Exhibitions“Delpire & Cie”: Though the name might not immediately ring any bells, unlike with other Magnum members, Robert Delpire is a powerful figure without whom photographic history cannot be properly discussed. The 82-year-old photographer, publisher and director of exhibitions, films and campaigns has a lot of clout over not only his fellow photographers but also in other cultural realms. Th

Performance Feb. 18, 2011

A modern Korean novelThe WingsBy Yi Sang(Jimoondang, 5,000 won)Author Yi Sang (1910-1937) is regarded as one of the most innovative writers in modern Korean literature. Having trained as an architect, Yi blurred the boundaries between poetry, fiction and essay, while breaking the rules of language and its forms.One of Yi’s short stories, “The Wings” exhibits Yi’s inventive literary techniques as w

Books Feb. 18, 2011

Grand InterContinental Seoul ParnasThe hotel said French hotelier Kamal Chaoui has taken office as general manager of Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas and InterContinental Seoul COEX as of Feb. 9. The 50-year-old spent a great part of his hospitality career with Hyatt International Hotels. With over 26 years of hotel management experience, Chaoui has broad understanding of Asian culture having

Food Feb. 18, 2011

The fixtures for the new K-League season have finally been announced and the 29th edition kicks off on March 5. There is much to look forward to in 2011 but it is a case of getting in at the deep end for the nation’s soccer fans as the opening weekend sees a clash between the country’s two biggest rivals FC Seoul and Suwon Bluewings.More than 60,000 are expected at Seoul World Cup Stadium and it p

Soccer Feb. 17, 2011

14-member panel expresses satisfaction with infrastructurePYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province ― The International Olympic Committee evaluation team on Thursday visited sports venues in PyeongChang, one of three candidate cities bidding for the 2018 Winter Olympics.On fourth day of their visit, the IOC delegation, led by Gunilla Lindberg of Sweden, took a careful look around the Nordic, cross country, bi

More Sports Feb. 17, 2011

Boltonclip Wigan 1-0 in FA Cup 4th-round replayLONDON (AP) ― Arsenal rallied in the second half to beat Spanish giant Barcelona 2-1 in a thrilling first-leg match in the last 16 of the Champions League and three Brazilians scored for Shakhtar Donetsk in its 3-2 victory in Roma.Russia captain Andrey Arshavin came off the bench and capped a flowing length-of-the-field move with the winner for Arsena

Soccer Feb. 17, 2011

VALENCIENNES, France (AFP) ― Having overcome difficulties with the language barrier, Valenciennes’ South Korean youngster Nam Tae-hee has begun to play a central role in his side’s battle to avoid relegation.With two assists in nine appearances this season, the 19-year-old is starting to make his presence felt ― a little over two years since he arrived in France in January 2009.He has also earned

Soccer Feb. 17, 2011

Officials blame poor record keeping for latest questions about ageBEIJING (AP) ― Chinese skating officials are blaming poor record keeping for the latest questions about the age and eligibility of some athletes, including 2006 Olympic pairs silver medalists Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao.The birthdates the Zhangs provided when they entered competitions were “real,” the Chinese Skating Association said in

More Sports Feb. 16, 2011

PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province ― With PyeongChang getting into full swing to impress the IOC evaluation commission, Korea’s best winter sports athletes gathered here Tuesday for the 92nd National Winter Sports Festival.The annual competition kicked off Tuesday with the opening ceremony at Yongpyong Resort in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province.More than 2,300 athletes, including Vancouver gold trio Lee S

More Sports Feb. 15, 2011

Annual event introduces winter sports to children from warm countriesPYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province ― It is 9 a.m. on Monday, and he starts complaining.“My hands and feet are freezing, and my face hurts,” says Rockey Mallobe, 17, from Kenya. Rockey is having his first experience of skiing at the Alpensia Resort, in PyeongChang.“Use your poles to scrape snow off your boots,” says the instructor as R

Feb. 15, 2011

SAO PAULO (AP) ― A tearful Ronaldo said goodbye to soccer, having finally met an opponent he couldn’t overcome.His body no longer able to meet the demands of the game, the 34-year-old striker retired Monday. He ends a magnificent career in which he won two World Cups with Brazil and thrived with some of Europe’s top teams. He played 18 years despite repeated knee trouble and leaves as a three-time

Soccer Feb. 15, 2011

Kang Kwang-bae focused on bringing 2018 Winter Olympics to PyeongChangPYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province ― There’s no better word than “challenge” to describe his career. Kang Kwang-bae, 37, is a pioneer in winter sports in Korea. He was the first Korean athlete to take on sled events at the Winter Olympics. He made his Olympic debut by competing in the luge at the 1998 Winter Games. Then, after switch

More Sports Feb. 14, 2011

IOC evaluation commission makes on-site inspection this weekPYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province ― Early Saturday morning in PyeongChang local residents were busy clearing streets after 78 centimeters of snow fell in one day ― the most in more than 100 years. People from almost every home and office were wielding snow shovels, digging the sidewalks and the roads. Some even brought plow trucks to help red

More Sports Feb. 13, 2011