[Anchor Lead]
The two Koreas have given presentations on the sinking of the South Korean Navy vessel Cheonan to the U.N. Security Council. Seoul has presented evidence showing that it says shows Pyongyang was responsible, but North Korea has denied guilt.
[Pkg]
Both Koreas have given presentations on the Cheonan sinking at a private meeting of the U.N. Security Council for three hours. The South Korean investigation team presented material evidence for 23 minutes, played a seven-minute video, and held a 90-minute question and answer session. The team says it has shown scientific and physical proof that a North Korean torpedo sank the Cheonan, and that this is enough to convince Security Council member states.
[Soundbite] Yoon Duk-yong (Head, Cheonan Joint Investigation Team)
The North Korean delegation gave a one hour-long presentation afterwards. Pyongyang denies responsibility and says Seoul’s investigation results are unconvincing.
[Soundbite] Pak Tok-hun (NK Deputy Ambassador to the UN) : We have nothing to do with that. It’s a fabrication. We cannot accept it. That’s why we’d like to send an inspection team to South Korea.
But most Security Council members are known to agree that Seoul’s investigation results were more convincing, and that Pyongyang lacks evidence to back up its claim.
[Soundbite] Yukio Takasu (Japanese Ambassador to the UN)
The U.S. and France are known to support South Korea’s investigation results and urge sanctions on the North. But Russia and China say the briefings were not an occasion for deciding who is right or wrong.
2. U.S. Veterans
[Anchor Lead]
American veterans of the Korean War have gathered again 60 years after the conflict. Korean-Americans prepared an event to thank them for their help, and they showed their appreciation for Korea’s great strides over the past six decades.
[Pkg]
Nearly sixty years have passed, but their memories of the war can’t be more clear.
[Soundbite] Korean War Veteran of U.S. Air Force
One of the veterans attended the event dressed like General Douglas MacArthur.
[Soundbite] David Willy (Gen. MacArthur’s Senior Adjutant)
The ceremony grew solemn when paying respect to the 54,000 U.S. soldiers who had died in the Korean War.
[Soundbite] Frank Sass (Korean War Veteran)
Around 1,000 veterans attended the ceremony and received medals of honor along with hearty meals.
[Soundbite] Frank Taurus (Korean War Veteran of U.S. Navy)
Only around 150,000 veterans are still alive among the 1.8 million American soldiers who had fought in the Korean War. The event to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War is to be held every year to the very last veteran.
[Soundbite] Jo Ung-gyu (Chairman, Veterans’ Committee) : “They gave us a big hug and said they would see us again next year.”
The event that cost around 163,000 dollars was sponsored by the South Korean government and donations from Korean Americans.
3. Stadium Upgrade
[Anchor Lead]
Korea is seeking to host the FIFA World Cup for the second time in 2022. The country plans to renovate two major soccer stadiums if it wins the bid.
[Pkg]
The main stadium for the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics has symbolized the history of modern Korean sports. But the facility’s past glory is nowhere to be found given deterioration with age. The roof used to feature an elegant curvature but now has rusted spots. A number of seat supports are also gone.
[Soundbite] Wu In-sik (Seoul City Hall) : “We do maintenance check-up once every two years. Repairs are done annually.”
But if Korea wins the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the end of the year, Seoul Olympic Stadium will undergo a massive facelift to be reborn as a world-class soccer venue. The Bidding Committee for the 2022 World Cup Korea and the Seoul city government say Seoul World Cup Stadium cannot handle all the games. Seoul Olympic Stadium’s seating capacity will be raised from 70-thousand to 80-thousand. This will meet the FIFA requirement for the opening ceremony and the final game. Seoul World Cup Stadium will also undergo renovation to raise its seating capacity from 60-thousand to 80-thousand.
[Soundbite] Kim Dae-gil (KBS Soccer Commentator) : “It’s better to remodel an existing stadium than to build a new one.”
The Seoul city government will present the stadium renovation plan to a FIFA inspection delegation due in Korea next month.
4. Soccer Economy
[Anchor Lead]
World Cup excitement is reaching a fever pitch, and so are the economic benefits generated by the games. A private research institute found that one victory by the Korean team yields over two billion dollars in economic effects.
[Pkg]
The news of Korean team’s victory traveled fast from South Africa. Koreans celebrated the win with all-nighters at restaurants, bars and on the streets.
[Soundbite] “For the advance to the round of 16!”
Mounting excitement tends to open up people’s wallets.
[Soundbite] “We felt so great that we kept eating and drinking. We pulled an all-nighter.”
The Hyundai Research Institute found that the direct economic effect from the victory against Greece amounted to more than 2 billion dollars. This is nearly 820 million dollars more than the profit generated by a win during the 2002 World Cup. The increase is attributed to higher Korean spending and international recognition of Korean players since 2002. Korea’s performance at the World Cup is expected to substantially promote the PR and marketing activities of Korean businesses.
[Soundbite] Wang In-seong (Hyundai Kia Automotive Group) : “Each win upgrades Korea’s image. It also helps increase the brand awareness and market share of our company, an official FIFA sponsor.”
If the Korean squad advances to the round of 16, it will result in an additional profit of about 820 million dollars.
5. KBS News App
[Anchor Lead]
KBS has launched a news application service for smartphones given the rapid rise in their use in Korea. Smartphone users can now see KBS News programs anytime, anywhere.
[Pkg]
KBS News is available on smartphones. Breaking news is updated in real time. The cutting-edge "cover floor" technology allows users to select the news they want by turning over pages. Smartphone users can also watch news in real time without DMB through 9 o’clock news VOD and 24-hour Internet news. News is divided by category such as politics, economy and culture. A VOD special service also provides all Web exclusive programs. Users can also check weather forecasts and send news reports via e-mail or Twitter.
[Soundbite] Kim Jin-gwon (KBS Platform Development Department) : “In order to fulfill its duty as a public broadcaster, KBS will continue to provide free mobile media services.”
Users of Android or iPhone smartphones can download the KBS News application for free.
6. Thyroid Cancer
[Anchor Lead]
Thyroid cancer is more prevalent among women than among men. But the disease takes a more fatal toll on male patients.
[Pkg]
This 36-year-old man received surgery for thyroid cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease during a medical check-up for his hand and foot pain.
[Soundbite] Thyroid Cancer Patient (36) : “I was surprised to learn that I had thyroid cancer. Men usually don’t have one. I was really devastated.”
Cancerous cells already spread to nearby lymph glands. He needs to receive radiation therapy to remove remaining cancerous cells. A survey shows that about thirty percent of male thyroid cancer patients need to receive heavy ion radiation therapy. Whereas, only twenty percent of female patients need to receive the same therapy. Females account for 80 percent of thyroid cancer patients. But the disease is more fatal to men than to women.
[Soundbite] Dr. Jang Hang-seok (Gangnam Severance Hospital) : “Men show a more aggressive type of thyroid cancer. Male patients are typically found to have the disease after it spreads to lymph glands.”
Fewer men receive medical checkups for thyroid cancer than women. Male patients are often belatedly found to have the tumor after the disease has progressed. Therefore, the number of men dying from thyroid cancer is six times more than women.
7. History on Stage
[Anchor Lead]
Theater companies are using traditional Korean homes as venues to showcase the performing arts. The old homes are adding a touch of authenticity to the performances.
[Pkg]
This Korean musical is about Confucian scholars in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, fighting Japanese occupation of Korea. The auditorium where such scholars studied is the musical’s stage, which has its own natural background formed by a surrounding forest. The traditional tune fills the quiet old house. Performers move and dance to the rhythm. The passionate performance by the cast at the old house provides a new and memorable experience rather than at a theater.
[Soundbite] Ryu Sang-hyeon (Audience Member) : “I think it’s a good chance to teach children something new.”
This is the second musical staged at a traditional Korean home. The first was "The 450-Year Love" about a romance between a mid-Joseon Dynasty scholar and a gisaeng of the royal court. The musical has become a big hit nationwide, being performed at Unhyeon Palace in Seoul and Danyang County in North Chungcheong Province.
[Soundbite] Kim Jun-han (Musical Director) : “We created the program using the natural background as it is and adding stories and characters from our history.”
Traditional Korean homes have mostly served as a form of accommodation and relics of the country’s past. Their newest role is a stage for the performing arts.
8. Maedeup Art
[Anchor Lead]
A special exhibition is shedding a modern light on Korean traditional knots called maedeup. Here is a look at a master maedeup maker who has devoted half of her life to this traditional craft.
[Pkg]
Silken knots or maedeups hang elegantly amid strands of sparkling optic fibers. This craft piece emits serene beauty of time. These maedeups stretch down from a wire structure. A moving shadow adds an entirely different aspect to the world of maedeup. Nostalgic memories from the long-gone childhood are expressed in dragonflies soaring up into the sky amid the changing colors of the seasons. Eternal maedeup blossoms bloom on the branches of a plum tree to signal the arrival of spring. Maedeup master Kim Hui-jin, also Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Asset number 22, has created works that possess both tradition and modernity by combining light and maedeup.
[Soundbite] Kim Hui-jin (Important Intangible Cultural Asset) : “Structure and uses have been changed, so I make maedeup pieces that can be used for decoration.”
This 77-year-old master artisan says she pursues a new possibility for maedeup as a modern art that transcends tradition.
[Soundbite] “People all around the world will be interested in maedeup art if I create works with beauty that everyone can share.”
Having devoted nearly half a century to her work, Kim has demonstrated her masterful skills and artistic philosophy at the exhibition.
9. Plum Picking
[Anchor Lead]
Plums called maesil in Korea are famous for their detoxifying properties. Gwangyang in South Jeolla Province, which was covered in white plum blossoms in the spring, has now turned green. Today we’re going to take a health trip where you can go plum picking and learn how to cook plum dishes.
[Pkg]
The village of Gwangyang has shed its plum blossoms. It’s plum season. The plums, called maesil in Korea, have highly detoxifying properties. Around this time of the year, tourists pour into this village from all over the nation to go plum picking.
[Soundbite] “We’re going plum picking!”
At an orchard filled with the scent of the fruit, adults and children are absorbed in the task of plum picking.
[Soundbite] “Pick big ones! They say bigger ones taste better.”
Top grade plums are said to have a rich fragrance, firm flesh and are very furry.
[Soundbite] “Replacing sugar with plum extract in food is a health way to cook. You can consume less sugar.”
[Soundbite] “Drinking plum juice instead of water helps with digestion and is also good for your skin. Pickled plum made with the leftover plum flesh is very crispy and delicious.”
There are many ways to enjoy plums. You can also make a face pack out of plums for skin care.
[Soundbite] “Plum helps whiten, soften and moisturize your skin.”
The pack is effective at killing germs. It’s even become popular among men.
[Soundbite] “It feels nice and fresh because it’s made of plum.”
Now, its time to cook some plums. The fruit is commonly pickled in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar and vinegar.
[Soundbite] “It’s good and very crispy. I usually pickled plums in red pepper sauce but soy sauce is also great.”
A bowl of hot rice and pickled plum is a summer delicacy. Plum tea helps cool down the body temperature and stimulates your appetite.
[Soundbite] “The crispy plum slices taste like fruit.”
[Soundbite] “The plum flavor lasts for a long time in your mouth.”
The bonus to a plum picking outing is taking in the beautiful landscape around the Seomjin River.
[Soundbite] “The wind is cool and the river is beautiful. This wonderful place reminds me of my childhood.”
The plums are ripe, so now is the time to take a plum-picking trip with the family.
The two Koreas have given presentations on the sinking of the South Korean Navy vessel Cheonan to the U.N. Security Council. Seoul has presented evidence showing that it says shows Pyongyang was responsible, but North Korea has denied guilt.
[Pkg]
Both Koreas have given presentations on the Cheonan sinking at a private meeting of the U.N. Security Council for three hours. The South Korean investigation team presented material evidence for 23 minutes, played a seven-minute video, and held a 90-minute question and answer session. The team says it has shown scientific and physical proof that a North Korean torpedo sank the Cheonan, and that this is enough to convince Security Council member states.
[Soundbite] Yoon Duk-yong (Head, Cheonan Joint Investigation Team)
The North Korean delegation gave a one hour-long presentation afterwards. Pyongyang denies responsibility and says Seoul’s investigation results are unconvincing.
[Soundbite] Pak Tok-hun (NK Deputy Ambassador to the UN) : We have nothing to do with that. It’s a fabrication. We cannot accept it. That’s why we’d like to send an inspection team to South Korea.
But most Security Council members are known to agree that Seoul’s investigation results were more convincing, and that Pyongyang lacks evidence to back up its claim.
[Soundbite] Yukio Takasu (Japanese Ambassador to the UN)
The U.S. and France are known to support South Korea’s investigation results and urge sanctions on the North. But Russia and China say the briefings were not an occasion for deciding who is right or wrong.
2. U.S. Veterans
[Anchor Lead]
American veterans of the Korean War have gathered again 60 years after the conflict. Korean-Americans prepared an event to thank them for their help, and they showed their appreciation for Korea’s great strides over the past six decades.
[Pkg]
Nearly sixty years have passed, but their memories of the war can’t be more clear.
[Soundbite] Korean War Veteran of U.S. Air Force
One of the veterans attended the event dressed like General Douglas MacArthur.
[Soundbite] David Willy (Gen. MacArthur’s Senior Adjutant)
The ceremony grew solemn when paying respect to the 54,000 U.S. soldiers who had died in the Korean War.
[Soundbite] Frank Sass (Korean War Veteran)
Around 1,000 veterans attended the ceremony and received medals of honor along with hearty meals.
[Soundbite] Frank Taurus (Korean War Veteran of U.S. Navy)
Only around 150,000 veterans are still alive among the 1.8 million American soldiers who had fought in the Korean War. The event to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War is to be held every year to the very last veteran.
[Soundbite] Jo Ung-gyu (Chairman, Veterans’ Committee) : “They gave us a big hug and said they would see us again next year.”
The event that cost around 163,000 dollars was sponsored by the South Korean government and donations from Korean Americans.
3. Stadium Upgrade
[Anchor Lead]
Korea is seeking to host the FIFA World Cup for the second time in 2022. The country plans to renovate two major soccer stadiums if it wins the bid.
[Pkg]
The main stadium for the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics has symbolized the history of modern Korean sports. But the facility’s past glory is nowhere to be found given deterioration with age. The roof used to feature an elegant curvature but now has rusted spots. A number of seat supports are also gone.
[Soundbite] Wu In-sik (Seoul City Hall) : “We do maintenance check-up once every two years. Repairs are done annually.”
But if Korea wins the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the end of the year, Seoul Olympic Stadium will undergo a massive facelift to be reborn as a world-class soccer venue. The Bidding Committee for the 2022 World Cup Korea and the Seoul city government say Seoul World Cup Stadium cannot handle all the games. Seoul Olympic Stadium’s seating capacity will be raised from 70-thousand to 80-thousand. This will meet the FIFA requirement for the opening ceremony and the final game. Seoul World Cup Stadium will also undergo renovation to raise its seating capacity from 60-thousand to 80-thousand.
[Soundbite] Kim Dae-gil (KBS Soccer Commentator) : “It’s better to remodel an existing stadium than to build a new one.”
The Seoul city government will present the stadium renovation plan to a FIFA inspection delegation due in Korea next month.
4. Soccer Economy
[Anchor Lead]
World Cup excitement is reaching a fever pitch, and so are the economic benefits generated by the games. A private research institute found that one victory by the Korean team yields over two billion dollars in economic effects.
[Pkg]
The news of Korean team’s victory traveled fast from South Africa. Koreans celebrated the win with all-nighters at restaurants, bars and on the streets.
[Soundbite] “For the advance to the round of 16!”
Mounting excitement tends to open up people’s wallets.
[Soundbite] “We felt so great that we kept eating and drinking. We pulled an all-nighter.”
The Hyundai Research Institute found that the direct economic effect from the victory against Greece amounted to more than 2 billion dollars. This is nearly 820 million dollars more than the profit generated by a win during the 2002 World Cup. The increase is attributed to higher Korean spending and international recognition of Korean players since 2002. Korea’s performance at the World Cup is expected to substantially promote the PR and marketing activities of Korean businesses.
[Soundbite] Wang In-seong (Hyundai Kia Automotive Group) : “Each win upgrades Korea’s image. It also helps increase the brand awareness and market share of our company, an official FIFA sponsor.”
If the Korean squad advances to the round of 16, it will result in an additional profit of about 820 million dollars.
5. KBS News App
[Anchor Lead]
KBS has launched a news application service for smartphones given the rapid rise in their use in Korea. Smartphone users can now see KBS News programs anytime, anywhere.
[Pkg]
KBS News is available on smartphones. Breaking news is updated in real time. The cutting-edge "cover floor" technology allows users to select the news they want by turning over pages. Smartphone users can also watch news in real time without DMB through 9 o’clock news VOD and 24-hour Internet news. News is divided by category such as politics, economy and culture. A VOD special service also provides all Web exclusive programs. Users can also check weather forecasts and send news reports via e-mail or Twitter.
[Soundbite] Kim Jin-gwon (KBS Platform Development Department) : “In order to fulfill its duty as a public broadcaster, KBS will continue to provide free mobile media services.”
Users of Android or iPhone smartphones can download the KBS News application for free.
6. Thyroid Cancer
[Anchor Lead]
Thyroid cancer is more prevalent among women than among men. But the disease takes a more fatal toll on male patients.
[Pkg]
This 36-year-old man received surgery for thyroid cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease during a medical check-up for his hand and foot pain.
[Soundbite] Thyroid Cancer Patient (36) : “I was surprised to learn that I had thyroid cancer. Men usually don’t have one. I was really devastated.”
Cancerous cells already spread to nearby lymph glands. He needs to receive radiation therapy to remove remaining cancerous cells. A survey shows that about thirty percent of male thyroid cancer patients need to receive heavy ion radiation therapy. Whereas, only twenty percent of female patients need to receive the same therapy. Females account for 80 percent of thyroid cancer patients. But the disease is more fatal to men than to women.
[Soundbite] Dr. Jang Hang-seok (Gangnam Severance Hospital) : “Men show a more aggressive type of thyroid cancer. Male patients are typically found to have the disease after it spreads to lymph glands.”
Fewer men receive medical checkups for thyroid cancer than women. Male patients are often belatedly found to have the tumor after the disease has progressed. Therefore, the number of men dying from thyroid cancer is six times more than women.
7. History on Stage
[Anchor Lead]
Theater companies are using traditional Korean homes as venues to showcase the performing arts. The old homes are adding a touch of authenticity to the performances.
[Pkg]
This Korean musical is about Confucian scholars in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, fighting Japanese occupation of Korea. The auditorium where such scholars studied is the musical’s stage, which has its own natural background formed by a surrounding forest. The traditional tune fills the quiet old house. Performers move and dance to the rhythm. The passionate performance by the cast at the old house provides a new and memorable experience rather than at a theater.
[Soundbite] Ryu Sang-hyeon (Audience Member) : “I think it’s a good chance to teach children something new.”
This is the second musical staged at a traditional Korean home. The first was "The 450-Year Love" about a romance between a mid-Joseon Dynasty scholar and a gisaeng of the royal court. The musical has become a big hit nationwide, being performed at Unhyeon Palace in Seoul and Danyang County in North Chungcheong Province.
[Soundbite] Kim Jun-han (Musical Director) : “We created the program using the natural background as it is and adding stories and characters from our history.”
Traditional Korean homes have mostly served as a form of accommodation and relics of the country’s past. Their newest role is a stage for the performing arts.
8. Maedeup Art
[Anchor Lead]
A special exhibition is shedding a modern light on Korean traditional knots called maedeup. Here is a look at a master maedeup maker who has devoted half of her life to this traditional craft.
[Pkg]
Silken knots or maedeups hang elegantly amid strands of sparkling optic fibers. This craft piece emits serene beauty of time. These maedeups stretch down from a wire structure. A moving shadow adds an entirely different aspect to the world of maedeup. Nostalgic memories from the long-gone childhood are expressed in dragonflies soaring up into the sky amid the changing colors of the seasons. Eternal maedeup blossoms bloom on the branches of a plum tree to signal the arrival of spring. Maedeup master Kim Hui-jin, also Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Asset number 22, has created works that possess both tradition and modernity by combining light and maedeup.
[Soundbite] Kim Hui-jin (Important Intangible Cultural Asset) : “Structure and uses have been changed, so I make maedeup pieces that can be used for decoration.”
This 77-year-old master artisan says she pursues a new possibility for maedeup as a modern art that transcends tradition.
[Soundbite] “People all around the world will be interested in maedeup art if I create works with beauty that everyone can share.”
Having devoted nearly half a century to her work, Kim has demonstrated her masterful skills and artistic philosophy at the exhibition.
9. Plum Picking
[Anchor Lead]
Plums called maesil in Korea are famous for their detoxifying properties. Gwangyang in South Jeolla Province, which was covered in white plum blossoms in the spring, has now turned green. Today we’re going to take a health trip where you can go plum picking and learn how to cook plum dishes.
[Pkg]
The village of Gwangyang has shed its plum blossoms. It’s plum season. The plums, called maesil in Korea, have highly detoxifying properties. Around this time of the year, tourists pour into this village from all over the nation to go plum picking.
[Soundbite] “We’re going plum picking!”
At an orchard filled with the scent of the fruit, adults and children are absorbed in the task of plum picking.
[Soundbite] “Pick big ones! They say bigger ones taste better.”
Top grade plums are said to have a rich fragrance, firm flesh and are very furry.
[Soundbite] “Replacing sugar with plum extract in food is a health way to cook. You can consume less sugar.”
[Soundbite] “Drinking plum juice instead of water helps with digestion and is also good for your skin. Pickled plum made with the leftover plum flesh is very crispy and delicious.”
There are many ways to enjoy plums. You can also make a face pack out of plums for skin care.
[Soundbite] “Plum helps whiten, soften and moisturize your skin.”
The pack is effective at killing germs. It’s even become popular among men.
[Soundbite] “It feels nice and fresh because it’s made of plum.”
Now, its time to cook some plums. The fruit is commonly pickled in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar and vinegar.
[Soundbite] “It’s good and very crispy. I usually pickled plums in red pepper sauce but soy sauce is also great.”
A bowl of hot rice and pickled plum is a summer delicacy. Plum tea helps cool down the body temperature and stimulates your appetite.
[Soundbite] “The crispy plum slices taste like fruit.”
[Soundbite] “The plum flavor lasts for a long time in your mouth.”
The bonus to a plum picking outing is taking in the beautiful landscape around the Seomjin River.
[Soundbite] “The wind is cool and the river is beautiful. This wonderful place reminds me of my childhood.”
The plums are ripe, so now is the time to take a plum-picking trip with the family.
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- Cheonan Inquiry
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- 입력 2010-06-16 16:04:57
[Anchor Lead]
The two Koreas have given presentations on the sinking of the South Korean Navy vessel Cheonan to the U.N. Security Council. Seoul has presented evidence showing that it says shows Pyongyang was responsible, but North Korea has denied guilt.
[Pkg]
Both Koreas have given presentations on the Cheonan sinking at a private meeting of the U.N. Security Council for three hours. The South Korean investigation team presented material evidence for 23 minutes, played a seven-minute video, and held a 90-minute question and answer session. The team says it has shown scientific and physical proof that a North Korean torpedo sank the Cheonan, and that this is enough to convince Security Council member states.
[Soundbite] Yoon Duk-yong (Head, Cheonan Joint Investigation Team)
The North Korean delegation gave a one hour-long presentation afterwards. Pyongyang denies responsibility and says Seoul’s investigation results are unconvincing.
[Soundbite] Pak Tok-hun (NK Deputy Ambassador to the UN) : We have nothing to do with that. It’s a fabrication. We cannot accept it. That’s why we’d like to send an inspection team to South Korea.
But most Security Council members are known to agree that Seoul’s investigation results were more convincing, and that Pyongyang lacks evidence to back up its claim.
[Soundbite] Yukio Takasu (Japanese Ambassador to the UN)
The U.S. and France are known to support South Korea’s investigation results and urge sanctions on the North. But Russia and China say the briefings were not an occasion for deciding who is right or wrong.
2. U.S. Veterans
[Anchor Lead]
American veterans of the Korean War have gathered again 60 years after the conflict. Korean-Americans prepared an event to thank them for their help, and they showed their appreciation for Korea’s great strides over the past six decades.
[Pkg]
Nearly sixty years have passed, but their memories of the war can’t be more clear.
[Soundbite] Korean War Veteran of U.S. Air Force
One of the veterans attended the event dressed like General Douglas MacArthur.
[Soundbite] David Willy (Gen. MacArthur’s Senior Adjutant)
The ceremony grew solemn when paying respect to the 54,000 U.S. soldiers who had died in the Korean War.
[Soundbite] Frank Sass (Korean War Veteran)
Around 1,000 veterans attended the ceremony and received medals of honor along with hearty meals.
[Soundbite] Frank Taurus (Korean War Veteran of U.S. Navy)
Only around 150,000 veterans are still alive among the 1.8 million American soldiers who had fought in the Korean War. The event to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War is to be held every year to the very last veteran.
[Soundbite] Jo Ung-gyu (Chairman, Veterans’ Committee) : “They gave us a big hug and said they would see us again next year.”
The event that cost around 163,000 dollars was sponsored by the South Korean government and donations from Korean Americans.
3. Stadium Upgrade
[Anchor Lead]
Korea is seeking to host the FIFA World Cup for the second time in 2022. The country plans to renovate two major soccer stadiums if it wins the bid.
[Pkg]
The main stadium for the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics has symbolized the history of modern Korean sports. But the facility’s past glory is nowhere to be found given deterioration with age. The roof used to feature an elegant curvature but now has rusted spots. A number of seat supports are also gone.
[Soundbite] Wu In-sik (Seoul City Hall) : “We do maintenance check-up once every two years. Repairs are done annually.”
But if Korea wins the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the end of the year, Seoul Olympic Stadium will undergo a massive facelift to be reborn as a world-class soccer venue. The Bidding Committee for the 2022 World Cup Korea and the Seoul city government say Seoul World Cup Stadium cannot handle all the games. Seoul Olympic Stadium’s seating capacity will be raised from 70-thousand to 80-thousand. This will meet the FIFA requirement for the opening ceremony and the final game. Seoul World Cup Stadium will also undergo renovation to raise its seating capacity from 60-thousand to 80-thousand.
[Soundbite] Kim Dae-gil (KBS Soccer Commentator) : “It’s better to remodel an existing stadium than to build a new one.”
The Seoul city government will present the stadium renovation plan to a FIFA inspection delegation due in Korea next month.
4. Soccer Economy
[Anchor Lead]
World Cup excitement is reaching a fever pitch, and so are the economic benefits generated by the games. A private research institute found that one victory by the Korean team yields over two billion dollars in economic effects.
[Pkg]
The news of Korean team’s victory traveled fast from South Africa. Koreans celebrated the win with all-nighters at restaurants, bars and on the streets.
[Soundbite] “For the advance to the round of 16!”
Mounting excitement tends to open up people’s wallets.
[Soundbite] “We felt so great that we kept eating and drinking. We pulled an all-nighter.”
The Hyundai Research Institute found that the direct economic effect from the victory against Greece amounted to more than 2 billion dollars. This is nearly 820 million dollars more than the profit generated by a win during the 2002 World Cup. The increase is attributed to higher Korean spending and international recognition of Korean players since 2002. Korea’s performance at the World Cup is expected to substantially promote the PR and marketing activities of Korean businesses.
[Soundbite] Wang In-seong (Hyundai Kia Automotive Group) : “Each win upgrades Korea’s image. It also helps increase the brand awareness and market share of our company, an official FIFA sponsor.”
If the Korean squad advances to the round of 16, it will result in an additional profit of about 820 million dollars.
5. KBS News App
[Anchor Lead]
KBS has launched a news application service for smartphones given the rapid rise in their use in Korea. Smartphone users can now see KBS News programs anytime, anywhere.
[Pkg]
KBS News is available on smartphones. Breaking news is updated in real time. The cutting-edge "cover floor" technology allows users to select the news they want by turning over pages. Smartphone users can also watch news in real time without DMB through 9 o’clock news VOD and 24-hour Internet news. News is divided by category such as politics, economy and culture. A VOD special service also provides all Web exclusive programs. Users can also check weather forecasts and send news reports via e-mail or Twitter.
[Soundbite] Kim Jin-gwon (KBS Platform Development Department) : “In order to fulfill its duty as a public broadcaster, KBS will continue to provide free mobile media services.”
Users of Android or iPhone smartphones can download the KBS News application for free.
6. Thyroid Cancer
[Anchor Lead]
Thyroid cancer is more prevalent among women than among men. But the disease takes a more fatal toll on male patients.
[Pkg]
This 36-year-old man received surgery for thyroid cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease during a medical check-up for his hand and foot pain.
[Soundbite] Thyroid Cancer Patient (36) : “I was surprised to learn that I had thyroid cancer. Men usually don’t have one. I was really devastated.”
Cancerous cells already spread to nearby lymph glands. He needs to receive radiation therapy to remove remaining cancerous cells. A survey shows that about thirty percent of male thyroid cancer patients need to receive heavy ion radiation therapy. Whereas, only twenty percent of female patients need to receive the same therapy. Females account for 80 percent of thyroid cancer patients. But the disease is more fatal to men than to women.
[Soundbite] Dr. Jang Hang-seok (Gangnam Severance Hospital) : “Men show a more aggressive type of thyroid cancer. Male patients are typically found to have the disease after it spreads to lymph glands.”
Fewer men receive medical checkups for thyroid cancer than women. Male patients are often belatedly found to have the tumor after the disease has progressed. Therefore, the number of men dying from thyroid cancer is six times more than women.
7. History on Stage
[Anchor Lead]
Theater companies are using traditional Korean homes as venues to showcase the performing arts. The old homes are adding a touch of authenticity to the performances.
[Pkg]
This Korean musical is about Confucian scholars in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, fighting Japanese occupation of Korea. The auditorium where such scholars studied is the musical’s stage, which has its own natural background formed by a surrounding forest. The traditional tune fills the quiet old house. Performers move and dance to the rhythm. The passionate performance by the cast at the old house provides a new and memorable experience rather than at a theater.
[Soundbite] Ryu Sang-hyeon (Audience Member) : “I think it’s a good chance to teach children something new.”
This is the second musical staged at a traditional Korean home. The first was "The 450-Year Love" about a romance between a mid-Joseon Dynasty scholar and a gisaeng of the royal court. The musical has become a big hit nationwide, being performed at Unhyeon Palace in Seoul and Danyang County in North Chungcheong Province.
[Soundbite] Kim Jun-han (Musical Director) : “We created the program using the natural background as it is and adding stories and characters from our history.”
Traditional Korean homes have mostly served as a form of accommodation and relics of the country’s past. Their newest role is a stage for the performing arts.
8. Maedeup Art
[Anchor Lead]
A special exhibition is shedding a modern light on Korean traditional knots called maedeup. Here is a look at a master maedeup maker who has devoted half of her life to this traditional craft.
[Pkg]
Silken knots or maedeups hang elegantly amid strands of sparkling optic fibers. This craft piece emits serene beauty of time. These maedeups stretch down from a wire structure. A moving shadow adds an entirely different aspect to the world of maedeup. Nostalgic memories from the long-gone childhood are expressed in dragonflies soaring up into the sky amid the changing colors of the seasons. Eternal maedeup blossoms bloom on the branches of a plum tree to signal the arrival of spring. Maedeup master Kim Hui-jin, also Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Asset number 22, has created works that possess both tradition and modernity by combining light and maedeup.
[Soundbite] Kim Hui-jin (Important Intangible Cultural Asset) : “Structure and uses have been changed, so I make maedeup pieces that can be used for decoration.”
This 77-year-old master artisan says she pursues a new possibility for maedeup as a modern art that transcends tradition.
[Soundbite] “People all around the world will be interested in maedeup art if I create works with beauty that everyone can share.”
Having devoted nearly half a century to her work, Kim has demonstrated her masterful skills and artistic philosophy at the exhibition.
9. Plum Picking
[Anchor Lead]
Plums called maesil in Korea are famous for their detoxifying properties. Gwangyang in South Jeolla Province, which was covered in white plum blossoms in the spring, has now turned green. Today we’re going to take a health trip where you can go plum picking and learn how to cook plum dishes.
[Pkg]
The village of Gwangyang has shed its plum blossoms. It’s plum season. The plums, called maesil in Korea, have highly detoxifying properties. Around this time of the year, tourists pour into this village from all over the nation to go plum picking.
[Soundbite] “We’re going plum picking!”
At an orchard filled with the scent of the fruit, adults and children are absorbed in the task of plum picking.
[Soundbite] “Pick big ones! They say bigger ones taste better.”
Top grade plums are said to have a rich fragrance, firm flesh and are very furry.
[Soundbite] “Replacing sugar with plum extract in food is a health way to cook. You can consume less sugar.”
[Soundbite] “Drinking plum juice instead of water helps with digestion and is also good for your skin. Pickled plum made with the leftover plum flesh is very crispy and delicious.”
There are many ways to enjoy plums. You can also make a face pack out of plums for skin care.
[Soundbite] “Plum helps whiten, soften and moisturize your skin.”
The pack is effective at killing germs. It’s even become popular among men.
[Soundbite] “It feels nice and fresh because it’s made of plum.”
Now, its time to cook some plums. The fruit is commonly pickled in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar and vinegar.
[Soundbite] “It’s good and very crispy. I usually pickled plums in red pepper sauce but soy sauce is also great.”
A bowl of hot rice and pickled plum is a summer delicacy. Plum tea helps cool down the body temperature and stimulates your appetite.
[Soundbite] “The crispy plum slices taste like fruit.”
[Soundbite] “The plum flavor lasts for a long time in your mouth.”
The bonus to a plum picking outing is taking in the beautiful landscape around the Seomjin River.
[Soundbite] “The wind is cool and the river is beautiful. This wonderful place reminds me of my childhood.”
The plums are ripe, so now is the time to take a plum-picking trip with the family.
The two Koreas have given presentations on the sinking of the South Korean Navy vessel Cheonan to the U.N. Security Council. Seoul has presented evidence showing that it says shows Pyongyang was responsible, but North Korea has denied guilt.
[Pkg]
Both Koreas have given presentations on the Cheonan sinking at a private meeting of the U.N. Security Council for three hours. The South Korean investigation team presented material evidence for 23 minutes, played a seven-minute video, and held a 90-minute question and answer session. The team says it has shown scientific and physical proof that a North Korean torpedo sank the Cheonan, and that this is enough to convince Security Council member states.
[Soundbite] Yoon Duk-yong (Head, Cheonan Joint Investigation Team)
The North Korean delegation gave a one hour-long presentation afterwards. Pyongyang denies responsibility and says Seoul’s investigation results are unconvincing.
[Soundbite] Pak Tok-hun (NK Deputy Ambassador to the UN) : We have nothing to do with that. It’s a fabrication. We cannot accept it. That’s why we’d like to send an inspection team to South Korea.
But most Security Council members are known to agree that Seoul’s investigation results were more convincing, and that Pyongyang lacks evidence to back up its claim.
[Soundbite] Yukio Takasu (Japanese Ambassador to the UN)
The U.S. and France are known to support South Korea’s investigation results and urge sanctions on the North. But Russia and China say the briefings were not an occasion for deciding who is right or wrong.
2. U.S. Veterans
[Anchor Lead]
American veterans of the Korean War have gathered again 60 years after the conflict. Korean-Americans prepared an event to thank them for their help, and they showed their appreciation for Korea’s great strides over the past six decades.
[Pkg]
Nearly sixty years have passed, but their memories of the war can’t be more clear.
[Soundbite] Korean War Veteran of U.S. Air Force
One of the veterans attended the event dressed like General Douglas MacArthur.
[Soundbite] David Willy (Gen. MacArthur’s Senior Adjutant)
The ceremony grew solemn when paying respect to the 54,000 U.S. soldiers who had died in the Korean War.
[Soundbite] Frank Sass (Korean War Veteran)
Around 1,000 veterans attended the ceremony and received medals of honor along with hearty meals.
[Soundbite] Frank Taurus (Korean War Veteran of U.S. Navy)
Only around 150,000 veterans are still alive among the 1.8 million American soldiers who had fought in the Korean War. The event to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War is to be held every year to the very last veteran.
[Soundbite] Jo Ung-gyu (Chairman, Veterans’ Committee) : “They gave us a big hug and said they would see us again next year.”
The event that cost around 163,000 dollars was sponsored by the South Korean government and donations from Korean Americans.
3. Stadium Upgrade
[Anchor Lead]
Korea is seeking to host the FIFA World Cup for the second time in 2022. The country plans to renovate two major soccer stadiums if it wins the bid.
[Pkg]
The main stadium for the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics has symbolized the history of modern Korean sports. But the facility’s past glory is nowhere to be found given deterioration with age. The roof used to feature an elegant curvature but now has rusted spots. A number of seat supports are also gone.
[Soundbite] Wu In-sik (Seoul City Hall) : “We do maintenance check-up once every two years. Repairs are done annually.”
But if Korea wins the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the end of the year, Seoul Olympic Stadium will undergo a massive facelift to be reborn as a world-class soccer venue. The Bidding Committee for the 2022 World Cup Korea and the Seoul city government say Seoul World Cup Stadium cannot handle all the games. Seoul Olympic Stadium’s seating capacity will be raised from 70-thousand to 80-thousand. This will meet the FIFA requirement for the opening ceremony and the final game. Seoul World Cup Stadium will also undergo renovation to raise its seating capacity from 60-thousand to 80-thousand.
[Soundbite] Kim Dae-gil (KBS Soccer Commentator) : “It’s better to remodel an existing stadium than to build a new one.”
The Seoul city government will present the stadium renovation plan to a FIFA inspection delegation due in Korea next month.
4. Soccer Economy
[Anchor Lead]
World Cup excitement is reaching a fever pitch, and so are the economic benefits generated by the games. A private research institute found that one victory by the Korean team yields over two billion dollars in economic effects.
[Pkg]
The news of Korean team’s victory traveled fast from South Africa. Koreans celebrated the win with all-nighters at restaurants, bars and on the streets.
[Soundbite] “For the advance to the round of 16!”
Mounting excitement tends to open up people’s wallets.
[Soundbite] “We felt so great that we kept eating and drinking. We pulled an all-nighter.”
The Hyundai Research Institute found that the direct economic effect from the victory against Greece amounted to more than 2 billion dollars. This is nearly 820 million dollars more than the profit generated by a win during the 2002 World Cup. The increase is attributed to higher Korean spending and international recognition of Korean players since 2002. Korea’s performance at the World Cup is expected to substantially promote the PR and marketing activities of Korean businesses.
[Soundbite] Wang In-seong (Hyundai Kia Automotive Group) : “Each win upgrades Korea’s image. It also helps increase the brand awareness and market share of our company, an official FIFA sponsor.”
If the Korean squad advances to the round of 16, it will result in an additional profit of about 820 million dollars.
5. KBS News App
[Anchor Lead]
KBS has launched a news application service for smartphones given the rapid rise in their use in Korea. Smartphone users can now see KBS News programs anytime, anywhere.
[Pkg]
KBS News is available on smartphones. Breaking news is updated in real time. The cutting-edge "cover floor" technology allows users to select the news they want by turning over pages. Smartphone users can also watch news in real time without DMB through 9 o’clock news VOD and 24-hour Internet news. News is divided by category such as politics, economy and culture. A VOD special service also provides all Web exclusive programs. Users can also check weather forecasts and send news reports via e-mail or Twitter.
[Soundbite] Kim Jin-gwon (KBS Platform Development Department) : “In order to fulfill its duty as a public broadcaster, KBS will continue to provide free mobile media services.”
Users of Android or iPhone smartphones can download the KBS News application for free.
6. Thyroid Cancer
[Anchor Lead]
Thyroid cancer is more prevalent among women than among men. But the disease takes a more fatal toll on male patients.
[Pkg]
This 36-year-old man received surgery for thyroid cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease during a medical check-up for his hand and foot pain.
[Soundbite] Thyroid Cancer Patient (36) : “I was surprised to learn that I had thyroid cancer. Men usually don’t have one. I was really devastated.”
Cancerous cells already spread to nearby lymph glands. He needs to receive radiation therapy to remove remaining cancerous cells. A survey shows that about thirty percent of male thyroid cancer patients need to receive heavy ion radiation therapy. Whereas, only twenty percent of female patients need to receive the same therapy. Females account for 80 percent of thyroid cancer patients. But the disease is more fatal to men than to women.
[Soundbite] Dr. Jang Hang-seok (Gangnam Severance Hospital) : “Men show a more aggressive type of thyroid cancer. Male patients are typically found to have the disease after it spreads to lymph glands.”
Fewer men receive medical checkups for thyroid cancer than women. Male patients are often belatedly found to have the tumor after the disease has progressed. Therefore, the number of men dying from thyroid cancer is six times more than women.
7. History on Stage
[Anchor Lead]
Theater companies are using traditional Korean homes as venues to showcase the performing arts. The old homes are adding a touch of authenticity to the performances.
[Pkg]
This Korean musical is about Confucian scholars in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, fighting Japanese occupation of Korea. The auditorium where such scholars studied is the musical’s stage, which has its own natural background formed by a surrounding forest. The traditional tune fills the quiet old house. Performers move and dance to the rhythm. The passionate performance by the cast at the old house provides a new and memorable experience rather than at a theater.
[Soundbite] Ryu Sang-hyeon (Audience Member) : “I think it’s a good chance to teach children something new.”
This is the second musical staged at a traditional Korean home. The first was "The 450-Year Love" about a romance between a mid-Joseon Dynasty scholar and a gisaeng of the royal court. The musical has become a big hit nationwide, being performed at Unhyeon Palace in Seoul and Danyang County in North Chungcheong Province.
[Soundbite] Kim Jun-han (Musical Director) : “We created the program using the natural background as it is and adding stories and characters from our history.”
Traditional Korean homes have mostly served as a form of accommodation and relics of the country’s past. Their newest role is a stage for the performing arts.
8. Maedeup Art
[Anchor Lead]
A special exhibition is shedding a modern light on Korean traditional knots called maedeup. Here is a look at a master maedeup maker who has devoted half of her life to this traditional craft.
[Pkg]
Silken knots or maedeups hang elegantly amid strands of sparkling optic fibers. This craft piece emits serene beauty of time. These maedeups stretch down from a wire structure. A moving shadow adds an entirely different aspect to the world of maedeup. Nostalgic memories from the long-gone childhood are expressed in dragonflies soaring up into the sky amid the changing colors of the seasons. Eternal maedeup blossoms bloom on the branches of a plum tree to signal the arrival of spring. Maedeup master Kim Hui-jin, also Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Asset number 22, has created works that possess both tradition and modernity by combining light and maedeup.
[Soundbite] Kim Hui-jin (Important Intangible Cultural Asset) : “Structure and uses have been changed, so I make maedeup pieces that can be used for decoration.”
This 77-year-old master artisan says she pursues a new possibility for maedeup as a modern art that transcends tradition.
[Soundbite] “People all around the world will be interested in maedeup art if I create works with beauty that everyone can share.”
Having devoted nearly half a century to her work, Kim has demonstrated her masterful skills and artistic philosophy at the exhibition.
9. Plum Picking
[Anchor Lead]
Plums called maesil in Korea are famous for their detoxifying properties. Gwangyang in South Jeolla Province, which was covered in white plum blossoms in the spring, has now turned green. Today we’re going to take a health trip where you can go plum picking and learn how to cook plum dishes.
[Pkg]
The village of Gwangyang has shed its plum blossoms. It’s plum season. The plums, called maesil in Korea, have highly detoxifying properties. Around this time of the year, tourists pour into this village from all over the nation to go plum picking.
[Soundbite] “We’re going plum picking!”
At an orchard filled with the scent of the fruit, adults and children are absorbed in the task of plum picking.
[Soundbite] “Pick big ones! They say bigger ones taste better.”
Top grade plums are said to have a rich fragrance, firm flesh and are very furry.
[Soundbite] “Replacing sugar with plum extract in food is a health way to cook. You can consume less sugar.”
[Soundbite] “Drinking plum juice instead of water helps with digestion and is also good for your skin. Pickled plum made with the leftover plum flesh is very crispy and delicious.”
There are many ways to enjoy plums. You can also make a face pack out of plums for skin care.
[Soundbite] “Plum helps whiten, soften and moisturize your skin.”
The pack is effective at killing germs. It’s even become popular among men.
[Soundbite] “It feels nice and fresh because it’s made of plum.”
Now, its time to cook some plums. The fruit is commonly pickled in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar and vinegar.
[Soundbite] “It’s good and very crispy. I usually pickled plums in red pepper sauce but soy sauce is also great.”
A bowl of hot rice and pickled plum is a summer delicacy. Plum tea helps cool down the body temperature and stimulates your appetite.
[Soundbite] “The crispy plum slices taste like fruit.”
[Soundbite] “The plum flavor lasts for a long time in your mouth.”
The bonus to a plum picking outing is taking in the beautiful landscape around the Seomjin River.
[Soundbite] “The wind is cool and the river is beautiful. This wonderful place reminds me of my childhood.”
The plums are ripe, so now is the time to take a plum-picking trip with the family.
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