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World urges Gadhafi to surrender, plans future

World NewsAug 23, 2011

Obama says ‘future of Libya is in the hands of its people’PARIS (AP) ― World leaders have said the end is near for Moammar Gadhafi’s regime and begun planning for Libya’s future without the man who has held power for 42 years.They welcomed the rebels’ dramatic advances in the Libyan capital, Tripoli
Putin, Medvedev to reveal 2012 plans in December

World NewsAug 23, 2011

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and President Dmitry Medvedev will probably wait until December to reveal which of them will run for president in 2012, according to two people familiar with the matter. The announcement may come in early December, shortly before the date of the March vote is of
Chungju to throw martial arts bash

CultureAug 23, 2011

UNESCO-supported event to attract practitioners from 18 countries Sept. 2-8Chungju, a city in North Chungcheong Province, is to hold its annual martial arts event from Sept. 2-8, featuring expert practitioners from 18 countries. The Chungju World Martial Arts Festival, which is officially supported
Seoul International Typography Biennale back after 10 years

TheaterAug 23, 2011

TYPOJANCHI 2011 introduces typefaces and book designs by Korean, Chinese and Japanese artistsA biennale which explores Asian fonts and book designs has been saved at the verge of disappearing into history. “TYPOJANCHI 2011: Seoul International Typography Biennale” will be held at Seoul Arts Center’s
Host mines laughs from Web death threat

TelevisionAug 23, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Even a fatwa is grist for comedy when you’re David Letterman.Back from two weeks’ vacation and making his first TV appearance since a threat against his life was posted on a jihadist website, the “Late Show” host played it for laughs during Monday’s monologue.U.S. President Barack Ob
Hollywood-China production venture raises $220 million

FilmAug 23, 2011

HONG KONG (AP) ― Hollywood production house Legendary Entertainment and a Chinese studio have raised $220.5 million for the joint venture they’ve set up aimed at China’s increasingly lucrative film market.Legendary and Huayi Brothers Media Corp. said in a statement late Sunday that they’re selling a
ICEA running cultural exchange in Busan

Expat LivingAug 23, 2011

Busan-based International Cultural Exchange Association is looking for participants for its fall semester cultural exchange program.ICEA will pair 24 Korean students with 24 foreign participants to take part in cultural activities through a buddy system. The activities for the term include a Temples
Volunteers wanted to reach kids about culture

Expat LivingAug 23, 2011

Seoul Youth Center for Cultural Exchange (MIZY) is looking for foreign volunteers to help with its program for elementary schools and youth centers.Volunteers will prepare and give talks about overseas World Cultural Heritage, and lead group activities.The deadline for application is Wednesday. Appl
Global Center holds talk on family culture

Expat LivingAug 23, 2011

The Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center will host a free lecture in English on Korean culture and the family Friday.Titled “The Whys and Hows of Korean Ways in Family and Home,” it is the third in a series of lectures for international citizens presented by the center.It will compare Korean fami
Falling through the cracks: Forced to choose insurance or travel

Expat LivingAug 23, 2011

This is the second in a series of articles about how foreigners can fall through cracks in the Korean health service. ― Ed. Investing more than 50 million won ($46,331) in the local economy, marrying a permanent resident and living here for eight years might seem commitment enough to the country to
Families enjoy summer treasure hunt in Songdo

CultureAug 23, 2011

More than 6,000 gather at Good Market in Songdo on Saturday SONGDO, Incheon ― Sellers were excited and buyers were satisfied at the festive flea market on Saturday in Songdo International Business District in Incheon Free Economic Zone. Over 6,000 people gathered at the Good Market in Songdo, h
SSC shows Shakespeare’s comic side

Expat LivingAug 23, 2011

Seoul Shakespeare Company is putting on a show of comic monologues and scenes on Saturday and Sunday.The show will feature snippets from “Taming of the Shrew,” “The Tempest” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” among others.Doors open at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday at Club After in Itaewon.
Man United canters to victory over Spurs

SoccerAug 23, 2011

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) ― Danny Welbeck, Anderson and Wayne Rooney were all on target as Manchester United continued their perfect start to the season with a 3-0 victory over Tottenham at Old Trafford here on Monday.Sir Alex Ferguson once again underlined his confidence in youth with a selection t
London 2012 chief praises Daegu’s preparations

Aug 23, 2011

With just three days to go before the World Championships in Athletics kicks off in Daegu, a chief organizer of London Olympics has praised the Korean city’s preparations for the global event.Sebastian Coe, Chairman of London 2012 Olympic Committee and also the Vice President of the International As
[Kim Seong-kon] Of human touch and the computer

ViewpointsAug 23, 2011

We now live in a world where our lives are unwittingly controlled by computers. In fact, computers are so ubiquitous that we cannot imagine a world without them. Wherever you go, you will encounter a computer ― at schools, workplaces, stores, and airports, just to name a few. Our wellbeing prac