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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 Korean Actress Youn Yuh-jung Opens Up About Her Son's Same-Sex Identity and Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Rights: Acclaimed South Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung, celebrated for her compelling performances in both Korean and Hollywood cinema, has ...; Desk 2025.04.20

Jinusean's Sean Celebrates Running Alongside Marathon Legend Lee Bong-ju, Marking Athlete's Inspiring Comeback: Sean, a member of the iconic South Korean hip-hop duo Jinusean, recently shared a heartwarming moment with legendary marathoner Le ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.20

Sakurazaka46 Idol Member's Secret Four-Year Commute by Plane for University Graduation Revealed: In an extraordinary display of dedication and perseverance, it has been belatedly revealed that Nakashima Yuzuki, a member of the ...; Desk 2025.04.20

South Korean Actress Ko Hyun-jung, 54, Stuns with Timeless Beauty in New York: Renowned South Korean actress Ko Hyun-jung, 54, has once again captured the attention of the public with her radiant beauty. On Ap ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.20

Koyote's Kim Jong-min, 45, Ties the Knot in a Star-Studded Ceremony: Kim Jong-min, the beloved member of the long-running Korean pop group Koyote and a prominent figure in Korean variety television, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.20

Nobel Laureate and Literary Giant Mario Vargas Llosa Passes Away at 89: Lima, Peru - Mario Vargas Llosa, the towering figure of Latin American literature and Nobel Prize laureate, has died at the age of ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.18

Unofficial World's Oldest Man Celebrates 125th Birthday in Peru: COCHACHINCHE, Peru - Marcelino Abad Tolentino, a Peruvian man who is unofficially recognized as the world's oldest living person, ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.18

Infamous South Korean Swindler Jang Young-ja Receives Another Prison Sentence, Marking 34 Years Behind Bars: SEOUL, South Korea - Jang Young-ja (81), the notorious South Korean con artist who earned the moniker "the biggest swindler" for h ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.04.17

Pillar of Philippine Cinema, Nora Aunor Passes Away at 71, Ending 70-Year Acting Career: Actress Nora Aunor, who became one of the biggest stars in Philippine cinema through a brilliant 70-year acting career, has passed ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.04.17

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Undergoes 6th Abdominal Surgery Due to Complications from 2018 Attack; Health Deteriorates Amid Coup Attempt Trial: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (70) shared his health status on social media after undergoing his sixth abdominal surge ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.17

"My Father's Death Could Have Been Prevented If the Medical Team Had Done Their Jobs Properly," Maradona's Daughter Testifies in Court: Diego Maradona's eldest daughter, Dalma Maradona, tearfully testified in court that her father's death was a preventable tragedy c ...; Desk 2025.04.17

Katy Perry and Bezos' Fiancée Achieve Successful All-Female Spaceflight: A Historic Moment: American pop star Katy Perry and businesswoman Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, were among six ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.17

Boryeong City's Kim Sang-tae, Head of Coastal Fisheries Federation, Receives Prime Minister's Commendation at the 14th Fishermen's Day Ceremony: Mr. Kim Sang-tae, Chairman of the Coastal Fisheries Federation residing in Boryeong City, was presented with the Prime Minister's ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.17

Dimon Warns U.S. Credibility at Risk Amid Presidential Tariff Policies: Jamie Dimon, the Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase and a towering figure in the landscape of American finance, has issued ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.16

SK Group Chairman Warns of Protracted Trade War, Advocates for 'Mega Sandbox' Innovation: Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and SK Group (pictured), has cautioned that the trade ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.14

Model Lucy Markovic, who rose to fame on “Australia’s Next Top Model” and later walked runways for the likes of Armani and Versace, has died age 27.: Her agency, Elite Model Management, announced her death via social media on Thursday, saying she had been battling a rare brain co ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.04.14

Celebrity Chef Yoon Nam-no Reveals Past Bullying Experience in Australia: Renowned chef Yoon Nam-no recently shared a deeply personal and painful experience of being bullied while working in Australia dur ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.14

Colorado Volunteer Pilots Fly Patients to Denver for Life-Saving Treatment: COLORADO - At the Colorado Air and Space Port, angels with wings regularly come and go, part of a volunteer organization that help ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.12

Nevada Man Arrested After Claiming 7 Tigers Were His Emotional Support Animals: Pahrump, Nevada – A 71-year-old Nevada man, Carl Mitchell of Pahrump, was arrested on Wednesday after claiming that the seve ...; Desk 2025.04.12

Desperate "Help Me" Leads to Timely Rescue Through Coordinated Emergency Response: A solitary, indistinct plea for help received by the provincial fire department's 119 emergency hotline on April 1st at 8:57 PM KS ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.11