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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 Birthrate Sees First Increase in Nine Years: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's birthrate has unexpectedly rebounded, marking the first increase in nine years, according ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.06

South Korea Grapples with Soaring Costs of Non-Covered Medical Procedures: Seoul, South Korea – A recent survey has revealed staggering price disparities among South Korean hospitals for non-covered ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.06

South Koreans Struggling to Save for Retirement Despite Growing Concerns: Seoul, South Korea – A recent survey has revealed that while a majority of South Koreans recognize the importance of retirem ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.02

South Koreans Fear Income Gap After Retirement: Seoul, South Korea – A recent survey conducted by Money Today, commissioned by Gallup Korea, has revealed that South Korean ...; Desk 2025.01.02

South Korea Unleashes Stimulus Package to Revitalize Economy: Seoul, South Korea – In a bid to bolster consumer sentiment and revive a struggling economy, the South Korean government has ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.02

South Korea Unveils New Economic Policy Amidst Political Uncertainty: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government has unveiled a new economic policy package aimed at stimulating the domesti ...; Desk 2025.01.02

K-Pass Expansion: More Families to Benefit from Public Transportation Subsidies: Seoul, South Korea – The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will be adding a new category for ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.02

Gyeongnam Province Sees Decline in Youth Outflow: Gyeongnam, South Korea – January 2. The rate of youth outflow from Gyeongnam Province has shown a significant decline, accor ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.01.02

Beagles: A Tech Startup Healing Hearts with AI: Seoul, South Korea – Beagles, a South Korean tech startup, is making waves in the mental health tech industry with its innov ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.01

South Korea to Ease Housing Regulations, Tighten Lending Rules in 2024: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is set to implement a series of new real estate policies in 2024 aimed at easing the burden ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.01

Winter Chill Exacerbates Sciatica: What You Need to Know: As winter's icy grip tightens, many people find themselves battling aches and pains. One common complaint during colder months is ...; Desk 2025.01.01

South Korea Boosts Electric Vehicle Subsidies for Youth and Large Families in 2025: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government is set to expand its electric vehicle (EV) subsidy program in 2025, offerin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.31

South Korea Boosts Parental Leave Benefits and Minimum Wage: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is set to significantly enhance its parental leave benefits in 2025, according to a governm ...; Desk 2024.12.31

South Korea to Fully Implement High School Credit System and Expand After-School Programs: Seoul, South Korea – Starting next year, South Korean high school students will be able to choose and complete courses based ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.31

Chungnam Residents Report Increased Satisfaction with Quality of Life: A comprehensive survey conducted by the Chungnam provincial government has revealed a significant uptick in the overall satisfacti ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.30

South Korea Boosts Housing Support for Newlywed Couples with Newborns: Seoul, South Korea – In a bid to address the country's declining birthrate, the South Korean government has announced a sign ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.30

Hanmi Pharmaceutical Unveils New Hypertension Drug, Aiming to Revolutionize Treatment: Seoul, South Korea – Hanmi Pharmaceutical, a leading Korean pharmaceutical company, has announced the development of a groun ...; Desk 2024.12.29

South Korea Expands Access to Home Nursing and Improves Hospital Care: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has announced significant reforms to its healthcare ...; Desk 2024.12.29

South Korea to Shorten Healthcare Pricing Review Cycle: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare announced today that it will shorten the review cycl ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.29

Disabled-Friendly Elevators Cause Delays for Seoul Subway Riders: Seoul, South Korea – A growing number of Seoul subway commuters are expressing frustration over the city's subway elevator s ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29