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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 Housing Market Remains Unaffordable, Study Finds: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's housing market continues to be a significant challenge for many, with a new government st ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.29

South Korea Sees Uptick in Heart Attacks and Strokes, Mortality Rates Rise: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is grappling with a concerning rise in heart attacks and strokes, according to the latest d ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.29

A Taxi Driver's Legacy: Commemorating Kim Sa-bok, 40 Years After: Gwangju, South Korea – On December 19th, a commemorative Mass was held at Pungamunri Catholic Church in Gwangju to honor the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Warns of Existential Threat from AI: Toronto, Canada – Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned computer scientist often referred to as the "Godfather of AI" and a recent Nob ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

Soaring Elderly Inheritance and Its Economic Implications: Seoul, South Korea – The aging population in South Korea has led to a surge in "elder-to-elder" inheritances, raising concer ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

Chinese National Arrested for Vicious Assault in Seoul; Five Others on the Run: Seoul, South Korea – A Chinese national has been arrested and five others are being sought by police after a violent assault ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Arrested in Iran, Faces Solitary Confinement: Rome, Italy - The Italian government has strongly condemned the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Iran, who is reported ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.28

Olivia Hussey, Eternal Juliet, Passes Away at 73: Olivia Hussey, the iconic actress best known for her ethereal portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of "Romeo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

Incheon Bans Idling of All Vehicles Starting January 1, 2025: Incheon Metropolitan City announced on December 27 that it will completely ban idling of all motor vehicles, including motorcycles ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

Ancient Ginkgo Tree in South Korea Found to Be Over 1,300 Years Old: Wonju, South Korea – A recent study has revealed that the Ginkgo tree located in Bangye-ri, Wonju, South Korea, is significa ...; Desk 2024.12.28

Home Healthcare Services Expanded in Jeju for the Elderly and Chronically Ill: Jeju Island, South Korea – Jeju residents who are elderly or chronically ill will have expanded access to home healthcare se ...; Desk 2024.12.28

Sunchang County Offers 1 Million Won to Pregnant Women to Boost Birthrate: Sunchang, South Korea – In a bid to alleviate the financial burden on pregnant women and foster a more child-friendly enviro ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.28

South Koreans Enjoy More Leisure Time, But Spend Less: Seoul, South Korea – Despite the rising cost of living, South Koreans are finding more time to relax. A recent survey conduc ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

SGLT2 Inhibitors Show Promise for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients: Seoul, South Korea – A groundbreaking new study has revealed that SGLT2 inhibitors, a type of diabetes medication, may signi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.27

Daejeon City to Increase Honorarium for War Veterans to 200,000 Won Monthly: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City announced on [Date] that it will increase the monthly honorarium for war veterans to 200 ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Daejeon City Provides Significant Rent Support for 1,500 Young Adults: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City announced today that it will begin disbursing rent support to 1,500 young adults selecte ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.27

Chungnam Province Unveils Top Regional Festivals for 2025, Boosting Support: Chungnam Province has announced the selection of its top regional festivals for 2025, with a particular focus on nurturing three f ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Daejeon City Launches Affordable Taxi Service to Improve Student Commuting in Rural Areas: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the transportation chal ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

South Korea Enters Super-Aged Society as Seniors Exceed 20% of Population: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea has officially entered a super-aged society, with individuals aged 65 and over now accounti ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.26

Norwegian Postal Service Faces Major Overhaul as Deliveries Dwindle: Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian postal service, Posten, is facing a major overhaul as declining mail volumes and rising costs threate ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.25