=>Photo Exhibition “World Heritage and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty”
(http://www.seoulgallery.co.kr/main.php?cmd=artist_gallery/artist_work_view2&gallery_idx=514&gallery=gallery)
- Date : October 28 – December 31
- Venue : 1st Fl. Seoul Newspaper Press Center
=> Busan International Textile & Fashion Show 2009 (BITFAS)
(http://www.bitfas.com)
- Date : November 19 – December 21
- Venue : 1,2 Fl. BEXCO Exhibition and Convention Center, Haeundae-gu, Busan
=> Activities of World Students in Korea
Video & Photos of “WSK Awards Ceremony and Orientation”
- Video : http://www.tagstory.com/video/video_post.aspx?media_id=V000382986
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Stories of the Month
=> “Mun Jeon Sung Si (門前成市)”, Vitalizing Traditional Korean Markets
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has undertaken “Mun Jeon Sung Si” project aimed
at fostering Korea’s traditional markets into cultural and tourist attractions. Get introduced to
traditional Korean markets full of things and people and foods!
=>“World Friends Korea” – Korea’s Overseas Volunteer Group
Learn about “World Friends Korea” – an integrated brand of Korea’s global assistance groups –
and their heart-warming efforts to help the needy around the world
=>Gwangju Design Biennale 2009
Since its founding in 1995, the Gwangju Biennale has become Asia’s representative
contemporary art biennale, providing a platform for an expanded interchange of international
contemporary art
=>Korea’s Eco-Friendly Efforts to Protect Environment
Korea is increasing its contribution to fighting climate change. Learn about Korea’s various policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions
=>Public Campaign by the Council and SK Now On-Air
A public campaign co-produced by the Council and SK Group under the theme of “Sharing and
Contribution” began airing. To view the video, click the following link:
http://www.koreabrand.go.kr/cafebbs/view.html?gid=main&bid=pnews&pid=862&page=1
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has undertaken “Mun Jeon Sung Si” project aimed
at fostering Korea’s traditional markets into cultural and tourist attractions. Get introduced to
traditional Korean markets full of things and people and foods!
=>“World Friends Korea” – Korea’s Overseas Volunteer Group
Learn about “World Friends Korea” – an integrated brand of Korea’s global assistance groups –
and their heart-warming efforts to help the needy around the world
=>Gwangju Design Biennale 2009
Since its founding in 1995, the Gwangju Biennale has become Asia’s representative
contemporary art biennale, providing a platform for an expanded interchange of international
contemporary art
=>Korea’s Eco-Friendly Efforts to Protect Environment
Korea is increasing its contribution to fighting climate change. Learn about Korea’s various policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions
=>Public Campaign by the Council and SK Now On-Air
A public campaign co-produced by the Council and SK Group under the theme of “Sharing and
Contribution” began airing. To view the video, click the following link:
http://www.koreabrand.go.kr/cafebbs/view.html?gid=main&bid=pnews&pid=862&page=1
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
World Students in Korea (WSK) Recruiting 2nd Batch Members
'World Students in Korea (WSK)' involves web blogging as the central activity
World Students in Korea (WSK) Recruiting 2nd Batch Members
The Presidential Council on Nation Branding (PCNB) is recruiting the second batch of members for the program ‘World Students in Korea’.
World Students in Korea aims to provide the international students in Korea with an opportunity to experience Korea in a more organized, diverse, involved manner and to promote cultural exchanges between Korea and the students’ home countries by the means of blogs (web logs) run by the students.
The 1st batch of members selected past July have been participating, as online ambassadors, in a variety of activities including the first official camp, 1-day culture tour, workshops on blogging technique, and other events.
1. Number of Members Sought:
Fifty (50)
2. Application Period:
October 5 (Mon) – October 15 (Thur) 2009
3. Eligibility
International students (i.e. those who are currently enrolled in an educational institution(s) in Korea)
Those who own and run a blog (*Those who do not are requested to open one prior to applying)
Those who speak Korean will be given preference
Those who have interest in Korea’s industries and culture
4. Tenure of Membership:
November 2009 – February 2010 (4 months)
5. Responsibilities
Open and run an individual blog upon which students are requested to post contents related to Korea
Attend various workshops, field trips and events hosted by the Council
6. Benefits
Official certificates of membership
Upon evaluation by the Council at the end of the tenure, students who have shown distinguished performance will receive rewards, both/either financial, material, honorary
Priority given in attending diverse cultural events and performances related to Korea, or those hosted by the Council
7. How to Apply
Through the Council’s official website:
Click www.koreabrand.go.kr/popup/wsk2.htm
8. Inquiries
Ms. Mi-Kyung Shin
International Cooperation Bureau, the Presidential Council on Nation Branding
mkshin@koreabrand.go.kr / tomyiris@korea.kr
02-2280-2778
Mr. Young-Seok Lee
Business and IT Bureau, the Presidential Council on Nation Branding
gqlee@koreabrand.go.kr / 02-2280-2724
Mr. Won-Kyu Im
Planning and Coordination Bureau, the Presidential Council on Nation Branding
imwonkyu@koreabrand.go.kr / 02-2280-2758
Ms. Jin-Sook Lee
International Cooperation Bureau, the Presidential Council on Nation Branding
milkyway@koreabrand.go.kr / 02-2280-2736
*** For further information on the Council, visit www.koreabrand.go.kr
World Students in Korea (WSK) Recruiting 2nd Batch Members
The Presidential Council on Nation Branding (PCNB) is recruiting the second batch of members for the program ‘World Students in Korea’.
World Students in Korea aims to provide the international students in Korea with an opportunity to experience Korea in a more organized, diverse, involved manner and to promote cultural exchanges between Korea and the students’ home countries by the means of blogs (web logs) run by the students.
The 1st batch of members selected past July have been participating, as online ambassadors, in a variety of activities including the first official camp, 1-day culture tour, workshops on blogging technique, and other events.
1. Number of Members Sought:
Fifty (50)
2. Application Period:
October 5 (Mon) – October 15 (Thur) 2009
3. Eligibility
International students (i.e. those who are currently enrolled in an educational institution(s) in Korea)
Those who own and run a blog (*Those who do not are requested to open one prior to applying)
Those who speak Korean will be given preference
Those who have interest in Korea’s industries and culture
4. Tenure of Membership:
November 2009 – February 2010 (4 months)
5. Responsibilities
Open and run an individual blog upon which students are requested to post contents related to Korea
Attend various workshops, field trips and events hosted by the Council
6. Benefits
Official certificates of membership
Upon evaluation by the Council at the end of the tenure, students who have shown distinguished performance will receive rewards, both/either financial, material, honorary
Priority given in attending diverse cultural events and performances related to Korea, or those hosted by the Council
7. How to Apply
Through the Council’s official website:
Click www.koreabrand.go.kr/popup/wsk2.htm
8. Inquiries
Ms. Mi-Kyung Shin
International Cooperation Bureau, the Presidential Council on Nation Branding
mkshin@koreabrand.go.kr / tomyiris@korea.kr
02-2280-2778
Mr. Young-Seok Lee
Business and IT Bureau, the Presidential Council on Nation Branding
gqlee@koreabrand.go.kr / 02-2280-2724
Mr. Won-Kyu Im
Planning and Coordination Bureau, the Presidential Council on Nation Branding
imwonkyu@koreabrand.go.kr / 02-2280-2758
Ms. Jin-Sook Lee
International Cooperation Bureau, the Presidential Council on Nation Branding
milkyway@koreabrand.go.kr / 02-2280-2736
*** For further information on the Council, visit www.koreabrand.go.kr
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