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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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Eggs Are Innocent! The Real Culprits Behind Heart Disease Are 'Bacon and Sausage' – Misconceptions and Truths About Saturated Fat: Eggs, long misunderstood as a primary cause of heart disease, have finally been exonerated. According to the latest research, the ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.07.21

Lee Tae-sik, President of KOFST, Abruptly Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations: Lee Tae-sik, president of the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST), abruptly resigned on the 21st amid nu ...; Desk 2025.07.21

AI Opens New Horizons in Back Pain Treatment: Detecting Spinal Degeneration and Developing Personalized Therapies: A European research consortium, led by Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Spain, has developed innovative artificial intelligence (A ...; Desk 2025.07.16

Taekwondo Instructor on the Run for a Month on Sexual Assault Charges… Will More Victims Emerge?: Limpio, Paraguay - A taekwondo instructor indicted on charges of sexually assaulting and raping a minor student under the age of 1 ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.15

Former Paraguayan President Lugo Sued for Sexual Assault Amid Expanding Hidden Son Controversy: ASUNCION – Former Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo, a former Catholic priest once hailed as the "father of the poor" and a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.15

Yoo Jae-suk Teams Up with Netflix for a "Homestay Variety Show" – "Yoo Jae-suk Camp" Promises New Laughter: Korea's "National MC" Yoo Jae-suk is joining hands with global OTT platform Netflix to launch a new variety show, "Yoo Jae-suk Cam ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.13

Ki Sung-yueng Cleared of Sexual Assault Allegations, Wins Lawsuit: "Harder Than Dying" He Confesses: Former national football player Ki Sung-yueng (36, Pohang Steelers) has effectively won a legal battle, clearing his name of sexua ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.12

Jensen Huang, NVIDIA CEO, to Visit China After Meeting Trump: NVIDIA's Balancing Act Amid US-China Tech Hegemony: Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, the undisputed leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market, reportedly met with President ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.12

Colonel Park Jeong-hoon Reinstated as Commander of Marine Corps Investigation Unit: Two Years After Refusing External Pressure, His Honor Is Restored: On July 10, 2025, the Republic of Korea Marine Corps announced the reappointment of Colonel Park Jeong-hoon as the Commander of th ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.11

Samcheok Beach Transforms into a "Safe Ocean Playground" for Families: Samcheok City has installed new water play facilities exclusively for children at Samcheok Beach, launching full-scale operations ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.11

Villa Elisa Hospital Innovates Chronic Ulcer Treatment with 3D-Printed Autologous Patches: Villa Elisa, Paraguay – With an investment from the Paraguayan Ministry of Public Health, Villa Elisa General Hospital has i ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.10

Senator Cayetano Pushes for Establishment of Senior Citizen Welfare Centers Nationwide: Essential Infrastructure for an Aging Society: Philippine Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has filed a bill to establish senior citizen welfare and nursing care centers in every city ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.10

Colonel Park Jeong-hoon Acquitted of Disobedience, Chae Sang-byeong Special Prosecutor Drops Appeal: Colonel Park Jeong-hoon, former head of the Marine Corps Investigation Unit and a key figure in the alleged external pressure surr ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.09

Special Counsel Designates Former Chief of Staff Jung Jin-seok as Suspect in 'Nomination Intervention Allegations,' Expanding Investigation: The special prosecutor team investigating the 'nomination intervention allegations' involving former President Yoon Suk-yeol, his ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.09

Ki Sung-yueng Partially Wins 'Sexual Assault Allegations' Damages Lawsuit… Ordered to Pay 100 Million Won: Footballer Ki Sung-yueng (36) has partially won a damages lawsuit filed against former elementary school teammates who claimed to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.09

Boeun County Succeeds in Population Rebound with 'My Workplace Address Movement'...Birth Rate Soars by 39%: Hopeful news has emerged for Chungcheongbuk-do's Boeun County, which had been in an emergency to maintain its population of 30,000 ...; Desk 2025.07.09

Concerns Mount Over Diet Soda: Aspartame Linked to Heart Disease, Cancer, and Environmental Harm: New research suggests that regularly consuming diet cola, often perceived as a healthier alternative, may significantly increase t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.06

Rapid-Fire Consumption: The Hidden Toll of Accelerated Video Playback on Brain Health: SEOUL, South Korea – A pervasive habit among modern digital consumers, particularly Generation Z, of watching video content ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.06

Broadcaster Ahn Sun-young Relocates to Canada, Prioritizing Son's Ice Hockey Dreams Over 26-Year Career: SEOUL, South Korea – Renowned South Korean broadcaster Ahn Sun-young has announced her decision to move to Canada, a signifi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.07.05

South Korean Singer Yuk Joong-wan Opens Up on Close Call with Thyroid Cancer and Diabetes Amid Stress-Induced Health Crisis: SEOUL, South Korea – Renowned South Korean singer Yuk Joong-wan has recently shared a candid account of a serious health sca ...; Desk 2025.07.05