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Exiled abroad, seeing the world in a new light This is the latest in a series of articles on the life and times of Kim Jong-pil, a two-time prime minister, based on extensive interviews with the 89-year-old. People began to refer to me as a man of twisted fate during the early 1960s, when I was pressured to resign from my official positions and go overseas. Even though I was at the center of a plan for a military revolution [coup], I was und.. 더보기
Wineries visit Korea to teach customers about their products Winemakers share tips on tasting and food pairings with connoisseurs in Seoul Dec 03,2015 Chef Jeff Mosher from the Robert Mondavi winery in Napa Valley, California, plates his dishes at the Conrad Hotel Seoul in Yeouido, western Seoul, for an event to showcase food that goes well with wines from his company. [SHINDONG WINE]The fall harvest season has wrapped up in the northern hemisphere, but m.. 더보기
The newest generation of Swedish pop The newest generation of Swedish pop Trio of brothers aims to keep the country’s proud tradition alive Dec 01,2015 Swedish band JTR recently released their first album, “Touchdown.” From left: John Andreasson, Tom Lundback and Robin Lundback. [SONY MUSIC]There aren’t many hit Swedish pop songs or artists these days. In the past there were big names like ABBA, Ace of Base and the Cardigans, but m.. 더보기
Mnet Assian Music Awads 2016 in HongKong GQ Korea names G-Dragon Man of the Year Nov 27,2015 A photo shoot featuring G-Dragon, a member of K-pop boy group Big Bang, for the December edition of GQ Korea was unveiled on Thursday. The 27-year-old singer was chosen as Man of the Year by the monthly magazine, which specializes in men’s fashion and style. The magazine also teased some interviews with the singer. During an interview with the .. 더보기
After months, Assembly ratifies FTA with China After months, Assembly ratifies FTA with China The National Assembly approved Monday a long-stalled free trade agreement with China, Korea’s largest trading partner that has a market with a population of 1.3 billion. The ruling and opposition parties passed the motion to ratify the Korea-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with 265 lawmakers participating. One hundred and ninety-six voted in favor.. 더보기
Korea puts foreign online shoppers in cross hairs It was a never-ending frustration for one stylish Chinese girl in her 20s: getting hold of the styles she liked best from Korea. There were some styles she simply had to have, like the dress worn by her favorite Korean actress in movies and TV shows. Sometimes she favored something more tomboyish, like an oversized shirt, or something more girly, like fringe at the end of a skirt. It was never e.. 더보기
Kospi doing well in global terms Study ranks growth in Seoul stock market in 7th place for growth Nov 28,2015 Investors may feel as though the Seoul main bourse has been stuck in everlasting limbo in recent months, but compared to other global markets, Korea didn’t do too bad this year, a study reveals. According to financial information provider FnGuide on Friday, Korea ranked seventh among 20 global stock markets when it came.. 더보기
Yoo Ah-in,Top award for ‘Assassination’ Top award for ‘Assassination’ Nov 28,2015 The espionage film “Assassination,” directed by Choi Dong-hun, received the top honor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, which were held at the Hall of Peace at Kyung Hee University, Hoegi-dong, Dongdaemun District, central Seoul, on Thursday night. “Assassination,” set in 1933 and featuring a stellar cast including Ha Jung-woo and Jun Ji-hyun, was released.. 더보기
korea china FTA China FTA may get Monday vote Differences narrowed, but NPAD accuses Saenuri of ‘blackmail’ Nov 28,2015 As time runs out to gain parliamentary approval for the Korea-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to take effect this year, the ruling and opposition parties came to an agreement on Friday to hold a plenary session of the National Assembly for a vote on ratification of the bilateral trade pact on.. 더보기
LG Display invests big in OLEDs LG Display, a leading supplier for Apple, will spend more than 10 trillion won ($8.7 billion) on building a new plant and expanding production of a newer type of display that can be used to cut power use, make thinner devices and show brighter colors. It will invest 1.84 trillion won for the construction alone, the company said Friday. The investment is the latest in a series of efforts by LG to.. 더보기

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