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Local In the heat of summer, we are stronger
By Ko Seul-ji, Army Officer Candidate of the Department of Military Science, Dongshin University In 1910, after stripping us of our sovereignty, Japan installed the Japanese Government-General of Korea and suppressed our people. In the sweltering heat of August 2023, most college students spend their vacations traveling or self-developing, but as a military officer candidate, I spent four weeks completing summer combat leader training. Before the training, I honestly wanted to play more and spend more time with my friends and family, but after this summer training, I learned and gained a lot,
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- 2023-12-27 19:28
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Local President Yoon and First Lady make a surprise visit to multi-child family event
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee paid a surprise visit to a multi-child family invitation event held at the fountain in the Yongsan Children's Garden on Aug. 26. Children playing in the fountain gathered around the presidential couple to greet them as they arrived. Dressed in matching Cheonan naval patrol ship, the presidential couple took commemorative photos with each child, asking how old they were and whether they enjoyed playing in the water. At the fountain, the children had fun playing games such as spinning hula hoops, imitating idol dances, and flip
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- 2023-12-27 19:27
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Local Peruvian training ship BAP ‘Union’ visits Korea during its first world voyage
By Kim Ji-eun In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Peru and Korea, the Peruvian training ship BAP "Union" will visit Korea from Sept. 10 to 14 as part of its first world voyage. During the same period, the Union ship will dock at the "Busan International Cruise Terminal." The BAP Union, a symbolic vessel of the Peruvian Navy, aims to train marine cadets who will later become naval officers in Peru. To this end, the Union ship sails for 10 months and as Peru's mobile embassy, it visits major ports of Peru’s partners and friendly countries. This year marks Per
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- 2023-12-27 19:27
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Business KGCCI holds half-year economic outlook 2023
By Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann), in cooperation with the Gyeonggi Free Economic Zone Authority (GGFEZ), held the KGCCI Half-Year Economic Outlook 2023 on August 30 at Four Seasons Hotel. The event, organized to provide exclusive insights into the developments of Korean-German business relations in these challenging times, drew the participation of more than 80 key officials and experts from Korean and German companies and institutions. Speakers included German Ambassador-designate to Korea Georg Schmidt, Dr. Young
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- 2023-12-27 19:26
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Arts-Culture Exhibition by Hwang Seo-hyeon, a mid-career artist representing Korea of this era
Reporter Lee Jeong-ha's special series Nature is the subject of Hwang Seo-hyeon's deepest interest, and her recent pictorial explorations of nature as a motif can be seen as an interest in cosmic life and a journey into the contemporary possibilities of bioaesthetics. Using her own unique materials and compositions, the smearing of dyes and the texture of natural objects, the artist extracts the intrinsic beauty inherent in the associations of various expressions of nature based on the most Korean sensibilities, and in order to express the pulsating form of life, she induces the color of the c
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- 2023-12-27 19:25
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Arts-Culture The 26th World Peace Art Exhibition ends with a great success
By Kim Ji-eun The 26th World Peace Art Exhibition concluded its first phase with a total of 350 works on display from August 23-28, 2023, at the Maru Art Center Underground Special Hall in Insadong, Seoul. ▲ "Iris II" by Artist Jung Ji-ah (Grand Prize Winner, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award) The World Peace Art Exhibition, which is celebrating its 26th edition this year, is positioned as a unique art event that can flexibly develop discourses on the environment, ecology, life, civilization, society, science, and thought based on its unique environment. The 26th World Peace Art Pr
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- 2023-12-27 19:23
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Business Jason Wong says, “We will provide high-quality service for Korean firms to grow stronger in U.S. market”
By Yang Ryeo-jin KVAC officially held a ceremony to strike a bell at the Nasdaq exchange on August 15, 2023 US time. Among the guests attending the bell ceremony were Jason Wong, founder of KVAC Company, Huang Jiajun (Kenneth Wong), CEO of KVAC Company, the KVAC management team, the American General Business Association delegation, and many partners. At the bell ringing ceremony, KVAC Company CEO Kenneth Wong spoke on stage in anticipation of the company's future and bright prospects. The price of KVAC is $10 per share (one common share and one preemptive right), and the fundraising amount is
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- 2023-12-27 19:23
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Diplomacy The full-text of the joint statement of Korea, the U.S. and Japan
By Lee Kap-soo We, the leaders of Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United States, convened at Camp David to inaugurate a new era of trilateral partnership. We do so at a time of unparalleled opportunity for our countries and our citizens, and at a hinge point of history, when geopolitical competition, the climate crisis, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and nuclear provocations test us. This is a moment that requires unity and coordinated action from true partners, and it is a moment we intend to meet, together. Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States are dete
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- 2023-12-27 19:21
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Local President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasizes sound fiscal stance
By Lee Kap-soo President Yoon Suk-yeol said, "We need to continue our sound fiscal stance to safeguard external confidence and ensure price stability." Presiding over a cabinet meeting on Aug. 29, Yoon said, "The total expenditure for next year is 656.9 trillion won, the lowest increase of 2.8 percent since 2005. We have resolutely rejected the 'fiscal universalism' that the previous government was hooked on, and have firmly shifted to a sound fiscal stance." Specifically, "the budget for political subsidies and the budget for interest cartels were drastically cut, and a total of KRW 23 trilli
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- 2023-12-27 19:21
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Local My view on national security as an army officer candidate
Contributed by Park Do-hyun, army officer candidate, the Department of Military Science, Dongshin University I have examined the important role of army officer candidates for the security of the Republic of Korea and explored the multifaceted nature of security challenges, including military, political, economic, and technological aspects facing the country. I have also provided insights into the direction that should be considered for our professional development to effectively contribute to national security as aspiring officer candidates. South Korea stands at a geopolitical crossroads, fac
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- 2023-12-27 19:20
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Local President Yoon calls for thorough preparation and rapid response to maritime accidents
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol attended the 70th anniversary of the Korea Coast Guard Day ceremony at the Araseohae Gap Gate in Incheon, Korea, on Aug. 28 and encouraged the Korean Coast Guard, which has been doing its best to protect maritime sovereignty and national security for the past 70 years. Prior to the ceremony, the President visited the Gyeongin Port Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), where he was briefed on the status of the VTS and the Ara Waterway, and encouraged the workers, saying, "You are doing a great job." The President also held video calls with Captain Lee Ki-bong of
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- 2023-12-27 19:20
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Diplomacy President Yoon holds a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was visiting Camp David to attend the Korea-U.S.-Japan summit, held a Korea-Japan summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for about 20 minutes on August 18 local time. During all of the talks, Kishida offered condolences to the passing of President Yoon's father, a message of consolation for the damage caused by heavy rains this summer, and the President thanked him. The two leaders welcomed the Korea-Japan summit, which will be a milestone in the development of cooperation between South Korea, the U.S. and Japan, and evaluated that coope
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- 2023-12-27 19:19
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Diplomacy Korea, Rwanda sign MOU on political consultations to strengthen strategic dialogue
By Kim Ji-eun Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin, who was on a trip to Africa, visited Rwanda from August 11 to 12 and met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda Vincent Biruta on August 12. In the meeting, the two sides extensively discussed a range of issues, including bilateral relations, enhancing substantive cooperation, regional affairs, and ways to cooperate in the international arena. First, the two Foreign Ministers appreciated that the Korea-Rwanda relations have been strengthened, mainly in development cooperation, for the past 60 years since the
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- 2023-12-27 19:18
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Diplomacy U.S. Amb. Goldberg says, “South Korea and the U.S. are consistent in dealing with the Fukushima issue”
By Lee Kap-soo Regarding the discharge of Fukushima contaminated water, Philip Goldberg, the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, said, "The positions of Korea and the United States are consistent. We think Japan has followed the scientific process that is accepted around the world in discharging Fukushima contaminated water, and we are satisfied with it. It will be released over the next 30 years.” Holding a press conference on the Korea-U.S. summit at the embassy's residence in Jongno-gu, Seoul on Aug. 23, Ambassador Goldberg said, "I don't mean to ignore pending issues between Korea and Japan, s
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- 2023-12-27 19:18
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Diplomacy President Yoon holds a summit with U.S. President Biden at Camp David
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol held a summit with U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. at Camp David, Maryland, on the morning of August 18, local time, to discuss ways to strengthen the Korea-U.S. alliance and global issues. The South Korea-U.S. summit was held in about four months following President Yoon's state visit to the U.S. in April. President Yoon said he was deeply moved to have a meeting with President Biden at Camp David, which is important in modern diplomatic history, and today's meeting shows that the Korea-U.S. alliance is leaping into a just alliance for world freedom
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- 2023-12-27 19:18
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A cultural program featuring Shashmaqom, a Tajik cultural gem, held in Paris
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[Publisher Column] “A new beginning: A government that leaps forward together with the people”
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President Lee Jae-myung holds summits with South African and Australian leaders
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Almaty of Kazakhstan gains recognition at Seoul International Tourism Fair
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KDHC CEO Chung meets with Kyrgyz Ambassador Aida Ismailova
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Peruvian Embassy and HARI celebrate the International Potato Day on May 30
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“Turkmenistan is home to a wealth of stunning natural landmarks”
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President Lee Jae-myung holds summits with South African and Australian leaders
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Gyeongsangnam-do signs a pact with Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
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President Lee Jae-myung to leave for G7 summit in Canada
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A special Yoga event to be held at Nami Island on June 28
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