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Here at Advanced Technology Korea, we usually talk about the latest technology. But what if we took a big step back? Thousands of years or so? During the three Kingdoms period, Koreans were highly interested in astronomy as well as agriculture, which can be seen through constellations in mural paintings and records of solar eclipses. By this time, weapons, Korean traditional paper making and construction technology had reached very high levels. Here's a look at some tech and design from Korea's ancient history

CW Chang, general manager of the Imperial Palace Seoul, shows a miniature of Elizabeth Tower set up at the lobby of the hotel. Imperial Palace set up the structure to commemorate the London Olympics, holding various events throughout the Olympic period. / Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul By Kim RahnThe Imperial Palace Seoul is dedicated to becoming the first local hotel brand to go global, according to the hotel's general manager.CW Chang said the hotel is conducting groundwork to establish an international chain of the Imperial Palace, playing on its strong points to offer globally standardized service along with Korea's local sentiment

D-Business Entertainment’s much anticipated new female trio D-Unit, featuring members Wooram, Ujin, and Soojin, finally makes their debut onto the K-pop scene with their title track “I’m Missing You.” With the CEO of D-Business being a member of YG’s former hip-hop group YGMA and the producer of “I’m Missing You” known to be none other than Kush, many predicted that D-Unit would be step onto the scene with a strong hip-hop vibe and image. “I’m Missing You,” however, is more of a acoustic-electronica pop fusion single, but it still has proven to be a strong first step nonetheless

man enjoys zorbing, a type of extreme sport in which riders roll in a transparent orb, at the swimming pool of the High1 Resort in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province. / Courtesy of High1 Resort By Kwon Mee-yooThe High1 Resort now offers zorbing, an extreme sport where people roll in a large, transparent plastic ball, at its outdoor pool. The resort in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, is better known for its modern ski facilities, but is well-equipped for various summer activities that the entire family can enjoy as well

Ahead of their Japanese album release, CNBLUE has revealed the full music video of its title song, "Time Is Over." Just a few days ago, the teaser for "Time Is Over" was aired on Japanese television and the full version finally made its airing debut. The music video begins with a beautiful shot of the sky and features CNBLUE performing in a dark-lit room, the only light streaming in from the large window before them. CNBLUE will release their first Japanese "major" album, "Code Name Blue," on August 29th, which will include seven additional new tracks along with several of their past hit Japanese singles

miss A, Min, Jia, twitter, Fans Day miss A's Min-Jia Shares Photo On Their Way to 'Fans Day' Event Girl group miss A member Min and Jia shared a picture showing a glimpse of their daily life. Jia shared a tweet on Saturday stating, "On our way to meet our fans!!! ^^ ," along with a photo. Min in the photo is seen with long straight black hair showing off her innocent yet sexy feeling. Jia unlike her usual charismatic image looks fresh with her cute V pose. Internet users that saw the photo commented, "Both of them are so cute," "Please post photos more often," and "Both are so beautiful

The 2012 Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival (ASYAAF) kicks off at Culture Station Seoul 284 on August 1, showcasing over 2,000 art pieces by young artists from across Asia (photo courtesy of ASYAAF Office). A modern Byzantine style of architecture with a unique domed roof and red bricks was constructed at the heart of the capital city, Seoul, in 1925 under the name of Gyeongsung Station. At that time, the emergence of the new building left people agog and open-mouthed. The station has witnessed significant historical events of the nation since then, and also undergone some changes including partial destruction and restoration

KARA, DSP Media KARA Comeback with Showcase at Seoul Walkerhill Hotel on August 22 Popular girl group KARA is making a comeback with an electrifying showcase on August 22. KARA announced to hold a showcase on August 22 at 7PM KST at Seoul Walkerhill Hotel in celebration of releasing their 5th mini-album. This will mark a whole year since their last activity in Korea with 3rd album Step. According to DSP Media representative KARA will focus on activities in Korea after releasing their album

After a sudden announcement that KARA would be returning to the Korean music scene with a 5th mini-album by the end of the month, it has been revealed that KARA has been scheduled to hold their comeback showcase on August 22nd.KARA will hold their showcase on August 22nd at the Walker Hill Hotel in Gwangjin, Seoul for their 5th mini-album. Last year, KARA held activities for their album, "Step," and after nearly a yearsince its release, they will return to fans with a transformed look.The popular girl group will be solely focusing on their activities in Korea following its release

Brave Rascals, Shin Bora, Gag Concert, KBS, T-ARA, Hwayoung 'Gag Concert' Shin Bora Speaks Out Against Idol Groups In View of T-ARA's Controversy 'Brave Rascals' Shin Bora recently spoke out against the T-ARA issue gave a warning message to idols. Shin Bora on the broadcast today of KBS' "Gag Concert" gave a spiteful remark to idols that are complaining about the difficulties they face due to fans. On this day Shin Bora stated, "Idols listen well. Teenagers follow your fashion, music and your wrong actions