KOREA [2011 VOL. 7 NO. 8]

KOREA [2011 VOL. 7 NO. 8]

COVER STORY - Though often called the“Hermit Kingdom,”Korea’s rich trade history enabled the exchange of cultural customs and technology. From the ancient days of the Three Kingdoms period to the most recent Joseon Dynasty, traders explored the depths of the world beyond Korea’s borders.
KOREA [2011 VOL. 7 NO. 7]

KOREA [2011 VOL. 7 NO. 7]

COVER STORY - Korea is home to three of the world’s largest shipyards. The small peninsular country, which yielded its decadelong lead in the industry last year, is set to rise once more as the No 1 shipbuilder. Armed with cutting-edge technology and skilled workers, Korea has made its way to the top from humble beginnings.
KOREA [2011 VOL. 7 NO. 6]

KOREA [2011 VOL. 7 NO. 6]

COVER STORY - The definition of Korean dance is being stretched to include not just traditional dances from the past, but new ballets depicting Korean stories, dances that weave traditional motions into the modern and even the remarkably popular iterations of b-boy crews featured in tourism advertisements. >
KOREA [2011 VOL. 7 NO. 5]

KOREA [2011 VOL. 7 NO. 5]

COVER STORY - Professional baseball in Korea began with a slam — a grand slam, that is. Lee Jong-do’s grand slam on the opening day of the first professional baseball season in 1982 proved to be a good omen, as pro baseball would grow into the nation’s most popular sport. Today, fans turn out in droves to see the titans of Korea play ball.