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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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Seoul Metropolitan Districts Launch Initiatives to Combat Social Isolation Among Middle-Aged and Senior Single-Person Households: Seoul, South Korea - As South Korea observes the traditional "Family Month" of May, various autonomous districts within Seoul are ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.30

Breaking Barriers with Wok and Will: The Rising Star of Female Chinese Cuisine, Chef Jung Ji-sun: The fiery dance of flames beneath a massive cast-iron wok, expertly wielded with a single hand – this image has long been sy ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

Paraguayan Steel Industry Poised for Continued Growth on the Back of Construction and Manufacturing Boom - Interview with President of the Paraguayan Steel Association: Rodrigo Schussmüller Infrán (33), CEO of Industria Metalúrgica Schussmüller SA and Director of Hierro Mat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.04.28

Heartburn and Discomfort: Could it Be Esophagitis? Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention: Many people experience burning or uncomfortable sensations in their chest and upper abdomen, often attributing it to simple stress ...; Desk 2025.04.27

Lee Gwi-bok, Veteran of Incheon Port Development, Retires After 15 Years, Emphasizing Collaborative Achievements and Future Goals: INCHEON - After dedicating 15 years to the advancement of Incheon Port, Lee Gwi-bok (78), the outgoing Chairman of the Incheon Por ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.27

A Chronicle of Harmony: Violinist Changho Lim's Transatlantic Reflections and a Call to Artistic Integrity: For a quarter of a century, the name Changho Lim has resonated within the hallowed halls of New York’s classical music epice ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.27

Rising Concerns Over Sudden Cardiac Arrests During Hiking as Mountain Season Begins: As the weather warms and the hiking season commences in earnest, a worrying trend of sudden cardiac arrests among hikers is emergi ...; Desk 2025.04.26

Korea National Recreational Forests Enhance Camping Facilities for Peak Season: The Korea National Recreational Forest Management Office (KNRFMO), headed by Director Kim Myung-jong, announced on May 9th the sig ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.26

Dentist by Day, K-Pop Dancer by Night: Dr. EG's Viral YouTube Success: Dr. E.G. (이지영), the director of Dr. EG Dental Clinic renowned for her work with celebrities on cosmetic implant and no-prep lamina ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.26

From Ping Pong Prodigy to Village Chief: Kim Taek-soo's Enduring Journey in Korean Sports: The year was 1987. South Korea was abuzz with preparations for its first-ever Summer Olympics. Amidst this national fervor, 17-yea ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.25

Former UN Chief Ban Ki-moon Emphasizes Interconnectedness of Africa and South Korea at International Forum on African Displacement: SEOUL – On April 24th, former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon delivered a video address at the ‘Internati ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.25

Jungkook of BTS Continues Unprecedented Global Success on Spotify with 'Seven' and 'GOLDEN': The global music scene remains captivated by the resounding success of BTS's Jungkook, whose solo endeavors on Spotify, the world' ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.25

Digital Devices and the Aging Brain: A Double-Edged Sword Across Generations: Digital devices have seamlessly integrated into the fabric of our daily lives. From the moment we open our eyes to the last scroll ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.04.25

Prioritizing Parental Health: Essential Check-up Items for Those in Their 50s and 60s This Parent's Day: As our parents enter their 50s and 60s, subtle changes in their bodies can unfortunately escalate into significant health issues. ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.25

The Unseen Threat Within: Reusable Water Bottles as Breeding Grounds for Bacteria: The seemingly innocuous reusable water bottle, championed for its environmental benefits and convenience, may harbor a hidden dang ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.23

Singapore's Chief Justice Menon Highlights Keys to Judicial Trust and Future Vision During Korea Visit: Singapore's Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, renowned for overseeing a judicial system marked by high public trust and efficiency, v ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.23

Singer Ailee and Actor Choi Si-hoon Tie the Knot, Expressing Gratitude for "Living Happily Ever After": Renowned South Korean diva singer Ailee has married actor Choi Si-hoon and expressed her gratitude to fans and acquaintances who c ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.22

Pope Francis's Recollections of Argentina's Three World Cup Victories During His Lifetime: On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis, a global leader who never hid his deep affection for football, passed away at the age of 88. Born ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.22

Peruvian Amazon's 'Mother', Marañón River, Wins Goldman Environmental Prize for Protection Struggle: An Indigenous woman leader from the Peruvian Amazon has been honored with the Goldman Environmental Prize, the most prestigious aw ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.04.22

Song Jong-guk's Son, Song Ji-wook, Captivates with Remarkable Growth as Aspiring Footballer: The recent photos of Song Ji-wook, the son of former South Korean national football player Song Jong-guk, have garnered significan ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.21