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Global HUFS Prof. Kim Jin-ah named as UN Secretary-General's disarm…
By Lee Kap-soo Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) announced on Dec. 7 that Prof. Kim Jin-ah of the LD Department of the university has been appointed as a member of the UN Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters under the umbrella of UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The UN Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters, established by agreement of the UN General Assembly in 1978, consists of 15 ambassadors and civilian experts. Prof. Kim is the third South Korean and first civilian to be appointed to the member of the UN Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters. Beginning her term in January
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-08 15:16
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Arts-Culture Boogie Moli exhibition opens, representing young British ar…
By Kayla Lee Boogie Moli, better known as Boogie, is a contemporary street artist born in 1995 in Kinshasa, Congo. The exhibition is being held at Doonamjae Gallery (located at 45, Tehyeran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul) from January 5 to February 18, organized by Oasis Art, CEO of Sublime Kim Ho-jae and CEO of Cuba Art Sunter Cha Hyo-joon. Boogie and his family immigrated to England when he was 10 years old, and soon after, his passion for soccer led him to play in the streets with his friends. His talent was soon recognized, and in 2009, he played for Liverpool FC, before signing a professiona
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-08 11:36
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Global 80 countries likely to attend Future Minerals Forum Ministerial R…
By Kayla Lee The Future Minerals Forum's (FMF) Ministerial Roundtable, scheduled to take place on January 9, ahead of the third Forum, is expected to break records in terms of the number of participants, FMF has announced. As confirmed to date, more than 45 out of 80 countries will send ministerial representatives to participate in discussions with stakeholders at the meeting. In addition, 20 official international organizations, 30 non-governmental organizations, and 13 business associations will also participate. As the world's highest-level gathering on minerals, the Roundtable marks a hist
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-05 15:43
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Local 24-story Chinese cruise ship arrives in Jeju
By Kayla Lee The Adora Magic City, a 130,000-ton cruise ship built by China, arrived in Jeju for the first time on Dec. 28, 2023. The number of international cruise ships to and from Jeju in 2024, including this one, is expected to more than double after visiting Gangjeong Village about 80 times in 2023, raising expectations in the tourism industry. At around 11:30 a.m. on this day, Jeju Complex Tourism Port in Gangjeong-dong, Seogwipo City, was bustling with 2,600 passengers on the Adora Magic City, which arrived in Jeju from Shanghai, China, via Kagoshima, Japan. The passengers were immediat
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-05 14:51
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Local Ex-Chungbuk Police Chief Chung Yong-geun declares waiv…
By Lee Jon-young Former Chungbuk National Police Chief Chung Yong-geun (58), who is running for the 22nd general election for the People Power Party in Chungju, announced on Jan. 2 that he will give up the privilege of non-arrest of lawmakers. Chung said, "There are many privileges of lawmakers in Korea, and I will give them all up. I know better than anyone else the aspirations of citizens for a new politics." In a written pledge, Chung said, "I pledge before the people that if I am elected as a member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and a motion to arrest me is submitted du
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-05 13:17
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Global UN Security Council meets over Red Sea attacks
By Lee Jon-young The UN Security Council on Jan. 3 held its first open meeting on the continuing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, which are becoming an increasing threat to global trade and the stability of the entire region as the intense fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza continues, the UN News reported. At the meeting, UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari said, “No cause or grievance could justify continuing Houthi attacks against freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. All incidents originating in Houthi controlled areas must stop.” He encouraged “all c
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-04 16:53
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Global UN to keep rallying the world for peace, sustainable develop…
By Lee Kap-soo The following is the full-text of the New Year message delivered by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Dec. 28, 2023. -- Ed. 2023 has been a year of enormous suffering, violence, and climate chaos. Humanity is in pain. Our planet is in peril. 2023 is the hottest year on record. People are getting crushed by growing poverty and hunger. Wars are growing in number and ferocity. And trust is in short supply. But pointing fingers and pointing guns lead nowhere. Humanity is strongest when we stand together. 2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope. We must com
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-04 15:24
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Business Ilhwa Co. to export 200,000 cans of ‘Mc Col' to South Africa
By Lee Kap-soo Ilhwa Co. announced on Dec. 29 that it has signed a supply contract to export its barley carbonated beverage 'Mc Col' to South Africa. By signing a supply agreement with Trilion Cart, a local network group with many large affiliates in South Africa, Ilhwa will officially introduce Mc Col to the African market. The supply agreement totals 200,000 cans. Mc Col is Korea's leading longevity brand, launched in 1982. It is characterized by its cool and refreshing barley flavor. It has rich nutritional ingredients such as vitamins B1, B2, and vitamin C. It is currently exported to the
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-03 16:27
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Arts-Culture Seoul Tourism Organization launches Season 2 of Seoul L…
By Kayla Lee Seoul Tourism Organization (STO), led by CEO Gil Ki-yeon, has reorganized the Seoul Lantern Festival & Gwanghwamun Square Market into Season 2 for the New Year 2024. Season 2 will run from January 1 to 21. First of all, the Seoul Lantern Festival will add a media show for the New Year and conduct various experience programs. A projection mapping content 'New Year Media Show' will be held from 9:50 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day until the 21st in the White Hall, a 360-degree sphere representing the universe, wholeness, and earth. Various videos symbolizing the city, people, and natu
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-03 14:36
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Global IYF promotes mind training for youth in Uganda
By Lee Kap-soo The International Youth Fellowship (IYF), a non-governmental organization (NGO), announced on Jan. 3 that it will push for mind education for youth character development in Uganda, East Africa. IYF founder Rev. Park Ok-soo met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Kiruhura, Uganda, on Jan. 1 (local time) to exchange views on the introduction of mind education. Rev. Park introduced mind education from around the world and explained his plans to establish a mind education center, introduce mind education to public education in Uganda, and provide training for government offici
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-03 11:31
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Arts-Culture Nicky Seet to head Singapore Tourism Board's Korea office
By Lee Kap-soo Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced the appointment of Nicky Seet as the new head of its Korea office on Dec. 20. Nicky Seet will continue to lead strategic planning, marketing and promotional activities to make Singapore an attractive destination for Koreans, in line with the launch of Singapore Tourism Board's new global campaign, 'Made in Singapore'. She joined Singapore Tourism Board in 2015 as Senior Manager, Lifestyle Area Development, where she spearheaded the regeneration of Singapore's Orchard Road and supported various community activities. Orchard Road has recentl
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-02 16:19
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Business LG Chem holds the groundbreaking ceremony for its cathod…
By Lee Kap-soo LG Chem has commenced the construction of a cathode plant in the U.S., intending to establish a production hub for the global battery material market. The facility, located in Montgomery County, Clarksville, Tennessee, will locally produce cathode materials optimized for North American electric vehicles (EVs) and collaborate with key partners from development to supply chain. On December 20, LG Chem held the groundbreaking ceremony for its cathode plant in Tennessee. The event was attended by guests including Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, Senator Ma
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-02 14:20
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Business Korea and Gulf Cooperation Council conclude FTA deal
By Lee Kap-soo Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi concluded and signed the joint statement for the Korea-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on December 28 in Seoul. The Korea-GCC FTA is Korea’s 25th FTA (by concluded order), and the second FTA with an Arab country following the Korea-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) concluded in October. Trade Minister Ahn assessed, “Alongside the CEPA concluded with the UAE in October, this FTA signed with GCC is a major catalyst for the sprea
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-02 11:34
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Diplomacy "U.S.-ROK human relationship is fundamental for national sec…
By Lee Kap-soo U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg said on Dec. 27, "The people-to-people relationship between the United States and South Korea is the core foundation of our diplomacy, economic competitiveness, and national security." In his 2024 New Year message to the U.S.-ROK Alliance Foundation, Ambassador Goldberg said that this relationship is "a strong anchor for the friendship between our two countries." "As we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea alliance in 2023, I reflect on what we have accomplished," Goldberg said, citing President Yoon Suk-yeol's state vi
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-02 10:54
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Local President Yoon to prioritize people's livelihood and econo…
By Lee Kap-soo Delivering the New Year address to the nation, President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Jan. 1, 2024, "The center of all national affairs is the people. I will make the year of 2024 a year of civil recovery where the warmth of economic achievements and economic recovery reaches every corner of people's lives." President Yoon said in his address, which was broadcast live from the Yongsan presidential office on the morning of the same day, "I will go into the field of people's lives, listen to even the smallest voices, and promote true people's policies that change people's lives." Preside
- Lee 기자
- 2024-01-01 13:28
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Tajikistan and Green Climate Fund strengthen collaboration on climate action
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Int’l Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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“We will maximize national interests through practical diplomacy”
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WPAEOC donates 42 K-folk painting artworks to Busan Detention Center
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Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung elected as 21st President
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The 5th Korea+Sweden Young Design Award ceremony held in Seoul
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2025-06-05 16:34
Hyundai Motor participates in the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam
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2025-06-05 14:02
Italian Embassy celebrates 79th anniv. of proclamation of the Italian Republic
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2025-06-05 10:36
The 5th Korea+Sweden Young Design Award ceremony held in Seoul
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2025-06-04 16:36
WPAEOC donates 42 K-folk painting artworks to Busan Detention Center
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2025-06-04 14:32
Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung elected as 21st President
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