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Park Mingyu
Park Min-gyu (born 1968) () is a South Korean writer. Biography Park Min-gyu was born in Ulsan, a small town in southeast province in South Korea in 1968.Azalea, http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/azalea/v001/1.park.html He graduated from Chungang University. His first two novels, ''Legend of the World's Superheroes'' (Chigu yongung chonsol) and ''The Sammi Superstars' Last Fan Club'' (Sammi syuposuta oe majimak paenkullob), were both published in 2003 and earned him the Munhak Dongne Author Award and the Hankyoreh Literary Prize, respectively. His short story ''Raccoon World'' (Komawo, kwayon neoguri-ya) was included in the 2005 ''Yi Sang Literary Award Collection''.Park Min-gyu, http://hompi.sogang.ac.kr/anthony/ParkMinGyu.htm His short stories are often characterized by a sense of humor pervasive but not overwhelming throughout the text. The stories are set in the capitalized world in the global context, in which human beings are redefined less than as commercial commodity ava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Ulsan
Ulsan (), officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City is South Korea's seventh-largest metropolitan city and the eighth-largest city overall, with a population of over 1.1 million inhabitants. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north. Ulsan is the industrial powerhouse of South Korea, forming the heart of the Ulsan Industrial District. It has the world's largest automobile assembly plant, operated by the Hyundai Motor Company; the world's largest shipyard, operated by Hyundai Heavy Industries; and the world's third largest oil refinery, owned by SK Energy. In 2020, Ulsan had a GDP per capita of $65,352, the highest of any region in South Korea. Administrative divisions Ulsan is divided into four '' gu'' (districts) and one ''gun'' (county): *Buk District () * Dong District () * Jung District () * Nam District () *Ulju County () History Stone tools found at the Mugeo-dong Ok-hyeon archaeological site indicates t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chung-Ang University
Chung-Ang University (CAU; ) is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. It is widely regarded as one of the best universities in South Korea. The university operates two campuses: main campus located in Dongjak District, Seoul, and an additional campus in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. CAU consists of 16 undergraduate colleges and 16 graduate schools. Starting as a church-run kindergarten in 1916, CAU transformed into a school for female kindergarten teachers in 1922 and was granted university status in 1953. The university held its centennial in 2018. It has 33,600 undergraduates, 5,200 graduates, 700 professors and 500 more part-time teaching staff. Established in 1918, CAU has endured through the painful course of Korea's modern history, upholding its ideal of "Truth and Justice". The symbol of Central University is Blue Dragon. The blue dragon statue represents the dragon to the universe toward the outer world by ascending and ascending the earth with the dragon ble ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hankyoreh
''The Hankyoreh'' (, literally "The Korean Nation" or "One Nation") is a centre-left liberal daily newspaper in South Korea. It was established in 1988 after widespread purges forced out dissident journalists, and was envisioned as an alternative to existing newspapers, which were regarded as unduly influenced by the authoritarian government at the time. When it launched, it claimed to be "the first newspaper in the world truly independent of political power and large capital." As of 2016, it has been voted as the most trusted news organization by Korean journalists for nine consecutive years but also it is the least influential news outlet by the survey. It has online editions in English, Chinese, and Japanese. History The newspaper was originally established as ''Hankyoreh Shinmun'' () on 15 May 1988 by ex-journalists from the Dong-a Ilbo and Chosun Ilbo. At the time, government censors were in every newsroom, newspaper content was virtually dictated by the Ministry of Cultur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yi Sang Literary Award Collection
The Yi Sang Literary Award (이상문학상) is a South Korean literary award. It is one of South Korea's most prestigious literary awards, named after Yi Sang, an innovative writer in modern Korean literature. The Yi Sang Literary Award was established in 1977. It is sponsored by the Korean publisher Munhaksasangsa and has become one of the most prestigious literary awards in South Korea. Winners *1977 김승옥 Kim Seung-ok, 〈서울의 달빛 0장〉 ''The Moonlight of Seoul'' *1978 이청준 Yi Chong-Jun 〈잔인한 도시〉 ''The Cruel City'' *1979 오정희 Oh Jung-hee 〈저녁의 게임〉 ''Evening Game'' *1980 유재용 Yoo Jae-yong 〈관계〉 ''Relationship'' *1981 박완서 Park Wan-suh, 〈엄마의 말뚝〉 ''Mother’s Hitching Post'' *1982 최인호 Choi In-ho, 〈깊고 푸른 밤〉 ''Deep Blue Night'' *1983 서영은 So Yeong-eun, 〈먼 그대〉 ''Distant You'' *1984 이균영 Lee Kyun-young, 〈어두운 기억의 저편〉 ''The Other Side of Dark Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yi Sang Literary Award
The Yi Sang Literary Award (이상문학상) is a South Korean literature, South Korean literary award. It is one of South Korea's most prestigious literary awards, named after Yi Sang, an innovative writer in modern Korean literature. The Yi Sang Literary Award was established in 1977. It is sponsored by the Korean publisher Munhaksasangsa and has become one of the most prestigious literary awards in South Korea. Winners *1977 김승옥 Kim Seung-ok, 〈서울의 달빛 0장〉 ''The Moonlight of Seoul'' *1978 이청준 Yi Chong-Jun 〈잔인한 도시〉 ''The Cruel City'' *1979 오정희 Oh Jung-hee 〈저녁의 게임〉 ''Evening Game'' *1980 유재용 Yoo Jae-yong 〈관계〉 ''Relationship'' *1981 박완서 Park Wan-suh, 〈엄마의 말뚝〉 ''Mother’s Hitching Post'' *1982 최인호 Choi In-ho, 〈깊고 푸른 밤〉 ''Deep Blue Night'' *1983 서영은 So Yeong-eun, 〈먼 그대〉 ''Distant You'' *1984 이균영 Lee Kyun-young, 〈어두운 기억의 저편〉 ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hur Jin-ho
Heo Jin-ho (; born August 8, 1963) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Career Heo Jin-ho graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in philosophy and went on to study filmmaking at the Korean Academy of Film Arts. His first steps as a film director did not go unnoticed as his first short, ''For Go-chul'', was selected for the Vancouver International Film Festival. He later co-wrote the script of ''A Single Spark'' and ''Kilimanjaro''. Many of his feature films, ''Christmas in August'' (shown at the Critics' Week in Cannes in 1998), ''One Fine Spring Day'' (2001), '' April Snow'' (2005), ''Happiness'' (2007) and '' A Good Rain Knows'' (2009) are variations on Hur's favorite theme: love. Film critic Kim Ji-mi says in ''Korean Film Observatory'' magazine (No. 23), Hur "shows the outstanding talent of being able to grasp the sensitive moments of the beginning and ending of a love between a man and a woman" (p. 22). Filmography * 1993: ''For Go-chul'' (short ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kibum
Kim Ki-bum (born August 21, 1987), known mononymously as Kibum, is a South Korean actor and singer. He was a member of Super Junior. After the release of Super Junior's third studio album ''Sorry, Sorry'' in 2009, Kim announced his leave from the group to pursue his acting career. In 2015, Kim announced he ended his contract with SM Entertainment and departure from the group. Kim made his television debut in the Korean television drama, ''April Kiss'', in 2004. Life and career 1987–2005: Early life and career beginnings Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea. He has a younger sister, Kim Sae-hee, who lives with his mother. One of his cousin is an actor and model, Shin Dong-wook. At the age of ten, he moved to Los Angeles, California, United States where he attended Santa Monica High School. In 2002, he was discovered by a talent agent from South Korea and was recommended to audition for the ''Starlight Casting System'' by SM Entertainment. Kim signed a contract with SM Enter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Junior
Super Junior (; stylized in all caps), also known as SJ or SuJu, is a South Korean boy band formed by Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment in 2005. They are also dubbed by the media as the "King of Hallyu Wave" due to their prominent contributions in Korean Wave. Super Junior currently consists of 10 members, consisting of leader Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun. Originally a 12-piece group before the addition of Kyuhyun in 2006, Han Geng, Kibum and Kangin departed the band in 2011, 2015 and 2019, respectively. Super Junior launched into international recognition following the release of their best-selling single "Sorry, Sorry" in 2009, the title song of their most critically successful album, ''Sorry, Sorry''. Over the years, they have been divided into smaller groups, simultaneously targeting different music industries and audiences. The members have also individually branched out into hosting, presentin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Joo-seung
Lee Joo-seung (, born July 20, 1989) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in independent films, notably ''Shuttlecock'' (2014), and drama series such as ''Pinocchio'' (2014), '' The Producers'' (2015) and ''Happiness'' (2021). He is a cast member of the variety show '' I Live Alone'' since 2021. Early life and education Lee Joo-seung was born on July 20, 1989 in Seoul Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of ..., South Korea. He studied and graduated from the Department of Theater at the Seoil University. Filmography Film Television series Television show Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1989 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male film actors South Korean mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samseong-dong
Samseong-Dong is an affluent neighborhood or ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. The area has a large concentration of upscale shopping malls, popular restaurants and hotels such as the Ramada Seoul Hotel and the Hyatt Park Hotel. Samseong-dong is also home to some nightclubs. Apart from its nightlife, the COEX mall, the world's largest underground shopping mall, is located in Samseong-dong. It consists of a large apartment complex and a general residential area, and the 56,000-pyeong Seonjeongneung is loved as a resting place for local residents, including a walk. History *March 1, 1914 Gyeonggi-do District extension (Samseong-ri, Eonju-myeon, Gwangju-gun, Gyeonggi-do) *January 1, 1963 Merged from Gyeonggi-do to Sudo-dong, Eonju Branch Office, Seoul *May 18, 1970 Sudo-dong renamed as Cheongdam-dong *September 1, 1977 Divided from Cheongdam-dong into Samseong-dong *September 1, 1985 Samseong-dong divided into Samseong-1-dong, Samseong-2-dong Schools Samseong-1-dong *Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASIA Publishers
ASIA Publishers () is a Seoul-based book publisher best known for producing multi-volume series of translated Korean literature in bilingual format, generally at novella length and usually featuring a short biography of the author, a background of the social and historical setting of the work, and a brief collection of Korean critical response to the works. History ASIA Publishers was started in 2006, by publisher Kim Jae-Boom, publishing its first collection/magazine ''ASIA'' (Now titled ''Storytelling ASIA''),which is a quarterly magazine of Asian literature. The magazine collects and publishes short stories, poetry, recent issues in Asia, essays, and book reviews. In 2012 ASIA Publishers began publishing series of Korean fiction in both English and Korea in a 5 collection (intended) to be 7 collections eventually series intended to cover all of "early modern" (up until about the year 2000) Korean fiction. These volumes, titled the “Bi-lingual Edition Modern Korean Literature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
