[Anchor Lead]
The Korean Navy has held the funeral for the 46 crewmen killed in the sinking of the naval patrol ship Cheonan. The servicemen were buried at Daejeon National Cemetery. Here’s a look at the country’s final farewell to the fallen.
[Pkg]
People attending the funeral constantly wipe their tears with handkerchiefs. The Hwarangmugong medal is placed before the photo of each of the 46 victims. An elderly mother cries for her son. A young widow silently cries in hiding her face. A son who is now head of his family tries to hold back tears. A mother sheds endless tears and a sad father remains silent in front of his son’s photo. All naval ships sound their whistles and bid farewell to the fallen sailors. Some 100 funeral cars line up and head for Daejeon National Cemetery, forming a queue five kilometers long. Salutes are made, then flowers are laid and incense lighted. The bereaved families burst into tears once again.
[Soundbite] Crew Member’s Mother : “I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry, my dear.”
[Soundbite] Crew Member’s Mother : “Rest in peace. Please forgive me.”
The burial was the largest held at Daejeon National Cemetery. More than 3,000 people attended, including the bereaved families of the dead. The soldiers were buried in the cemetery’s special grounds.
2. Grief & Mourning
[Anchor Lead]
During the Cheonan funeral, Koreans nationwide stopped by at mourning sites to pay their last respects to the victims.
[Pkg]
The siren heralds the beginning of the funeral Thursday morning. Pedestrians stop on their way to bid their last farewell to the 46 soldiers who lost their lives in the sunken ship. People visit memorial altars set up all over Korea as well. Students pray for the dead in classrooms nationwide. Citizens at the train station watch the funeral procession on TV. Many cried as if their own family had died.
[Soundbite]
“I’m grateful for their sacrifice. I wish they all rest in peace.”
Passengers on subways watch the funeral on their cell phones.
[Soundbite]
“I wish I could go to the main altar. I’m watching it on my cell phone, because I don’t want to miss it.”
More than a hundred thousand Koreans left messages of condolences on famous Websites as well. The entire nation grieved together over the loss of the 46 young lives and prayed for them to rest in peace.
3. Moon Prospects
[Anchor Lead]
The national space program is seeking to explore the moon if the June launch of the country’s first space rocket is successful. Korea has developed a liquid rocket engine, the key technology in sending a spaceship to the moon.
[Pkg]
The Naro rocket launch last year failed to send a satellite into orbit despite high expectations. The second attempt will come in June. If the satellite the rocket will carry goes into orbit, Korea’s next goal is to send a spaceship all the way to the moon. This rocket engine spurts out flames with a deafening roar. The engine uses liquid fuel. The engine is 21 centimeters long and weighs 1.8 kilograms, and can lift up to 120 kilos. This is enough to send a spaceship orbiting the earth toward the moon’s orbit.
[Soundbite] Prof. Gwon Se-jin (Korea Advanced Inst. of Science & Tech) : “If we use the projectile, we can travel to the moon with engine and landing module technologies we currently have.”
Ninety percent of the engine’s propellant is hydrogen peroxide, so the liquid status can be maintained without a cooling device. American engines use highly toxic propellants, but the Korean engine is much safer and cheaper to produce. Korea has also developed a small landing module to be loaded on the spaceship and a position-controlling small auxiliary rocket. With the spaceship engine complete, Korea could begin exploring the moon sooner than expected if the Naro rocket launch is successful.
4. Business Revival
[Anchor Lead]
Korean manufacturers are seeing an eight-year high in the business survey index. The BSI indicates the industry’s expectations of an economic recovery.
[Pkg]
This is Kia Motor’s new full-sized sedan. Nearly 20 thousand cars were sold in just five months since its rollout.
[Soundbite] Ryu Gi-cheon (Hyundai Kia Automotive Group) : “The global auto market and reviews on our cars are improving. This year’s outlook is good.”
Korea’s manufacturers are seeing a significant progress in their business. In fact, the manufacturing sector’s business survey index has recorded 103 this month. The BSI indicates how the industry actually sees the business environment. The BSI shows that more than half of Korean manufacturers feel that the local economy has improved. It’s the highest BSI figure in eight years since the second quarter of 2002. Businesses are seeing development in most categories such as sales, investment, and profitability. More and more companies are experiencing labor shortage as expectations for recovery run high.
[Soundbite] Sin Chang-mok (Samsung Economic Research Inst.) : “More companies are seeing labor shortage. We expect employment condition to get better soon.”
However, manufacturers fear that the rapidly rising prices of raw materials and exchange rate fluctuations may undermine the future recovery.
5. Motor Show
[Anchor Lead]
The Busan International Motor Show has opened in the country’s second-largest city. New domestic models set for launch in this year’s second half are being showcased at the event.
[Pkg]
New car models for this year look slimmer and younger. The new Hyundai Avante has been shown to the public for the first time worldwide. The body is designed to resemble the flow of the wind. Power and fuel efficiency have been improved more than 10 percent. Kia Motors has launched the sale of the new sophisticated model K5. Renault Samsung Motors will sell its new SM3 model from this year’s second half. Ssangyong Motors is dreaming of a comeback through the Korando C, which will debut in September. GM Daewoo will bring in the Chevrolet brand to Korea.
[Soundbite] Mike Arcamone (CEO, GM Daewoo)
Domestic electric carmakers also showed off their practical eco-friendly models.
[Soundbite] Ryu Bong-seon (AD Motors) : “This car can travel 120km after charging for four hours overnight. It costs only about nine dollars.”
Featured cars also include an English sports car used in the popular TV series "Boys Over Flowers" and the most famous four-wheel drive of Japan. But the Busan International Motor Show is hardly international despite its name. The event opened about one week after the Beijing Motor Show but has just two foreign car importers taking part.
6. Back to Camp
[Anchor Lead]
Oh Eun-sun, the world’s first woman to climb the fourteen peaks over eight thousand meters, safely returned to the Annapurna base camp Thursday. Oh is to return to Korea in mid May.
[Pkg]
Oh Eun-sun and her team return to the base camp waving towards the camp members. They had left the base camp to challenge the Annapurna a week ago. Oh hugs all the members who have been waiting for her at the base camp. She also prays before the lama altar.
[Soundbite] Oh Eun-sun (Mountaineer) : “Thank you for helping me climb safely to the top. Thank you.”
Though Oh is exhausted from the last climb to the summit that took over 13 hours, she seems more energized than ever. She said she’d lost a sack full of food near the camp three, 6,400 meters above sea level.
[Soundbite]
“We dropped a bag full of food by accident. It was tough because we had to move on with a limited amount of food.”
She refuted Spanish female climber Pasaban’s suspicious claims over Oh’s achievement. Oh argued that Pasaban climbed Kanchenjunga using the rope Oh had set up herself. She said she couldn’t understand why Pasban questioned whether she made it to the topat a time like this. Oh is to give a presentation on her climb at Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 6th and return to Korea around mid May.
7. JIFF Opening
[Anchor Lead]
The Jeonju International Film Festival has opened to celebrate digital and independent films. The event is marking its eleventh anniversary with more audience-oriented films with potential mass appeal.
[Pkg]
The Jeonju International Film Festival is celebrating its 11th year. Some two-thousand filmmakers, journalists and movie lovers have come to the opening ceremony.
[Soundbite]
“I waited for a year. I’m done with my midterms. I’m so excited that I can watch all the films.”
Under the theme "Freedom, Independence and Communication," this year’s opening film was "Should’ve Kissed" by director Park Jin-oh. The movie is a love story about two aspiring actors against the glittering backdrop of New York. The festival will screen 2-hundred-9 films from 49 countries, ranging from experimental indie and debut movies to new releases by master filmmakers. Featured are South American films rarely available in Korea and the works of Portuguese master Pedro Costa.
[Soundbite] Min Bung-lock (Director, JIFF) : “The JIFF has balanced the popularity with its true identity well throughout the year.”
The Jeonju International Film Festival will run through May 7th, filled with performances and events outside the main venue and outdoor screenings.
8. Filming Hub
[Anchor Lead]
Korea is becoming a favorite filming location for Southeast Asian movies and TV dramas. The country hopes that local filming locations will appeal to Southeast Asians as tourist attractions.
[Pkg]
Thai film "Knowing Me, Knowing You" is being filmed here. The film is about two Korean drama fans from Thailand who fall in love while traveling Korea. That is why 95% of the movie is filmed in Korea.
[Soundbite] Banjong Pisanthanakun (Thai Film Director) : “It’s a romantic comedy film. Thai people think that Korea is a very romantic nation. That’s why I’m filming it here.”
The main actress is a fan of KBS drama "Hong Gil-dong, the Hero!" She sings its title song flawlessly.
[Soundbite] "Hong Gil-dong, the Hero!" Title Song
This drama production team from Malaysia is shooting eight out of the show’s 13 episodes in Korea. The drama stars a Malay woman who likes Korean TV shows.
[Soundbite] Zizan Nin (Malay Actor)
Filming movies and dramas helps attract potential tourists.
[Soundbite] Sin Pyeong-seop (Korea Tourism Organization) : “Such works will motivate tourists to visit Korea, so the number of tourists will increase.”
If the first Korean Wave was created by dramas and films made by Koreans, the second wave is generated by foreign works filmed in Korea.
9. Seoul Streets
[Anchor Lead]
Famous streets worldwide include Broadway and the Champs Elysees. Seoul also has its share of streets that attract visitors. Some take you back in time, some have beautiful views and some offer entertainment and fun. Let’s go get a closer look at Seoul’s special streets.
[Pkg]
Here’s a place where you can shop, eat and take in some culture and art all in one place. It’s the Samcheong-dong Road. Small, quaint shops and cafes line the street. The gray concrete walls have been given makeovers. Taking photographs is a favorite pastime of visitors to this area.
[Soundbite]
“There are many interesting spots and shops along the street. It’s different each time I come. I want to come here more often.”
If you prefer a more quiet place, you can try out the alleys of Seochon near Gyeongbok Palace. The old traditional Korean style houses and alleys remain as they have been for decades. Walking through these alleys is like traveling back in time. The elderly owner of this old book shop chats with customers.
[Soundbite] Gwon O-nam (Bookstore Owner) : “It’s been open for 60 years. I can’t close it now because people say they come to see me.”
[Soundbite]
“It’s like visiting my grandparent’s home. The place is very nice and cozy.”
The Seochon Road leads to Chebu-dong, where some of Seoul’s oldest alleys remain. The Chebudong marketplace has a famous landmark. It is this elderly woman who sells the popular Korean rice cake snack topoki even at an age of over 90 years old.
[Soundbite]
“It’s really good and she’s very nice to my children. I keep coming here once in a while because she’s like my own mother.”
Arirang Street, known as the street of film, is growing more and more popular these days. It has been designed as a commemorative site for the late director Na Un-gyu, who made Korea’s first silent movie, "Arirang." Bronze carvings of old film posters can be seen everywhere.
[Soundbite]
“Most streets have plain blocks, but there are many interesting posters on the street.”
It’s hard to believe such a place exists in the heart of the city. But it’s not located in the countryside. Pedestrians enjoy strolling along the lake.
[Soundbite]
“It’s incredible we have a place like this in the middle of the city. The air is really clean and it has this beautiful lake. It’s a great place for walking.”
Here’s a glamorous street that’s best visited at night. A wireless network system set up along the entire street makes images on the ground move and change when you step on them.
[Soundbite]
“It seems like I’ve dipped my foot in a paint.”
Pictures taken at a photo stall are shown on a huge electronic panel.
[Soundbite]
“We tried this out of curiosity, but never knew it’d come out this big.”
There’s a whole range of special streets to be found around the Korean capital, and with the weather finally getting warmer, it’s the perfect time for a visit.
The Korean Navy has held the funeral for the 46 crewmen killed in the sinking of the naval patrol ship Cheonan. The servicemen were buried at Daejeon National Cemetery. Here’s a look at the country’s final farewell to the fallen.
[Pkg]
People attending the funeral constantly wipe their tears with handkerchiefs. The Hwarangmugong medal is placed before the photo of each of the 46 victims. An elderly mother cries for her son. A young widow silently cries in hiding her face. A son who is now head of his family tries to hold back tears. A mother sheds endless tears and a sad father remains silent in front of his son’s photo. All naval ships sound their whistles and bid farewell to the fallen sailors. Some 100 funeral cars line up and head for Daejeon National Cemetery, forming a queue five kilometers long. Salutes are made, then flowers are laid and incense lighted. The bereaved families burst into tears once again.
[Soundbite] Crew Member’s Mother : “I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry, my dear.”
[Soundbite] Crew Member’s Mother : “Rest in peace. Please forgive me.”
The burial was the largest held at Daejeon National Cemetery. More than 3,000 people attended, including the bereaved families of the dead. The soldiers were buried in the cemetery’s special grounds.
2. Grief & Mourning
[Anchor Lead]
During the Cheonan funeral, Koreans nationwide stopped by at mourning sites to pay their last respects to the victims.
[Pkg]
The siren heralds the beginning of the funeral Thursday morning. Pedestrians stop on their way to bid their last farewell to the 46 soldiers who lost their lives in the sunken ship. People visit memorial altars set up all over Korea as well. Students pray for the dead in classrooms nationwide. Citizens at the train station watch the funeral procession on TV. Many cried as if their own family had died.
[Soundbite]
“I’m grateful for their sacrifice. I wish they all rest in peace.”
Passengers on subways watch the funeral on their cell phones.
[Soundbite]
“I wish I could go to the main altar. I’m watching it on my cell phone, because I don’t want to miss it.”
More than a hundred thousand Koreans left messages of condolences on famous Websites as well. The entire nation grieved together over the loss of the 46 young lives and prayed for them to rest in peace.
3. Moon Prospects
[Anchor Lead]
The national space program is seeking to explore the moon if the June launch of the country’s first space rocket is successful. Korea has developed a liquid rocket engine, the key technology in sending a spaceship to the moon.
[Pkg]
The Naro rocket launch last year failed to send a satellite into orbit despite high expectations. The second attempt will come in June. If the satellite the rocket will carry goes into orbit, Korea’s next goal is to send a spaceship all the way to the moon. This rocket engine spurts out flames with a deafening roar. The engine uses liquid fuel. The engine is 21 centimeters long and weighs 1.8 kilograms, and can lift up to 120 kilos. This is enough to send a spaceship orbiting the earth toward the moon’s orbit.
[Soundbite] Prof. Gwon Se-jin (Korea Advanced Inst. of Science & Tech) : “If we use the projectile, we can travel to the moon with engine and landing module technologies we currently have.”
Ninety percent of the engine’s propellant is hydrogen peroxide, so the liquid status can be maintained without a cooling device. American engines use highly toxic propellants, but the Korean engine is much safer and cheaper to produce. Korea has also developed a small landing module to be loaded on the spaceship and a position-controlling small auxiliary rocket. With the spaceship engine complete, Korea could begin exploring the moon sooner than expected if the Naro rocket launch is successful.
4. Business Revival
[Anchor Lead]
Korean manufacturers are seeing an eight-year high in the business survey index. The BSI indicates the industry’s expectations of an economic recovery.
[Pkg]
This is Kia Motor’s new full-sized sedan. Nearly 20 thousand cars were sold in just five months since its rollout.
[Soundbite] Ryu Gi-cheon (Hyundai Kia Automotive Group) : “The global auto market and reviews on our cars are improving. This year’s outlook is good.”
Korea’s manufacturers are seeing a significant progress in their business. In fact, the manufacturing sector’s business survey index has recorded 103 this month. The BSI indicates how the industry actually sees the business environment. The BSI shows that more than half of Korean manufacturers feel that the local economy has improved. It’s the highest BSI figure in eight years since the second quarter of 2002. Businesses are seeing development in most categories such as sales, investment, and profitability. More and more companies are experiencing labor shortage as expectations for recovery run high.
[Soundbite] Sin Chang-mok (Samsung Economic Research Inst.) : “More companies are seeing labor shortage. We expect employment condition to get better soon.”
However, manufacturers fear that the rapidly rising prices of raw materials and exchange rate fluctuations may undermine the future recovery.
5. Motor Show
[Anchor Lead]
The Busan International Motor Show has opened in the country’s second-largest city. New domestic models set for launch in this year’s second half are being showcased at the event.
[Pkg]
New car models for this year look slimmer and younger. The new Hyundai Avante has been shown to the public for the first time worldwide. The body is designed to resemble the flow of the wind. Power and fuel efficiency have been improved more than 10 percent. Kia Motors has launched the sale of the new sophisticated model K5. Renault Samsung Motors will sell its new SM3 model from this year’s second half. Ssangyong Motors is dreaming of a comeback through the Korando C, which will debut in September. GM Daewoo will bring in the Chevrolet brand to Korea.
[Soundbite] Mike Arcamone (CEO, GM Daewoo)
Domestic electric carmakers also showed off their practical eco-friendly models.
[Soundbite] Ryu Bong-seon (AD Motors) : “This car can travel 120km after charging for four hours overnight. It costs only about nine dollars.”
Featured cars also include an English sports car used in the popular TV series "Boys Over Flowers" and the most famous four-wheel drive of Japan. But the Busan International Motor Show is hardly international despite its name. The event opened about one week after the Beijing Motor Show but has just two foreign car importers taking part.
6. Back to Camp
[Anchor Lead]
Oh Eun-sun, the world’s first woman to climb the fourteen peaks over eight thousand meters, safely returned to the Annapurna base camp Thursday. Oh is to return to Korea in mid May.
[Pkg]
Oh Eun-sun and her team return to the base camp waving towards the camp members. They had left the base camp to challenge the Annapurna a week ago. Oh hugs all the members who have been waiting for her at the base camp. She also prays before the lama altar.
[Soundbite] Oh Eun-sun (Mountaineer) : “Thank you for helping me climb safely to the top. Thank you.”
Though Oh is exhausted from the last climb to the summit that took over 13 hours, she seems more energized than ever. She said she’d lost a sack full of food near the camp three, 6,400 meters above sea level.
[Soundbite]
“We dropped a bag full of food by accident. It was tough because we had to move on with a limited amount of food.”
She refuted Spanish female climber Pasaban’s suspicious claims over Oh’s achievement. Oh argued that Pasaban climbed Kanchenjunga using the rope Oh had set up herself. She said she couldn’t understand why Pasban questioned whether she made it to the topat a time like this. Oh is to give a presentation on her climb at Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 6th and return to Korea around mid May.
7. JIFF Opening
[Anchor Lead]
The Jeonju International Film Festival has opened to celebrate digital and independent films. The event is marking its eleventh anniversary with more audience-oriented films with potential mass appeal.
[Pkg]
The Jeonju International Film Festival is celebrating its 11th year. Some two-thousand filmmakers, journalists and movie lovers have come to the opening ceremony.
[Soundbite]
“I waited for a year. I’m done with my midterms. I’m so excited that I can watch all the films.”
Under the theme "Freedom, Independence and Communication," this year’s opening film was "Should’ve Kissed" by director Park Jin-oh. The movie is a love story about two aspiring actors against the glittering backdrop of New York. The festival will screen 2-hundred-9 films from 49 countries, ranging from experimental indie and debut movies to new releases by master filmmakers. Featured are South American films rarely available in Korea and the works of Portuguese master Pedro Costa.
[Soundbite] Min Bung-lock (Director, JIFF) : “The JIFF has balanced the popularity with its true identity well throughout the year.”
The Jeonju International Film Festival will run through May 7th, filled with performances and events outside the main venue and outdoor screenings.
8. Filming Hub
[Anchor Lead]
Korea is becoming a favorite filming location for Southeast Asian movies and TV dramas. The country hopes that local filming locations will appeal to Southeast Asians as tourist attractions.
[Pkg]
Thai film "Knowing Me, Knowing You" is being filmed here. The film is about two Korean drama fans from Thailand who fall in love while traveling Korea. That is why 95% of the movie is filmed in Korea.
[Soundbite] Banjong Pisanthanakun (Thai Film Director) : “It’s a romantic comedy film. Thai people think that Korea is a very romantic nation. That’s why I’m filming it here.”
The main actress is a fan of KBS drama "Hong Gil-dong, the Hero!" She sings its title song flawlessly.
[Soundbite] "Hong Gil-dong, the Hero!" Title Song
This drama production team from Malaysia is shooting eight out of the show’s 13 episodes in Korea. The drama stars a Malay woman who likes Korean TV shows.
[Soundbite] Zizan Nin (Malay Actor)
Filming movies and dramas helps attract potential tourists.
[Soundbite] Sin Pyeong-seop (Korea Tourism Organization) : “Such works will motivate tourists to visit Korea, so the number of tourists will increase.”
If the first Korean Wave was created by dramas and films made by Koreans, the second wave is generated by foreign works filmed in Korea.
9. Seoul Streets
[Anchor Lead]
Famous streets worldwide include Broadway and the Champs Elysees. Seoul also has its share of streets that attract visitors. Some take you back in time, some have beautiful views and some offer entertainment and fun. Let’s go get a closer look at Seoul’s special streets.
[Pkg]
Here’s a place where you can shop, eat and take in some culture and art all in one place. It’s the Samcheong-dong Road. Small, quaint shops and cafes line the street. The gray concrete walls have been given makeovers. Taking photographs is a favorite pastime of visitors to this area.
[Soundbite]
“There are many interesting spots and shops along the street. It’s different each time I come. I want to come here more often.”
If you prefer a more quiet place, you can try out the alleys of Seochon near Gyeongbok Palace. The old traditional Korean style houses and alleys remain as they have been for decades. Walking through these alleys is like traveling back in time. The elderly owner of this old book shop chats with customers.
[Soundbite] Gwon O-nam (Bookstore Owner) : “It’s been open for 60 years. I can’t close it now because people say they come to see me.”
[Soundbite]
“It’s like visiting my grandparent’s home. The place is very nice and cozy.”
The Seochon Road leads to Chebu-dong, where some of Seoul’s oldest alleys remain. The Chebudong marketplace has a famous landmark. It is this elderly woman who sells the popular Korean rice cake snack topoki even at an age of over 90 years old.
[Soundbite]
“It’s really good and she’s very nice to my children. I keep coming here once in a while because she’s like my own mother.”
Arirang Street, known as the street of film, is growing more and more popular these days. It has been designed as a commemorative site for the late director Na Un-gyu, who made Korea’s first silent movie, "Arirang." Bronze carvings of old film posters can be seen everywhere.
[Soundbite]
“Most streets have plain blocks, but there are many interesting posters on the street.”
It’s hard to believe such a place exists in the heart of the city. But it’s not located in the countryside. Pedestrians enjoy strolling along the lake.
[Soundbite]
“It’s incredible we have a place like this in the middle of the city. The air is really clean and it has this beautiful lake. It’s a great place for walking.”
Here’s a glamorous street that’s best visited at night. A wireless network system set up along the entire street makes images on the ground move and change when you step on them.
[Soundbite]
“It seems like I’ve dipped my foot in a paint.”
Pictures taken at a photo stall are shown on a huge electronic panel.
[Soundbite]
“We tried this out of curiosity, but never knew it’d come out this big.”
There’s a whole range of special streets to be found around the Korean capital, and with the weather finally getting warmer, it’s the perfect time for a visit.
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- Cheonan Funeral
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- 입력 2010-04-30 17:10:55
[Anchor Lead]
The Korean Navy has held the funeral for the 46 crewmen killed in the sinking of the naval patrol ship Cheonan. The servicemen were buried at Daejeon National Cemetery. Here’s a look at the country’s final farewell to the fallen.
[Pkg]
People attending the funeral constantly wipe their tears with handkerchiefs. The Hwarangmugong medal is placed before the photo of each of the 46 victims. An elderly mother cries for her son. A young widow silently cries in hiding her face. A son who is now head of his family tries to hold back tears. A mother sheds endless tears and a sad father remains silent in front of his son’s photo. All naval ships sound their whistles and bid farewell to the fallen sailors. Some 100 funeral cars line up and head for Daejeon National Cemetery, forming a queue five kilometers long. Salutes are made, then flowers are laid and incense lighted. The bereaved families burst into tears once again.
[Soundbite] Crew Member’s Mother : “I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry, my dear.”
[Soundbite] Crew Member’s Mother : “Rest in peace. Please forgive me.”
The burial was the largest held at Daejeon National Cemetery. More than 3,000 people attended, including the bereaved families of the dead. The soldiers were buried in the cemetery’s special grounds.
2. Grief & Mourning
[Anchor Lead]
During the Cheonan funeral, Koreans nationwide stopped by at mourning sites to pay their last respects to the victims.
[Pkg]
The siren heralds the beginning of the funeral Thursday morning. Pedestrians stop on their way to bid their last farewell to the 46 soldiers who lost their lives in the sunken ship. People visit memorial altars set up all over Korea as well. Students pray for the dead in classrooms nationwide. Citizens at the train station watch the funeral procession on TV. Many cried as if their own family had died.
[Soundbite]
“I’m grateful for their sacrifice. I wish they all rest in peace.”
Passengers on subways watch the funeral on their cell phones.
[Soundbite]
“I wish I could go to the main altar. I’m watching it on my cell phone, because I don’t want to miss it.”
More than a hundred thousand Koreans left messages of condolences on famous Websites as well. The entire nation grieved together over the loss of the 46 young lives and prayed for them to rest in peace.
3. Moon Prospects
[Anchor Lead]
The national space program is seeking to explore the moon if the June launch of the country’s first space rocket is successful. Korea has developed a liquid rocket engine, the key technology in sending a spaceship to the moon.
[Pkg]
The Naro rocket launch last year failed to send a satellite into orbit despite high expectations. The second attempt will come in June. If the satellite the rocket will carry goes into orbit, Korea’s next goal is to send a spaceship all the way to the moon. This rocket engine spurts out flames with a deafening roar. The engine uses liquid fuel. The engine is 21 centimeters long and weighs 1.8 kilograms, and can lift up to 120 kilos. This is enough to send a spaceship orbiting the earth toward the moon’s orbit.
[Soundbite] Prof. Gwon Se-jin (Korea Advanced Inst. of Science & Tech) : “If we use the projectile, we can travel to the moon with engine and landing module technologies we currently have.”
Ninety percent of the engine’s propellant is hydrogen peroxide, so the liquid status can be maintained without a cooling device. American engines use highly toxic propellants, but the Korean engine is much safer and cheaper to produce. Korea has also developed a small landing module to be loaded on the spaceship and a position-controlling small auxiliary rocket. With the spaceship engine complete, Korea could begin exploring the moon sooner than expected if the Naro rocket launch is successful.
4. Business Revival
[Anchor Lead]
Korean manufacturers are seeing an eight-year high in the business survey index. The BSI indicates the industry’s expectations of an economic recovery.
[Pkg]
This is Kia Motor’s new full-sized sedan. Nearly 20 thousand cars were sold in just five months since its rollout.
[Soundbite] Ryu Gi-cheon (Hyundai Kia Automotive Group) : “The global auto market and reviews on our cars are improving. This year’s outlook is good.”
Korea’s manufacturers are seeing a significant progress in their business. In fact, the manufacturing sector’s business survey index has recorded 103 this month. The BSI indicates how the industry actually sees the business environment. The BSI shows that more than half of Korean manufacturers feel that the local economy has improved. It’s the highest BSI figure in eight years since the second quarter of 2002. Businesses are seeing development in most categories such as sales, investment, and profitability. More and more companies are experiencing labor shortage as expectations for recovery run high.
[Soundbite] Sin Chang-mok (Samsung Economic Research Inst.) : “More companies are seeing labor shortage. We expect employment condition to get better soon.”
However, manufacturers fear that the rapidly rising prices of raw materials and exchange rate fluctuations may undermine the future recovery.
5. Motor Show
[Anchor Lead]
The Busan International Motor Show has opened in the country’s second-largest city. New domestic models set for launch in this year’s second half are being showcased at the event.
[Pkg]
New car models for this year look slimmer and younger. The new Hyundai Avante has been shown to the public for the first time worldwide. The body is designed to resemble the flow of the wind. Power and fuel efficiency have been improved more than 10 percent. Kia Motors has launched the sale of the new sophisticated model K5. Renault Samsung Motors will sell its new SM3 model from this year’s second half. Ssangyong Motors is dreaming of a comeback through the Korando C, which will debut in September. GM Daewoo will bring in the Chevrolet brand to Korea.
[Soundbite] Mike Arcamone (CEO, GM Daewoo)
Domestic electric carmakers also showed off their practical eco-friendly models.
[Soundbite] Ryu Bong-seon (AD Motors) : “This car can travel 120km after charging for four hours overnight. It costs only about nine dollars.”
Featured cars also include an English sports car used in the popular TV series "Boys Over Flowers" and the most famous four-wheel drive of Japan. But the Busan International Motor Show is hardly international despite its name. The event opened about one week after the Beijing Motor Show but has just two foreign car importers taking part.
6. Back to Camp
[Anchor Lead]
Oh Eun-sun, the world’s first woman to climb the fourteen peaks over eight thousand meters, safely returned to the Annapurna base camp Thursday. Oh is to return to Korea in mid May.
[Pkg]
Oh Eun-sun and her team return to the base camp waving towards the camp members. They had left the base camp to challenge the Annapurna a week ago. Oh hugs all the members who have been waiting for her at the base camp. She also prays before the lama altar.
[Soundbite] Oh Eun-sun (Mountaineer) : “Thank you for helping me climb safely to the top. Thank you.”
Though Oh is exhausted from the last climb to the summit that took over 13 hours, she seems more energized than ever. She said she’d lost a sack full of food near the camp three, 6,400 meters above sea level.
[Soundbite]
“We dropped a bag full of food by accident. It was tough because we had to move on with a limited amount of food.”
She refuted Spanish female climber Pasaban’s suspicious claims over Oh’s achievement. Oh argued that Pasaban climbed Kanchenjunga using the rope Oh had set up herself. She said she couldn’t understand why Pasban questioned whether she made it to the topat a time like this. Oh is to give a presentation on her climb at Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 6th and return to Korea around mid May.
7. JIFF Opening
[Anchor Lead]
The Jeonju International Film Festival has opened to celebrate digital and independent films. The event is marking its eleventh anniversary with more audience-oriented films with potential mass appeal.
[Pkg]
The Jeonju International Film Festival is celebrating its 11th year. Some two-thousand filmmakers, journalists and movie lovers have come to the opening ceremony.
[Soundbite]
“I waited for a year. I’m done with my midterms. I’m so excited that I can watch all the films.”
Under the theme "Freedom, Independence and Communication," this year’s opening film was "Should’ve Kissed" by director Park Jin-oh. The movie is a love story about two aspiring actors against the glittering backdrop of New York. The festival will screen 2-hundred-9 films from 49 countries, ranging from experimental indie and debut movies to new releases by master filmmakers. Featured are South American films rarely available in Korea and the works of Portuguese master Pedro Costa.
[Soundbite] Min Bung-lock (Director, JIFF) : “The JIFF has balanced the popularity with its true identity well throughout the year.”
The Jeonju International Film Festival will run through May 7th, filled with performances and events outside the main venue and outdoor screenings.
8. Filming Hub
[Anchor Lead]
Korea is becoming a favorite filming location for Southeast Asian movies and TV dramas. The country hopes that local filming locations will appeal to Southeast Asians as tourist attractions.
[Pkg]
Thai film "Knowing Me, Knowing You" is being filmed here. The film is about two Korean drama fans from Thailand who fall in love while traveling Korea. That is why 95% of the movie is filmed in Korea.
[Soundbite] Banjong Pisanthanakun (Thai Film Director) : “It’s a romantic comedy film. Thai people think that Korea is a very romantic nation. That’s why I’m filming it here.”
The main actress is a fan of KBS drama "Hong Gil-dong, the Hero!" She sings its title song flawlessly.
[Soundbite] "Hong Gil-dong, the Hero!" Title Song
This drama production team from Malaysia is shooting eight out of the show’s 13 episodes in Korea. The drama stars a Malay woman who likes Korean TV shows.
[Soundbite] Zizan Nin (Malay Actor)
Filming movies and dramas helps attract potential tourists.
[Soundbite] Sin Pyeong-seop (Korea Tourism Organization) : “Such works will motivate tourists to visit Korea, so the number of tourists will increase.”
If the first Korean Wave was created by dramas and films made by Koreans, the second wave is generated by foreign works filmed in Korea.
9. Seoul Streets
[Anchor Lead]
Famous streets worldwide include Broadway and the Champs Elysees. Seoul also has its share of streets that attract visitors. Some take you back in time, some have beautiful views and some offer entertainment and fun. Let’s go get a closer look at Seoul’s special streets.
[Pkg]
Here’s a place where you can shop, eat and take in some culture and art all in one place. It’s the Samcheong-dong Road. Small, quaint shops and cafes line the street. The gray concrete walls have been given makeovers. Taking photographs is a favorite pastime of visitors to this area.
[Soundbite]
“There are many interesting spots and shops along the street. It’s different each time I come. I want to come here more often.”
If you prefer a more quiet place, you can try out the alleys of Seochon near Gyeongbok Palace. The old traditional Korean style houses and alleys remain as they have been for decades. Walking through these alleys is like traveling back in time. The elderly owner of this old book shop chats with customers.
[Soundbite] Gwon O-nam (Bookstore Owner) : “It’s been open for 60 years. I can’t close it now because people say they come to see me.”
[Soundbite]
“It’s like visiting my grandparent’s home. The place is very nice and cozy.”
The Seochon Road leads to Chebu-dong, where some of Seoul’s oldest alleys remain. The Chebudong marketplace has a famous landmark. It is this elderly woman who sells the popular Korean rice cake snack topoki even at an age of over 90 years old.
[Soundbite]
“It’s really good and she’s very nice to my children. I keep coming here once in a while because she’s like my own mother.”
Arirang Street, known as the street of film, is growing more and more popular these days. It has been designed as a commemorative site for the late director Na Un-gyu, who made Korea’s first silent movie, "Arirang." Bronze carvings of old film posters can be seen everywhere.
[Soundbite]
“Most streets have plain blocks, but there are many interesting posters on the street.”
It’s hard to believe such a place exists in the heart of the city. But it’s not located in the countryside. Pedestrians enjoy strolling along the lake.
[Soundbite]
“It’s incredible we have a place like this in the middle of the city. The air is really clean and it has this beautiful lake. It’s a great place for walking.”
Here’s a glamorous street that’s best visited at night. A wireless network system set up along the entire street makes images on the ground move and change when you step on them.
[Soundbite]
“It seems like I’ve dipped my foot in a paint.”
Pictures taken at a photo stall are shown on a huge electronic panel.
[Soundbite]
“We tried this out of curiosity, but never knew it’d come out this big.”
There’s a whole range of special streets to be found around the Korean capital, and with the weather finally getting warmer, it’s the perfect time for a visit.
The Korean Navy has held the funeral for the 46 crewmen killed in the sinking of the naval patrol ship Cheonan. The servicemen were buried at Daejeon National Cemetery. Here’s a look at the country’s final farewell to the fallen.
[Pkg]
People attending the funeral constantly wipe their tears with handkerchiefs. The Hwarangmugong medal is placed before the photo of each of the 46 victims. An elderly mother cries for her son. A young widow silently cries in hiding her face. A son who is now head of his family tries to hold back tears. A mother sheds endless tears and a sad father remains silent in front of his son’s photo. All naval ships sound their whistles and bid farewell to the fallen sailors. Some 100 funeral cars line up and head for Daejeon National Cemetery, forming a queue five kilometers long. Salutes are made, then flowers are laid and incense lighted. The bereaved families burst into tears once again.
[Soundbite] Crew Member’s Mother : “I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry, my dear.”
[Soundbite] Crew Member’s Mother : “Rest in peace. Please forgive me.”
The burial was the largest held at Daejeon National Cemetery. More than 3,000 people attended, including the bereaved families of the dead. The soldiers were buried in the cemetery’s special grounds.
2. Grief & Mourning
[Anchor Lead]
During the Cheonan funeral, Koreans nationwide stopped by at mourning sites to pay their last respects to the victims.
[Pkg]
The siren heralds the beginning of the funeral Thursday morning. Pedestrians stop on their way to bid their last farewell to the 46 soldiers who lost their lives in the sunken ship. People visit memorial altars set up all over Korea as well. Students pray for the dead in classrooms nationwide. Citizens at the train station watch the funeral procession on TV. Many cried as if their own family had died.
[Soundbite]
“I’m grateful for their sacrifice. I wish they all rest in peace.”
Passengers on subways watch the funeral on their cell phones.
[Soundbite]
“I wish I could go to the main altar. I’m watching it on my cell phone, because I don’t want to miss it.”
More than a hundred thousand Koreans left messages of condolences on famous Websites as well. The entire nation grieved together over the loss of the 46 young lives and prayed for them to rest in peace.
3. Moon Prospects
[Anchor Lead]
The national space program is seeking to explore the moon if the June launch of the country’s first space rocket is successful. Korea has developed a liquid rocket engine, the key technology in sending a spaceship to the moon.
[Pkg]
The Naro rocket launch last year failed to send a satellite into orbit despite high expectations. The second attempt will come in June. If the satellite the rocket will carry goes into orbit, Korea’s next goal is to send a spaceship all the way to the moon. This rocket engine spurts out flames with a deafening roar. The engine uses liquid fuel. The engine is 21 centimeters long and weighs 1.8 kilograms, and can lift up to 120 kilos. This is enough to send a spaceship orbiting the earth toward the moon’s orbit.
[Soundbite] Prof. Gwon Se-jin (Korea Advanced Inst. of Science & Tech) : “If we use the projectile, we can travel to the moon with engine and landing module technologies we currently have.”
Ninety percent of the engine’s propellant is hydrogen peroxide, so the liquid status can be maintained without a cooling device. American engines use highly toxic propellants, but the Korean engine is much safer and cheaper to produce. Korea has also developed a small landing module to be loaded on the spaceship and a position-controlling small auxiliary rocket. With the spaceship engine complete, Korea could begin exploring the moon sooner than expected if the Naro rocket launch is successful.
4. Business Revival
[Anchor Lead]
Korean manufacturers are seeing an eight-year high in the business survey index. The BSI indicates the industry’s expectations of an economic recovery.
[Pkg]
This is Kia Motor’s new full-sized sedan. Nearly 20 thousand cars were sold in just five months since its rollout.
[Soundbite] Ryu Gi-cheon (Hyundai Kia Automotive Group) : “The global auto market and reviews on our cars are improving. This year’s outlook is good.”
Korea’s manufacturers are seeing a significant progress in their business. In fact, the manufacturing sector’s business survey index has recorded 103 this month. The BSI indicates how the industry actually sees the business environment. The BSI shows that more than half of Korean manufacturers feel that the local economy has improved. It’s the highest BSI figure in eight years since the second quarter of 2002. Businesses are seeing development in most categories such as sales, investment, and profitability. More and more companies are experiencing labor shortage as expectations for recovery run high.
[Soundbite] Sin Chang-mok (Samsung Economic Research Inst.) : “More companies are seeing labor shortage. We expect employment condition to get better soon.”
However, manufacturers fear that the rapidly rising prices of raw materials and exchange rate fluctuations may undermine the future recovery.
5. Motor Show
[Anchor Lead]
The Busan International Motor Show has opened in the country’s second-largest city. New domestic models set for launch in this year’s second half are being showcased at the event.
[Pkg]
New car models for this year look slimmer and younger. The new Hyundai Avante has been shown to the public for the first time worldwide. The body is designed to resemble the flow of the wind. Power and fuel efficiency have been improved more than 10 percent. Kia Motors has launched the sale of the new sophisticated model K5. Renault Samsung Motors will sell its new SM3 model from this year’s second half. Ssangyong Motors is dreaming of a comeback through the Korando C, which will debut in September. GM Daewoo will bring in the Chevrolet brand to Korea.
[Soundbite] Mike Arcamone (CEO, GM Daewoo)
Domestic electric carmakers also showed off their practical eco-friendly models.
[Soundbite] Ryu Bong-seon (AD Motors) : “This car can travel 120km after charging for four hours overnight. It costs only about nine dollars.”
Featured cars also include an English sports car used in the popular TV series "Boys Over Flowers" and the most famous four-wheel drive of Japan. But the Busan International Motor Show is hardly international despite its name. The event opened about one week after the Beijing Motor Show but has just two foreign car importers taking part.
6. Back to Camp
[Anchor Lead]
Oh Eun-sun, the world’s first woman to climb the fourteen peaks over eight thousand meters, safely returned to the Annapurna base camp Thursday. Oh is to return to Korea in mid May.
[Pkg]
Oh Eun-sun and her team return to the base camp waving towards the camp members. They had left the base camp to challenge the Annapurna a week ago. Oh hugs all the members who have been waiting for her at the base camp. She also prays before the lama altar.
[Soundbite] Oh Eun-sun (Mountaineer) : “Thank you for helping me climb safely to the top. Thank you.”
Though Oh is exhausted from the last climb to the summit that took over 13 hours, she seems more energized than ever. She said she’d lost a sack full of food near the camp three, 6,400 meters above sea level.
[Soundbite]
“We dropped a bag full of food by accident. It was tough because we had to move on with a limited amount of food.”
She refuted Spanish female climber Pasaban’s suspicious claims over Oh’s achievement. Oh argued that Pasaban climbed Kanchenjunga using the rope Oh had set up herself. She said she couldn’t understand why Pasban questioned whether she made it to the topat a time like this. Oh is to give a presentation on her climb at Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 6th and return to Korea around mid May.
7. JIFF Opening
[Anchor Lead]
The Jeonju International Film Festival has opened to celebrate digital and independent films. The event is marking its eleventh anniversary with more audience-oriented films with potential mass appeal.
[Pkg]
The Jeonju International Film Festival is celebrating its 11th year. Some two-thousand filmmakers, journalists and movie lovers have come to the opening ceremony.
[Soundbite]
“I waited for a year. I’m done with my midterms. I’m so excited that I can watch all the films.”
Under the theme "Freedom, Independence and Communication," this year’s opening film was "Should’ve Kissed" by director Park Jin-oh. The movie is a love story about two aspiring actors against the glittering backdrop of New York. The festival will screen 2-hundred-9 films from 49 countries, ranging from experimental indie and debut movies to new releases by master filmmakers. Featured are South American films rarely available in Korea and the works of Portuguese master Pedro Costa.
[Soundbite] Min Bung-lock (Director, JIFF) : “The JIFF has balanced the popularity with its true identity well throughout the year.”
The Jeonju International Film Festival will run through May 7th, filled with performances and events outside the main venue and outdoor screenings.
8. Filming Hub
[Anchor Lead]
Korea is becoming a favorite filming location for Southeast Asian movies and TV dramas. The country hopes that local filming locations will appeal to Southeast Asians as tourist attractions.
[Pkg]
Thai film "Knowing Me, Knowing You" is being filmed here. The film is about two Korean drama fans from Thailand who fall in love while traveling Korea. That is why 95% of the movie is filmed in Korea.
[Soundbite] Banjong Pisanthanakun (Thai Film Director) : “It’s a romantic comedy film. Thai people think that Korea is a very romantic nation. That’s why I’m filming it here.”
The main actress is a fan of KBS drama "Hong Gil-dong, the Hero!" She sings its title song flawlessly.
[Soundbite] "Hong Gil-dong, the Hero!" Title Song
This drama production team from Malaysia is shooting eight out of the show’s 13 episodes in Korea. The drama stars a Malay woman who likes Korean TV shows.
[Soundbite] Zizan Nin (Malay Actor)
Filming movies and dramas helps attract potential tourists.
[Soundbite] Sin Pyeong-seop (Korea Tourism Organization) : “Such works will motivate tourists to visit Korea, so the number of tourists will increase.”
If the first Korean Wave was created by dramas and films made by Koreans, the second wave is generated by foreign works filmed in Korea.
9. Seoul Streets
[Anchor Lead]
Famous streets worldwide include Broadway and the Champs Elysees. Seoul also has its share of streets that attract visitors. Some take you back in time, some have beautiful views and some offer entertainment and fun. Let’s go get a closer look at Seoul’s special streets.
[Pkg]
Here’s a place where you can shop, eat and take in some culture and art all in one place. It’s the Samcheong-dong Road. Small, quaint shops and cafes line the street. The gray concrete walls have been given makeovers. Taking photographs is a favorite pastime of visitors to this area.
[Soundbite]
“There are many interesting spots and shops along the street. It’s different each time I come. I want to come here more often.”
If you prefer a more quiet place, you can try out the alleys of Seochon near Gyeongbok Palace. The old traditional Korean style houses and alleys remain as they have been for decades. Walking through these alleys is like traveling back in time. The elderly owner of this old book shop chats with customers.
[Soundbite] Gwon O-nam (Bookstore Owner) : “It’s been open for 60 years. I can’t close it now because people say they come to see me.”
[Soundbite]
“It’s like visiting my grandparent’s home. The place is very nice and cozy.”
The Seochon Road leads to Chebu-dong, where some of Seoul’s oldest alleys remain. The Chebudong marketplace has a famous landmark. It is this elderly woman who sells the popular Korean rice cake snack topoki even at an age of over 90 years old.
[Soundbite]
“It’s really good and she’s very nice to my children. I keep coming here once in a while because she’s like my own mother.”
Arirang Street, known as the street of film, is growing more and more popular these days. It has been designed as a commemorative site for the late director Na Un-gyu, who made Korea’s first silent movie, "Arirang." Bronze carvings of old film posters can be seen everywhere.
[Soundbite]
“Most streets have plain blocks, but there are many interesting posters on the street.”
It’s hard to believe such a place exists in the heart of the city. But it’s not located in the countryside. Pedestrians enjoy strolling along the lake.
[Soundbite]
“It’s incredible we have a place like this in the middle of the city. The air is really clean and it has this beautiful lake. It’s a great place for walking.”
Here’s a glamorous street that’s best visited at night. A wireless network system set up along the entire street makes images on the ground move and change when you step on them.
[Soundbite]
“It seems like I’ve dipped my foot in a paint.”
Pictures taken at a photo stall are shown on a huge electronic panel.
[Soundbite]
“We tried this out of curiosity, but never knew it’d come out this big.”
There’s a whole range of special streets to be found around the Korean capital, and with the weather finally getting warmer, it’s the perfect time for a visit.
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