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Korea-The Netherlands Joint Seminar:
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 "The Development of Incheon International Airport into a North East Asia Logistics Hub".
The Royal Netherlands Embassy and Incheon International Airport Cooperation (IIAC) will organize a Korea-The Netherlands Joint Seminar: "The Development of Incheon International Airport into a North East Asia Logistics Hub.
During the seminar renowned speakers from Korea and The Netherlands, from both the public and private sector, will give their views on the airport hub concept. The seminar will be an excellent opportunity to exchange a variety of ideas and experiences.
Time: 14:00 to 18.30 hrs.
Venue: Conference Room (5th Fl), Incheon
International Airport Corporation |
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Exhibition: Korean-Dutch Contemporary Art Exhibition "In or Out"
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 Venue: National Museum of Contemporary Art (Seoul), and De Appel, Montevideo, FOAM and Canvas (Amsterdam)
Theme: "In or Out'
Art Form: Fotography, Video Art, Paintings.
The Exhibition "In or Out" is a series of exhibitions on both Korean and Dutch contemporary art in Seoul and Amsterdam. In Seoul, the works of 15 prominent Dutch artists will be shown at the National Museum of Contemporary Art, whereas in Amsterdam, the works of 9 well-known Korean artists will be shown simultanuously at four different locations.
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Family Event: Modelling Clay Competition at Seoul Land
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 Venue: Seoul Land
Date: Sunday 18 May 2010, 11.00 - 15.00
Theme: "Making my Nederland"
Organizer: Royal Netherlands Embassy Seoul & Seoul Land
Sponsor: Philips, Mimi World, KLM Airlines
On Sunday 18 May the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Seoul in cooperation with Seoul Land will organize a fun family event at Seoul Land. The whole family will be able to join in a modelling clay competition, and make "their Nederland" with modelling clay. The Prize Giving Ceremony will take place on the same day, at 17.30 PM.
Prizes:
* Grand Prix (1): Philips Audio MC-M250
* Gold (2): MTB Bicycles
* Silver (5): Ice Cream Store Playset + KLM Model Plane
* Bronze (5): Colordough Set + Hamel sketchbook + Miffy Crayons
* Consolation (30): Seoul Land Gift-Set + Clog Keyholder + Miffy Crayons
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Holland Education Fair
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 Date: 26-27 April 2010
Time: 11:00 - 18:00
Venue: Seoul Hilton Hotel
On 26-27 April 2010 the first Holland Education Fair in South Korea will take place in the Hilton Hotel, Seoul.
Interested students will have the opportunity to meet the representatives in person and get advice on Studying in the Netherlands, and other practical information. Alumni will also be present to share their experience about studying in the Netherlands
Why study in the Netherlands:
- Ideal location, in the heart of Europe
- International, friendly and safe living environment
- Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programmes, entirely taught in English
- High standard of academic and professional education and training
- Modest tuition fees and costs of living
Participating Universities:
1. Erasmus University Rotterdam
2. HAN University of Professional Education
3. Saxion Universities of Professional Education
4. Tilburg University
5. TU Delft
6. University of Eindhoven of Technology
7. University of Groningen
8. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
9. Wageningen University
10. Leiden University
11. Zeeland University of Professional Education
12. CHN - University of Professional Education
Visitors will have a chance to win a return ticket Seoul-Amsterdam-Seoul offered by KLM.
If you wish to find out more about Higher Education in the Netherlands, you are also more than welcome to visit the Education Room located inside the Royal Netherlands Embassy at Seoul:
Education Room
Royal Netherlands Embassy
Kyobo bldg. 14th Floor
Chongro-1ka, Chongro-ku
Seoul 110-714
Opening hours Education Room: every weekday 10:00-17:00
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Dutch Orange Ball
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 Date: 26 April 2010
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Seoul
One of the highlights in this Hamel Year will be the Orange Ball, organized by the Dutch club "Hendrik Hamel." Traditionally this Ball is held in celebration of the Dutch Queen's birthday. This year, however, Hendrik Hamel will be the central figure.
On 26 April we will celebrate the 350th anniversary of Hamel's arrival in Korea in the Grand Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. The Orange Ball stands out as a high quality Ball and puts an important emphasis on charity.
Don't miss it! Come and have a look for yourself and enjoy a wonderful evening with nice food, drinks, raffle prizes and entertainment. A swinging show band specially flown in from the Netherlands will perform during the whole evening ensuring a great party!
Take the opportunity to invite your relations and friends to this Ball. We are happy to reserve a table with the minimum of 10 people. Price per table is 1.400.000 KRW. Individual tickets are 145.000 KRW per person.
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Tulip Festival at Everland
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 Date: 22 March - 30 April 2010
Venue: Everland
The Tulip Festival at Everland is a special seasonal festival, which takes place in March and April. You will be able to enjoy the beauty of 1.5 million tulips in various colors, have a stroll in a typical Holland Village with a traditional Dutch windmill, and join in one of the many special events which will be held during the festival.
More information on special events will be available soon.
NEW: Family Drawing Competition at Holland Village in Everland on Sunday 13 April 2010. For more information, see "Latest News - 13 April 2010."
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Photo Exhibition: The Hiddink Effect - The South Koreans on their Hero
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 Date: 7 February - 30 March 2010
Venue: National museum of ethnology, Leiden
Photojournalist: Mr. Paul van Riel
South Korea is the first Asian country to have reached the semi-final of soccer’s World Cup competition. Coach Guus Hiddink played a major part in the result. Hence his unbounded popularity in the country. Schoolgirls call out ‘Heedeenkuh’ if they hear that you come from the Netherlands.
Hiddink would seem to be the symbol of both the good and the beautiful. Women fall for him because of his appearance. And there even has been an autobiography - ‘My Way’ - published in South Korea.
Even while the World Cup competition was still being played the Dutch media were suggesting that Hiddink had changed South Korean society. One could even talk of a ‘Hiddink effect’. That effect is certainly true when applied to the conservative world of Korean soccer, where there has finally been a breakthrough in the strict hierarchy. Older players, no matter what their skills, were always given priority over younger players when the national team was being chosen. But Hiddink simply picked the best players.
In other sectors of society, such as the world of IT, the originally Confucian-based authority relationships had already started to become less rigid in the 1990s. Another aspect seems to be more important to the Koreans. They can be proud again of a country, which had lost some prestige because of politicians' bribery scandals. But let’s ask the South Koreans themselves. Has Hiddink changed their country? And what do they think of him?
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KNAA (Korea-Netherlands Alumni Association)
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President KNAA: Prof. Son Bong Ho, Seoul National University
Activities:
In 1988 the KNAA was founded by Prof. Dr. J.S. Woo. In 2000 Prof. B.H. Son was appointed KNAA President and he is determined to further strengthen the Korea-Netherlands relations. On a regular basis the KNAA organizes social activities, and offers members the opportunity to keep in touch with other fellow alumni. Every year the Ambassador hosts an annual garden party at his residence for all alumni members. If you want to be informed about upcoming KNAA events, please write to bongsonnl@yahoo.com or info@/
Alumni Directory 2010:
The Royal Netherlands Embassy in Seoul is planning to issue a new alumni directory at the end of 2010. |
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Miniature Replica of the Ship Sperwer
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 The branch office ABN AMRO Korea in downtown Seoul is the proud owner of a true miniature replica of the Ship "The Sperwer."
If you are interested to visit a full actual size replica, you can visit the Ship "Hamel" at Nam-Jeju.
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