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[Anchor Lead]
In response to North Korea's proposal for high-level talks with the United States, Washington says that it wants dialogue, but that Pyongyang should first take action to make good on its denuclearization promises.
[Pkg]
The White House has responded to North Korea's proposal for high-level talks by saying that it would be willing only when the regime lives up to its international obligations. The White House's spokeswoman for the National Security Council, Caitlin Hayden stated that the U.S. wants credible negotiations with the North that will ultimately lead to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. She then explained that Pyongyang for its part has to first live up to its international obligations and that Washington will judge the regime by its actions, and not its words. White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough also stressed the need for North Korea to abide by its obligations to the world. He said in an interview with CBS that with some nice words, the North cannot avoid the UN Security Council's sanctions backed by Russia and China.
[Soundbite] Denis McDonough (White House Chief of Staff): "We'll judge them by their actions, not by their nice words everyone heard yesterday."
The U.S. responses to the North Korean talk proposal reiterate the Obama administration's stance that it would be open to holding dialogue with North Korea only when the regime shows sincerity by sticking to its previous denuclearization agreements with the U.S. and South Korea. As such, many observers are saying that the U.S. will neither accept the North's proposals for talks as a change in its attitude or resume negotiations with the communist country in the immediate future. Meanwhile, the chief nuclear envoys of South Korea, the U.S. and Japan are to hold a meeting in Washington this week.
2. NK's Intentions
[Anchor Lead]
Having spent months threatening nuclear war, North Korea now appears eager to hold dialogue with the outside world, accepting a special envoy from Japan and proposing inter-Korean talks. Now that the isolated regime has called for a meeting with the United States, the world is trying to figure out its real intentions.
[Pkg]
North Korea's latest proposal appears to be in response to China's strong denuclearization demand when the North Korean special envoy ChoeRyong-hae visited Beijing. The DPRK must have felt the need to make a breakthrough as the six party chief negotiators are scheduled to meet on June 19th and the South Korea-China summit is slated for the 27th. Although the inter-Korean talks fell through, North Korea must have thought it had responded with reasonable sincerity to the American demand that inter-Korean dialogue must precede any talks with the United States. But the DPRK has not actually made any concession to the pivotal issue of denuclearization. In response to the North's negotiation proposal, the U.S. demanded that the regime first carry out the denuclearization terms delineated in the September 19 Joint Statement. However, Pyongyang made it clear that it would not accept that precondition.
[Soundbite] North Korean Central TV (June 16): "There should be no preconditions for contactand dialogue if the United States is truly interested in ensuring peace andsecurity for its territory."
Pyongyang's actions may be to show Beijing that it is willing to engage in talks. Since North Korea's third nuclear test, China and the rest of the world have been condemning the rogue regime, which may be why North Korea is attempting to overcome the heavy economic sanctions it is slapped with and other difficulties by proposing talks with the United States.
3. Moon Speaks Out
[Anchor Lead]
Former Democratic Party presidential candidate Moon Jae-in has said that although President Park Geun-hye should bear responsibility for the allegations of National Intelligence Service interference in the last presidential race, she can’t be held accountable at this point in time. Meanwhile, the presidential office has said that reforms have begun at the nation's spy agency.
[Pkg]
Former Democratic Party presidential candidate Moon Jae-in went mountain climbing at Mt. Bukhan with journalists on Sunday. He’s had almost no media appearances since the December race. During the two-hour trek Moon answered the reporters' questions about pending issues and told them his thoughts.
[Soundbite] Rep. Moon Jae-in (Democratic Party): "The party was going through tough times and I thoughtthe debates surrounding me would make matters worse.So please understand that I was a bit delayedwhile trying to avoid the unpleasantness."
He said President Park Geun-hye should bear responsibility for the allegations of the National Intelligence Service's interference with the presidential race.
President Park suggested during the presidential campaign that Moon should be held responsible if the NIS rumors proved to be false. Now that speculations have turned out to be true, she should be the one to bear the responsibility. But Moon said that the president cannot be held accountable for the election results at this point in time and would be fulfilling her duties if she attempts to reform the NIS and police. A Presidential Office source said with certainty that the reform of the nation's top spy agency had already begun, with the inauguration of the new government and the appointment of the new agency chief. The source also said that President Park was committed to reforming the NIS, regardless of the intelligence agency's recent trial and even before Moon urged for such reforms. The source stressed that the Presidential Office is strongly committed to changing the NIS.
4. Saving Engravings
[Anchor Lead]
Rock engravings in Ulsan, which are a national treasure, have been seriously damaged by dam water. Preservation of the relic has long been an issue, but authorities recently came up with a temporary solution.
[Pkg]
To protect a famous set of rock engravings in the city of Ulsan, the government decided to install a translucent structure. The front side of the structure is made of reinforced plastic that's more than 150 times stronger than tempered glass. The purpose of this temporary kinetic dam is to prevent the rock engravings from becoming submerged in the water. The project is being carried out through joint efforts by the Office for Government Policy Coordination, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Cultural Heritage Administration, and the Ulsan City Government.
[Soundbite] Jung Hong-won (Prime Minister): "We’ve agreed on the matter, to preserve the rockdrawings as part of the world’s cultural heritage."
It's the first time that the authorities were able to come up with a method to protect the rock engravings, which are a promising UNESCO World Heritage site. Over the next three months, the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Ulsan City government will investigate the ground in the area and assess the dam's safety before deciding whether or not to install it. But some say that the surroundings of the rock engravings could get damaged during the dam's installation.
[Soundbite] Hwang Pyeong-u (Korea Cultural Heritage Policy Research Inst.): "I believe that applying one or two cases fromother countries to this matter would be difficult."
It will be up to the Cultural Properties Committee to make a final decision on the installation after considering all the technical aspects of the project.
5. Air Force Training
[Anchor Lead]
The main duty of Air Force pilots is to operate fighter jets. But if shot down, they can end up caught behind enemy lines. Here's a look at the training they go through to help them survive until help arrives.
[Pkg]
A reconnaissance fighter jet is struck by the enemy's missile. The pilot manages to escape from the aircraft, but ends up in the middle of the enemy camp. He must survive until helps arrives. Like in this movie scene, South Korean Air Force pilots receive special training in order to survive during an emergency. A pilot escapes from a jet and lands into the sea. If he fails to cut off the parachute as quickly as possible, he can get swept away by the strong winds and water currents. He ligths a smoke bomb to help rescuers find him. When pilots ends up in the enemy's camp, they must do their best to reach a location that can be accessed by rescuers. Pilots learns how to hide using their parachutes and find food.
[Soundbite] Cpt. Lt. Kim Seong-ho (Pilot, Air Force): "After ejecting from their aircraft, pilots mustreturn to their bases. This drill made me realize that I need to be physically and mentally fitto do that."
All fighter jet pilots are receiving survival drills in order to stay alive even in the most dangerous situations.
6. Korean Cruises
[Anchor Lead]
The number of cruises arriving in Korea continues to grow on soaring demand from Chinese tourists. On Jeju Island, the number has increased fivefold compared to last year, but their stay on the island lasts just half a day.
[Pkg]
Some 1800 Chinese tourists traveling onboard the 75-thousand-ton cruise ship Costa Victoria have visited Jeju Island so far. That's the result of the Jeju special self-governing provincial government’s efforts to lure Chinese visitors. The Jeju government’s campaign was launched back in March. The Chinese tourists say they enjoyed their stay on the island and visited Jeju’s prime tourist spots, such as the SeongsanIlchulbong Peak and Seungeup Folk Village.But they were pressed for time as they only had six hours to tour three sights.
[Soundbite] Jiao Shanshan(Chinese Tourist): "I didn't get to see much because we didn't stayhere long. We only had a little time for shopping, too."
Conditions for diverse tours allowing tourists to experience the history and culture of Jeju Island and better service quality have yet to be created. Unless Jeju stops being just a port of call and becomes a home port for cruise tours, promoting the island’s high value-added incentive travel experience will be next to impossible.
7. Ramsar Wetland
[Anchor Lead]
The Taebaek mountain range is home to a number of rare highland wetlands. Today we visit the Jilmoi Fen on Mt. Odae, which is growing ever more beautiful in the early summer.
[Pkg]
The highland Jilmoi Fen, a Ramsar-registered wetland, is located on the Mt. Odae ridge, at 1,060 meters above sea level. Some four thousand of the endangered arctic star flowers were discovered there. The white Lily of the Valley flowers hang onto the delicate stem. These velvety dark maroon flowers are indigenous to Korea. The swamp records an annual precipitation of 2,800mm. The fickle weather allows all sorts of plants to thrive in the wetland. Every water hole is filled with tadpoles.The fiery-bellied frogs play in the clear waters. Boars frequent the area to drink water,and elks and badgers are spotted while they forage for food. The swamp's was formed around 145 million years ago, during the Jurassic period. Peat deposits, created from decomposed plants, are 80-centimeters thick.
[Soundbite] Kim Nam-ho (National Park Service): "Jilmoi Fen was first discovered in 1999 duringa study on wetland. It's a very rare type of wetland containing both of the peat and bogtypes of land."
The protected area is off limits, but there are worries that a nearby pasture may negatively impact the precious swamp. There will need to be additional safety measures in place, such as expanding the buffer zone.
8. Entertainment News
[Anchor Lead]
The Chinese Film Festival began recently to promote cultural exchanges between Korea and China. Meanwhile, boy band Exo’s new album has topped the music show charts of Korea's three main broadcasters. Here’s today’s entertainment report.
[Pkg]
The Chinese Film Festival opened with many renowned Chinese filmmakers and actors attending. They include filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai and actress Zhang Ziyi. The movie that kicked off the festival is "The Grandmaster" by Wong Kar-Wai. The story revolves around human relations and a philosophy based on martial arts. The Chinese Film Festival is marking its fifth anniversary this year. It has greatly contributed to promoting Korean and Chinese movies in the two countries and bolstering their cultural exchanges. Boy band Exo has topped the music charts at Korea's three major terrestrial broadcasters. Exo's new album received a high score on social networking sites and many viewers' votes, once again proving its popularity. The group released its first studio album on June 3. Meanwhile, another popular band, CNBLUE has given a concert in the Philippines, drawing more than 4,000 people. The concert was part of CNBLUE's world tour. CNBLUE's concerts were sold out in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The band will perform in Beijing, China later this month.
9. Evolving Pojangmacha
[Anchor Lead]
Tents called pojangmacha that serve food and drinks have long been a staple of Korea’s streets. These days, they’re evolving. Check it out.
[Pkg]
Every evening in this busy downtown area in Seoul, they set up these coverings. As soon as this pojangmacha opens, customers flock in.
[Soundbite] "It's like a campsite in the heart of a city."
[Soundbite] "It's a campsite."
From the camping tables and chairs to the fire pits, they’re fully equipped for the outdoors here at this so-called "camping pojangmacha."
[Soundbite] Na Yeong-gyu(Owner, Camping Pojangmacha): "I started this because I like camping. Thanks tomy customers who love the idea I can enjoy working here every day as if I were camping out."
Trays are used instead of bowls to complete the campsite feel. The main dishes are also Korean camping staples: pork for barbecuing.
[Soundbite] "It's like camping in the city. I like it a lot. "
Next we're headed to the city of Uijeongbu. This pojangmacha looks ordinary enough at first glance, but when you go inside, you see it’s set up to look a bit fancier than your average street tent. The neatly set tables, the bowtie-sporting waiter and the steak and pasta menu options separate it from other such stalls. Of course, the booze is an important aspect of any Korean pojangmacha.
[Soundbite] "Eating pasta with soju sounds totally new.I like it alot."
Most people wouldn’t think that soju, a cheap, strong liquor that is ubiquitous in Korea, would go well with pasta, but the owner of this pojangmacha begs to differ.
[Soundbite] Kim Myeong-su(Owner, Steak Pojangmacha): "I started this after I ate instant three-minutespaghetti carbonara at a supermarket along with some liquor, and found it delicious."
The main dishes here are beef tenderloin and seafood cream pasta. This kind of cuisine is typically associated with much more upscale establishments in Korea.
[Soundbite] "I feel free here. It's not as confined as a conventionalrestaurant. The dress code isn’t restrictive, either.I really like it."
Pojangmachas have undergone some major transformations over the decades. Some aren’t even street stalls anymore, but have moved inside buildings without losing touch with their roots. One of the reasons this one is popular is because of its night view of the city.
[Soundbite] "t's my first time here. I’m fromGyeonggi Province. I love the view."
It’s also popular among some Japanese tourists.
[Soundbite] Yukio Hirose (Japanese Tourist): "There is a nice night view in Japan as well,but you can only see it from upscale restaurants, which are too expensive. It’s so nice herebecause the food is cheap."
The cheap deals are also part of the charm of most true-blue pojangmacha.
[Soundbite] "It's great to have a pojangmacha in a sky lounge.The food is good and the night view is nice.I like everything about this place."
Pojangmachas are branching out while still holding on to the original charm that has made them favorite spots for people looking for a break from the bustle of their daily lives.
In response to North Korea's proposal for high-level talks with the United States, Washington says that it wants dialogue, but that Pyongyang should first take action to make good on its denuclearization promises.
[Pkg]
The White House has responded to North Korea's proposal for high-level talks by saying that it would be willing only when the regime lives up to its international obligations. The White House's spokeswoman for the National Security Council, Caitlin Hayden stated that the U.S. wants credible negotiations with the North that will ultimately lead to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. She then explained that Pyongyang for its part has to first live up to its international obligations and that Washington will judge the regime by its actions, and not its words. White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough also stressed the need for North Korea to abide by its obligations to the world. He said in an interview with CBS that with some nice words, the North cannot avoid the UN Security Council's sanctions backed by Russia and China.
[Soundbite] Denis McDonough (White House Chief of Staff): "We'll judge them by their actions, not by their nice words everyone heard yesterday."
The U.S. responses to the North Korean talk proposal reiterate the Obama administration's stance that it would be open to holding dialogue with North Korea only when the regime shows sincerity by sticking to its previous denuclearization agreements with the U.S. and South Korea. As such, many observers are saying that the U.S. will neither accept the North's proposals for talks as a change in its attitude or resume negotiations with the communist country in the immediate future. Meanwhile, the chief nuclear envoys of South Korea, the U.S. and Japan are to hold a meeting in Washington this week.
2. NK's Intentions
[Anchor Lead]
Having spent months threatening nuclear war, North Korea now appears eager to hold dialogue with the outside world, accepting a special envoy from Japan and proposing inter-Korean talks. Now that the isolated regime has called for a meeting with the United States, the world is trying to figure out its real intentions.
[Pkg]
North Korea's latest proposal appears to be in response to China's strong denuclearization demand when the North Korean special envoy ChoeRyong-hae visited Beijing. The DPRK must have felt the need to make a breakthrough as the six party chief negotiators are scheduled to meet on June 19th and the South Korea-China summit is slated for the 27th. Although the inter-Korean talks fell through, North Korea must have thought it had responded with reasonable sincerity to the American demand that inter-Korean dialogue must precede any talks with the United States. But the DPRK has not actually made any concession to the pivotal issue of denuclearization. In response to the North's negotiation proposal, the U.S. demanded that the regime first carry out the denuclearization terms delineated in the September 19 Joint Statement. However, Pyongyang made it clear that it would not accept that precondition.
[Soundbite] North Korean Central TV (June 16): "There should be no preconditions for contactand dialogue if the United States is truly interested in ensuring peace andsecurity for its territory."
Pyongyang's actions may be to show Beijing that it is willing to engage in talks. Since North Korea's third nuclear test, China and the rest of the world have been condemning the rogue regime, which may be why North Korea is attempting to overcome the heavy economic sanctions it is slapped with and other difficulties by proposing talks with the United States.
3. Moon Speaks Out
[Anchor Lead]
Former Democratic Party presidential candidate Moon Jae-in has said that although President Park Geun-hye should bear responsibility for the allegations of National Intelligence Service interference in the last presidential race, she can’t be held accountable at this point in time. Meanwhile, the presidential office has said that reforms have begun at the nation's spy agency.
[Pkg]
Former Democratic Party presidential candidate Moon Jae-in went mountain climbing at Mt. Bukhan with journalists on Sunday. He’s had almost no media appearances since the December race. During the two-hour trek Moon answered the reporters' questions about pending issues and told them his thoughts.
[Soundbite] Rep. Moon Jae-in (Democratic Party): "The party was going through tough times and I thoughtthe debates surrounding me would make matters worse.So please understand that I was a bit delayedwhile trying to avoid the unpleasantness."
He said President Park Geun-hye should bear responsibility for the allegations of the National Intelligence Service's interference with the presidential race.
President Park suggested during the presidential campaign that Moon should be held responsible if the NIS rumors proved to be false. Now that speculations have turned out to be true, she should be the one to bear the responsibility. But Moon said that the president cannot be held accountable for the election results at this point in time and would be fulfilling her duties if she attempts to reform the NIS and police. A Presidential Office source said with certainty that the reform of the nation's top spy agency had already begun, with the inauguration of the new government and the appointment of the new agency chief. The source also said that President Park was committed to reforming the NIS, regardless of the intelligence agency's recent trial and even before Moon urged for such reforms. The source stressed that the Presidential Office is strongly committed to changing the NIS.
4. Saving Engravings
[Anchor Lead]
Rock engravings in Ulsan, which are a national treasure, have been seriously damaged by dam water. Preservation of the relic has long been an issue, but authorities recently came up with a temporary solution.
[Pkg]
To protect a famous set of rock engravings in the city of Ulsan, the government decided to install a translucent structure. The front side of the structure is made of reinforced plastic that's more than 150 times stronger than tempered glass. The purpose of this temporary kinetic dam is to prevent the rock engravings from becoming submerged in the water. The project is being carried out through joint efforts by the Office for Government Policy Coordination, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Cultural Heritage Administration, and the Ulsan City Government.
[Soundbite] Jung Hong-won (Prime Minister): "We’ve agreed on the matter, to preserve the rockdrawings as part of the world’s cultural heritage."
It's the first time that the authorities were able to come up with a method to protect the rock engravings, which are a promising UNESCO World Heritage site. Over the next three months, the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Ulsan City government will investigate the ground in the area and assess the dam's safety before deciding whether or not to install it. But some say that the surroundings of the rock engravings could get damaged during the dam's installation.
[Soundbite] Hwang Pyeong-u (Korea Cultural Heritage Policy Research Inst.): "I believe that applying one or two cases fromother countries to this matter would be difficult."
It will be up to the Cultural Properties Committee to make a final decision on the installation after considering all the technical aspects of the project.
5. Air Force Training
[Anchor Lead]
The main duty of Air Force pilots is to operate fighter jets. But if shot down, they can end up caught behind enemy lines. Here's a look at the training they go through to help them survive until help arrives.
[Pkg]
A reconnaissance fighter jet is struck by the enemy's missile. The pilot manages to escape from the aircraft, but ends up in the middle of the enemy camp. He must survive until helps arrives. Like in this movie scene, South Korean Air Force pilots receive special training in order to survive during an emergency. A pilot escapes from a jet and lands into the sea. If he fails to cut off the parachute as quickly as possible, he can get swept away by the strong winds and water currents. He ligths a smoke bomb to help rescuers find him. When pilots ends up in the enemy's camp, they must do their best to reach a location that can be accessed by rescuers. Pilots learns how to hide using their parachutes and find food.
[Soundbite] Cpt. Lt. Kim Seong-ho (Pilot, Air Force): "After ejecting from their aircraft, pilots mustreturn to their bases. This drill made me realize that I need to be physically and mentally fitto do that."
All fighter jet pilots are receiving survival drills in order to stay alive even in the most dangerous situations.
6. Korean Cruises
[Anchor Lead]
The number of cruises arriving in Korea continues to grow on soaring demand from Chinese tourists. On Jeju Island, the number has increased fivefold compared to last year, but their stay on the island lasts just half a day.
[Pkg]
Some 1800 Chinese tourists traveling onboard the 75-thousand-ton cruise ship Costa Victoria have visited Jeju Island so far. That's the result of the Jeju special self-governing provincial government’s efforts to lure Chinese visitors. The Jeju government’s campaign was launched back in March. The Chinese tourists say they enjoyed their stay on the island and visited Jeju’s prime tourist spots, such as the SeongsanIlchulbong Peak and Seungeup Folk Village.But they were pressed for time as they only had six hours to tour three sights.
[Soundbite] Jiao Shanshan(Chinese Tourist): "I didn't get to see much because we didn't stayhere long. We only had a little time for shopping, too."
Conditions for diverse tours allowing tourists to experience the history and culture of Jeju Island and better service quality have yet to be created. Unless Jeju stops being just a port of call and becomes a home port for cruise tours, promoting the island’s high value-added incentive travel experience will be next to impossible.
7. Ramsar Wetland
[Anchor Lead]
The Taebaek mountain range is home to a number of rare highland wetlands. Today we visit the Jilmoi Fen on Mt. Odae, which is growing ever more beautiful in the early summer.
[Pkg]
The highland Jilmoi Fen, a Ramsar-registered wetland, is located on the Mt. Odae ridge, at 1,060 meters above sea level. Some four thousand of the endangered arctic star flowers were discovered there. The white Lily of the Valley flowers hang onto the delicate stem. These velvety dark maroon flowers are indigenous to Korea. The swamp records an annual precipitation of 2,800mm. The fickle weather allows all sorts of plants to thrive in the wetland. Every water hole is filled with tadpoles.The fiery-bellied frogs play in the clear waters. Boars frequent the area to drink water,and elks and badgers are spotted while they forage for food. The swamp's was formed around 145 million years ago, during the Jurassic period. Peat deposits, created from decomposed plants, are 80-centimeters thick.
[Soundbite] Kim Nam-ho (National Park Service): "Jilmoi Fen was first discovered in 1999 duringa study on wetland. It's a very rare type of wetland containing both of the peat and bogtypes of land."
The protected area is off limits, but there are worries that a nearby pasture may negatively impact the precious swamp. There will need to be additional safety measures in place, such as expanding the buffer zone.
8. Entertainment News
[Anchor Lead]
The Chinese Film Festival began recently to promote cultural exchanges between Korea and China. Meanwhile, boy band Exo’s new album has topped the music show charts of Korea's three main broadcasters. Here’s today’s entertainment report.
[Pkg]
The Chinese Film Festival opened with many renowned Chinese filmmakers and actors attending. They include filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai and actress Zhang Ziyi. The movie that kicked off the festival is "The Grandmaster" by Wong Kar-Wai. The story revolves around human relations and a philosophy based on martial arts. The Chinese Film Festival is marking its fifth anniversary this year. It has greatly contributed to promoting Korean and Chinese movies in the two countries and bolstering their cultural exchanges. Boy band Exo has topped the music charts at Korea's three major terrestrial broadcasters. Exo's new album received a high score on social networking sites and many viewers' votes, once again proving its popularity. The group released its first studio album on June 3. Meanwhile, another popular band, CNBLUE has given a concert in the Philippines, drawing more than 4,000 people. The concert was part of CNBLUE's world tour. CNBLUE's concerts were sold out in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The band will perform in Beijing, China later this month.
9. Evolving Pojangmacha
[Anchor Lead]
Tents called pojangmacha that serve food and drinks have long been a staple of Korea’s streets. These days, they’re evolving. Check it out.
[Pkg]
Every evening in this busy downtown area in Seoul, they set up these coverings. As soon as this pojangmacha opens, customers flock in.
[Soundbite] "It's like a campsite in the heart of a city."
[Soundbite] "It's a campsite."
From the camping tables and chairs to the fire pits, they’re fully equipped for the outdoors here at this so-called "camping pojangmacha."
[Soundbite] Na Yeong-gyu(Owner, Camping Pojangmacha): "I started this because I like camping. Thanks tomy customers who love the idea I can enjoy working here every day as if I were camping out."
Trays are used instead of bowls to complete the campsite feel. The main dishes are also Korean camping staples: pork for barbecuing.
[Soundbite] "It's like camping in the city. I like it a lot. "
Next we're headed to the city of Uijeongbu. This pojangmacha looks ordinary enough at first glance, but when you go inside, you see it’s set up to look a bit fancier than your average street tent. The neatly set tables, the bowtie-sporting waiter and the steak and pasta menu options separate it from other such stalls. Of course, the booze is an important aspect of any Korean pojangmacha.
[Soundbite] "Eating pasta with soju sounds totally new.I like it alot."
Most people wouldn’t think that soju, a cheap, strong liquor that is ubiquitous in Korea, would go well with pasta, but the owner of this pojangmacha begs to differ.
[Soundbite] Kim Myeong-su(Owner, Steak Pojangmacha): "I started this after I ate instant three-minutespaghetti carbonara at a supermarket along with some liquor, and found it delicious."
The main dishes here are beef tenderloin and seafood cream pasta. This kind of cuisine is typically associated with much more upscale establishments in Korea.
[Soundbite] "I feel free here. It's not as confined as a conventionalrestaurant. The dress code isn’t restrictive, either.I really like it."
Pojangmachas have undergone some major transformations over the decades. Some aren’t even street stalls anymore, but have moved inside buildings without losing touch with their roots. One of the reasons this one is popular is because of its night view of the city.
[Soundbite] "t's my first time here. I’m fromGyeonggi Province. I love the view."
It’s also popular among some Japanese tourists.
[Soundbite] Yukio Hirose (Japanese Tourist): "There is a nice night view in Japan as well,but you can only see it from upscale restaurants, which are too expensive. It’s so nice herebecause the food is cheap."
The cheap deals are also part of the charm of most true-blue pojangmacha.
[Soundbite] "It's great to have a pojangmacha in a sky lounge.The food is good and the night view is nice.I like everything about this place."
Pojangmachas are branching out while still holding on to the original charm that has made them favorite spots for people looking for a break from the bustle of their daily lives.
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- 입력 2013-06-17 15:42:24
- 수정2013-06-17 15:42:43
[Anchor Lead]
In response to North Korea's proposal for high-level talks with the United States, Washington says that it wants dialogue, but that Pyongyang should first take action to make good on its denuclearization promises.
[Pkg]
The White House has responded to North Korea's proposal for high-level talks by saying that it would be willing only when the regime lives up to its international obligations. The White House's spokeswoman for the National Security Council, Caitlin Hayden stated that the U.S. wants credible negotiations with the North that will ultimately lead to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. She then explained that Pyongyang for its part has to first live up to its international obligations and that Washington will judge the regime by its actions, and not its words. White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough also stressed the need for North Korea to abide by its obligations to the world. He said in an interview with CBS that with some nice words, the North cannot avoid the UN Security Council's sanctions backed by Russia and China.
[Soundbite] Denis McDonough (White House Chief of Staff): "We'll judge them by their actions, not by their nice words everyone heard yesterday."
The U.S. responses to the North Korean talk proposal reiterate the Obama administration's stance that it would be open to holding dialogue with North Korea only when the regime shows sincerity by sticking to its previous denuclearization agreements with the U.S. and South Korea. As such, many observers are saying that the U.S. will neither accept the North's proposals for talks as a change in its attitude or resume negotiations with the communist country in the immediate future. Meanwhile, the chief nuclear envoys of South Korea, the U.S. and Japan are to hold a meeting in Washington this week.
2. NK's Intentions
[Anchor Lead]
Having spent months threatening nuclear war, North Korea now appears eager to hold dialogue with the outside world, accepting a special envoy from Japan and proposing inter-Korean talks. Now that the isolated regime has called for a meeting with the United States, the world is trying to figure out its real intentions.
[Pkg]
North Korea's latest proposal appears to be in response to China's strong denuclearization demand when the North Korean special envoy ChoeRyong-hae visited Beijing. The DPRK must have felt the need to make a breakthrough as the six party chief negotiators are scheduled to meet on June 19th and the South Korea-China summit is slated for the 27th. Although the inter-Korean talks fell through, North Korea must have thought it had responded with reasonable sincerity to the American demand that inter-Korean dialogue must precede any talks with the United States. But the DPRK has not actually made any concession to the pivotal issue of denuclearization. In response to the North's negotiation proposal, the U.S. demanded that the regime first carry out the denuclearization terms delineated in the September 19 Joint Statement. However, Pyongyang made it clear that it would not accept that precondition.
[Soundbite] North Korean Central TV (June 16): "There should be no preconditions for contactand dialogue if the United States is truly interested in ensuring peace andsecurity for its territory."
Pyongyang's actions may be to show Beijing that it is willing to engage in talks. Since North Korea's third nuclear test, China and the rest of the world have been condemning the rogue regime, which may be why North Korea is attempting to overcome the heavy economic sanctions it is slapped with and other difficulties by proposing talks with the United States.
3. Moon Speaks Out
[Anchor Lead]
Former Democratic Party presidential candidate Moon Jae-in has said that although President Park Geun-hye should bear responsibility for the allegations of National Intelligence Service interference in the last presidential race, she can’t be held accountable at this point in time. Meanwhile, the presidential office has said that reforms have begun at the nation's spy agency.
[Pkg]
Former Democratic Party presidential candidate Moon Jae-in went mountain climbing at Mt. Bukhan with journalists on Sunday. He’s had almost no media appearances since the December race. During the two-hour trek Moon answered the reporters' questions about pending issues and told them his thoughts.
[Soundbite] Rep. Moon Jae-in (Democratic Party): "The party was going through tough times and I thoughtthe debates surrounding me would make matters worse.So please understand that I was a bit delayedwhile trying to avoid the unpleasantness."
He said President Park Geun-hye should bear responsibility for the allegations of the National Intelligence Service's interference with the presidential race.
President Park suggested during the presidential campaign that Moon should be held responsible if the NIS rumors proved to be false. Now that speculations have turned out to be true, she should be the one to bear the responsibility. But Moon said that the president cannot be held accountable for the election results at this point in time and would be fulfilling her duties if she attempts to reform the NIS and police. A Presidential Office source said with certainty that the reform of the nation's top spy agency had already begun, with the inauguration of the new government and the appointment of the new agency chief. The source also said that President Park was committed to reforming the NIS, regardless of the intelligence agency's recent trial and even before Moon urged for such reforms. The source stressed that the Presidential Office is strongly committed to changing the NIS.
4. Saving Engravings
[Anchor Lead]
Rock engravings in Ulsan, which are a national treasure, have been seriously damaged by dam water. Preservation of the relic has long been an issue, but authorities recently came up with a temporary solution.
[Pkg]
To protect a famous set of rock engravings in the city of Ulsan, the government decided to install a translucent structure. The front side of the structure is made of reinforced plastic that's more than 150 times stronger than tempered glass. The purpose of this temporary kinetic dam is to prevent the rock engravings from becoming submerged in the water. The project is being carried out through joint efforts by the Office for Government Policy Coordination, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Cultural Heritage Administration, and the Ulsan City Government.
[Soundbite] Jung Hong-won (Prime Minister): "We’ve agreed on the matter, to preserve the rockdrawings as part of the world’s cultural heritage."
It's the first time that the authorities were able to come up with a method to protect the rock engravings, which are a promising UNESCO World Heritage site. Over the next three months, the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Ulsan City government will investigate the ground in the area and assess the dam's safety before deciding whether or not to install it. But some say that the surroundings of the rock engravings could get damaged during the dam's installation.
[Soundbite] Hwang Pyeong-u (Korea Cultural Heritage Policy Research Inst.): "I believe that applying one or two cases fromother countries to this matter would be difficult."
It will be up to the Cultural Properties Committee to make a final decision on the installation after considering all the technical aspects of the project.
5. Air Force Training
[Anchor Lead]
The main duty of Air Force pilots is to operate fighter jets. But if shot down, they can end up caught behind enemy lines. Here's a look at the training they go through to help them survive until help arrives.
[Pkg]
A reconnaissance fighter jet is struck by the enemy's missile. The pilot manages to escape from the aircraft, but ends up in the middle of the enemy camp. He must survive until helps arrives. Like in this movie scene, South Korean Air Force pilots receive special training in order to survive during an emergency. A pilot escapes from a jet and lands into the sea. If he fails to cut off the parachute as quickly as possible, he can get swept away by the strong winds and water currents. He ligths a smoke bomb to help rescuers find him. When pilots ends up in the enemy's camp, they must do their best to reach a location that can be accessed by rescuers. Pilots learns how to hide using their parachutes and find food.
[Soundbite] Cpt. Lt. Kim Seong-ho (Pilot, Air Force): "After ejecting from their aircraft, pilots mustreturn to their bases. This drill made me realize that I need to be physically and mentally fitto do that."
All fighter jet pilots are receiving survival drills in order to stay alive even in the most dangerous situations.
6. Korean Cruises
[Anchor Lead]
The number of cruises arriving in Korea continues to grow on soaring demand from Chinese tourists. On Jeju Island, the number has increased fivefold compared to last year, but their stay on the island lasts just half a day.
[Pkg]
Some 1800 Chinese tourists traveling onboard the 75-thousand-ton cruise ship Costa Victoria have visited Jeju Island so far. That's the result of the Jeju special self-governing provincial government’s efforts to lure Chinese visitors. The Jeju government’s campaign was launched back in March. The Chinese tourists say they enjoyed their stay on the island and visited Jeju’s prime tourist spots, such as the SeongsanIlchulbong Peak and Seungeup Folk Village.But they were pressed for time as they only had six hours to tour three sights.
[Soundbite] Jiao Shanshan(Chinese Tourist): "I didn't get to see much because we didn't stayhere long. We only had a little time for shopping, too."
Conditions for diverse tours allowing tourists to experience the history and culture of Jeju Island and better service quality have yet to be created. Unless Jeju stops being just a port of call and becomes a home port for cruise tours, promoting the island’s high value-added incentive travel experience will be next to impossible.
7. Ramsar Wetland
[Anchor Lead]
The Taebaek mountain range is home to a number of rare highland wetlands. Today we visit the Jilmoi Fen on Mt. Odae, which is growing ever more beautiful in the early summer.
[Pkg]
The highland Jilmoi Fen, a Ramsar-registered wetland, is located on the Mt. Odae ridge, at 1,060 meters above sea level. Some four thousand of the endangered arctic star flowers were discovered there. The white Lily of the Valley flowers hang onto the delicate stem. These velvety dark maroon flowers are indigenous to Korea. The swamp records an annual precipitation of 2,800mm. The fickle weather allows all sorts of plants to thrive in the wetland. Every water hole is filled with tadpoles.The fiery-bellied frogs play in the clear waters. Boars frequent the area to drink water,and elks and badgers are spotted while they forage for food. The swamp's was formed around 145 million years ago, during the Jurassic period. Peat deposits, created from decomposed plants, are 80-centimeters thick.
[Soundbite] Kim Nam-ho (National Park Service): "Jilmoi Fen was first discovered in 1999 duringa study on wetland. It's a very rare type of wetland containing both of the peat and bogtypes of land."
The protected area is off limits, but there are worries that a nearby pasture may negatively impact the precious swamp. There will need to be additional safety measures in place, such as expanding the buffer zone.
8. Entertainment News
[Anchor Lead]
The Chinese Film Festival began recently to promote cultural exchanges between Korea and China. Meanwhile, boy band Exo’s new album has topped the music show charts of Korea's three main broadcasters. Here’s today’s entertainment report.
[Pkg]
The Chinese Film Festival opened with many renowned Chinese filmmakers and actors attending. They include filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai and actress Zhang Ziyi. The movie that kicked off the festival is "The Grandmaster" by Wong Kar-Wai. The story revolves around human relations and a philosophy based on martial arts. The Chinese Film Festival is marking its fifth anniversary this year. It has greatly contributed to promoting Korean and Chinese movies in the two countries and bolstering their cultural exchanges. Boy band Exo has topped the music charts at Korea's three major terrestrial broadcasters. Exo's new album received a high score on social networking sites and many viewers' votes, once again proving its popularity. The group released its first studio album on June 3. Meanwhile, another popular band, CNBLUE has given a concert in the Philippines, drawing more than 4,000 people. The concert was part of CNBLUE's world tour. CNBLUE's concerts were sold out in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The band will perform in Beijing, China later this month.
9. Evolving Pojangmacha
[Anchor Lead]
Tents called pojangmacha that serve food and drinks have long been a staple of Korea’s streets. These days, they’re evolving. Check it out.
[Pkg]
Every evening in this busy downtown area in Seoul, they set up these coverings. As soon as this pojangmacha opens, customers flock in.
[Soundbite] "It's like a campsite in the heart of a city."
[Soundbite] "It's a campsite."
From the camping tables and chairs to the fire pits, they’re fully equipped for the outdoors here at this so-called "camping pojangmacha."
[Soundbite] Na Yeong-gyu(Owner, Camping Pojangmacha): "I started this because I like camping. Thanks tomy customers who love the idea I can enjoy working here every day as if I were camping out."
Trays are used instead of bowls to complete the campsite feel. The main dishes are also Korean camping staples: pork for barbecuing.
[Soundbite] "It's like camping in the city. I like it a lot. "
Next we're headed to the city of Uijeongbu. This pojangmacha looks ordinary enough at first glance, but when you go inside, you see it’s set up to look a bit fancier than your average street tent. The neatly set tables, the bowtie-sporting waiter and the steak and pasta menu options separate it from other such stalls. Of course, the booze is an important aspect of any Korean pojangmacha.
[Soundbite] "Eating pasta with soju sounds totally new.I like it alot."
Most people wouldn’t think that soju, a cheap, strong liquor that is ubiquitous in Korea, would go well with pasta, but the owner of this pojangmacha begs to differ.
[Soundbite] Kim Myeong-su(Owner, Steak Pojangmacha): "I started this after I ate instant three-minutespaghetti carbonara at a supermarket along with some liquor, and found it delicious."
The main dishes here are beef tenderloin and seafood cream pasta. This kind of cuisine is typically associated with much more upscale establishments in Korea.
[Soundbite] "I feel free here. It's not as confined as a conventionalrestaurant. The dress code isn’t restrictive, either.I really like it."
Pojangmachas have undergone some major transformations over the decades. Some aren’t even street stalls anymore, but have moved inside buildings without losing touch with their roots. One of the reasons this one is popular is because of its night view of the city.
[Soundbite] "t's my first time here. I’m fromGyeonggi Province. I love the view."
It’s also popular among some Japanese tourists.
[Soundbite] Yukio Hirose (Japanese Tourist): "There is a nice night view in Japan as well,but you can only see it from upscale restaurants, which are too expensive. It’s so nice herebecause the food is cheap."
The cheap deals are also part of the charm of most true-blue pojangmacha.
[Soundbite] "It's great to have a pojangmacha in a sky lounge.The food is good and the night view is nice.I like everything about this place."
Pojangmachas are branching out while still holding on to the original charm that has made them favorite spots for people looking for a break from the bustle of their daily lives.
In response to North Korea's proposal for high-level talks with the United States, Washington says that it wants dialogue, but that Pyongyang should first take action to make good on its denuclearization promises.
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The White House has responded to North Korea's proposal for high-level talks by saying that it would be willing only when the regime lives up to its international obligations. The White House's spokeswoman for the National Security Council, Caitlin Hayden stated that the U.S. wants credible negotiations with the North that will ultimately lead to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. She then explained that Pyongyang for its part has to first live up to its international obligations and that Washington will judge the regime by its actions, and not its words. White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough also stressed the need for North Korea to abide by its obligations to the world. He said in an interview with CBS that with some nice words, the North cannot avoid the UN Security Council's sanctions backed by Russia and China.
[Soundbite] Denis McDonough (White House Chief of Staff): "We'll judge them by their actions, not by their nice words everyone heard yesterday."
The U.S. responses to the North Korean talk proposal reiterate the Obama administration's stance that it would be open to holding dialogue with North Korea only when the regime shows sincerity by sticking to its previous denuclearization agreements with the U.S. and South Korea. As such, many observers are saying that the U.S. will neither accept the North's proposals for talks as a change in its attitude or resume negotiations with the communist country in the immediate future. Meanwhile, the chief nuclear envoys of South Korea, the U.S. and Japan are to hold a meeting in Washington this week.
2. NK's Intentions
[Anchor Lead]
Having spent months threatening nuclear war, North Korea now appears eager to hold dialogue with the outside world, accepting a special envoy from Japan and proposing inter-Korean talks. Now that the isolated regime has called for a meeting with the United States, the world is trying to figure out its real intentions.
[Pkg]
North Korea's latest proposal appears to be in response to China's strong denuclearization demand when the North Korean special envoy ChoeRyong-hae visited Beijing. The DPRK must have felt the need to make a breakthrough as the six party chief negotiators are scheduled to meet on June 19th and the South Korea-China summit is slated for the 27th. Although the inter-Korean talks fell through, North Korea must have thought it had responded with reasonable sincerity to the American demand that inter-Korean dialogue must precede any talks with the United States. But the DPRK has not actually made any concession to the pivotal issue of denuclearization. In response to the North's negotiation proposal, the U.S. demanded that the regime first carry out the denuclearization terms delineated in the September 19 Joint Statement. However, Pyongyang made it clear that it would not accept that precondition.
[Soundbite] North Korean Central TV (June 16): "There should be no preconditions for contactand dialogue if the United States is truly interested in ensuring peace andsecurity for its territory."
Pyongyang's actions may be to show Beijing that it is willing to engage in talks. Since North Korea's third nuclear test, China and the rest of the world have been condemning the rogue regime, which may be why North Korea is attempting to overcome the heavy economic sanctions it is slapped with and other difficulties by proposing talks with the United States.
3. Moon Speaks Out
[Anchor Lead]
Former Democratic Party presidential candidate Moon Jae-in has said that although President Park Geun-hye should bear responsibility for the allegations of National Intelligence Service interference in the last presidential race, she can’t be held accountable at this point in time. Meanwhile, the presidential office has said that reforms have begun at the nation's spy agency.
[Pkg]
Former Democratic Party presidential candidate Moon Jae-in went mountain climbing at Mt. Bukhan with journalists on Sunday. He’s had almost no media appearances since the December race. During the two-hour trek Moon answered the reporters' questions about pending issues and told them his thoughts.
[Soundbite] Rep. Moon Jae-in (Democratic Party): "The party was going through tough times and I thoughtthe debates surrounding me would make matters worse.So please understand that I was a bit delayedwhile trying to avoid the unpleasantness."
He said President Park Geun-hye should bear responsibility for the allegations of the National Intelligence Service's interference with the presidential race.
President Park suggested during the presidential campaign that Moon should be held responsible if the NIS rumors proved to be false. Now that speculations have turned out to be true, she should be the one to bear the responsibility. But Moon said that the president cannot be held accountable for the election results at this point in time and would be fulfilling her duties if she attempts to reform the NIS and police. A Presidential Office source said with certainty that the reform of the nation's top spy agency had already begun, with the inauguration of the new government and the appointment of the new agency chief. The source also said that President Park was committed to reforming the NIS, regardless of the intelligence agency's recent trial and even before Moon urged for such reforms. The source stressed that the Presidential Office is strongly committed to changing the NIS.
4. Saving Engravings
[Anchor Lead]
Rock engravings in Ulsan, which are a national treasure, have been seriously damaged by dam water. Preservation of the relic has long been an issue, but authorities recently came up with a temporary solution.
[Pkg]
To protect a famous set of rock engravings in the city of Ulsan, the government decided to install a translucent structure. The front side of the structure is made of reinforced plastic that's more than 150 times stronger than tempered glass. The purpose of this temporary kinetic dam is to prevent the rock engravings from becoming submerged in the water. The project is being carried out through joint efforts by the Office for Government Policy Coordination, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Cultural Heritage Administration, and the Ulsan City Government.
[Soundbite] Jung Hong-won (Prime Minister): "We’ve agreed on the matter, to preserve the rockdrawings as part of the world’s cultural heritage."
It's the first time that the authorities were able to come up with a method to protect the rock engravings, which are a promising UNESCO World Heritage site. Over the next three months, the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Ulsan City government will investigate the ground in the area and assess the dam's safety before deciding whether or not to install it. But some say that the surroundings of the rock engravings could get damaged during the dam's installation.
[Soundbite] Hwang Pyeong-u (Korea Cultural Heritage Policy Research Inst.): "I believe that applying one or two cases fromother countries to this matter would be difficult."
It will be up to the Cultural Properties Committee to make a final decision on the installation after considering all the technical aspects of the project.
5. Air Force Training
[Anchor Lead]
The main duty of Air Force pilots is to operate fighter jets. But if shot down, they can end up caught behind enemy lines. Here's a look at the training they go through to help them survive until help arrives.
[Pkg]
A reconnaissance fighter jet is struck by the enemy's missile. The pilot manages to escape from the aircraft, but ends up in the middle of the enemy camp. He must survive until helps arrives. Like in this movie scene, South Korean Air Force pilots receive special training in order to survive during an emergency. A pilot escapes from a jet and lands into the sea. If he fails to cut off the parachute as quickly as possible, he can get swept away by the strong winds and water currents. He ligths a smoke bomb to help rescuers find him. When pilots ends up in the enemy's camp, they must do their best to reach a location that can be accessed by rescuers. Pilots learns how to hide using their parachutes and find food.
[Soundbite] Cpt. Lt. Kim Seong-ho (Pilot, Air Force): "After ejecting from their aircraft, pilots mustreturn to their bases. This drill made me realize that I need to be physically and mentally fitto do that."
All fighter jet pilots are receiving survival drills in order to stay alive even in the most dangerous situations.
6. Korean Cruises
[Anchor Lead]
The number of cruises arriving in Korea continues to grow on soaring demand from Chinese tourists. On Jeju Island, the number has increased fivefold compared to last year, but their stay on the island lasts just half a day.
[Pkg]
Some 1800 Chinese tourists traveling onboard the 75-thousand-ton cruise ship Costa Victoria have visited Jeju Island so far. That's the result of the Jeju special self-governing provincial government’s efforts to lure Chinese visitors. The Jeju government’s campaign was launched back in March. The Chinese tourists say they enjoyed their stay on the island and visited Jeju’s prime tourist spots, such as the SeongsanIlchulbong Peak and Seungeup Folk Village.But they were pressed for time as they only had six hours to tour three sights.
[Soundbite] Jiao Shanshan(Chinese Tourist): "I didn't get to see much because we didn't stayhere long. We only had a little time for shopping, too."
Conditions for diverse tours allowing tourists to experience the history and culture of Jeju Island and better service quality have yet to be created. Unless Jeju stops being just a port of call and becomes a home port for cruise tours, promoting the island’s high value-added incentive travel experience will be next to impossible.
7. Ramsar Wetland
[Anchor Lead]
The Taebaek mountain range is home to a number of rare highland wetlands. Today we visit the Jilmoi Fen on Mt. Odae, which is growing ever more beautiful in the early summer.
[Pkg]
The highland Jilmoi Fen, a Ramsar-registered wetland, is located on the Mt. Odae ridge, at 1,060 meters above sea level. Some four thousand of the endangered arctic star flowers were discovered there. The white Lily of the Valley flowers hang onto the delicate stem. These velvety dark maroon flowers are indigenous to Korea. The swamp records an annual precipitation of 2,800mm. The fickle weather allows all sorts of plants to thrive in the wetland. Every water hole is filled with tadpoles.The fiery-bellied frogs play in the clear waters. Boars frequent the area to drink water,and elks and badgers are spotted while they forage for food. The swamp's was formed around 145 million years ago, during the Jurassic period. Peat deposits, created from decomposed plants, are 80-centimeters thick.
[Soundbite] Kim Nam-ho (National Park Service): "Jilmoi Fen was first discovered in 1999 duringa study on wetland. It's a very rare type of wetland containing both of the peat and bogtypes of land."
The protected area is off limits, but there are worries that a nearby pasture may negatively impact the precious swamp. There will need to be additional safety measures in place, such as expanding the buffer zone.
8. Entertainment News
[Anchor Lead]
The Chinese Film Festival began recently to promote cultural exchanges between Korea and China. Meanwhile, boy band Exo’s new album has topped the music show charts of Korea's three main broadcasters. Here’s today’s entertainment report.
[Pkg]
The Chinese Film Festival opened with many renowned Chinese filmmakers and actors attending. They include filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai and actress Zhang Ziyi. The movie that kicked off the festival is "The Grandmaster" by Wong Kar-Wai. The story revolves around human relations and a philosophy based on martial arts. The Chinese Film Festival is marking its fifth anniversary this year. It has greatly contributed to promoting Korean and Chinese movies in the two countries and bolstering their cultural exchanges. Boy band Exo has topped the music charts at Korea's three major terrestrial broadcasters. Exo's new album received a high score on social networking sites and many viewers' votes, once again proving its popularity. The group released its first studio album on June 3. Meanwhile, another popular band, CNBLUE has given a concert in the Philippines, drawing more than 4,000 people. The concert was part of CNBLUE's world tour. CNBLUE's concerts were sold out in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The band will perform in Beijing, China later this month.
9. Evolving Pojangmacha
[Anchor Lead]
Tents called pojangmacha that serve food and drinks have long been a staple of Korea’s streets. These days, they’re evolving. Check it out.
[Pkg]
Every evening in this busy downtown area in Seoul, they set up these coverings. As soon as this pojangmacha opens, customers flock in.
[Soundbite] "It's like a campsite in the heart of a city."
[Soundbite] "It's a campsite."
From the camping tables and chairs to the fire pits, they’re fully equipped for the outdoors here at this so-called "camping pojangmacha."
[Soundbite] Na Yeong-gyu(Owner, Camping Pojangmacha): "I started this because I like camping. Thanks tomy customers who love the idea I can enjoy working here every day as if I were camping out."
Trays are used instead of bowls to complete the campsite feel. The main dishes are also Korean camping staples: pork for barbecuing.
[Soundbite] "It's like camping in the city. I like it a lot. "
Next we're headed to the city of Uijeongbu. This pojangmacha looks ordinary enough at first glance, but when you go inside, you see it’s set up to look a bit fancier than your average street tent. The neatly set tables, the bowtie-sporting waiter and the steak and pasta menu options separate it from other such stalls. Of course, the booze is an important aspect of any Korean pojangmacha.
[Soundbite] "Eating pasta with soju sounds totally new.I like it alot."
Most people wouldn’t think that soju, a cheap, strong liquor that is ubiquitous in Korea, would go well with pasta, but the owner of this pojangmacha begs to differ.
[Soundbite] Kim Myeong-su(Owner, Steak Pojangmacha): "I started this after I ate instant three-minutespaghetti carbonara at a supermarket along with some liquor, and found it delicious."
The main dishes here are beef tenderloin and seafood cream pasta. This kind of cuisine is typically associated with much more upscale establishments in Korea.
[Soundbite] "I feel free here. It's not as confined as a conventionalrestaurant. The dress code isn’t restrictive, either.I really like it."
Pojangmachas have undergone some major transformations over the decades. Some aren’t even street stalls anymore, but have moved inside buildings without losing touch with their roots. One of the reasons this one is popular is because of its night view of the city.
[Soundbite] "t's my first time here. I’m fromGyeonggi Province. I love the view."
It’s also popular among some Japanese tourists.
[Soundbite] Yukio Hirose (Japanese Tourist): "There is a nice night view in Japan as well,but you can only see it from upscale restaurants, which are too expensive. It’s so nice herebecause the food is cheap."
The cheap deals are also part of the charm of most true-blue pojangmacha.
[Soundbite] "It's great to have a pojangmacha in a sky lounge.The food is good and the night view is nice.I like everything about this place."
Pojangmachas are branching out while still holding on to the original charm that has made them favorite spots for people looking for a break from the bustle of their daily lives.
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