崔智友当选“微笑国家代表”
朝鲜日报记者 朴世美 (2010.06.23 11:46)
韩国访问年委员会授予韩流明星崔智友“韩国访问年之名誉微笑国家代表”的殊荣。委任仪式将在23日举行的“韩国观光之夜”活动上进行。

“微笑国家代表”是指为了迎接2010-2012年韩国访问年，用温暖的微笑迎接外国游客的活动代表。目前，全国约有200名人参与这项活动。被委任为名誉“微笑国家代表”的崔智友说：“在外国从事演艺活动时，经常会看到因韩国人不善表达内心，显得很冷漠，还有文化差异也会引起误会。我会向外国人传达我们的热情，让韩国成为人们永远向往的地方。”韩国访问年组委会主席No Yeong-u说：“崔智友是韩流明星的鼻祖，由她担任名誉微笑国家代表，会为外宾接待活动增添活力。”

“韩国观光之夜”活动23日晚8时在昌德宫进行，届时举行韩国旅游前景发布会和传统文化体验活动等。除了200多名微笑国家代表，韩国访问年组委会委员长Sin Dong-bin、文化体育观光部部长柳仁村和韩国旅游发展局总经理李参也将出席这次活动。


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Actress Choi Ji-woo and the Power of Her Smile
[2010-06-22]
Actress Choi Ji-woo will be introducing Korea to the rest of the world...all through the power of her smile. One of the officials from the "Visit Korea Year" campaign said on June 22, that Choi would be participating at the Korean Tourism Evening Event set to take place on the 23rd as an National Honorary Smile Representative.

The Hallyu star's agency reported to Money Today ?Star News that a lot of foreigners get a misconception of Korea and its people. Because Koreans aren't as facially expressive in comparison to their Western counterparts, many foreigners come away with the idea that Koreans are standoffish and stoic. This could be attributed to cultural differences. The "Visit Korea Year" campaign seeks to change that misconception to show the world Korea's beauty and warmth.

Choi Ji-woo is no stranger to the tourism industry scene. She was awarded with an award presented by the president no less, at a tourism event in 2009. She also volunteered for some charity work in Africa last March, receiving a thank you plaque from the international organization World Vision. These deeds have undoubtedly added to her popularity with not only Korean fans, but international fans.

The committee behind the "Visit Korea Year" campaign expressed that as Choi is considered one of the original Hallyu wave stars, it's fitting for her to represent Korea to the world. They feel she will play a great role in changing Korea's negative image and showing Korea's warmth and hospitable spirit through her reputation and smile. http://english.kbs.co.kr/Entertain/KpopNew...w.html?No=12363

KOREAN WAVE > Celebrities 2010.06.24
Jang Keun-suk named celebrity supporter for Korea's tourism
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Korean actor Jang Keun-suk [Tree J. Company]


Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk will be offering his star power to help promote Korea's tourism as a celebrity supporter for the "2010-2012 Visit Korea" campaign, according to his agency Tree J. Company on Thursday.

Tree J. explained in a press release that the actor, who attended the "Inspiring Night in Korea" event organized by Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), was one of the five people who were selected for the campaign and received a pendant from Korea's First Lady Kim Yoon-ok at the ceremony.

Earlier this year, Jang was also appointed by KTO as the publicity ambassador for the city of Seoul.

"After I became the publicity ambassador for Seoul, I showed video footage of the beautiful city to my overseas fans during my Asian tour," the actor was quoted as saying. "Now I think I need to promote various places in Korea, not just Seoul."

Jang, 23, has appeared in several notable television dramas and films including "Beethoven Virus" (MBC, 2008) and "The Case of Itaewon Homicide" (2009).

He became a phenomenon in Korea and throughout Asia after starring in the hit TV series "Minamishineyo" (SBS, 2009), in which he portrayed an eccentric lead singer of idol group A.N.JELL.

The "Inspiring Night in Korea" event, which took place at Seoul's Changdeok Palace, was attended by some 1,000 people including veteran actor Yoo In-chon, who is now Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and top Korean actress Choi Ji-woo, who promotes KTO's "Smile Campaign."

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24/06/2010 09:40

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[图片]`四物韩国旅游的传统文化之夜'扇子舞

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‘Inspiring Night in Korea’ lives up to name
2010-06-24 16:57


The Korea Tourism Organization and the 2010-2012 Visit Korea Year(s) Committee kicked off its inaugural tourism PR event, “Inspiring Night in Korea,” on Wednesday at Changdeok Palace in central Seoul.

The annual event was organized by the nation’s tourism authority in cooperation with the VKC to boost awareness of the country’s fledgling tourism industry.

Under the auspicious banner: “Korea, Be Inspired,” KTO President Lee Charm and VKC chairman Shin Dong-bin presided over the opening in front of a crowd of some 1,000 guests made up of travel industry personnel, expats, and local and foreign tourists.

Lee, chief of the nation’s tourism authority and the first naturalized citizen appointed to a government post, began his opening speech with references to the Korean national football team’s advance into the last 16 at the World Cup.

“In the early hours of the morning, we showed the world that our football is part of the 16 elite,” Lee Charm said on stage.

“Now we will show the world our tourism industry is within the top 16 in the world, too.”

Lee was joined by Culture Minister Yoo In-chon and first lady Kim Yun-ok, who later appointed “Winter Sonata” actress Choi Ji-woo as an honorary envoy to Visit Korea Year’s smile troupe -- a group selected to be hospitality representatives of Korea.

“Traveling is not only good for rest, relaxation, and going to wonderful destinations but it is also a gateway into understanding that nation’s culture,” Kim said.

“Through the Visit Korea Years, I hope visitors from all over the world use the opportunity to enjoy and understand our culture.”


(From left) Korea Tourism Organization president Lee Charm, First Lady Kim Yun-ok and Culture Minister Yoo In-chon join in a stroll around the Changdeok Palace Wednesday during the “Inspiring Night in Korea” event. The Korea Herald/Chung Hee-cho
Lee later said, “As an inducted historical site on the UNESCO World Heritage list, I am ecstatic that we were able to hold this event here at Changdeok Palace.” He added, “It is important that we not only showcase the beauty of our architecture but have visitors relate to our culture by understanding the many hidden stories behind our historical sites that live on intangibly.”

“Just as the nation has become one after our football team’s advance into the final 16, if we gather the strength of the whole nation, the day our tourism industry becoming one of the top in the world isn’t far away,” Lee said.

The setting for Wednesday night’s event could not have been more inspiring.

Because it was holed up away from much of the hustle and bustle surrounding the vicinity of Gwanghwamun Square, there was an intimate feeling in the relatively quiet location that gave the event some texture and a bit of nuance.

The way the entire production rolled out was a welcome change from the bombastic presentation a lot of these types of events showcase.

Guests were given plenty of real estate all throughout the palace to decide for themselves where to go, what to see and check out.

The event began at 7 p.m. with a troupe of actors dramatizing the day in the life of a Joseon King and Queen.

Visitors were given a chance to try out the many traditional Korean confectionaries called “dasik,” experience life inside a temple, and the opportunity to be treated with oriental medical practices of the royal court.

“Global Goodwill Ambassador” and star chef Edward Kwon unveiled his latest unorthodox fusion cuisine with a completely different take of the age-old summertime poultry dish, samgyetang -- his was ice cold.

Another one of his novel creations was the bulgogi croissant.

While not very appetizing in theory, both creations were surprisingly hearty and flavorful.

The official start of the event began with KTO President Lee Charm and Visit Korea Year Committee chairman Shin Dong-bin’s welcoming address, with the former clad in a gray hanbok.

Folk singer and samulnori veteran Jang Sa-ik followed with a performance of his signature medley -- an ode to rambler roses.
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By Song Woong-ki (kws@heraldm.com)

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