Why Gwak No-hyun Shouldn't Step Down
The superintendent of education, Gwak No-hyun denied that he received bribes and clearly stated that he would not step down when asked by reporters. The way I see it, too much time has passed and even if he were to step down now it wouldn't change anything.
by 0jin0.com
People are the Hope for Startups
I interviewed the CEOs of TNM, Myung Seungeun and Han Young about their startup and where they are taking it. We talked about the troubles that startups run into financially. Han told me that it is not necessary for employees to know every detail of a business but for workers to focus on their part of the team.
by Pletalks's Micro-Insights
Happiness Lessons
Being happy is important but happiness classes are not just good for those with personal troubles. Everyone can learn how to live happily and build up ourselves for what ever may happen in the future. Here is an interview with a happiness lecturer who has been teaching classes at an elementary school.
by Mutterkinder's German Stories
Chuseok Gifts - Making Moon Cakes
Chuseok is just around the corner! Here is the recipe for mooncakes, a yummy gift you can make yourself at home. Mooncakes look slightly like manju but when you look inside you can see they are very different. Put them in a nice box and Happy Chuseok!
by Eunbin's Mouthwatering Yummy Stories
IFA 2011 - What's new?
From September 2 - 7 the IFA will be held in Berlin. The event is being sponsored by Samsung electronics but of course they are not the only ones there. LG, Sony, HP, Panasonic, Phillips, Electrolux will all be showcasing new products. Some rumored items that might appear are the GalaxyS LTE model, Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy Tab 7.7 inch.
by PCPINSIDE
CMA Accounts - Use and Interest Rates
CMA accounts are a combination of investment and transaction accounts which give interest everyday. With the website moneta.com, you can carefully compare the many CMA accounts available and their details to find the best one for you.
by windlov2
Deokguk is not just something to eat during Lunar new year. It's a great meal to eat every now and again that can fill you up even more than Jjajangmyeon. I got a packet on special at E-mart for 5,000 won which fed three people!
If you think of fighting games there are really only two main contenders, Street Fighter and Tekken. Fans are also often divided between the two games for one reason or another. Now, Capcom has announced that they are currently developing a game which will bring the two rivals together.
Here are five ways you can lower your calorie intake. These include using the microwave, using water instead of oil and checking what dressing you're using. Also, be careful with what type of meat you eat. Choosing meat pieces which have less fat on them will help you out a lot.
Windows 7 has hardly been on the market and news about Windows 8 is already popping up throughout the tech world. The latest new information is that Windows 8 will have the ribbon menu incorporated into explorer. There are also some new functions which have been added to these menus.
Summer is nearly gone so I decided to check out Chichibu, a place that I found out was perfect for some splashing about in the water. Here are some photos from my trip to Chichibu which you can get to by train.
After much rumour, Samsung Electronics has announced that in September they will be releasing a group messaging service named 'ChatOn' in 120 countries, in 62 different languages. While more and more people continue to use text communication, this will only heat up the competition even more.
I checked out what mode of transport people in Japan preferred to use the most when they commute. While cycling and walking came in at second and third respectively the subway is used the most, but it doesn't necessarily mean it's the most comfortable.
On August 25 at Seoul's Jamshil Lotte Hotel World, the new players for 2012 were announced. 94 players for the 9 different teams were drafted in on the day. The ninth team is the new team NC Dinos who will start playing next year.
From the outside they don't look all that different, both folding notebooks. But once you turn the two computers on you notice that they are clearly different because they use different operating systems. Here is a summary of differences between the two.
Jimin's development has been a bit slower than other kids. As a parent you wouldn't be wrong to say I have been a bit more protective of her because of this. She didn't have a lot of confidence but now it's great to see her enjoying herself on the slide.
Tickets sold out to Usian Bolt's 100m final at the Daegu IAAF Championships. With hopes that he might break his previous record, anticipation was high. However fans were shocked when Bolt made a false start and was consequently disqualified.
Everybody thinks that being young is great and they have nothing to lose. Companies are they same and will sometimes try new strategies at a whim and fail. Recently Facebook announced they were closing down their online coupon system, similar to Groupon after only four months. Apple has also closed its TV rental service as of August 26.
Voice search has been gaining popularity over mobile platforms, saving users precious time and the hassle of having to make sure they enter in a word or location accurately. Now Google's standard browser homepage also has a voice search function which can recognize Korean. Google has also added this function to Google Maps.
Yoo Jae-seok can often be seen covering his face, particularly in locations where the sun is strong. Why does he cover his face like this? The reason behind the headgear is Yoo's troublesome skin which is very sensitive.
These days nobody diets and eats only food. Now people are on all types of protein shakes, supplements, vitamins etc, and I'm no different. I was asked whether eating these types of things while not working out has any affect on you. Basically, you will only see the results from taking protein if you are exercising regularly.
Nobody lives within 3 kilometers of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. On August 26, residents from the area donned hazmat suits and were allowed several hours to collect items from their houses. Many of them brought out irreplaceable photos and it got me thinking. If you were in this situation, what would you bring?
Apple CEO Steve job formally announced his resignation this morning. He will become the Chairman of the board and former COO Tim Cook is set to become the new CEO of Apple. What are some of the things Steve jobs has done for Apple and will his successor be able to follow in his footsteps?
Yesterday Seoul citizens made their voice clear with a voter turnout of 25.7% in the referendum for free lunches at school. It shows that citizens now make decisions for themselves and people are conscious of the issues at hand.
The IIAF World Champs for 2011 start tomorrow in Daegu. Many have been looking forward to this event in which over 200 countries and 2000 competitors will compete. There are 5000 volunteers directly involved and around 370,000 volunteers ready to help with promotion and support for the event.
I managed to pick up a voucher to use at a Kids Cafe. Here are photos from inside. There are large play areas where kids can have fun, dress up and read books. Food and drinks are also available for you and your children. Check out the photos!
Recently Japan's JNN news reported on the free lunch referendum in Seoul. Japan's lunches are not free at all but this is balanced by support for children in several other areas.
Power usage has hit record levels this summer. Though it can be hard save electricity in this day and age, here are some useful tips to help you save power when using your desktop computer.
With the recent news of Google acquiring Motorola, the tech world has been shaken, especially here in Korea. Even the government reacted to the news due to a concern about Korea's lack of ability to develop software which could leave Korean companies defenseless. It was announced that Samsung and LG would join hands to develop a mobile OS from October this year.
We trust sites with our private information but with the frequency and scale of the hacking incidents which have happened over the past year it is causing both customers and companies to think twice on the issue. In light of the recent attacks more and more websites have posted notices asking users to change their passwords.
The free lunch referendum has been a hot topic for the past month. After Oh's emotional press conference on Sunday morning, it is probable that he had hoped to be in the spotlight on the evening news. It turned out that on this day Libyan rebels made their way into Tripoli and news of the fall of Gaddafi's regime took the top spot on the evening bulletins.
There are many cases of Korea's cultural assets going missing and turning up in museums around the world. Many objects still continue to missing from historic books to whole doors from historic buildings. Why is this happening?
There has been a lot of news over the past couple of weeks that has rattled the tech world. Now, with Google's acquisition of Motorola it is being asked whether Samsung will become contractors under Google. What does the future hold for Samsung in the mobile industry?
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Oh Se-hoon's promise to step down as the Mayor of Seoul was a bombshell not only to the public but also to the members of his own party, The Grand National Party. One member of the GNP said he felt betrayed by the actions of Oh.
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Making a living from talking, naturally I have a deep interest in resources relating to how one can become a better speaker. When I found a book titled '90 second speech' I had to check it out. To my disappointment though, the book did not specifically address the "90 second" statement written in the title.
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The Gyeongju World Culture Expo has opened and will run for 60 days until October 10. Over 44 countries are taking part and showcasing their countries culture, art and music. Here are some of the sights and sounds you can enjoy at the expo.
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Starting out from Incheon International Airport, here are some colorful and beautiful pictures which have captured life on the silk road in China.
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Ticket Monster(commonly called TMON) was sold at 300,000,000,000won to U.S company Social Living. In one year over 500 social commerce companies have popped up. Why so many? They have all been wanting to follow in TMON's footsteps but the results have not been that great.
We see advertisements everywhere we look, whether it be on TV, newspapers or websites. But over which medium do people trust ads the most? This infographic shows that people tend to trust newspaper ads over ones on the Internet.
After being at 4th place up until the end of July, Lotte has now made it to 3rd place. In fact, July saw the Giants score better than the current 1st place team, the Samsung Lions. With Lotte's recent winning streak, there is reason enough for them to look ahead to reaching 2nd place.
Hewlett-Packard has announced that there will be a separation of its PC business. They will also be closing down their webOS device business. This is huge news, especially for a PC company with over 30 years in the industry.
It's been a terribly rainy summer and there were barely any sunny days in July. So make sure to enjoy your holiday by checking the weather which can now be done with Google maps. You can zoom into specific areas and check the forecast of up to 10 days.
Most people will buy a diary but never end up finishing it. People find it too heavy, intrusive or just the act of writing everything down tiresome. Nevertheless, this new 'Leadership Organizer' diary seems very convenient and easy to carry around. I'm sure if you try using it, you'll find it worth writing in too.
"Baseball God", Coach Kim Seong-geun has announced his parting with SK. Actually you could see signs that Kim's relationship with the team was becoming strained in several places before the start of this season but Kim's leaving on his own accord was somewhat unexpected.
Jisan Valley Rock Festival Review! The Music, DJDOC, Jaurim, Arctic Monkeys, Jang Giha and the faces, DeliSpice etc. Actually up until going to the festival I felt something was lacking.
On August 17, a Yonhap journalist was reporting from The Blue House. No withdrawal to cut corporate, income and other taxes.
Thanks to the rain, the heat hasn't been too bad but the humidity is shocking. If you turn on the air conditioning it's nice and cool but once you turn it off it becomes stuffy again. I turn on the air conditioning when the family is home but when I'm alone I live together with my new love, the fan.
Why does bad scheduling of audition shows like 'Kiss and Cry' and 'Top Band' have to happen now of all times. What if Kin Yuna's 'Kiss and Cry' was on Friday night instead of Sunday evening?
When you are on the internet you end up downloading a variety of files. Usually you put the files into folders depending on their importance but every time you move a file it's quite annoying. Isn't there an easier way?
When you've been betrayed by a friend, it hurts a lot. When you hear that the girl you once loved is engaged, it hurts so much that it torments you. It's like this from our point of view in our individual lives.
Looking around at today's health news, I came across this article. "A bear's gall bladder - Effect on an irregular pulse". A bear's gall bladder in an age where we have retired our space shuttles...?
Changneung Stream, where you can enjoy fishing and summer at the same time. After moving to Seoul, Jingwan-dong a few months ago I found out that there was a fishing spot nearby.
Voting for Seoul's 'Free Meal Project' will go ahead as scheduled on the 24th of August. At Seoul Administrative Court on August 16, Lee Sang-soo and the rest of the Democratic Party dismissed opponent Mayor Oh's bid to stop the vote from taking place.
