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Astronaut Candidate Ko to Get Married in Dec.

By Kim Rahn Staff Reporter Ko San, a Korean astronaut candidate, will tie the knot on Dec. 20. The 32-year-old will marry his longtime girlfriend at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts with Sungkonghoe University professor Shin Young-bok officiating the wedding, according to Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). The bride, Park Hye-jin, was Ko's schoolmate at Seoul National University's mathematics department and is studying in the U.S. for her doctorate. Park, who has been in astronaut clubs since her high school days, encouraged Ko to apply for the astronaut position. Ko said in a recent interview that they have shared a lot and he is 200 percent happy with their wedding. Ko was originally selected as Korea's first astronaut last September but was replaced by backup Yi So-yoen March this year, about a month before the launch of the mission to the International Space Station, allegedly because he tried to send home classified documents. He currently works at KARI as a senior researcher, giving lectures about science and is engaged in a project to develo

Dec 7, 2008

Chun Taeck-soo Named Secretary General of UNESCO Korea

By Kim Se-jeong Staff Reporter Chun Taeck-soo Named Secretary General of UNESCO Korea Chun Taeck-soo, 57, has been appointed as new secretary general of the Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU). Chun, who received a doctorate in economics from the State University of New York, has taught economics at the Academy of Korean Studies since 1991. Between 1998 and 1999, he led a project compiling the Electronic Encyclopedia of Korean Folklore, a digital compendium of local traditions. He also participated in the digitalization of Jangseogak, the royal library of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). In his inaugural speech, Chun said the KNCU will initiate a project to send young Koreans to Africa as messengers of hope. His term is four years. skim@koreatimes.co.kr

Dec 4, 2008

Actor Jang Dong-gun Becomes WFPs Goodwill Ambassador

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Korean movie star Jang Dong-gun has become a goodwill ambassador for the World Food Programme (WFP), a food aid branch under the United Nations. The 36-year-old star was given the honor during the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Asian general meeting's closing ceremony in Hong Kong. The CGI was inaugurated in 2005 under the leadership of former President of the United States Bill Clinton to become a non-partisan catalyst for bringing together global leaders to discuss challenges in the world and work for solutions. Some 400 figures, including former President Clinton and Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore, were present. ``Personally, it is a great honor, but I feel great responsibility and also pressure,'' he said during an interview with the Yonhap news Agency in Hong Kong. Jang explained that his grandparents and father, born in North Korea, and also him starring in movies that were somewhat related to the country, may have contributed in his choice as ambassador. Movies such as ``Taegukgi: Brotherhood of War'' (2003)

Dec 3, 2008

Fabulous Five to Promote Seoul

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Korean heartthrobs Daniel Henny and Choi Soo-jong, folk singer Lee Moon-se, musician Kim Yong-woo and explorer Park Young-seok were appointed goodwill ambassadors to publicize Seoul metropolitan city, Wednesday. The ``fabulous five'' will be promoting different sides of the capital: Lee and Kim will be promoting culture while Henny, Choi and Park will publicize the international aspect of the city. ``They are all top-notch celebrities in their fields, with charm and intelligence that could represent Seoul to not only other cities in the nation but to the world,'' Seoul brand manager Hong Sun-seong said. Park is a renowned mountain climber who has completed The Adventure Grand Slam, from the 14 8,000 meters Himalayan peaks, the seven summits and the three poles challenge, a world first. Kim is a traditional singer who has released rows of albums mixing Korean and Western tunes and musical instruments. Choi starred in hit TV dramas such as ``Sea God'' ``Emperor Wang-Gun'' and many others. Lee is a folk singer who's been working as a major r

Dec 3, 2008

Norvatis CEO Elected Head of Pharmaceutical Organization

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Peter Jager, CEO of Novartis Korea, was elected president of the Korean Research-based Pharmaceutical Industry Association Tuesday. The KRPIA is an association of global research-oriented pharmaceutical companies developing new drugs. It aims to contribute to the promotion of patients' health based on top-level research and development capabilities and the latest information. It was established in 1999 with 28 member companies. ``Korea faces great challenges and opportunities as it ranks 11th in the global pharmaceutical market by size," Jager said. "Member companies of the KRPIA establish their visions to develop and provide innovative new drugs to Korean patients and thereby provide the best medical treatment options based on incessant research endeavors. KRPIA will make continuous efforts to become a trusted partner to Korean society." Jager has been working at Norvatis for 23 years, including serving as the CEO of its Korean branch since March 2008. bjs@koreatimes.co.kr

Dec 2, 2008

Korea-American Club year-end party

The Korea-American Club will hold a year-end party for 500 Koreans and Americans at the Lotte Hotel today. The club, headed by David Pong, a former lawmaker and journalist, is a fraternity of former Korean correspondents to Washington founded in February 2005. / Korea Times

Nov 30, 2008

BoA to Make US Debut Through MTV

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Korean pop sensation BoA will make her television debut in the United States through ``MTV World Presents: BoA Live in New York'' Dec. 3. The recording will be taped by Music Television, or MTV's Total Request Live (TRL) studios, for three hours from 11 a.m. The 21-year-old singer will not only perform live with her single ``Eat You Up,'' but talk about her life as a singer both in the U.S. and Korea, new plans and how she managed to break into the U.S. music industry. She will also spend time answering questions from the audience. Along with ``Eat You Up,'' BoA will present her new song, ``Look Who's Talking,'' for the first time. The show will be broadcast live on a giant LCD screen in Times Square, while the recording will be aired around the U.S. by MTV, MTV Iggy and mtvU, a division of MTV Networks available on more than 750 colleges and university campuses in the U.S. Fans can also get a glimpse of the show through MTV channels like MTV Korea, Japan, Asia and Australia. BoA, a superstar in both Korea and in Japan, moved her

Nov 30, 2008

Singer Jang Heyon Dies of Cancer

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Jang Hyeon, singer and businessman, died Sunday morning after suffering from lung cancer. He was 63. According to his daughter, who spoke with Yonhap News Agency by telephone, Jang paid a visit to the hospital last July with the flu, and discovered he had lung cancer. He'd already had a history of the illness back in 1994 with a case of stomach cancer, but recovered after receiving treatment. However, the cancer spread to his lungs and despite his efforts to recover through medical treatment this year, he was also diagnosed with pneumonia. Jang was ``discovered'' by Shin Joong-hyun, one of Korea's most popular rock singers, in the 1960s and 70s, when he was singing at a nightclub in Daegu. He made his debut in 1970 with the help of Shin. Famous for his low pitch, he gained popularity with his songs ``Wait For Me,'' ``Sunset'' and ``Regret.'' He worked as a singer for five years, and then pursued a life as a businessman in the trade business here and the United States. According to his daughter, Jang appeared on television once or tw

Nov 30, 2008

CNN Interviews Actor Lee

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter It's not hard to see why Korean actor Lee Byung-hun is known as the ``James Dean of Asia,'' according to CNN. The network recently met up with the 38-year-old actor in England, where he was present for the London screening of his hit film ``The Good, The Bad and The Weird.'' ``From his black leather-clad hands to his wild, psychotic eyes, an air of cool, remorseless detachment envelops him,'' described CNN of Lee's role in the so-called Kimchi western directed by Kim Jee-woon. Lee responded to the reviews and compliments by telling CNN that he was happy about people telling him that his eyes changed and he looked bad in the movie. ``Actors always want to play the villain role at least once in their life. I had a good time because I could finally realize a full range of expressions and emotions,'' he was quoted as saying during the interview with CNN. Lee also mentioned the downfalls of groundless Internet gossip and rumors, saying that there has to be change. ``I try not to read those kind of things. I think it's better to do that

Nov 26, 2008

Ko Named New Chairman of Korea Press Foundation

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Ko Hak-yong was named the new chairman of the Korea Press Foundation Tuesday. Yonhap News reported that the Korea Press Foundation board of directors elected the 66-year-old Ko, who is a member of the Korea Press Ethics Commission where he is in charge of the committee dealing with complaints against the media. According to the foundation's articles of incorporation, the chairman of the board of directors is appointed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Ko started as a journalist with the Chosun Ilbo, where he was also an editorial writer. As part of the Korea Press Ethics Commission, Ko dealt with complaints from Korean newspaper readers and ethical issues regarding journalism. The Korea Press Foundation is a non-profit organization to serve and protect the media and public interest. It was formed in 1999, after the integration of the Korea Press, Korea Press Institute and Korea Journalists Fund. Among the foundation's activities are seminars and programs to enhance the development of professional journalism in Korea.

Nov 25, 2008
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