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On Historical and Cultural Conservation

On Historical and Cultural Conservation

Cultural policy is a broad subject encompassing many areas ― tourism, sports, language policy, support for the arts and more. Rather than attempting to discuss all these in the limited space available, this writer will instead focus on two areas of particular concern ― historical and cultural conservation and heritage utilization.

2009-02-16 17:06

Korea’s FDI Policy Gets Grade B or Below

Korea’s FDI Policy Gets Grade B or Below

We often turn to lessons from the past to help us cope with difficulties in the present. As we struggle through the current economic downturn, it's comforting to remember that "every cloud has a silver lining."

Kim Hyun-cheol2009-02-15 19:18

Foreign Direct Investment Key to Economy

Foreign Direct Investment Key to Economy

In the midst of the current global economic turmoil, the importance of foreign direct investment (FDI) to the Korean economy must be reiterated. Benefits include raising the competitiveness of Korean companies to a global scale and introducing more innovative managerial practices.

Kim Hyun-cheol2009-02-15 19:09

Skyscraper Project Landmark of Smart Power

Skyscraper Project Landmark of Smart Power

Many skyscrapers are often regarded as landmarks symbolizing dynamics of the nation's strength. These artifacts are often considered icons of tourism reflecting the country's economic power. Malaysia's Patronas Twin Towers and Taipei 101 come to mind.

2009-02-13 20:33

Korea Needs to Change Development Paradigm

Korea Needs to Change Development Paradigm

Countries around the world are suffering from the global economic downturn, and Korea is no exception. Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that most countries, except for China and a few other emerging nations, are expected to show negative growth this year, and the Korean government changed its prospects for 2009 to -2 percent for economic growth.

Kwon Mee-yoo2009-02-12 18:21

Whats in Korea to See?

Whats in Korea to See?

By nature, tourism is one of the peripheral items earmarked for ``expendable incomes.'' Once called ``traveling,'' it was prevalent among the wealthy. With the advent of the middle-class stratum eased transportation, traveling has been metamorphosed into ``tourism'' and, like fast food, has become one of the great world commodities.

2009-02-11 18:23

Restoring Rivers to Help Revitalize Economy

Restoring Rivers to Help Revitalize Economy

External economic conditions remain unfavorable for the Korean economy, with oil prices resurging from the beginning of the year and overseas demand for Korean goods slumping. People are suffering from high consumer prices and weaker income, while companies and small business runners are bleeding on sluggish domestic demand. The global economic crisis is the worst since the G...

2009-02-11 17:12

What Should Koreas Slogan Be?

What Should Koreas Slogan Be?

The formation this year of the Presidential Council on National Branding, headed by a prominent academic, Euh Yoon-dae, credited with raising the profile of Korea University, has unleashed a wave of popular sloganeering.

2009-02-10 18:00

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