The Chosun Ilbo,also known as The Chosun Daily, is a Korean-language newspaper of record for South Korea and among the oldest active newspapers in the country. With a daily circulation of more than 1,800,000,the Chosun Ilbo has been audited annually since the Audit Bureau of Circulations was established in 1993. Chosun Ilbo and its subsidiary company,Digital Chosun,operate the Chosun.com news website,which also publishes news in English,Chinese,and Japanese.
Jay Chang Joon Kim is a Korean-American politician and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California. He was the first Korean American to be elected to the United States Congress.
Song Seung-heon is a South Korean model and actor. He has acted in various television dramas,notably Autumn in My Heart (2000),East of Eden (2008),My Princess (2011),Black (2017),Player (2018),The Great Show (2019),and Dinner Mate (2020). His latest on-screen appearance was in the fourth season of Voice (2021).
The Dong-A Ilbo is a daily Korean-language newspaper published in South Korea. It is considered a newspaper of record in the country,and was founded in 1920. The paper has been a significant presence in Korean society and history,especially during the 1910–1945 Japanese colonial period,when it championed the Korean independence movement.
Park Seung is a Korean economist who most recently served as a Governor of the Bank of Korea from 2002 to 2006. Before becoming a governor of the Bank of Korea,he was a professor at Chung-Ang University,a president of Korea Economic Association (1999-2000),a senior secretary to the President for Economic Affairs under the Office of the President,and a minister of Ministry of Construction (1988-1989).
Shin Jung-hwan is a South Korean singer and entertainer. He debuted as a singer in 1994 as a member of the K-pop group Roo'ra,and later became a frequent guest on South Korean variety shows. His career was put on hold for several years,and his popularity plummeted after he was found guilty of illegal gambling while visiting the Philippines in 2010.
Ahn Sung-ki is a South Korean actor. One of the country's most respected actors,he has appeared in more than 130 films during his career of over 60 years. He received Bog-wan Order of Cultural Merit in 2005 Culture Day.
Im Ho is a South Korean actor,best known for his roles mostly as an emperor in historical dramas. His notable roles were included in the television series Jang Hui-bin (1995) and Jewel in the Palace (2003).
Taejo Wang Geon is a 2000 Korean historical period drama. Directed by Kim Jong-sun and starring Choi Soo-jong in the title role of King Taejo. The drama aired from April 1,2000,to February 24,2002,in 200 episodes. The scene dealing with the end of Gungye gained a lot of popularity,recording the highest viewership rating of 60.4% in the metropolitan area.
The Maeil Business Newspaper (Korean: 매일경제신문),also simply known as Maekyung or MK,is a comprehensive daily newspaper published in South Korea,first issued on March 24,1966. The president of the publishing company is Chang Dae-whan.
JTBC is a South Korean nationwide pay television network. Its primary shareholder is JoongAng Holdings,with a 25% stake. It was launched on 1 December 2011. JTBC is a generalist channel,with programming consisting of television series,variety shows,and news broadcasting;its news division is held in similar regard to the three main terrestrial networks in South Korea.
Korean Peninsula is a 2012 South Korean television series starring Hwang Jung-min and Kim Jung-eun. It aired on newly launched cable channel TV Chosun from February 6 to April 3,2012 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 20:50 for 18 episodes.
Cho Sung-min was a South Korean professional baseball player with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan and the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO League. He also received media attention for his much-publicized marriage and divorce from actress Choi Jin-sil.
Kim Hu-ran is a Korean poet. She is also known by her art name Hyeongdeok.
Events from the year 2002 in South Korea.
Veteran is a 2015 South Korean action comedy film written and directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. It drew 13.4 million admissions,making it the 5th all-time highest-grossing film in South Korean cinema history. Veteran also won the Casa Asia Award at the Sitges Film Festival.
Kim Suk-soo is a South Korean politician and attorney-at-law who served as prime minister of South Korea from 2002 to 2003 under president Kim Dae-jung.
Kim Yong-man is a South Korean comedian. He is currently signed with the entertainment agency,FNC Entertainment.
The World Knowledge Forum is a an international non-governmental organization,which aims to promote balanced global growth and prosperity through knowledge-sharing. Its efforts "brings together global leaders to address the importance of knowledge in meeting the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world".
Shin Don is a South Korean television series based on the novel The Phantom Queen by Park Jong-hwa,starring Son Chang-min,Jeong Bo-seok,Seo Ji-hye,Oh Man-seok and Kang Moon-young. It aired on MBC from September 24,2005 to May 7,2006 every Saturday and Sunday at 21:40 (KST).
