ខ្ញុំគិតថា ~ i think ~제가 생각에는

Kim Jung-Il

2011-12-25T23:53:00.002+09:00

Kim Jung-il, dictator of North Korea is finally confirmed dead. I really wonder what really going to happen next. !!!

Putin Urges N.Korea to Acquiesce with UNSC Resolutions

2011-12-22T05:12:00.001+09:00

Russia and Mongolia urged North Korea to implement without any conditions the U.N. Security Council resolution that demands North Korea to dismantle its nuclear program and to resolve inter-Korean issues through dialogue. Media reported that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Mongolian Prime Minister Sükhbaatar Batbold met in Moscow Tuesday local time and adopted a joint statement to that effect.

Putin Urges N.Korea to Acquiesce with UNSC Resolutions

2011-12-22T05:12:00.000+09:00

2011-07-26T04:21:00.002+09:00

give a try by mail:)

World Taekwondo Culture Expo

2011-06-15T05:08:00.001+09:00

World Taekwondo Cult...




Period

07.08.2011 ~ 07.13.2011

Address

Jeollabuk-do Muju-gun



Location

Muju-gun Area (Muju Dome Stadium and Muju Resort)



Telephone

• 1330 tt call center: +82-63-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-250-8350-2 (Korean only)

Introduction

The Taekwondo Culture Expo: where dreams, friendship, the spirit of youth and the future of Taekwondo all meet under one roof.

The Expo is the representative festival of Taekwondo athletes and takes place in the home of Taekwondo—Muju and Jeonju in Jeollabuk-do Province, Korea. Programs include not only Taekwondo competitions (Pumsae—movement, Gyeorugi—sparring, Taekwondo aerobics), but also Taekwondo performances, cultural activities and sightseeing tours of Muju, Buan and Jeonju. These colorful events are presented in order to give international Taekwondo practitioners a chance to learn more about the culture of Jeollabuk-do province and Korea as a whole.

If you wish to attend the Expo, please register via mail, fax, or email, or online at (www.wtcexpo.net)(Korean, English)
Please check the website for application period.

Programs

* July 8, 2011: Arrival & registration
* July 9, 2011: Taekwondo seminar, Muju-gun tour, opening ceremony &
                       performances
* July 10, 2011: Taekwondo seminar, Jeollabuk-do tour
* July 11, 2011: Taekwondo competition (Poomsae (movement), one-on-one duel,
                         board breaking), Jeollabuk-do tour, leaders’ dinner
* July 12, 2011: Taekwondo match ‘A’ (Poomsae, duel), Jeollabuk-do tour,
                         closing ceremony & farewell party, evaluation
* July 13, 2011: Departure

* Korean cultural experience programs
1) Ministry for Food: Korean dish making, Jeonju bibimbap tasting (Location: Jeonju Gymnasium)
2) Traditional culture: Traditional village visits, Korean folk games, rice cake making, wish paper flying
3) Folk performances: Samulnori (traditional percussion quartet), talchum (mask dance)

※ Programs are subject to change.

Admission/Participation Fees

$150 / 180,000 won

Additional Events

Taekwondo Award Photo Zone, Caricature and Face Painting, etc.

How to Particpate

* Reception Office : World Taekwondo Culture EXPO Organizing Committee
* Method of Application : Mail, FAX, E-mail, Website (www.wtcexpo.net)
-Address : (Postal Code : 561-807)
405, 1283-2, Deokjin-gu 1ga, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
「World Taekwondo Culture EXPO Organizing Committee」
- Tel : +82-63-250-8350-2 / Fax : +82-63-278-7024 / E-mail: wtce2013@hanmail.net
* Deadline for application : from May 1, 2011 to May 31, 2011

Transportation

1) Muju Dome Stadium
Muju Dome Stadium is opposite Muju Intercity Bus Terminal.
2) Muju Resort
Take a Shuttle bus from Muju Intercity Bus Terminal to Muju Resort.

Fax

+82-63-250-8354

Homepage

www.wtcexpo.net (Korean, English)

កប៉ាល់ដឹកទំនិញកូរ៉េខាងជើងត្រូវកងម៉ារីនអាមេរិកាំងស្កាត់ចាប់

2011-06-13T05:05:00.000+09:00

ដោយ នុយ ប៊ែរណាដែត

កងទ័ពជើងទឹកអាមេរិក បានស្កាត់ចាប់កប៉ាល់ដឹកទំនិញកូរ៉េខាងជើងមួយគ្រឿងកាលពី២ សប្តាហ៍មុនដោយគេសង្ស័យថា ជាកប៉ាល់លួចដឹកគ្រឿងគ្រៅបច្ចេកវិទ្យាសំរាប់ដំឡើងកាំជ្រួចមីស្ស៊ីលឆ្ពោះទៅកាន់ប្រទេសភូមា។ នេះជាការជូនដំណឹងរបស់កាសែតអាមេរិក New York Times កាលពីម្សិលមិញ។

Khmer RFI

សមុទ្រចិនខាងត្បូងកាន់តែខិតកៀកមាត់ជ្រោះសង្គ្រាម

2011-06-12T05:04:00.000+09:00

ដោយ ប៉ែន បូណា

ជម្លោះក្នុងសមុទ្រចិនខាងត្បូងបាននិងកំពុងវិវឌ្ឍទៅរកភាពអាក្រក់កាន់តែខ្លាំងនារយៈពេលចុងក្រោយនេះ។ ទោះបីជាមានការប្តេជ្ញាចិត្តពីភាគីពាក់ព័ន្ធថាបញ្ហានឹងត្រូវដោះស្រាយដោយសន្តិវិធីក៏ដោយក៏ពេលនេះសញ្ញាអាសន្នស្តីពីការប្រកាសសង្គ្រាមបានបង្ហាញកាន់តែច្បាស់ហើយ។ ប៉ុន្មានថ្ងៃចុងក្រោយនេះតំបន់ជម្លោះប្រជុំកោះ Paracels និង Spratlys កំពុងស្ថិតនៅក្នុងចំណុចក្តៅបំផុតមួយប្រៀបបាននឹងភ្នំភ្លើងដែលហៀបនឹងផ្ទុះ។ វៀតណាម និងមហាយក្សចិនកំពុងបង្ហាញសាច់ដុំដាក់គ្នា និងស្ថិតក្នុងស្ថានភាពប្រុងប្រៀបផ្ទុះសង្គ្រាម។

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Duty Free Korea! Dun miss it!

2011-06-11T14:44:00.002+09:00

The Duty Free Shop section of Korea's Incheon International Airport covers a large area. It is divided by products and each store has a different theme to ensure easy, efficient shopping.

Duty Free Korea stocks famous electronic products, cashmere wear, wine, leather goods, chocolates and much more. Here travelers can find the finest Korean souvenirs, and traditional foods like kimchi, seaweed and insam (ginseng).

Travelers who are pressed for time can head to the 'fast shopping corner,' which has a selection of gift items such as insam (ginseng) and chocolates. Duty Free Korea also has outlet stores which offer even greater discounts.

Required Documents : Passport, Airplane Ticket
Accepted Payment : Korean Won, US Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, Credit Cards, and Traveler Checks

Brands :
Channel, Burberry, Christian Dior, Missoni, ETRO, MCM, Furla, Guess, Max Mara, Dunhill, Nina Ricci, Daks, Longchamp, Hunting World, Dupont, Givenchy, Renoma, Calvin Klein, The North Face, Samsonite, Kipling and more

Address : Incheon-si Jung-gu Unseo-dong

Location : Inside Incheon International Airport on the 3rd floor

Opening Hours : 07:00-21:30 (open 365 days a year)

Inquiries : 032) 743-2000 / 2100 (The information desk is at the opposite side of the Chanel store in front of Gate No. 29)

Homepage : http://www.dutyfreekorea.co.kr/ (Korean)

Korea Tourism Organization「DUTY FREE KOREA」Coupons

Boutiques 5 - 15% OFF

[Note]
- Discount coupons cannot be applied to purchases totaling less than 20 USD.
- Coupons can only be redeemed at the 「DUTY FREE KOREA」 shops located at Incheon and Gimhae international airports.
- Coupons may not be applied to Chanel, electronics or discounted items.
- This coupon cannot be combined with any other coupons, discounts, or special promotions. Only one coupon per customer per visit.
- Coupon valid from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.

source: visitkorea

Foreign residents increase 148%

2011-06-10T11:22:00.001+09:00

According to the census, carried out every five years by Statistics Korea, the number of foreigners who lived in Korea for more than three months reached 590,000 in 2010. This is a huge increase since the 2005 cencus, which 238,000 non-Korean residents were counted.

Chinese-born residents accounted for just over 50 percent of all non-Korean residents at 299,000 people, followed by Vietnamese (10.1 percent), Americans (7.1 percent), Pilipinos (4.2 percent) and Indonesians (2.9 percent.),

More than thirty percent of all non-Korean residents live in Gyeonggi Province, followed by Seoul (27.6 percent.)

Source: korea.net

How to Stay Warm in Korea

2011-06-09T03:39:00.000+09:00

hehe.... so how to cool during summer????:)

No. of Foreigners in S.Korea on the Rise

2011-06-08T02:22:00.002+09:00

The number of foreigners living in South Korea has grown one-point-five times over the past five years. National diversity is also spreading in the nation. In South Korea 90 different countries are represented by at least 30 people. China makes up the largest foreign population at 51 percent or 299-thousand. It is followed by Vietnam at ten percent and the United States at seven percent. Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese and Thai people also make up a large portion of the foreign population.

hehe...m not alone here!!:)

S.Korea Choose 11 Key Maritime R&D Projects!!!

2011-06-07T02:22:00.000+09:00

The Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs has picked eleven key maritime research and development projects to foster as new potential growth engines. It will also develop an underwater wireless communication system that will replace imports and to boost the nation's maritime defense industry.

R&D is always very important for country to advance its development!:)

No. of Police Officers Exceed 100,000 in S.Korea

2011-06-06T02:23:00.000+09:00

The number of police officers in South Korea has surpassed 100-thousand for the first time.!!!!

Police officers who are not career police affiliated with the National Police Agency and members of the Coast Guard have been excluded.

It is still more than the 354 in the U.S., 310 in Germany, and 273 in France.

With more women in the workplace, the number of female police officers numbered 6,830 as of late 2010, for six-point-eight percent of the entire police force, also the highest ever.

:):)

2011 Korea World Travel Fair Opens

2011-06-05T02:26:00.001+09:00

This 24th Korea World Travel Fair (KOFTA) opened Thursday at the COEX convention center in Seoul for a four-day run.

The event will feature tourist attractions and traditional cultural performances of 60 countries, including the U.S., China, Japan, Iraq and Algeria.

About 480 travel agencies and tour organizations from those countries are participating in the fair to attract foreign tourists.

[wsk newsletter41]Korea ballet, Fly high to the world!

2011-06-03T03:20:00.000+09:00

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.

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.

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.

Source:http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/1197

[wsk newsletter41]Gochang appeared in Mischelin guide!

2011-06-03T03:18:00.000+09:00

Gochang appeared in Mischelin guide!

guide> (Source: Joongang Ilbo)

Have you heard the Mischelin guide? It is the most well known guidebook which is published by Tire company Mischelin in 1900. Actually the Mischelin is the renowned magazine that grades restaurants, which of the grading system is called 'Red Guide'. It hasn't been a long since it adopted the 'Green Guide' system which now grades the tourists' attraction. Well, it became sensational that Mischelin Co. will publish a 450 page of 'Mischelin guide-Green'.

The number of places in Korea mentioned in Mischelin guide are 23. There, we can find a rather unexpected name among other familia names, Dolmen Museum, which is located in Gochang, Jeollabuk-do. There are few people know where the Dolmen museum is actually located. In addition, not many people know that the dolmen is such an attractive place to visit. Isn't it good enough to visit this place? You will be surprised to know that it recorded the highest score, three stars. Gochang has the old heritage but it doesn't mean that it stuck in the past. Let's travel to Gochang.

Gochang Dolmen Museum

(Source : Korea Tourism Organization)

Dolmen is more than an tomb in the dim past. But before we begin, we need to learn the history of dolmen.

It first appeared at around the time when the Stone Age was shifting to the Bronze Age. Various tools and weapons used to be made of stone before the era, however, the number of people who got an access to bronze and copper increased, they became more powerful than the others who didn't have those tools. As the bronze and copper enabled them to have power to control the others, the concept of hierarchy, ruler, state were born in their society.

Dolmen was made to visualize the death of rulers. Goindol, Korean name of Dolmen, was originated from the word 'Goida' that means 'support(something heavy on it)'.

In December 2000, Gochang Dolmen was listed in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. Since then, as part of an effort to preserve and maintain the dolmens, the government built the dolmen park and museum. You can't have the experience anywhere else but in Gochang.

There are so many attractions in the Dolmen museum. Dolmen museum provides not only an overall introduction of dolmen, but also the glimpse of the life of those days. You'll see the old ancestors' life in the hut, and also learn how they buried the dead, how they cremated, and how dolmen was created. There are the prehistoric village, yard and dolmen model for experience next to the museum. You can try dragging a real size stone for building up the dolmen, putting the logs on the bottom.

It is 30 minutes distance between the museum and the dolmen sites. You can take a sightseeing train if you want. There are 30,000 dolmens in Korea and 2,000, which is 10% of the total number, are in Gochang. When you stand up on the dolmen field, you'll be amazed at their existence over 3,000 years.

A beautiful temple of Goryeo dynasty, Seonun Temple and Dosolam

(Source : Korea Tourism Organization)

There is a poetry 'Seonun-sa(temple) East' written by Seo Jeong-ju born in Gochang. Here is his poetry.

"I went to see camellia of Seonun-sa but it was too early to see. I just saw camellia of last year that remained in the song by the bar hostess in her Yukjabaegi rhythm" He wrote it with sorrow for unseen camellia. There is a song 'Seonun-sa' sung by Song Chang-sik. He praised the beauty of camellia. Like this, Seonun-sa is a beautiful but hidden attraction of Gochang.

As it appeared in literature and songs, Seonun temple has a unique beauty with beautiful nature. In particular, Seonun temple is famous for the beauty of camellias. Camellia wasn't planted for beauty, but for preventing the temple from fire. But they soon reached up to 2000 and have changed the forest into a beautiful hills. The Camellia forest represents the beauty of Seonun temple which is filled with red flowers in spring.

In addition, the scenery of the temple including the main building and Sumakjae will make you feel good, even carrying the scent of the temple. Also temple bell is enlisted as tangible cultural heritage of Chungcheonbuk-do. When you go up for half an hour after looking aroundSeonun temple, you will meet the magnificent beaut, Dosol-am. There you will understand why ancestors considered Mt. Seonun as another Mt. Geumgang, which is the most beautiful mountains in Korea. You will be fascinated at its rocks and trees. Do not miss the landscape in summe as well!

(Source: Yonhap News)

Maaebul, a carved buddha in mountain rocks, is the finest in Dosol-am enlisted as a national treasure No. 1200. It is overwhelming to see it which is embossed and engraved in harmony. 15.6 meters high and 8.48 meters wide of massive Maaebul is one of three carved buddha in size in Korea. There is a shrine in the pit of its stomach. In general, a shrine is used to store buddha statue or holy things. However, people believed that there was a secret book telling the kingdom's destiny in shrine. One day, an officer of Dong-hak, Son Wha-jung took it out. We still don't know whereabouts. It would be quite interesting to see Maaebul, imagining the event. After looking around Dosol-am, you will see a 600 year old pine tree which is a natural heritage No. 354. This is the end of journey to Seonun temple. There is a saying that there could be someone who has never been to Seonun temple, but no one visits only once, which means you would come again anyway.

Living together with past and present. Gochang's fortress and festival

(Source:: Korea Tourism Organization)

Did you know three old fortresses in Korea? Haemi- fortress, Nakan- fortress, Gochang- fortress. Haemi- fortess is well-known for history that many christians sacrificed their life.Nakan- fortress is well known for cool staying over place. However Gochang gives you a different image from the history. Actually, Gochang fortress was built by commoners to defend Korea from Japan. After the era, Gochang fortress was abandoned so many years but fortunately restored in 1976.

When it was repaired, the stone from nature was used in order to bring in the nature itself. It's not completely restored but a guest house, jail and several buildings were built, which is quite breezing to travellers' mind.

When you walk along fortress of the Mt. Seonun, you will feel the fragrance of mountains and the magnificent huge landscape of mountains.

There are some nice roads. We can enjoy flowers and trees such as pine trees and bamboo trees. Gochang has a festival every year. Gochang has a big festival of Bokbunja in June. It also has a big festival of Watermelon in July. There is a saying that if you have Gochang- watermelon, you can't try any watermelon. Gochang watermelon is better than any others. Why don't you come over to the festival?

Gochang the 'hometown of nature, culture and happiness' where history stays alive

'Home town of nature, culture and happiness' is the slogan of Gochang. You will finally understand why the Michelin Guide included the dolmens of the Bronze Age, and the Seonun temple and Dosolam of Buddhism culture in the Goryeo dynasty.

Indulging in a variety of attractions of the Joseon Dynasty of Gochang is attraction itself. Gochang has the history and big event everyday. From the prehistoric Dolmen to modern day festival, Gochang has so many attractions.

Source: http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/1198

Korean Victims of Radiation Exposure Sue Japan for Medical Fees

2011-06-03T02:26:00.000+09:00

Survivors of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and the bereaved families of other victims who suffered from exposure to radiation filed a lawsuit in Japan on Wednesday.

The Japanese government has paid for only part of the medical treatment fees, as health subsidies, to victims residing outside Japan.

The Koreans are demanding payment from the Osaka prefecture government as it issued them with identification acknowledging that they are victims of radiation exposure who live outside Japan.

sad things for both counties!

SK Telecom to Cut Basic Monthly Rate by 1,000 Won

2011-06-01T02:27:00.002+09:00

The nation’s top mobile carrier SK Telecom will cut its basic monthly service rate by one-thousand won in line with the government’s efforts to stabilize prices. Under the measures, SK Telecom will cut its basic monthly service rate to eleven-thousand won from the current 12-thousand won starting in September. The firm will also offer 50 free text messages every month for its subscribers. From July, smartphone users currently subscribing to monthly fixed-rate data plans may use a new rate system that allows the subscribers to pick the amount of voice communication, texting and data that they use.

SK is known to be the only company in korea that provide a huge amount of salary to all workers comparing to other companies. but why now?

S.Korean Lawmakers to Visit Quake-Affected Areas in Japan!!!!

2011-06-01T02:25:00.000+09:00

Members of a parliamentary forum on Asian culture and economics will head to Japan for three days to discuss disaster recovery support and ways to bolster collaboration on disaster management.

The will go to the Fukushima Azuma shelter for evacuees and to the city of Sendai to discuss support plans for recovery and offer consolation to the displaced people.

The group will also pay a visit to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan in Tokyo and exchange opinions on measures to step up collaboration in nuclear power and in disaster management, as agreed upon by the three leaders of South Korea, China and Japan.

S.Korean Artist Wins Gold at Chelsea Flower Show!!!!!

2011-05-30T02:19:00.000+09:00

A garden design by a South Korean artist has won a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show 2011, which opened Tuesday in London. Her design features black bamboo trees, a stone wall and Korean medicinal herbs to express a message of restoring life and emptying the mind. The Chelsea Flower Show is the world's number one horticultural exposition and has been running for 180 years.

NK Leader Meets Chinese President in Beijing

2011-05-29T02:18:00.000+09:00

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il met Chinaese President Hu Jintao in Beijing on Wednesday.

No details of their talks have been announced. But the two leaders are believed to have discussed various pending issues such as bilateral economic cooperation, the resumption of the six-party nuclear talks and Kim's power transfer plan.

What is he actually doing is china?hmmm

RFA: WHO to Soon Begin Aid Project for NK

2011-05-28T02:17:00.000+09:00

Radio Free Asia says the World Health Organization (WHO) will receive emergency funds from the United Nations and soon begin aid projects for North Korea. The aid will also help feed children under age five suffering from chronic malnutrition.

Radio Free Asia says the WHO plans to continue the aid project for six months but has not decided when to begin it.

The U.N. Central Emergency Response Fund on Tuesday decided to provide ten million dollars to U.N. relief agencies supporting North Korea including the WHO and the Food and Agriculture Organization.

south's stance

2011-05-27T02:16:00.000+09:00

Unification Minister Hyun In-taek says North Korea should apologize for its provocations against South Korea before inter-Korean dialogue can take place.
On North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's recent visit to China, Hyun said the North will have a bright future only when it embraces reform and opens up.

The North torpedoed South Korea's Navy vessel "Cheonan" and shelled Yeonpyeong Island last year but refuses to apologize.

What I want is peace for all!!!:)

What do you think about korean chip makers?

2011-05-27T02:15:00.001+09:00

South Korean chipmakers have captured the largest and second-largest shares in the global DRAM semiconductor market for the first quarter. Samsung Electronics and Hynix Semiconductor combined have now held more than 60 percent of global market shares for three consecutive quarters, finishing at 62-point-seven percent in the first quarter. Both companies posted a combined market share of 60-point-two percent in the third quarter and 62-point-nine percent in the fourth quarter of 2011.

:):)

S.Korea to Launch 1st Weather Ship!!!wow

2011-05-27T02:15:00.000+09:00

South Korea has launched its first marine meteorological observation ship raising expectations that the accuracy of the nation’s weather forecasts will improve. The ship, known as the Gisang 1, was launched at a port in Incheon during a ceremony Monday. It weighs 498 tons and is 64 meters long.

PM: S.Korea did Not Beg for a Summit

2011-05-25T02:24:00.000+09:00

Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik denied North Korea’s claim that the South Korean government secretly begged and tried to bribe the North for an inter-Korean summit.

Unification Minister Hyun In-taek also denied the North’s claim, saying the South Korean government has been consistent in its stance on the attacks and would not beg for an apology, even in a secret meeting.

[it is still very complicated!]

S.Korean Automobile Market to Reach 1.57 mln Units!!!!!

2011-05-23T02:14:00.000+09:00

The nation’s domestic auto market is expected to expand by one-point-two percent year-on-year in 2011 to one-point-57 million units. The Korea Automotive Research Institute’s automobile outlook says, however, the pace of market expansion will decelerate as the auto market in 2010 expanded by six-point-nine percent year-on-year!!!!!!

foreigner's life in korea!!!!:)

2011-05-22T04:54:00.002+09:00

S.Korea to Begin Onsite Inspection on Camp Mercer Tuesday

2011-05-22T02:11:00.000+09:00

The South Korean government will begin on Tuesday an on-site inspection at a former U.S. military base in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province where a massive amount of chemicals was allegedly buried. The director-general of the Military Installations Planning Bureau at the Defense Ministry, Kim In-ho will lead a task force team that will check for any possible environmental damage to the alleged burial site at Camp Mercer.

2011 Sejong Center for the Performing Arts- Spring Festival

2011-05-21T05:06:00.000+09:00

http://sejongpac.or.kr

This is a free annual music festival provided by Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, which will deeply affects the audience.

- Date : 2011.05.02 ~ 06.30
- Venue : Main Entrance, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Seoul

2011 Gangneung Danoje Festival

2011-05-21T05:05:00.000+09:00

http://www.danojefestival.or.kr

- Period : 2011. 05.07 ~ 06.09
- Place : Danojang, Gangeung City, Gangwon-do

Korean Medical Care that impressed Kazakhstan

2011-05-20T05:04:00.000+09:00

At the end of last November, the medical team from the Korea University Anam Hospital flew over to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, and carried out the kidney transplant as officially invited by the National Medical Emergency Center of Kazakhstan. The surgery was successful, and the news on the medical techniques of the Korean medical team was aired throughout the country. Not like in Korea, the success rate of the kidney surgery in Kazakhstan is pretty low. However, the organ transplanting was the only way to save Aigerim Kumasheva suffering from the chronic renal insufficiency, so the medical team operated the surgery with her brother’s kidney, which took 8 hours in total. Dr. Kasimov, the head of the medical emergency center of Kazakhstan, appreciated at Korean medical team, saying “Our hospital deeply appreciates at Korean medical team that added a new page to the medical history of Kazakhstan. I was very impressed at their sense of duty as a doctor as well as their medical technology.” This is not the end of successful stories of Korean medical treatment. A number of tourists looking for the medical tourism are continuously visiting Korea. Let’s take a look at what is in Korean medical treatment!

Kazakhstan President’s doctor visited Korea

On April 26^,one patient visited the Severance hospital in Korea and received a medical surgery. In fact, he was a lifetime doctor of Kazakhstan president Nursultan Nazarbaev and also a notable specialist in rehabilitative medicine, who was running a huge hospital in Kazakhstan. He first found the successful story of robotic surgery by the Severance hospital from the article among the data of medically advanced countries such as U.S. and European countries. He decided to visit Korea right after counseled by one of his co-workers and met an acquaintance who recovered from the surgery by the Severance hospital.

< Sitting aside with the robot called da Vinci, the doctor operates surgery with 3-D screen. The robotic arm is located inside the patient’s body> (Source : Donga News)

He chose Dr. Na, who is well-known to have performed the greatest number of robotic surgeries on prostate cancer in Korea. You will find the reason from the fact that he is the first doctor in Korea who succeeded the robotic surgery in 2005, and also performed about 1,200 surgeries so far. Of course, the result was successful. Dr. Oraz left the hospital with a healthy appearance. Like this, the technology of robotic surgery has achieved recognition throughout the world. You will be surprised to know that many doctors around the world such as U.S., Singapore, Italy, and France visited Korea to learn how to perform the robotic surgery, even paying tuition.

What is da Vinci Robotic Surgery?

da Vinci Robot>(Source : The Center of da Vinci Robot Surgery, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital)

The robotic surgery was first brought in Korea in 2005 by the Severance Hospital, and since then, it was applied in an operation room. What is the procedure of the surgery? The patient gets general anesthesia like the other surgeries. And then, the robot’s arm is inserted into the abdominal cavity of the patient after injecting the gas and inserting the port into the patients’ abdominal cavity. After then, the doctor pricks several holes for putting robotic arm and camera into his patients. Next, he controls the robot with the exactly same hand movements like he did in the real surgery, watching the 3-D screen that helps doctors take a closer look at the affected area of patient, which is absolutely beyond the human hands.

In particular, the da Vinci robotic surgery is useful to cure some cancer that might bring about a severe side effect and complications when its surrounding nerves and blood vessel are damaged, such as the prostate cancer, rectal cancer, esophageal cancer, and bladder cancer. It is indeed an effective surgery.

Oriental medicine to the world

Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA) and the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan made an agreement to establish the Korea-Kazakhstan friendship hospital in 2000. At that time, KOICA used to send doctors and volunteers to the department of internal medicine, dentist, clinical pathology, oriental medicine, and other various fields. Now, the city of Almaty is running the entire hospital according to the further agreement.

(Source : Akomnews)

Well, there is more. The Korean Medicine Service Team Abroad (KOMSTA) also performed the medical services to 1,000 residents and Korean-Kazakhstan who live in poor medical surroundings. Through the wonderful Korean traditional medical treatment such as acupuncture, moxa cautery, cupping, and oriental medicine in Kazakhstan where 100,000 Korean-Kazakhstan live, we hope that we delivered a pride to Korean-Kazakhstan, and health to those residents. Also we believe that people in Kazakhstan would have more expectations and demands to Korean traditional treatment in the future.

Recently, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine hosted the training program on ‘Modernization of Korean traditional medicine’ from April 15 to 29 for two weeks targeting the world health care experts. The program is one of the training programs that Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA) offered, and in this program, total 14 foreign health care experts from 11 countries of Asia, Central and South America, and Africa, such as Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Laos, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and etc. It will be a great opportunity for the world health care experts to get handful of experience on the Korean traditional medical treatment.

[wsk newsletter]Let’s Go Inside the Love Story of Chun Hyang and Mong Ryong!

2011-05-20T05:02:00.000+09:00

We see many ‘Couples of the Century’ through numerous media. Whether they are real couples or the fake ones, the range of couple are limitless. For example, world famous football starDavid Beckham and the member of the world pop girl group ‘Spice Girls’, Victoria Beckhambecame the couple of the century since their marriage. There are also fictional couples beloved by many in the world. In Jane Eyre, the famous and influential western novel, the love betweenJane Eyre and Edward Rochester has been remembered among readers until now. Then, is there any ‘Couple of the Century’ in Korean classical literature? Absolutely, yes! Chunhyang andMongryong, they are the familiar names to Korean. The novel was adapted for pansori, book, film and even drama, beloved by many fans. The main character, Chunhyang, built an image of active woman in Joseon Dynasty, and now she became the representative image of Korean woman through the various performances carried overseas. They are truly a couple of the century that presents Korea.

Unfortunately, there wasn’t any place to remind us of their love story. Every story was supposed to be alive in the reader’s imagination, however, if the readers can see and look around the virtual place that helps understanding of the full story of ‘Chunhyang-jeon’, visitors would definitely enjoy the story with the scenery. Well, from the idea and demands, ‘Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park’ finally opened on May 2004. Theme park is the place for entertainment attractions that has landscaping, buildings, and attractions that are based on one or more specific themes. The ‘Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park’ is ready for couples with the gist, ‘We invite those of you who have someone in love with!’.

We have everything in Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park!

(Source : Korea Tourism Organization), (Source : Busan Ilbo)

‘Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park’ is comprised of mainly 5 places- ‘Meeting Place’, ‘Pledge Place’, ‘Love and parting Place’, ‘Hardship Place’, and ‘Festival Place’. When you enter the theme park, you will see the facilities and structures that are well-matched to each place. At ‘Meeting Place’, you will see swings where Chunhyang and Mongryong first met, a fountain, and a cultural museum. At ‘Pledge Place’, you will meet a stone tower over the ring-shaped bridge ’Okjihwan’ which means a declaration of love. You might also find some couples in front of the tower, piling a stone on it and tying a small piece of wishing paper. In addition, ‘Pledge Place’ is quite a famous place to couples among other theme places. When a couple put their hands inside the ‘Pot of Pledge’, the love song ‘Sarang-ga’ comes out of it. At ‘Love and Parting Place’, you will see the ‘Buyong-dang’ where Chunhyang and Mongryong spent their wedding night, and the house of gisaeng ‘Wolmae’, Chunhyang’s mother. Also there is a workshop that you can experience the ‘seonbi’s style and arts, and even commoners’ culture in the middle era ofJoseon Dynasty. ‘Hardship Place’ is also a place that attracts tourists. There is a rebuilt jail thatChunhyang was imprisoned, and the investigation office which has a stick for flogging criminals. The stick is remade for visitors to try and have fun, so you can try it, too. Finally, at ‘Festival Place’, there are many places to relax for visitors, and private theme school for writing letters with a brush. Once you use the brush, you will feel as if you were a writer going back toJoseon Dynasty.

Enjoy the whole Namwon!

(Source : Korea Tourism Organization)

The introduction of the ‘Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park’ is all over. However, there are more reasons why Namwon is getting attractive. If you look are the other museums and entertainment attractions will give us satisfaction more than ever.

In ‘Chunhyang Cutural Arts Center’ which is located in the theme park, the performance of the intangible cultural asset that was designated by the province holds on regular basis. You can also lend the hall in advance. Please take a look at the performance schedule posted on the homepage of Namwon City Hall.

Besides, you can participate in making a pottery in the traditional cultural center in the theme park. It will be a wonderful memory for you to bring, considering it is neither a plastic, nor a porcelain dish that we see commonly in our daily life. The theme park will give you a meaningful experience on Korean traditional culture as well as Chunhyang’s love story.

This is not the end. Since last fall, the newly started festival of Namwon will give fresh opportunity to visitors. The marching parade which starts from every Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 5pm is named the ‘Newly-appointed governor’s arrival’. As the parade marches fromGwanhan-ru to Theme Park, which is 2Km long, it will be a ‘must visit’ for those of you who love traveling.

For those of you who want to experience Chunhyang’s love and passion, we recommend you to visit Gwanghan-ru, and Chunhyang shrine. Gwanhan-ru which is famous for the place whereChunhyang and Mongryong first met each other provides splendid scenery in any season.Chunhyang shrine is the place that was built to honor the Chunhyang’s sincere love towardMongryong. The bamboos planted around the shrine are standing strong and straight as if it showed Chunhyang’s nobel beliefs and principles. The letter ‘Dansim’ which means sincerity that presents Chunhyang’s character will touch the bottom of every single visitor.

In 2012, Yeosu will host the Expo, the world cultural festival. As the festival is expected to draw public attention to Jeolla province, most of the area is spurring the preparation for Expo. Of course, Namwon is not an exception. Namwon already selected several restaurants to recommend during the Expo and is now working on the promotion. In addition, Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park planned last February to provide more entertainment for visitors, overall which shows how Namwon is trying so hard and put a lot of efforts on it.

‘Namwon Chunhyang Them Park’ stands still as it is the first theme park that targeting the classical literature in Korea. Although the novel was written a half century, the love betweenChunhyang and Mongryong would have something special that transcend the flow of era. We hope that you can experience the amazing and beautiful power that makes their love and even the entire Namwon as a one cultural heritage over half a century. Do you have someone you love? Then, move your step to the ‘Namwon Chunhyang Them Park’.

It is getting very hot these days in korea

2011-05-18T05:10:00.003+09:00

Temperatures throughout the nation on Wednesday have been as hot as early summer, with the mercury rising to above 29 degrees Celsius in the eastern city of Gangneung. Most regions in South Korea saw temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius, including Seoul, where the high also reached above 25 degrees.

I start to miss winter!!!!:)

Imagine: K-Pop Paris Concert Sold out in 10 Min

2011-05-17T05:08:00.000+09:00

The second of two “SM Town Live World Tour in Paris” concerts has sold in just minutes. This is according to SM Town, the management agency of the boy band Super Junior and the girl group Girls' Generation who will perform in the two-day Paris concert opening June 10th. The first phase of ticket sales on April 26th sold out in 15 minutes. Some 300 French fans protested outside the Louvre Museum at the time calling for an additional concert.

galaxy tap

2011-05-16T17:24:00.004+09:00

i love it so much!!!!:) u will be regret not buying it!:)

WSk 5th Batch. Don't miss it;)

2011-05-15T05:00:00.000+09:00

World Students in Korea (WSK)
Recruiting the 5th Batch

The Presidential Council on Nation Branding (PCNB) is recruiting the 5th batch of members for the program “World Students in Korea.”

“World Students in Korea” aims to provide international students in Korea with opportunities to experience Korea in a more organized, diverse, and involved manner and to promote cultural exchanges between Korea and the students’ home countries through the blogs (web logs) run by the member students.

The 1st batch was launched in July 2009. Members participate in a variety of activities including camps, field trips, workshops, performances and other events.

1. Number of members sought :
Fifty (50)

2. Application Period :
May 16 (Mon) – May 29 (Sun) 2011

3. Eligibility
- International students (i.e. those who are currently enrolled in an educational institution(s) in Korea)
- Those who own and run a blog (*Those who do not have a blog are requested to open one prior to applying)
- Those who are interested in Korea’s industries and culture
- Priority for selection will be given to those who speak Korean

4. Tenure
Jun 2011 – December 2011 (6 months)

5. Tasks
- Open and run an individual blog upon which students are to post contents (articles, photos, videos, etc.) related to Korea
- Attend various workshops, field trips, and events hosted by the Council

6. Benefits
- Upon evaluation by the Council at the end of the tenure, students who have shown distinguished on- and offline activities will receive awards (e.g. A round trip flight ticket to home country for Grand Prize winner)
- A small gift will be provided for the students who have shown excellent activities upon evaluation by the Council at the end of the month.
- Opportunities to attend diverse cultural events and performances related to Korea, or those hosted by the Council
- Media coverage (TV programs, interviews with newspapers, magazines etc.) regarding WSK activities and Korea

7. How to Apply
Via the Council’s official web site. Click the following link:
http://www.koreabrand.net/html/en/embeddedform_5.html

8. Inquiries

Ms. Jung-A Lee
Culture, Tourism & Global Citizenship Bureau
Presidential Council on Nation Branding
brand@koreabrand.go.kr

Ms. Jin-Sook Lee
International Cooperation Bureau
Presidential Council on Nation Branding
milkyway@koreabrand.go.kr

*** For further information on the Presidential Council on Nation Branding, visit www.koreabrand.net

World Students in Korea (WSK)
제 5기 멤버 모집

대통령직속 기구인 국가브랜드위원회가 World Students in Korea 제 5기 멤버들을 모집합니다.

World Students in Korea는 한국에서 유학하고 있는 외국인 학생들에게 한국을 보다 다양하고 심도 있게 경험할 수 있는 기회의 장을 제공하며, 학생들이 운영하는 블로그를 통하여 한국과 학생들 자국 간의 관계를 더욱 돈독히 하는 데 목적을 두고 있는 프로그램입니다.

2009년 7월 제 1기가 선발되었고, 그간 캠프, 문화탐방, 공연관람, 워크숍, 간담회 등 다양한 체험과 활동이 있었습니다.

대한민국의 온라인 홍보대사로 활약하게 될 WSK 제 5기 모집에 외국인 유학생들의 많은 지원 바랍니다.

1. 모집 인원 : 50명

2. 모집 기간 : 2011년 5월 16일(월) – 5월 29일(일)

3. 지원 자격
- 외국인 유학생 (즉, 한국의 교육기관에 적을 두고 있는 외국인)
- 블로그 운영자 (*미개설자의 경우 신청 전까지 블로그 개설 필수)
- 한국어 구사 가능자 우선
- 한국의 문화 및 산업에 관심을 가지고 있는 사람

4. 활동 기간 : 2011년 6월 – 2011년 12월 (6개월)

5. 활 동
- 국가브랜드위원회 주최 캠프, 문화행사, 워크숍 등 참여
- 개인 블로그에 한국 관련 소식 소개

6. 특 전
- 활동기간 말 위원회 측에서 평가를 실시해 우수한 활동을 보인 학생들에게 소정의 상품을 수여 (대상: 모국으로의 왕복 항공권)
- 활동기간 중 매 월말 평가를 통해 우수한 활동을 보인 학생에게 소정의 상품 수여
- 한국과 관련된 다양한 문화행사, 공연, 전시회 등에 참가 우선권 부여
- WSK 활동 및 한국에 대한 방송/신문 인터뷰 및 출연

7. 지원 접수
국가브랜드위원회 공식 웹사이트를 통한 직접 온라인 접수. 아래의 링크를 클릭하세요.
http://www.koreabrand.net/html/en/embeddedform_5.html

8. 문의 사항
이정아
국가브랜드위원회 문화시민국
brand@koreabrand.go.kr

이진숙
국가브랜드위원회 대외협력국
milkyway@koreabrand.go.kr

*** 국가브랜드위원회 공식 웹사이트: www.koreabrand.net

Food Imports from Japan Plunges

2011-05-13T05:17:00.000+09:00

Imports of food from Japan have dropped sharply in May. To ease public concerns about possible radioactive contamination of food, the KFDA will strengthen its regulations to set the permissible amount of radioactive iodine in milk and dairy products at 100 Becquerels per kilogram.

"NK Kidnapped Some 180,000 Foreigners Since Korean War"

2011-05-12T05:16:00.000+09:00

A U.S. nongovernmental organization says that North Korea has kidnapped some 180-thousand people from 12 countries since the Korean War.

Among the abducted people, the committee estimated that around 82-thousand are South Koreans that were kidnapped during the Korean War and ethnic Koreans from Japan.

The other countries whose nationals have been kidnapped include Japan, China, France, Italy, Lebanon, the Netherlands Romania, Malaysia, Singapore, Jordan and Thailand.

Avg. S.Korean Owns 4.7 Credit Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-05-11T05:15:00.000+09:00

A member of the economically active population is found to own on average four-point-seven credit cards. Credit card use grew more than 77 fold in the past 20 years to reach 412 trillion won last year. The credit card industry says the number of cards issued jumped from over ten million in 1990 to 116 million last year.

Can you believe this?

KCC Launches Legal Review of Answers by Apple, Google

2011-05-10T05:13:00.002+09:00

The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) has launched a legal review into written answers presented by Apple and Google regarding the alleged illegal collection of users’ location data.
The KCC may suspend their operations or levy fines if the firms are found to have violated the nation’s act on the protection of location information.

Well, I hope everything is okay with my client!:)

S.Korea, France Agree to Cooperate on G20 Summitl

2011-05-09T05:12:00.000+09:00

President Lee Myung-bak and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have agreed to closely cooperate for France’s successful hosting of the G20 summit set for November third and fourth in Cannes. Lee and Sarkozy also discussed ways to increase bilateral trade and investment, taking advantage of the free trade agreement between South Korea and the European Union (EU) set to take effect in July, amid views that their economic ties are underperforming considering to the sizes of their economies.

Budda's Birthday!!

2011-05-08T17:10:00.002+09:00

Well, again another holiday here in korea. After children's day and father's day, today is budha's birthday. I am have another day break. yahooo!:)

Father Day

2011-05-08T17:08:00.000+09:00

Well, this month is called family months because there are a lot family holiday. after the children last few day, today is father's day!:)

cheer

Children Day

2011-05-05T17:05:00.000+09:00

Wow, finally it is children day today. Though I am not a child anymore, I was given a day rest:) very nice!:)

S.Korea, China, Japan to Step Up ASEAN+3 Financial Support

2011-05-04T17:13:00.006+09:00

South Korea, China, and Japan have agreed to bolster their efforts to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Plus Three (APT) by strengthening their roles in a regional financial safety net under the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization.
The APT includes the ten Southeast Asian nations as well as South Korea, China and Japan.

This is really another good news!:)

[wsk newsletter]There is Something Special about Globally Successful Food

2011-05-03T01:33:00.000+09:00

Hight LightIt’s all about food beloved around the world. Especially, in Korea, there are many popular foreign dishes, such as Pizza, Sushi, Curry, and Rice Noodle. What are the secrets that draw us to such a new food?
Well, you can’t miss Korean food too!

Full Story

Do you think it is possible to attract everyone in the world with a same food? It is not simply a question of Korean food. Even if it has an excellent taste, it is almost impossible to satisfy 7 billion people around the world. Nevertheless, there are many foreign dishes which became the beloved food among many countries.

For example, pizza of Italy, Sushi of Japan, Curry of India, and Pho of Vietnam are beloved by many people around the world with no validity term. Even though people don’t know where those countries are located, but they know exactly where the top gourmet restaurants are. Well then, let’s take a look inside the secrets of the globally successful food!!

Reborn as Korean foods

In Thailand, Jajangmyeon’ was selected as the most ‘want-to-try’ food of Korea among young people. It is a surprising result when considering that many Thailand the Korean drama and music are sweeping over the country. But in fact, Koreans themselves don’t regard Jajangmyeon as Korean food.

The name of Jajangmyeon was derived from the word ‘Zhajiangmian(炸酱面)’ in China. In the past, many Chinese ordinary people used to add ‘Chunjiang(椿酱)’, Chinese fermented soybean paste in the noodle. Like many Chinese who settled in other countries, Chinese in Korea also had this noodle, but in a little different way, adding caramel, vegetables and meats. As time goes by, the way of cooking Zhajiangmian and its ingredients have been changed to fit the Korean’s tastes, which is now Jajangmyeon.

There are a number of foreign dishes beloved by Koreans, even if they haven’t been changed as much as Jajangmyeon. For example, there is a huge difference between the Korea-made pizza and Italy-made pizza which is baked over stove. Unlike the original pizza with one or two fresh ingredients on its thin and crispy bread, the Korea-made pizza has a lot of toppings and sauce on its soft and thick bread. Yes, it was changed to fit the Koreans’ tastes who love soft and chewy food.

To be accurate, as the Italian pizza became Americanized in the U.S., many things including dough, ingredients and even the method of cooking were changed a bit. After then, the Americanized pizza arrived in Korea and it once again had a change. Even though many Koreans love pizza itself, there are still a lot of pizza companies which are trying to develop their pizza to fit the Koreans who are accustomed to spicy food.

Pasta is a similar example. It came across to Korea not from Italy, but from the Italian restaurant in the U.S. and Japan. The Pasta was changed again in Korea, and got to have a new style and develop the new tastes.

Well, there is a significant difference between the pasta which is commonly sold in Korea and the original pasta, comparing the amount of sauce. The Italian pasta, which is a one of favorite dishes and courses among common people, originally has little sauce. However in Korea, people get used to have ‘one dish for a meal’, so the amount of sauce has increased like a noodle soup and satisfied their appetite.

Interesting fact here is that Kimchi or Gochujang(red pepper paste) added pasta is being exported overseas. People said that it is a reexportation of pasta. ‘Ramyeon’ is another example of the exported foreign dishes from Korea. First made in Japan, ramyeon which had arrived in Korea in late 1950s became one of the biggest trends ever. Since 2000, ramyeon industry in Korea has begun to rise rapidly, and exported ramyeon to Japan which is the home of ramyeon. Moreover, Korean ramyeon product was ranked the ‘globally recognized brand” by TokyoTV.

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Thailand dishes

Most of the South East dishes that are well-known among Koreans are from Vietnam, such as rice noodle and rice wraps. But in terms of generalization, there must be the Thailand dishes. Regardless of the nation’s competitiveness and image, Thailand dishes are getting more popular and popular with the support of public sectors and the government. Those support started from 2004, when they launched the slogan, Thai-ness, in order to globalize the Thailand dishes. For this reason, people around the world not only order the menu but also remember the Thailand culture and its nation brand.

The key to success is that they just let people try their dishes by recommending as they do to their friends. Opening the restaurant in neighboring countries, they stick to their original tastes, but in remote countries like U.S. they tried to change their dishes to fit their tastes. For the reason, the Thailand dishes in close countries, such as Laos, Malaysia and Cambodia still have the piquant and spicy tastes even though the ingredients are little bit different. On the other hand, in Korea or western countries, they are working on to remove ‘Pak Chee’, Thailand’s representative spices or add more sweetness and salty taste. Through this relative PR strategy, the number of Thailand restaurants all over the world increased over 13,000, comparing the 4,000 restaurant in 2004.

Sushi, VIP menu in the world restaurant

Japan has set out to attract over 1.2 billion from 600 million people to Japanese food by 2012. And in fact, the population enjoying the Japanese food is rapidly increasing. Especially the PR strategy which aims at spreading the image of sushi to Europe, U.S., Asia and Africa as a gourmet food of the upper ten was considered successful. In addition, they promote the export of Japanese food supplies with the scientific data that they can make best sushi with the food supplies from Japan, which became a role model for many countries.
In particular, they published the book ‘How to eat Sushi’ telling the history of Sushi and how to use the chopstick, and how to eat Sushi, which made Sushi closer to foreign people as a culture. Thanks to the concrete and systematic strategy, currently in U.S., there are 10,000 Japanese restaurants, which is almost a half of the total Japanese restaurant all over the world.

More Chinese restaurant than McDonald in Korea
Chinese restaurants have succeeded around the world with its own efforts to develop the menu, which differentiates them from the Japanese and Thailand restaurants that were supported by their governments. You will be surprised to know that the globalization of the Chinese restaurant already started 150 years ago, which is far earlier than their government’s PR strategy on food. In 1850s, for the Gold Rush in U.S., more than 25,000 Chinese moved over to the U.S. and the first Chinese restaurant Chow Chows’ opened. Naturally, Americans were fascinated by the cheap and plentiful Chinese food.
The Chinese restaurants which are well on the way to establishing itself in the U.S., soon expanded to the big cities and the suburb areas and became Americanized, focusing on increasing the number of enterprising franchises. Now, it opened over 40,000 Chinese restaurants, which is more than the number including McDonald, Burger King, and Wendy.

Korean Dishes in the World, Where do we stand?
Taking a look at many successful cases of foreign dishes, you might wonder then, “What is the current position of Korean dishes”? So, we did analysis about the foreigners’ preferences on Korean dishes, such as Kimchi, Bibimbap, and Bulgogi which are considered known overseas. The statistics results were based on the Accenture Survey and Analysis implemented on June 2009.
First of all, 21% out of all foreigners who answered the survey came up with ‘Korean dishes’ from the word ‘Korea’. Most of them considered Kimchi is the representative food of Korea, and they were quite positive on its tastes, answering that it is rather spicy but very delicious. In particular, the Americans who participated in the survey answered that Korean dishes are mostly unique, inexpensive, and quite extensive. They also regarded that Korean dishes would be good to health and diet.
Meanwhile, ‘Bulgogi’ was selected the ‘most satisfactory dish’, recording 4.4 out of 5. Dakgalbi, which is spicy even to Koreans, got 4.3 unexpectedly. For the next, Bibimbap and Ddokgalbi recorded 4.2. Well, there are also other dishes that scored pretty low we need to check. Dongchimi noodles and Naengmyeon got around 3 points. It is expected that foreigners don’t like cold noodles.
Like many other countries which tried hard for globalization, we also need to be aware of the current status of Korean food, keep our own traditional value and develop the localized recipe by country. Then one day in the near future, we can enjoy Korean food with all of our friends in the world.
※ image: Korea Tourism Organization
The images posted on this article are just for helping understanding, and they are not directly related to the contents of this article.

Source:http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/1127

[wsk newsletter]The World Natural Treasure, the Mother Nature of Jeju Island ‘Oreum’

2011-05-03T01:30:00.003+09:00

Hight Light

Jeju Island is a marvelous place where you can experience unique geographical features nowhere else can offer. In the center there is the proudly splendid Halla Mountain and neighboring oreums – low mountains of Jeju. Are you ready to hike? Then, let’s go!

Full Story

Jeju Island gifted with nature sceneries and 1,700 species of plants, is a marvelous place where you can experience unique geographical features nowhere else can offer. In the center there is the proudly splendid Halla Mountain and neighboring oreums – low mountains of Jeju - reveals the original beauty of the geography of the volcanic island.

Oreum is a Jeju dialect for a low mountain. There are a good number of oreums as there is even a saying that people of Jeju are born from and returns to oreum after death. Near 380 oforeums are distributed in the island, which way exceeds 250 i.e. the number of those in Mt Etna of Italy.

Oreum consisted of grassland, natural and artificial forest, and wetland, is distributed intensively in the bottom area of Mt Halla and hilly and mountainous areas. As the altitude of the areas differs the ecological variety is well preserved with high potential value. To be recognized as oreum the mountain should be qualified to have all required component i.e. a crater, shape, and contents; a crater formed by volcanic eruption; shapes of volcanic ashes and scoriae, and sedimentary layer; and pyroclastic materials. Also it is called as ‘ak’ or ‘bong’; Seongsan Ilchulbong, Dusanbong, Songaksan are some examples.

Oreums with different shapes and heights placed along by the ridges of Mt Halla and the coastline of the island invites you to the breathtaking beauty of the Mother Nature Jeju.

The ace view, Nokkome oreum

<Nokkomeoreum, where 112 families and 469 species of plants reside> (image: Official Blog of Jeju, New 7 Wonders)

Nokkomeoreum 833.8m above the sea level, covering an area of 923,692㎡ with the height of234m, girth of 4,390m, and a smaller Nokkomeoreum is also known as ‘brother oreum’ as a pair sitting next by each other. The two mountains stand in high spirits and its exploded crater area is enough to thrill your eyes. Some people are surprised as they think ‘Nokkome’ is Japanese but in fact it derives from a Korean expression! ‘Nopgome’ meaning ‘it is high.’

In the Nokkomeoreum area there are animal species that are protected species (class 2) by the Ministry of Environment including roe, weasel of Jeju, badger and so on. Endangered animals including birds such as goshawk, brown-eared bulbul, kestrel, bush warbler and Red-tongue pit-viper, takydromus wolteri and others are residing as well. Also there are 112 families and 469 species of plants e.g. nutmeg tree, hornbeam, and Galeola septentrionalis Reichb. For sureNokkomeoreum area is some repository of various species of animals and plants.

If you follow the ridges of the hills a scenic panorama with different faces of Mt Halla andoreums is revealed. At the northern mountain top the view of Jeju city and the sea can be seen at a look. An average of 4~500 people on weekdays and 2~3,000 people on weekends visit the area to see this extraordinary scene. Why not check out Nokkomeoreum yourself and experience the grandeur gift of the nature?

The Queen of Oreum, Darangswioreum

<Darangswi oreum where ‘Wollangbong Sunrise Festival’ will be held next year> (image: Kyunghyang Shinmun)

Darangswi oreum representing Gujwa town is 382.4m above the sea level, covering an area of800,463㎡ with the height of 227m, and girth of 3,391m. It was named as so because of the crater of the mountain looks round as a moon (Darang sounds similar to ‘dal’ that is moon in Korean). Darangswi oreum is the pride of the villagers as it presents a uniquely beautiful scene for viewing the moon when the full moon rises behind the round crater of the oreum.

While most oreums have asymmetric slops, Darangswi oreum is a vertically balanced oval shape; this outstanding beauty of proportion surely gives a good reason for its title i.e. the ‘Queen oforeum.’

On top of the mountain, there is a funnel shape of huge circular crater. The circumference of the outside of crater is reaching 1,500m, and its depth is 115m just as deep as baekrokdam of Mt. Halla. The area is dense with weeds and cedars on its foot. The area is a huge grassland and if the weather is good, you can see the Seongsan Sunrise Hill, Udo and a wind power plant complex.

There is a saying that you didn’t see the real Jeju until climbing up Oreum., after the wood stairs to Darangswi oreum were built in 2005, the number of visitors increased. Why don’t you experience the ‘real’ Jeju at Darangswi oreum which is famous for paragliding and the annualWallang hill Sunrise festivals?

Geomun Oreum listed on UNESCO’s World Cultural and Natural Heritage

<Geomun Oreum, which has Manjang Cave, Gotjawal, etc.>(Image : Korea Tourism Organizaion)

Geomun Oreum, which has the most beautiful scenery among all Oreums in Jeju, is 456.6 meters above sea level, 112 meters high, 4,553 meters in circumference, and 809,860㎡ in extent, which of name, Goemun, was originated from a bunch of trees in that Oreum makes black color. (i.e. Goemun means black in Korean.) Only 300 visitors a day are allowed to go in, and the advanced reservation two days before is a must. It has the longest lava canyon throughout Jeju and the treasure of nature, ‘Gotjawal’, which has a high value in terms of geology as well as ecology.

The crater seen from the top of Goemun oreum spewed out lava to the ocean and created over 20 lava caves around, such as Bengdui cave, Manjang cave, Kimnyeongsa cave, etc. As designated as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage by UNESCO, oreum has the representative lava caves of Jeju. Among these caves, only Manjang cave is open to public. The course is flat and the passage is also wide that even the old and weak can look around without a big difficulty.

Al oreum is a paeasitic volcano that rose on the center of the crater of Geomun oreum. You can see 9 hills forming the Geomun oreum from the observatory which is 1km apart from the tour starting spot. In addition, the crater of Geomun oreum is 4 times larger than that of Mt Hall. You will be overwhelmed at the marvelous scenery of nature.

Before visiting Geomun oreum, the commentator for Natural Heritage gives several notices. You should wear the hiking boots, but not with the hiking stick. You can only bring a bottle of water.

Source: http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/1128

U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden (CNN)

2011-05-02T17:38:00.000+09:00

Summary:

Almost after 10 years after the terrorist act that kill about 300 American, the mastermind of this worst attack on America Osama bin Laden is dead. Known as the founder and leader of al Qaeda, Bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces Monday in a mansion in Abbottabad, north of the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, along with other family members.

Bin Laden was shot in the head. His body was buried at sea, handled in the Islamic tradition, but did not elaborate.

Half a world away, there are hundreds of American in front of White house, ground level of the place that used to be World Trade Center Twin Tower and other places to celebrate for this terrorist leader’s death.

The State Department issues a "worldwide caution" for Americans

i think:

In my opinion, we can say this is another successful step for America in the process of the eliminating the terrorists that is the thread of the world security. However, game is still too far to end. Despite the death of this mass Al Qaeda leader, the war on terrorists is still not over. What’s more, there might be possibility that everything can become more serious. Because killing someone who have all respect and believe from all Al Qaeda member can make Al Qaeda aims a mass revenge. Also, the death of a leader does not mean that there is going to be no one who will lead this terrorist group. As we can see, the State Department also made a world-wide caution for all Americans around the world for the matter of their safety.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/01/bin.laden.obit/index.html

Gyeongju welcomes athletes, tourists to World Taekwondo Championships

2011-05-01T00:07:00.000+09:00

Official poster for 2011 Gyeongju World Taekwondo Championships

The city of Gyeongju will bustle with overseas athletes from around the world as it hosts Gyeongju World Taekwondo Championships 2011 from April 28 to May 6. (For more information about the event in English or Korean, clickhere)

This is the sixth time for Korea to host the bi-annual international taekwondo championships since 1973, when the first event was held in Seoul. It was last held in Korea ten years ago, on Jeju Island.

According to the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), more than 1,700 people, including 1,040 athletes from 149 WTF member countries, have registered for the championships. (For more information about the WFT in Korean, English, Spanish, Arabic or French, click here)

This event is the largest ever, in terms of the number of participants. The last championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2009, brought together 1,500 people from 142 countries. The number of world-class athletes is expected to increase this year, as many see the upcoming competition as prelude to the 2012 London Olympics.

The event will begin with WTF Council meeting and an international symposium for Taekwondo studies on April 28 and 30. The official opening ceremony will be held on May 1, with high-profile officials like Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choung Byoung Gug in attendance. Competitions for all weight levels will also begin on the same day.

Taekwondo athletes during a match in Gyeongju in February 2011 (Yonhap News)

Both Korean women’s and men’s teams will participate in matches in all 16 weight levels. The Korean national teams won a total of four gold medals in the Guangzhou Asian Games last year.

During the championships, Gyeongju will host variety of cultural events for the athletes and tourists visiting the city.

From May 1 to 6, it will run a special theme zone and a related photo and relic exhibition at Gyeongju Gymnasium, the competition venue, to introduce the culture and history of Taekwondo.

The city will also hold concerts near the competition venue and host a special night concert on April 30 at the center of the city.

A traditional Korean music concert will be also held on April 29 and May 1 at Bomun Tourist Complex.

The city will also operate special “Finding Footsteps of Taekwondo” tour programs to introduce the history of Taekwondo and Taekwondo-related artifacts. These programs include visiting statues of warriors at Gwaereung and statues of the Inwang guards at Seokguram Grotto.

For more information about culture and tourism in Gyeongju, visit here (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

Source: korea.net

Rain No. 1 in TIMES 100 online poll

2011-04-30T00:13:00.000+09:00

Rain, a South Korean actor and singer, was selected as the most influential person in the world in an online poll conducted by TIME magazine.

This is the second time for Rain to take the top slot, after first winning in 2006. Rain received the most votes out of 204 candidates, with 439,251 people voting for him.

Rain has been included in the TIME 100 online poll for the past six years.

The poll also included major figures from politics, entertainment and the academic world. US President Barack Obama came in at number 46, outranked by his wife, Michelle Obama, who took 32nd place. TV host Oprah Winfrey came in at number 84, while Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, came in at 28 and singer Beyonce Knowles at number 5.

Korean Sky-scrapper

2011-04-29T04:54:00.005+09:00

Topic: Korean Sky-Scrapper

Venue: from the roof of Inha Dormitory

Topic: When you live too high!!!

Venue: Inha University Front Grate

Korea to donate $500000 to trust fund to remove Somali pirates

2011-04-29T00:12:00.000+09:00

The Korean government has decided to donate $500,000 to an international fund to eliminate piracy in Somalia.

Korea’s is the fourth largest donation after that of the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates and Germany.

The trust fund will be to "help defray the expenses associated with prosecution of suspected pirates, as well as other activities related to implementing the contact group’s objectives regarding combating piracy in all its aspects," according to the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (ODC).

Other Corners of Inha!!!!

2011-04-28T16:44:00.001+09:00

You have to give a look here.:) very very funny

2011-04-28T09:06:00.000+09:00

wow, nice nice nice:)

2011-04-28T01:32:00.002+09:00

Let's go for concert

2011-04-28T00:10:00.000+09:00

A series of concerts will be held by the lakes at World Cup Park in Sangam-dong and West Seoul Lake Park in Sinwol-dong. The 9th Waterfront Concert themed ‘ECO-LIVE Park’ will kick off on April 30th with a string quartet playing classical and film music on the opening day, then musical and pop music the next day. A total of 13 concerts featuring various performances including opera, dance, indie band music and pansori (Korean traditional opera) will be held over a five-month period.

Meanwhile, the 2011 ‘Tulip Time’ is taking place at World Cup Park between April 25th and May 1st. Visitors to the Waterfront Concert during this time will be able to enjoy some 27,000 tulips embroidering the park grounds.

More info
☞ Waterfront Concert Period & Time
April 30–September 17 / Saturdays & Sundays, 17:00-18:30

World Cup Park


Date	Genre	Program	Venue
May 1	Musical, pop	The world of musical & pop music	Constellation Plaza at World Cup Park
May 7	Crossover	I Sing the Song of Dream!	Pyeonghwa Park at World Cup Park
May 14	Vocal ensemble	A tour of Russia through Russian songs
May 21	Vocal ensemble, fusion dance, piano trio, orchestra	Waterfront art party created by children & teens
May 28	Opera gala show	Eco-family opera & Pinocchio’s adventure gala show

West Seoul Lake Park


Date	Genre	Program	Venue
May 8	Chamber orchestra	The ocean and sky of pop & classic music	Culture Deck Plaza at West Seoul Lake Plaza
May 15	Vocal ensemble & String music	My love, O the Earnest Longing!
May 22	Music concert with musical interpretation	The art of hope & sharing with the Muse
May 29	Cello ensemble	Cello ensemble wafting across the spring park

2011 Spring Blogging Contest

2011-04-27T00:05:00.000+09:00

Share your love of Korean food and join a vibrant Korean Food Community on the Korea Tourism Organizations’ food website, Koreataste.org.

Top contributors to the Koreataste.org website can win fabulous prizes like a Samsung TL500 (EX1) camera and a tray made with mother of pearl design and inlay. The top prize will be a 4 day-3 night culinary vacation to Korea complete with roundtrip open ticket, hotel stay and restaurant tours.

See event rules here
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កាំជ្រួចប្រតិកម្ម និងគ្រាប់បែកផ្សែងពុលចាប់ផ្តើមប្រើប្រឆាំងគ្នានៅតំបន់ប្រាសាទតាមាន់ធំ

2011-04-26T22:06:00.001+09:00

ថ្ងៃអង្គារ ទី២៦ ខែមេសា ឆ្នាំ២០១១ ម៉ោង ១៨:១៤

ខេត្តឧត្តរមានជ័យ ៖ មកដល់វេលាម៉ោង៦ល្ងាចថ្ងៃទី២៦ មេសា ២០១១ ការវាយប្រយុទ្ធគ្នាដោយកាំភ្លើងធុនធ្ងន់ និងស្រាល នៅមិនទាន់ស្ងាត់សូរនៅឡើយទេ គឺ ការបាញ់មានការញ័ររង្គើខ្លាំងជាងកាលពីប៉ុន្មានថ្ងៃមុនទៅទៀត...។

សូមបញ្ជាក់ថា ទាហានសៀមផ្តើមប្រើគ្រាប់បែកផ្សែងពុល កាំភ្លើងរថក្រោះ និងគ្រាប់ធុនធ្ងន់ជាច្រើនប្រភេទទៀត វាយប្រហារមកលើទីតាំងឈរជើងរបស់ទាហានកម្ពុជានៅតំបន់ប្រាសាទតាមាន់ធំ និងតំបន់ប្រាសាទតាក្របីកាលពីវេលាម៉ោង២និង១៥នាទីរសៀល ថ្ងៃទី២៦ មេសា ២០១១ ហើយជាមួយគ្នានេះ ទាហានកម្ពុជាបានពន្លះវិញដោយការប្រើកាំភ្លើង BM-21 (កាំជ្រួចប្រតិកម្ម ឬកាំជ្រួចហ្វូង) និងកាំភ្លើងធុនធ្ងន់ផ្សេងៗទៀត បាញ់ឆ្លើយតបប្រឆាំងទាហានសៀមវិញលែងថ្នមជាមួយទាហានសៀមទៀតហើយ ។ ថ្ងៃនេះការផ្ទុះអាវុធរវាងទាហានទាំង២ភាគីបានលាន់ទ្រហឹងរង្គើដីញ័រព្រៃគួរឱ្យតក់ស្លុតបំផុត...តួលេខអ្នកស្លាប់-របួស និងការខូចខាតផ្សេងៗនៅមិនទាន់សម្រង់បាននៅឡើយទេ ព្រោះក្រុមទាហានកំពុងមមាញឹកក្នុងការប្រយុទ្ធទប់ស្កាត់ និងប្រឆាំងការឈ្លានពានរបស់ទាហានសៀម។

កម្ពុជាបានអត់ធ្មត់មិនប្រើអាវុធធុនធ្ងន់ទេ ចាប់តាំងពីទាហានសៀមចូលឈ្លានពានទឹកដីកម្ពុជានៅតំបន់ប្រាសាទតាមាន់ធំ នាថ្ងៃទី២២ ដល់ថ្ងៃទី២៥ មេសា ២០១១ មកម៉្លេះ ប៉ុន្តែពេលនេះការជូនដំណើរទាហានសៀមទំនងជាដល់ទីបញ្ចប់ហើយ ព្រោះថា ទោះជាជូនដំណើរ១០០យោជន៍ ក៏គ្មានន័យអ្វីដែរ បើភាគីសៀមគ្មានសុច្ឆន្ទៈ ដើម្បីបញ្ចប់សង្គ្រាម ឬជម្លោះនេះផងនោះ ។ មូលហេតុដែលនាំឱ្យទាហានកម្ពុជាឈានទៅប្រើការបាញ់កាំជ្រួចប្រតិកម្មនេះ គឺទី១-ដោយសារទាហានសៀមបានបាញ់គ្រាប់បែកផ្សែងពុលដាក់កម្ពុជា ទី២-កម្ពុជាត្រូវការពារទីតាំងរបស់ខ្លួន និងទី៣-ប្រឆាំងការឈ្លានពានកុំឱ្យទាហានសៀមបន្តបាញ់ចូលភូមិឋានប្រជាពលរដ្ឋស្លូតត្រង់តទៅទៀត ។

ក្រៅពីការបាញ់កាំជ្រួចប្រតិកម្មប្រឆាំងទៅលើទាហានសៀមនោះ ទាហានកម្ពុជានៅបានប្រើកាំភ្លើងបាញ់ចេញពីរថក្រោះថែមទៀត ដើម្បីសង្គ្រប់ទៅលើទាហានសៀម...មេបញ្ជាការទាហានកម្ពុជា មានការសោកស្តាយថា កម្ពុជាមិនបានប្រើនយោបាយវាយប្រយុទ្ធរំកិលទៅមុខនោះទេ គឺប្រើនយោបាយវាយប្រយុទ្ធនៅនឹងកន្លែង ទប់ស្កាត់ និងការពារខ្លួន...ប៉ុន្តែប្រសិនបើកម្ពុជាមានគោលការណ៍វាយប្រយុទ្ធរំកិលទៅមុខវិញ គឺប្រើពេលតែ២ម៉ោងប៉ុណ្ណោះ នឹងវាយកាន់កាប់បានបន្ទាយទាហានរបស់សៀមជាក់ជាមិនខានមិនចាំបាច់អូសបន្លាយច្រើនថ្ងៃនោះឡើយ៕

(kohsantepheap)

Peace Please

ខ្ញុំគិតថា ~ i think ~제가 생각에는

Kim Jung-Il

Putin Urges N.Korea to Acquiesce with UNSC Resolutions

Putin Urges N.Korea to Acquiesce with UNSC Resolutions

World Taekwondo Culture Expo

កប៉ាល់​​ដឹក​​ទំនិញ​​កូរ៉េ​​ខា​ង​​ជើង​​ត្រូវ​​កង​​ម៉ារីន​​អាមេរិកាំង​​ស្កាត់​ចាប់​

សមុទ្រចិន​ខាងត្បូង​កាន់តែ​ខិតកៀកមាត់​ជ្រោះ​សង្គ្រាម​

Duty Free Korea! Dun miss it!

Foreign residents increase 148%

How to Stay Warm in Korea

No. of Foreigners in S.Korea on the Rise

S.Korea Choose 11 Key Maritime R&D Projects!!!

No. of Police Officers Exceed 100,000 in S.Korea

2011 Korea World Travel Fair Opens

[wsk newsletter41]Korea ballet, Fly high to the world!

[wsk newsletter41]Gochang appeared in Mischelin guide!

Korean Victims of Radiation Exposure Sue Japan for Medical Fees

SK Telecom to Cut Basic Monthly Rate by 1,000 Won

S.Korean Lawmakers to Visit Quake-Affected Areas in Japan!!!!

S.Korean Artist Wins Gold at Chelsea Flower Show!!!!!

NK Leader Meets Chinese President in Beijing

RFA: WHO to Soon Begin Aid Project for NK

south's stance

What do you think about korean chip makers?

S.Korea to Launch 1st Weather Ship!!!wow

PM: S.Korea did Not Beg for a Summit

S.Korean Automobile Market to Reach 1.57 mln Units!!!!!

foreigner's life in korea!!!!:)

S.Korea to Begin Onsite Inspection on Camp Mercer Tuesday

2011 Sejong Center for the Performing Arts- Spring Festival

2011 Gangneung Danoje Festival

Korean Medical Care that impressed Kazakhstan

[wsk newsletter]Let’s Go Inside the Love Story of Chun Hyang and Mong Ryong!

It is getting very hot these days in korea

Imagine: K-Pop Paris Concert Sold out in 10 Min

galaxy tap

WSk 5th Batch. Don't miss it;)

Food Imports from Japan Plunges

"NK Kidnapped Some 180,000 Foreigners Since Korean War"

Avg. S.Korean Owns 4.7 Credit Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KCC Launches Legal Review of Answers by Apple, Google

S.Korea, France Agree to Cooperate on G20 Summitl

Budda's Birthday!!

Father Day

Children Day

S.Korea, China, Japan to Step Up ASEAN+3 Financial Support

[wsk newsletter]There is Something Special about Globally Successful Food

[wsk newsletter]The World Natural Treasure, the Mother Nature of Jeju Island ‘Oreum’

U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden (CNN)

Gyeongju welcomes athletes, tourists to World Taekwondo Championships

Rain No. 1 in TIMES 100 online poll

Korean Sky-scrapper

Korea to donate $500000 to trust fund to remove Somali pirates

Other Corners of Inha!!!!

You have to give a look here.:) very very funny

wow, nice nice nice:)

Let's go for concert

2011 Spring Blogging Contest

Share your love of Korean food and join a vibrant Korean Food Community on the Korea Tourism Organizations’ food website, Koreataste.org.

Top contributors to the Koreataste.org website can win fabulous prizes like a Samsung TL500 (EX1) camera and a tray made with mother of pearl design and inlay. The top prize will be a 4 day-3 night culinary vacation to Korea complete with roundtrip open ticket, hotel stay and restaurant tours.

កប៉ាល់ដឹកទំនិញកូរ៉េខាងជើងត្រូវកងម៉ារីនអាមេរិកាំងស្កាត់ចាប់

សមុទ្រចិនខាងត្បូងកាន់តែខិតកៀកមាត់ជ្រោះសង្គ្រាម