Actress Song Hye-kyo stars in Chinese star-studded film “I was really eager to work with John Woo and with Chinese stars.” That’s what actress Song Hye-kyo had to say about appearing in the Hong Kong director’s upcoming newest film, “The Crossing.” The movie features a star-studded cast, bringing together the nation’s most celebrated…
Ryu Hyun-jin, guardian angel of Dodger mound It was sad, but close to perfect. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher, Ryu Hyun-jin, gave one of his best pitching performances against the Cincinnati Reds at a home game on May 27. Ryu threw a nearly perfect game, without letting any hitters get on base…
Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae hall focuses on Korea The recently renovated Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae re-opened to the public on May 27. (photo: Jeon Han) The Cheong Wa Dae Sanrangchae, a multi-purpose exhibition hall next to Cheong Wa Dae, has been newly transformed into a comprehensive Korean history, culture and travel promotion center, ready to greet…
Medical tourism figures on the rise A 38-year-old woman from Khabarovsk, Russia, suffered from infertility throughout her 20-year marriage. After a series of unsuccessful pregnancies and two miscarriages, she consulted doctors in Russia, but could not determine the cause. Earlier this year, she came to a hospital in Seoul and realized that her…
Korea grows by one more Seoul Korean territory as recorded on the official land registry turned out to be 100,266 square kilometers as of late 2013, up from 99,617 square kilometers in 2004. In only one decade, the amount of land belonging to the nation has increased by about 649 square kilometers, 223.7…
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…
Birthplace of Korean Catholicism, Solmoe Naepo lies along the western shore of Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong Province). The name means a bay, on the shores of a sea or a lake. Ships travelled up the small rivers, like the Sapgyo-cheon, during high tide and traded goods, including rice, along the banks of the waterways.…
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…
