A Korean adoptee looking for her birth parents has turned to flyers in Seoul after poor record-keeping and language issues have limited her search.Sarah Ishida, 29, returned to Korea in 2012, but after several visits to the places where she was found and looked after, and to Korean organizations that help with birth family searches, she has been unable to discover much in her search.Ishida has been told that an 18-year-old woman surnamed Ham found her in Changsin-dong, Seoul, shortly after she w

Running a successful small business is never easy. But as a foreigner navigating the complex web of immigration law, that challenge can seem all the more daunting. Some foreign businesspeople complain of unclear visa rules and requirements and seemingly arbitrary decision-making.A decision by the local immigration office last month signaled the end of the 3-year-old clothing business of one French citizen.“They asked me to sign this approval thing and I said no. I refused. I said, ‘Can I have a

Fresh off his comeback performance at this year’s Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong on Friday, officials at Cube Entertainment announced that Rain will also be making an on-screen comeback with his next Hollywood project. Rain will star alongside actors Jason Patric, John Cusack and rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as well as action movie superstar Bruce Willis in the upcoming American action flick, “The Prince.” The new action thriller will be directed by Brian A. Miller, with Rain playing Wi

Asiana Airlines, the nation’s second-largest flag carrier, established a sister relationship with Yucai Primary School in Guilin, China, on Tuesday, the company announced.Asiana supplied the school with 11 computers, four sets of multipurpose educational equipment, two pianos and 500 books, in addition to providing a special vocational lecture for students who dream of becoming flight attendants, the company stated.At the ceremony were Asiana Airlines CEO Yoon Young-doo, Guilin deputy mayor Wu J

An honorary consulate of the Slovak Republic opened its door in Busan on Tuesday. The opening ceremony was attended by visiting Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Miroslav Lajcak and Slovak Ambassador to Korea Dusan Bella.Dongil Rubber Belt CEO Oh Myung-hwan took on the post of honorary consul. The company has a factory in Slovakia. The honorary consulate in Busan will promote economic cooperation and civilian exchanges between the two countries.By Chun Sun

Historian urges academia to become driving force of future Korean cultural wave

The historic Space building, built by first-generation modern architect Kim Swoo-geun, will be turned into a gallery space following Arario Gallery’s purchase of the property on Monday, according to the Space Architecture Group. The architectural firm said the ownership of the building was handed over to Arario Gallery CEO Kim Chang-il from Space Architecture Group president Lee Sang-lim. The two heads signed the contract on condition of not altering the structure, especially the old work studio

National Palace Museum to display Jeong Seon paintings until Feb. 2