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Readers Treated to a Promising Korean-American Writer"s Novel

The 29-year-old Korean-American writer Patty Kim's debut novel, 'A Cab Called Reliable', has been translated into Korean. The writer, born in Pusan but raised in the U.S. since the age of four, put her own life and feeling into 'Ahnjoo', the heroine of this novel. Contrary to the ever-popular success stories of emigration, we cannot find the resplendent 'American Dream' throughout this work. The story begins when Ahnjoo is 9 years old. Her mot…

Apr 30,1999
Japan"s NHK to Air Biography of "The Faceless Poet"

A biography of Park No Hae, who was called the 'Faceless Poet' for his continuous behind-the-scene struggles on behalf of the labor movement, will be aired by Japan's national broadcaster, NHK, on May 3, coninciding with Japan's Constitutional Day. NHK's Broadcasting Satellite Channel One will air this documentary during prime time on the holiday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., bearing the title of 'Korea's New Hope- Park: Human Beings Are the Hope'…

Apr 29,1999
Um"s Song Focus of International Music Law Suit

Polygram, an American music distribution company, on April 28 filed a lawsuit against the Taiwanese 'Rock' Record Company saying that it had illegally used Korean singer Um Jong Hwa's song 'Invitation' from her 4th record album, causing enormous financial losses. Polygram's written complaint states, 'Um signed a contract with us in March 1998 in which we soley took over all the rights to her music, but Rock has been editing her song without o…

Apr 28,1999
Arirang Symbolizes Korea

'Arirang', which is a famous traditional Korean folk song, will become a symbol to preserve domestic dance, song and legends, the government announced on April 27. Hong Soon Young, minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade with UNESCO recently agreed on conferring the 'Arirnag Prize' for masterpieces of Korean cultural remains, the ministry revealed. Korea will be supporting 30,000 dollars biannually while UNESCO decides the winner in October. …

Apr 27,1999
Arts Competition Reborn after 40 Years

The National Folk Arts Competition , which was praised for promoting hidden artists whereas some others criticized it causes nationalism, will be altering its program for the first time in 40 years. It will be revived as a new festival, eliminating the competition format, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on April 27. The annual event was established in 1958. In it's long history, it has celebrated about 400 kinds of traditional…

Apr 27,1999
KBS Unveils Spring Programs

Korea Broadcasting System(KBS) released its new spring programming schedule on April 26. A total of 26 new programs, 6 on KBS-1 TV and 20 on KBS-2TV, will be established. The key feature of the new spring lineup focuses on strengthening public interest, so information and cultural programs have been increased. Distinguishing between the KBS 1 and 2 channels is also an important point of this change. Current affairs and news programs are concen…

Apr 26,1999
A Korean Movie"s Nostalgic Power

'April is the cruelest month.' It is not the opening verse of Chaucer or Eliot but the plaintive words of Korean movie-theatre owners. Nature enthusiasts prefer spring's scenery, and students are now in the library preparing for exams, so theatres are empty. However, a Korean movie 'The Organ in My Heart' is showing strong rumblings of life. It has been drawing about 3,000 citizens, daily, at six cinemas in Seoul, and 10,000 on the weekend. T…

Apr 23,1999
Neolithic Settlement Excavated

The site of a stone age settlement was recently found. It is presumed to be the oldest such discovered site in South Korea, surpassing the one at Osan-ri in the East Sea area. Team members from the National Cultural Assets Research Institute on April 22 announced, 'After four months of excavation, begun last December, we have found remains at Munam-ri that included earthenware produced during the stone age. The dwelling site is even deepeer th…

Apr 22,1999
New Film Industry Organization Gets More and More Attention

The Motion Picture Promotion Commission (MPPC) is going to replace the Motion Picture Promotion Corporation when laws and regulations for the film industry go into effect beginning May 9. As the launch of MPPC nears, those related to the motion picture industry are speculating on who will serve as members of MPPC. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism(MOCT) sent an official letter to ask many motion picture groups to recommend candidates for MP…

Apr 21,1999
Live Performances Permitted at All Restaurants from June.

Korean citizens at last can see live performances at restaurants beginning this June. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on April 21 that live concerts will be legal at every restaurant and pub from the beginning of June. This was made possible when the Ministry decided to exclude public performers such as singers, comedians and musicians from the entertainment business employees designation. So far, people could enjoy live con…

Apr 21,1999

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