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Ministry recognizes 33 best travel agencies

TravelMay 25, 2011

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Wednesday recognized 33 Korean travel agencies for attracting foreign tourists with quality services.The travel agencies were selected by a jury consisting of tourism officials, consumer group officials and academics. Culture Minister Choung Byoung-gug (right) confers the certificate, “2011 Best Travel Agency Recommended by Ministry of Culture, Sports
UNESCO to list Korean records as ‘Memory of the World’

TheaterMay 25, 2011

Two South Korean historical records are to be granted “Memory of the World” status by UNESCO. Documents on the pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju on May 18, 1980, and Ilseongrok, a diary-style chronicle of late Joseon Dynasty’s kings’ daily lives, will be listed on the Memory of the World Register, according to the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO on Tu
Song promoting Korea launched

PeopleMay 25, 2011

A rare singing contest that pitted several foreign envoys in Seoul and Koreans took place at the German ambassador’s residence in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul on Tuesday evening.Organized by Corea Image Communication Institute, the singing contest was part of the CICI logo song launch event. The seven contestants ― German Ambassador Hans Ulrich Seidt and his wife Marita Seidt, Singapore Ambassador Peter T
Latin center unveils more artifacts

Foreign affairsMay 25, 2011

It takes more than 24 hours to travel to Latin America, but just a short drive from Seoul to Goyang to experience the continent’s colorful and rich history.The Latin American Cultural Center has grown to accommodate over 2,500 articles from Mayan and Incan civilizations, in addition to a large selection of earthenware found in Latin countries, especially Mexico.“I assure you, I have been around th
SAC settles on ‘CJ Towol Theater’

TheaterMay 25, 2011

Seoul Arts Center announced Wednesday that its revamped Towol Theater will be named “CJ Towol Theater.” CJ Group is providing 15 billion won ($13.6 million) for the renovation. “We were planning to confirm the name in December 2012 when the theater reopens but moved up the announcement of the new name in consideration of the theatrical world’s interest in the matter,” said Seoul Arts Center via an
King names Kim Jong-il top interview choice

PeopleMay 25, 2011

Veteran journalist says ‘Agent Orange is never justified, any way you use it’Larry King, who hosted the talk show “Larry King Live” on CNN for 25 years until December last year, said if he had the chance to interview any one person on the Korean peninsula, it would be the leader of North Korea.“It will be the head of North Korea. People who are perceived as evil by the world... They don’t think th
W Taipei breathes life to hotel industry

FashionMay 25, 2011

Manager says Taiwan’s first W hotel aims to exceed 45 percent occupancy rate this yearTAIPEI ― In the bustling central business district of Xinyi in Taipei, W Taipei hotel encased in radiant glass stands tall not far from the iconic 101 Tower which shoots up more than 500 meters into the sky.Arriving at the first W hotel in Taiwan, a large stainless steel installation called “The Chain” is seen, w
Winfrey’s finale not entirely self-promotional

TelevisionMay 25, 2011

LOS ANGELES ― What can you say about the last days of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” when it’s all been said already. And mostly by Oprah herself.According to audience members interviewed by the Chicago Tribune after its taping, Wednesday’s finale will be a farewell address by the most famous talk show host in history, a summing up of a 25-year career in her own words.Because in case you hadn’t gotten t
‘Man United have solution to Messi’

More sportsMay 25, 2011

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) ― Sir Alex Ferguson said Manchester United would solve the problem of how to deal with Lionel Messi here Tuesday ahead of his Champions League final showdown with Barcelona.Messi stole the show for Barcelona two years ago, when the Spanish giants outclassed favorites United to win the 2009 final in Rome.Since then, the diminutive Argentinian has gone from strength to stre
애플 팀쿡 방한의 진짜 목적은?

PodcastMay 25, 2011

서울 서초구 삼성전자 서초사옥에서 열린 삼성전자 갤럭시S2 미디어데이에서 모델이 갤럭시S2를 소개하고 있다. (연합뉴스)애플 팀쿡 방한의 진짜 목적은?애플, 삼성에 아이패드3용 아몰레드 도입 타진애플의 최고운영책임자인 팀쿡이 최근 한국 방문에서 삼성의 아몰레드 (AMOLED) 디스플레이 기술을 아이패드3에 적용하기 위해 삼성 측과 협의를 벌인 것으로 알려졌다.“애플은 삼성의 아몰레드 기술을 일명 아이패드 3라고 불리는 아이패드 2의 업그레이드 버전에 적용시키고자 하는 것으로 알고 있다,”고 한 업계 관계자가 코리아 헤럴드에 전했다.팀쿡은 또한 삼성측에 선수금도 제의한 것 같다고 이 관계자는 덧붙였다.애플은 현재 올해 3월에 출시된 아이패드 2를 포함한 모든 태블릿 PC에 LCD 디스플레이를 사용하고 있다.삼
Voice: Should Korea scrap nuclear energy?

Social affairsMay 25, 2011

Next Thursday, The Korea Herald will launch its new debate page “Voice” with the question: “Should South Korea scrap nuclear energy?” Each week, “Voice” will feature two contributors going head-to-head on a burning issue in Korean society. This space is also for you, the reader, to react to the issue and have your say. We also want to hear your thoughts on other subjects that matter to you, whethe
Apple, Samsung in talks over displays for iPad 3

IndustryMay 25, 2011

Samsung's Galaxy S 2 smartphones (Yonhap News)‘Apple COO Tim Cook visited Korea to discuss bilateral cooperation’ Apple Inc.’s chief operating officer Tim Cook discussed adopting Samsung’s AMOLED display technology for tablet PCs during his recent visit to South Korea, industry sources said.“Apple wants to tap into Samsung’s AMOLED technology for an upgraded version of the iPad 2, considered as m
Apple, Samsung in talks over displays for iPad 3

IndustryMay 25, 2011

Samsung's Galaxy S 2 smartphones (Yonhap News)Apple COO Tim Cook visited Korea to discuss bilateral cooperationApple Inc.’s chief operating officer Tim Cook discussed adopting Samsung’s AMOLED display technology for tablet PCs during his recent visit to South Korea, industry sources said.“Apple wants to tap into Samsung’s AMOLED technology for an upgraded version of the iPad 2, considered as many
Lover helped professor murder wife

Social affairsMay 25, 2011

Police have found a professor in Busan who confessed to killing his wife colluded with his lover in the crime.Police have asked for Interpol’s cooperation in search for the woman who has fled the nation.The 53-year-old professor, identified by his surname Kang, admitted that he strangled his 50-year-old wife on April 2.Her body was found in a hiking sack last Saturday. Police said Kang killed her
Peugeot 508 makes Asia-premier debut in S. Korea

TransportMay 25, 2011

Hanbul Motors Corp., the local importer and distributor of French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen, introduced the new Peugeot 508 in South Korea on Wednesday, also marking the vehicle's Asia debut. The passenger sedan comes in two trims -- the chaste Allure version with a 2.0-liter engine and the sportier GT version with a 2.2-liter HDi engine. The Peugeot 508 Allure has a maximum horsepower