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Jeon Do-yeon to Star in New Film

Actress Jeon Do-yeonBy Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Jeon Do-yeon, the most high profile actress here since being crowned Best Actress at the Cannes International Film Festival in May, will star in Lee Yoon-ki's forthcoming piece ``Meotjin Haru'' (A Fine Day), Bom Film Productions announced Friday. Jeon won the prestigious award for her portrayal of a traumatized woman in Lee Chang-dong's ``Secret Sunshine'' (2007). For her 11th film, the 34-year-old has chosen the role of a jobless, lover-less woman in her 30s who spends a strange day with her ex-boyfriend. The male lead is yet to be cast. Director Lee is well known for his critically acclaimed piece ``This Charming Girl'' (2005). ``I am happy to be able to work with the chameleon-like actress,'' Lee was quoted as saying according to Bom Film Productions, which also produced Jeon's previous works ``Untold Scandal'' (2003) and ``You are My Sunshine'' (2005). ``Meotjin Haru'' is scheduled to go into production this November for release early next year.

Sep 21, 2007

Outgoing Professor to Hold Painting Exhibition

By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter Chung Kook, a professor at the department of English in Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, will exhibit several of his self painted Korean traditional paintings on the occasion of his retirement early next year. His first exhibition, which contains around 25 pieces of work, will run from Oct. 3 to 9 at Kyung-in Museum of Fine Art in Seoul. It is a time-honored practice in the academic world here that junior professors offer their tributes to an outgoing senior professor. But the 65-year-old scholar broke the norm and decided to exhibit his paintings to express his gratitude to all the people who have supported him. ``I think that the practice imposes a burden on my colleagues and young professors. That's why I asked them not to do so,'' he said. Even though I have taught something very Western like English, I have a keen interest in something very Korean, Chung said. ``I have painted Korean traditional paintings depicting mountains for about seven years. But it is still not easy for me to draw every single line in a picture

Sep 21, 2007

US Medias Spotlight Daniel Henney

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Actor Daniel Henney, 27, is receiving media attention back home in the United States for his portrayal of a man adopted by an American couple in the film ``My Father,'' which continues to rank high in the local box office. The Michigan native has given interviews to the Associated Press, broadcaster ABC TV and film magazine Screen International. ABC expressed much interest in the model-turned actor's hallyu star status and unique cultural background, as well as possible advances to Hollywood. Born to an English father and an American mother who is an adoptee from Korea, Henney shot to instant stardom here through the phenomenal hit drama ``My Name is Kim Sam Soon'' (2005, MBC). After gaining popularity in Japan and South Asian countries, the TV series is now airing in Israel. Henney showed he's more than just a pretty face through ``My Father.'' He gives a surprising performance as an adoptee who returns to Korea to trace his roots, only to discover that his biological father, his only surviving birth family, is none other than a death row

Sep 20, 2007

CEO Donates $10 Million to KAIST

Park Si-soo Staff Reporter A self-made Korean businessman in the U.S. has donated as much as $10 million or about 9.3 billion won to the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). This is the largest amount of a single donation ever made by a Korean businessman running businesses overseas. Park Byiung-jun, 73, had a donation ceremony Wednesday at KAIST located in Daejeon, North Chungcheong Province. ``Although there are many smart students in Korea, many universities they are attending here are usually in financial difficulties, compared with those in the U.S. That's why I decided to make a donation,'' Park said. ``It is important to seize the time in life which can offer you a great chance to succeed. I hope students endeavor to make their dreams come true.'' Park is currently an advisor at Bureau Veritas, a French industry inspection service provider. He has accumulated knowledge and experiences in a variety of fields. While attending Seoul National University, he left for the U.S. and earned a bachelor's degree there in design, a master'

Sep 20, 2007

``Korea-US Alliance Still Matters’’

By Kang Hyun-kyung Staff Reporter Presidential aspirants should present a clear vision for bolstering the Korea-U.S. alliance in the December presidential election, said a Korean-American politician. John Lim, 71, Oregon state representative, told The Korea Times that the importance of building solid ties with America cannot be overemphasized. ``As America is one of Korea's core allies, the next government should find a way to strengthen the bilateral relations, while seeking expanding diplomatic ties with other nations,'' he stressed. Lim visited Seoul for a four-day forum designed for overseas Korean politicians organized by the Overseas Koreans Foundation affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The businessman-turned-lawmaker said that a presidential candidate who presented a feasible roadmap for the vibrant economy, strong public education and ecology should be elected in the presidential election on Dec. 19. Lim deserves to be called the personification of the American dream. Since he was elected Oregon State senator of Distri

Sep 20, 2007

Kim Yu-na Donates to Needy Students

By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter Figure skating star Kim Yu-na donated 100 million won (about $108,000) Tuesday, to support disadvantaged students. Her donation will be spent to purchase school uniforms for young students who cannot afford to buy them. After shooting an endorsement for school uniform manufacturer IVYclub, the 17-year-old held a donation ceremony at a studio in Gyeonggi Province. ``I have received strong and constant support from teenagers my age,'' she said. ``I have looked for chances to help teenagers in financial difficulties and I hope that this donation will be helpful.'' The uniform manufacturer also subscribed to her donation. ``We have learned that the world-class figure skater will use part of the money she earned for her appearance in the commercial film for a good cause,'' said Chun Young-woo, CEO of IVYclub. ``We decided to add 100 million won to her donation.'' The donation, which amounts to 200 million won, will be used to buy 1,000 sets of uniforms. After collecting recommendations from schools nationwide, IVYclub and Kim's mana

Sep 19, 2007

Exiled Singer Attempts Comeback

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Exiled Korean singer Yoo Seung-jun is attempting to make a comeback in Korea. Yoo is releasing his seventh album ``Rebirth of YSJ'' in 10 Asian countries, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mongolia, this month. Yoo, who is still banned from returning to Korea after dodging military enlistment, is releasing a special Korean version of his album, due to the request of his fans. According to Yoo's agency S&J ToEnter, many fans requested that the album be released in Korea. Only 3,000 copies of ``Rebirth of YSJ'' will be sold in Korea. The agency also said Yoo will not profit from the sale of his album in Korea. Instead, all the profits from the album will be donated to charitable causes. ``Rebirth of YSJ'' is Yoo's first album since 2001. The album is said to be Yoo's offering for his loyal fans who have stood by him throughout the years. Yoo worked with producers, lyricists, composers and rappers from Korea, China and the U.S. on the album's 11 tracks. The first single off the album is ``My World.'' Netizens are still

Sep 19, 2007

Actor Gong to Model for Ohui

By Sa Eun-young Staff Reporter Actor Gong Yoo, 28, who starred in the recent popular TV series, “Coffee Prince,” will show off his princely charm, modeling products for the LG Household and Health Care cosmetic line, Ohui For Men. The actor will replace Korea’s top entertainer Rain to join the current Ohui female models, popular actresses Son Ye-jin and Kim A-joong. Gong was chosen for the job because of his gentle and sophisticated image, according to the cosmetics maker. “Gong Yoo’s strength is that his style is luxurious and aristocratic, yet he has an easiness to him that doesn’t make him difficult to approach,” LG Household and Health Care said. The heartthrob actor will feature in an Ohui For Men commercial that will air early October. “In this commercial we will capture the hearts of men, not to mention women, with a gentle and warm image that only Gong Yoo can present,” the company said. eysa@koreatimes.co.kr

Sep 18, 2007

Hong Sung-daes Daughter Becomes SNU Professor

By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter Hong Jae-hyun, a daughter of Hong Sung-dae, the well known author of a best-selling mathematics reference book in Korea, was appointed an assistant professor at the department of mathematical sciences of Seoul National University (SNU), the university said Monday. She started lecturing this semester. Hong entered the department of mathematical sciences of SUN in 1988 and earned her doctor's degree at the same school in Feb. 2000. She also contributed to the state-led ``Brain Korea 21 Project'' as a professor in 2004. Her appointment drew attention because of her father being Hong Sung-dae. The senior Hong, 71, is a prominent author who accumulated fame by writing a series of best-selling mathematics reference books. The reference books, whose first edition was published in 1966, have sold approximately 37 million copies over 41 years in Korea. Her father also graduated from the mathematics department of SNU. The senior is the chairman of Sangsan High School located in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. ``She did not give

Sep 18, 2007

Korea University’s Law School Has First Female Professor

By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter The college of law at Korea University appointed a woman as a professor for the first time in 102 years. Yoon Young-mi became the first female faculty member of the law school from Sept. 1, Korea University said. She is the only female among the 43 professors of the university. ``I will try to provide students with legal knowledge that I have accumulated in the real field.'' Yoon said. ``I will put all my efforts toward bringing up law experts equipped with theoretical and empirical knowledge.'' Founded in 1905, the law college had remained a male-dominant area despite the recent female-oriented work culture in various fields. Other top-notch universities here such as Seoul National University and Yonsei University have several female professors in their law schools. Korea University started recruiting field-trained lawyers in preparation for the U.S.-style law school system, which is scheduled to launch from 2009. Korea University's law school has employed a total of five new members including former judges and attorneys

Sep 17, 2007
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