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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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Chef Jeong Ji-sun Reveals Plans to Keep His Son Out of the Family Business: Renowned chef Jeong Ji-sun has shared that he will not be passing down his culinary empire to his son. During a recent appearance ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

A Life Dedicated to Sound: Lee Kwang-il's Journey in High-End Audio: Seoul, South Korea - In an era dominated by wireless earbuds, Lee Kwang-il, the founder of Simon Audio Lab, is on a mission to rev ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's President, Named Among Time's 100 Most Influential People in Climate: Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Climate for 2024. ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

Argentina Strips Cristina Kirchner of Privilege Pension: The Argentine government has officially revoked the privileged pension of former President Cristina Kirchner and her late husband, ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Study Finds Metabolic Health, Not Just Weight, Key in Alzheimer's Prevention: Seoul, South Korea – A new study has revealed that maintaining a healthy metabolism, rather than simply focusing on weight, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.15

Cryoablation Shown Effective in Long-Term Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Seoul, South Korea – A new study published in the Korean Circulation Journal has revealed promising long-term results for cr ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.15

World COPD Day Highlights Need for Early Detection and Management: Seoul, South Korea – As World COPD Day is observed on November 16th, health experts are urging people, especially smokers, t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.15

K-pop Star Kim Ho-joong Sentenced to Prison for Hit-and-Run: Seoul, South Korea - Popular trot singer Kim Ho-joong was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Wednesday for a hit-and-r ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.14

Former Home of Labor Activist Jeon Tae-il Restored as a Memorial: Daegu, South Korea – The former home of labor activist Jeon Tae-il in Daegu has been restored and opened to the public as a ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.14

Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Misappropriating Church Funds: Seoul, South Korea – A pastor in Seoul has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison for misappropriating church f ...; Desk 2024.11.14

Brothers-in-Law Fined for Brawl During Family Gathering: Seoul, South Korea - Two brothers-in-law have been fined for a violent altercation that took place during a family gathering. A 46 ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.11.13

Busan Launches Second Accessible City Tour Bus for People with Disabilities: Busan, South Korea – The city of Busan held a grand opening ceremony on November 13th for the second "Narae Bus," a city tou ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.13

Korean Community in France Honors Ancestors at Suippes Commemoration: Over 50 members of the Korean community in France, including students from the French Korean School, gathered in the small town of ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.12

"Asian Student Subjected to Racist Bullying, Harassment in US Catholic High School": A Korean American student attending a private Catholic high school in North Carolina has come forward with allegations of severe r ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.12

Unseen paths; Young and visually impaired in Costa Rica: About 18 percent of the population of Costa Rica, a country of about five million, lives with a disability. These individuals face ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.12

Big Bang's Taeyang and His Luxurious Hannam-dong Penthouse: Seoul, South Korea - As Big Bang members make their much-anticipated comeback, fans and real estate enthusiasts are equally intrig ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.11

Daewoong Pharmaceutical's Envlo Shows Promise in Treating Kidney Disease Patients with Diabetes: Seoul, South Korea – Daewoong Pharmaceutical's domestically developed diabetes drug, Envlo (inavogliflozin), has shown promi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.10

Lecanemab Faces Safety Concerns Despite Promising Alzheimer's Treatment: Seoul, South Korea – As the launch of Lecanemab, a jointly developed Alzheimer's drug by Japan's Eisai and US-based Biogen, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.10

South Korean Youth Lag Behind in Diabetes Management: Seoul, South Korea – A new study has revealed a concerning trend in South Korea: young adults with diabetes are significantl ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.10

Conquering the Uncharted Summit: The BYN Blackyak Story: In 1973, a small shop named "Dongjin" opened its doors in Jongno 5-ga, a district known for military supplies. This was the humble ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.10