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Sat, December 9, 2023 | 20:48

Hold the Kimchi, Fire Up the Barbie

Hold the Kimchi, Fire Up the Barbie

From ships to chips, from cellphones to sedans, Korea is an export Olympian, but the hottest product may be yet to come: local grub.

Cathy Rose A. Garcia2008-12-16 14:57

Can Korea Position Itself as a Global Destination?

Can Korea Position Itself as a Global Destination?

The simple answer is yes, absolutely. The solution has been a long time coming and admittedly, Korea is uncharacteristically behind schedule in establishing itself as a tourism destination. While there have been incredible strides, there remains much work to be done.

2008-12-15 20:43

Happier Economy Better Than Larger Economy

Happier Economy Better Than Larger Economy

The world is now entering an economic crisis of which the dimensions are beyond anything experienced since the 1930s. This crisis will test every weakness of the country's economy, and the weaknesses of each company's structure.

Jong-eun2008-12-10 22:05

Economic Crisis Can Prove to be Opportunity for Korea

Economic Crisis Can Prove to be Opportunity for Korea

It is no secret that the world economy is struggling today. As we live in an integrated global economy, it is impossible for countries to overlook the difficulties that the United States and other economies are facing.

2008-12-08 18:43

Inter-Cultural Children Are Ours, Not Theirs

Inter-Cultural Children Are Ours, Not Theirs

Lee So-jin, 11, knows that Filipinos tend to move their eyebrows up when they say hello to people. ``No one actually taught me the way they greet each other. I just came to know it after I had seen many Filipinos using their eyebrows when they say hello to others,'' she said.

Kang Hyun-kyung2008-11-26 15:37

Geographic Expansion Hinges on Operating Model

Geographic Expansion Hinges on Operating Model

The financial services sector staggered out of 2007 with a significant net income decrease, amounting to more than 25 percent on average for many of the biggest global banks. Some analysts expect write-downs from the subprime crisis to total $1 trillion-$1.2 trillion.

Jong-eun2008-11-25 19:58

Emphasis on Hierarchy Hampers Globalization

Emphasis on Hierarchy Hampers Globalization

When Korea began to open its frontiers to foreigners during the latter half of the 19th Century, the office in charge of foreign relations within the Royal Court was the Office of Ritual.

2008-11-24 19:32

Dance, Genre That Needs No Tranlsation

Dance, Genre That Needs No Tranlsation

Among Korean art forms, dance, and more specifically, ballet, is a genre that has been aggressively pursuing the road toward globalization for some time.

Han Sang-hee2008-11-23 16:52

Internet: Double-Edged Sword

Internet: Double-Edged Sword

The penetration of the Internet in Korean society is usually seen as a positive development, perhaps even a model for other countries; more efficient bureaucracy, more political figures making use of political blogs, and greater opportunities for citizen participation seem to connect government and citizens in a mutually beneficial way.

2008-11-20 20:12

Link Universities and Society More Closely

Link Universities and Society More Closely

For those of you who may be concerned about Korea's higher education system, I want to assure you the future of Korea's university system looks bright ― many leading universities in our nation are taking steps to make themselves more competitive on the global stage

2008-11-18 21:34

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