A bittersweet memory

Swiss Buddhist nun talks about her love and concerns for Korea, where she lived for 14 yearsGENEVA ― It is a strange experience to meet a Buddhist nun, who calls herself a lover of Korean culture, on the main street in Geneva.Donned in her grey Buddhist robes, Ven. Mujin steps into the cafe nearby the train station. Then she starts complaining.“Somebody left food here,” she points to the table, be

June 9, 2011

Pakistan ― created through democratic struggle

The following is the message from Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, prime minister of Pakistan, on the occasion of Pakistan Day. ― Ed. Syed Yousaf Raza GillaniToday Pakistan celebrates the 71st anniversary of the adoption of the Pakistan Resolution, passed on March 23, 1940 with traditional zeal and zest. On this historic day, the Muslims of the sub-continent gathered in Lahore under the inspiring leaders

March 22, 2011

Pakistan, Korea expand bilateral cooperation

The following is the message by Shaukat Ali Mukadam, ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Korea. ― Ed. Shaukat Ali MukadamIt was on March 23, 1940, 72 years ago that the Muslims of the Indian sub-continent resolved to have an independent country. And after a valiant struggle from the colonial rulers, Pakistan became an independent state 64 years ago, on Aug. 14, 1947.

March 22, 2011

Pakistan celebrates triumph of democracy

The following is the message from Asif Ali Zardari, president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on the occasion of Pakistan Day. ― Ed.March 23 this year is most memorable as it is the first Pakistan Day after the Parliament unanimously removed from the Constitution the over three-decade old vestiges of dictatorship to make it truly democratic.It is a proud day for every Pakistani as we celebrat

March 22, 2011

Pakistan ― a tourist’s paradise with natural beauty

Pakistan lies at the cross-roads of Central, West and South Asia, which makes it a meeting point of ancient civilizations and cultures. The region encompassed by modern day Pakistan is home to the oldest Asian civilization and one of the oldest civilizations in the world after Mesopotamia and Egypt ― the Indus Valley Civilization (B.C. 2500-B.C. 1500). Pakistan was a part of an epicenter of great

March 22, 2011

Vitalizing civil-military technology cooperation

Defense R&D should come under National Science and Technology Council to expand scope of developmentThis is the 43rd in a series of articles introducing the Korean government’s R&D policies. Researchers at the Science & Technology Policy Institute will explain Korea’s R&D initiatives aimed at addressing major socioeconomic problems facing the nation. ― Ed. Hong Sung-bumIn 1990, the Clinton adminis

March 16, 2011

Evaluation panel visits Mungyeong for on-site assessment of venues

The International Military Sports Council (CISM) evaluation team arrived in Mungyeong on Wednesday for their inspection of the Korean city’s bid to host the CISM Military World Games 2015.Chief inspector Mesut Cerit of Turkey, who is CISM president for Europe, first arrived at Incheon International Airport on Feb. 28, and was greeted by Mungyeong Mayor Shin Hyun-kook, defense ministry officials an

March 2, 2011

[R&D POLICY IN KOREA (42)] Building global knowledge networks through brain circulation in bio, pharmaceutical industry

This is the 42nd in a series of articles introducing the Korean government’s R&D policies. Researchers at the Science & Technology Policy Institute will explain Korea’s R&D initiatives aimed at addressing major socioeconomic problems facing the nation. ― Ed.To bring back and utilize human resources that have gone overseas has been a goal of companies and governments of developing countries for a l

Feb. 17, 2011

[R&D POLICY IN KOREA(41)] Promoting industry and academy cooperation

Consilience and platforms act as foundation for knowledge connection and integrationThis is the 41st in a series of articles introducing the Korean government’s R&D policies. Researchers at the Science & Technology Policy Institute will explain Korea’s R&D initiatives aimed at addressing major socioeconomic problems facing the nation. ― Ed.As the knowledge-based economy intensifies, knowledge exch

Jan. 13, 2011