July 23, 2015
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Your Excellency:
Here are The Korea Post notices, humor from Korean business daily and a roundup of important headlines from all major Korean-language dailies, TV and other news media this morning:
Lee Kyung-sik
Publisher-Chairman
Korea Post Media
P.S.: 1. To see the desired site, press down the Control key and click the blue URL of the media.
2. If received by a person other than the intended recipient, please kindly convey the mail to His/Her Excellency.
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The Korea Post notice:
Why is a genuine wild ginseng 10,000 times the price of a regular 6-year-old ginseng?
Find out during the tour of Hamyang, home of genuine Sansam (wild ginseng)!
Genuine Sansam is believed in Korea to have many times the medicinal efficacy of the regular ginseng, and especially to increase man’s potency of men and woman’s capacity.
This is why the price of real wild ginseng is very, very high, and even today a 100-year-old Sansam sells for tens of millions of Won while a six-year-old top-quality ginseng of the same size is available for mere several thousand Won a root at ordinary market.
According to the Academy of Korean Studies, Simmani (the wild ginseng hunter) enters the intractable mountains difficult of access by ordinary people for discovering wild ginseng from Cheoseo (end of summer [August 23 this year]) to Ipdong (beginning of winter [November 8]) and before they do this they avoid many things to keep themselves clean so that they do not ‘offend the Mountain God.’
Genuine wild ginseng is found growing only at a special spot deep in the intractable mountainous terrain denying access to man, where the humus soil is made with fallen leaves accumulated for hundreds of years and humidity is maintained at an optimal level for the rare medicinal plant in spite of the worst dry season.
Due to such particular surroundings, the wild ginseng is known to have a special medicinal efficacy good for many diseases?such as loss of energy, weak brain functions, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, diseases of the heart, and various other adult diseases.
Sansam is also known to be effective in reducing the ill effects of menopausal symptoms, mental stress, anemia, ageing of the eyes, metabolism, strengthening of the immunity system, controlling the growth of cancerous cells and lowering the sugar level of the blood. The Saponin content in Sansam is believed to keep the Cholesterol at an optimal level and help the creation of clean blood--thus helping the prevention of hypertension. The Malton content in in the genuine wild ginseng is known to be good for recovery from fatigue and prevention of the ageing of the body.
A very rare opportunity for the Excellencies to learn the truth about genuine wild ginseng:
The Korea Post is organizing a tour of the Hamyang County for the ambassadors and spouses in a one-night-two day program to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2015 Hamyang International Wild Ginseng Festival on Thursday 30th-Friday 31st, July 2015. KTX VIP Train will be used.
Excellencies might not wish to miss this rare opportunity as it has come for the first time in 12 years.
For more details and photos, please visit /news/view.html?section=161&category=181&no=1004.
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Today’s humor:
Hankuk Kyungje
Fantastic Memories
Two guys relaxing in the bar after a stressful day were discussing their fantastic memories.
“I can remember my first birthday,” said the first guy.
The second guy snorted and replied. “You think that’s something? I can remember going to a party with my father and coming home with my mother!”
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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
S. Korea Economy Grows 0.3% in Second Quarter
The South Korean economy grew merely zero-point-three percent in the second quarter from the previous three months.
Presidential Chief of Staff, Ruling Party Chairman, Prime Minister Discuss Reform
Hong Kong Travel Representatives to Visit S. Korea to Promote Tourism
17th Creative Economy Center to Integrate IT with Hanjin's Logistics
Gov't to Tighten Loan Regulations to Curb Household Debt
S. Korea Economy Grows 0.3% in Second Quarter
FSC Gives Preliminary Approval for Hana-KEB Merger
VOA: Diplomats in N. Korea Banned from Publications Critical of Dear Leader
Two Koreas to Discuss August 15 Joint Events in Gaeseong
Pyongyang's Missile Launch Pad Extension Signals Possible October Tension
N. Korea Demands Return of Cultural Property from Japan
Mitsubishi Materials Hopes to Apologize to British, Dutch, Australian POWs
US Special Envoy to Visit S. Korea, China, Japan to Discuss N. Korean Nukes
Experts Discuss Multicultural Family Policies at Gov't Forum
Subcommittee Passes Bill to Repeal Statute of Limitations for Murder
Ex-PM Denies Receiving Funds in First Preliminary Hearing
June Tourism Drops 41% Amid MERS Outbreak
German Diplomat in N. Korea Among Passengers
Seoul Returns Silla period Buddha Statue to
Location Tracking Device for Dementia Patients to be Developed
Agricultural Ministry to Lift Ban on Livestock Movement
Typhoon Nangka to Affect Korean Peninsula Friday
Choo Shin-soo Becomes 1st Asian to Hit for the Cycle in MLB
Korean Ex-FIFA Vice President Considering Run for Football President
Choi Woon-jeong Wins First LPGA Victory
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
S. Korea's Q2 economic growth slows on MERS, drought fallout
South Korea's economic growth slowed in the second quarter as the country was hit hard by the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and the worst drought in a century, central bank data showed Thursday.
S. Korean civic group visits N.K. for talks on joint anniversary
A South Korean civic group visited North Korea on Thursday to discuss preparations for a joint event for the 70th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule.
Hyundai, Kia to sponsor PyeongChang Winter Olympics
South Korea's two largest automakers signed on as sponsors for its first Winter Olympic Games on Thursday.
SK Innovation swings to profit on higher margins
SK Innovation Co., South Korea's top oil refiner, said Thursday it swung to a profit in the second quarter on better refining margins and stock valuation gains from a recent rebound in oil prices.
S. Korea to actively support civilian inter-Korean exchanges
South Korea will seek to improve strained inter-Korean ties by further encouraging its civilian groups to increase exchanges with North Korea, a Unification Ministry official said Thursday.
S. Korean civic group visits N.K. for talks on joint anniv..
Supervisory panel calls for upgr..
S. Korea to actively support civilian inter-Korean exchang..
N. Korea upgrades long-range missile launch facil..
Hyundai, Kia to sponsor PyeongChang Winter Olympics
SK Innovation swings to profit on higher margins
S. Korea's Q2 economic growth slows on MERS, drough..
SK hynix net soars 64.5 pct in Q2
Korean film 'Assassination' opens strong
Hyundai, Kia to sponsor PyeongChang Winter Olympics
'Veteran': Thrilling, comical action..
Actress Jun Ji-hyun expecting baby early next year
Actor Kim Woo-bin in relationship with actress Shin Mina
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
Oh to head key UN body
Oh Joon, Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations, will assume the presidency of a key U.N. body o...
KH's CEO to head foreign language newspapers body
The Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea has appointed Lee Young-man, CEO of the Korea...
Professor arrested over illegal impotency drugs
A university professor who allegedly sold dietary supplements he illegally made to treat male impo...
`NK may fire long-range missile'
North Korea has almost completed extension work at a long-range missile launching pad near its border with China, according to military sources Wednesday.
Controversy persists over NIS scandal
The ruling and opposition parties have given contrasting reactions to allegations that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) spied on citizens in 2012 durin...
Pesticide-soda case lacks evidence
Questions have been raised as to whether an elderly woman arrested by police for allegedly killing...
Hanjin to nurture logistic startups in Incheon
Hanjin Group will invest 159 billion won ($137.9 million) to nurture startups specializing in logistics, aircraft maintenance and automotive materials in Inch...
KOC head under embezzlement probe
The prosecution has launched an investigation into Korean Olympic Committee (KOC) President Kim Ju...
AmorePacific declares war on fakes
AmorePacific, the nation’s No.1 cosmetics maker, has declared war on counterfeit goods of its smas...
Pernod Ricard launches low-alcohol spirit drink
Pernod Ricard has launched a low-alcohol spirit drink here, targeting female customers.
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
Hanjin innovation center to support smart shipping
South Korea’s Hanjin Group and the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning opened a new creative economy innovatio...
Lawmakers push bill to remove statute of limitation for murder
Lawmakers are pushing to abolish the time limit for murder cases in an effort to prevent those ...
‘Konglish’ floods into apartment brand names
Jason Yu, who owns an apartment unit in Gangnam, Seoul, was confused when he recently received ...
Ha Jung-woo brings romance to dark era in ‘Assassination’
Ha Jung-woo has never been an actor to turn down a challenge. Actor Ha Jung-woo. Ahn Hoon/The...
Apple under pressure even after record profi...
Apple Inc., after posting its best fiscal third-quarter profit ever, is facing fresh questions over wheth...
Rural life
The number of urban households moving to rural areas increased by a whopping 36 times over t...
Devotion to work
Asked by a reporter last week whether she would run in next April’s parliamentary election,...
LG lures premium customers with dual-load washing machine
South Korean tech giant LG Electronics rolled out a new washing machine, dubbed the Tromm Twin ...
‘Global Korean start-ups getting faster, smarter’
Korea’s modern start-ups are taking a marked turn from their predecessors. Instead of basking ...
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DongA Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)
N. Korea expands ’67-meter missile launch facility’
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Why is Trump so popular in U.S. Republican presidential race?
Why is Donald Trump, a U.S. Republican contender for the 2016 presidential election and real estate tycoon, enjoying tremendous popularity despite a series of his controversial remarks? His presidential bid seemed to be...
Jeon Hyeok-jin, new hope for Korean men’s badminton
Jeon Hyeok-jin is new hope for badminton men’s singles that had been deemed the weakest in Korea’s national badminton team. At the Universiad Competition in Gwangju that ended on July 14, Jeon grabbed surprising two...
Former FIFA VP Chung Mong-joon runs for FIFA Presidency
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Russian-born billionaire to spend $100 million on search for aliens
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Korean War UN veterans to receive highest medal of honor
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Controversies over N. Korean leader’s call for ‘highest-level’ talks
Ki Sung-yueng, Son Heung-min as promising Korean soccer players
New year’s wishes change over time
Samsung’s mobile phone beats Apple to top ACSI
Actor Lee Jung-jae reported to be in a relationship with Daesang heiress
N. Korean leader shows willingness to hold inter-Korean summit
U.S. military base in Yongsan bans civilian drones, model aircrafts
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
N. Korea 'Planning New Long-Range Missile Launch'
North Korea is apparently extending a rocket launch pad from a height of 50 m to 67 m in preparation for another long-range missile test. A military source said the North began work in late 2013 to extend the launch pad in Tongchangri. >> Full Text
Rumors Send LG Shares on Rollercoaster Ride
LG Electronics shares went on a rollercoaster ride on Wednesday on rumors that Google was set to acquire a significant stake in the Korean consumer electronics maker. Rumors spread that Google was set to acquire a 35-percent stake in LG Electronics worth around W2.5 trillion in after-hours trading. >> Full Text
Most People to Take Vacation in Early August
Many people are expected to take a vacation between Aug. 1 and 7 this summer, according to a survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. >> Full Text
N. Korean Hackers Get Access to 'Unbeatable' Tools
Japan Keeps Pushing Dokdo Land Grab Ambitions
Shanghai to Stop Tourists Getting Korean Driving Licenses
How to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay During the Summer Months
Athletes of Gwangju Universiade Invited to Luncheon at Cheong Wa Dae
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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)
'Defense mafia' creates corruption in all three branches of the military
Analysts say the military’s insular and hierarchical culture lends itself to corruption
Numerous cases of defense industry corruption have come to light since the November launch of a joint investigative team on the issue. With the team planning to continue its investigations through the end of 2015, it is still too early to determine how many more cases will be uncovered. But the ones that have emerged to date are already drawing major criticism from the public.
Pres. Park announces reforms in four major areas
On July 21, President Park Geun-hye announced that reforms in the four areas of the public sector, labor, finance, and education were the primary task of her administration for the second half of the year and indicated her resolve to carry these out. With the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak all but over and the administration‘s grip on the ruling party tightening, Park seems intent on introducing major reforms to achieve some results in the second half of her term. .
NIS hacking targeted South Korean nationals in China
The National Intelligence Service’s chief target after purchasing a remote control system (RCS) program from the Italian security firm Hacking Team was an unspecified number of South Korean nationals in China, it has been alleged. The allegations of hacking against South Korean nationals - which is illegal even when they are overseas - is making a prosecutors’ investigation appear increasingly likely. .
In defense white paper, Japan again claims Dokdo as its territory
Once again, the Japanese government described Dokdo as its “sovereign territory” in its annual defense white paper. While denouncing China’s military action, Japan attempted to explain security initiatives being pursued by the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, such as exercising the right to collective self-defense and strengthening its alliance with the US. .
[Reportage] Area around the DMZ still strewn with 600,000 dangerous landmines
After a cluster of anti-tank and anti-personnel mines were discovered near a village in the Civilian Control Zone (CCZ) in the city of Paju in Gyeonggi Province more than 50 years after they were laid, some are asking how much longer unconfirmed minefields around the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) are going to be ignored. The area around the DMZ, which has been virtually untouched for decades, is regarded as an ecological treasure trove, attracting around two million tourists each year. .
After 20 arduous years, an ‘angel’ leaves S. Korea as a mere 'illegal alien'
It was 8:55 pm on July 19 at Incheon International Airport when the doors closed on Air Asia flight Z2085 bound for Manila, and the announcement said that the fuselage was separating from Gate 117. That was when Roger, 51, a Filipino worker in South Korea, finally breathed a sigh of relief. As the plane took off, the fear of South Korean immigration that had terrorized him both waking and sleeping since his twenties, faded just like the runway far below.
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JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)
Dead NIS agent wasn’t on hacking team: Source
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who was found dead on Saturday in the middle of a controversy over whether the agency snooped on ordinary Koreans was not part of its hacking team, according to an intelligence source on Wednesday. An official well-informed about NIS affairs said...
Gov’t gets tough on mounting household debt
A coalition of the country’s finance ministry, financial regulator and the central bank announced a new set of measures on Wednesday aimed…
North’s new missile might be able to reach U.S.
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Leaked images show boosted S6
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German website All About Samsung…
DSME execs say they’ll go down with the ship
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Hanjin Group opens last creative economy center
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Ruling party works to rally supporters
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Hacking case sparks mobile device paranoia
After revelations that the nation’s top spy agency used Italian hacking programs to eavesdrop on mobile devices, high-ranking officials and politicians…
Association for foreign language newspapers is launched
Korea Herald CEO Lee Young-man was elected the first president of the Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea on Wednesday.…
New duty-free shops to open early
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister for the Economy Choi Kyung-hwan said the government will allow four new duty-free stores to open…
Won rallies, stocks droop on foreign news
The benchmark Kospi edged down on Wednesday after strong selling by foreign investors. The index finished at 2,064.73, a fall of 0.91 percent from a day earlier.…
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Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/)
Rice falls out of top 10 in big box retailer sales
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Renault Samsung to scrap seniority-based wage system for the first time am..
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LG to launch ‘innovative’ Tromm Twin Wash
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Social integration body for labor market reform to be set up in Assembly
A consultative body for social integration will be established at the National Assembly in order to push forward the government’s ongoing labor market reform. The bod.. ...07.22 17:30
Telecom firms eyeing multimedia and AR services
On July 22, KT delivered a hologram lecture to highlight the relation between fine art and science using human bodies in well-known Western paintings at Dongdaemun K-L.. ...07.22 17:24
Samsung BioLogics vows to create another success story in bio
Kim Tae-han, president of Samsung BioLogics, expressed confidence about Samsung’s new growth engine, the bio business. Ahead of the meeting with heads of Samsung affi.. ...07.22 16:52
Retailers’ clearance sales in full swing
A string of clearance sales events have been held in South Korea to reinvigorate the South Korean retail industry hit by a double whammy of a prolonged downturn and ou.. ...07.22 14:38
POSCO ICT to export micro-grid technology to Canada
POSCO ICT, an ICT and engineering technology solutions provider, would join hands with the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to export its own micro-grid techno.. ...07.22 14:21
Netmarble seeks to acquire US game company Superstar Games
A South Korean mobile game publisher Netmarble Games is set to wrap up its acquisition of a North American game developer as early as this week. According to sources.. ...07.22 11:24
Gov’t collects $4bn more tax from Jan-May from a year ago
The tax revenue collected by the South Korean government came to 10.9 trillion won ($nine billion) in the January-May period this year, up six trillion won year-on-yea.. ...07.22 11:16
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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/)
Japan Condemns China's Ambitions at Sea, Yet Insists Dokdo Is Japanese Territory for the Eleventh Year
The Japanese government strongly criticized China's expansion at sea in its defense white paper, and for the eleventh year repeated the provocation that Dokdo ···
[Editorial] Why Does President Park Remain Silent on the Alleged Hacking by the NIS??
President Park Geun-hye has remained silent for over two weeks since the National Intelligence Service's hacking scandal surfaced. During yesterday's c···
Lee Myung-bak & Park Geun-hye's 'Swamp of Bad Politics,' Will This Be the 'Lost Decade'?
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Urgent Additional Order Right before the Election: Why? Who Is the 'Boss' behind the Hacking Operation?
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[Exclusive] Nation Suffers a Deficit, Yet Government Increases 'Tax-Free and Tax-Cut Items'
In the past three years, the Park Geun-hye government newly established twenty-two new tax-free and tax-cut items contributing to an annual decrease in tax reve···
?[NIS Hacking Scandal] NIS Agent's Suicide Note, 'My Excessive Desire to Do the Work Well...'
A senior agent in his forties who had overseen the cyber security field at the National Intelligence Service (NIS) for a long time took his own life. He left be···
[Editorial] Concerns over a Runaway Abe, Ramming Through the Enactment of the Right to Collective Self-Defense
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President Park Uses the Ruling Party to Pardon Chaebol Owners
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The Korea Economic Daily (http://english.hankyung.com/)
Weaker Won against U.S. Dollar Welcomed by Exporters
As the won-dollar exchange rate moved up at a rapid clip, the rate has approached to a record-high level of 1,160 won per dollar. In Seoul's foreign exchange market, the won-dollar currency rate was closed on July 21 at 1,158.30 won, up 0.54 percent (6.20 won) from the previous day. This is the high...
Samsung Electronics Grabs 26.8% Share in Global Smartphone Market in 2Q
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Hyundai Motor to Decide on Its First-ever Interim Dividend Payout
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Samsung Electronics to Pay 14.2 Bil. Won Incentives to 103 Subcontractors
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Jeju Air Enjoys Record-high First Half Results
Jeju Air achieved a record-high operating profit of 28.8 billion won in the first half of this year. The low-cost airline released its preliminary first-half results on July 22. It posted sales of 286.9 billion won in the first half of this year, up 22 percent year on year, with its
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AJU Business Daily (http://eng.ajunews.com/korea)
Urban farm to open July 23
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S. Korea mulls declaration of end of MERS crisis amid easing public fears
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Towering striker Kim Shin-wook joins in national team coach Stielike's roster for East Asian Cup
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A 350-meter-long water slide in Seoul
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Actress Kim Hee-jung plays Corporal Park Dong-hyuk's mother in 'Battle of Yeonpyeong'
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ETNEWS (http://english.etnews.com/)
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The Korea Post notices:
Proudly introduce the traditional foods of your country:
I am pleased to inform Your Excellency that The Korea Post is publishing a Special Report in all its five media units (two in Korean and three in English) to introduce the regular food table of each country.
This is in preparation for the Grand Exhibition of Food Tables of the World to be shown to over half a million people expected to visit the 2015 Namyangju Slow Life Planet Festival on October 8-17, 2015.
Please email to edt@koreapost.com a copy of the regular Food Table of your country for publication in The Korea Post and also at the Exhibition Center of the 2015 Namyangju Festival for a duration of 10 days.
In Korea, the table normally consists of a bowl of rice, a bowl of guk (watery soup), a bowl of Jjigae (stew), a dish of roast fish, a dish of Namul (seasonal greens) and a number of other dishes (small pancakes, steamed eggs, fried bean curds, jelly, etc.). The number of bowls and dishes differ depending on the financial status of the family and on the different occasions. On such festive occasions as Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Autumn Full Moon Festival), the number of foods and variety are much larger than at normal time, and each has a specific food item that must not be left out, eg., Ddeokguk (rice cake soup) on the New Year’s Day and Songpyeon (stuffed small rice cake in a half-moon shape. (Please call 010-5201-1740 for further details.)
Send your news releases and feedback:
Send the Embassy news releases to edt@koreapost.com for publication by all its five media units, including one Korean (www.koreapost.co.kr) and one English (www.koreaposst.com) Internet dailies, which are updated real-time. (Call 010-5201-1740 for further details.)