After an extensive tour of Africa in February 1960, Harold Macmillan, then British Prime Minister, made the famous “wind of change” speech. He said: “The wind of change is blowing through this continent, and whether we like it not, this growth of national consciousness is a political fact.” If the term “national consciousness” is replaced by “democratic consciousness,” the same kind of wind is b...

The Korean food chain industry is quickly expanding overseas on the back of growing global interest in Korean food in recent years. Korean restaurant chains, however, should realize that there are only two markets in the world to which they can successfully take Korean cuisine without much alternation, a U.S. hospitality consultant has said. “I’ve met many Korean government officials and I have...

Ear-piercing engine sounds and the smell of burning tires. Formula One, the world’s fastest sport, is back again this year. Korea held its inaugural F1 Grand Prix in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province, last year and the second edition of the event is slated for Oct. 14-16. One big change from last year’s event is that the local organizer has reduced ticket prices by 30 percent from the previous sea...

PARIS (AP) _ John Galliano, long a top fashion-world provocateur on and off the runway, went too far this time. The storied French label Christian Dior said Tuesday it was firing the zany British bad boy after video showing him spouting ``I love Hitler'' in a drunken rant went viral online _ sending shock waves through the start of Paris Fashion Week. The last straw appeared to be a statement b...

Music industry slump and digital downloads spur increase in East-West collaborations This is the first of in a two-part series exploring the increasing involvement of foreign producers and composers in the K-pop scene. ― Ed. When footage of The Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am working with girl group 2NE1 hit national television last year, it was a defining moment for the K-pop industry. Though the ...

The Swiss new Sbarro Concept car TwoFort100 is shown during the press day at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 3 to 13. (Photo: AP-Yonhap)

An Alfa Romeo 4C is displayed at the carmaker's booth on March 1, 2011 during the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva. The show in the wealthy Swiss city attracts an expected 700,000 paying visitors and 260 exhibitors from 31 countries. (AFP-Yonhap)

In this product image provided by Volkswagen, the 2011 Bulli microbus is shown. Volkswagen is showing a concept version of the van -- known by its German nickname, the Bulli -- at the Geneva Auto Show this week. (AP-Yonhap)

A staff member cleans a the new Koenigsegg Agera R car as it is shown during the press day at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 3 to 13 presenting more than 260 exhibitors. (AP-Yonhap)

The new Wiesmann Spyder concept car is shown during the press day at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. (AP-Yonhap)

This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Michiel De Jongh of the Dutch Business Club Korea ― Ed. Name of Club: Dutch Business Club Korea Location: Seoul Number of members: 70 Started: 1989 Who is it for? The DBCK is open to Dutch professionals as well as other nationals, including Koreans, working for Dutch companies or joint ventu...

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) _ Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi on Sunday was ditched by yet another close confidant _ the Ukrainian nurse thought to have a close relationship with the leader. Halyna Kolotnytska, 38, joined senior government officials, diplomats and pilots who have deserted Gadhafi after he brutally suppressed anti-government protests. Kolotnytska arrived in Kiev in the early hours of Sun...