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Singer protest Japan's Dokdo claims

Seo HeeBy Jun Ji-hye Singer Seo Hee performed in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul Monday to protest against an event held in Japan to stress its claim to the Korean islets of Dokdo.Seo, who has earned the nickname “Dokdo singer” for his efforts to promote Dokdo worldwide as Korean territory, sang his song “Do you know Dokdo?” in both Korean and Japanese.“I came here with my guitar to protest against Japan’s impudent sovereignty claims despite historical evidence that shows Dokdo is part of Korean territory,” Seo told reporters after the performance. “I sang a Japanese version too to help raise its people’s awareness.”The performance came a day after Shimane Prefecture in Japan held a “Takeshima Day” ceremony with a vice minister-level official dispatched by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Some 500 politicians, local government officials and residents attended the event.Korea has effectively controlled Dokdo with a small police detachment since its liberation from Japan in 1945. But, Tokyo has claimed that t

Feb 23, 2015By Jun Ji-hye
Singer protest Japan's Dokdo claims

KT photographer receives top award

A photo taken by Korea Times photographer Choi Won-suk shows Chung Choon-mo, a “gat” (traditional hat) master. Choi won a monthly award from the Korea Press Photographers Association for his portrayal of Chung in the Feb. 9 edition of the English daily. / Korea TimesChoi Won-sukChoi Won-suk, a photographer with The Korea Times, has received a top award from the Korea Press Photographers Association for his photos published in the Feb. 9 edition of the nation’s oldest English daily newspaper.Choi won the Monthly Press Photography Award in the portrait category. His photos featured Chung Choon-mo, a “gat” master. “Gat” is a traditional Korean hat for men.He portrayed Chung’s dedication in making “gat” for a feature story under the title “More than men’s hats” written by Korea Times reporter Chung Ah-young.Master Chung, Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 4, runs his workshop in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul.The association also awarded Huh Sang-wook of the Sports Chosun and reporter

Feb 17, 2015
KT photographer receives top award

PR consulting firm CEO to speak at WCFD

Kim Kyong-haeKim Kyong-hae, CEO of the public relations consulting group Communications Korea, was invited to the World Communications Forum in Davos (WCFD) slated for March 10 and 11, as a guest speaker, the company said Monday.He will speak on “Crisis Communication: The Korean Experience.” The forum aims at uniting trendsetters and people of influence from the global communications elite, and providing a platform for discussion focused on the future development of communications.Kim will talk about his 10 years of experience in crisis management and strategy, as well as share a model that Communications Korea developed as an effective solution.“I sincerely hope that the lecture will contribute to stepping up Korea’s crisis preparedness,” Kim said.Kim worked as a Seoul correspondent for Reuters and the economic editor of the Korea Herald. In 1987, he established Communications Korea. In 2001, he set up the Korea Institute for Crisis Management and Strategy and has been actively involved in the field of crisis management for government organizations

Feb 16, 2015
PR consulting firm CEO to speak at WCFD

Twins receive doctorate degrees at KAIST

 Kim Dae-ok, left, and his twin brother Kim Dae-woo pose after receiving doctorate degrees in biochemical engineering at a graduation ceremony in Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, Friday. / Courtesy of KAIST By Yoon Sung-won Twin brothers received doctorate degrees in biochemical engineering at the nation’s top science research and educational institution.The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said Sunday that Kim Dae-ok and his brother Kim Dae-woo, 29, graduated from its doctorate courses in biochemical engineering on Friday.The brothers said it was good to study together.“While living and studying with my brother, we could share information about each other’s specific expertise and … conduct joint research. It was a great pleasure to do so,” Kim Dae-ok said.“I think I could overcome difficulties while studying thanks to my brother,” Kim Dae-woo said. “We also could build up a stronger brotherhood while we were researching together at KAIST.”The

Feb 16, 2015
Twins receive doctorate degrees at KAIST

Korean woman to lead Amway's global marketing

Bae Su-jungBy Park Si-sooA Korean woman will lead global marketing for Amway, the world’s biggest direct sales company, Amway Korea announced on Monday.The company said Vice President Bae Su-jung had been promoted to global chief marketing officer (CMO), taking control of the firm’s marketing, promotion and public relations at Amway’s global headquarters in Michigan, the United States.Bae is the first Amway Korea employee promoted to an executive-level position at the firm’s global headquarters, according to the company.  “She was acknowledged for a series of successful marketing and promotional campaigns for the company’s popular products such as Nutrilite and Artistry,” an Amway Korea spokeswoman said. “One of the biggest achievements she made was building Amway’s Asian Beauty Innovation Center in Seoul.”The new CMO graduated from Seoul National University. She earned an MBA degree from Korea University and doctorate in marketing and international business from Yonsei University.She joined Amway Korea in 1995 and was

Feb 16, 2015
Korean woman to lead Amway's global marketing

Student devises method to produce nanomaterials

Park Sung-mukBy Jhoo Dong-chanPark Sung-muk, 25, a student majoring in chemical engineering at Kwangwoon University, has posted his study in the Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, the school said Monday. A staffer of the journal said Park’s thesis, “Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using sprout plants: pros and cons,” was posted in their monthly publication of Jan. 23.The journal is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by American Scientific Publishers. Researches related to sciences and technologies at the nanoscale embodying materials synthesis, materials processing, and nanofabrication, usually publish their papers in this journal.In the thesis, Park proposes the scientific method to produce nanomaterials with plants. Nanomaterials have been traditionally produced by chemical methods. Park’s method is expected to produce gold and silver nanoparticles during the plant cultivation process, said a Kwangwoon University staffer.Park’s thesis has won the school’s president award for degree thesis.“I a

Feb 16, 2015By Jhoo Dong-chan

Mongolian becomes professor at Korean university

Odkhuu DorjBy Jhoo Dong-chanOdkhuu Dorj, 34, an international student from Mongolia, has become a physics professor at Incheon National University (INU), the University of Ulsan said Tuesday.Odkhuu was appointed to an assistant professor in the department of physics there, teaching students in the classes of magnetic and multiferroic materials, graphene and low-dimensional materials, and energy storage materials since last August.Many international students in Korea get academic degrees here and later become professors in their home countries, or teach their native languages in Korean colleges. But Odkhuu’s case is very rare for foreigners to become a professor with natural science in a Korean university, according to an official at the University of Ulsan. “It was just unbelievable,” said Odkhuu.“I am so grateful. The University of Ulsan gave me an educational opportunity, and INU appointed me as a physics professor. Both universities treated me without prejudice.”Odkhuu majored in physics at the National University of Mongolia for bachelor&rs

Feb 13, 2015By Jhoo Dong-chan
Mongolian becomes professor at Korean university

Veteran singer Wicky Lee dies at 79

Wicky LeeWicky Lee, a hit singer from the 1960s, has died in Los Angeles. He was 79.Lee’s son said his father died from a chronic illness.Lee was also known as Lee Han-pil and he had hit songs such as “Paper Boat” and “Holding Back Tears.” He hosted television shows such as “Show Show Show” on TBC and “National Singing Contest” on KBS.Lee was a graduate of the Sorabol Art College and began his artistic career in the “Makin’ Whoopy Show” at the Eighth U.S. Army in the early 1960s.In 1963, he formed a male quartet named “Four Clovers” with Choi Hui-jun, Yu Ju-Young and Park Hyung-jun.He was the first host of long-running show “National Singing Contest” from 1980.In 1992, he moved to the U.S. and engaged with the Korean-American community, hosting “Good Evening Korea” on KATV.

Feb 13, 2015
Veteran singer Wicky Lee dies at 79

Cartoonist named president of Duksung Women's University

Rhie Won-bokBy Jhoo Dong-chan Cartoonist Rhie Won-bok, 68, the author of “Distant Countries, Nearby Countries,” has been named president of Duksung Women’s University, the school said Thursday.Rhie will serve a four-year term from March 1.Born in Daejeon, Rhie majored in architecture at Seoul National University, after which he studied graphic design at Munster University in Germany for his master’s degree.Rhie then became a professor of graphic design at Duksung Women’s University in 1984 and was promoted to a chair professor in 2012.He received the Noonsol Award in 1993 for his contribution to the development of the South Korean cartoon industry.He was also appointed a goodwill ambassador of the National Human Rights Commission.Rhie found fame after publication of his history cartoon, “Distant Countries, Nearby Countries” which created a huge sensation among young students in 1990s. In the cartoon, he introduced the history of countries including Germany, Japan, and the United States, in a simple, funny and didactic manner.But his cart

Feb 12, 2015
Cartoonist named president of Duksung Women's University
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