BYJ in Globalization of Korean Cuisine

The following are news about Bae Yong Jong that came out today. I was sort of surprised with this news since there's no notice at all from KOB about this Globalization of Korean Cuisine wherein Yong Joon was invited to be a committee member.

I'm glad to have seen his latest photos and to read about this news.

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Kwon Ohkyeong posted this on the Talk Box of BYJ's official home.
Korean to English translation by Joanne on BYJ's Quilt

Inauguration of Promotional Group for Globalization of Korean Cuisine-Photo of BYJ in the Group
Yonhap News-Seoul 5/4/09 11:28

From the second on the left side, Lee Cham, CEO of Cham Smart,
BYJ, an actor, Roh Heeyoung, CEO at Hino Consulting.

Mrs. Kim Yoonok, wife of President Lee Myeongbak, is watching a promotional video at a meeting for inauguration of Promotional Group for Globalization of Korean Cuisine, held in the morning on 4 at the Korean Chamber of Commerce.

Reported byjobo@yna.co.kr
Copyright (c) Yonhap News Agency

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Gaeulyeoja posted this as a reply to above article on the Talk Box of BYJ's official home.
Korean to English translation by Joanne in BYJ's Quilt

[PHOTO]'Globalization of Korean Cuisine', Mrs. Kim Yoonok..encouraged YJ-nim (more photos)

At 10 today (4th) at the Korean Chamber of Commerce..off the press appearance of YJ-nim..^^







Before the event began, Mrs. Kim had a pleasant chat with 'Hallyu star' BYJ, who was commissioned as a private citizen committee member, and greeted him by saying "Thank you (for participation)". Mrs. Kim encouraged (BYJ) saying, "Wn I went to London some time ago (she seemed to comment at the time of G20 London Finance Summit Meeting), wife of Japn's Prime Minister told that she had been to the restaurant owned by Mr. BYJ. She looked like she liked Mr. BYJ. I appreciated your hard work in many areas."

*This is only excerpt of a newpaper article..^^

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If you are interested to know more about Yong Joon's restaurant in Japan and Korea check this website. In the 'INTHEFAMILY' you'll see there the three restaurants that Yong Joon owned [Gosireh Hwa in Nagoya is not on the list yet].

I've been in 'Gorilla in the Kitchen' [Kangnam] and 'Tea Loft' [Lotte Hotel] twice and I'll make sure to go again for the 3rd time around. Wasn't lucky to be at 'Gosireh' last year since when I was in Japan last May Yong Joon was also there for the promotion of 'Tae Wang Sa Shin Gi' and making reservation whenever Yong Joon is in Japan is almost next to impossible.