Chungcheongbuk-do held the province's investment attraction explanation meeting on May 8 at Seoul Grand Hyatt. Chungcheongbuk-do is the gateway to the administration oriented complex city with the well-linked transportation network of highways, Osong Station and lattice structured highways, so any region of the nation is reachable within 2 hours. Besides, with the axis of Osong and Ochang Industrial Complexes, the province possesses the nation's top brands of information technology, biotechnology, high tech industries, the best land condition for industrial use and abundant quality human resources. On these foundations, Chungcheongbuk-do is the best place to do business, where high tech industries such and the pure environment are beautifully harmonized; where creative and dynamic economic activities are secured under the best location; and where men of industry are respected, said governor Chung Woo-taik in the seminar. As the project of constructing the Economic Special Province, Chungbuk is gradually realizing, Chungcheongbuk-do is facing its innovative turning point, from which it can take-off to a new stage.

New Paradigm of Aviation Industry

Under the theme New Paradigm of Aviation Industry: Incorporating Diversity and Dynamics, the 2nd ACI Asia- Pacific Regional Assembly Conference & Exhibition was held from May 21st to the 24th, 2007 at Seoul Grand Hyatt. The Airports Council International is an advisory organization to the United Nations formed to foster progress in the world aviation industry by promoting exchange and cooperation between airports around the world. It consists of a general world headquarters and five regional bodies in Europe, North America, Asia, Central America, and Africa. Incheon International Airport President Lee Jae-hee said: "The 2nd ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly Conference & Exhibition will serve as a springboard for the future of aviation industry, allowing us to construct a network between members and to exchange new ideas."

EOS Hits Seoul Street

Volkswagen Korea launched the new EOS model, a hardtop convertible model for the four seasons on June 4th at Garden Place, Kwangwhamoon, Seoul. Through the launch of EOS which is definitely differentiated from established hardtop convertible models, Volkswagen Korea is expecting to create a great sensation at home like in Europe. In terms of safety as well, EOS pursues perfection, cutting off from all danger elements which can occur in convertible models.

Yepp T9 Dungeon Fighter Special Edition

Samsung Electronics announced Yepp T9 Dungeon & Fighter Special Edition, holding its product announcement ceremony on May 2 at Coex Intercontinental Seoul. Yepp comes to be sold with 10,000 MP3 players, according to officials who are responsible for its marketing. For MP3 Player considerably exceptionally, Dungeon and Fighter's characters were adopted as design of product package. T9 Dungeon & Fighter Special Edition offers users with diverse contents such as each character's image and cartoon, and game moving-image by fitting in Yepp, according to those officials.

Pleasant Wings to Vietnam and Indochina

As part of the commemorating events for the 15th Anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines held a presentation with the title Pleasant Wings to Vietnam and Indochina on May 22 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. Mr. Le Hoang Dzung, General Manager, Vietnam Airlines-Korea, said: "Economically, Korea is one of the five investment attraction goal countries and in that regard, we are proud of the fact that Vietnam Airlines serves as a bridge, which links bilateral exchange." The presentations consisted of speech by Ambassador Pham Tien Van of Vietnam in Korea, speech by chairman of Korea Tourism Association, presentation of Vietnam Airlines, and dinner with Vietnam traditional performance. Currently, Vietnam Airlines is operating 16 flights per week and is helping Korean passengers communicate by allowing at least one Korean stewardess to board.

Housing Sphere: '07 Raemian Style

Following recent its Housing Sphere presentation regarding '07 Raemian Style for foreign journalists, Samsung Engineering & Construction Raemian Gallery invited the Seoul Correspondent Club members to its Gallery at noon on June 15 so that foreign journalists can experience the most state-of-the-art future life space and the latest IT technology firsthand, based on nature-friendly technology. President & CEO Lee Sang-dae, Samsung Engineering & Construction said: "The Company operates a residence experience pavilion so that visitors can experience firsthand Korea's dwelling technology and design."

Hong Kong Travel Mission 2007

Hong Kong Travel Mission 2007 held a Gala Dinner for Korean travel business circles on May 29 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will launch the 2007 Hong Kong Shopping Festival from 30 June to 31 August to tie in with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, according to Hong Kong Tourism Board in Seoul. With phenomenal support and a host of special offers and privileges from different sectors, the Festival is set to offer visitors an unforgettable shopping experience. The HKTB said that the mega summer shopping promotion, which is organized by the HKTB for the sixth consecutive year, has become a firm fixture on the city's events calendar. "Over the past years, our Festival has gained tremendous support from the retail, catering and tourism-related sectors," officials responsible for marketing from HKTB remarked.

Media Big Bang

Under the theme Media Big Bang, the Seoul Digital Forum 2007 was held on May 29 to 31 at Sheraton Walker Hill Seoul. The media industry today is at the center of a revolutionary change. So much so that it would be no exaggeration to refer to it as the Media Big Bang according to Ha Kum-loul, Chief Executive Secretary, Seoul Digital Forum. "Amidst unprecedented development of technological capabilities and explosive proliferation of networks, the media as understood in the traditional sense is being challenged and the frontier that once delineated this unique industry is becoming far less clear. New players have emerged and existing industries that were distinctly different are converging rapidly," Ha added. These ripples of change are not limited to industries. Its impact is felt in politics, society and the economy. History has taught us that change in the media ultimately changes our world. Now with the Korea-US FTA, the Korean media market will be faced with challenges heretofore unbeknownst to it.

20th Anniversary of KAIT establishment

On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of the Korea Association of Information & Telecommunication, Chairman Lee Kitae held its commemorating function on May 22 at the Westin Chosun Seoul. The commemorating ceremony consisted of time capsule enshrinement ceremony, the Association 20 year history introduction, and congratulating performance and propose toast. Lee has committed himself to do its more best for the domestic IT technology development to lead the world.

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