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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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South Korea's Elderly Face Severe Poverty Despite High Employment Rates: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s elderly population is grappling with a paradox: despite having the highest employme ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.13

Morning Coffee May Boost Longevity, Study Suggests: A new study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that drinking coffee exclusively in the morning may be linked to a lo ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.01.13

Culture Fit: The New Matchmaker Between Companies and Employees: Culture fit, the alignment between a company's culture and an individual's values and personality, has emerged as a critical facto ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.12

South Korea to Increase National Pension and Basic Pension Benefits: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on [date] that recipients of the National ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.12

Tylenol vs. Aspirin: Understanding the Differences: Both Tylenol and aspirin are widely used over-the-counter pain relievers, but they differ significantly in their mechanisms of act ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.12

Gimhae City to Invest 771.3 Billion Won in Social Welfare: Gimhae, South Korea – Gimhae City has announced a significant increase in its social welfare budget for this year, allocatin ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.11

Jimmy Carter's vision for peace: It’s a crisp, sunny day in late October, and school groups are touring the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. T ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.11

Hemorrhoids on the Rise During Winter: Experts Urge Prevention: As winter temperatures plummet and outdoor activities increase, the risk of developing hemorrhoids, a painful and uncomfortable co ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.10

Shin Mun-sun Challenges KFA Election Process, Calls for New Committee: Seoul, South Korea – Shin Mun-sun, a candidate for the 55th president of the Korea Football Association (KFA), has vehementl ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.10

Pharmacist-Turned-CEO Vies for Badminton Association Presidency: Jeon Kyung-hoon, the CEO of the Korean food franchise Yeoljeong Korea and a former pharmacist, has announced his candidacy for the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.09

Paraguayan Pianist Chiara Dodoriro to Embark on European Tour: Paraguayan pianist Chiara Dodoriro is set to embark on a European tour titled "Contrasts: European and Latin American Music" from ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.01.09

Deep Sleep, Brain's Natural Cleanse: Recent studies have revealed that deep sleep serves a far more critical purpose than simply providing rest. During deep sleep, the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.09

Morning Coffee Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk: New Orleans, LA – A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Tulane University has revealed a potential link between ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.01.09

South Korea to Allow Seniors to Convert Life Insurance into Annuities for Retirement Income: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government is set to introduce a new policy that will allow seniors to convert their l ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.09

Unexpected Tourism Boom as South Korea Declares Additional Holiday: Seoul, South Korea – The unexpected declaration of January 27th as a public holiday has sparked an unexpected tourism boom i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.09

Early Retirement and Portfolio Restructuring in a Trump-Led World: As many South Koreans in their 50s approach early retirement, they are increasingly turning their attention to their investment po ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.01.09

253 Victories, 0 Prisoners: The Valiant Kagnew Battalion: When North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950, triggering the Korean War, the United Nations decided to send a multination ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.09

Shin Min-a Continues Her Dedicated Philanthropy: Seoul, South Korea – Actress Shin Min-a has once again demonstrated her unwavering commitment to giving back to society. Acc ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.08

Seoul Offers Financial Support to New Parents: Seoul, South Korea – In a bid to combat the declining birthrate, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced a new housi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.08

Mysterious Benefactor Continues to Support Cheongpyeong Community: Cheongpyeong, Gyeonggi-do – For nine consecutive years, a mysterious benefactor has been leaving their mark on the small com ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.07