Friday, January 15, 2010

Korea's 10 Icons Selected by the Korea Times

§ Korea’s 10 Icons Selected by The Korea Times

http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10077693726

http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/251


The Korea Times, Korea’s leading English-language newspaper, selected 10 sources of national pride, among which are Kim Yu-na, Incheon Bridge, Templestay, Ban Ki-moon etc.


§ BBB (Before Babel Brigade) Service – A Language Barrier Buster

http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10077993062

http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/262


People with foreign language skills are volunteering to help foreign visitors faced with communication problems.


§? Korea’s Multicultural Neighborhoods and Food

http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10078357072

http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/268


Seorae Village where you can enjoy European-style brunch, Little Tokyo with Udon and Sake made by Japanese people themselves. Visit Korea’s multicultural neighborhoods and experience their distinctive food cultures.


§? Foods with Patent? Patented Kimchi, Makgeolli, Coffee and More

http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10078430893

http://blog.daum.net/korea_brand/269

There are food products in Korea that are so special both in taste and nutrition that they even get a patent.

Major Event

§ The Story of Seoul, World Design Capital 2010

http://wdc2010.seoul.go.kr/eng/with/event_eve.jsp


- Period : December 18, 2009 – January 17, 2010
- Time : 11:00 – 20:00
- Venue : Seoul Plaza & newly renovated Office Building


§ 2010 Sancheoneo (Mount Trout) Festival

http://www.narafestival.com/07_global/?lang=eng


- Period : January 9 – January 31, 2010
- Venue : Hwacheoncheon site at Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do, and other 5 eup and myeon