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Robot Taekwon V forms a strategic alliance with Sonokong

Source | 2009/10/09 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Korea's famous animated character Robot Taekwon V and local toymaker Sonokong have joined forces.
On September 29, Sonokong (Chairman: Choi Shin-gyu) and Robot Taekwon V (President: Shin Cheol) announced a strategic alliance, with the former taking part in the Taekwon V Project centered on the 18 billion-won blockbuster film 'Robot Taekwon V' (working title) as a partner for toy development and licensing.

The industry says the combination live-action/animated film 'Robot Taekwon V' got a boost from the partnership. The film is scheduled for release in the second half of 2010.

Sonokong, under the guidance of Chairman Choi Shin-gyu, set a record of selling 15 million units of Top Blade, a computer game presenting a modern take on Pang-i, the traditional Korean spinning top. President Shin Cheol of Robot Taekwon V has produced so many hit films such as 'The Letter', 'A Promise', and 'My Sassy Girl' through Shin Cine Communications over the past 20 years. As the first-generation dir...| More

No pain of legwork! Seek discount coupons!

Source | 2009/02/19 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Cultural contents mall, where you can meet all the major Korean characters, is hosting a large-scale event. Web visitors participating in surveys and congratulations reply postings will be able to enjoy discount benefits from 5,000 to 300,000 won, totaling 10 million won. Exclusive sales of Robot Taekwon V action figures will also be available.

At the time of opening last month, co-operators of Cultural Contents Mall (contentsmall.interpark.com), KOCCA and Interpark INT, introduced 1,300 licensing and 20,000 contents products.

Along these lines, from the 16th the mall will offer discount coupons worth 5,000 to maximum 300,000 won through quizzes and surveys. The discount coupons can be used on products exceeding the discount coupon amount without any limitations. In addition, other events such as △new semester school supplies and goods events and △free delivery of all products events amounting to 10 million won per month are planned for next month.

Meanwhile, Ro...| More

Korea's favorite robot hero back from the '70s

Source | 2009/02/18 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Back in the late 1970s, "Robot Taekwon V", a super-sized robot fighting for justice and peace, was a national hero.

The star of an animated TV movie and a subsequent TV series inspired a generation, and so it's no surprise that fans now in their 40s are looking forward to the release early next month of the latest "Robot Taekwon V" character.

These characters embody the in-depth story of a fantasy world, as seen in the homegrown hero, Robot Taekwon V.

"The character ['Robot Taekwon V'] was the best known and best loved", said Hong Young-ki, the co-president of Neostorm Entertainment, the company that's putting out the full action figure.

It's modeled as FS-76 Genesis and priced at 49,000 won ($34).

"The figure is versatile. It can move all its joints and make taekwondo moves", Hong said with pride. It's true: The robot can freely move its arms, wrists, legs, feet, back and neck.

To make the robot, Hong and his partner, Lee Jong-keon, bought a license from the "Robot T...| More

'Taekwon V' Exhibit Kicks Off in Gyeongju

Source | 2008/09/22 | 0 comments | Permalink |

The "Contemporary Art Meets Nuclear Power - Taekwon V's Search for Nuclear Power" exhibit opened at the Nuclear Power Park in Yangnam-myeon in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province on September 19.

The exhibit, which is being held as a part of the National Museum of Contemporary Art's "Visiting Museum" program, will be held until October 31 and will feature installations and sculptures by 22 leading Korean artists.

The works include the "Robot Taekwon V" series by artist Kim Seok as well as 40 other pieces. "Hwainhoe", a regional art society made up of local citizenry, will also display their artworks during the exhibit period....| More

Flutes, film and farming for a cheery Chuseok

Source | 2008/09/10 | 0 comments | Permalink |

The economy, the demonstrations and the weather have left Korea feeling a little bleak as of late.

But, no matter, a full moon will rise this weekend and, unless it's cloudy, illuminate the nightscape.

Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving day, is coming up and there are a heap of activities to choose from in the capital.
The National Folk Museum of Korea in Jongno, central Seoul, offers lessons on making hanji (Korean paper), danso (a short bamboo flute), tal (a mask), handkerchiefs and folding fans. Materials for these classes cost less than 6,000 won ($5.44) per session.

Another option there is to study a shamanistic ritual dance performed by Kim Moon-ae, a professor of dance at Ewha Womans University.
The National Folk Museum has been inviting foreigners every year at Chuseok since 2000 and teaching them about Korea's traditional full-moon holiday.

"We invited 40 migrant workers from Ansan Immigrant Center [in Gyeonggi] to celebrate Chuseok with us this year", said Jang Jung...| More