On March 4, 2014, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) had the dedication ceremony of a 433MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Chihuahua, Mexico in its first power plant project in Latin America. KEPCO has built the Norte II gas-fired combined cycle power plant in a consortium with Samsun
Ambassador Dusan Bella of the Slovak Republic hosted a meeting of the travel company representatives and journalists at the Slovak Embassy in Seoul on the afternoon of April 15, 2014.Attending the meeting, among other guests, were Publisher-Chairman Lee Kyung-sik of The Korea Post, Vice President Le
Introducing famed Telish wines of BulgariaAmbassador Petar Andonov of the Republic of Bulgaria in Seoul hosted a Bulgarian Wine-tasting Party at his Embassy in Hannam-dong, Seoul on the evening of April 16, 2014 with the attendance of many Korean business leaders, civic figures and media representat
At the Yeongam County of Jeollanamdo on April 5, 2014, ambassadors of the Slovak Republic, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Timor Leste, Turkey and Venezuela and the deputy head of mission of Vietnam, with their spouses, were the important foreign envoys accompanying ‘King Geunchog
On the occasion of the 2014 Dangjin Gijisi Tug-of-War Culture FestivalAmbassadors of Sri Lanka, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Tunisia, Guatemala, Colombia, Turkey, Poland, Serbia (CDA) and El Salvador (CDA) and other senior diplomats of Ukraine, the Lao Republic, Jordan and Viet
SK Hynix Inc. (www.skhynix.com) recently announced that it has developed the world’s first highest density 128GB module based on 8Gb DDR4 using its advanced 20nm class technology.This module has double density compared to existing 64GB by taking advantage of TSV (Through Silicon Via) technology. Thi
Oak Room, Millennium Seoul Hilton’s traditional English-style bar, is pleased to announce the return of the immensely popular BBQ Happy Hour. The outdoor terrace will reopen in early May, so diners can enjoy barbecued meats and unlimited drinks al fresco. Every evening (except Sundays and national h
Kalbajar, the region of 1936 square km and locating outside of the Nagorno Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, was occupied by Armenian armed forces after the long battles on April 2, 1993. As a result of the occupation, 511 peaceful residents were killed, 321 were taken captive or became missing, and 58
The Dangjin City, one and half hour’s run from Seoul, hosts the world’s largest tug-of-war festival for four days on April 11-14, 2014 with the participation of a total of over 300,000 visitors from all parts of the Republic of Korea and various foreign countries.Origin of the Dangjin Gijisi Tug-of-
Dr. Kim In-Chul was inaugurated on Feb. 25, 2014 as the 10th president of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) at its Seoul Campus. He succeeded President Park Chul who had successfully fulfilled his term of office.At the inaugural ceremony, newly inaugurated President Kim made an impressive
The Garden Club of Seoul hosted a Live Flower Arrangement Exhibition at the Raemian Gallery in Seoul on April 3, 2014, where on display were a total of live flower arrangement works created by spouses of the ambassadors of 16 member countries of the Seoul Diplomatic Corps (SDC). ▲First-term Chairper
The Garden Club of Seoul hosted a Live Flower Arrangement Exhibition at the Raemian Gallery in Seoul on April 3, 2014, where on display were a total of live flower arrangement works created by spouses of the ambassadors of 16 member countries of the Seoul Diplomatic Corps (SDC).▲First-term Chairpers
Ambassadors of Slovakia, Chile, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Vietnam, Turkey and Austria, visited the Gwangyang City of Jeollanam-do, mostly accompanied by their spouses, on March 22, 2014 to attend the 17th Gwangyang International Apricot Culture Festival. (List of visitors at the end of this article.) ▲Mayo
A 530,799-square-meter city urban park, a landmark project of Busan municipality, is scheduled to open before the end of the first half of 2014 at the latest after three years of construction works.It was in August 2011 that ground was broken for the construction of the Busan Grand Park located at t
The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Korea and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) hosted a photo exhtition entitled “Azerbaijan Realities” at the Obama Hall at the Seoul Campus of HUFS on March 12, 2014.▲From left, foreground: Ambassadors Duishonkul Chotonov of Kyrgy
Located in a blessed region with vast agricultural plains and the sea, Dangjin City of Mayor Lee Cheol-Hwan produces the largest quantity of rice and other agricultural products in Korea and it serves as a transportation hub with the port, railway and an expressway that allows transport to the Seoul
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's largest carmaker, made official presentation of its Intrado fuel-cell concept vehicle that showcases the brand's new design language and technology that found its way into production vehicles down the line at the Geneva Motor Show that opened on March 8. 2014 in Swit
Fashion seems to have recently become one major yardstick for judging a country’s competitiveness in the areas of manufacturing, consumption, and trend-setting when a growing government policy accent being placed on development of fashion as one of the creative industries.In recent years, Korean cul
The Ansan City is hosting the 10th annual Ansan International Street Festival 2014 at the Ansan Arts Center in Ansan City on the southern outskirts of Seoul on May 3-5, 2014 for three days from Saturday through Monday.Held on the theme of “Happy Encounter on the Street,” the Festival has many intere
On the occasion of the World Water Day (WWD) 2014, the United Nations (UN) in close coordination with its member states and other relevant stakeholders is collectively bringing its attention to the water-energy nexus, particularly addressing inequities, especially for the 'bottom billion' who live i