When ping-pong diplomacy stirred Korea

TOKYO - Two decades have passed since the end of the Cold War, but Korea still remains divided at the 38th parallel. Without having signed a peace treaty after the Korean War ended in 1953, North and South Korea are still technically at war.

For Pyongyang, the head of its neighboring state is a key target in its smear campaigns. In recent months, North Korean state media has even stepped up its rhetoric against the "traitorous" South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, branding him a "rabid dog" or a "rat" or a "tiger moth".

Movie 'Korea/As One' Public Screening Photos

Ha Ji Won on Dating, Dongahn, & Kiss Scenes!

Ha Ji Won mentioned vitamin injections as one of the secrets to avoid aging.

On the May 5th installment of KBS 2TV’s ‘Entertainment Relay’, the ‘Guerilla Date’ with Ha Ji Won was presented for the viewers.

As a response to the question of the fans, Ha Ji Won said, “Last time I was in a relationship was a very long time ago. It’s been about 7 to 8 years.” Ha Ji Won confessed, “I was in a relationship twice so far.” The fans appeared dissatisfied and one of the fans said, “It’s too little bit. It’s not satisfactory” and had everyone break into a laughter.

As far as the secret to the kiss scenes, Ha Ji Won shared her know-how saying, “If you shoot it feeling the flutters, I think the woman comes across lovely.”

Ha Ji Won’s secret to her incredible dongahn was also revealed. Ha Ji Won said, “They say a woman ages when she is sick. So when I feel like I’m coming down with something, I get vitamin shots. I got it today too. A woman ages when she worries. Shouldn’t worry ahead.”

Netizen comments on the date with Ha Ji Won include: “If only it were that easy unnie…”, “Ha Ji Won noona’s so beautiful! It’s like she never ages!”, and “7 or 8 years? Guys leave you alone that long?”

Image: KBS ‘Entertainment Relay’
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Busy Ha Ji Won Flies in a Helicopter to ‘Korea’ Press Conference

Forget limos and flashy cars! Ha Ji Won, the main actress of the movie Korea, set to come out on May 3, flew in a helicopter to the press conference.

On May 1, Ha Ji Won rode a helicopter from Deok Jeok Island to Seoul to arrive at the special screening of Korea, held at the Central Government Complex building. She had been filming the MBC drama, The King 2Hearts in Deok Jeok Island earlier.

 To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Education Center for Unification, a special screening of the movie was held. Along with Ha Ji Won and Bae Doo Na, Hyun Jung Hwa, the director of the Korean national table tennis team, whom the movie was based on, as well as the movie director, Moon Hyun Sung, attended the event.

At the screening, Ha Ji Won revealed that in order to make the schedule, she flew over in a helicopter. She also said, “North and South Korea are the only countries in the world that are still divided. I believe that one day unification will occur, and I hope that through this movie, unification will come a little closer.”

A person involved with the film added, “Ha Ji Won had to ride a four-person helicopter from Deok Jeok Island to Seoul. The cost fee was probably not little, but Ha Ji Won was very firm on participating in this event and decided to use it.”

Ha Ji Won for Crocodile Ladies 2012 Summer Collection

Official photos for Crocodile Ladies' 2012 Summer Collection. 

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When Will Ha Ji Won’s Muscles Get to Rest?

On April 16 Ha Ji Won appeared at a screening of “Korea” which will release on May 3. She talked about the rigorous preparations she went through for “Korea.” She stated, “People expected that I would be able to learn table tennis within a day. That is why I started with so much pressure. However, I was the worst at swinging and kept making mistakes.”

Movie 'Korea/As One' VIP screening and Press Conference

This VIP Screening and Press Conference was held last April 16, 2012. 

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Ha Ji Won talks about exercising for women

Actress Ha Ji Won recently revealed a few fun facts about exercising for women during an interview.

After the premiere of Ha Ji Won and Bae Doo Nah‘s new movie, ‘Korea’, Ha Ji Won held an interview with MBC TV’s ‘Good Day’.

During the interview Ha Ji Won was asked the question, “When will your muscles be able to take a break?” To this she answered with a smile, “In order to maintain youth, the right amount of muscle is always needed.”

She continued with, “Women actually need to do more strength training for their muscles. I have a lot of muscles because of my new film, but the right amount of training will help maintain youth.”

She then shyly stated, “It will also push up everything for a woman’s body“, causing the reporter to blush as well. 

By jae.lea.jung (AllKPop)