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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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K-Classic's Bold Leap onto the World Stage: Global Performance Planner Yoo So-bang: Yoo So-bang, CEO of SBU & Partners "If it doesn't work, make it work." This phrase serves as a guiding principle that permeat ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.19

"Roll Up Your Sleeves for Life" Campaign: Saving Lives Through Blood Donation: The annual blood donation campaign in Paraguay, "Remangate por la vida (Roll Up Your Sleeves for Life)," is set to take place agai ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.18

Urging the Eradication of Elder Abuse: Solving Problems in Long-Term Care Facilities Through Data and Action: Yesterday (June 15) marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This day was established to raise awareness and expose the abuse, suff ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.17

Sumi Jo Honored with France's Highest Cultural Award, Vows to Serve as Diplomatic Envoy: SEOUL, South Korea – Renowned South Korean soprano Sumi Jo was awarded France's highest cultural distinction, the Commandeur ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.16

Daejeon Celebrates 80th Oral Health Day with Thriving Public Campaign: "80 Years of Oral Health, Partner for the 100-Year Era": DAEJEON, South Korea – Daejeon City successfully concluded its 80th Oral Health Day joint campaign on Wednesday, June 12th, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.16

Off-Duty Firefighter Hailed a Hero for Swift Action in Daejeon Car Blaze: DAEJEON, South Korea – An off-duty firefighter from the Daejeon Seobu Fire Station has been lauded for his quick thinking an ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.16

Gyeongju City to Present Congratulatory Gifts to Newlyweds: Gyeongju City, South Korea – Starting June 23rd, Gyeongju City will begin offering special commemorative gifts to couples re ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.16

"TikTok Lawyer" Maria Fatima Muñoz Abandons Defense of Fernanda Murder Suspect's Parents: Investigation Interference Controversy and Past Record Reexamined: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – Attorney Maria Fatima Muñoz Escobar, known by her moniker "TikTok Lawyer," has withdrawn ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.13

Óscar Chamorro Lafarja: Expanding the Horizons of Paraguayan Fine Dining Through Casa Lorenzo and Kessel: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – In the competitive world of culinary arts, the name Óscar Chamorro Lafarja has firmly est ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.13

Cristina Fernandez Requests Home Confinement Under 70+ Prisoner Criteria: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina's former president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, has formally requested to serve her ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.13

Bolivia Prosecutors Open 'Terrorism' Probe Against Former President Evo Morales: LA PAZ — Bolivian prosecutors announced on June 9 that they have launched an investigation into former President Evo Morales ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.06.13

Former Seprelad Minister Boidanich Indicted on Money Laundering Charges, Messer Case Repercussions Spread: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – Paraguayan prosecutors have officially indicted Óscar Boidanich, former head of the Secre ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.13

"Dementia Onset Delayed in Younger Generations"... A Hopeful Sign from Medical and Educational Improvements, But No Room for Complacency: According to a recently published study, younger generations in modern society are less likely to develop dementia at the same age ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.11

Harvard Graduate from Paraguay Leads the Fight Against Corruption: The Story of David Riveros García: ASUNCIÓN – David Riveros García (34), a young activist from Paraguay, has become a proud graduate of Harvard K ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.09

Paraguay's First Female AI Experts Graduate from Latin American Artificial Intelligence University: Asunción, Paraguay – A new milestone has been set in Paraguay's technological innovation sector. Rocío V&aacut ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.09

A New Horizon in Breast Cancer Treatment: Enhertu Combination Therapy Reduces Risk of Disease Progression or Death by 44%: CHICAGO, USA – AstraZeneca announced that its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapy, Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan), in co ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.04

Former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner Announces Candidacy for Buenos Aires Provincial Legislator: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Former center-left Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (who served from 2007 ...; Desk 2025.06.04

Myung-whun Chung Makes History as First Asian Music Director of La Scala in 247 Years: MILAN, ITALY – In a landmark announcement, world-renowned conductor Myung-whun Chung has been appointed Music Director of It ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.04

Krishnah Gravidez, Philippines' Pride, Crowned Miss World Asia 2025: On June 1, 2025, the Philippines rejoiced once again with exciting news from the international beauty pageant scene. Shortly after ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.01

Child Abuse Prevention: A Responsibility for All Society – Minna Launches National Campaign to Raise Awareness: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – In response to the shocking reality of child abuse, Paraguay's Ministry of Childhood and Adolesc ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.01