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“18 Years as a North Defector… ‘I Wish I Could Offer a Bowl of Rice at My Parents’ Grave’” Yu Sun-hee, a North Korean defector ahead of Chuseok

Meeting at the Gyeongnam Hana Center in Seongsan-gu, Changwon, on the 22nd—two days ahead of the Chuseok holiday, the biggest holiday of the year—North Korean defector Yu Sun-hee (70) said
Interview with Lim Byung-jin, Secretary-General of the Association of Northeast Asia Regional Governments (NEAR)

Lim Byung-jin, Secretary-General of the Association of Northeast Asia Regional Governments (NEAR) I. First, could you briefly introduce what NEAR is and what it was created for? The Association of

Researcher Son Jun-hyung Publishes Paper in SCI(E)-Class International Academic Journal

A research paper by Researcher Son Jun-hyung of the Disease Control Division at the Gyeongsangbuk-do Animal Hygiene Test Station has been published in the latest issue of Animals, a top-tier SCI(E)-cl

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Gyeongsangbuk-do Official Lim Min-ah Receives Korean Society of Epidemiology’s "Field Epidemiologist Award": Gyeongsangbuk-do announced that Lim Min-ah, an official in the Public Health Division of the Welfare and Health Bureau, received t ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.09.21

Legendary Fashion Designer Bob Mackie Passes Away at 87: A Tribute to the Sultan of Sequins: Bob Mackie, the iconic American fashion and costume designer whose flamboyant, high-octane creations defined Hollywood glamour and ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2026.09.16

Beyond Good Intentions: The Behavioral Economics of Celebrity Philanthropy and the Psychology of Wealth: Introduction: Unraveling the Mystery of Celebrity Giving When headlines announce that a prominent celebrity has donated millions ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.13

Two South Korean Baritons Make History as First Asian Tenured Members of Italy’s Santa Cecilia Choir: South Classical music history has been rewritten in Rome as two South Korean baritons, Cho Hyun-mo and Kim Hyung-gu, have been app ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.09.08

Jensen Huang Donates 13.5 Billion Won to Flood-Stricken Nepal: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has donated $10 million (approx. 13.5 billion won) for flood victims in Nepal. According to The Himalayan ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.09.05

“Korea to Surpass Japan, Becoming the World’s Oldest Nation by 2060… 4 out of 10 to Be Aged 65 or Older”: 《“Korea to Surpass Japan to Become the World’s Oldest Nation by 2060” The U.S. Census Bureau projected on the 3 ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.05

The private funeral for the "Queen of Country," Dolly Parton, was held with only family and close acquaintances in attendance.: The final send-off for Dolly Parton—widely known to the public for her voluminous blonde hair and glamorous, rhinestone-ador ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.09.01

Bridging Nations, Building Futures: Reflections of Ethiopia's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea: (C) Dessie Dalkie DUKAMO (Dr) / Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the Federal Democratic Republic Ethiopia to the ROK. ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.01

The Hope of Two Nations: The Story of Daegu Youth 'Hamza': After winning the Grand Prize and 1st place in the Daegu region Hamza, a third-year student at Yongsan Middle School in Daegu, ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.01

Medical Expert Yeo Esther’s Husband Hong Hye-geol Debunks Absurd "Chinese Overseas" Rumors by Revealing an Illustrious Family History Spanning Generations: Recently, medical doctor, entrepreneur, and prominent television personality Yeo Esther (61) became the target of unfounded online ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.27

A 30-Year Journey to Trace Kim Gu: Chinese Author Zhang Xinke Sheds Light on Friendship and Humanity Through the Epic of "Iron Language": As the 150th anniversary of the birth of Independence Activist and Provisional Government leader Baekbeom Kim Gu approaches on Aug ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.27

The Legacy of Yayoi Kusama: The Polka-Dot Queen of Contemporary Art: The global art community is mourning the loss of a true visionary. Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, globally celebrated f ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.08.27

South Korea Sees Rebound in Births and Fertility Rate in 2025: South Korea has recently experienced a meaningful, albeit cautious, turning point in its persistent demographic crisis. According ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.08.27

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Joins Liverpool FC as Minority Investor in Landmark Deal: LIVERPOOL, UK – Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owners of Liverpool Football Club, announced on August 14, 2026, that they ha ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.08.17

Musk’s "Trillion-Dollar Bet": SpaceX Shifts Focus Toward AI Dominance: In a bold redefinition of the company’s future, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has declared that artificial intelligence (AI) wil ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.08.17

Planting Hope: Ethiopia’s Green Legacy and the Power of National Transformation: Ethiopia will make history again on August 3. Across the country, from the steep highlands to the fertile lowlands, from busy citi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.03

Six in Ten Separated Women Suffer Abuse, Nearly Half Endure Stalking: Government Survey Exposes Perilous Reality of Post-Breakup Violence: Six out of every ten South Korean women who recently ended a marriage, cohabitation, or romantic partnership have fallen victim to ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.02

Hyundai Motor Group Doubles Down on Brazil as Competition with Chinese OEMs Intensifies: SEOUL / SÃO PAULO — Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group, has reaffirmed Brazil’s critical role ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.02

Beyond Trends: How Veteran Stylist Han Hye-yeon Built a 30-Year Career on Attitude and Consistency: SEOUL — Fashion is an industry defined by relentless change. Seasons turn, trends fade, and popular aesthetics shift overnig ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.07.25

BOK Governor Hyunsong Shin Discloses 8.2 Billion Won in Assets, Moves to Liquidate Foreign Assets Amid Ethics Scrutiny: SEOUL — Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Hyunsong Shin has officially disclosed a total personal net worth of 8.22 billion won ( ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.07.25

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