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Friday 10 September 2010
ARIRANG BULLETIN 20:00
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| Jeju Island Competes for Foreign Tourists |
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These days, the arrival gate at Jeju International Airport is bustling with foreign tourists, especially Chinese.
As of the 28th of last month, the total number of foreign tourists to Jeju was around 509,000.
Of this figure, the number of Chinese visitors, called Gold Power due to China's massive population of 1.3 billion people, exceeded some 271,000, up by more than 83% from last year.
The number of Japanese tourists increased as well, by 8,000, compared to the same period last year.
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Jeju Island Competes for Foreign Tourists
These days, the arrival gate at Jeju International Airport is bustling with foreign tourists, especially Chinese.
As of the 28th of last month, the total number of foreign tourists to Jeju was around 509,000.
Of this...
September 8, 2010 |
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GMO Salmon Under Review in US
US authorities are reviewing the first genetically modified animal for human consumption.
The US Food and Drug Administration is set to hold two public hearings next week on a genetically engineered salmon developed by...
September 8, 2010 |
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Jeju Attracts Record 5 Million Visitors, Aims For 7 Million
On March, 3rd of this year, the number of tourists who visited Jeju Island exceeded one million.
On May 29th, the number surpassed three million despite the effects the H1N1 flu scare had on the tourism industry.
By...
September 7, 2010 |
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Spicy Element in Chili Peppers Linked to Cancer
According to recent studies, Capsaicin an active element in chili peppers which is also used as a painkiller has been linked to cancer.
The biotechnology team at Konkuk University headed by professor Lee Ki-won , perf...
September 6, 2010 |
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Korea's F1 Organizers Say They Will Meet Their Deadline
Formula 1 racing is enjoyed by millions of viewers worldwide.
And Korea is now set to host the international racing event for the first time in Yeongam in South Jeolla Province on October 24th.
The Korean Internation...
September 5, 2010 |
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The Elderly Job Market, a Second Life
In a soap plant in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, a group of senior citizens is getting ready for a day's work.
The types of soap coming out of this plant are hand-made and contain only natural ingredients.
Only senior cit...
August 30, 2010 |
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Hahoe Folk Village: A Village With 600 Years of History
Welcome to Andong City a city famous for its preservation of culture and folk traditions.
The largest city in North Gyeongsang province, the city is perfect for those curious to see what Korea was like before skycraper...
August 27, 2010 |
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