Think Korea 2006

Friendship Year between Korea and Britain

Planned in accordance with an agreement between Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun and Prime Minister Tony Blair, Think Korea 2006 is an exciting programme of Korean events taking place in Britain this year.

This cultural event marks a friendship year between Korea and Britain, which aims to enhance cultural exchange and understanding between the two countries. Events on traditional Korean culture, art and technology will be held in Britain throughout 2006. In turn, Britain will host a variety of events in Korea next year.

Think Korea 2006 is an ideal opportunity for BBC to introduce Dae Jang Geum to the UK. Unfortunately, 2006's friendship year with Korea is actually little known in Britain. The Korean events already taken place have been a success (such as Korean Day at the V&A). However, I feel so much more could be done in the UK to increase awareness and make Think Korea 2006 the great international cultural event it should be.

The role of Dae Jang Geum
A visual feast of traditional Korean culture, Dae Jang Geum is renowned for its informative and entertaining aspects of Oriental Medicine & Royal Korean Cuisine. By introducing this Korean historical drama to the UK, BBC will not only be contributing to Think Korea 2006, but also enlightening the British public to the richness of traditional Korean culture. This is an important opportunity for Korean culture to flourish and be known to the people of Britain.

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