Kim Jang-hoon's Version of 'National Anthem' Distributed Online

Singer Kim Jang-hoon recently began distributing his recording of the Korean national anthem to the three major Internet portals Cyworld, Melon and Naver free of charge.

The singer recently recorded the Korean national anthem to be included in an album entitled "60 Years of Korean Independence," produced by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. Kim suggested that the national anthem be distributed online for free to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Korea's independence as well as the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Kim's version of the national anthem borrows the popular tune of "Auld Lang Syne." The song, whose lyrics are almost identical to that of the modern national anthem, had been the official anthem of Korea until August 15, 1948.

Source: KBS GLobal