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Chairman of Hankook Ilbo Publishes Photo Collection

By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporter Chang Jae-ku, chairman of the Hankook Ilbo and The Korea Times Group and an avid photographer, has published a collection of photographs titled ``Jaeku Chang 75 Photographs.'' Chang got his first camera on his 15th birthday as a present from his father, Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo. ``I remember taking photos all day long that day,'' Chang says in the prologue of the book. Ever since the special birthday, he has taken innumerable pictures ``in the mountains, cities, countryside, on the plane, through day and night.'' The collection, consists of just 75 selected from thousands of his works, starts with a snow-covered mountains scene in the Himalayas. Chang's camera captures various features of Langtang Himal and K2. This book travels the world from a simple hearted farming woman in Shigatse, Tibet to a Tamang woman living in Khumbu Himal, Nepal. Scenic photos of the United States, Japan, Cambodia and India among other countries are included as well. Some photos show the beauty of Seoul. At the end of the book, Chang c

Dec 16, 2007

Most Respected Business Leaders Named in Poll

By Jane Han Staff Reporter Despite Samsung's mounting slush fund scandal, Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee has been voted the country's No. 1 respected business leader, a survey said Thursday. In a Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) poll of 500 respondents, including ordinary citizens, college professors and business executives, an overwhelming 69.8 percent voted for 65-year-old Lee, who has steered Korea's mega corporation for the past two decades. LG Chairman Koo Bon-moo was seated No. 2 with 6.8 percent, followed by Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Mong-koo and Chung Mong-joon, an advisor to Hyundai Heavy Industries, with less than 5 percent each. In a separate poll asking the same question, but open to any businessmen whether alive or deceased, 34.1 percent selected the late founder of Hyundai Group Chung Ju-yung, who is lauded for his contribution to the country's economic growth. Following closely behind, Samsung's Lee took second place with 29.3 percent. After him, the late Yuhan Corporation Chairman Yoo Il-han, the late founder and chairman of Sa

Dec 13, 2007

E Ji-ah Surges as New Inspiring Actress

By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporter E Ji-ah, a rising star from the recently ended drama ``Taewangsasingi (The Four Guardian Gods of the King),'' finally revealed more about herself in an interview. In the fantasy epic drama, E performed various characters. For the first few episodes dealing with the mythical era, E played Saeo, the female warrior who shoots an arrow at the Fire Guardian and later becomes Dark Jujak due to the loss of her baby. In the time of King Gwanggaeto of the Goguryeo Kingdom (37 B.C.-A.D. 668), E was Sujini, a tomboy who falls in love with Damdeok, the protagonist played by Bae Yong-joon. E still does not fully realize that she is one of the top rookies of the year. ``I don't feel like I am a star at all. I realize that I am an actress when people give me acting advice through Internet boards,'' E said, in an interview with Hankook Ilbo. Before starring in ``Taewangsasingi,'' E was an ordinary student at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. ``I am an introspective person and it was not easy to assimilate with Sujini's tomboyish nature

Dec 12, 2007

SNU Professor Wins LOreal-UNESCO Award

By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter A Korean female scientist has won an international award in recognition of her exceptional performance in the field of biotechnology. Kim V. Narry (Kim Bitnaeri), 38, a professor at Seoul National University's school of biological science, was named as a recipient of the 10th annual L'Oreal-UNESCO Award for women in science, Dec. 12. The L'Oreal-UNESCO Award is regarded as one of the most prestigious prizes awarded to female scientists. The jury made up of 18 members of the scientific community designated Kim as a laureate for her contribution to elucidating several key steps in the formation of a new class of gene-regulating RNA molecules. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on March 6, 2008, at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. Each laureate receives $100,000. Created in 1998, the award recognizes five laureates annually, one from each of the five regions ― Africa & Arab States, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America ― who has contributed to the advancement of science. An international network of

Dec 12, 2007

`Top Gun Selected

By Jung Sung-ki Staff Reporter Captain Lee Woo-beom of the Air Force's 19th Fighter Wing based in North Chungcheong Province was selected as this year's ``Top Gun,'' the highest honor for combat pilots, the Air Force said Tuesday. Lee, 29, a KF-16 fighter pilot, defeated others at an annual aerial competition involving air-to-air and air-to-ground tests from Oct. 17-26, it said in a news release. The Boramae Aerial Marksmanship Contest, which began in 1960, evaluates combat pilots' performances such as bombing, reconnaissance, and airdrop and rescue operations. This year, about 300 pilots from some 30 squadrons participated in team and individual competitions, Air Force officials said. ``I don't yet really feel that I've become a Top Gun pilot,'' Lee said at the award ceremony held at the Air Force headquarters in Daebang-dong, Seoul. ``I'll do my best not to disgrace this honorable award, and I will devote myself to becoming a true Top Gun pilot.'' Lee is the youngest pilot to win the Top Gun title, according to the officials. Since 2004, Lee has flown 402

Dec 11, 2007

Um to Challenge Top of Antarctic

By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter A top Korean mountaineer will once again flex his muscles to stand on a mountaintop in the Antarctic. Um Hong-gil, 47, will leave for the South Pole Wednesday to conquer the highest mountain of the territory, the Vinson Massif. The 4,897-meter-high mountain is located about 1,200 kilometers from the South Pole. The expedition is the first step in a bid to climb the highest mountains on the seven continents following Um becoming the first human to reach the summits of the 16 highest points on Earth _ Everest, K2, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Nanga, Parbat, Annapurna, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum II, Shishapangma and the central summit of Shishapangma ― last June. Um will accomplish the first mission by Jan. 23, 2008, if no difficulties are encountered. Ko In-kyung, 62, chairman of Pagoda Education Group, will go with the veteran mountaineers. He has given financial support to Um over the last 13 years. The businessman, who also organized a supporting association for Um in 1997, has s

Dec 11, 2007

Korean Artists Sweep International Concours

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Three young Korean musicians won the top three prizes at the Sergey Koussevitzky Double-Bass Competition in St. Petersburg, Russia. Sung Min-jae, 17, came first, followed by Jeong Ha-yeong, 17, second, and Lee Eun-gi, 23, third. This is the first time a Korean national has won the international competition, which took place from Dec. 1-7. Named after the Russian double-bassist and conductor Sergey Koussevitzky (1874-1951), the event is a prestigious competition along with the Johann Matthias Sperger Double Bass Competition in Germany. Sung Min-jae received a $5,000 dollar as well as offers to perform recitals and solo accompaniments from jury members. He had already made headlines as the world's youngest and Asia's first winner of the 2006 Johannes Matthias Sperger competition. Currently a student at Korea National University of Arts, he leads an active career with recitals and performances with major orchestras in Korea and Germany. Having debuted as a Kumho Prodigy and Kumho Young Artist ― programs sponsored by the major arts organiza

Dec 10, 2007

Pastor Wins Human Rights Award

By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter A progressive Christian received an award from the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) in recognition of her decade-long efforts to improve the human rights of laborers, females and minority groups. NHRCK held the awarding ceremony on Monday at the Kim Koo Museum and Library in central Seoul to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in December 1948 by the United Nations. Pastor Cho Hwa-soon, 73, received the Order of Civil Merit, the most honorable reward given to those showing the best performance in human rights movements. She has engaged in these activities since 1966. She has long been regarded as a proactive human rights campaigner, encouraging females to participate in various social affairs and also raise their voices in Korean society. Ahn Young-do, a lawyer who had worked for the Koran Bar Association and the Lawyers for Democratic Society, won an award for his contribution to improving overall conditions regarding human rights here. Pastor Choi Eui-pal also

Dec 10, 2007

Football Star Marries TV Announcer

By Kang Seung-woo Staff Reporter Suwon BlueWings midfielder Kim Nam-il walked down the aisle Saturday, to marry KBS announcer Kim Bo-min. During the wedding ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Seoul at which many celebrities and reporters were present, the footballer, 30, tied the knot with the 29-year-old announcer, who he has dated since May last year. ``We will try to show our happiness in married life,'' the couple said in a press conference before the wedding. They will take their honeymoon in Hawaii and settle in Bangbae-dong, however, they are likely to live in Japan because Kim has agreed to join Japan's Kobe next season. ksw@koreatimes.co.kr

Dec 9, 2007

Singer Kim Suffers From Rare Disease

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Rock singer Kim Kyung-ho has been diagnosed with a rare disease called avascular necrosis of the femoral head. The disease causes bone destruction in the femur due to poor blood circulation in the area, which can result in pathological fractures. The 36-year old singer, who just released his ninth album `Infinity,'' remains hopeful. ``I have faith. It is hope that helped me release my ninth album,'' Kim said in an interview. According to medical experts, people in their 30s to 50s can suffer from the disease. If the disease worsens, the hip joint may be destroyed permanently. ``I was planning to undergo surgery that would insert an artificial joint, but I decided to take medication to regenerate my cartilages first. Hopefully I'll be able to recover fully. I'm starting to feel a little better'' he said. Kim could not sit down for long periods of time just a while ago, but now the singer can perform on stage. He discovered the problem while he was shooting the music video for his eighth album. ``I suffered `singer's nodules' during

Dec 9, 2007
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