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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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Portugal Raises Minimum Marriage Age to 18, Bans Child Marriage: LISBON, Portugal – In a significant move to protect the rights of children and young people, Portugal has officially raised ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.25

Surge in American Residents in Portugal: Numbers Skyrocket Since 2017: Lisbon, Portugal - Portugal has seen a dramatic increase in American residents over the past seven years, according to data from P ...; Desk 2025.03.25

EU Life Expectancy Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels, Portugal Sees Regional Disparities: Brussels, Belgium/Lisbon, Portugal – European citizens are living longer, with life expectancy at birth in the 27 European U ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.25

Gyeongnam Firefighters Battle Relentless Wildfire, Sacrificing for Community: The wildfire prevention specialists (hereinafter referred to as firefighters) at the Sicheon-myeon wildfire site in Sancheong-gun ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25

Paraguay's Two-Wheeled Thrill: Motoviajero Craze Sweeps the Nation: A new trend in domestic travel is emerging in Paraguay: "Motoviajero," where people explore the country on motorcycles. This uniqu ...; Desk 2025.03.24

Tiquipaya has a unique space in Bolivia: a "mom school": Famisal staff knows that motherhood is not "rosy" and accompanies mothers during the first 1,000 days of their children's lives, t ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.03.23

Social Media Influencer Mr. Stiven Detained in Bahamas After Accepting Marijuana Gift: Stiven Tangarife Caicedo, known on social media as Mr. Stiven, recently shared a surprising story about his detention in the Baham ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.03.23

Chris Stapleton Conquers Australia: Sold-Out Shows and Guitar Store Revelations: Nashville-based singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton, a Kentucky native, recently achieved a long-awaited milestone: his first-ever A ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.23

Centennial of Rafael Squirru: A Legacy of Art and Culture: Today marks the centennial of the birth of Rafael Squirru (23/03/1925 – 05/03/2016), founder of the Museum of Modern Art in ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.03.23

Argentine Comedy Legend Antonio Gasalla (1941-2025) Passes Away: Buenos Aires, Argentina - Antonio Gasalla, a towering figure in Argentine comedy theater, film, and television, passed away last T ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.21

Yoon Soon-jin, UN PEACEKOR Director General, Receives Minister of Unification Award: SEOUL – On March 20, 2025, a meaningful award ceremony took place ahead of the National Conference for Ethnic Reconciliation ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.21

Austrian Golden Decoration of Honor Awarded to Song Hyo-sook, Director of Korean Cultural Center in Austria: Vienna, March 20, 2025 – Song Hyo-sook, director of the Korean Cultural Center in Austria and president of the World Culture ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.21

National Hero, the Late Sergeant First Class Jung In-hak, Returns to His Family After 73 Years: Cheonan City awards a commendation plaque to the deceased’s younger sister who provided DNA samples The remains of the late ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.03.21

Uruguay Lawmaker Makes History with Wheelchair Accessibility in Parliament: Montevideo, Uruguay – In a historic moment for Uruguayan democracy, Fiorella Buzeta, a lawmaker from the ruling Frente Ampli ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.19

Hwang Jung-eum Enjoys 'Parenting Escape' in Singapore, Flaunting Healthy Physique: Actress Hwang Jung-eum recently took a rejuvenating trip to Singapore, sharing glimpses of her vacation on her social media. The p ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.19

Designer Who Captivated Paraguayan First Lady Shines at Argentina Fashion Week: Victoria Maluff, renowned for designing clothes for Paraguayan First Lady Leticia Ocampos, made a dazzling debut at Argentina Fash ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.18

When Sadness Lingers: Understanding the Difference Between Grief and Depression: As we navigate the complexities of life, sadness is an inevitable emotion. It arises from loss, disappointment, and overwhelming c ...; Desk 2025.03.17

Trailblazers in Uruguayan Medicine: Honoring Eight Pioneering Women: Throughout history, women have played a pivotal role in the evolution of medicine, challenging barriers and contributing to advanc ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.16

North Korean Restaurateur Lee Soon-sil Eyes Gangnam Expansion After Reporting 2.3 Billion Won in Monthly Sales: SEOUL – Lee Soon-sil, a North Korean-born restaurateur, has revealed her ambitious plans to expand her business into the aff ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.16

Park Jong-beom, Chairman of World-OKTA, Appointed Honorary Chairman of the 23rd World Korean Business Convention: Park Jong-beom, Chairman of the World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Associations (World-OKTA), has been appointed as the h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.16