Tuesday, November 29, 2011
My life In seoul
My Life in Seoul
I come from Bihar (India), the land of Buddha and land of three religions namely Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. The bank of great Ganga River was the playing ground for my child hood and Jawaharlal Nehru University is my alma mater. I am very luck for my education; I experienced every kind of schooling in India form small village to capital city (Delhi). I come from political family where my mother and elder brother is politician. Personal I don’t want to join the politics.
I went to New Delhi form my home town and that time I don’t know much about Korea. That time I never aspect that Korea will be one of the important part of my life.
I got Korean Government Scholarship in 2008 and came to Korea. I studied 1 year Korean language in Yonsei University and join the Kookmin University for my PhD course. I am majoring in International Relation and I love this subject. This subject helps me to understand the world politics and how International relations work.
Its almost 3 year stay in Korea and I learn lots of things about Korea and Korean culture. I travel lots of Korean provinces like Gyeonggi, Gang wonand Youngnan. The Jeju and Dokdo Islands was most attractive travel for me. Especially Dokdo and Ullungdo Island is beautiful and glorious. There was high tide during my Dokdo Island visit and creates lots of burden among all foreign friends. I went almost 4 times to 38 parallel lines and it’s reminded me the division of India and Pakistan. We are same people but political boundary separates us. South Korean and North Korean are same people but divided in to two parts and its one kind of failure of Korean nationalism. 38th parallel line is the world’s huge military concentration and still reminds the Cold War era in Korean Peninsula.
I have very good experiences of working, training and global camps in Korea. I did 6th Seoul Global Internship in 2011 and learn lots of working culture in Korea. The Korean working culture is very hard and long hours but same time I learn a lots. In Korean working culture is based on hierarchy and some time is very dangerous. It has both side negative as well as positive sides. I have seen some time boss scolding their juniors. One day my Korean colleague fell down in subway because of stress and it’s so bad. Because of globalization it’s getting very normal in many countries including my country.
Last year I joined the Saemaul Undong training which holds training session for foreign students every years. It was a great opportunity for me to learn about the community development methods that had been applied in Korea, specifically about the Saemaul Undong movement which was the driving force of Korea's rapid economic development. The most important thing I learn this training was how Korean people developed their society without government adds and subsidies.
Currently I am working for Seoul International student forum 2011 under Seoul Global centre and with 84 members from 32 different countries. This program started in 2008 and its main objective to make Seoul a foreigner friendly city and support and enhance the living condition of international as well as domestic people.
Living in Korea gives me new dimension of thinking process and this city teach me how to live global world. I am always happy to meet new friends because it boost my knowledge about others culture. Seoul is true cosmopolitan city of world where one shares one idea and experience to each others.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Yeosu Expo 2012 Honam province (South Korea)
Yeosu Expo
1. Introdution
2. photo and video
3. interview with the officials working for Yeosu expo 2012
1. Introduction Yeosu Expo 2012
Expo 2012Yeosu Korea ( 2012 여수세계박람회) is an International Exposition recognized by the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) to be held in Yeosu, South Korea from May 12 to August 12, 2012. The theme of the Expo is “The Living Ocean and Coast” with subthemes of “Preservation and Sustainable Development of the Ocean and Coast,” “New Resources Technology,” and “Creative Marine Activities.” The Yeosu Expo is anticipating participation of more than 100 countries and international organizations, and 8 million visitors.
2. Concept and purpose of Yeosu Expo 2012
The Best Practices indicate outstanding policies, technologies, know-hows, and products that would be considered and recognized as the highest standards of the time. The Best Practice Area, or BPA, is an area where the best practices are staged.
The Ocean and Coast Best Practice Area, or OCBPA, aims to provide the global maritime frontier, i.e., models and references for the world's best policies, technologies, and products in the fields of ocean and coast.
3. Location and history of Yeosu
Yeosu (Yeosu-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Old Yeosu City, which was founded in 1949, Yeocheon City, founded in 1986, and Yeocheon County were merged into a new city in 1998.
The city of Yeosu consists of the Yeosu peninsula as well as 317 islands (49 inhabited, 268 uninhabited). Being midway along southern coast of South Korea, it is flanked by Namhae County in South Gyeongsang Province to the east with natural waterway, and the Bay of Suncheon to the west and northwest, the city of Suncheon sprawling along its banks. The city has three different City Halls. On 1 April 1998, the cities of Yeosu and Yeocheon, along with Yeocheon County merged to form the unified city of Yeosu.
Thanks to the sea wind and warm current, Yeosu has cool summers and mild winters. Its ocean climate also brings Yeosu relatively longer springs and autumns than other regions. Yeosu is a city of history and loyalty where the headquarters of South Jeolla Province Navy Base was located, and the Great Admiral Yi Sun Shin invented the Geobukseon (turtle ship) to save the country while serving as the Navy Commander.
Due to its appeal as an international ocean resort and tourist city, as well as its close proximity to the Yeocheon Industrial Complex, Yeosu has seen much development during the past several decades.
4. why is chose Yeosu
I did lots of advertisement for Yeosu Expo 2012. And it’s my natural choice to advertise about Yeosu.
5. why I am going to do at Yeosu:
I am going to take lots of photo and video at Yeosu. I am going to take interview from officials member of Yeosu Expo 2012. Following are the question?
(1) What is all about yeosu Expo 2012?
(2) How you are advertising the Yeosu Expo 2012 to the foreign countries?
(3) What kind of facilities are you going to give for foreigner who visits Yeosu Expo 2012?
(4) How Yeosu Expo is good for Korean economy?
(5) How it will improve the infrastructure of Yeosu city?
Following are the list of official’s member I am going to take interview. Please talk to them arranges everything for me. I am going to give you the information of that officials members:
(1) Kim Sara
Contact no: + 1095181898
Email: jinshana@ymail.com
(2) 조용환
Contact no: 1196451663
Email: c4951@naver.com
1. Introdution
2. photo and video
3. interview with the officials working for Yeosu expo 2012
1. Introduction Yeosu Expo 2012
Expo 2012Yeosu Korea ( 2012 여수세계박람회) is an International Exposition recognized by the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) to be held in Yeosu, South Korea from May 12 to August 12, 2012. The theme of the Expo is “The Living Ocean and Coast” with subthemes of “Preservation and Sustainable Development of the Ocean and Coast,” “New Resources Technology,” and “Creative Marine Activities.” The Yeosu Expo is anticipating participation of more than 100 countries and international organizations, and 8 million visitors.
2. Concept and purpose of Yeosu Expo 2012
The Best Practices indicate outstanding policies, technologies, know-hows, and products that would be considered and recognized as the highest standards of the time. The Best Practice Area, or BPA, is an area where the best practices are staged.
The Ocean and Coast Best Practice Area, or OCBPA, aims to provide the global maritime frontier, i.e., models and references for the world's best policies, technologies, and products in the fields of ocean and coast.
3. Location and history of Yeosu
Yeosu (Yeosu-si) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Old Yeosu City, which was founded in 1949, Yeocheon City, founded in 1986, and Yeocheon County were merged into a new city in 1998.
The city of Yeosu consists of the Yeosu peninsula as well as 317 islands (49 inhabited, 268 uninhabited). Being midway along southern coast of South Korea, it is flanked by Namhae County in South Gyeongsang Province to the east with natural waterway, and the Bay of Suncheon to the west and northwest, the city of Suncheon sprawling along its banks. The city has three different City Halls. On 1 April 1998, the cities of Yeosu and Yeocheon, along with Yeocheon County merged to form the unified city of Yeosu.
Thanks to the sea wind and warm current, Yeosu has cool summers and mild winters. Its ocean climate also brings Yeosu relatively longer springs and autumns than other regions. Yeosu is a city of history and loyalty where the headquarters of South Jeolla Province Navy Base was located, and the Great Admiral Yi Sun Shin invented the Geobukseon (turtle ship) to save the country while serving as the Navy Commander.
Due to its appeal as an international ocean resort and tourist city, as well as its close proximity to the Yeocheon Industrial Complex, Yeosu has seen much development during the past several decades.
4. why is chose Yeosu
I did lots of advertisement for Yeosu Expo 2012. And it’s my natural choice to advertise about Yeosu.
5. why I am going to do at Yeosu:
I am going to take lots of photo and video at Yeosu. I am going to take interview from officials member of Yeosu Expo 2012. Following are the question?
(1) What is all about yeosu Expo 2012?
(2) How you are advertising the Yeosu Expo 2012 to the foreign countries?
(3) What kind of facilities are you going to give for foreigner who visits Yeosu Expo 2012?
(4) How Yeosu Expo is good for Korean economy?
(5) How it will improve the infrastructure of Yeosu city?
Following are the list of official’s member I am going to take interview. Please talk to them arranges everything for me. I am going to give you the information of that officials members:
(1) Kim Sara
Contact no: + 1095181898
Email: jinshana@ymail.com
(2) 조용환
Contact no: 1196451663
Email: c4951@naver.com
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Chronology Nuclear Arms Policy
Chronology of some Important Nuclear Arms Policy
1945: The Use of Atomic Bomb and the End of World War II. The nuclear age had truly begun with the first military use of atomic weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
1952: The first USA hydrogen bomb tested by USA.
1953: The first hydrogen bomb tested by Soviet Union.
1957: The first Earth-orbiting artificial satellite (Sputnik 1). Announcement of Sputnik 1 ignited the Space Race within the Cold War.
1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis was a confrontation between the United States, the Soviet Union, and Cuba. The Cuban and Soviet governments placed nuclear missiles in Cuba.
1959-1975: The Vietnam War was a military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1959 to 30 April 1975. The war was fought between the communist North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other nations.
1971: Agreement on Measures to Reduce the Risk of Outbreak of Nuclear War Between the USA and the soviet Union. This agreement called as the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT).
1972: The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty (ABM Treaty) was a treaty between the United States of America and the Soviet Union on the limitation of the anti-ballistic missile (ABM) systems used in defending areas against missile-delivered nuclear weapons.
1980: To use ground and space-based systems to protect the United States from attack by strategic nuclear ballistic missiles. There is possibility of nuclear Star War.
1996: The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) bans all nuclear explosions in all environments, for military or civilian purposes. The United Nations General Assembly adopted it on 10 September 1996 but it has not yet entered into force.2006: The North Korean successfully conducted a nuclear test for the first time.
1945: The Use of Atomic Bomb and the End of World War II. The nuclear age had truly begun with the first military use of atomic weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
1952: The first USA hydrogen bomb tested by USA.
1953: The first hydrogen bomb tested by Soviet Union.
1957: The first Earth-orbiting artificial satellite (Sputnik 1). Announcement of Sputnik 1 ignited the Space Race within the Cold War.
1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis was a confrontation between the United States, the Soviet Union, and Cuba. The Cuban and Soviet governments placed nuclear missiles in Cuba.
1959-1975: The Vietnam War was a military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1959 to 30 April 1975. The war was fought between the communist North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other nations.
1971: Agreement on Measures to Reduce the Risk of Outbreak of Nuclear War Between the USA and the soviet Union. This agreement called as the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT).
1972: The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty (ABM Treaty) was a treaty between the United States of America and the Soviet Union on the limitation of the anti-ballistic missile (ABM) systems used in defending areas against missile-delivered nuclear weapons.
1980: To use ground and space-based systems to protect the United States from attack by strategic nuclear ballistic missiles. There is possibility of nuclear Star War.
1996: The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) bans all nuclear explosions in all environments, for military or civilian purposes. The United Nations General Assembly adopted it on 10 September 1996 but it has not yet entered into force.2006: The North Korean successfully conducted a nuclear test for the first time.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
INDIA - KOREA RELATION
INDO-KOREA RELATION
AND STRATEGY FOR FUTURE COOPERATION
India and Korea are two Asian countries separated by vast continental mass. Despite the geographical distance between India and Korea there have been historical and cultural contacts between the people of the two contraries dating back to ancient time. Buddhism was transmitted into Korea and the relationship found a firm foothold. During medieval period, because of decline of Buddhism in India and withdrawal of royal patronage from Buddhism in the Choson dynasty of Korea there is no cultural interaction between the two countries. Once again our relationship getting stronger and stronger in modern period.
South Korea transformed from a developing country in 1950s to a high-income country of the world with a substantial per capita income. India and South Korea were set up economic tie in 1962. In 1973 there was a formal diplomatic tie between two countries and new chapter was opened in the history of Indo-Korean cooperation. Since the diplomatic ties between the two countries in 1973 there was a several trade agreements reached between these two nation like agreement on Trade Promotion and Economic and Technological Cooperation in 1974, Agreement on Cooperation in Science & Technology in 1976, Convention on Double Taxation Avoidance in 1985, and Bilateral Investment Promotion Protection agreement in 1996.
The liberalization of the Indian economy in 1990s under "The New Economic Policy" which started the trade and investment related activities. India's "Look East Policy" launched in 1992 and it helped the bilateral relations with North-East Asia and the ASEAN. The reform process happened at the right time in terms of the South Korean business's search for alternative markets for investment and to hedge their investment risk since the primary destination for their investments till then was China. Trade between the two nations has increased very fast and exemplified by the $530 million during the fiscal year of 1992-1993 and the $10 billion during 2006-2007. The India-South Korea bilateral relationship is a remarkable example of how trade is the primary driver in global relationships. Both India and Korea contribute significantly in the world GDP. Korea is among the few Asian countries that is counted among the developed countries of the world. India too has a growing stature and increasing role in international political and economic affairs. After china, India is the second fastest growing economy of Asia. Because of this now a days South Korean business groups have a firm presence in the Indian market. The primary areas of business that Korean firms in India are in transportation, electronics and metallurgical industries, chemical and industrial machinery. South Korea is the fifth largest investor in India and India is the fifteenth largest investor in Korea. Bilateral trade has witnessed a phenomenal growth since the opening up of the economic cooperation. However, this relationship is not balance and there is lot of scope to improve this relationship. Recently India and Korea signed a FTAs agreement, which may be reduce this gap.
The POSCO India project which is the new hope for India and Korea relation began with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Orissa government in June 2005. The project was the single largest FDI proposal in India and Korea's biggest single investment abroad to date. Progress on the project has been marked by repeated backward-forward movements which have pushed the deadline for the plant's groundbreaking until 2008. Finally both parties are ready for mutual ties and it will bring the new hope for both countries.
The Indian export basket has traditionally been limited to a few primary commodities such as cotton, oil cakes, iron ore, iron & Steel, organic and inorganic chemicals, and electrical machinery & equipments. Other side South Korean business groups such as LG, Samsung and Hyundai have not only established their presence in the Indian business scene but are also looking at diversifying their businesses into different sectors. There is need for balance partnership and India should concentrate more on high value added sector in comparison to primary commodities.
Influence of BRICs countries and changing of global Economy is very important for both India as well as Korea. An important point I want to mention here that the economic scenario in South Korea is the impact of four rapidly emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC). For Korea to sustain a high growth rate its economy needs a large amount of foreign investment. There is a large untapped potential for investment and trade in petrochemical, shipping, construction and infrastructure, automobile parts, pharmaceuticals, electronic components and computer hardware sectors in India. Prospects for cooperation in the area of knowledge-based industries, infrastructure development, Biotechnology, energy, health, agriculture, tourism, science and technology and defense are potential area for mutual tie. India Korea bilateral economic relation is not balanced so, there is need to improve it. Historically we are close to each other and once again time has come to celebrate our strong bond. Rise of India is one of the most important factors to make the relationship closer and closer and plan for strong and powerful Asia. Recently Korea and India is sign a de facto free trade agreement (FTA) which will remove or reduce tariffs over the next 10 years, and open up the two countries services and investment markets more wider in future. Korea will become the second country after Singapore to sign a deal with India, which is in negotiations with the European Union and Japan. This is also the first trade agreement that Korea will sign with a member of the BRICs, a fast-growing group of Brazil, Russia, India and China. India agreed to open its telecommunication, accounting, medical, advertising and banking markets to Korea. Both sides will also allow freer temporary migration of professional workers, including English teachers, engineers and computer programmers. The deal will have long-term benefits for both countries. The Indian economy with the second-largest population and fourth-largest GDP in the world has great potential to improve globally.
The past few years has seen the increasing trend of South Korean MNC’s investing in India. But liberalization is not the only reason for South Korean capital moving abroad. In the era of globalization the South Korean companies have obviously matured with their technological, marketing and management capabilities and capital resources to plan production at the global level. In 2004 South Korea's investment in China, mostly in steel and cars, overtook Japan's which has an economy four times as large as South Korea's. In 2005 Korean companies like Hyundai. Samsung and LG invested in India and now these companies are household name in India. In spite of failure of POSCO and DEWOO in India there is huge area in which Korea can invest in India. Now India slowly but strongly starts investing in Korea. Hopefully in coming year India-Korea relation will be stronger politically as well economically.
감사합니다
AND STRATEGY FOR FUTURE COOPERATION
India and Korea are two Asian countries separated by vast continental mass. Despite the geographical distance between India and Korea there have been historical and cultural contacts between the people of the two contraries dating back to ancient time. Buddhism was transmitted into Korea and the relationship found a firm foothold. During medieval period, because of decline of Buddhism in India and withdrawal of royal patronage from Buddhism in the Choson dynasty of Korea there is no cultural interaction between the two countries. Once again our relationship getting stronger and stronger in modern period.
South Korea transformed from a developing country in 1950s to a high-income country of the world with a substantial per capita income. India and South Korea were set up economic tie in 1962. In 1973 there was a formal diplomatic tie between two countries and new chapter was opened in the history of Indo-Korean cooperation. Since the diplomatic ties between the two countries in 1973 there was a several trade agreements reached between these two nation like agreement on Trade Promotion and Economic and Technological Cooperation in 1974, Agreement on Cooperation in Science & Technology in 1976, Convention on Double Taxation Avoidance in 1985, and Bilateral Investment Promotion Protection agreement in 1996.
The liberalization of the Indian economy in 1990s under "The New Economic Policy" which started the trade and investment related activities. India's "Look East Policy" launched in 1992 and it helped the bilateral relations with North-East Asia and the ASEAN. The reform process happened at the right time in terms of the South Korean business's search for alternative markets for investment and to hedge their investment risk since the primary destination for their investments till then was China. Trade between the two nations has increased very fast and exemplified by the $530 million during the fiscal year of 1992-1993 and the $10 billion during 2006-2007. The India-South Korea bilateral relationship is a remarkable example of how trade is the primary driver in global relationships. Both India and Korea contribute significantly in the world GDP. Korea is among the few Asian countries that is counted among the developed countries of the world. India too has a growing stature and increasing role in international political and economic affairs. After china, India is the second fastest growing economy of Asia. Because of this now a days South Korean business groups have a firm presence in the Indian market. The primary areas of business that Korean firms in India are in transportation, electronics and metallurgical industries, chemical and industrial machinery. South Korea is the fifth largest investor in India and India is the fifteenth largest investor in Korea. Bilateral trade has witnessed a phenomenal growth since the opening up of the economic cooperation. However, this relationship is not balance and there is lot of scope to improve this relationship. Recently India and Korea signed a FTAs agreement, which may be reduce this gap.
The POSCO India project which is the new hope for India and Korea relation began with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Orissa government in June 2005. The project was the single largest FDI proposal in India and Korea's biggest single investment abroad to date. Progress on the project has been marked by repeated backward-forward movements which have pushed the deadline for the plant's groundbreaking until 2008. Finally both parties are ready for mutual ties and it will bring the new hope for both countries.
The Indian export basket has traditionally been limited to a few primary commodities such as cotton, oil cakes, iron ore, iron & Steel, organic and inorganic chemicals, and electrical machinery & equipments. Other side South Korean business groups such as LG, Samsung and Hyundai have not only established their presence in the Indian business scene but are also looking at diversifying their businesses into different sectors. There is need for balance partnership and India should concentrate more on high value added sector in comparison to primary commodities.
Influence of BRICs countries and changing of global Economy is very important for both India as well as Korea. An important point I want to mention here that the economic scenario in South Korea is the impact of four rapidly emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC). For Korea to sustain a high growth rate its economy needs a large amount of foreign investment. There is a large untapped potential for investment and trade in petrochemical, shipping, construction and infrastructure, automobile parts, pharmaceuticals, electronic components and computer hardware sectors in India. Prospects for cooperation in the area of knowledge-based industries, infrastructure development, Biotechnology, energy, health, agriculture, tourism, science and technology and defense are potential area for mutual tie. India Korea bilateral economic relation is not balanced so, there is need to improve it. Historically we are close to each other and once again time has come to celebrate our strong bond. Rise of India is one of the most important factors to make the relationship closer and closer and plan for strong and powerful Asia. Recently Korea and India is sign a de facto free trade agreement (FTA) which will remove or reduce tariffs over the next 10 years, and open up the two countries services and investment markets more wider in future. Korea will become the second country after Singapore to sign a deal with India, which is in negotiations with the European Union and Japan. This is also the first trade agreement that Korea will sign with a member of the BRICs, a fast-growing group of Brazil, Russia, India and China. India agreed to open its telecommunication, accounting, medical, advertising and banking markets to Korea. Both sides will also allow freer temporary migration of professional workers, including English teachers, engineers and computer programmers. The deal will have long-term benefits for both countries. The Indian economy with the second-largest population and fourth-largest GDP in the world has great potential to improve globally.
The past few years has seen the increasing trend of South Korean MNC’s investing in India. But liberalization is not the only reason for South Korean capital moving abroad. In the era of globalization the South Korean companies have obviously matured with their technological, marketing and management capabilities and capital resources to plan production at the global level. In 2004 South Korea's investment in China, mostly in steel and cars, overtook Japan's which has an economy four times as large as South Korea's. In 2005 Korean companies like Hyundai. Samsung and LG invested in India and now these companies are household name in India. In spite of failure of POSCO and DEWOO in India there is huge area in which Korea can invest in India. Now India slowly but strongly starts investing in Korea. Hopefully in coming year India-Korea relation will be stronger politically as well economically.
감사합니다
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