Articles by Chung Joo-won
Chung Joo-won
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Visit Jeongeup, cradle of history
Fed up with hectic city life, but cannot spare more than a day off work? Put on a holiday outfit and head to Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province. If a timely break in peaceful traditional sites is what you need, this is a perfect place to cool off in the spring breeze. Hikers who initially come for Mount Naejang soon discover that this beautiful city, about 230 kilometers south of Seoul, has much more to offer. Naejang TempleFounded in 660 A.D. under the name Yeongeun Temple, Naejang Temple has a 1,
Travel April 16, 2012
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M Countdown to present Japan show
Busker Busker, Sistar, Tiger JK to perform in SaitamaKorean pop music TV program M Countdown will shoot its third Japan show on May 25 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan. The show, titled “M Countdown Hello Japan” showcases 16 artists from Korea and Japan, and is scheduled to be aired on May 26. Korean artists performing in M Countdown Hello Japan include: Korean hip-pop artists Yoon Mi-rae, Tiger JK and Dynamic Duo; singer John Park; Korean boy bands Supernova, F.T. Island, MBLAQ, U-Kiss; i
Performance April 16, 2012
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More train services for Yeosu Expo
Tickets for extra train services to Yeosu during the Expo period from May 12 to Aug. 12 are on sale. Six weekday and 10 weekend KTX operations from Seoul Station to Yeosu Expo have been added to the regular schedule. Four daily Mugunghwa Train services from Yongsan Station to Yeosu Expo are also arranged. Two Mugunghwa Train service between Iksan and Yeosu Expo as well as free shuttle trains from Suncheon to Yeosu Expo are also available, Korail said. Passengers can get 30 percent off their trai
Travel April 13, 2012
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Girl group Afterschool adds new member
Korean girl group Afterschool introduced Tuesday its newest member, Ga-eun.The 17-year-old will make her official debut on the group’s upcoming album, which will be released June 21.Ga-eun has the Afterschool “vibe” with a baby-face and a model-like figure, Afterschool’s management agency Pledis said. The company pointed out that Ga-eun demonstrated the most powerful vocal and dancing abilities among the candidates who vied to become the ninth member of the group. “Ga-eun went to junior high in
April 11, 2012
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Kang donates profits from restaurant business
Former TV celebrity Kang Ho-dong announced Tuesday that he would donate all profits from his shares of 678 Corporation. Once a leading show host, Kang is the largest shareholder of the company, which operates seven restaurant brands specializing in pork, chicken and beef dishes, including 678 Chicken and Baekjeong. Kang became the company’s largest shareholder in 2005 and currently holds a 33.3 percent stake worth more than 15 billion won ($13 million). 678 Corporation has not disclosed the deta
People April 10, 2012
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Actor-singer Ryu in divorce proceedings
Korean entertainer and race car driver Ryu Si-won is reported to be in divorce proceedings. Local dailies reported Monday that Ryu’s wife had filed for divorce on March 22, seeking to end the couple’s 18-month marriage. The reasons for the split have not been disclosed. On Monday, Ryu canceled the annual pre-race event for his team, EXR Team 106, scheduled for April 17. R’s Company, Ryu’s entertainment firm, explained that the cancellation was due to personal matters. R’s Company said through a
April 9, 2012
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Yeosu Expo kicks off online registration for pre-opening
The organizing committee of Yeosu Expo 2012 announced on Friday that it will hold a pre-opening event on the national holiday of Children’s Day on May 5.According to the committee, more than 60,000 people signed up for the event in the first three days of the online registration period starting April 1. It added that it plans to attract many more. The organization revealed its plan to grant the first 110,000 arrivals free passes for exhibition halls and cultural art performance. To mark Children
April 6, 2012
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Han named new head of Invest Korea
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency named financial expert Han Ki-won on Monday, commissioner of Invest Korea, the agency’s foreign investment promotion arm. The 53-year-old is highly experienced in the investment field, and is proficient in Korean, English and Japanese, KOTRA said. “We rarely get a candidate who suits the post better than he does,” a KOTRA spokesperson said. “He had a 10-year investment banking career in Japan and another 15 years in Europe and Asia. Han is a top-notch
April 2, 2012
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N. Korea seeking to develop nuclear missile: Seoul
South Korea accused North Korea on Monday of trying to develop a nuclear-armed missile through a satellite launch next month, after Pyongyang dismissed international calls to abandon the exercise.“Our government defines North Korea‘s so-called working satellite launch plan as a grave provocation to develop a long-distance delivery means for nuclear weapons by using ballistic missile technology,” said presidential spokesman Park Jeong-Ha.The North announced Friday it would launch a long-range roc
World News March 19, 2012
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Apple to reveal decision on use of cash hoard
Apple Inc. said it will announce the outcome of its internal discussion concerning its enormous cash balance on Monday morning.Analysts expect Apple to institute a dividend. It can easily afford one, since it had $97.6 billion in cash and securities at the end of last year. That would be enough for a $100 one-time dividend for every shareholder, but analysts expect the company to institute a modest recurring dividend.Apple CEO Tim Cook and Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer will discuss t
World News March 19, 2012
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