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UN Chief Urges Climate Deal

By Lee Tae-hoon Staff Reporter U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the United States and other major greenhouse gas emitters to reach a compromise ahead of a climate change summit slated for December in Copenhagen. ``All agree that climate change is an existential threat to humankind,'' Ban wrote in an op-ed article published Monday by The New York Times. ``Yet, agreement on what to do still eludes us.'' Ban said little progress was made at recent climate negotiations held in Bangkok from Sept. 28 to Oct. 9 due to a lack of political will that world leaders placed in combating global warming. He noted the issue is complex and involves political trade-offs and commitments that no leader can undertake lightly. ``Yet, the elements of a deal are on the table. All we require to put them in place is the political will,'' Ban said. ``We need to step back from narrow national interest and engage in frank and constructive discussion in a spirit of global common cause.'' Ban also stressed that U.S. leadership is crucial and the world cannot afford another per

Oct 28, 2009

Ivy Back on Stage

K-pop singer Ivy has returned to the stage after nearly three years. Ivy held a showcase at a club in southern Seoul, Tuesday, as Mnet, the leading cable music channel, broadcast her performance live. During the showcase, she sang ``Touch Me,'' the flagship song on her third album, which captivated fans with its melody. Ivy also sang ``Goodbye Tears,'' which explains the mind of a woman as she copes with difficulties and yearns for hope, and her 2007 hit song ``Sonata of Temptation.'' A lot of singers and entertainers, including Psy, Solbi and Kim Ji-hoon, were present at the showcase. During the performance, the 27-year-old said, ``I want to show that I stand on my own feet by overcoming hardship and difficult times. Malignant Internet comments plague me again, but I will work hard for the sake of my parents.'' Ivy has been off the radar since 2007 due to conflicts that arose after her former boyfriend threatened to release sex videos. She made her debut in 2005 with her first album ``My Sweet and Free Day.'' The album was a minor hit and after a one-year hi

Oct 28, 2009

Ban Ki-moon Visits Longtime Friend on Her 100th Birthday

By Kim Se-jeong Staff Reporter United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited his longtime friend Florence Tupper last Saturday in Alexandria, a suburb of Washington, D.C., on her 100th birthday. According to the Washington Post, Bans' visit was made at the request of Tupper, who is a former high school history teacher and a retired Red Cross worker. The two met in 1962, when Ban was visiting the U.S. capital on a trip sponsored by the Red Cross. Tupper was his quide. ``Friends, let us toast her continuing good health,'' Ban was quoted as saying, hoisting a glass of wine. ``Long life of 10,000 years, Florence Tupper.'' The U.S. State Department security team and police escorts were mobilized for the secretary general's private trip. Ban was also in attendance at Tupper's 98th birthday party. ``It's always so nice to see him. We've been friends for a long time,'' Tupper told the Washington Post. skim@koreatimes.co.kr

Oct 27, 2009

Complaint Filed Against Fake Minerva

By Cho Jae-hyon Staff Reporter Park Dae-sung, better known by his Internet alias ``Minerva,'' filed a defamation complaint with the police, Tuesday, against a man who acted as if he was the real Minerva. Park Chan-jong, the lawyer for the blogger, said Minerva filed the complaint with the Seocho Police Station in southern Seoul against the unidentified man for defaming him by contributing articles to a magazine under the name of Minerva. In its December and February editions, Shin Dong-A, a monthly magazine unit of the daily Dong-A Ilbo, published an interview with someone who claimed to be one of seven experts behind Minerva's postings, along with articles contributed by someone using the pen name Minerva. The magazine later admitted that the contributor was not the real Minerva and made a public apology. ``The man damaged Park's reputation by stealing the name Minerva,'' the lawyer said, adding Minerva wants a police probe into the defamation case. It remains unknown who used the name as the magazine has kept mum about the identity of the bogus contributor. Th

Oct 27, 2009

Actor Jang Honored on Savings Day

Actor Jang Dong-gun and actress Kim A-jung received awards on the 46th Savings Day, which fell on Tuesday. Jang received the presidential award and Kim the prime minister prize at a ceremony held in the building of the federation of banks in Seoul. ``I'm honored. I've developed a habit of saving since my childhood,'' Jang told reporters. ``As I'm not married yet, my parents are still taking care of my revenue. They may have to receive this award.'' Jang said his parents believe that saving money in banks is the safest and best way to manage financial assets. ``I have been making investments in safe banking products recommended by experts,'' Jang said. Jang said he is all the more pleased to have received the presidential award at the same time as the opening of the movie, ``Good Morning President,'' in which he starred in as a president. Kim, who starred in ``200 Pound Beauty,'' said she has more than 10 savings accounts. ``This is my second savings award after the first one I received at my elementary school,'' Kim said. ``I'm studying wealth management hard, see

Oct 27, 2009

Kim Min-jong Joins Fans for Templestay

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Singer and actor Kim Min-jong shared his Buddhist faith with his Japanese fans during a special templestay event held at Magok Temple, Gonju city, South Chungcheong Province, last Friday. ``I always feel comfortable when I visit temples, just like visiting my hometown. I hope the beauty of Korean Buddhism culture will spread in Japan through this templestay,'' he said. A total of 80 Japanese fans were chosen among the 1,000 who applied for the event titled ``Templestay with Kim Min-jong in Magok Temple.'' The lucky fans had the chance to experience the culture and history of Korean Buddhism that spans 1,700 years with Kim, who is a devout Buddhist himself. The participants toured around the temple and took part in various cultural activities, including Buddhist painting and learning traditional etiquette of the religion. The highlight was when Kim performed some of his best known songs for fans who had traveled all the way from Japan. A total of 100 temples dotted around the country offer templestay programs. For more informat

Oct 27, 2009

Swanson Proud of Seoul Citizenship

It comes with the ``honorary'' prefix but Eric Swanson is no less proud in being awarded a Seoul citizenship, particularly since he is getting it on the 50th anniversary of the capital city's honorary citizenship program. ``It is a very big responsibility and I will do my best to continue my efforts to help the poor children of Korea,'' said the U.S.-born general manager of the Millennium Seoul Hilton. That Swanson has been selected as one of the 16 honorary Seoul citizens in this auspicious year is meaningful in more ways than one; his Korean mother is battling the final stages of cancer. Cho Chang-su, the long-time curator of the Smithsonian (in Washington), was instrumental in inaugurating the Korea Gallery, the first-ever independent exhibition at the Smithsonian, in 2007. Cho's association with the Smithsonian goes beyond four decades of civil service. She bequeathed 400 million won to the National Museum of Natural History. She is currently hospitalized at the Chung Ang University Hospital in Seoul. On Swanson's becoming an honorary citizen of Seoul, Cho reported

Oct 27, 2009

Yang Yong-eun to Promote Korean Tourism

Yang Yong-eun, the winner of the 2009 PGA Championship, has been designated as a goodwill ambassador of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). The tourism promotional agency said Monday the selection reflects Yang's elevated status in the world of golf following his dramatic come-from-behind victory against Tiger Woods at the major championship. ``Yang has attracted global attention for being the first Asian player to win a major. He will be a great asset to help promote Korean tourism,'' a KTO official said. The KTO will hold a ceremony to award Yang with the credentials at its headquarters in Seoul, Tuesday. Born in January, 1972, Yang started learning golf in 1990 and joined the KPGA in August 1996. Yang won the PGA Honda Classic this year before winning the major title. chojh@koreatimes.co.kr

Oct 26, 2009

Lee In-jung to Chair Asian Alpine Federation

The Korean Alpine Federation said Monday its Chairman Lee In-jung has been elected as chairman of the Union of Asian Alpine Association (UAAA). On the second day of its annual conference held Oct. 23 to 25 in Hong Kong, the board members of the Asian climbers' association unanimously elected Lee to the post for a two-year term. "I will do the utmost to make sports climbing a demonstrative sport for the 14th Incheon Asian Games," Lee said in a statement. The representatives from Japan, Korea, China, India, Pakistan and Singapore, and more than 25 nations also formed a new working committee. Incepted in 1994, the UAAA has 21 members. Born in 1945, Lee graduated from Dongguk University and obtained a doctorate degree in business management at the University of Incheon. chojh@koreatimes.co.kr

Oct 26, 2009

Park Young-sun Picked Among Star Lawmakers

Rep. Park Young-sun of the main opposition Democratic Party and Rep. Lee Hahn-koo of the governing Grand National Party have been picked as "star lawmakers" for receiving high scores in performance evaluations by a civic group. In its annual performance test of lawmakers, the Citizens' Coalition for Economic Justice announced the list of 19 "stars" who outperformed their colleagues in 13 subcommittees handling major policy issues. Rep. Park of the judiciary subcommittee was acknowledged for her interpellation into allegations that Hyosung Group raised a slush fund through its subsidiaries at home and abroad. The prosecution has recently resumed its investigation into suspicious deals involving purchases of properties in the United States by Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Suck-rai's family. Rep. Lee was praised for his role in divulging the underlying risks in association with the surging national debt. Lee criticized the government for increasing the national debt by reckless policies such as increased government loans to students. Of the 19 star lawmakers, 12 were from the D

Oct 26, 2009
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