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   German acknowledged for translating Korean novels
Heidrun Kang, recipient of this year’s Daesan Literature Award Heidrun Kang, 72, the recipient of this year’s Daesan Literature Award for translating Kim Hoon’s “The Song of the Sword” into German with Ahn So-hyeon, 51, started translating Korean literature quite late. At the STAR Korea AG office, a technical translation agency, in Mapo-gu, Seoul, where she serves as a CEO, Kang told The Korea Times her long pondered thoughts on Korean culture a…
   'Korea has respect for design'
Paola Antonelli, senior curator at the Department of Architecture and Design at the famed Museum of Modern Art in New York, said Korean artists and designers are very diverse in style. Paola Antonelli, 48, senior curator at the Department of Architecture and Design at the famed Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, has an open mind for talented designers and keen eyes for finding good design. “It was great as always,” she said recalling her fou…
   2NE1 voted best new band on MTV
Korean girl group 2NE1 was voted the world’s best new band of 2011, MTV announced on Friday. According to MTV IGGY, the K-pop band edged out nine other bands, such as Venezuela’s La Vida Boheme, Pakistan’s Atif Aslam, Malaysia’s Yuna and the United States’ Skrillex. The channel said that more than four million fans from 168 countries participated in the online vote, which started early last month. According to MTV IGGY, the four-member grou…
   North Koreans helping Iran with nukes: Source
Hundreds of North Korean nuclear and missile experts have been collaborating with their Iranian counterparts in more than 10 locations across the Islamic state, a diplomatic source said yesterday. The revelation lends credence to long-held suspicions that North Korea was helping Iran with a secret nuclear and missile program. It also represents a new security challenge to the international community as it seeks to curb the nuclear ambitions of Pyongy…
   Lee calls on APEC leaders to encourage corporate c..
HONOLULU, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak called Sunday for leaders of Pacific Rim economies to encourage corporate creativity and innovation through deregulation, saying it will make companies more competitive, help spur economic growth and create jobs. Lee made the remarks during a working lunch session with other leaders attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Hawaii. The host U.S. asked Lee to deliver…
   Lee arrives in Hawaii for APEC summit
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (third from R) speaks with other leaders of Pacific Rim economies during an APEC summit held in Japan's Yokohama in 2010 HONOLULU, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak arrived in Hawaii Friday to attend a summit of Pacific Rim economies aimed at discussing ways to spur the global economy, create jobs, reform regulations and improve energy efficiency and security. The summit …
   Jeju Island chosen among New 7 Wonders of Nature
JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- The southern South Korean resort island of Jeju has been named as one of the new seven natural wonders of the world in a worldwide poll, a Switzerland-based organization announced Saturday. The subtropical volcanic island, located 130 kilometers off the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula, was selected along with Brazil's Amazon region, Halong Bay in Vietnam, Argentina's Iguazu F…
   The Wonder Girls ready to retake local music scene
The Wonder Girls’ new album “Wonder World” hit stores on Monday and it’s already headed for the top of the charts. The lead single “Be My Baby” instantly topped online charts, including Bugs Music, Cyworld, Daum, Melon, Mnet, Naver and Soribada. Most of the 12 other songs on the new album are ranked high on the charts as well. “Be My Baby” was written and composed by Park Jin-young, CEO of JYP Entertainment, the group’s manag…
   Big Bang a hot issue in Belfast
Members of the band Big Bang pose with their award for best worldwide act at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Sunday. Pop icon Lady Gaga won four awards including best female act, best song and best video. Teen star Justin Bieber was among the other multiple-award recipients, winning best pop act and best male singer. [REUTERS/YONHAP] [이 게시물은 Admin님에 의해 2011-11-10 08:42:40 Korean News에서 복…
   Michael Jackson’s doctor guilty of manslaughter
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson’s personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star’s drug-related death in 2009 but may not spend much time in jail. Dr. Conrad Murray, 58, was led away in handcuffs after the jury in Los Angeles reached a unanimous verdict. Dozens of fans outside the court erupted in cheers and some burst into tears. “Justice was served. Michael is with us,” said Jackson’s brother …
   Six awarded Culture Art Award
Music producer and SM Entertainment head Lee Soo-man and actor Shin Young-kyun, among others, have been chosen to receive Korea Culture Art Award medals by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Lee Soo-man, Shin Young-kyun, singer Ha Chun-hwa (photo below), musician Shin Jung-hyun, TV writer Yu Ho and voice-over actor Oh Seung-ryong, will also be recipients of the award this year. The Culture Ministry started the Korea Culture Art …
   Choreographer wins copyright lawsuit against dance..
A choreographer has won a copyright lawsuit in which she alleged that a dance academy franchise used her choreography without permission. The 31-year-old choreographer, surnamed Park, sued a dance academy franchise, whose name was not released, its owner and teachers for offering classes with choreography that Park created for the video of the girl group Secret’s hit song “Shy Boy” without permission. Seoul Central District Court rul…
   Jeju makes top 10 list for New7Wonders
Formed by a volcanic eruption in the sea over 100,000 years ago, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is located on the eastern end of Jeju Island, which is currently in the top 10 in polls for the New7Wonders of Nature. Upon discovering that Jeju Island had risen in the ranks as one of the top 10 locations vying for a spot as one of the New7Wonders of Nature, after checking the Web site on Sunday, Yang Gi-jeong of the World Natural Heritage Preservation Offi…
   New Samsung Device Bridges Gap Between PCs and Tab..
Samsung Electronics has launched a personal computer that combines the advantages of a tablet and a laptop, it said Wednesday. The 12.9-mm thick Slate PC Series 7 claims to offer the portability of a tablet and the performance of a laptop. It comes armed with Microsoft's Windows 7 OS, enabling users to work in Office programs like Word and Excel, but at a fraction of the size of normal laptops. "Since it weighs just 860 g, people can carr…
   Tomae Park, Sin-ja Exhibition
Toemae Park, Sin-ja Exhibition ACOM Galley December 18, 2010 - December 24, 2010 Opening Reception : Saturday 18 Dec. 2010 2:00 pm Free Admission It is our pleasure to announce an exhibition at Atlanta Conservatory Art Hall by a renowned Koren pinter, Ms. Tomae Shinja Park. She has been producing traditional oriental style paintings for more than 30 years. In her masterpieces she has captured the natural beauty of Korea by her…
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