Korean Pavilion to show diverse aspects of Korean architecture with films shot by architectsKorean architecture will be showcased to a global audience by a team of eight Korean architects at the 13th Venice Biennale of Architecture during the second half of this year in Venice, Italy.A new challenge for this year’s exhibition is to show snapshots of Korean architecture through films created by the team, not through more conventional life-size or scaled down models. The Korean Pavilion at the bie

CHICAGO ― Rob hated to run. But he hated to stop even more.That’s when his disparaging inner voice, the one that had belittled him since seventh grade, would emerge. If he didn’t keep going, it said, he was going to get fat. He would never have the shredded abs that taunted him from every fitness magazine. He would be just a regular guy ― not the superman he felt driven to become.So on he ran. And when even six hours a day of exercise weren’t enough to quiet the voice, he started skipping meals,

Many patients complain of skin problems during the warm and humid rainy seasons. During this season, the skin is more vulnerable to infection due to heat and humidity, which is ideal for the growth of microorganisms.The warmth and the humidity allow the rapid growth of fungi and bacteria, which are why some skin conditions are more prevalent during the rainy season. We will now look into some common skin conditions which can develop during the rainy season.Athlete’s footAthlete’s foot is common

WASHINGTON (AP) ― A new weight-loss pill that many doctors consider the most effective of a new generation of anti-obesity drugs got the approval of the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.The pill, called Qsymia, was approved for patients who are overweight or obese and also have at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol.The drug offers hope for those who have failed to lose weight in other ways, but its path to approval also underscores

How much do you know about sepsis?Probably not many Koreans are aware of the illness since the government has designated sepsis vaccination as mandatory. The threat and fear of sepsis is very low here. Still, there is always a chance of contracting the disease as improper wound or injury management can easily lead to it. Dr. Ron Daniels, a specialist physician at Critical Care and Anaesthesia and CEO of the Global Sepsis Alliance, shared some information about sepsis in his written interview wit

World-renowned story-teller Robert McKee says appealing to human nature matters mostHow to best produce hit dramas and movies based on traditional Korean culture is an important question for the government as it tries to promote the country’s heritage abroad.Robert McKee, a world-renowned teacher of story-writing and story-telling, said a strategy that focuses on cultural uniqueness is likely to fail because it has nothing in common with people in other countries. Stories that appeal to human na

(123rf)Through a labyrinth of hallways deep inside a 1950s-era building that has housed research that dates back to the origins of U.S. space travel, a group of scientists in white coats is stirring, mixing, measuring, brushing and, most important, tasting the end result of their cooking.Their mission: Build a menu for a planned journey to Mars in the 2030s.The menu must sustain a group of six to

The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Egypt on the occasion of the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt. ― Ed.Approximately a year-and-a-half past the date of the historic revolution of Egypt, its people celebrate their National Day this year under the leadership of its first-ever democratically-elected president. With the swearing in of Dr. Mohamed Morsy on June 30, 2012, Egypt, being the most populous Arab nation and the beacon of development in its geographical sphere,

Korea’s mecenat council urges National Assembly to pass bill that offers tax deduction to companies supporting the artsThe total amount Korean companies gave to the arts and spent on their culture-related activities last year decreased 6.2 percent from the previous year, as businesses have begun to feel the pressure from Europe’s fiscal crisis, the country’s mecenat council said on Tuesday.According to a survey conducted by the Korean Business Council for the Arts, a total of 624 local companies

Outside Seoul, foreigners can be a rarer sight to see. But imagine 40-odd expats whizzing around Ulsan on scooters and motorbikes, attempting to complete a scavenger hunt, complete with scenic stops and comedic photo opportunities with locals ― that’s unusual anywhere. This spectacle, dubbed the Inferno, has become an almost annual event in Ulsan and gives expats the chance to enjoy a scenic view of Korea together while getting involved with the local community.Deirdre Madden, who teaches Englis