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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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The 8-Second Human: Digital Distractions and the Pursuit of Deep Work: In her book, "The Age of Distraction," Italian journalist Lisa Iotti introduced the concept of the "8-second human." This refers t ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2024.12.13

A Night to Remember: Han Kang Shines at the Nobel Banquet: Stockholm, Sweden – The Nobel Banquet, a prestigious event held annually at Stockholm City Hall, witnessed a heartwarming mo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.13

Han Kang Makes History as First Korean and Asian Woman to Win Nobel Prize in Literature: Stockholm, Sweden – On October 10th, South Korean author Han Kang made history by becoming the first Korean and the first As ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.13

A Conductor's Quest for the Blank Canvas: Choi Jaehyuk, a 30-year-old conductor and composer, is shaking up the classical music scene with his innovative and experimental a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.13

South Korea Faces Rapid Aging and Changing Household Structure: South Korea is poised to undergo a dramatic demographic shift in the coming decades, according to a recent forecast by Statistics ...; Desk 2024.12.13

Breakthrough in Myopia Control: Monocular Alternating Atropine Therapy: Director Min Byeong-moo de la Clínica Oftalmológica Daejeon Woori Myopia, or nearsightedness, has become a global ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.13

Cheonan City Brings Joy to Multicultural Families with Free Weddings: Cheonan City is helping multicultural families settle into the community by providing free wedding ceremonies through its "Happy W ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.12

Daejeon: A City Shaped by Railways: The soulful melody of "Daejeon Blues" evokes a nostalgic image of departing trains and farewells on a dimly lit platform. Lyrics l ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.12

South Korea Sees Sharp Decline in Newlywed Couples: Seoul, South Korea – The number of newlywed couples in South Korea has fallen below one million for the first time since 201 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.11

Cheonan City Provides Warm Winter Support for Non-Regular Workers: Cheonan, South Korea – Cheonan City has launched various support programs, including the distribution of winter clothing, to ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.09

Cheonan City to Create 4,708 New Jobs for Seniors in 2025: Cheonan, South Korea – Cheonan City is expanding its senior employment program to provide more economic opportunities and en ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.09

Cheonan City Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Project: Cheonan, South Korea – Cheonan City has officially commenced construction on the Shinbu Happy Housing project, a major initi ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.09

Aussie WFH Jobs: A Dwindling Dream or Misuse of Privilege?: Australian workers are facing a shift in the work-from-home (WFH) landscape. While the pandemic initially boosted remote work oppo ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.12.09

Kim Insoon: A Feminist Artist's Unwavering Voice: All art is a product of its time. Whether all art is political is a question that cannot be definitively answered. However, it is ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.08

Han Kang Reflects on a Lifetime of Love and Loss in Nobel Lecture: Stockholm, Sweden – Nobel laureate Han Kang, the first Korean and Asian woman to win the prestigious literary prize, deliver ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.08

Indian Students Rejecting Malaysian University Offers: A Growing Concern: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – A growing number of Indian students in Malaysia are turning down offers from public higher educatio ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.08

China Seeks to Boost Birth Rate with "Love Education": BEIJING — In a bid to address its declining birth rate, China is urging colleges and universities to implement "love educati ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.08

Winter Sun, Skin Cancer Risk: A Case Study: A 50-year-old man, Mr. A, who enjoys various outdoor activities during winter, recently noticed a growing mole on his face. Initia ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.07

Disneyland’s Red Car Trolley to Close in February 2025: Anaheim, CA – Disneyland has announced the impending closure of its beloved Red Car Trolley attraction at Disney California ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2024.12.07

Korean Diaspora Newspaper Appoints New President to Strengthen Global Network: Seoul, South Korea – The Jaewe Dongpo Shinmun (Korean Diaspora Newspaper), a leading publication representing the global Kor ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.06