4MINUTE, G.NA and Kim Taewoo, who have ranked 1st and 2nd in the weekly Music Bank chart during the first half of the year.
International K-pop fans who wish to attend the Special Event must submit a congratulatory letter on the KBS World Founding Anniversary, their photo, a copy of their identification and a statement of intent for participation in the ‘K-pop Dance & Singing Contest’ via email by June 23rd at midnight. Applicants willing to participate in the contest will have priority in obtaining the admission ticket to the show. Furthermore, the winner of the contest will receive an iPad, autographed CDs, 1-month free activation coupon for KBS World I, as well as a chance to take photos with the K-pop stars.
Meanwhile, starting in July, Music Bank will be broadcast live through KBS World in 72 countries worldwide.
[Application for Admission to Music Bank]
☞ Eligibility
Must be a non-Korean national.
Must be at least 15 years of age (i.e. born before 1997) for residents in Korea.
Must be at least 18 years of age (i.e. born before 1994) or be accompanied by a parent for residents outside Korea.
☞ Application Materials
1 Congratulatory letter on the KBS World Founding Anniversary (Letter of intent)
1 Photo
1 Copy of Identification
1 Statement of intent for participation in the ‘K-pop Dance & Singing Contest’ (Please include a song title & number of participants)
☞ Application Submission: kbsworldevent@gmail.com
☞ Application Period: June 14th-June 23rd
☞ Winners Announcement: June 24th-June 25th
* Winners will be contacted via e-mail.
* Winners are expected to be present in the lobby of KBS IBC Building (KBS Shin-gwan, 신관) at 14:00 on July 1st.
☞ KBS WORLD Homepage: http://kbsworld.kbs.co.kr (Korean, English)
Link:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1313351
Monday, June 20, 2011
ក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍អាស៊ីធ្វើ "ស្តេច" នៅពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះប៉ារីស
បើសិនជាដូចពាក្យគេថា “អតិថិជនជាស្តេច” មែន ក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍មកពីអាស៊ី គឺជាស្តេច នៅក្នុងពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះប៉ារីស នៅឆ្នាំ២០១១នេះ។ យន្តហោះរាប់រយគ្រឿង គិតជាទឹកប្រាក់រាប់សិបពាន់លានដុល្លារ នឹងត្រូវបញ្ជាទិញដោយក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍មកពីអាស៊ី ជាពិសេស មកពីម៉ាឡេស៊ី និងឥណ្ឌា។
ពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះប៉ារីស (ឬពិព័រណ៍ Bourget) បានចាប់ផ្តើមបើកទ្វារជាផ្លូវការ នៅព្រឹកថ្ងៃចន្ទ ២០ មិថុនា ២០១១នេះ សម្រាប់រយៈពេល ៧ថ្ងៃ។ នេះគឺជាពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះដ៏ធំបំផុត នៅលើពិភពលោក ដែលគេតែងតែរៀបចំធ្វើជារៀងរាល់ពីរឆ្នាំម្តង។ ក្រៅពីការដាក់តាំង និងការហោះហើរបង្ហាញយន្តហោះថ្មីៗ ទំនើបៗ ពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះ Bourget ក៏ជាឱកាសដ៏ល្អមួយដែរ ការទិញ-លក់យន្តហោះ។
ពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះឆ្នាំនេះ បានចាប់ផ្តើមបើកទ្វារឡើង ជាមួយនឹងក្តីសង្ឃឹមថា ទីផ្សារអាកាសចរណ៍នឹងចាប់ផ្តើមងើបឡើងវិញ បន្ទាប់ពីបានឆ្លងកាត់វិបត្តិសេដ្ឋកិច្ច ពីឆ្នាំ២០០៨មក។ យន្តហោះរាប់រយគ្រឿង ជាពិសេស យន្តហោះរបស់ក្រុមហ៊ុន Airbus នឹងត្រូវបញ្ជាទិញដោយក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍មកពីអាស៊ី។
ក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍មួយរបស់ម៉ាឡេស៊ី ឈ្មោះ Air Asia (ទើបនឹងបង្កើតឡើងបាន ៩ឆ្នាំ) នឹងបញ្ជាទិញយន្តហោះធុន A320 របស់ក្រុមហ៊ុន Airbus ចំនួន ២០០គ្រឿង គិតជាទឹកប្រាក់ ១៧ពាន់លានដុល្លារ។ នេះគឺជាការបញ្ជាទិញដ៏ច្រើនសន្ធឹកសន្ធាប់មិនធ្លាប់មានក្នុងប្រវត្តិទីផ្សារអាកាសចរណ៍។
ការបញ្ជាទិញដ៏ធំពីរទៀត គឺមកពីក្រុមហ៊ុនឥណ្ឌា (ក្រុមហ៊ុន Indigo និង Go Air)។ Indigo នឹងបញ្ជាទិញយន្តហោះ Airbus ចំនួន ១៨០គ្រឿង ចំណែក Go Air ទិញ ៧២គ្រឿង។ ក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍ផ្សេងទៀតមកពីអាស៊ី ដូចជា ហ្វ៊ីលីពីន និងថៃ ជាដើម ក៏នឹងបញ្ជាទិញយន្តហោះជាច្រើនគ្រឿងដែរ ក្នុងឱកាសពិព័រណ៍នេះ។
ការបញ្ជាទិញយន្តហោះដ៏ច្រើនសន្ធឹកសន្ធាប់ដោយក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍អាស៊ីនេះ គឺជាការបញ្ជាក់ថា អាស៊ីពិតជាបានងើបចេញពីវិបត្តិសេដ្ឋកិច្ចបានលឿនជាងតំបន់ផ្សេងទៀតមែន។ ព្រមជាមួយនឹងសក្តានុពលដ៏ធំធេងនៃទីផ្សារដឹកជញ្ជូនតាមអាកាសផងនោះ អាស៊ីគឺជាមុខសញ្ញាទីមួយរបស់ក្រុមហ៊ុនផលិតយន្តហោះ ដូចជា Boeing និង Airbus ។
អាស៊ីគឺជាតំបន់ដែលមានប្រជាជនច្រើនជាងគេបំផុត នៅលើពិភពលោក ក្នុងនោះ ចិន និងឥណ្ឌា សុទ្ធសឹងជាប្រទេសដែលមានប្រជាជនច្រើនជាងគេលំដាប់លេខ១ និងលេខ២ (ប្រជាជនចិនមានប្រមាណ ១ពាន់ ៣រយលាននាក់ ចំណែកឥណ្ឌា មានប្រមាណ ១ពាន់ ២រយលាននាក់)។ គិតជាសរុប ប្រជាជននៅអាស៊ីមានរហូតដល់ទៅជាង ៤ពាន់លាននាក់ (ជាង ៦០% នៃប្រជាជនពិភពលោក)។ ក៏ប៉ុន្តែ រហូតមកទល់ពេលនេះ សេវាកម្មដឹកជញ្ជូនតាមផ្លូវអាកាស នៅមានកម្រិតទាបនៅឡើយ បើធៀបនឹងចំនួនប្រជាជន។
តាមរយៈកំណើនសេដ្ឋកិច្ច ដែលមានអត្រាខ្ពស់ជារៀងរាល់ឆ្នាំ គេរំពឹងថា ប្រជាជននៅអាស៊ី ដែលមានចំណូលមធ្យមនឹងមានការកើនឡើងខ្ពស់។ តម្រូវការនៃសេវាកម្មដឹកជញ្ជូនតាមផ្លូវអាកាសក៏នឹងមានការកើនឡើងយ៉ាងខ្លាំងដែរ នៅពេលឆាប់ៗខាងមុខនេះ។ ក្រុមហ៊ុន Boeing និង Airbus រំពឹងថា ដល់ពេលនោះ ក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍នៅអាស៊ីប្រាកដជាត្រូវការយន្តហោះច្រើន ដើម្បីបំពេញតម្រូវការទីផ្សារ។
ក៏ប៉ុន្តែ ក្នុងពេលជាមួយគ្នានេះ ចិនក៏កំពុងចាប់ផ្តើមបោះជំហានចូលក្នុងឧស្សាហកម្មផលិតយន្តហោះដែរ នៅពេលនេះ។ នៅឆ្នាំនេះ ចិនបានយកយន្តហោះរបស់ខ្លួនមកដាក់តាំងបង្ហាញជាលើកទីមួយ នៅក្នុងពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះ Bourget ។ ទៅថ្ងៃអនាគត ចិនអាចនឹងក្លាយទៅជាគូប្រជែងមួយរបស់ Boeing និង Airbus ជាពិសេស សម្រាប់ទីផ្សារ នៅអាស៊ី៕
ពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះប៉ារីស (ឬពិព័រណ៍ Bourget) បានចាប់ផ្តើមបើកទ្វារជាផ្លូវការ នៅព្រឹកថ្ងៃចន្ទ ២០ មិថុនា ២០១១នេះ សម្រាប់រយៈពេល ៧ថ្ងៃ។ នេះគឺជាពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះដ៏ធំបំផុត នៅលើពិភពលោក ដែលគេតែងតែរៀបចំធ្វើជារៀងរាល់ពីរឆ្នាំម្តង។ ក្រៅពីការដាក់តាំង និងការហោះហើរបង្ហាញយន្តហោះថ្មីៗ ទំនើបៗ ពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះ Bourget ក៏ជាឱកាសដ៏ល្អមួយដែរ ការទិញ-លក់យន្តហោះ។
ពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះឆ្នាំនេះ បានចាប់ផ្តើមបើកទ្វារឡើង ជាមួយនឹងក្តីសង្ឃឹមថា ទីផ្សារអាកាសចរណ៍នឹងចាប់ផ្តើមងើបឡើងវិញ បន្ទាប់ពីបានឆ្លងកាត់វិបត្តិសេដ្ឋកិច្ច ពីឆ្នាំ២០០៨មក។ យន្តហោះរាប់រយគ្រឿង ជាពិសេស យន្តហោះរបស់ក្រុមហ៊ុន Airbus នឹងត្រូវបញ្ជាទិញដោយក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍មកពីអាស៊ី។
ក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍មួយរបស់ម៉ាឡេស៊ី ឈ្មោះ Air Asia (ទើបនឹងបង្កើតឡើងបាន ៩ឆ្នាំ) នឹងបញ្ជាទិញយន្តហោះធុន A320 របស់ក្រុមហ៊ុន Airbus ចំនួន ២០០គ្រឿង គិតជាទឹកប្រាក់ ១៧ពាន់លានដុល្លារ។ នេះគឺជាការបញ្ជាទិញដ៏ច្រើនសន្ធឹកសន្ធាប់មិនធ្លាប់មានក្នុងប្រវត្តិទីផ្សារអាកាសចរណ៍។
ការបញ្ជាទិញដ៏ធំពីរទៀត គឺមកពីក្រុមហ៊ុនឥណ្ឌា (ក្រុមហ៊ុន Indigo និង Go Air)។ Indigo នឹងបញ្ជាទិញយន្តហោះ Airbus ចំនួន ១៨០គ្រឿង ចំណែក Go Air ទិញ ៧២គ្រឿង។ ក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍ផ្សេងទៀតមកពីអាស៊ី ដូចជា ហ្វ៊ីលីពីន និងថៃ ជាដើម ក៏នឹងបញ្ជាទិញយន្តហោះជាច្រើនគ្រឿងដែរ ក្នុងឱកាសពិព័រណ៍នេះ។
ការបញ្ជាទិញយន្តហោះដ៏ច្រើនសន្ធឹកសន្ធាប់ដោយក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍អាស៊ីនេះ គឺជាការបញ្ជាក់ថា អាស៊ីពិតជាបានងើបចេញពីវិបត្តិសេដ្ឋកិច្ចបានលឿនជាងតំបន់ផ្សេងទៀតមែន។ ព្រមជាមួយនឹងសក្តានុពលដ៏ធំធេងនៃទីផ្សារដឹកជញ្ជូនតាមអាកាសផងនោះ អាស៊ីគឺជាមុខសញ្ញាទីមួយរបស់ក្រុមហ៊ុនផលិតយន្តហោះ ដូចជា Boeing និង Airbus ។
អាស៊ីគឺជាតំបន់ដែលមានប្រជាជនច្រើនជាងគេបំផុត នៅលើពិភពលោក ក្នុងនោះ ចិន និងឥណ្ឌា សុទ្ធសឹងជាប្រទេសដែលមានប្រជាជនច្រើនជាងគេលំដាប់លេខ១ និងលេខ២ (ប្រជាជនចិនមានប្រមាណ ១ពាន់ ៣រយលាននាក់ ចំណែកឥណ្ឌា មានប្រមាណ ១ពាន់ ២រយលាននាក់)។ គិតជាសរុប ប្រជាជននៅអាស៊ីមានរហូតដល់ទៅជាង ៤ពាន់លាននាក់ (ជាង ៦០% នៃប្រជាជនពិភពលោក)។ ក៏ប៉ុន្តែ រហូតមកទល់ពេលនេះ សេវាកម្មដឹកជញ្ជូនតាមផ្លូវអាកាស នៅមានកម្រិតទាបនៅឡើយ បើធៀបនឹងចំនួនប្រជាជន។
តាមរយៈកំណើនសេដ្ឋកិច្ច ដែលមានអត្រាខ្ពស់ជារៀងរាល់ឆ្នាំ គេរំពឹងថា ប្រជាជននៅអាស៊ី ដែលមានចំណូលមធ្យមនឹងមានការកើនឡើងខ្ពស់។ តម្រូវការនៃសេវាកម្មដឹកជញ្ជូនតាមផ្លូវអាកាសក៏នឹងមានការកើនឡើងយ៉ាងខ្លាំងដែរ នៅពេលឆាប់ៗខាងមុខនេះ។ ក្រុមហ៊ុន Boeing និង Airbus រំពឹងថា ដល់ពេលនោះ ក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍នៅអាស៊ីប្រាកដជាត្រូវការយន្តហោះច្រើន ដើម្បីបំពេញតម្រូវការទីផ្សារ។
ក៏ប៉ុន្តែ ក្នុងពេលជាមួយគ្នានេះ ចិនក៏កំពុងចាប់ផ្តើមបោះជំហានចូលក្នុងឧស្សាហកម្មផលិតយន្តហោះដែរ នៅពេលនេះ។ នៅឆ្នាំនេះ ចិនបានយកយន្តហោះរបស់ខ្លួនមកដាក់តាំងបង្ហាញជាលើកទីមួយ នៅក្នុងពិព័រណ៍យន្តហោះ Bourget ។ ទៅថ្ងៃអនាគត ចិនអាចនឹងក្លាយទៅជាគូប្រជែងមួយរបស់ Boeing និង Airbus ជាពិសេស សម្រាប់ទីផ្សារ នៅអាស៊ី៕
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Biography of 'Ice Queen' Kim Available in Korean
The Korean version of a book about figure-skating queen Kim Yu-na that chronicles her rise to the pinnacle of the sport is now available at bookstores in the country.
The translation is a product of two famous children's book authors. American Christine Dzidrums wrote the original text of "Yuna Kim: Ice Queen," and Korea's Roh Kyung-sil broadened the book's access to Korea's non-English speakers. It is being distributed in Korea by Creative Media Publishing.
Dzidrums, who established her credentials in the realm of winter sports by writing a popular biography of Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette, pieces together a gripping narrative in her latest opus. It begins with how Kim fell in love with figure skating when visiting an ice rink with her parents at the age of seven. After watching a performance by American star Michelle Kwan on TV, she then began cradling her dream of winning an Olympic gold medal in the sport.
Kim realized her ambition at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver by seeing off Japanese rival Asada Mao to seize a gold medal despite harboring a number of injuries. As such, the biography focuses on the theme of overcoming adversity and never giving up on your dreams.
Link:http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/06/09/2011060900784.html
Saturday, June 18, 2011
ភាពតានតឹងរវាងកូរ៉េទាំងពីរនៅលើជោគវាសនានៃជនភៀសខ្លួនកូរ៉េខាងជើង៩នាក់
សេអ៊ូលឆ្លើយ”ទេ”ជាមួយព្យុងយ៉ាង។ នៅថ្ងៃសុក្រ១៧មិថុនានេះ សេអ៊ូល បានច្រានចោលសំណើព្យុងយ៉ាង ស្តីពី មាតុភូមិនិវត្តន៍ជនភៀសខ្លួនកូរ៉េខាងជើងមួយគ្រួរដែលមានគ្នា៩នាក់គឺបុរស៣នាក់ ស្រ្តី២នាក់ និងក្មេងៗ៤នាក់។
ជនកូរ៉េខាងជើង៩នាក់នេះ បានរត់ភៀសខ្លួនពីកូរ៉េខាងជើងដោយបានឆ្លងកាត់ព្រំដែនសមុទ្រលឿង កាលពីថ្ងៃសៅរ៍ទី១១ មិថុនាមុនតាមកាណូតតូចមួយគ្រឿង។ព្យុងយ៉ាង បានទាមទារនៅថ្ងៃព្រហស្បតិ៍១៦មិថុនាម្សិលមិញ ឲ្យសេអ៊ូល ធ្វើមាតុភូមិនិវត្តន៍ជនកូរ៉េខាងជើងទំាងអស់ ដោយគូសបញ្ជាក់ថា ទំនាក់ទំនងរវាងប្រទេសទាំងពីរនឹងកាន់តែតានតឹងខ្លាំងថែមទៀតប្រសិនបើកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងបដិសេធសំណើកូរ៉េខាងជើង។
“ជនកូរ៉េខាងជើង៩នាក់នោះ បានទទូចសុំសិទ្ធិជាជនភៀសខ្លួន- ដូច្នេះយើងនឹងត្រូវដោះ ស្រាយ ទៅតាមឆន្ទៈរបស់ពួកគេ”។ នេះជាសេចក្តីថ្លែងរបស់អង្គការកាកបាទក្រហមកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងនៅក្នុងសារមួយជូនចំពោះអង្គការកាកបាទក្រហមកូរ៉េខាងជើង។
គួររំលឹកថា ចាប់តាំងពីសង្គ្រាមនៅឧបទ្វីបកូរ៉េ បានបិទបញ្ចប់នៅឆ្នាំ ១៩៥៣ គេប៉ាន់ស្មានថា មានជនភៀសខ្លួនកូរ៉េខាងជើងចំនួន ២ ម៉ឺន១ពាន់នាក់ហើយ ដែលបានរត់ភៀសខ្លួនមកដល់កូរ៉េខាងត្បូងដោយជោគជ័យ។ ចំណែក កូរ៉េខាងត្បូង មាននយោបាយអនុគ្រោះដល់ជនជាតិកូរ៉េខាងជើងណាស់! មិនថាជនជាតិកូរ៉េខាងជើង មានចេតនាឬ គិតទុកជាមុនឬក៏ដោយហេតុចៃដន្យទេ កូរ៉េខាងត្បូង សុខចិត្តទទួលឲ្យពួកគេជ្រកកោនទាំងអស់ លើកលែងតែពួកគេស្ម័គ្រចិត្ត ត្រឡប់ទៅកាន់ស្រុកកំណើតវិញ ទើបកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងយល់ព្រមធ្វើមាតុភូមិនិវត្តន៍។
កាលពីខែកុម្ភៈមុន កប៉ាល់កូរ៉េខាងជើងមួយគ្រឿង ដឹកអ្នកដំណើរចំនួន៣១ នាក់ បានវង្វេងទិសដៅ និងបានឆ្លងព្រំដែនចូលដល់កូរ៉េខាងត្បូងដោយចៃដន្យ។ បន្ទាប់ពីទីក្រុងព្យុងយ៉ាងនិងសេអ៊ូល ធ្វើការចរចាគ្នាយ៉ាងតឹងសរសៃកដាក់គ្នា អស់២ខែកន្លងមក ទីបំផុត សេអ៊ូល បានបញ្ជូនអ្នកដំណើរកូរ៉េខាងជើង ២៧នាក់ទៅកាន់កូរ៉េខាងជើងវិញ។ ក៏ប៉ុន្តែ សេអ៊ូល បដិសេធមិនព្រមបញ្ជូនខ្លួនជនកូរ៉េខាងជើង៤នាក់ផ្សេងទៀតទេ ពីព្រោះអ្នកទាំងបួននាក់នោះ បានសម្រេចចិត្តរស់នៅលើទឹកដីកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង ទោះបីជាក្រុមគ្រួសាររបស់គេបាននិយាយអង្វរករយ៉ាងណាក្តី ការអង្វរករ ដែលត្រូវបានគេចាក់ផ្សាយតាម vidéo។
ការប្រឈមមុខគ្នាដោយពាក្យសំដី ស្តីពីជនភៀសខ្លួនកូរ៉េខាងជើងរត់ចូលកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងនេះ ត្រូវបានប្រព្រឹត្តទៅ ខណៈពេលដែលកូរ៉េទាំងពីរ មានភាពតានតឹងជាមួយគ្នា រួចស្រេចទៅហើយ ចាប់តាំងពីដើមឆ្នាំ២០១០មក និង បន្ទាប់ពីការវាយប្រហាររបស់កងទ័ពជើងប្រឆាំងនាវាចម្បាំងកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងមួយគ្រឿង ដែលជាហេតុបណ្តាលឲ្យស្លាប់កងទ័ពកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង៤៦ នាក់។ មិនតែប៉ុណ្ណោះ កាលពីខែវិច្ឆិកា ២០១០ ការបាញ់ផ្លោងគ្រាប់បែករបស់កូរ៉េខាងជើងប្រឆាំងកោះកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង ដែលបណ្តាលឲ្យស្លាប់មនុស្សចំនួន៤នាក់ទៀត បានជំរុញឲ្យអធិករណ៍រវាងកូរ៉េទាំងពីរ ក្លាយទៅជាវិបត្តិអន្តរជាតិ។
យោងតាមសាព័ត៌មានកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង នៅថ្ងៃសុក្រ១៧មិថុនានេះ ទីក្រុងសេអ៊ូល បានដាក់ពង្រាយកាំជ្រួចមីស្ស៊ីល sol-sol ដែលអាចបាញ់ទៅដល់រដ្ឋធានីព្យុងយ៉ាង។ ព័ត៌មាននេះ ត្រូវបានក្រសួងការពារជាតិកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងបដិសេធ ក៏ប៉ុន្តែ ទីភ្នាក់ងារព័ត៌មានyonhap និង Dong-A llbo អះអាង ថា ការដាក់ពង្រាយកាំជ្រួចមីស្ស៊ីលនេះ គឺដោយហេតុ តែមានភាពតានតឹងខ្លាំងនៅក្នុងឧបទ្វីបកូរ៉េនាពេលបច្ចុប្បន្ននេះ៕
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ទាហានកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងច្រឡំបាញ់យន្តហោះដឹកអ្នកដំណើរស៊ីវិល
ទាហានកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងបានបាញ់ទៅលើយន្តហោះដឹកអ្នកដំណើរមួយគ្រឿង ដោយច្រឡំស្មានតែជាយន្តហោះយោធារបស់កូរ៉េខាងជើង។ នេះបើយោងតាមមន្រ្តីក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍ និងបណ្តាញព័ត៌មានកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង Yunhap ។ ហេតុការណ៍នេះមិនបានបណ្តាលឲ្យអ្នកដំណើរបាត់បង់ជីវិត ឬរបួសនោះទេ។
បើយោងតាមទីភ្នាក់ងារព័ត៌មានកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង ឈ្មោះ Yunhap ហេតុការណ៍នេះបានកើតឡើងនៅព្រឹកព្រលឹមថ្ងៃសុក្រ ១៧ មិថុនា ២០១១។ យន្តហោះដែលទាហានកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងបាញ់នោះ គឺជាយន្តហោះដឹកអ្នកដំណើររបស់ក្រុមហ៊ុនអាកាសចរណ៍កូរ៉េខាងត្បូងខ្លួនឯង ឈ្មោះ Asiana Airlines។ នៅលើយន្តហោះនោះ មានផ្ទុកអ្នកដំណើរចំនួន ១១៩នាក់ ធ្វើដំណើរមកពីប្រទេសចិន ឆ្ពោះទៅកាន់ព្រលានយន្តហោះអន្តរជាតិក្រុងសេអ៊ូល (កូរ៉េខាងត្បូង)។
អ្នកនាំពាក្យរបស់កងម៉ារីនកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងបានឲ្យដឹងថា នៅពេលដែលយន្តហោះក្រុមហ៊ុន Asiana កំពុងបន្ទាបខ្លួន ដើម្បីចុះចតនៅព្រលានយន្តហោះសេអ៊ូល ទាហានកូរ៉េខាងត្បូង២រូប ដែលកំពុងយាមនៅលើកោះក្បែរព្រំដែនកូរ៉េខាងជើង ក៏បានធ្វើការបាញ់ប្រហារ ដោយស្មានតែជាយន្តហោះយោធារបស់កូរ៉េខាងជើង។ ការបាញ់ប្រហារនេះបានធ្វើឡើងប្រមាណជា ១០នាទី ក៏ប៉ុន្តែ ប្រើសុទ្ធតែកាំភ្លើងដៃប៉ុណ្ណោះ មិនបានប្រើកាំភ្លើងសម្រាប់បាញ់យន្តហោះនោះទេ។ ហេតុដូច្នេះហើយបានជាមិនបណ្តាលឲ្យមានការខូចខាតលើតួយន្តហោះ ហើយក៏មិនបណ្តាលឲ្យមានអ្នកដំណើរណាម្នាក់ស្លាប់ ឬរបួសដែរ។
កងម៉ារីនកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងបានអះអាងថា ហេតុការណ៍នេះកើតឡើងដោយសារតែយន្តហោះដឹកអ្នកដំណើរនេះហោះខុសផ្លូវ ក៏ប៉ុន្តែ មន្រ្តីក្រុមហ៊ុន Asiana បានអះអាងថា យន្តហោះនេះហោះហើរតាមគន្លងផ្លូវអាកាសជាធម្មតា។
គួរបញ្ជាក់ថា ព្រលានយន្តហោះអន្តរជាតិក្រុងសេអ៊ូល ស្ថិតនៅចម្ងាយប្រមាណតែ ៤០គីឡូម៉ែត្រប៉ុណ្ណោះ ពីព្រំដែនរវាងកូរ៉េទាំងពីរ។ កាលពីឆ្នាំទៅមិញនេះ កូរ៉េខាងត្បូងបានទទួលរងការវាយប្រហារដល់ទៅពីរលើក បណ្តាលឲ្យបាត់បង់ជីវិតមនុស្សប្រមាណ ៥០នាក់ ក្នុងនោះ ក៏មានជនស៊ីវិលផងដែរ។
ហេតុការណ៍បាញ់ច្រឡំលើយន្តហោះស៊ីវិលនៅពេលនេះ បង្ហាញកាន់តែច្បាស់ថែមទៀតអំពីសភាពតានតឹងរវាងកូរ៉េទាំងពីរ។ ទាហានកូរ៉េខាងត្បូងទំនងជាកំពុងស្ថិតក្នុងភាពប្រុងប្រយ័ត្ន រំពៃមើលជាប់ជានិច្ចខ្លាចមានការវាយឆ្មក់ណាមួយពីកូរ៉េខាងជើង៕
Link:http://www.khmer.rfi.fr/south-korea-soldiers-mistakenly-fired-at-civilian-jet
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Blow Away the Heat in Caves!
It was unusual that temperature in May recorded 28 degree in Celsius. It made us really worried about the coming summer. Well, it was right. Why don’t we go on a trip to a cool place? Where can be a better place rather than the ocean or a mountain that has many things to see and even has the freshness of early autumn?
Today we would like to proudly introduce the Korea’s beauty, Caves. There have been a lot geographical changes in this peninsula, which formed many magnificent sites in Korea. It might be a privilege for all of us in Korea to be able to enjoy it.
There are several kinds of caves. Limestone caves are formed by the rainwater which dissolves the limestone layer. Sea caves are formed by abrasion of the ocean wave. Lava caves are formed by lava flow. Artificial caves are formed on a specific purpose. There are more limestone caves and sea caves in Korea. Stalagmites, stalactites and stone pillars are so beautiful that more and more people keep visiting the caves. And this will guide you to explore the caves which are the gifts from the Mother Nature. Let’s take a look.
Korea’s only theme cave, Hwaam
(Source: Kookmin Ilbo)
Hwaam Cave located in Jeongsun, Gangwon-do is recognized as one of the great caves in Korea. It was listed in 1980 as the monument No. 33. Most of all, it is highly recognized for its beauty and it is also one of the eight beauties in Jeongsun, Gangwon-do. It is the only themed cave. The theme presents the ‘Meeting of the Gold and the Nature’. What makes it unique is that, Hwaam Cave has both coal mine and natural cave. To get to the starting point of the cave, you should take a shuttle train. You will truly feel the theme of the ‘Meeting of Gold and Nature’.
The tour length of Hwaam Cave is 1,803 meters and the tour takes approximately one and half hour. You can see some chapters in the cave. The chapters consist of ‘History’, ‘365 along with Gold Line’, ‘Wonderland’, ‘Gold world’, ‘Nature Wonder’. The cave was discovered while mining the gold, so there are many displays and exhibits inside are connected with Gold mine. You can see the times of mining gold and a gold vein. It is quite interesting to see gold bars. In addition, there are some displays showing various kinds of gold mines, the use of gold and the history of gold. It is already beyond the museum. For the children who easily get bored, there is a chapter of ‘Gold Ghost and Silver Ghost in Wonderland’ which are mascots of this cave. The Wonderland shows how to mine gold and make gold products from the children’s perspective. Actually, there are more family visitors in a cave tour.
You can also enjoy a geological beauty. Hundreds of stalactites hanging on the ceiling are spectacular. It looks like a curtain hung over the cave. It is not fair just to say “beautiful”, but it is natural to say “beyond the expression”.
Mystic geologic cave, Gosu
(Source: Newsis)
Many people said this Gosu Cave, located in Danyang, Chungcheongbuk-do, is genuinely the best of all. Because there are many beautiful rocks, stalagmites, stalactites and stone pillars.
Gosu cave made of limestone layers is listed No. 256 as a natural monument. There are various creatures by the cave, which has high academic value. It is 1,200 meters long. However travelers have an access only to 600 meters inside for environmental conservation.
However, once you enter, you will definitely be amazed. It is so beautiful that you won’t be disappointed at not seeing the whole cave. Stalactites and stalagmites which grown up and down for a long period of time finally has become the limestone pillars. With that, you will feel the eternity of time.
The ‘Gom Bawi (Bear rock)’ that looks like a roaring bear is a mystic nature itself which makes you keep looking at it. ‘Cheondang SeongByeok (the Wall of the Castle of Heaven)’ has beautiful stalactites, which are very popular among many travelers who want to take a picture of them. In fact, it is very amazing to know that it takes 5 years and even 10 years for stalactites to grow up to 1 cm. Gosu Cave is made 5.4 million years ago. Once again, you can feel the eternity of time. During the journey, you will see a rock called a statue of the Virgin Mary. The rock looks like the Virgin Mary holding hands, kneeling and praying.
Before you go to Gosu Cave, there are several things you should remember. As the entrance road is very narrow, you have to be careful. A pathway inside of the cave is very narrow and steep. It is also very humid, so you might feel as if you were in the rain. It has 95 percent to 97 percent humidity, so that you’d better prepare the raincoat.
Hwanseon Cave, the undiscovered jewel in Asia
(Source: Yonhap News Agency)
“The largest limestones cave in Asia”. With this one sentence, we can recognize the magnificent status of Hwanseon Cave.
Hwanseon cave is located in Dei-ri, Samcheok, Gwangwon-do. Dei-ri means big ears. There are six caves in Dei-ri region. Only two caves, Daegeum Cave and Hwanseon cave, are open to travelers.
It takes long time to get to Hwanseon Cave. For this, they equipped mono rail for visitors, which used to take 30~ 40 minutes on foot. If you want to take a breath of mountain, walking is also recommended.
Hwanseon Cave is much bigger than any other caves. It has many valleys like small falls here and there uplifting a very unique atmosphere. Cave coral is the most popular place. It is hard to find anywhere in the world, so that many foreigners visit the Cave. There is an English information sign. Cave coral grows up on the wall where water comes out. Cave coral is also called Cave Popcorn since it has a similar look. Many people capture the splendid scenery that looks like a King’s throne. We hope you to take a close look at this throne.
The cave is good for travel in both summer and winter. Cool in summer, warm in winter. How about watching magnificent view and relaxing your mind in cave tour during the summer that made us tired and stressed?
Link:http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10111330284
Today we would like to proudly introduce the Korea’s beauty, Caves. There have been a lot geographical changes in this peninsula, which formed many magnificent sites in Korea. It might be a privilege for all of us in Korea to be able to enjoy it.
There are several kinds of caves. Limestone caves are formed by the rainwater which dissolves the limestone layer. Sea caves are formed by abrasion of the ocean wave. Lava caves are formed by lava flow. Artificial caves are formed on a specific purpose. There are more limestone caves and sea caves in Korea. Stalagmites, stalactites and stone pillars are so beautiful that more and more people keep visiting the caves. And this will guide you to explore the caves which are the gifts from the Mother Nature. Let’s take a look.
Korea’s only theme cave, Hwaam
Hwaam Cave located in Jeongsun, Gangwon-do is recognized as one of the great caves in Korea. It was listed in 1980 as the monument No. 33. Most of all, it is highly recognized for its beauty and it is also one of the eight beauties in Jeongsun, Gangwon-do. It is the only themed cave. The theme presents the ‘Meeting of the Gold and the Nature’. What makes it unique is that, Hwaam Cave has both coal mine and natural cave. To get to the starting point of the cave, you should take a shuttle train. You will truly feel the theme of the ‘Meeting of Gold and Nature’.
The tour length of Hwaam Cave is 1,803 meters and the tour takes approximately one and half hour. You can see some chapters in the cave. The chapters consist of ‘History’, ‘365 along with Gold Line’, ‘Wonderland’, ‘Gold world’, ‘Nature Wonder’. The cave was discovered while mining the gold, so there are many displays and exhibits inside are connected with Gold mine. You can see the times of mining gold and a gold vein. It is quite interesting to see gold bars. In addition, there are some displays showing various kinds of gold mines, the use of gold and the history of gold. It is already beyond the museum. For the children who easily get bored, there is a chapter of ‘Gold Ghost and Silver Ghost in Wonderland’ which are mascots of this cave. The Wonderland shows how to mine gold and make gold products from the children’s perspective. Actually, there are more family visitors in a cave tour.
You can also enjoy a geological beauty. Hundreds of stalactites hanging on the ceiling are spectacular. It looks like a curtain hung over the cave. It is not fair just to say “beautiful”, but it is natural to say “beyond the expression”.
Mystic geologic cave, Gosu
Many people said this Gosu Cave, located in Danyang, Chungcheongbuk-do, is genuinely the best of all. Because there are many beautiful rocks, stalagmites, stalactites and stone pillars.
Gosu cave made of limestone layers is listed No. 256 as a natural monument. There are various creatures by the cave, which has high academic value. It is 1,200 meters long. However travelers have an access only to 600 meters inside for environmental conservation.
However, once you enter, you will definitely be amazed. It is so beautiful that you won’t be disappointed at not seeing the whole cave. Stalactites and stalagmites which grown up and down for a long period of time finally has become the limestone pillars. With that, you will feel the eternity of time.
The ‘Gom Bawi (Bear rock)’ that looks like a roaring bear is a mystic nature itself which makes you keep looking at it. ‘Cheondang SeongByeok (the Wall of the Castle of Heaven)’ has beautiful stalactites, which are very popular among many travelers who want to take a picture of them. In fact, it is very amazing to know that it takes 5 years and even 10 years for stalactites to grow up to 1 cm. Gosu Cave is made 5.4 million years ago. Once again, you can feel the eternity of time. During the journey, you will see a rock called a statue of the Virgin Mary. The rock looks like the Virgin Mary holding hands, kneeling and praying.
Before you go to Gosu Cave, there are several things you should remember. As the entrance road is very narrow, you have to be careful. A pathway inside of the cave is very narrow and steep. It is also very humid, so you might feel as if you were in the rain. It has 95 percent to 97 percent humidity, so that you’d better prepare the raincoat.
Hwanseon Cave, the undiscovered jewel in Asia
“The largest limestones cave in Asia”. With this one sentence, we can recognize the magnificent status of Hwanseon Cave.
Hwanseon cave is located in Dei-ri, Samcheok, Gwangwon-do. Dei-ri means big ears. There are six caves in Dei-ri region. Only two caves, Daegeum Cave and Hwanseon cave, are open to travelers.
It takes long time to get to Hwanseon Cave. For this, they equipped mono rail for visitors, which used to take 30~ 40 minutes on foot. If you want to take a breath of mountain, walking is also recommended.
Hwanseon Cave is much bigger than any other caves. It has many valleys like small falls here and there uplifting a very unique atmosphere. Cave coral is the most popular place. It is hard to find anywhere in the world, so that many foreigners visit the Cave. There is an English information sign. Cave coral grows up on the wall where water comes out. Cave coral is also called Cave Popcorn since it has a similar look. Many people capture the splendid scenery that looks like a King’s throne. We hope you to take a close look at this throne.
The cave is good for travel in both summer and winter. Cool in summer, warm in winter. How about watching magnificent view and relaxing your mind in cave tour during the summer that made us tired and stressed?
Link:http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10111330284
Convenient Traffic System of Korea
Almost all foreigners say that Korea has an excellent public transportation system. In Korea, you can reach everywhere by bus or subway. It is considered a superb system in terms of its access and cleanness.
Korea’s transportation system is now recognized as one of the finest example among other countries. In the past, however, many Koreans complained of ineffective subway and complicated road systems. But after it adopted the transit discount system and better equipped subway systems, situation got much better than ever.
Comfortable Public Transportation System
(Source: Yonhap News Agency)
There has been so much improvement in traffic system, and now Korea’s traffic system is regarded excellent all over the world. Most importantly, the subway and bus companies do not compete with each other for passengers, which became a win-win situation.
(Source: Yonhap News Agency)
For example, the transit discount system helps passengers save their money, which is found only in Korea. For this reason, many policy makers from other countries visit Korea to learn more about Korea’s traffic system. It is common for Korean to pay with digital card when taking a bus, but still in many countries, people are paying cash.
Moreover, a variety of bus and subway line also considered remarkable. Since all buses were divided into four colors- blue, green, red and yellow- according to the routes, it became much convenient to take buses even in rush hour.
Stretching to the world
Korean subway is also well-known for its cleanness in the world. In addition, the screen door is highly recognized as it prevents passengers from harmful air and unexpected hazardous circumstances.
Finally, Korea got to recently export its bus traffic system to Philippines. The official said that Gyeonggi-do made an agreement for mutual cooperation with MMDA(Metro Manila Development Agency) on 27th last month with the attendance of Kim Moon-Soo, the Governor of Gyeonggi-do and Francis Tolentino, the chairman of MMDA, Philippines. Followed by this agreement, Gyeonggi-do will share the policies on Metro traffic systems such as BMS (Bus Management System) and BIS (Bus Information System) and will cooperate on building the infrastructure of Manila.
Gyeonggi-do will share the information on how to adopt CNG bus, traffic card system, and transit discount system and how to build Bus terminal complex.
(Source: Chosun Ilbo)
Korean companies will cover the technical matters. Manila development agency of Philippines Metro announced that they will integrate four major traffic systems such as Metro, Bus, Jeepney, and Tricycle. For this, the chairman Tolentino asked cooperation during his visit to Gyeonggi Province last February. Kim Moon Su, the governor of Gyeonggi-do said that this agreement will help Philippines build more efficient traffic system. Furthermore it will definitely be the innovative traffic system in Philippines as well.
It seems that Korea’s transportation system is moving ahead to the World along with ‘Korean Wave, Hallyu’. However, generosity comes first than institutions and systems. Let’s make the world that human is always comes before the cars.
Link:http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10111307413
Korea’s transportation system is now recognized as one of the finest example among other countries. In the past, however, many Koreans complained of ineffective subway and complicated road systems. But after it adopted the transit discount system and better equipped subway systems, situation got much better than ever.
Comfortable Public Transportation System
(Source: Yonhap News Agency)
There has been so much improvement in traffic system, and now Korea’s traffic system is regarded excellent all over the world. Most importantly, the subway and bus companies do not compete with each other for passengers, which became a win-win situation.
(Source: Yonhap News Agency)
For example, the transit discount system helps passengers save their money, which is found only in Korea. For this reason, many policy makers from other countries visit Korea to learn more about Korea’s traffic system. It is common for Korean to pay with digital card when taking a bus, but still in many countries, people are paying cash.
Moreover, a variety of bus and subway line also considered remarkable. Since all buses were divided into four colors- blue, green, red and yellow- according to the routes, it became much convenient to take buses even in rush hour.
Stretching to the world
Korean subway is also well-known for its cleanness in the world. In addition, the screen door is highly recognized as it prevents passengers from harmful air and unexpected hazardous circumstances.
Finally, Korea got to recently export its bus traffic system to Philippines. The official said that Gyeonggi-do made an agreement for mutual cooperation with MMDA(Metro Manila Development Agency) on 27th last month with the attendance of Kim Moon-Soo, the Governor of Gyeonggi-do and Francis Tolentino, the chairman of MMDA, Philippines. Followed by this agreement, Gyeonggi-do will share the policies on Metro traffic systems such as BMS (Bus Management System) and BIS (Bus Information System) and will cooperate on building the infrastructure of Manila.
Gyeonggi-do will share the information on how to adopt CNG bus, traffic card system, and transit discount system and how to build Bus terminal complex.
Korean companies will cover the technical matters. Manila development agency of Philippines Metro announced that they will integrate four major traffic systems such as Metro, Bus, Jeepney, and Tricycle. For this, the chairman Tolentino asked cooperation during his visit to Gyeonggi Province last February. Kim Moon Su, the governor of Gyeonggi-do said that this agreement will help Philippines build more efficient traffic system. Furthermore it will definitely be the innovative traffic system in Philippines as well.
It seems that Korea’s transportation system is moving ahead to the World along with ‘Korean Wave, Hallyu’. However, generosity comes first than institutions and systems. Let’s make the world that human is always comes before the cars.
Link:http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10111307413
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
'Please Look After Mom' Goes Global
Following its success in the United States, Korean author Shin Kyung-sook’s bestselling novel, ‘Please Look After Mom,’ is gaining recognition in other parts of the world. In Italy, the novel has already become a bestseller.
Moreover, ‘Please Look After Mom’ has recently been translated into French, marking the third novel by Shin, after ‘A Lone Room’ and ‘Li Chin,’ to be translated into French. With 20,000 copies in print, four times the typical amount for first editions, the novel’s first edition in French is looking to inspire the French readers.
Meanwhile, in addition to 18 countries that initially requested translation and publication of ‘Please Look After Mom,’ nine more countries including Serbia, Greece, Russia and Finland have requested translation of the novel into their respective languages, further bolstering the novel’s international acclaim.
Link:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1306855
Korean Scientists Give Hope to Gastric Cancer Patients
A newly developed treatment for gastric cancer by a group of Korean researchers has been attracting international attention after proving that the procedure can reduce the likelihood of tumors recurring in the wake of a gastrectomy, or the partial or full surgical removal of the stomach.
Patients who follow-up on surgery by injecting the XELOX regimen, a combination of the two chemotherapeutic agents capecitabine and oxaliplatin, have a greater chance of recovering from operable gastric cancer, according to the new study by Dr. Bang Yung-jue of Seoul National University.
The findings of the study were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting on Tuesday. The study randomly administered the XELOX regimen to cancer patients from a pool of more than 1,000 people. It then compared the progress of those who received the treatment with those who did not.
Link:http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/06/09/2011060901141.html
Patients who follow-up on surgery by injecting the XELOX regimen, a combination of the two chemotherapeutic agents capecitabine and oxaliplatin, have a greater chance of recovering from operable gastric cancer, according to the new study by Dr. Bang Yung-jue of Seoul National University.
The findings of the study were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting on Tuesday. The study randomly administered the XELOX regimen to cancer patients from a pool of more than 1,000 people. It then compared the progress of those who received the treatment with those who did not.
Link:http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/06/09/2011060901141.html
Park Ji-Sung Tells Vietnamese Kids to Dare to Dream
Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung overcame stunted growth as a child and lived on a diet of frog stew to become one of Asia's most respected athletes. Now he hopes to encourage young Vietnamese children to follow their dreams by hosting the inaugural Doosan Asian Dream Cup on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City.
"I would like to give inspiration to all of those children of Vietnam who dream of becoming a soccer player, and to let them know that they too can become great players," Park said when asked about the maiden project of his charity-based JS Foundation.
Vietnam's divided history is one of the reasons why he chose it to host the event, which will feature world-class soccer players from the continent, the former captain of Korea's national side said during a press conference at Incheon International Airport on Monday.
"I have heard that soccer is very popular in Vietnam. One of the reasons why we chose Vietnam as the site of our first charity project is because of the way in which the country has also had this tragic experience in its history of being torn in two," he said before boarding a plane for Ho Chi Minh. The game will kick off in the city's Thong Nhat Stadium at 8 p.m. (Korean time).
The JS Friends' team is made up of Park and former or current national teammates Park Chu-young, Lee Chung-yong, Ki Sung-Yueng, Lee Young-pyo and Jung Jo-gook. Hidetoshi Nakata and Daisuke Matsui of Japan and Li Weifeng of China also join the side, which will be coached by Yoo Sang-chul, a bulwark of the Korean national team from 1994 to 2005. They will face Navibank Saigon FC in Vietnam's first league.
Park said he was originally hoping to be joined by one of his Manchester teammates, but that national duty got in the way. "Unfortunately my friend and teammate Patrice Evra cannot participate due to the schedule of the French national team," he said.
United coach Sir Alex Ferguson sent words of support and encouragement through a video message. "I would like to say that Ji-sung is a fantastic professional. He has a real caring heart. Whatever he is going to achieve out there, I hope he finds he enjoys it," he said, before praising his attacking midfielder's "fantastic contribution to the welfare of others."
"You [Park] are fantastic that way. Have a good day, all the success," Ferguson added.
Link:http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/06/14/2011061400923.html
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The rise of Korean contemporary art
As the art market sees gradual recovery after years of recession, Korean artists on the international art scene are matching their talents with major art institutions across the globe. Exhibits dedicated to showcasing contemporary Korean art and artists are opening in cities filled with art and culture like Venice and Basel.
Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale (June 4 – November 27, 2011)
The Korean Pavilion (www.korean-pavilion.or.kr) at the Venice Biennale held a preview on June 2. Promoted by the Arts Council Korea and conceived by Yun Cheagab, an independent curator, the exhibit features 14 works by media artist Lee Yongbaek under the theme “The Love is gone, but the Scar will heal.”
Lee, who is known for addressing social issues with religious and political themes, uses a variety of technologies in his work, from video installations to robotic sculptures. Currently on display at the Korean Pavilion is “Pieta,” two modern reinterpretations of the Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo, and “Angel Soldier,” a series of video performances of describing the march of a soldier disguised in flowers. “Broken Mirror,” is about the complex relationship between reality and illusion, inviting self-reassessment and reflection.
Lee Hyerim is featured at Glasstress 2011 (www.glasstress.org), a collateral event of the Venice Biennale, which focuses on the glass arts, while Lee Ufan is taking part in the group exhibition “The World Belongs to You” at Palazzo Grassi, organized by François Pinault Foundation. (left): Lee Hye Rim, Strawberry Garden, 2011, 3D animation (Courtesy of the artist and Kukje Gallery)
The 54th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale will be open to the public from June 4 to November 27, under the theme “ILLUMInazioni (Illumination)." Under the direction of the Swiss curator and critic Bice Curiger, this year’s “Olympics of contemporary art” welcomes artists from 89 countries, marking it the biggest Biennale in its history. For more information, please visit the official website at: www.labiennale.org (English and Italian)
Haegue Yang solo exhibition at Modern Art Oxford (June 11 – September 4, 2011)
Haegue Yang, who represented Korea at the Venice Biennale two years ago, has continued to participate in group and solo exhibitions at some of the world’s most recognized art museums. Following her participation in “Your Bright Future: 12 Artists From Korea (2009)” at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Yang held several solo exhibitions including “Voice and Wind (2010-11)” at New York’s New Museum and “Arrivals (2011)” at Kunsthaus Bregenz (www.kunsthaus-bregenz.at).
(left) Haegue Yang © 2009 Museum Associates/LACMA – Los Angeles County Museum of Art (right) Haegue Yang, Can Cosies – Brechbohnen 400g, 2011, cans with knitted covers, each 400g, knitting yarn Height: 11 cm, diameter: 10 cm, Installation variable, Photo © Nicolas Pelzer
Her first solo exhibit in the United Kingdom, “Teacher of Dance,” will take place at Modern Art Oxford. The exhibition presents a collection of abstract but harmonious constructions juxtaposed in a synthetic manner. For more information, please visit the official website at: www.modernartoxford.org.uk (English).
Art 42 Basel (June 15 – 19, 2011)
Every June, the small Swiss city of Basel welcomes art lovers and buyers from across the globe to Europe’s biggest contemporary art fair. Art Basel features nearly 300 leading galleries in 37 different countries. The Kukje Gallery (www.kukjegallery.com) is participating for the 13th time this year, including artworks by Rhee Kibong, Lee Ufan, Park Seobo and Haegue Yang.
Rhee Kibong, Edge of Sensorium, 2011, acrylic, plexiglas and mixed media on canvas, 162 x 172 cm; Façade of None, 2011, acrylic, plexiglas and mixed media on canvas, 109 x 103 cm, © Tina Kim Gallery, New York (Courtesy of Kukje Gallery)
Rhee Kibong, who is currently having a solo exhibition entitled “There is No Place” at the New York-based Tina Kim Gallery (www.tinakimgallery.com), has been particularly strong at art fairs, selling out several years in a row, leading to high expectations for this year.
Along with the retrospective “Lee Ufan: Marking Infinity,” starting on June 24 at the Guggenheim (www.guggenheim.org), a series of the artist’s meditative paintings will be on display at the Kukje Gallery’s booth.
A selection of artworks by an international cadre of renowned Korean artists, including Kimsooja and Lee Bul, will be also on view during this year’s Art Basel. For more information, please visit the official website at: www.artbasel.com (English).
Weekend Leisure & Sports Events Held in Jeju
Various leisure and sports events are scheduled to take place in Jeju on the first weekend of June. On June 4th, the 5th National Hallasan Mountain Hiking Event will be held from 09:00 to 16:00. Over 800 hikers are expected to participate in individual and group (5 people or more) races to finish the designated Hallasan Mountain hiking course within a limited time (4hrs 30min). On June 4th and 5th, the 22nd National Underwater Photo-taking Competition will be held in Seogwipo Beach. Around 300 amateur photographers, who are also certified divers, will try to take the best underwater pictures off the coasts of Munseom, Supseom and Beomseom Islands. Finally, on June 5th, the 9th Jeju Superman Triathlon will take place on the coastal road from Seogwipo Seongsanpo to Sehwa. Over 200 triathletes from across the country are expected to compete in the 173km-race combining swimming, cycling and marathon.
Link:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1301883
Namsan Million Person Walking Festival’ to Host the Final Walk
The last of the three-part ‘Namsan Million Person Walking Festival’ walking event series will take off from Namsan Fountain Square at 10:00 on June 11th. Anyone is welcome to join the event for free, and choose to walk either a 7.5km full course or a 3.0km half course. Several performances including Samulnori (farmers’ percussion quartet) and Russian Tango will be held before the walking begins. All participants will be provided with complimentary beverages and milk, while lucky draw prize of backpacks and walking-shoes will be given away. Participants may register online prior to the festival.
Link:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1301884
Monday, June 6, 2011
Fendi Fashion Show to Go Ahead Despite Protests
Luxury goods brand Fendi will go ahead with a fashion show at the Floating Island on the Han River in Seoul despite strong opposition from anti-fur activists.
The company said on Monday that it reached a deal with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to hold the event on June 2 as scheduled and that it will feature fur products as planned.
When the plan for the show was first revealed, animal rights groups voiced outrage that it would feature fur items, and the city government reconsidered its approval and said it would not allow it without Fendi dropping the fur products.
However, the city government changed its position again, saying, "It is virtually impossible to cancel the show since a worldwide broadcast has been scheduled. As the plan was modified to include the whole range of Fendi's fall-winter collection, we hope people do not focus only on the fur products."
Animal rights groups were angered by the latest decision, and said they will organize a protest of some 300 people at the venue on the day of show.
Link:http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/05/24/2011052400790.html
Seoul Metropolitan Government and Nike Jointly Hold the 2011 Nike Women’s Race Seoul 7K
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will team up with Nike to jointly hold the 2011 Women's Race Seoul 7K (http://www.nikewomensrace.co.kr), a seven-km race in which the participants will run from the Peace Plaza in World Cup Park to the turning point in Seoul Citizens’ Park and back to the plaza, from 2 pm on June 4. Some 6,000 women in their 20s will run in the race, which will serve as an opportunity to promote Seoul’s beauty to the world.
The 2011 Women's Race Seoul 7K is an international running event aimed at encouraging women to pay attention to their health and develop their self-confidence. It is known as a global festival for women.
Amid the general lack of events or competitions designed for women, and with few activities available for women in their 20s to enjoy, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has organized this race to raise their awareness of health issues, and to generate the momentum for a new paradigm of festival for the younger generations.
Participants will take part in the race clad in orange T-shirts, which are designed symbolize happiness, high expectations, and good fun. As such, an orange-colored human belt interlinking the Peace Plaza, Haneul Park, Hangang Park and Gureumdari will be formed. The seven-km race will be followed by a “commemorative concert,” which will be held to enable the runners to stretch, relax and recover properly from fatigue amid a beautiful music performance.
The Commemorative Concert, to be held at the Peace Plaza in World Cup Park, is open not only to the race participants but also to the general public. The concert will feature a visual art performance, song performances by singer Kim Tae-woo, and a powerful hip-hop performance by Tiger jk - Yoon Mi-rae.
Link:http://english.seoul.go.kr/gtk/news/news_view.php?idx=15130
Sunday, June 5, 2011
CNNGo Lists 50 Reasons Why Seoul Is a Great City
Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yu-na performs at the KCC Switzen 2011 All That Skate Spring ice show at Jamsil Gymnasium in Seoul on May 6. /Newsis
CNNGo, the 24-hour news channel’s Asian culture website, on Wednesday offered "50 reasons why Seoul is the world's greatest city." It also describes Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yu-na as "the pride of every Korean's heart."
Besides Kim, which it calls "an ice princess you actually like," CNNGo also lists Korean food including galbi (grilled beef ribs), kimchi, bibimbap (rice with mixed vegetables and meat) and live squid, actresses who lead the Korean Wave, G-Dragon of the popular boy band Big Bang, Incheon International Airport, COEX, and Korean sauna or jjimjilbang.
Seoul also boasts the "wildest celebrity scandal" involving the divorce of Korea's "cultural president" Seo Tai-ji and actress Lee Ji-ah, according to the site.
Seoul Venues Host Dano Celebrations
Various festivals and events are taking place in the run-up to Dano, one of the three major holidays in Korea together with Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Thanksgiving Day). The 2011 Dano Korean Traditional Music is scheduled to take place on June 4th at Dream Forest. It will feature 30 different types of cultural experience programs including making Dano fans and washing hair in Changpo (iris) water during the day, while staging various types of traditional and folk music as well as trot music (oldest Korean pop genre) in the evening. Meanwhile, Dano Family Event will be held on the same day at Bukchon Cultural Center. The event will offer such cultural experience programs as making traditional rice cakes and folding fans and learning tea etiquette. Visitors may reserve their spots for the cultural programs over the phone or sign up on the spot.
More info
<2011 Dano Korean Traditional Music Concert>
☞ Time & Location
13:00–21:30 / Grass Square at Dream Forest
☞ Homepage: www.seoulgugakfestival.org (Korean)
☞ Free admission
☞ Time & Location
10:00–16:00 / Bukchon Cultural Center
☞ Program fees: 10,000 won per person
☞ Reservations: +82-2-3707-8388 (Korean, English)
* Please provide your name, contact information, number of people joining the event, and desired time slots
☞ Homepage: bukchon.seoul.go.kr (Korean)
☞ 1330 tt call center: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Korea ballet, Fly high to the world!
Korean ballet is on focus nowadays. Two main ballet companies of Korea, 'Korea National Ballet (KNB)', and 'Universal Ballet (UB)', are now internationally acknowledged for their artistic latent energy, being compared to world-class ballet companies. In fact, Korea ballet was out of B30 (Ballet Ranking Top 30) ten years ago. But now its reputation has been prominently enhanced, as Korean ballet troupes are being invited to foreign countries, surely raising the pride of Korea’s dance world.
Image : Kyunghyang Sinmun
The world’s eye on Korea ballet
KNB has been leading the popularization of ballet, performing 81 times in 2009, 123 times last year throughout the country including its capital city, Seoul. Last year KNB performed in Bolshoi Theater (Bolshoi Teatr) and Mariinskii Theater (Mariinskii Teatr), creating a better reputation of Korean ballet. Recently, KNB was invited to theaters of Italy and France and currently further schedules in details are under discussion. A specific plan for a performance at San Carlo Theater (Teatro San Carlo) in Napoli, Italy will be carried out by this October. This theater is one of the most prominent theaters comparable to La Scala Theater in Milan (Teatro alla Scala di Milano) or Rome Opera House of Italy. Stressing the fact this historic stage was founded 39 years before the globally honored La Scala Theater in Milan, the invitation is much more meaningful.
KNB is also invited to 'Les etes de la danse', a dance festival held in Paris and further schedules for the 2014 performance are as well under discussion. In addition, KNB is planning to perform in Caracalla Theater (Terme di Caracalla) and Rome Opera House next year. Especially this performance will be a very historical occasion for Korea, as Italy is a birthplace of ballet, and France is meaningful home of ballet where it became an independent art genre.
UB is also planning to have a tour in 40 countries within the next 3 years. 'Shim Chung' and 'Giselle' is already scheduled to perform in 8 cities of 6 countries including Taiwan (April), Singapore (May), U.S.A. and Canada (July), Japan (September), and Oman (November) this year. Most of these concerts were attained by UB directly contacting the local theaters who happened to respond with great enthusiasm.
Shim Chung’ an original ballet of Universal Ballet staged in Taipei, Taiwan
Last year UB staged an original ballet ‘Shim Chung’ in Taipei. The 1,500 seats of the National Theater of Taiwan were full with audiences and after the performance enthusiastic response and applause has continued for over ten minutes; there were some people who did not leave the hall even after the three curtain calls, proving how successful the show was. Not actually the Western ballet but the music, costumes, and stage effects that well featured Korean characteristic was what captured the eyes of the Taiwanese audiences. It is worth to note that the National Theater of Taiwan is very selective about the quality of the performance to put on stage while little chances are open to foreign organizations. The fact UB of Korea has won such opportunity, especially with sponsored stage facilities charges and stay expenses, indicates the notably enhanced reputation of Korean ballet.
The rise of Korean ballet masterpieces
With many rising young talented ballet dancers, the future of Korean ballet is more than positive. The number of ballet audiences is growing as well as that of ballet lovers who search for shows of their favorite dancer to send wholehearted support. Korean ballet companies are now being invited to renowned ballet theater overseas. What has made such transition?
First, Korean ballet companies who has been collaborating with foreign staffs now are being recognized for their talent. ‘Giselle’ recently staged by KNB was possible with the positive feedbacks of the foreign staffs who worked with the troupes in Korea before. Such feedbacks shared with other professionals in the overseas dance field led opportunities for Korean ballet troupes to prove their talent and stage performances in front of the world audience.
Besides, Korean ballet dancers who successively take main roles on international ballet stages, join world-class ballet companies and win international ballet competition awards has been another significant factor that helped Korean ballet to win favorable attention from the world. Now these dancers from Korea have good physique as a ballet dancer equivalent to fellow Westerners and exceptional talent receiving great compliments. Hyo-Jung Kang, who studied in Sunhwa arts school of Korea and now a ballet soloist of Stuttgart Ballet, Germany has been selected to take the Juliet role of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Sang-Eun Lee, former member of UB and who recently joined Dresden Semperoper Ballet has won a role of La bayadere. These young dancers, both having experiences performing classic and modern repertories, have proved the high standard of Korean ballet with skills and physique comparable to any other world dancers. Even in Russia, a ballet power, Korean dancers are taking their roles and joining classic programs such as ‘Swan Lake’ of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
Prince HoDong’ an original ballet of Korea National Ballet
The high standard quality of Korean ballet programs is one other contribution. Korean ballet companies are creating and staging original ballet performance such as ‘Prine HoDong’ or ‘Sim Chung’ that features the aesthetic of Korea, while foreign choreographers has been invited to teach ballet techniques upgrading the skills of Korean ballet dancers. The beautiful combination of traditional Korean melody and classic ballet movements are what captures the eyes and hearts of foreign audiences. The powerful and futuristic Korea ballet performance was enough to give a strong impression to the overseas audience of e.g. Poland and Russia; it was no doubt ballet, a Western dance genre, but beautifully performed by dancers from the Eastern land, Korea.
From ballet to classic art
Since the new millennium, the reputation and fame of Korean ballet has been remarkably enhanced, thanks to frequent exchanges with foreign ballet troupes and performing arts professionals.
Yet it is true in Korea, classic art including ballet has been still trapped in the image of an aristocratic art genre. Even in contemporary times with its long tradition and expensive ticket prices it has been considered as a culture to be enjoyed by the privileged. Also the exclusiveness of ballet is a problem to solve. In Korea, people still think of romantic ballet or classic ballet as its typical type, which in fact consists of most of all performances that are shown on stage these days. In overseas, the percentage of classic and contemporary ballet is half and half. Korea should now put more effort to promote contemporary ballet and overcome the stereotypical image of the genre so that more people can enjoy ballet as a popular cultural activity.
Image : Munhwa Ilbo
A national prestige cannot be mentioned without its cultural status. With continuous efforts of performing arts professionals to promote classical art besides ballet supported with interests of the general public, we can expect a brighter future of Korean ballet glittering on world stage.
Link:http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/1197
Image : Kyunghyang Sinmun
The world’s eye on Korea ballet
KNB has been leading the popularization of ballet, performing 81 times in 2009, 123 times last year throughout the country including its capital city, Seoul. Last year KNB performed in Bolshoi Theater (Bolshoi Teatr) and Mariinskii Theater (Mariinskii Teatr), creating a better reputation of Korean ballet. Recently, KNB was invited to theaters of Italy and France and currently further schedules in details are under discussion. A specific plan for a performance at San Carlo Theater (Teatro San Carlo) in Napoli, Italy will be carried out by this October. This theater is one of the most prominent theaters comparable to La Scala Theater in Milan (Teatro alla Scala di Milano) or Rome Opera House of Italy. Stressing the fact this historic stage was founded 39 years before the globally honored La Scala Theater in Milan, the invitation is much more meaningful.
KNB is also invited to 'Les etes de la danse', a dance festival held in Paris and further schedules for the 2014 performance are as well under discussion. In addition, KNB is planning to perform in Caracalla Theater (Terme di Caracalla) and Rome Opera House next year. Especially this performance will be a very historical occasion for Korea, as Italy is a birthplace of ballet, and France is meaningful home of ballet where it became an independent art genre.
UB is also planning to have a tour in 40 countries within the next 3 years. 'Shim Chung' and 'Giselle' is already scheduled to perform in 8 cities of 6 countries including Taiwan (April), Singapore (May), U.S.A. and Canada (July), Japan (September), and Oman (November) this year. Most of these concerts were attained by UB directly contacting the local theaters who happened to respond with great enthusiasm.
Shim Chung’ an original ballet of Universal Ballet staged in Taipei, Taiwan
Last year UB staged an original ballet ‘Shim Chung’ in Taipei. The 1,500 seats of the National Theater of Taiwan were full with audiences and after the performance enthusiastic response and applause has continued for over ten minutes; there were some people who did not leave the hall even after the three curtain calls, proving how successful the show was. Not actually the Western ballet but the music, costumes, and stage effects that well featured Korean characteristic was what captured the eyes of the Taiwanese audiences. It is worth to note that the National Theater of Taiwan is very selective about the quality of the performance to put on stage while little chances are open to foreign organizations. The fact UB of Korea has won such opportunity, especially with sponsored stage facilities charges and stay expenses, indicates the notably enhanced reputation of Korean ballet.
The rise of Korean ballet masterpieces
With many rising young talented ballet dancers, the future of Korean ballet is more than positive. The number of ballet audiences is growing as well as that of ballet lovers who search for shows of their favorite dancer to send wholehearted support. Korean ballet companies are now being invited to renowned ballet theater overseas. What has made such transition?
First, Korean ballet companies who has been collaborating with foreign staffs now are being recognized for their talent. ‘Giselle’ recently staged by KNB was possible with the positive feedbacks of the foreign staffs who worked with the troupes in Korea before. Such feedbacks shared with other professionals in the overseas dance field led opportunities for Korean ballet troupes to prove their talent and stage performances in front of the world audience.
Besides, Korean ballet dancers who successively take main roles on international ballet stages, join world-class ballet companies and win international ballet competition awards has been another significant factor that helped Korean ballet to win favorable attention from the world. Now these dancers from Korea have good physique as a ballet dancer equivalent to fellow Westerners and exceptional talent receiving great compliments. Hyo-Jung Kang, who studied in Sunhwa arts school of Korea and now a ballet soloist of Stuttgart Ballet, Germany has been selected to take the Juliet role of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Sang-Eun Lee, former member of UB and who recently joined Dresden Semperoper Ballet has won a role of La bayadere. These young dancers, both having experiences performing classic and modern repertories, have proved the high standard of Korean ballet with skills and physique comparable to any other world dancers. Even in Russia, a ballet power, Korean dancers are taking their roles and joining classic programs such as ‘Swan Lake’ of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
Prince HoDong’ an original ballet of Korea National Ballet
The high standard quality of Korean ballet programs is one other contribution. Korean ballet companies are creating and staging original ballet performance such as ‘Prine HoDong’ or ‘Sim Chung’ that features the aesthetic of Korea, while foreign choreographers has been invited to teach ballet techniques upgrading the skills of Korean ballet dancers. The beautiful combination of traditional Korean melody and classic ballet movements are what captures the eyes and hearts of foreign audiences. The powerful and futuristic Korea ballet performance was enough to give a strong impression to the overseas audience of e.g. Poland and Russia; it was no doubt ballet, a Western dance genre, but beautifully performed by dancers from the Eastern land, Korea.
From ballet to classic art
Since the new millennium, the reputation and fame of Korean ballet has been remarkably enhanced, thanks to frequent exchanges with foreign ballet troupes and performing arts professionals.
Yet it is true in Korea, classic art including ballet has been still trapped in the image of an aristocratic art genre. Even in contemporary times with its long tradition and expensive ticket prices it has been considered as a culture to be enjoyed by the privileged. Also the exclusiveness of ballet is a problem to solve. In Korea, people still think of romantic ballet or classic ballet as its typical type, which in fact consists of most of all performances that are shown on stage these days. In overseas, the percentage of classic and contemporary ballet is half and half. Korea should now put more effort to promote contemporary ballet and overcome the stereotypical image of the genre so that more people can enjoy ballet as a popular cultural activity.
Image : Munhwa Ilbo
A national prestige cannot be mentioned without its cultural status. With continuous efforts of performing arts professionals to promote classical art besides ballet supported with interests of the general public, we can expect a brighter future of Korean ballet glittering on world stage.
Link:http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/1197
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