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Mar 21, 2019 People

France shares ‘Provencal cuisine,’ promotes sustainable dining

The French Embassy in Korea will look to promote French gastronomy through the works of two chefs from its Provencal region, to be demonstrated at the annual Gout de France/Good France celebration Thursday.Since 2014, French Embassies across the globe have been organizing the event in their respective residing nations under the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development. From left: French Ambassador to Korea Fabien Penone and chefs Fanny Rey and Guillaume Sourrieu speak at

Le Cordon Bleu-Sookmyung Academy invites high school students to mark Gout de France

On March 21, chefs from around the world will work to create a French-style dinner for the Gout de France/Good France celebration. The event, now in its fifth edition, aims to promote French gastronomy to the world. Launched in 2015 by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development, French Embassies all over the world organize the event in their respective residing nations. High school students sit down to a traditional French dinner at Le Cordon Bleu-Sookmyung Academy. (L

Mar 14, 2019
People
[Herald Interview] Cultivating hope through ‘Boccia’

Indonesian moviemaker Natalie Tjahja hopes to promote the para-sport through nonprofit documentary filmUnlike Cristiano Ronaldo, Floyd Mayweather and Lebron James of the sports world, boccia players are not buried in fame and riches, nor do they have the ability to leap off the ground and perform near-superhuman feats. On the contrary, hurdles often loom large for them, even more so than for most people.What they do have, however, is an unconquerable spirit that transcends their wheelchair-bound

Mar 7, 2019
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YouTubers go global with CJ ENM’s DIA TV

Korean YouTubers are making their way into the global market in partnership with DIA TV, a multichannel network for online content creators affiliated with local entertainment mogul CJ ENM.According to DIA TV’s announcement Wednesday, its partner creators are carving out successful careers overseas, promoting Korea’s entertainment culture. Korean YouTuber Banzz with Chinese internet celebrity Mizijun (DIA TV)The firm partners with creator Banzz, a major “meokbang,” or eating broadcasts, creator

Feb 21, 2019
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OCA director-general receives honorary degree from Kookmin University

Husain Ali Al Musallam, director-general of the Olympic Council of Asia and the first vice president of the Federation Internationale de Natation, which administers international competitions in water sports, was presented with an honorary Ph.D. in sports science by Kookmin University on Monday.At the 11 a.m. ceremony, the former swimmer received the degree from university President Yu Ji-soo and Park Chan-ryang, the dean of its graduate school. Husain Ali al-Musallam (center), director-general

Feb 19, 2019
People
Handwriting style released in homage to late Cardinal Stephen Kim

In memory of the late Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan, publisher Catholic Book has released a handwriting style modeled after his penmanship.Based on the handwritten scripts of the cardinal who passed away a decade ago on Feb. 16, 2009, the publisher re-created his handwritten font, also minding the texture of his pen. A new handwritten font is modeled after the style of the late Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan. (Catholic BookThe late cardinal still stands as an emblematic figure in the Catholic sc

Feb 16, 2019
People
YouTube becomes platform for diversity

Minority YouTubers earn empathy from peers, improve awareness among non-peers

Jan 23, 2019
People
[Herald Interview] Englishmen in Seoul, London and all over YouTube

‘Korean Englishman’ with 3 million subscribers, 754 million views, stresses importance of not being obsessed with numbers

Jan 18, 2019
People
CICI honors YouTubers, ballerina for promoting Korea’s image

The Corea Image Communication Institute handed down CICI Korea Image Awards to YouTubers Josh Carrott and Ollie Kendal, ballet dancer Park Sae-eun, and the Korean language.Since 2005, CICI -- a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Korea’s image abroad -- has annually honored individuals, organizations and objects that have helped to spread a positive image of Korea. This year’s award ceremony took place at the InterContinental Seoul Coex in southern Seoul on Thursday. Participants pose

Jan 11, 2019
People
[Herald Interview] Life beyond the lens

Fashion photographer Hong Jang-hyun ready for second chapter in life

Jan 11, 2019
People
Henry appointed Goodwill Ambassador for International Vaccine Institute

Singer-actor Henry Lau, better known as Henry, was named a Goodwill Ambassador for the International Vaccine Institute at a ceremony at the IVI’s headquarters in Seoul on Tuesday. Founded by the UN Development Programme in 1997, IVI is an independent international organization that works on vaccine development, with a focus on creating awareness about the importance of vaccines among the general public, especially in low-income developing countries. IVI Goodwill Ambassador Henry Lau tries out e

Jan 10, 2019
People
Novel about love for all living creatures wins Yi Sang award

Yoon Yi-hyung’s ‘Their First and Second Cat’ centers on people who find new life through death

Jan 8, 2019
People
Lotte Foundation for Arts appoints new chief

The Lotte Foundation for Arts has appointed Kim Sun-kwang as its new head, according to the foundation on Wednesday.Kim, 60, formerly managed the retail business of Mario Outlet before being appointed at the foundation. Kim Sun-kwang (Lotte Foundation for Arts)Kim has been working for Lotte Group since 1986, when he first joined Lotte Shopping. Since then, he has mainly worked for Lotte Department Store’s retail business. He reportedly does not have professional experience in the culture industr

Jan 4, 2019
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Korea Joongang Daily chief re-elected foreign language newspaper group head

Ryu Kwon-ha, the Korea JoongAng daily executive editor and current chairman of the Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea, has been reappointed as the FNA chief.The association announced that Ryu was elected for a second term during a board meeting of the FNA held Wednesday.Ryu has been the leader of Korea Joongang Daily since 2013, prior to which he was the paper’s German correspondent between 2003 and 2007. Ryu Kwon-haThe association was founded in July 2015 for the cooperation and d

Dec 28, 2018
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CICI announces 2019 award winners

Korean language, YouTubers and ballerina to be recognized for promoting Korea

Dec 12, 2018
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