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 Award last year, with the aim of
giving recognition to influential people in Korea’s arts and pop culture
sectors. Last year, three medals were awarded. The six to be
awarded this year were chosen by a separate committee headed by Busan
International Film Festival’s honorary director Kim Dong-ho and reviewed
by the National Assembly. They will receive their medals on the
21st at the Olympic Hall concert hall in Songpa District, eastern
Seoul. The recipients are recognized as being awarded the highest honor
for cultural figures by the Korean government.
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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]
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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…
   
Great escapes for autumn weekend getaways The Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex in Jecheon, North Chungcheong. Provided by the organizers Jecheon offers much more than herbal medicine - it is also a great escape for an autumn weekend getaway. Located approximately two hours from Seoul, the scenic mountains and lakes of Jecheon are an ideal place for a single day or overnight trip. For history buffs, Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex is a one-stop tourist spot containing cult…
   
At first-ever world Oriental medicine expo, tradit.. Women at the Traditional Oriental Medical Clinic prepare free giveaways for visitors to the 2010 World Oriental Medicine-Bio Expo in Jecheon, North Chungcheong. Provided by the organizers JECHEON, NORTH CHUNGCHEONG - Hanbang, or traditional Korean medicine, has come a long way since a comprehensive 25-volume medical encyclopedia called “Donguibogam” was completed in 1613. Under the theme “Rediscovery of Traditional Oriental Medicine,” a…
   
Japanese Actress Determined to Spread Word About K.. Fukumi Kuroda
Japanese actress Fukumi Kuroda wants to deepen the so-called Korean Wave across Japan. Kuroda (54), who appears on Fuji TV and other networks, says she wants Japanese people to learn more about Korea than just its pop culture. "Now I would like to go beyond enthusiasm for Korean pop culture and let Japanese people find out about the traditions, nature, food and lifestyles of different regions of Korea," says Kuroda, who was…
   
Yoora- Lee Recital Yoo-ra Lee Recital will be presented on July 11, Sunday at the Spring Hall by Atlanta Conservatory of Music. Coloratura Soprano Yoo-ra Lee-Hoff (Yoo-Ra Lee) was born in Seoul. South Korea and lives in Dresden, Germany. She studied violin in Seoul, South Korea. In Berlin and Leipzig , Germany while she was active as a violinist. Her beautiful voice was discoverer and she was invited to study vocal arts/opera at the univer…
   
Misun Chun, Piano Recital Misun Chun, Piano Recital 6/12/2010 4:00PM Steinway Piano Galleries 5950 Northpoint Parkways, Alpharetta, GA
F. Schubert / F. Chopin / L.V. Beethoven
   
Korean American Friendship Performance in Celebrat..
Korean American Friendship Performance in Celebration of the 4th of July 2009
Date : July 7th 2009 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm Gwinnett Civic Center of Performing Arts Theatre 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097
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