Stories of the Month

=> The 2009 Korea Brand Conference
According to the annual survey conducted by the Institute for Industrial Policy Studies (IPS),

Korea’s national brand value was calculated at $1.1 trillion, ranking 10th in the world.

=>Experience Hanok – Korean Traditional Houses
26 foreign students from 13 countries visited Jeonju Hanok Village from November 20 to 21.

Listen to their special Hanok experience!

=>Korea, from a Recipient to a Donor of Aid
Korea became the 24th member of the DAC (Development Assistance Committee) in the

OECD on November 25, officially marking its turn of status from a beneficiary to a donor

of development assistance.

=>Advanced Technology & Design Korea 2009
AT&D Korea, a product brand contest co-hosted by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and

the Presidential Council on Nation Branding, and organized by the Korean Institute of Design

Promotion, selected Korea’s representative technology and design brands.


* MAJOR EVENT
"The Lights of Seoul (http://culture.seoul.go.kr)
- Date : December 11, 2009 – February 15, 2010

- Venue : Seoul Plaza, Cheonggyecheon, other major landmarks

"Shin Myeong Nan" Korean Traditional Music & Play
(http://www.sejongpac.or.kr/sngad/pfm/pfmList_kr.asp)


- Date & Time : Wednesday, December 20 at 19:00

- Venue : Seoul Namsan Gugakdang


ACTIVITIES OF WORLD STUDENTS IN KOREA.
World Students in Korea “The 2nd Camp”
The 2nd camp of World Students in Korea will be held from December 18 to 19 (Fri/Sat).

Detailed information will be sent out by e-mail.

UCC Video Contest with YouTube
The Presidential Council on Nation Branding is holding a “UCC Video Contest” with YouTube.

Detailed information has been sent out by e-mail. Visit the official website for the contest

www.koreabrand.net. Submission deadline is December 27.