KOREA magazine [March 2010 VOL. 6 NO. 3]

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KOREA(Monthly Magazine) March 2010

COVER STORY

Discovering a nation’s cuisine means more than just eating the food. As Korean dishes gain ... (More) KOREA(Monthly Magazine) March 2010

COVER STORY

Discovering a nation’s cuisine means more than just eating the food. As Korean dishes gain an acclaim, truly appreciating this unique fare requires a closer look.



PEN & BRUSH

It’s been 46 years since poet Kim Cho-hye first made her debut. Her prolific body of work is best described by the concepts of stillness, moderation and contemplation.



PEOPLE

Korean chaehwa, or handmade silk flowers, encapsulate the essence of the pure beauty that communicates with nature. Hwang Su-ro has spent half a century dedicated to this art.


TRAVEL

Hanok, or Korean traditional houses, were popular until the 1970s. But behind an innocuous facade lies a rich history and philosophy that continues to persevere in the modern world.



MY KOREA

Is Korea heaven on Earth for shopaholics? The shopping season in Western countries doesn’t begin till the winter holidays, but here in Korea, you can find midnight shopping year-round.


SUMMIT DIPLOMACY

The G-20 Summit will descend on Seoul in November this year. Korean President Lee Myung-bak consulted with other world leaders at the World Economic Forum about the upcoming economic agenda.


GLOBAL KOREA


Korea is becoming more involved with overseas relief aid. From the government to civil groups, the nation is increasing its efforts to help less fortunate countries.


NOW IN KOREA

The hottest phrase in Korea nowadays is undeniably “girl group.” But girl group fever is more than just a trend: it’s symbolic of a cultural era that is embracing the expulsion of authoritarian ideology.
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