Queen’s 1953 coronation banner returns to Britain On June 2, 1953, when the Korean War (1950-53) was close to an end, a large, painted banner was hung at the British Royal Artillery Regiment camp on the frontlines of the conflict, in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province). The banner celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, with…
Korea, Tanzania share transparency, rural development info Korea and Tanzania have shared Korea’s expertise and experiences in human resource development and administrative management, and have discussed Korea’s Saemaeul Undong (New Community Movement) rural development movement. A group of 15 high-ranking officials from the Tanzanian presidential office, prime minister’s office and local government visited…
Over 1000 public sport facilities to be opened The number of public athletic facilities will be drastically increased over the coming years, allowing everyone in the country to get into their favorite sport. Sports complexes with swimming pools and basketball courts will also be built in neighborhoods across the country, making it easier…
German singer falls in love with Korean songs Many people, both past and present, have a special fondness for songs. There are countless records, both physical and oral, showing that people across the country have made songs and festivals part of their lives. Communities get together to enjoy food and drink, dancing and…
Korea, Uruguay mark 50th anniversary of friendship Korea and Uruguay hosted their fifth Joint Economic Commission on May 13 in Seoul in commemoration of this year’s 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations. This year’s commission was attended by Second Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and his Uruguayan counterpart, Luis Porto. The two ministers…
‘Late Spring’ wins at int’l film festivals The drama “Late Spring” has won awards in a series of international film festivals across the world. The film won Best Acting Performance Female and Best Cinematography at the 14th Milano International Film Festival (MIFF), which ended on May 12. The film caught much attention earlier as it…
Intersection of entertainment, technology: CT Forum 2014 The Culture Technology Forum 2014 (CT Forum) will be held on May 20 at COEX in Gangnam-gu District, southern Seoul, offering people the opportunity to check the pulse of the entertainment-creation industry and to share success stories from leading cultural content creators from around the world. …
Soccer icon Park Ji-sung leaves with ‘no regrets’ Star midfielder Park Ji-sung of PSV Eindhoven has left the soccer field for good. Park called an end to his soccer life on May 14 at a press conference in Suwon. He said that he has been considering retirement since February due to his worsening…
Are there deserts in Korea? Gigantic sand dunes can be seen across the world, from the Sahara Desert of northern Africa to the Arabian Desert of southwestern Asia. On the Korean Peninsula, too, it is also possible to see exotic sand dunes along the coast. According to the Ministry of Environment, there are…
Rush hour trickles into Meat Alley As dusk falls, people start to gather in the small alleyways, filling the empty seats. Soon, the smoke from the grilling meat and chatter about the day’s work fills the air. This is the scene during the afternoon rush hour in Jongno-3-ga’s “Gogi golmok,” or “Meat Alley.” …
