Sunchon National University President Lee Byung-woon and Mokpo National University President Song Ha-cheol pose for a photo after signing an agreement to merge by March 2026 Historic department store reimagined as cafe in Mokpo; Heritage site hosting boundary-challenging exhibition in Daejeon; Vinyl sanctuary in Seoul Historic department store reimagined as cafe in Mokpo Travelers exploring southern South Korea may want to add the newly opened Cafe Hwashin Chainstore to their itinerary This grand cafe is housed in a historic building that was originally the Hwashin Department Store built in 1935 during the Japanese colonial era visitors are greeted by two towering columns that reflect the grandeur of the former department store 15 and has already become a popular weekend destination Near the entrance is an informational display about the building’s transformation from the original Hwashin Department Store to its current iteration as Cafe Hwashin Chainstore The cafe’s interior exudes a sophisticated charm reminiscent of a hotel lobby with curtains draped over high windows that amplify the hotel-like feel The cafe’s signature drink is the 1990 Hwashin Cream Latte a modern take on Vienna coffee featuring a rich cream topping Dessert options include tiramisu and chestnut cake Cafe Hwashin Chainstore is open daily from 9 a.m Heritage site hosting boundary-challenging exhibition a cultural space in Daejeon that opened in 2023 is a restored heritage site with a 100-year legacy one of the best-known German contemporary artists challenges traditional artistic boundaries If you crave visual art that spurs the imagination Myths and Other Questions” at Heredium is the one Lupertz's work is a groundbreaking exploration of the interplay between abstraction and figuration In paintings described as "dithyrambs," the ancient Greek hymns to the god Dionysus Lupertz achieves a fusion of seemingly opposing elements that blur the boundary between figurative and abstract art The cultural space is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays The cultural space itself is also worth visiting as a historical site it was used as an office by the Japanese government in projects of colonial exploitation now one of the city's most buzzing nightlife districts a new wave of restaurants and bars has been drawing crowds of the city's most discerning patrons VIBD BLVD stands out for those seeking the pulse and thrum of analog sound Located steps from Samgakji Station on Subway Line No the venue requires keen eyes to spot -- it's tucked away on the second floor of one of the area's characteristic paint-chipped low-rises A weathered concrete stairwell leads to an orange metal gate beyond which visitors are beckoned by the unmistakable thump of bass and the scratch of needle on vinyl the walls are lined floor to ceiling with LPs Its bare-bones aesthetic -- concrete ceiling wooden tables and strict four-persons-per-table limit -- directs the focus where it belongs: The DJ booth positioned within arm's length of the bar seats where vintage tracks endlessly spin into the night The groove-laden soundtrack leans heavily into funk and Japanese-inspired "city pop" from the 1970s and '80s with contemporary favorites making occasional appearances While the DJ maintains strict curatorial control -- each table is limited to two requests with additional selections earned through orders -- they occasionally indulge offbeat choices Prince's rock anthem "Purple Rain" found its way into the mix an out-of-left-field pick that melded seamlessly with the evening's retro vibes The menu matches the minimalist approach: butter popcorn (9,000 won) and a careful selection of standards -- draft beer a cranberry-based concoction dubbed the VIBD Signature offers an inspired addition to the classics -- as seats fill quickly in this vinyl sanctuary sip and spoon: 3 spots to recharge this weekend Pinkfong Baby Shark pop-up store and action painting studio Discover Seoul's hidden spots and the stories they hold As Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea officially pledged to establish a national medical school in Jeollanam-do there are growing calls for the integration of Mokpo University and Suncheon University there are also concerns that the "two-campus system" being promoted after the integration could become an obstacle to the establishment of the national medical school Candidate Lee Jae-myung announced his pledge in the Honam area on the 24th and promised to "establish national medical schools in Jeollanam-do the only metropolitan local government without medical schools where medical schools have disappeared due to the closure of Seonam University." "The issue of Jeonnam National Medical School should have been decided on a university last year," he said "We need to quickly decide on one and submit it to the government." This is interpreted as a statement reflecting the political demand for the establishment of a new medical school centered on a unified integrated university and Suncheon National University immediately welcomed the plan and reaffirmed their strategy to attract national medical schools based on integrated universities in accordance with the basic agreement signed in November last year Recognizing the reality that it is difficult to meet the government's criteria for screening the establishment of medical schools alone the two universities agreed to launch a national university of scale and competitiveness through integration But the problem is the operation plan of the university Jeollanam-do Province and both universities are currently planning a "two-campus system" in which campuses and university hospitals are placed on both Mokpo University (west region) and Suncheon University (east region) Although the plan considers balanced regional development the Ministry of Education and politicians are known to prefer a single campus system due to efficiency It is pointed out that as national medical schools require huge budgets and professional manpower the operation of multiple campuses is likely to act as a burden in the process of promotion as it is necessary to quickly and strongly foster "one national medical school" in order to revive the purpose of candidate Lee Jae-myung's pledge most of the government-level university establishments or large-scale investments are based on a single headquarters system as a basic principle There are also voices of concern in the community "Integration is necessary to attract medical schools but considering the quality of education and policy direction a single campus-centered operation will be more realistic," a university official said "Mokpo University and Suncheon University should be integrated but medical schools should focus on one side." "The policy of establishing a national medical school through an integrated university remains unchanged," but added "We will carefully decide on specific campus deployment and operation plans taking into account both the government's policy direction and regional reality." ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool The best players will come together to compete for points and enhance their rankings on their way to the Finals GET ALL THIS.Stream free live sport events Lu Guangzu of China hits a return during the men's singles semifinal match against Lee Cheuk Yiu of China's Hong Kong at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Lee Cheuk Yiu of China's Hong Kong hits a return during the men's singles semifinal match against Lu Guangzu of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Lu Guangzu (R) of China hits a return during the men's singles semifinal match against Lee Cheuk Yiu of China's Hong Kong at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Lee Cheuk Yiu of China's Hong Kong reacts during the men's singles semifinal match against Lu Guangzu of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Zhang Chi/Cheng Xing (L) compete during the mixed doubles Semifinal match between Zhang Chi/Cheng Xing of China and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei (R) compete during the mixed doubles Semifinal match between Zhang Chi/Cheng Xing of China and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Zhang Chi/Cheng Xing (Front) compete during the mixed doubles Semifinal match between Zhang Chi/Cheng Xing of China and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei (L) celebrate after the mixed doubles Semifinal match between Zhang Chi/Cheng Xing of China and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Zhang Chi(L)/Cheng Xing compete during the mixed doubles Semifinal match between Zhang Chi/Cheng Xing of China and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Zhang Chi(R)/Cheng Xing reacts during the mixed doubles Semifinal match between Zhang Chi/Cheng Xing of China and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei (R) celebrate after the mixed doubles Semifinal match between Zhang Chi/Cheng Xing of China and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Kim Ga-eun (L) of South Korea reacts during the women's singles semifinal match against Lin Hsiang Ti of Chinese Taipei at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Lin Hsiang Ti of Chinese Taipei hits a return during the women's singles semifinal match against Kim Ga-eun of South Korea at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Kim Ga-eun of South Korea competes during the women's singles semifinal match against Lin Hsiang Ti of Chinese Taipei at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Kim Ga-eun of South Korea reacts during the women's singles semifinal match against Lin Hsiang Ti of Chinese Taipei at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo The world’s first SMR Ship Research Institute has been opened by South Korea’s Mokpo National University aiming to become a global hub for SMR ship research and education The launch ceremony was attended by more than 100 people including the President of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) Joo-ho Hwang; the Director of the Ship & Offshore Plant Research Institute (SOPRI) Ki-yong Hong; and the Acting President) of Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KIET) Also present were representatives of global shipyards such as Samsung Heavy Industries and HD Hyundai Mipo as well as members of international classification societies including the American Bureau of Shipping and representatives and related parties from shipbuilding and marine industry companies and organisations all ships will be required to use only carbon-free fuels in accordance with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) convention under the UN “With such strong marine environmental regulations ships that use carbon-free fuels and utilise advanced new technologies are in demand and small modular reactor (SMR) ship technology in particular is attracting attention as a core technology for the future marine industry.” The university said it had established the SMR Ship Research Institute in order to proactively respond to these demands “to build a cooperative network with domestic and international organisations and companies and international classification societies and to conduct full-scale research.” the research centre will work closely with KHNP and international shipping companies to develop and commercialise SMR ship technology and train professional manpower In his welcoming speech Mokpo National University President Song Ha-cheol said: “We plan to develop and operate a world-class curriculum … We will secure future eco-friendly ship technology through the SMR Ship Research Institute and strive to develop into a global hub for SMR ship research and education.” which constitutes the second part of the event several presentations were made by experts related to SMR ship technology KHNP President Hwang Joo-ho gave a presentation on the topic of SMR an energy innovation solution for the future of humanity’ where competition to secure energy resources is intensifying and dependence on foreign countries is intensifying is facing threats to energy security,” he said “Innovative energy supply methods are needed to actively respond to the changing global energy market environment SMR can play an important role in accelerating carbon neutrality  Kang Hee-jin from SOPRI gave a presentation on the topic of 2050 NET ZERO eco-friendly ship technology “In order to localise SMR propulsion ships localisation technology for the electric propulsion system that converts electricity generated from nuclear power into propulsion is essential,” he noted Director of the new SMR Ship Research Institute “The opening ceremony and forum of the SMR Ship Research Institute demonstrate our university’s strong will to take a leap forward in the future maritime industry.” He added: “We will open and strive to become a cradle for nurturing global talent in SMR ship research.” Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the Progressive Media network. © Business Trade Media International Limited. All Rights Reserved 2025 This website had been designed to be as accessible as possible to all and is certified by the WCAG 2.0 standard (Level AA) ** Best viewed with Chrome Version 76 up ** Mokpo National University President Song Ha-cheol poses for a photo with Jeonnam State University Acting President Jang Heon-beom on Dec 27 while holding the merger plan the universities submitted to the Ministry of Education An auto consultant who achieved accumulated sales of 4,000 units in Kia and acquired the title of "Grand Master" came out of the Mokpo branch Kia announced on the 29th that Seo Sang-bae achieved 4,000 cumulative sales and became a "grandmaster." The Grand Master is an honor only given to excellent auto consultants who have achieved accumulated sales of 4,000 units in Kia joined Kia in 1992 and has consistently accumulated performance on the sales front for 33 years selling 121 units annually and 4,001 units cumulative Kia presented a plaque and reward vehicle to Seo Sang-bae "I start my day looking forward to meeting with new customers every morning I thank my customers for trusting me and supporting me with repurchases and recommendations Kia operates various reward systems such as ▲ long-term sales honor reward system ▲ Kia Star Awards to inspire pride of auto consultants who do their best in the sales field and induce healthy sales competition National Rape suspect’s 18-year run from law ended by a nurse’s sharp eye A man wanted on suspicion of rape has been apprehended after 18 years on the run after a nurse recognized him from a wanted poster South Jeolla Province said Friday that the suspect - 54-year-old Kim Yang-min - was apprehended after a nurse at a clinic in Seoul reported the man to the police having recognized his face from a police poster of criminal suspects on the run Kim is suspected of breaking into a home in Mokpo in 2006 and sexually assaulting the resident The investigators at the time singled him out as the prime suspect The statute of limitations was set to run out in 2027 The police have filed for an arrest warrant and plan to carry out further investigation The plan to unify the candidacies of conservative People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo faces a rocky road What’s next after deadline: Mass medical student retentions to come Azerbaijan urges Korean firms to invest in Alat FEZ UAE seeks Korean partnerships in water management 'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior influencer inspires with strength Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S As unused homes increase in rural South Korea Supreme Court’s verdict sours Lee Jae-myung’s presidential bid Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates South Koreans get creative with Parents’ Day gifts Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way race with Han Duck-soo Costco’s steep membership hike tests loyalty of Korean shoppers Han Yue of China hits a return during the women's singles first round match against Kim Ga Ram of South Korea at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Han Yue of China reacts during the women's singles first round match against Kim Ga Ram of South Korea at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Son Wan Ho of South Korea competes during the men's singles first round match against Shi Yuqi of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Shi Yuqi of China competes during the men's singles first round match against Son Wan Ho of South Korea at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Lu Guangzu (R) of China hits a return during the men's singles first round match against Weng Hongyang of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Lu Guangzu of China hits a return during the men's singles first round match against Weng Hongyang of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Yamaguchi Akane of Japan hits a return during the women's singles first round match against Lo Sin Yan Happy of China's Hong Kong at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Guo Xinwa/Li Qian (front) of China compete during the mixed doubles first round match against Hee Yong Kai Terry/Tan Wei Han Jessica of Singapore at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Nishimoto Kenta of Japan hits a return during the men's singles round of 32 match against Su Li-Yang of Chinese Taipei at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Li Shifeng of China reacts during the men's singles round of 32 match against Chi Yu-Jen of Chinese Taipei at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Li Shifeng of China hits a return during the men's singles round of 32 match against Chi Yu-Jen of Chinese Taipei at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Cheng Xing (L)/Zhang Chi of China compete during the mixed doubles round of 32 match against Lu Ming-Che/Hung En-Tzu of Chinese Taipei at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Cheng Xing (R)/Zhang Chi of China compete during the mixed doubles round of 32 match against Lu Ming-Che/Hung En-Tzu of Chinese Taipei at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo The Jeonnam State University campus in Damyang County South Jeolla [SOUTH JEOLLA PROVINCIAL OFFICE] Kantaphon Wangcharoen of Thailand hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match against Li Shifeng of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Li Shifeng of China hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match against Kantaphon Wangcharoen of Thailand at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Li Shifeng (R) of China greets Kantaphon Wangcharoen of Thailand after their men's singles round of 16 match at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Li Shifeng (R) of China hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match against Kantaphon Wangcharoen of Thailand at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Lu Guangzu of China reacts during the men's singles round of 16 match against Rasmus Gemke of Denmark at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Lu Guangzu of China hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match against Rasmus Gemke of Denmark at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Lu Guangzu (R) of China celebrates with his coach after winning the men's singles round of 16 match against Rasmus Gemke of Denmark at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Rasmus Gemke of Denmark hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match against Lu Guangzu of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Rasmus Gemke (R) of Denmark and Lu Guangzu of China compete during the men's singles round of 16 match at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo He Jiting (R)/Ren Xiangyu of China compete during the men's doubles round of 16 match against Chen Boyang/Liu Yi of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Xie Haonan/Zeng Weihan (L) of China compete during the men's doubles round of 16 match against Kim Gi Jung/Kim Sa Rang of South Korea at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo He Jiting (L)/Ren Xiangyu of China compete during the men's doubles round of 16 match against Chen Boyang/Liu Yi of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Chen Boyang/Liu Yi (R) of China compete during the men's doubles round of 16 match against He Jiting/Ren Xiangyu of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Xie Haonan/Zeng Weihan (front) of China compete during the men's doubles round of 16 match against Kim Gi Jung/Kim Sa Rang of South Korea at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Kim Gi Jung (L)/Kim Sa Rang of South Korea compete during the men's doubles round of 16 match against Xie Haonan/Zeng Weihan of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo South Jeolla Governor Kim Yung-rok explains the province's plans to establish a medical school in a conference on Oct The province announced that Mokpo National University and Sunchon National University will merge and create one medical school together although the announcement was refuted by key officials Supplies donated for bereaved families of the Jeju Air crash are lined up at Mokpo National University's dorm A sign at Mokpo National University's dorm says that psychological consultations are available Tuesday | May 06 2025 | Accor Ambassador Korea Hotel Management Co a joint venture company built in partnership with Accor and Ambassador Hotel Group signs  four new hotels in South Korea.  The latest addition of Mercure Ambassador Jeju and Mercure Ambassador Mokpo will see the group enter Pyeongtaek Accor Ambassador Korea will operate 33 hotels and resorts across 10 destinations in South Korea by 2025 “I am very proud to see the strong development of our footprint in South Korea with the recent signings These signings represent our commitment to South Korea leveraging our global distribution network and extensive history as a world-leading hotel operator We are so excited to launch our first resort in Jeju the most visited island destination in the country welcoming an average of 1.25 million people each month in 2019 or 41,000 tourists per day.” “I am also pleased to see the trendy and economical ibis Styles brand arrive at Incheon International Airport which will serve as a great gateway hotel for visitors traveling through Seoul With the destinations of Pyeongtaek and Mokpo added to our offering we will provide even more opportunities for international and domestic travellers to explore Korea,” he continued.  Mercure Ambassador Jeju is set to open in mid of 2021 the resort is located 30 minutes’ drive from Jeju International Airport and 10 minutes’ by car to Jungmun Tourist Complex  Located in International Business Complex II of Incheon International Airport the 360-room ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport is slated to open in 2022 the hotel is renowned for its “all-inclusive” offer for travellers looking for budget friendly accommodation at an affordable price.  Mercure Ambassador Pyeongtaek is located in the high-tech industrial area nearby to the US army base and residential district Leisure facilities include a swimming pool The 235 room Mercure Ambassador Mokpo is located within walking distance to KTX station Mokpo Ferry Passenger Terminal and surrounding tourist attractions a 500-seat convention and meetings facility “We are delighted with the continued expansion of our network in South Korea This fast pace of development is the result of our successful joint partnership with the Ambassador Hotel Group With local expertise and international marketing and distribution capabilities we believe that we can provide an enhanced guest experience giving travellers the opportunity to explore new destinations across the Accor network in South Korea,” said Vincent Lelay Vice President of Operations for Accor Ambassador South Korea vivek.mittal@businessworld.in, amit.bhasin@businessworld.in Subscribe to our newsletter to get updates on our latest news Park Na-rae and Park Ji-hyun's Lunar New Year holidays will be revealed in "I Live Alone." In the MBC entertainment program "I Live Alone" (directed by Heo Port "Why are you wearing it like the chairman?" In response "Are you scared of your sister?" causing laughter Park Na-rae showed her extraordinary affection for Park Ji-hyun her "Mokpo brother," and promised to cook at her home Park Na-rae invited Park Ji-hyun to her house to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday Park Na-rae gives Park Ji-hyun a tour of the house and Park Ji-hyun bursts into a storm reaction as if she had welcomed a new world as well as the home luggage that gave birth to "Pretty Park Kwang-bae" and the brilliant clothing room In response to Park Ji-hyun's story that she wants to become a reliable man in 2025 "Pretty Park Kwang-bae" Park Na-rae catches the eye by showing a light pull-up demonstration at home luggage "Are you not going to the Egyptian event?" and "Are you not going to the Yeosu Flower Festival?" and brought out colorful costumes that would suit the event for Park Ji-hyun who became "Cleopatra" in the released photo "Mokpo Siblings" Park Na-rae and Park Ji-hyun sit face to face and make jeon and talk about their hometown with a burst of dialect Expectations are high for the exciting story of "Mokpo Siblings," from the talk of a hot place of memories to the shock of Seoul The appearance of Park Na-rae and Park Ji-hyun can be found on "I Live Alone," which will air at 11:10 p.m The two crew members who dramatically survived the Jeju Air plane disaster are said to be stabilizing at the hospital they were all admitted to Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital and Seoul Asan Hospital from Mokpo Korean Hospital and Mokpo Central Hospital the day before and are being treated The two hospitals plan to do their best to provide psychological support for the aftereffects of the accident in addition to the latest trauma Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital held a press briefing on the patient's condition at 9 p.m but both hospitals were found to have no separate briefing plans for the time being An official at Asan Medical Center in Seoul "It can be considered the same as the medical situation I explained when I briefed at Mokpo Central Hospital Koo was moved to Seoul Asan Hospital in Songpa-gu Seoul the night before after undergoing a thorough examination after sealing the wound at Mokpo Central Hospital The hospital plans to help Koo recover quickly through multidisciplinary cooperation Since families are reluctant to expose themselves to the media they plan to refrain from disclosing the treatment situation to the public who survived by falling off the tail of the fuselage after being in the rear of the plane with Koo at the time of the accident is currently hospitalized and treated at Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital in Gangseo-gu were found to have been able to communicate at the time of transfer the head of Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital "I did not ask in detail about the situation at the time of the accident because it was not helpful for recovery the head of the hospital explained that Lee is under intensive management due to the possibility of aftereffects such as general paralysis and that he is also scheduled to consult with the Department of Mental Health to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) "There are no plans for additional briefings yet," adding "Now is the time to stabilize and see the progress so there is nothing special to update (related to the patient's condition)." The two crew members were dramatically rescued from the previous morning's crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 from Bangkok with 179 passengers killed when it collided with the outer wall of the runway while landing at Muan International Airport They were rescued from the tail of the aircraft but were said to have been conscious at the time of the rescue 179 out of 181 passengers were killed in the Jeju Air plane crash at Muan Airport. It is the largest casualty disaster in the history of aircraft accidents in Korea Jeon Hyun-moo was surprised to meet his best friend Park Na-rae's mother in Mokpo In the real real street food documentary "Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 2" (co-produced by MBN and Channel S) there was a "dramatic" muk trip scene contrasted with "Yang and Quality" by "Mukbro" Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube (Kwak Jun-bin) which peaked at the "Sea Table" in Jeollanam-do in Mokpo The four people searched for Mokpo-style jajangmyeon "Jungkae," to "flower crab meat," a hidden menu while perfecting from octopus restaurant to "Nakji Samhap Tangtangi," which was "strongly recommended" by Park Na-rae's mother made a surprise visit to the octopus restaurant giving him a pleasant laugh by taking out the soul of "Mukbro." Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube met with chefs Hibab and Lim Tae-hoon and headed to the Jungkkae Triangle where the original Chinese restaurant with 70 years of tradition and Chinese restaurants with 60 years and 50 years of tradition are gathered Jeon Hyun-moo headed to a Mokpo-style crab restaurant which is a completely different genre this time." The four people who arrived at the crab restaurant with a "30-year tradition" were amazed by the menu saying "It's my first time seeing it," and the boss was proud that "it's the only one in Korea." who broke up with Chef Hibab and Chef Lim Tae-hoon while leaving the crab restaurant "Let's go to the place that his mother picked (Park) Narae." Entering the octopus restaurant that Park Na-rae made a reservation in advance the two ordered octopus tangtangi and stir-fry which is a fantastic combination of octopus admiringly eating the chubby stir-fried octopus and "Tangtangi Bibimbap." Park Na-rae's mother surprised Jeon Hyun-moo by buying delicious bread full of both hands who saw Park Na-rae's mother for the first time I feel like I've met (Park Na-rae)," acknowledging that she is a "mother and daughter of fish bun." Fourth from left: South Jeolla Governor Kim Yeong-rok and Mokpo National University President Song Ha-cheol pose for a photo during a partnership ceremony held at the university in Muan tvN’s upcoming drama “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” has released a new teaser a vocal prodigy who leaves her hometown Mokpo and heads to Seoul alone to pursue her dream of becoming a top traditional theater actress She possesses not only a strong foundation in vocal performance but also a determined will and a friendly personality that allows her to easily make friends with anyone shows Jeong Nyeon’s journey from an innocent Mokpo girl to a skilled traditional theater actress As she moves from her hometown in Mokpo to the Maeran classical opera troupe and eventually to her dream stage the teaser highlights her transformation with each new door she opens There is a stark contrast between her innocent charm in the opening scene and her commanding presence on stage in the final scene “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” premieres on October 12 at 9:20 p.m In the meantime, watch Kim Tae Ri in “Alienoid” below Source (1) Wang Zhiyi competes during the women's singles semifinals between Wang Zhiyi of China and Sim Yu jin of South Korea at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Wang Zhiyi celebrates during the women's singles semifinals between Wang Zhiyi of China and Sim Yu jin of South Korea at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Sim Yu jin competes during the women's singles semifinals between Wang Zhiyi of China and Sim Yu jin of South Korea at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Wang Zhiyi celebrates after winning the women's singles semifinals between Wang Zhiyi of China and Sim Yu jin of South Korea at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2024 in Mokpo Park Ji-hyun visits her hometown Mokpo in "I Live Alone." MBC's "I Live Alone" (hereinafter "Nahonsan") will reveal the daily life of "Prince Mokpo" Park Ji-hyun Park Ji-hyun visits her hometown Mokpo to rest on her first day off in a long time which is quite different from when she was living in Seoul Park Ji-hyun talks with a Mokpo taxi driver stops by a seafood factory where she worked and meets her family for the first time in a long time The scene of "Uncle Ji-hyun," who is amazed by her cute nephew There is also a mother who has an attractive smile that looks exactly like Park Ji-hyun at the seafood factory but observes her mother's face that has changed somehow (?) and asks her "What did you do with your mother's eyes?" to embarrass her mother who stops being angry while avoiding her son's persistent questions Park Ji-hyun rides a dragon car that she uses every time she comes to her hometown He said that Mokpo Yongnari (Yongdal + Ferrari) is cooler than luxury foreign cars "Yongdal is the most comfortable." Park Ji-hyun plans to show off the hero's relentless ability to drive a dragon car until "storm reverse." the popularity of 'Mokpo Hero' Park Ji-hyun is also evidenced in supermarkets and streets Mokpo citizens who recognized Park Ji-hyun welcomed him and the fan meeting was held in an instant is satisfied with the placards embroidered on the streets of Mokpo The South Korean U-15 men's soccer team will hold a convocation training in Mokpo This convocation training will be held at Mokpo International Football Center from the 30th to November 2nd He will check his players' skills in preparation for the Spain International Friendship Championship in which the U-15 national team will participate in November The convocation list consisted of 34 players born in 2009 and most of the people who participated in the Korea-China exchange match in July joined Former leaders Kim Hyun-joon and Cho Se-kwon will be the coach and coach will also help the U-15 national team as a goalkeeping coach The U-15 national team is an age group that will participate in the FIFA U-17 World Cup two years later There are no major international competitions participating this year but the Korea Football Association is running a single-age team so that players of that age can gain experience on the international stage ▲ South Korea's U-15 men's soccer team will convene the 2nd domestic training round in 2024 (34) Lee Jin-hyuk (Chuncheon Sports Council U15) Comedian Park Na-rae and singer Park Ji-hyun were in memories talking about Mokpo MBC's "I Live Alone," which aired on the 7th depicted "Mokpo siblings" Park Na-rae and Park Ji-hyun who gathered for the Lunar New Year holiday "I'm going to meet the great man of Mokpo." Park Na-rae was greeted by Park Ji-hyun wearing silk clothes with strong patterns "It's really amazing." He then looked at the trophy display case and said "This is what success is like." Park Na-rae explained "It means not to forget my passion at that time." who was surprised to see the expensive brand's dumbbells "I also want to make a home gym." Park Ji-hyun "I thought Park Na-rae was not an ordinary person When I heard that I tried for a year and a half to do a chin-up once "A person with that will succeed like this." I felt he was a great person," he said Park Na-rae and Park Ji-hyun formed a consensus by talking about Mokpo "I can become a singer like Park Ji-hyun even in Mokpo." The story of Park Na-rae and Park Ji-hyun's Mokpo continued even in the studio being a celebrity felt far away." When Park Na-rae said "Mokpo is a really narrow neighborhood," Park Ji-hyun agreed "Mokpo is said to be the smallest city in the country." Park Na-rae also recalled her school days when she first came to Seoul "I came to Seoul and washed my identity almost for a week." "(He's from Mokpo) I got caught in a math class 'Why are you laughing?' but it's called 'work times'," he said The joint degree program graduates of ITS Shipbuilding Engineering Department and their relatives captured the moment after graduation ceremony with ITS and MNU leaders and lecturers continues to enhance quality and global-minded graduates The Head of ITS Shipbuilding Engineering Department Ir Wasis Dwi Aryawan MSc PhD revealed that at the third batch of graduation ceremony the Department also successfully presented two more graduates to the world’s largest shipyard branch industry The graduates who have successfully entered the world’s leading shipping industry are Karina Mutyahara and William Alexander Garcia Leonarto Their success is the result of a long process supported by the experts and excellent curriculum based on the collaboration between ITS and MNU This achievement is also an evidence that cross-country academic collaboration can produce graduates who are recognized by the world’s leading industries Wasis also revealed that there was one of ITS joint degree students who received the Academic Excellence award form MNU at this year’s graduation for the first time named Jonathan Riccardo This student also got an opportunity to continue his master degree in Mokpo Maritime University (MMU) The President of Mokpo National University (MNU) Ha-Cheol Song (right) presents the Academic Excellence award to Jonathan Riccardo at the graduation ceremony the success story from the other three master graduates of the scholarship program adds more long list achievements of ITS Shipbuilding Engineering joint degree program to produce outstanding graduates who are able to compete internationally A lot of achievements created by the students of ITS Shipbuilding Engineering Department joint degree program not only become a personal pride but also a reflection of the program success that has been conducted These achievements can also show high quality of education provided by ITS Shipbuilding Engineering joint degree program South Korea has currently the largest shipbuilding product capacity in the world Eight of them are part of the 10 largest shipyards in the world then so are the universities that provide the human resources,” Wasis said Mokpo City is one of the important shipping industry centers in South Korea making MNU as the right university for having collaboration in maritime education The plan of relocating shipyards from South Korea to developing countries such as Indonesia is an opportunity for them to strengthen the relationship between MNU and ITS “Both parties have the same goal in advancing the world shipping industry,” Wasis added ITS leaders with the 25 graduates of ITS Shipbuilding Engineering Department joint degree program at the third batch of graduation ceremony in Mokpo National University The graduation ceremony which was held in MNU South Korea was also attended by several ITS leaders such as ITS Rector ITS Vice Dean of Marine Technology Faculty and other ITS Shipbuilding Engineering Department lecturers Rector Bambang hopes that ITS joint degree program graduates can immediately apply their knowledge to their future careers they can apply their knowledge that have been learned from two different campuses,” the 13th ITS Rector said Seeing the great impact of joint degree program graduates Rector Bambang also hopes that there will be more similar programs at ITS “This program gives our students the opportunity to enrich themselves with educational experiences in two different countries,” he concluded ITS News — Indonesia as a tropical country tends to have many coastal areas ITS News — Data is an asset and the main foundation in determining strategies for the future ITS News — Continuing to show local wisdom to the world community ITS News — The Domestic Component Level (TKDN) is the key to restoring the glory of the Indonesian In connection with the Jeju Air passenger plane accident at Muan International Airport in Jeollanam-do on the morning of the 29th delivered the details of the accident and the damage so far "85 people have died (39 males and 46 females) so far and two injured people have been rushed to nearby hospitals." on the 29th at Muan International Airport," he said "The aircraft had 175 passengers and six crew members The injured were two crew members found in the tail of the fuselage and were transferred to Mokpo Korean Hospital and Mokpo Central Hospital a 22-year-old man A was found to be seriously ill and transferred from Mokpo Korean Hospital to Seoul Ewha Womans University Hospital Woman B (25) is known to be receiving treatment at Mokpo Central Hospital "There is a possibility that the accident may be caused by bird strikes and bad weather but the exact cause is currently under investigation." "We are working closely with aviation authorities to determine further causes," he said "The emergency control team was activated immediately after the accident and Jeollabuk-do are mobilized to rescue them We are currently doing our best to search for 99 missing people." Fire authorities have already put out the fire police and firefighters are continuing to recover victims and search for missing people inside and around the fuselage The dead are being quickly moved to a makeshift morgue "The currently rescued two crew members were found on the tail The medical staff are taking all possible measures." "The government and related authorities will do their best to quickly rescue and deal with the accident," adding "The second briefing will be held at the same place two hours later." search and rescue operations are still continuing at the scene of the accident under tension and related agencies are investigating to determine the exact cause and responsibility of the accident Vestas signed a Memorandum of Understanding with A.P on a plan towards a supply chain investment in Mokpo City in the Jeonnam Province The plan underlines Vestas' commitment to contributing to the development of an offshore wind energy industry in South Korea the parties will work together with the aim to establish a nacelle manufacturing plant and logistical base for offshore wind turbines at the Mokpo New Port Hinterland Complex The plan is dependent on the pace of a growing market and awarded volume for Vestas The MoU outlines Vestas' intention to explore collaboration opportunities with local suppliers for offshore wind turbine components Vestas and Maersk will aim to strengthen the local economy through hiring local talent and working with local companies and Jeonnam Province and Mokpo City will provide administrative and financial support necessary to establish a sustainable supply chain The MoU follows Vestas' earlier announcement to explore establishing wind turbine manufacturing facilities in Korea together with CS Wind At the signing ceremony held at Vestas in Copenhagen the Governor of Jeonnam Province Kim Yung-rok the Chief Operating Officer of Vestas Tommy Rahbek Nielsen confirmed their shared ambition to establish a competitive and sustainable industrial supply chain for offshore wind in South Korea "Vestas would like to thank Jeonnam Province Mokpo City and Maersk for their partnership We look forward to continuing the close collaboration as we work together to enable and establish a competitive and sustainable offshore wind supply chain in South Korea," said Tommy Rahbek Nielsen "South Korea has a promising offshore wind market with the potential to become a hub for accelerating offshore wind energy The agreement follows the strong technology offering we have with the V236-15 MW wind turbine and the recent commercial traction we have seen." "We are pleased that Vestas trusts Maersk to be a valued partner as it continues to support the green transition on a global scale by offering renewable energy solutions including the logistics operations connected with it is a testament to our end-to-end capabilities and is a milestone for our integrator strategy," says Vincent Clerc The full details of Vestas' investment approach are currently under consideration Further information will be communicated when the plan is finalised Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe and with more than 177 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries we have installed more wind power than anyone else Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 152 GW of wind turbines under service and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions Vestas' more than 30,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future For updated Vestas photographs and videos, please visit our media images page on:https://www.vestas.com/en/media/images We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at www.vestas.com following us on our social media channels: a global leader in sustainable energy solutions will exhibit at the Korea Energy Show 2024 Vestas has secured a 90 MW order to power an undisclosed wind project in South Korea The order consists of 21 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW... Utilities Environmental Products & Services Environmental Products & Services Green Technology Do not sell or share my personal information: The ship that was used by Joseon Tongsinsa a diplomatic goodwill mission dispatched by the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) to Japan was reproduced 200 years after its maiden voyage on Oct which originally voyaged between Japan and Korea 12 times between 1607 and 1811 will officially be utilized as a traveling museum from next May This building used to be the Mokpo branch of the Oriental Development Company the building serves as Mokpo's Modern History Museum No The inside of the old Chosun Refractories factory site that has been abandoned since 1997 The company plans to use the vast site as a multipurpose history and culture complex Japanese-style two-story building in a neighborhood near Mokpo Port This building is currently being used by Art Coop Namusup chief of the Cultural Heritage Administration used to be the Japanese Consulate in Mokpo The top of the windows feature a pattern that look like a Rising Sun Flag It was established by the Japanese to prepare for the Pacific War A Japanese-style garden that belonged to the late Lee Hun-dong The second floor of the Chang Seong Jang Guesthouse that newly opened in August by renovating an old geisha's house This building was the auditorium of the Simsang Public Primary School the first school in Mokpo for Japanese students built in 1929 it is used as an assembly hall by Yudal Elementary School tvN’s upcoming drama “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” has unveiled new stills ahead of its premiere tomorrow a young vocal prodigy who dreams of becoming a top traditional theater actor The show explores Jeong Nyeon’s journey through competition and personal growth amid a difficult era for the nation The newly released stills capture Yoon Jeong Nyeon’s first experience watching gukgeuk a traditional Korean theatrical performance With her older sister Yoon Jeong Ja (Oh Kyung Hwa) Jeong Nyeon arrives in Mokpo to watch a performance by the Maeran Women’s Gukguek-dan Jeong Nyeon’s excitement is palpable as she beams and holds up her hand enthusiastically unable to contain her joy at finding the theater in the bustling streets of Mokpo in the female lead—deliver a spectacular and emotional performance that immediately captivates the audience marking the fateful moment when she falls in love with traditional theater who is firmly against her pursuing the life of a singer In the meantime, watch Kim Tae Ri in “Alienoid” below: Source (1) MBC's entertainment program "Thank God You Rest Well" (hereinafter referred to as "Pukdaeng") depicts Boom running a 0.5-star deserted island without Ahn Jung-hwan and the second day of check-in of his chosen workers the first Muguri Kim Dae-ho will appear as a supporter on the 0.5-star uninhabited island Ahn Jung-hwan watches their operating machines and evaluates employees Executives and employees who operated a 0.5-star uninhabited island for two days and one night without Ahn Jung-hwan put their heart and soul into the guests' last dinner the son of Mokpo and who has a history in the fisheries industry sees skate prepared with ingredients and confidently goes forward "My main specialty is trimming skate." Chef Jung Ho-young also added expectations by saying "It's been a long time since I did it," he said Park Ji-hyun handles the skate as soon as her hand goes Other executives and employees are also stepping up their efforts to prepare lunch with one piece of the delicacy "Skateaae" that Park Ji-hyun prepared Jung Ho-young makes cold raw fish soup using various ingredients caught as "my hands and hands." In the midst of this executives and employees first start to hint before the cold raw fish goes out to customers Employees burst into all-time reactions to the taste of cold raw fish soup with Jung Ho-young's special broth "I should have gone as a guest and evaluated the staff Jung Ho-young presents the end of the luxury Japanese performance by serving food directly in front of customers Rumor has it that all the guests burst into laughter at his performance I'm curious about the scene of Jung Ho-young's 0.5-star unmanned island Japanese restaurant which is fun not only with his mouth but also with his eyes MBC's 'Thank God You Rest Well' will air at 9 p.m All Headlines North Korea Sports Top News Most Viewed Korean Newspaper Headlines Today in Korean History Yonhap News Summary Editorials from Korean Dailies June 14 (Yonhap) -- Two Chinese sailors were booked on charges of crashing into a fishing boat and fleeing without offering assistance in waters off South Korea's southwestern coast leaving two sailors missing and its captain dead The two Chinese nationals were in charge of the night shift while sailing a 9,734-ton container ship when it collided with a 33-ton fishing trawler in waters northeast of Gageo Island off Mokpo They allegedly fled the scene without taking rescue measures Six others were rescued by nearby fishing boats after hanging on to floating objects for some four hours a sailing ship carries an obligation to keep away from a ship during fishing operations The survivors told the Coast Guard that the container ship did not change course despite them sounding a warning horn The Coast Guard has put the two Chinese sailors under emergency arrest and is interrogating others aboard the container ship The Coast Guard has towed the fishing boat out of the water and plans to put it upright and examine its interior shows authorities searching for the missing after a fishing boat was capsized in waters northeast of Gageo Island off Mokpo All News National Economy/Finance Biz Culture/K-pop Images Videos Korean Newspaper Headlines Korea in Brief Useful Links Weather Advertise with Yonhap News Agency June 13 (Yonhap) -- A fishing boat capsized in waters off South Korea's southwestern coast early Thursday The 33-ton eel fishing trawler was overturned in waters northeast of Gageo Island off Mokpo The Coast Guard is searching for the missing They plan to investigate the exact cause of the incident after rescue operations are concluded This illustration depicts a capsized fishing boat South Jeolla Province -- The Sewol ferry had departed from Incheon on a misty morning on April 15 2014 for a routine 13-hour voyage to the southern resort island of Jeju With families of the victims of the sinking almost three years ago and ordinary citizens watching “It arrived safely six days after we lifted the hull,” said Lee Cheol-jo a ministry official who is in charge of the salvage operation 2014 was the nation’s worst maritime disaster The victims were mostly high school students on a field trip As Sewol set sail for the final voyage at around 7 a.m families of the nine missing passengers followed it on a small boat Sorry for making you wait for so long,” said Park Eun-mi a mother of one of the missing Danwon High school student Huh Da-yoon The wife of Danwon High school teacher Yang Seung-jin said her only hope is to find the body so she can have a funeral for her husband “My husband has been stuck in dark and cold water for three years I will certainly find his body when we reach the shore,” said Yoo Baek-hyung who followed Sewol on the boat Other family members of the missing passengers who have lived in makeshift houses at Paegnmok Port near the wreck site ever since the disaster The ill-fated vessel had been lying at a depth of 44 meters on the seabed for nearly three years before it was lifted out of the water on March 22 A search of its interior for the missing passengers is likely to start only around April 10 “Engineers still need to move the ferry into a dry dock using a rail-like transporter,” Lee of the ministry said After sterilization and other safety procedures the search team will check the ship for the nine missing passengers in the hope that their bodies are still inside the team also plans to search the sea bed with sonar radar An on-site headquarters for the search operation opened at Mokpo Port on Friday They also plan to provide necessary support to the bereaved families GS Caltex and GS Caltex coaches Lee Young-taek who have two first-round picks this year following last year The 2024-25 Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) Women's Rookie Draft will be held at the Mayfield Hotel in Gangseo-gu A total of 46 players submitted applications for the draft including 45 high school graduates and one university student They include Mokpo Women's Award Lee Ju-ah (OH) who won the World Youth Championship as the third place in the Asian Youth Championship and participated in the senior national team's European training and Park Chae-min (L) of Gangneung Girls' High School who is 190cm tall and the longest participant in the draft is also attracting the attention of many clubs but those who are drawing attention are Lee Ju-ah who watched these players as the coach of the Korean women's volleyball U-20 team but the strength is good and the set play is not bad The game management may be somewhat insufficient Choi Yoo-rim is the same height as middle blockers Jung Ho-young (director Jeong) and Yang Hyo-jin (Hyundai Engineering & Construction) He is also 3cm taller than Kim Se-bin (Korea Expressway Corporation) who won the Rookie of the Year award last season but we cannot give up the expectations given by the number 190 Based on the reverse order of the final ranking last season this year's draft nomination order will be selected through a lottery with a probability of 35% of Pepper Savings Bank and 1% of Hyundai Engineering & Construction Pepper Savings Bank's 35% chance and the existing team's 8% chance will be added to the lottery event with a 43% chance GS Caltex also nominated two players in the first round including fourth-ranked setter Lee Yoon-shin and fifth-ranked Libero Yuga-ram "I watched all the high school competitions held this year I'm thinking about various ideas and concerns the draft is ranked by a probability draw on the day I think I need to think more after the draw we have sorted out the list of players to choose from it is difficult to play as a main player like Kim Se-bin Women's team officials and leaders predict that they still need more time to go beyond their older sisters' players although they will have to train after joining the team Kwak Sun-ok (director Jeong) and Jeon Soo-min (IBK Industrial Bank) who ranked second in last year's rookie draft played only four games and two games they have no choice but to make a careful choice because they are players who will lead the team's future What choice will GS Caltex make with a 43 percent chance A view of Mokpo city from its Mokpo Marine Cable Car that was newly established in September 2019 a type of croaker fish found in Mokpo costs 50,000 won ($38.20) at Yeongran Hoetjip 1 sits atop a hill looking down at Manho-dong and Yudal-dong Wait for the sun to set at the Gohado Observatory and take the ride back to the Bukhang Station just in time to enjoy the sunset inside the cable car The Gohado Sea Deck takes you around half of the Goha Island.[YIM SEUNG-HYE] is located just 30 minutes drive from Mokpo PETALING JAYA: Do you know how sweet revenge can be Just ask mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei (pic Olympians Tang Jie-Ee Wei finally found a way to beat professionals Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie and they did it in style – by beating them in straight games in the Korean Open 9 Tang Jie-Ee Wei played superbly to oust world No 21-11 in the quarter-finals in Mokpo yesterday It was the former’s first win over the independent pair this year after losing twice to them in the Swiss Open final in March and last four of the Malaysian Masters in May Tang Jie-Ee Wei also came second best to Soon Huat-Shevon in last year’s Korean tourney and only beat them once before this in three games in the Japan Masters last November Tang Jie was pleased to come away with the win and gave credit to Ee Wei for her performance I’m very happy that we could break through them because we lost to them in straight games three times before this,” said Tang Jie in a post match interview with Spotv “We have trained with them a lot in the past and know each other very well It always depends on which pair performs better on the day.” Losing focus: Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie lost 18-21 11-21 to Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei in the Korean Open quarter-finals Soon Huat-Shevon were left disappointed after they could not continue their winning streak over the former Shevon felt that she and Soon Huat could not bring out their best game this time “There were some miscommunication between us in the first game and we could not get our focus back in the second,” lamented Shevon “We made far too many mistakes in the second game and gave away easy points to our opponents.” Tang Jie-Ee Wei are now looking to reach their first final since finishing runners-up in the Swiss tourney The duo though face a tricky challenge in the last four today against China’s world No 3 teammates Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin in the second round This will be the first meeting between Tang Jie-Ee Wei and the Chinese pair in an international tournament Thinaah also made it into the semi-finals after defeating Taiwan’s Teng Chun-hsun-Yang Chu-yun 21-19 9 Pearly-Thinaah have a tougher task next against home favourites and world No We would love to keep you posted on the latest promotion Students training to be marine officers at Mokpo National Maritime University go on a training voyage last year Seoul may be the face of modern South Korea but visits to lesser-known cities allow visitors to get to the heart of the country The success of the “Korean wave” has seen K-pop and other South Korean pop culture gain popularity around the world find a destination of rich cultural diversity reflecting a storied history dating back thousands of years Having reopened to overseas tourists after two years now is the perfect time to visit South Korea and enjoy the country’s unique heritage and stunning natural attractions Busan may be the second largest city after Seoul but the coastal city on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula offers visitors a laid-back experience that’s 200 miles from the vibrant capital Busan is home to seven public beaches including Haeundae Beach the most popular stretch of sand in the country and venue for the annual Haeundae Sand Festival every May Take in the scenery with a ride on the elevated Sky Capsule or on the beach train which runs along a walking trail and try local street food at Haeundae Food Stall Town filled with seeds and nuts.Further south along the coastline Gamcheon Culture Village is recognizable for its quaint narrow alleys flanked with brightly colored houses culture and nature converge at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple famous in Korea for its waterfront location from where visitors can climb steps up the rocky landscape to enjoy the coastal view Beomeosa Temple offers visitors the opportunity to stay overnight and take part in monastic activities including meditation and tea ceremonies nestled between the ocean and Taebaek Mountains is a city known for its artistic and literary heritage commemorated with sights including Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park a literary park dedicated to the author who penned the first novel written in the Korean language during the Joseon Dynasty Many historical buildings still remain from the Joseon Dynasty a National Folklore Cultural Heritage site and a well-preserved aristocratic residence typical of this era What’s now Ojukheon Museum was once the home of Sin Saimdang both of whom are commemorated on the local currency on the KRW50,000 and KRW5,000 banknotes respectively.Yulgok’s works dating back to the 16th century can also be seen at the Gyeongpodae Pavilion housed alongside poetry written by famous artists and a former king One of the country’s most popular surfing spots Gyeongpo Beach is one of nearly 20 beaches visitors can discover here with others including Jeongdongjin Beach—where they can take a 4.6-km track round trip by rail bike along the coast—and Anmok Beach dotted with coffee shops and venue of an annual coffee festival.The city is also home to Gangneung Danoje Festival which takes place on the fifth day of the fourth lunar month every year Celebrated as the “Capital of Korean Spirit” Andong is a center of folk and cultural traditions known for its open-air heritage museums such as the Hahoe Folk Village Visitors can enjoy traditional folk and ceremonial experiences and see the birthplace of the iconic Hahoe masks traditionally worn for a dance-drama performed for the gods visitors can learn more about the country’s Confucian heritage at Dosan Seowon and Byeongsan Seowon two of nine seowon—Confucian educational institutions from the Joseon Dynasty—collectively recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Bongjeongsa Temple dates back over a thousand years and offers an introduction to traditional architecture believed to be the oldest wooden building in the country.End your days in Andong by indulging in local delicacies such as salted mackerel and a braised chicken dish called Andong Jjimdak a clear alcoholic beverage made with traditional distillation methods The ancestral home and spiritual center of the Joseon Dynasty Jeonju is home to notable historical sites including Jeonju Hanok Village a folk village with over 700 traditional houses known locally as “Hanok” with signature roof eaves that curve upward towards the sky Visitors to Jeonju can learn more about the Joseon Dynasty through visits to sites such as Gyeonggijeon Shrine erected in 1410 and dedicated to King Taejo Other sites linked to the king include Omokdae and Imokdae Historic Sites where he stopped to celebrate a battle victory and a residence where his great-great-grandfather once lived.In addition to the traditional architecture on display across the city travelers can also feast their eyes on a combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architecture in the form of the Jeondong Catholic Cathedral built in honor of Catholic martyrs of the Joseon Dynasty.If all the exploring has you hungry a famous Korean rice dish native this region Located on the edge of the Noryeong Mountain Range the port city of Mokpo is renowned for its marine culture The best place to delve deeper into the city’s links to the water is the National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage to learn about the underwater discoveries of cultural assets salvaged from shipwrecks a pair of natural sandstone formations known as Gatbawi Rock are reminiscent of two people wearing the traditional Korean woven hats Head up to Yudalsan Mountain to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the whole town or take a three-kilometer-long Mokpo Marine Cable Car ride and enjoy moving views of downtown Mokpo as well as mountain and sea vistas Travelers can also explore the picturesque Sihwa Village a hillside neighborhood which rewards visitors with street art and views of the harbor.Closer to the water a day trip to Samhakdo Island offers visitors the opportunity to canoe and kayak along the waterway The island also hosts the annual Mokpo Maritime Cultural Festival every October which celebrates the city’s culture through music it’s no surprise that seafood dominates local menus including whiparm octopus fermented skate and pork wrapped in kimchi a steamed sweet mugwort rice cake that makes for a perfect snack With a cultural legacy left behind by five millennia of history and a natural beauty that has lent to the country’s moniker of “Land of the Morning Calm” South Korea is a destination that belongs on your travel list And with high-speed trains and an extensive bus network you can design your own Korea experience filled with unforgettable travel memories South Korea's men's under-15 national team will play an exchange match with China's under-15 national team The 2024 Korea-China exchange match will be held from July 6 to 19 at the Mokpo International Football Center China's U-15 national team will hold training sessions in Mokpo from the 6th to the 12th the U-15 national team will also hold a practice match with the Chinese national team in Mokpo When the U-15 national team schedule is over the U-14 national team will be convened and exchanged in the same way The U-15 national team will be convened from the 6th to the 11th and will hold two practice matches against the Chinese U-15 national team on the 8th and 11th there will also be joint training and cultural exchange sessions According to an agreement between the Korea Football Association and the China Football Association the schedule was designed to strengthen the international competitiveness of youth players and to exchange cultures Korea-Japan exchange matches with Japan have been held regularly in the men's and women's youth teams but this is the first time that exchange matches with China are held The U-15 national team consists of 20 players former leader of the Korea Football Association will take charge of the coach during this schedule South Korea's men's under-15 national team 2024 Korea-China exchange match call-up list (20 players) South Korea’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is moving forward with the project expected to begin construction and enter service by the end of 2024 through its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure III and its partner SK E&S reached financial close and are proceeding with the project as their first step toward developing the country’s offshore renewable energy industry Jeonnam Offshore Wind Power was founded in 2020 as a 51-49 joint venture between SK E&S and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and the project is expected to become the first Korean commercial-scale offshore wind farm to go into operation in 2024 The project has been developed by a joint team comprised of SK E&S and Copenhagen Offshore Partners the exclusive offshore wind development partner to CIP The first phase of the offshore wind project calls for a 99 MW offshore wind farm off the southwest coast of Korea It is expected to provide green electricity equivalent to approximately 60,000 households in Korea The companies have been working through the process helping South Korea to establish the framework for its offshore energy industry Jeonnam Offshore Wind Power obtained an Electricity Business License in 2017 and entered a grid connection agreement with KEPCO allowing the project to connect to the grid during 2024 Jeonnam I was awarded a 20-year fixed-price offtake agreement with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power through Korea’s first wind offtake auction.  the project also signed manufacturing and construction contracts with Korean suppliers including Hyundai Engineering and Steel Industries The project will utilize Mokpo New Port as the marshaling port throughout construction “Korea has a vast potential for offshore wind,” says Torsten Lodberg Smed invested significantly in developing the country’s wind power projects in multi-giga watts scale and its supply networks and foster a strong industry ecosystem.” They expect this will be the first phase of a multi-stage project that will support Korea’s ambitious target of reaching 14.3 GW of offshore wind power by 2030 a significant increase compared to the existing 1 MW installed today SK E&S and CIP are also jointly developing Jeonnam 2 and Jeonnam 3 two offshore wind projects with a total capacity of 800 MW CIP notes that it is also pursuing partnerships in Korea regarding the development and supply of blue and green ammonia CIP looks to play a broader role in further facilitating Korea’s green transition 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There are not that many people who know that some scenes of global sensation K-drama 'Pachinko' was filmed in Mokpo The city of Mokpo will collaborate with Arirang TV to produce a tourism promotion entertainment program 'Busqueen' featuring global celebrities to promote the city and show the more colorful aspects of Mokpo to the audience overseas Mokpo Accelerating its Global Promotion Through Busking Entertainment with Arirang TV Season 2 will feature beauties from four different countries as they embark on a spontaneous and entertaining busking journey returning from season 1 who is a famous singer in China (wanghong) from a K-POP background singer Hyun-hee Shin who swept the music charts in Korea with 'Sweetheart' a hallyu YouTuber with 1.37 million subscribers and Sara A singer with unique voice who was proven for her singing abilities in Sing Again Season 2 She also has a very cheerful personality and even reckless at times Her song <Sweetheart> was at the top across all music charts in Korea for quite some time and she is widely recognized by the audience with joyful and exciting music featuring her acoustic guitar Her channel has 1.37 million subscribers and she is a mega YouTuber from Peru who produces contents related to hallyu in South America and life in Korea She has a lot of interest in beauty and fashion of Korea and also produced various contents on lifestyle and culture in Korea her channel has the highest number of South American subscribers among all YouTube channels in Korea An influencer who has years of experience as a member of a K-POP girl group and singer in Korea and she is now a 'wanghong' who can speak Korean fluently and knows the lifestyle and culture of Korea better than anyone else in the cast She has 600,000 followers on Weibo and 100,000 subscribers across various social media platforms including YouTube and Instagram The youngest daughter and the key member of the Iga Family channel with 370,000 subscribers producing contents on hallyu in the Japanese language She travels between Korea and Japan to produce various contents in the Japanese language regarding lifestyle The city of Mokpo featured as the background for the program is one of the major port cities of Korea and a home to traces of modern history of Korea with the ruins related to the modern history of port opening in Korea The city itself also features beautiful nature scenes with its rich seascape Mokpo is known as a romantic port city where both modern history and contemporary history coexist and you can enjoy beautiful nature It takes only 2.5 hours to reach the city from Seoul via KTX and the season 2 of Busqueen began filming at Mokpo Station The cast of the Busqueen begins their journey on the Mokpo Marine Cable Car which is the longest distance cable car in Korea as they enjoy the view of the mountains and sea of Mokpo After the excitement of traveling across the mountains and the sea the cast begins to walk the beaches of Mokpo as they leisurely enjoy the views of Mokpo Then the cast travels to Dongbu Market in search of food and they play a game of 'gestures' to determine how much allowance they will be given to spend for dinner and the honesty and silliness of the four beauties over the course of the game are quite entertaining the cast of the Busqueen is buying food for dinner at  Dongbu Market and they haggle with the merchants at the market to buy the food they desire at a lower price due to what little allowance they end up winning from the game and you can see how the people of Mokpo are up close the cast of Busqueen enjoys the writings and paintings in Sihwa Alley and read out poems they have prepared on the spot During the course of their healing journey they come across the Music Play Festival in Mokpo and Singers Jyunki and Hyun-hee Shin beg the organizers to perform on the stage of Music Play Festival The organizers grant permission for them to perform on stage and they bring joy to the audience at the festival through their busking performance on stage Busqueen has already been broadcast worldwide through Arirang TV World Channel and you can also replay previously aired episodes through the official YouTube channel of Arirang TV (https://youtu.be/ZY9U_C_LYPU) tourism and entertainment featuring global one-person media influencers and a K-POP singer in the beautiful marine city of Mokpo a city with traces of modern history of Korea and renowned for music this program is expected to contribute significantly to improving global recognition of Mokpo and increasing the number of outside tourists visiting Mokpo Today's print edition Home Delivery The article you have been looking for has expired and is no longer available on our system a dish of skate left to ferment in its own urine is a beloved delicacy in parts of South Korea — despite its overpowering ammonia smell A sashimi platter of hongeo for three to four people usually costs anywhere from 60,000 ₩ (U.S On the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula laid out across ferry-filled harbors and rolling hillsides Famous for its Japanese colonial architecture and for being the jumping-off point to scenic islands like Heuksan and Jeju— the "Hawaii of Korea" — Mokpo is also known for its fishing industry and its local seafood delicacy: hongeo Mokpo is a vibrant trade port city on the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula Most South Koreans shake their head at eating hongeo pungent aroma – one might describe it as a heady mix of public toilet and wet laundry left untended for days – and a hard-to-swallow texture of chewy flesh and crunchy cartilage it is a beloved meal and a vital part of the local economy is big business in Mokpo's bustling harbor During peak season — between November and March --fishermen haul the prized catch from their trawlers by the hundreds and deliver it to restaurants this drabby-colored and bottom-dwelling fish undergoes a most curious form of fermentation "The skate doesn't pee like other animals," explains Kim Mal-shim a local hongeo restaurant in operation for 33 years After about a month of incubating in its own urine the hongeo – smelling thoroughly of ammonia — is served as a platter of sashimi in a presentation known as samhap which translates as "harmonious trinity." This combination consists of hongeo a combination known to counter the wretched odor — if not mask the flavor altogether Drying fish are a common sight in South Korean markets dried skate and other seafood are seen for sale at Jagalchi While hongeo is undeniably an acquired taste "It is an essential serving at important dinners," says Kim Kyung-sun at Mokpo's tourist information center "So important that if [it is] left out of the table This perhaps could explain why 11,000 tons of hongeo are consumed annually in South Korea that number looks paltry when compared with the 2 million tons of kimchi that end up on dinner tables nationwide How did this unusual dish gain its exalted status in Mokpo The answer traces back to the mid-14th century Back when Japanese pirates patrolled the South Seas Korea's Gongmin forced the residents of Heuksan Island to move up the Yeongsan River While heading inland and taking their fare with them these settlers discovered that all their fish would go bad — except for the skate the fish was naturally preserved and seemingly palatable hongeo thrived and became an esoteric edible at royal galas for the wealthy yangban ruling elite it is considered a regional specialty in South Korea's southwest provinces of North and South Jeolla from the Department of Seafood and Aquaculture Science at South Korea's Gyeongsang National University has spent years studying hongeo (the Korean word for both the skate and the dish) hongeo is rich in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and taurine "which is important for growth and development," he notes But many devotees attribute other alleged health benefits to this unusual dish – for instance that it can improve digestion and help alleviate hangovers as the decorations on these lampposts attest Mokpo's hongeo fishermen have had some unwelcome competition in recent years from skate imported from Chile Given hongeo's importance to Mokpo's economy it's not surprising that local restaurateurs disparage the quality of this Chilean variant and how it is preserved — something Korean chefs say is an art form in and of itself "The hongeo from Heuksando Island live in colder water chewy and delicious," asserts Park Hyeong-dong located in the southern part of the country owner of Deok Inn Jip: "Imported hongeo also contains a lot of preservatives But the kind from Heuksan Island is fresher so Chilean hongeo cannot be sold at my restaurant." Many men from older generations eat hongeo as a form of asserting their masculinity or to enhance their virility (yet another hongeo health claim) But eating hongeo is now becoming a trend among the younger generations a prominent food journalist based in Seoul whose main goal is to promote Korean food to the world However daunting it may be to give hongeo a try Fans insist that once you've tried this challenging dish four times you'll get hooked by "that minty feeling in the back of your throat [that] many say is addictive," she says Ahn says it's a pleasant — yet short-lived — reward to hongeo's "ammonia-hair-dye Marius Stankiewicz is an international freelance journalist based in Busan Become an NPR sponsor