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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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Jun Ji-hyun's Real Estate Masterstroke: A Lesson in Savvy Investment: In the world of celebrity investments, Jun Ji-hyun has proven herself to be a formidable player, particularly in the realm of real ...; Desk 2025.03.02

Korea's Coffee Love: From Asia to the World, Shadows Behind Rapid Growth: South Korea's love affair with coffee is undeniable. Data from the Korea Customs Service reveals a steady increase in coffee impor ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.03.01

Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor, Rose Girone, Dies at 113: Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor, passed away at the age of 113 on February 24th at a nursing home ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.03.01

Appendicitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment: Sudden, severe abdominal pain often raises concerns about appendicitis, commonly known as a ruptured appendix. Left untreated, it ...; Desk 2025.03.01

Baguio City Boosts Cancer Screening and Prevention Initiatives: BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Health Services Office (HSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free cancer screening ...; Desk 2025.02.27

Renowned Director Chung Ji-young Visits Seogwipo for Upcoming 4·3 Film "My Name Is": Emphasizing Citizen Participation: Chung Ji-young, the renowned director who established himself as a leading figure in Korean social cinema with films like "North K ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.27

High Entry Barriers and Long Waits for Premium Senior Housing in Seoul: "The Classic 500" in Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, is one of the most expensive senior living facilities in Seoul. With a month ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.27

Riding Life: Jeon Hye-jin's Return to the Screen After Bereavement: Actress Jeon Hye-jin is set to make her return to the screen after the sudden passing of her husband, actor Lee Sun-kyun, 1 year a ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.25

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Reports Record Operating Profit and Cash Reserves, as Buffett Prepares for Retirement and Expresses Concerns about Trump Administration: Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman Warren Buffett, has reported a surge in operating profit for the fourth quarter of last year, ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.02.23

Kim Yeon-koung: The Empress of Volleyball: In 2025, the 'Empress of Volleyball', Kim Yeon-koung, will leave the court. Let's look back on her brilliant achievements and even ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.22

Korean-American Singer Koo Jun-yup Halts Activities After Wife's Death: Korean-American singer Koo Jun-yup, best known as a member of the dance duo Clon, has announced an indefinite hiatus from his ente ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.02.21

Chinese Woman Cooks Hot Pot in a Pure Gold Pot: Amidst the soaring global gold prices, a Chinese woman has garnered attention by revealing her experience of cooking hot pot in a ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.02.21

Man arrested for killing wife and hiding body in car for three months: Suwon, South Korea – A 47-year-old man identified only as Mr. A has been arrested and is facing murder charges after alleged ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.02.21

Will Colonel Park Jung-hoon, former head of the Marine Corps Investigation Unit, receive a new post?: Colonel Park Jung-hoon, who was dismissed from his position as head of the Marine Corps Investigation Unit after reporting that he ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.20

YouTuber "Koo Jyeok" Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Extorting Mukbang Star "Tzuyang": In a landmark case highlighting the dark side of online fame, YouTuber Lee Jun-hee, known online as "Koo Jyeok," has been sentence ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.20

New Evidence Emerges in Case of Deceased Meteorologist Oh Yo-anna, Pointing to Workplace Harassment: Seoul, South Korea – The family of the late Oh Yo-anna, a beloved meteorologist for MBC, has released excerpts from her pers ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.19

Lee Jae-yong topped the list of Korean dividend income earners last year: According to the Leaders Index, a corporate analysis research institute, Lee Jae-yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics, received 3 ...; Desk 2025.02.19

Kim Riel, the Hanbok Designer for BTS, Passes Away at 32: Kim Riel, also known as Kim Jong-won, the CEO of the Hanbok brand "Rieul" and renowned for his work with the K-pop group BTS, has ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.18

Supreme Court Acquits Former Professor Accused of Defaming 'Comfort Women': Seoul, South Korea – The Supreme Court of South Korea has acquitted a former university professor accused of defaming the so ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.17

Gil Won-ok, Korean Comfort Woman and Women's Rights Activist, Dies at 97: Gil Won-ok, a Korean woman who was forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II, died on February 16 at ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.17