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Asian Culture Center launches cinema fund to discover and promote innovative Asian films
The Asia Culture Center has launched the 'ACC Cinema Fund' project, to discover and support innovative Asian films. The institution said it aims promote the diversity of Asian cinema through supporting non-commercial and experimental films. Registration is open until the end of May, and around 10 pieces will be sel...
2018-05-17 09:30:44 KST -
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K-pop girl group Twice's 'What is Love?' hits 100-million views on Youtube
K-pop girl group Twice. has now hit 100 million views for the eighth time in a row on YouTube… with their latest music video 'What is Love?' According to their agency JYP Entertainment,. Twice's newest feat happened just over a month since its release on April 9th. It also marks the *first time that a K-pop group ...
2018-05-16 10:23:23 KST -
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'2018 Talk Talk Korea' contents event is being held
The '2018 Talk Talk Korea' contents contest kicks off today. It's one of Korea's largest Hallyu content events, with over 30-thousand foreigners competing each year, producing videos, webtoons, illustrations, or other content to showcase Korean culture. This year's contest subjects include 'K-food', 'K-beauty and ...
2018-05-16 10:09:20 KST -
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Korea marks Teacher Appreciation Day
It's 'Teacher's Day' here in Korea. Children and adults alike show appreciation to their mentors for their hard work and dedication. The Education Ministry held a special event for a number of teachers invited to the Sejong Convention Center. Students usually present teachers with carnations or other gifts. A tra...
2018-05-15 18:03:38 KST -
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Korean gov't to provide farms with virus-resistant plants
A virus has caused these peaches to either rot or drop off the branch. In fact, peaches have an infection rate of 65 percent. Viral diseases affect 48 percent of apples, 30 percent of persimmons and 25 percent of tangerines. (Korean) "This reduces the quantity, quality and sugar content. It also causes fr...
2018-05-12 09:18:03 KST -
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S. Korea sends first shipment of food aid after joining the FAC
South Korea has sent its first donation of rice overseas, since joining the Food Assistance Convention this January. Following a ceremony led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, a ship carrying thousands of tons of locally grown rice left Gunsan Port in Jeollabuk-do Province on Thursday, to del...
2018-05-11 09:54:13 KST -
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Sewol-ho ferry reveals full-shape for the first time since 2014
(STANDUP) “On Thursday, the Sewol-ho ferry was finally lifted upright, revealing the full-shape of the ferry for the first time since it capsized in 2014.” (KOREAN) “After going through a practice lift on Wednesday, today we were able to safely turn the ferry to its upright position, 100 days after we were f...
2018-05-10 18:02:56 KST -
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12th International Busan Contents Market kicks off Wednesday in Busan
Asia's largest video content event, kicked off in Busan today. Around 2-thousand buyers from 48 nations will attend the 12th International Busan Contents Market held at the BEXCO Convention Center, to see the latest content from around the world, and to expand business opportunities. There will be a wide range of s...
2018-05-09 18:16:11 KST -
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Sewol-ho ferry gets ready to be lifted upright
Four years ago, South Korea witnessed its worst ever maritime disaster, which claimed the lives of 304 people, mostly high school students on a field trip to Jeju Island. The Sewol-ho ferry, carrying 475 passengers capsized in waters off the country's southwestern island of Jindo on April 16th, 2014. Last y...
2018-05-09 18:15:11 KST -
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Visitors flock to Paju, one of the closest cities to North Korea
Paju city in Gyeonggi-do Province is close to North Korea, both in terms of distance and history. And within the city limits is Imjingak-- a village built in 1972, a couple of decades after the Korean War armistice was agreed. Imjingak is only about 7 kilometers away from the Demarcation Line. (standup) “Thi...
2018-05-09 18:15:10 KST -
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Handwritten manuscripts by Korean poets registered as cultural assets
The government designated as national cultural assets two handwritten manuscripts by Korean poets who fought for the nation's liberation from Japan's imperial rule. The Cultural Heritage Administration is listing works by poets Yoon Dong-ju and Yi Yuk-sa. The manuscript by Yi is called "Pyeongb...
2018-05-08 18:01:57 KST -
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South Koreans honor mothers and fathers on Parents' Day
It's Parents' Day here in Korea. An occasion that dates back to 1973 when it replaced Mother's Day. It's celebrated both publicly and privately. One of the most popular ways to honor parents is to give them carnations. The Korean government marked the day by awarding commendations to several...
2018-05-08 18:01:57 KST
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