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UN Chief Urges Universities to Play Greater Role for Greener Future

By Kang Shin-who Staff Reporter U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged Korean universities to play a critical role for a greener and cleaner future. Ban made the remarks at a forum on climate change and sustainable development in Asia and Africa at Korea University, Seoul, Monday. ``Universities such as yours are founts of ideas and innovation. They are furnaces of entrepreneurship. So, send forth this word. Tell your university students, your colleagues, your political leaders … we must seize this once-in-a-generation chance,'' he said. ``Scientific and intellectual leadership is the key to creating the new green economy of the twenty-first century. Now we need to put the best minds― our best young minds, particularly ― to work in generating climate solutions. Professors challenge their students to aim high … to succeed for themselves while helping others.'' Regarding the ``United Nations Climate Change Conference'' in Copenhagen coming up in December, he said, ``World leaders must go to Copenhagen in December and make it real. They must seal a deal in the na

Aug 17, 2009

Singer Tae Jin-ah to Debut in Japan

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Veteran trot singer Tae Jin-ah will make his debut in Japan with his new album made in collaboration with renowned Japanese musicians. The 56-year-old singer said that he worked with celebrated Japanese composer Keisuke Hama and lyrist Ikki Matsmoto on the album at a press conference, Monday. Tae began his singing career in Korea in 1971 and has released numerous hit albums over the last 38 years. He has been hailed as a ``king'' of trot music. ``I had the opportunity to sing a song for Hama when I first met him in Seoul 18 years ago. At that time, he offered for me to work in Japan but I couldn't because my songs were already big hits here. I recorded songs but couldn't release an album,'' he said. Last year, he and Hama began talking again about his activity in Japan, and started recording songs last October. But he emphasized that he will promote Korean songs (trot) and not enka (a Japanese popular music genre). ``Through my activity, I will take a lead role in enhancing the cultural exchange between Korea and Japan and become Tae

Aug 17, 2009

President Wants Serious Talks to End Unproductive Politics

The following is the gist of an address President Lee Myung-bak delivered on the occasion of the 64th Liberation Day which fell on Saturday. The speech was titled ``the Spirit of Korean Independence." ― ED. What is clear to us is that there is no way we can become an advanced nation without achieving sound politics. Over the past months, I have been listening to the leaders of many social groups in Korea, including senior politicians and religious leaders. Everyone had different diagnoses and suggested different prescriptions, but there was one common theme in what they said: Korean politics must change. I will take these comments to heart and will make even greater efforts to achieve social integration. But I would also like to urge you, the people of Korea, to play a more active role in bringing Korean politics to world standards. I believe the key to making our politics reach world standards is in making it more transparent and productive. It is true that transparency has increased in this field throughout the years. But we still have a long way to go. I was the

Aug 16, 2009

Kim Dae-jung Showered With Well-Wishes From Across World

By Ines Min Contributing Writer Globally renowned figures from more than 10 countries have written well-wishes to former president Kim Dae-jung since his health condition declined last month. ``The senders work in the areas of politics, academics, diplomacy, international NGOs and journalism," said Park Jun-hee, the international secretary for Kim's office, in an e-mail to The Korea Times. Via phone calls, e-mails, messages and letters, more than 40 individuals have sent their regards to the Nobel laureate. ``I was distressed to hear that you have not been in good health and have been in the hospital in recent weeks," said Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State, in an e-mail to Kim. "I think often of our many meetings with great warmth and send all good wishes for a quick and complete recovery." James Laney, president emeritus of Emory University and former U.S. ambassador to Korea, said that he and his wife have joined with other admirers to give thanks for Kim's ``courage and vision in leading Korea into full democracy and striving for peace on the Korean p

Aug 16, 2009

US Teens Experience Korean Culture

``This is a peace mark and these lines around the mark represent my hope to spread peace throughout the world," said a 16-year-old boy from the United States, holding up canvas shoes and smiling. Other students in his age group sat on the floor, concentrating on designs for their shoes, which will be sent to needy children in Cambodia. The Shoes of Hope event, in which students draw hopeful images on shoes and them to poor children in many countries, was chosen as part of the first annual Korea-US Youth Network 2009 and took place at the International Seoul Youth Hostel, located at the northern foot of Mt. Namsan in Seoul, on Aug. 13. A total of 101 American high school students have been participating in the 14-day program, which ends Aug. 22. The program, a follow up to the Korea-U.S. summit between Presidents Lee Myung-bak and Barack Obama last June, was created to improve the bilateral cultural relationship between the two countries. In this year's program, students have been participating in about three different events a day with the help of student volunteers from

Aug 16, 2009

Bae Yong-joon Worth W9.5 Bil.

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon is taking the lead in exporting Korean cultural content through a new book and other projects. Keyeast, the firm specializing in cultural content of which Bae is a major stockholder, revealed Friday on its Web site (www.keyeast.co.kr) that profits in the first half of the year amounted to 9.5 billion won. In May, the firm became the largest stockholder of Digital Adventure (DA), a Japanese digital contents distribution company, and the merge will make way for more lucrative business developments in Japan in the latter half of the year. In September, Bae will publish a photo essay in Korea and Japan introducing beautiful travel sites around the country. The 36-year-old actor will hold a large-scale event inviting some 100,000 fans from all over Asia including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore on Sep. 29 and 30 at the Tokyo Dome. His ``Winter Sonata’’ co-star Choi Ji-woo will join him to promote an animated version of their hit TV series, which is slated to air in Japan in October. The event will also showca

Aug 16, 2009

Lee to Lead Committee for Asian Games

Former Korea Sports Council (KSC) President Lee Yeon-taek is to head the organizing committee for the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. The body will hold a general meeting on Monday in Songdo City, Incheon, and install him in the vacancy, created by the resignation of former head Kim Jung-gil in May 2008. Committee Chairman Ahn Sang-soo, the Incheon mayor, has been acting leader. Lee will steward the organization until November 2011. The 72-year-old, who has led the KSC twice, from 2002 to 2005 and from 2008 to 2009, was the minister for government administration and labor in 1990 to 1991 and 1992 to 1993. He also headed the Seoul Olympic Sports Promotion Foundation (SOSFO) from 1998 to 2000. Lee, a native of North Jeolla Province, was a co-chairman with Korea Football Association (KFA) president Chung Mong-joon for the 2002 World Cup Organizing Committee. ksw@koreatimes.co.kr

Aug 14, 2009

Making Money Is Tech, Spending It Is Art

By Kim Rahn Staff Reporter A self-made businessman has donated land worth 30 billion won ($25 million) to KAIST. Kim Byeong-ho, 68, who runs the Seojeon Garden in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, donated 94,700 square meters of farm land to the school. ``I could not study enough due to poverty, and I hope KAIST will make my dream come true. I wish the school would develop the world's best science technology and make Korea a country where all people can live well,'' he said at the donation ceremony held at the school in Daejeon, Wednesday. Kim graduated from elementary school in 1958 at the age of 17 due to the Korean War. He came to Seoul from his hometown in North Jeolla Province with 76 won, which was worth a sack of barley at that time. Working hard to make money, he opened a car parts shop a year later and started a bus company in 1967. He bought land in Yongin and opened his garden in 1988 with 5,200 chestnut trees and farms for deer and ducks. Kim, whose personal philosophy is ``Making money is technology, spending it is art,'' began to donate in 2004 after sufferi

Aug 13, 2009

Park Named President of Korea National University of Arts

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Filmmaker and professor Park Chong-won was named president of the Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts) Thursday after winning the majority of votes in a preliminary election last month. He expressed a positive outlook despite recent controversies involving the school. K-Arts became the subject of debate when its former president, Hwang Chi-woo, stepped down in May following an audit by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The audit revealed a misappropriation of school funds and mismanagement of school affairs and curriculum, said the ministry. The state ordered disciplinary measures against several professors including Hwang, which provoked student protests. ``I can feel the weight on my shoulders,'' Park told reporters at a press conference Thursday when asked about the pressure of taking the job. But he expressed optimism, saying that ``communication can solve misunderstandings that arose during the audit'' and that the student protests, in as much as they were intended for the betterment of the school, ``should not be a big pr

Aug 13, 2009

Big Bang Member Injured in Car Accident

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Dae-sung, a member of popular idol group Big Bang, broke his nose in a car accident Tuesday evening. The 20-year-old singer was returning to Seoul after shooting SBS television program ``The Family is Out!'' when the accident happened at the Pyeongtaek Express highway, Gyeonggi Province. The van hit the guardrail as it skidded in the pouring rain, according to YG Entertainment, the group's agency. ``Dae-sung, who was in the passenger seat, broke his nose. He also injured his back, but doctors said it would naturally heal when he rests for about four months. He also has minor bruises on his face and arm,'' the agency said. YG added that Dae-sung's manager injured his arm, and his stylist hurt her leg, which required surgery. Dae-sung received first aid treatment at a nearby hospital and is currently hospitalized in Seoul. A YG official added that the singer will not be able to appear in his upcoming musical ``Shouting.'' Dae-sung made his debut with Big Bang's four other members ― T.O.P., G-Dragon, Victory and Tae-yang― in 2006

Aug 12, 2009
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