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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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Laos Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign and Addresses Child Marriage: Vientiane, Laos – The Lao Front for National Development (LFND) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) conven ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.05

Japan Tops Destination List for South Korean College Freshmen: Seoul, South Korea – Japan has emerged as the most popular overseas destination for South Korean college freshmen embarking ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.04

18-Year-Old Donates 70% of Liver to Save Father, Wins Prestigious孝 Award: 제26회 가천효행대상 수상자 명단. 가천문화재단 제공 Incheon, South Korea – Jang Heesu, an 18-year-old student at Busan Electronic High School, ha ...; Desk 2024.12.04

Misleading Claims About Biodegradable Plastics Plague the Market: Seoul, South Korea – As consumer awareness of eco-friendly products grows, so too does the demand for biodegradable plastics ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.04

South Koreans Prioritize Overseas Travel Amid Rising Incomes: Seoul, South Korea – As South Korea's economy continues to grow, a growing number of citizens are opting for overseas vacati ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.02

Parkcellbio Seeks to Expand Indication for Canine Immunotherapy Drug: Parkcellbio, a pioneer in immuno-oncology treatments, has announced that it has submitted an application to the [Relevant Regulato ...; Desk 2024.12.02

South Korea Expands Winter Health Protection for Vulnerable Workers: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government is stepping up efforts to protect workers from cold-related illnesses this ...; Desk 2024.12.02

South Korea Seeks to Overhaul Family Policies Amid Rising Unmarried Births: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is facing growing pressure to overhaul its family policies to accommodate the increasing nu ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.02

South Korea to Extend Passport Validity for Conscripted Men: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea will be extending the validity of passports for those yet to complete their mandatory milit ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.02

Singaporean Woman Loses S$1.1 Million to Elaborate Police Impersonation Scam: Singapore - A 67-year-old woman, identified only as Grace, has fallen victim to a sophisticated police impersonation scam, losing ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.12.01

Yesan County Bucks the Trend: Population Growth Amidst Nationwide Decline: Yesan, South Korea – While many rural areas in South Korea grapple with declining populations, Yesan County is bucking the t ...; Desk 2024.11.30

Incheon Sees Significant Increase in Birthrate, Leading the Nation: Incheon, South Korea – Incheon has reported a remarkable increase in its birthrate, marking the highest growth rate among al ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.30

Long-Term Exposure to Wildfire-Generated Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Increased Dementia Risk: A new study has found a strong link between long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfires and an increased ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.29

SK Chairman Emphasizes Social Contribution and Global Talent Cultivation: SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won emphasized the importance of giving back to society during the 50th anniversary of the Korea Founda ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.29

Single Women in UK Seek Fertility Treatments in Growing Numbers: London, UK – The number of single women in the United Kingdom undergoing fertility treatments such as donor insemination (DI ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.29

NewJeans Announces Contract Termination with ADOR, Citing Breach of Trust: Seoul, South Korea – NewJeans, one of K-pop's most popular girl groups, has announced their decision to terminate their excl ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.29

S-Oil Honors Eight Firefighters as Heroes: Seoul, South Korea – S-Oil, a major South Korean refiner, has honored eight firefighters for their exceptional service and b ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.28

Chileans Urged to Update Family Information for 2025 Family Subsidy: Santiago, Chile – The Chilean Pension Insurance Agency (IPS) has issued a reminder for all beneficiaries to update their fam ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.28

Chile's Family Subsidy Program Offers Financial Relief to Low-Income Families: Santiago, Chile – The Chilean government has implemented a family subsidy program aimed at providing financial support to lo ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.28

Retired Nepali Police Officer Finds Success in Rainbow Trout Farming: Parbat, Nepal – Bikash Timilsina, a former police officer from Modi Rural Municipality-2, Deupur in Parbat district, Nepal, ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.28