The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines was named the most outstanding during a recent meeting hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and attended by KCC directors and cultural promotion officials stationed all over the world. The meeting was held on March 4–7 at the Korean Culture and Information Service in...
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The world’s filmmaking giants gather in ‘Made in Asia’
There are two versions of “Made in Asia”—one a book (now an ebook) and the other a forum. It is both a compilation and a yearly business conference of like-minded individuals tackling the market trends in at least 14 filmmaking capitals in Asia—China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Thailand, Vietnam,...
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Two days and one night in BTS Country
An overnight stay in South Korea might sound more like a layover than an actual vacation. But it was what made a recent trip to Seoul with my sister Kristine, our first together overseas, unique and memorable. Being the well-travelled one of two siblings, Kristine had been to South Korea thrice this year alone. Our...