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Unlocking the Secrets of Korean Placenames: Former Journalist Published 'Ttang-ireum Yurae-gi'

SEOUL — How often do we pass by mountains, rivers, and villages, taking their familiar names for granted without ever questioning their origins? A newly published book aims to answer this very q
Bringing the Flavors of Travel Home: KBS Announcer Yoon Ji-young Releases Lifestyle Book ‘GATHER’

For many, travel is about capturing sights, but for some, the deepest memories linger on the palate. The scent of a bustling alleyway, a vibrant local market, the first sight of unfamiliar ingredients

The Geography of Inequality: How Location Shapes Wealth and Power in South Korea

Even with the same job and the same salary, a person's wealth and future can drastically diverge depending on where they live. In his recent book, "The Geography of Inequality" (Sanzin

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Discernment Between Fact and Opinion: The 'Scientific Skepticism' Needed in an Era of Confusion: In recent years, the entire world has been trapped in a massive fog of Fake News and factual distortion. Vague narratives, particu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.28

Navigating Two Worlds: A Palestinian Diaspora's Story in "Coin": NEW YORK – In the bustling heart of New York City, a wealthy Palestinian woman carries a life defined by paradox. She naviga ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.25

The Unthinkable: How a Single Trading Company Enslaved a Continent: LONDON — “A single commercial company enslaved a country of 200 million people.” These words, penned by Leo Tols ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.25

Lost Virginia Woolf Manuscript Discovered: A Glimpse into Her Early Humor and Wit: A previously unpublished manuscript by the celebrated English author Virginia Woolf, written when she was just 25 years old, has b ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.25

Acclaimed Korean Author Cheon Seon-ran's 'The Rescuer Who Comes at Night' Set for August UK Release: SEOUL, South Korea – Renowned South Korean novelist Cheon Seon-ran's critically acclaimed novel, 'The Rescuer Who Comes at ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.30

New Novel "I Ask You" Confronts Inadequate Justice in Child Abuse Cases: Seoul, South Korea – Acclaimed South Korean author Jung Yong-jun has released his latest full-length novel, "I Ask You" (너에게 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.29

Breaking the Chains of Silence: Elaine Lin Hering's Call to Unlearn a Dangerous Virtue: In a society that often extols the virtues of modesty and quietude, a compelling new discourse emerges from Elaine Lin Hering's se ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.21

"The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination" by Brad and Kristi Montague Inspires Courage and Creativity: A vibrant new children's book, "The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination," originally penned by the acclaimed husband-and-wife duo Brad ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.06.21

Terere's Land, Paraguay: A Missionary's Tear-Jerking Yet Joyful 37-Year Journey: Jeongdawa Publishing announced on June 4th the release of "Terere's Land, Paraguay – A Missionary's Tear-Jerking Yet Joyful ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.08

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Publishes 'Pilgrimage to Spain,' Illuminating Hidden Spiritual Pilgrimage Routes: The Knowledge Publishing Contents Institute of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) published 'Pilgrimage to Spain: In Sear ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.02

The Surrogate Who Vanished: Victims of the "Normal Family" Myth: SEOUL, South Korea – In a society where the traditional "normal family" ideal often dictates aspirations, a new novel by acc ...; Desk 2025.05.24

Japanese Scholar's "Experiential Field of Life" Offers Profound Insights: A new book by Japanese scholar Kohei Saito, titled "I Fell, Fought, and Cried" (published in Korean by Owallui Bom/May Books), del ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.24

Beyond Conquest: Reclaiming Indigenous Voices in the History of the Americas: Caroline Dodds Pennock's "On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Met Europe" (translated into Korean as "야만의 해변에서" by Kim Hee- ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.25

Homer Hulbert's Noble Life and Love for Korea, Re-illuminated by the Publication of the English Edition of 'What About KOREA?': The eventful life and dedicated love for Korea of Dr. Homer Bezaleel Hulbert (1863-1949), a figure deeply respected in both Korea ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.17

Book Title: The Person Who Reads the Forest: Book Title: The Person Who Reads the Forest This book portrays the journey of a plant taxonomist working at the Korea National Ba ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.10

Strategic Signaling Behind Parliamentary Brawls: A Comparative Analysis of Taiwan and Ukraine: Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - The parallels drawn between Taiwan and Ukraine, two vibrant democracies shadowed by authori ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.10

Astronomer Unveils New Timeframe for Van Gogh's 'Starry Night': Kim Jung-hyun's book, "The Astronomy That Discovered Van Gogh's Time," offers a fresh perspective on Van Gogh's iconic masterpiece ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25

Reading Gardens: Dreaming of a 'Garden for All' in a Gray City: In a gray city, encountering greenery is a rare treat. Trees that change their attire with each season and colorful flowers that b ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25

“I’m Okay Like This” – A Story of a Kitten Growing Through Anxiety: The heartwarming psychological picture book “I’m Okay Like This” (written by Yang Eun-joo & Yang Mi-hyang, i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.21

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