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UAE doctor visits Korea for training

Nourah Rashid Al ShamsiBy Kwon Mee-yooNourah Rashid Al Shamsi, 27, is a third-year resident in Ambulatory Health Services at the Seha Emirates Hospital in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Currently she is in Korea with her family to take part in an exchange program at the Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) Health Promotion Center.Shamsi said Korea is popular in the UAE for tourism, medical treatment and work experience. Combining her career and her interest in Korea, Shamsi decided to visit not to travel, but to learn her way around the Korean medical industry."My family have been very supportive for me to come for this training program and that is why my mother, sister and brother have joined me for the whole period of a month to stay in Seoul, also to enjoy the great weather and the cherry blossom season," Shamsi said in an interview with The Korea Times.Shamsi is from Sharjah, the UAE’s third-largest emirate, and studied medicine in Abu Dhabi. At first, Shamsi's love for Korea began with watching Korean dramas and listening to K-pop, but soon her interest sh

Apr 19, 2016
UAE doctor visits Korea for training

Journalists discuss peace on Korean Peninsula

International journalists stand for a group photo during the opening ceremony for Journalist Forum for World Peace at the Korea Press Center in Seoul, Monday. / YonhapBy Kim Da-hee, Park Si-sooAn international forum of journalists began in Seoul, Monday, for a seven-day run to discuss issues relating to how journalism can contribute to peace, and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula.Nearly 80 journalists from 60 countries are attending the Journalist Forum for World Peace (JFWP), including those from major news outlets in China, Japan, Canada, France, Sweden and Russia.The Journalism Association of Korea (JAK) is hosting the annual event under the theme “Denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula and the Role of Journalism for World Peace.”“Although our genders, skin colors and ideologies may differ, we have one thing in common. We are professional journalists who discover the truth with cool heads but warm hearts, and we strive to promote freedom and peace,” said Jung Kyu-sung, JAK president, in his welcoming speech at the Korea Press Center in downtown Seo

Apr 18, 2016
Journalists discuss peace on Korean Peninsula

POSTECH professor develops 'dream material' transition technology

Cho Kil-won By Lee Min-hyungCho Kil-won has developed a technology to couple the “dream material” graphene to any chip.A group of researchers ― led by the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) professor ― has succeeded in finding mechanisms for applying graphene to any device surface without making any bubbles or creases, which remained one of the biggest stumbling blocks preventing wider usage of the material in various industries.Cho, 61, has devoted his life to researching applied chemistry, ever since he began studying the major at Seoul National University in 1975. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the university, and received a doctoral degree in polymer science at the University of Akron, Ohio, in 1996.His latest achievement was named the main thesis of Advanced Functional Materials, a top-tier materials science journal, on Apr. 5.“The research has paved the way for mechanical improvements in wearable electron materials,” he said. “We believe the latest feat will also help improve functions

Apr 18, 2016
POSTECH professor develops 'dream material' transition technology

Dubrovnik mayor promotes ambitious tourism plan

Dubrovnik Mayor Andro Vlahusic, right, shakes hands with honorary consul general of Croatia to Korea Yang In-mo, at Lotte Hotel Tuesday, during his visit to Seoul this week. / Korea Times photo by Kim Ji-sooBy Kim Ji-soo Perhaps the next Korean drama or film may consider filming in the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, following the example of, say, “Descendants of the Sun,” which was partly filmed on a Greek island.“We offer the city of Dubrovnik to host different (Korean) events, such as filming dramas and movies, and as a site to premiere business products,” Mayor Andro Vlahusic said.Dubrovnik, on the southern tip of Croatia, is often called the “Jewel of the Adriatic Sea.” Recently, the port city hosted the filming of “Star Wars: Episode VIII.” It also hosted King’s Landing for the hit HBO television drama “Game of Thrones.”For Koreans, it is a favored destination, after a popular 2013 budget travel program, “Sister Over Flower,” featured Korean actresses in Croatia and Dubrovnik.“Ko

Apr 15, 2016
Dubrovnik mayor promotes ambitious tourism plan

Brown Eyed Girls' leader releases 2nd solo album

 Jea / Courtesy of Mystic EntertainmentBy Kim Ji-soo Ten years leading the K-pop girl band Brown Eyed Girls, Jea released her second solo work on Friday. Three years after her first single, she has released two songs, one a collaboration with Jung Yup of Brown Eyed Soul. The tracks are among the numerous music sources or songs she has on her cell phone, which she has decided now is the right time to release.With “Bad Girl”(Feat. Jung) and “Island of Tears,” she shows off her appealing vocals and a sad sentiment. It is a sound different from the sexy, strong music of the idol group. But it is one that the public knows through the soundtrack for the highly popular Korean drama “Chuno” and the movie “Harmony.” She plans to release the songs digitally without a physical album. There will be a music video for the songs too.“I hope fans will enjoy the music,” said Jea, adding with a laugh that she wishes that they will sing the songs at karaoke and make them top hits there.In person, Jea is outgoing and straightforward b

Apr 14, 2016
Brown Eyed Girls' leader releases 2nd solo album

Korean teenager wins at int'l drone competition

Twelve year-old Korean drone pilot Kim Min-chang, right, talks to his teammates during the World Drone Prix in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on March 10. Kim won the freestyle event at the international competition. / Courtesy of KTBy Yoon Sung-wonKorean preteen Kim Min-chan has shown his talent for piloting drones by winning at an international drone competition only three months after he started flying them.The 12-year-old joined in the World Drone Prix in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, last month, clinching a win as the youngest participant in the competition’s history, according to KT. Kim was part of the telecom company’s three-person drone-racing team GiGA 5.Kim, who settled for the round of 16 in the racing match, won the top perch in the freestyle match by performing stunts including his unique somersault flying.Kim, who is a sixth grader at Bongilcheon Elementary School in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, said he wants to become a fighter pilot in the future.“I will continue to be a competitive drone racer,” Kim said. “But at the same tim

Apr 14, 2016
Korean teenager wins at int'l drone competition

Turning Korean porridge into iconic hansik

Choi Bokyi, CEO of Bon World F&BThe abalone porridge The red-bean porridgeBy Kim Ji-soo“Do what you love, or do what you do well?” seems to be a question everyone faces at some point in their careers.CEO of Bon World F&B, chose the latter.Choi was actually a poet, debuting in 1994 and publishing six poetry books. In graduate school, she majored in social welfare. However, she also found success in another, somewhat unlikely, industry — making and selling porridge. Today, as the co-founder of a successful restaurant chain, she focuses on taking Korean porridge overseas.It took a colossal business failure by her husband before he and Choi started the porridge business in 2002. In just over 14 years or so, the shop known as Bonjuk has morphed into a sizeable firm, Bonif, led by her husband Kim Cheol-ho, with some 1,460 franchises. Bonif offers other items such as “bibimbap” or rice with mixed vegetables and Korean lunch boxes, but porridge business is dominant.  The restaurant chain sells 100,000 bowls of porridge a day, and its annual sal

Apr 13, 2016
Turning Korean porridge into iconic hansik

Legal veteran Kang Bong-soo awarded PhD in physics

By Kim Ji-soo A legal veteran who has served as head of Seoul Central District Court will be awarded his Ph.D. in physics from the University of California, Merced, next month, reports said.The 73-year-old Kang Bong-soo was a noted judge who also served as head of the Daegu District Court, Busan District Court and Seoul High District Court. A native of Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, Kang had wanted to major in physics since a young age but was his father pushed him to pursue law. He is a graduate of Seoul National University’s College of Law. While he was in the legal profession, he and his wife set up a group home in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, to look after youths from shelters.After retiring in 2000, he went for his Ph.D. studies in 2009 at the age of 66. He will be awarded his degree on May 15 for his work on particle accelerators, seven years after starting. He is also expected to pursue a postdoctoral program at UC Merced in the next year or two.

Apr 12, 2016

President's doctor likely to head SNU hospital

Suh Chang-sukBy Kang Seung-woo Suh Chang-suk, a former doctor to President Park Geun-hye, is favored to become Seoul National University Hospital’s new president.The hospital’s board of directors met to evaluate candidates for the post Tuesday and came up with two finalists ― incumbent President Oh Byung-hee and Suh.According to the hospital, Suh was selected as the top candidate.The education ministry will recommend one of the two to Park, who will make the final appointment.It has been a practice in the hospital that the top candidate becomes the hospital’s head.Suh, 55, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was appointed as Park’s personal doctor in September 2014 and resigned in February to apply for the hospital job.Suh is a well-respected reproductive endocrinologist in Korea.When Suh was appointed to the job at Cheong Wa Dae, he drew attention because he was the first presidential doctor to come from the Seoul National Hospital in Bundang ― the hospital’s branch.The three-year term of the new president begins i

Apr 12, 2016
President's doctor likely to head SNU hospital

Gangdong-gu chief pays tribute to philosopher

Gangdong District chiefLee Hae-sikBy Lee Min-hyung Gangdong District chief Lee Hae-sik has paid tribute to a philosopher of the Joseon Kingdom ― Dasan Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836) ― commemorating the 180th anniversary of his death.The tribute ceremony took place Thursday at his tomb in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. A group of Dasan followers holds the event each year to honor his endeavors to espouse practical learning and his affection toward the people at that time.In particular, he is best known for his views on governors, dubbed “Mok-min-kwan,” calling for them to serve the people with integrity. His flagship book, “Mok-min-shim-seo,” came against this backdrop, urging governors to have compassion for the people and push for leadership in serving their wishes.“The Mok-min-kwan is great guidance and a lesson for public officials today,” Lee said after the commemoration. “It is a great honor for me to join the event after receiving a Dasan award last year.”The government has given the award since 2009 to regional government heads w

Apr 11, 2016
Gangdong-gu chief pays tribute to philosopher
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