donga.com [english donga]: "40M Koreans Now Using Cell Phones
NOVEMBER 27, 2006 07:05
Recently, the number of cell phone users has reached the 40 million mark. This comes after 22 years of the introduction of the analogue cell phone service and 10 years after the start of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) service."
Monday, November 27, 2006
Look to Korea for future of Internet: The Independent| Korea.net News:
"Date: November 23, 2006
A major British newspaper featured Korea's world-leading Internet technology in its weekly media special edition on Saturday (Nov. 20).
In the article titled “South Korea: Look east to see the future of the Internet,” The Independent's reporter David McNeill wrote, “A tech-savvy government, the highest broadband penetration rate in the world, and a nation of restless young cyber-activists make South Korea the most fascinating media laboratory on the planet.” "
"Date: November 23, 2006
A major British newspaper featured Korea's world-leading Internet technology in its weekly media special edition on Saturday (Nov. 20).
In the article titled “South Korea: Look east to see the future of the Internet,” The Independent's reporter David McNeill wrote, “A tech-savvy government, the highest broadband penetration rate in the world, and a nation of restless young cyber-activists make South Korea the most fascinating media laboratory on the planet.” "
New English-language news site offers alternative views| Korea.net News:
"Date: November 27, 2006
The Hankyoreh, Korea's leading daily newspaper, has launched an online English edition (http://english.hani.co.kr). "
"Date: November 27, 2006
The Hankyoreh, Korea's leading daily newspaper, has launched an online English edition (http://english.hani.co.kr). "
Korean wave arrives in Central, South America| Korea.net News: "Date: November 27, 2006
Newspapers have published reports about the recent Korean culture boom, or hallyu, sweeping over East Asian countries. Though some critics claim hallyu works only in Asia, such phenomenon, however, is not solely based on the similarity or common feelings that Asians share. "
Newspapers have published reports about the recent Korean culture boom, or hallyu, sweeping over East Asian countries. Though some critics claim hallyu works only in Asia, such phenomenon, however, is not solely based on the similarity or common feelings that Asians share. "
Korea announces new IT vision| Korea.net News:
"Date: November 22, 2006
The Ministry of Information and Communication announced a new information technology (IT) vision on Monday (Nov. 20), vowing to turn Korea into the world's IT superpower. "
"Date: November 22, 2006
The Ministry of Information and Communication announced a new information technology (IT) vision on Monday (Nov. 20), vowing to turn Korea into the world's IT superpower. "
Firms ride on user-created video boom | Korea.net News: "Date: November 27, 2006
Companies are shrewdly taking advantage of the soaring popularity of Internet video sharing services, planting advertising spots in the free-of-charge videos created by users.
LG Electronics has featured its MP3 player on a series of yoga video clips made by Kim Jin-hee this month. Kim, a Sookmyung Women's University student, wears an MP3 player around her neck throughout the 3-minute clips. She has become a popular figure in the Internet community as her videos are frequently viewed at video sharing sites such as Mgoon and Tag Story. "
Companies are shrewdly taking advantage of the soaring popularity of Internet video sharing services, planting advertising spots in the free-of-charge videos created by users.
LG Electronics has featured its MP3 player on a series of yoga video clips made by Kim Jin-hee this month. Kim, a Sookmyung Women's University student, wears an MP3 player around her neck throughout the 3-minute clips. She has become a popular figure in the Internet community as her videos are frequently viewed at video sharing sites such as Mgoon and Tag Story. "
The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper: " KT aims to be a leader in TV service on internet. Broadband operator eyes Web-based television as future revenue source"
The Korea Times : Internet-Based TV Conjures Up Magical World: "... This is an imagined snap shot of Korean people’s daily lives in just five years. All the aforementioned services will be powered by the Internet protocol TV (IPTV), if all goes as planned."
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Variety.com - Korean pic has no 'Regrets' at B.O.:
"Gay-themed drama off to strong start
By DARCY PAQUET
SEOUL -- Gay-themed Korean drama 'No Regrets,' which was picked up by Fortissimo for world sales at this fall's Pusan Intl. Film Festival, is off to a strong start at the Korean box office.
Despite opening on only six screens, the low-budget film sold 12,126 tickets to gross $84,000 in its first weekend."
"Gay-themed drama off to strong start
By DARCY PAQUET
SEOUL -- Gay-themed Korean drama 'No Regrets,' which was picked up by Fortissimo for world sales at this fall's Pusan Intl. Film Festival, is off to a strong start at the Korean box office.
Despite opening on only six screens, the low-budget film sold 12,126 tickets to gross $84,000 in its first weekend."
Variety.com - South Korea starts IPTV trial:
"260 households in Seoul region to be connected to service
By DARCY PAQUET
SEOUL — South Korea moved a stop closer to its long-delayed rollout of internet protocol television (IPTV) with the start of trial services by a KT Corp.-led consortium."
"260 households in Seoul region to be connected to service
By DARCY PAQUET
SEOUL — South Korea moved a stop closer to its long-delayed rollout of internet protocol television (IPTV) with the start of trial services by a KT Corp.-led consortium."
GigaOM » Social Networking by the Numbers: "Written by Liz Gannes- Posted Wednesday, November 8 at 1:34 PM
Some interesting figures from social networking company executives here at the Web 2.0 Summit1. Cyworld and MySpace are, more than ever, heads and shoulders above the competition."
Some interesting figures from social networking company executives here at the Web 2.0 Summit1. Cyworld and MySpace are, more than ever, heads and shoulders above the competition."
Monday, November 20, 2006
TV joins campaign to promote marriage, birth | Korea.net News: "Date: November 21, 2006
TV soap operas are to join the government's campaign to promote marriage and birth.
A two-day workshop organized by the state-run Planned Population Federation of Korea and the Korean TV and Radio Writers Association began on Monday in South Chungcheong Province, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said on Monday (Nov. 20). The event aims to increase positive portrayals of marriage and birth in mass media, especially in TV dramas. "
TV soap operas are to join the government's campaign to promote marriage and birth.
A two-day workshop organized by the state-run Planned Population Federation of Korea and the Korean TV and Radio Writers Association began on Monday in South Chungcheong Province, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said on Monday (Nov. 20). The event aims to increase positive portrayals of marriage and birth in mass media, especially in TV dramas. "
INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "Some spamming can save lives
November 15, 2006 ㅡ Joo Ah-young, a 15-year-old with a mental handicap, was separated from her parents on an outing, and was missing for 15 days before the police decided to take another approach to the search. An SMS message with her photo was sent to people in Seoul and Gyeonggi province. Two days after the message was sent, a call came to the police from a security guard of a shopping mall in Dongdaemun, saying that he had found Ms. Joo. "
November 15, 2006 ㅡ Joo Ah-young, a 15-year-old with a mental handicap, was separated from her parents on an outing, and was missing for 15 days before the police decided to take another approach to the search. An SMS message with her photo was sent to people in Seoul and Gyeonggi province. Two days after the message was sent, a call came to the police from a security guard of a shopping mall in Dongdaemun, saying that he had found Ms. Joo. "
INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "Barely-clad models cause controversy at game expo
November 15, 2006 ㅡ Korea's four-day game expo Gstar 2006 ended on Sunday, with a little more exposure than its organizers had planned for. On the last day, a special event took place at the Nexon booth, involving a team of female dancers wearing bra tops. During the performance, the top of one of the dancers was pushed up, baring most of her breasts. She quickly fixed her attire, but many of the people attending the show, including minors, were quick enough to capture the moment with their digital cameras."
November 15, 2006 ㅡ Korea's four-day game expo Gstar 2006 ended on Sunday, with a little more exposure than its organizers had planned for. On the last day, a special event took place at the Nexon booth, involving a team of female dancers wearing bra tops. During the performance, the top of one of the dancers was pushed up, baring most of her breasts. She quickly fixed her attire, but many of the people attending the show, including minors, were quick enough to capture the moment with their digital cameras."
INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "Barely-clad models cause controversy at game expo
November 15, 2006 ㅡ Korea's four-day game expo Gstar 2006 ended on Sunday, with a little more exposure than its organizers had planned for. On the last day, a special event took place at the Nexon booth, involving a team of female dancers wearing bra tops. During the performance, the top of one of the dancers was pushed up, baring most of her breasts. She quickly fixed her attire, but many of the people attending the show, including minors, were quick enough to capture the moment with their digital cameras."
November 15, 2006 ㅡ Korea's four-day game expo Gstar 2006 ended on Sunday, with a little more exposure than its organizers had planned for. On the last day, a special event took place at the Nexon booth, involving a team of female dancers wearing bra tops. During the performance, the top of one of the dancers was pushed up, baring most of her breasts. She quickly fixed her attire, but many of the people attending the show, including minors, were quick enough to capture the moment with their digital cameras."
INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "[Going to the blogs]Free speech and emotional land claims
Freedom of speech, impetuous Korean netizens and the always controversial Dokdo issue converged this past week to provide fodder for the Korean blogosphere. The story began with a post at the blog 'Occidentalism' (www. occidentalism.org/) stating that one of its frequent contributors, Gerry Bevers, had been asked by the president of the university where he is employed to cease posting on the Internet his research into Korea's and Japan's claims on Dokdo/Takeshima. The request from the president evidently came after angry netizens voiced their complaints to the university concerning Bevers' assertions about flaws in Korea's historical claims to the islands"
Freedom of speech, impetuous Korean netizens and the always controversial Dokdo issue converged this past week to provide fodder for the Korean blogosphere. The story began with a post at the blog 'Occidentalism' (www. occidentalism.org/) stating that one of its frequent contributors, Gerry Bevers, had been asked by the president of the university where he is employed to cease posting on the Internet his research into Korea's and Japan's claims on Dokdo/Takeshima. The request from the president evidently came after angry netizens voiced their complaints to the university concerning Bevers' assertions about flaws in Korea's historical claims to the islands"
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "Korean Dubbing Puts Sexism in Hollywood Mouths"
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "New KTF Add Throws Political Correctness Overboard"
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "Symptoms of Terminal Spin Disease
Former prime minister Lee Hae-chan told a group of supporters of President Roh Moo-hyun on Saturday the Roh administration is the most stable in terms of system. But the government and ruling party have failed in letting the people feel it.” He said it was mortifying to be the target of so much criticism due to insufficient PR.
The government has split the post of Cheong Wa Dae PR chief into two, the chief presidential public relations secretary and presidential spokesman, and promoted the information officers of administrative agencies from level 2 or 3 officers to level 1 directors. In several meetings with the directors, the president sought to motivate them by saying “public relations reform” is crucial to becoming a world-class country.
The administration has locked the press and civil servants into one-way government propaganda, to the point where the Government Information Agency urged all public officials to protest against, explain, and file suit countering any press articles critical of the government. It also made senior bureaucrats who are either interviewed by or contribute articles to conservative newspapers file written explanations.
That is not nearly all. The president and Cabinet mi.."
Former prime minister Lee Hae-chan told a group of supporters of President Roh Moo-hyun on Saturday the Roh administration is the most stable in terms of system. But the government and ruling party have failed in letting the people feel it.” He said it was mortifying to be the target of so much criticism due to insufficient PR.
The government has split the post of Cheong Wa Dae PR chief into two, the chief presidential public relations secretary and presidential spokesman, and promoted the information officers of administrative agencies from level 2 or 3 officers to level 1 directors. In several meetings with the directors, the president sought to motivate them by saying “public relations reform” is crucial to becoming a world-class country.
The administration has locked the press and civil servants into one-way government propaganda, to the point where the Government Information Agency urged all public officials to protest against, explain, and file suit countering any press articles critical of the government. It also made senior bureaucrats who are either interviewed by or contribute articles to conservative newspapers file written explanations.
That is not nearly all. The president and Cabinet mi.."
Presidential office Web site comes under fire : National : Home:
"With repeated controversy over content, redesign in works, say sources"
"With repeated controversy over content, redesign in works, say sources"
Monday, November 13, 2006
Egyptian media praises Korea's IT culture| Korea.net News:
"Date: November 07, 2006
“Korean children learn how to use the Internet even before acquiring table manners,” Al-Ahram, the most widely circulated vernacular weekly in Egypt, said of Korea's highly penetrated information technololgy (IT) culture. "
"Date: November 07, 2006
“Korean children learn how to use the Internet even before acquiring table manners,” Al-Ahram, the most widely circulated vernacular weekly in Egypt, said of Korea's highly penetrated information technololgy (IT) culture. "
Website opens for 'Vision 2030' with animation| Korea.net News:
"Date: November 10, 2006
The Government Information Agency said Tuesday (Nov. 7) that it has opened an Internet homepage with animation to help the public have a better understanding of strategies for 'Vision 2030,' a long-term development blueprint for Korea. "
"Date: November 10, 2006
The Government Information Agency said Tuesday (Nov. 7) that it has opened an Internet homepage with animation to help the public have a better understanding of strategies for 'Vision 2030,' a long-term development blueprint for Korea. "
Ubiquitous city, buzz that is here to stay | Korea.net News:
"Date: November 07, 2006
We've heard it once, we've heard it twice -- in fact, we have heard it so many times. It seems like everybody is talking about it these days. Well, at least, those who are continually looking at advances in the field of Information Technology.
The buzzword is U-City or Ubiquitous City. So, what is the buzz all about? This article neither will give you a technical brief nor a white paper about U-City. It will just simply share, in layman's terms, U-City some aspects worth knowing and sharing. "
"Date: November 07, 2006
We've heard it once, we've heard it twice -- in fact, we have heard it so many times. It seems like everybody is talking about it these days. Well, at least, those who are continually looking at advances in the field of Information Technology.
The buzzword is U-City or Ubiquitous City. So, what is the buzz all about? This article neither will give you a technical brief nor a white paper about U-City. It will just simply share, in layman's terms, U-City some aspects worth knowing and sharing. "
Government to check Internet speed| Korea.net News:
"Date: November 08, 2006
Korean Internet service providers say that their online connection speed is 100 megabits per second (Mbps), fast enough to download a two-hour high-definition movie in about a minute.
Subscribers may suspect that the real-time connection speed is not as fast as the service provider's pledge but they could not measure the real-time speed.
To address the problem, the government plans to monitor whether the broadband operators provide the speed guaranteed in the contracts. "
"Date: November 08, 2006
Korean Internet service providers say that their online connection speed is 100 megabits per second (Mbps), fast enough to download a two-hour high-definition movie in about a minute.
Subscribers may suspect that the real-time connection speed is not as fast as the service provider's pledge but they could not measure the real-time speed.
To address the problem, the government plans to monitor whether the broadband operators provide the speed guaranteed in the contracts. "
Korea showcases e-Government excellence at Canada's GTEC| Korea.net News: "
Date: November 08, 2006
Korea's world-class e-Government has again shown its excellence in Canada.
At Canada's annual Government Technology Exhibition, known as the GTEC Week and held in Ottawa, for multifaceted learning and networking event for public sector IT professionals, Korea's e-Government showcased high-end IT technology to the world, with the help of the popular Einstein-headed humanoid robot Albert Hubo. "
Date: November 08, 2006
Korea's world-class e-Government has again shown its excellence in Canada.
At Canada's annual Government Technology Exhibition, known as the GTEC Week and held in Ottawa, for multifaceted learning and networking event for public sector IT professionals, Korea's e-Government showcased high-end IT technology to the world, with the help of the popular Einstein-headed humanoid robot Albert Hubo. "
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "Lee Sa-bi Talks About Her Big Screen Dreams
Lee Un-jeong may not be a household name, but everyone knows Lee Sa-bi. The two are in fact the same person, but the glamour model decided to return to the name she was born with to make the leap from scantily clad Playboy photographs into acting. She has already been a part of five productions including dramas and movies."
Lee Un-jeong may not be a household name, but everyone knows Lee Sa-bi. The two are in fact the same person, but the glamour model decided to return to the name she was born with to make the leap from scantily clad Playboy photographs into acting. She has already been a part of five productions including dramas and movies."
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "Samsung Sees Huge Global Interest in WiBro Technology"
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