By Reporter Kayla lee Under the leadership of CEO Choi Dong-soon, Kyungbangwon Jukyeom (bamboo salt) has been dedicated to bamboo salt research and development for the past 30 years, establishing its bamboo salt factory in Shinori, Naktong-myeon, Sangju City in 1995. Throughout these years, he has remained committed to promoting national health by solely focusing on bamboo salt. ▲ CEO Choi Dong-soon of Kyungbangwon Jukyeom (Bamboo Salt) Unlike regular bamboo salt, which is made from sea salt and yellow clay bamboo through a nine-step process, CEO Choi Dong-soon patented a special burner for th
By Reporter Anna Kim JK System Co., Ltd. has been awarded the "2023 Consumer Satisfaction Award" for manufacturing and selling open-cell dust collectors optimized for air pollution. ▲ CEO Jang Sun-ho of JK System Co., Ltd. In an interview with the press at the 2023 Consumer Satisfaction Awards ceremony, CEO Jang Sun-ho stated, "The quality of the air is crucial in determining the quality of human life. Therefore, JK System's technology development team is making every effort to eliminate particulate matter, odors, and smoke that contribute to air pollution in various industries and industrial
By Shin Eun-seo, 4th-year ROTC student of the Department of Military Science, Dongshin University In June, we face the Day of the Volunteer Army on the 1st, Memorial Day on the 6th, Bongodong Battle Victory Day on the 7th, the Day of the Korean War on the 25th, the anniversary of the passing of Kim Gu on the 26th, the Month of Patriotism and Remembrance with the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong on the 29th. ▲ Shin Eun-seo It is a month to commemorate the fallen patriots and honor the spirits of our homeland, engraving their significance in our hearts. Among them, do you have a clear understanding o
By Jeong Bae Park, Director, MD, PhD Prof. Jaba Samushia, rector of Tbilisi State University, and CDA Kim Tong-yeop and ladies and gentlemen, esteemed professors and doctors. I am Jeong Bae Park, a cardiologist and clinician in Korea. I am very honored to have this wonderful opportunity to present to you on “a scientific journey exploring the interplay of wine and humanity”. I would like to begin by providing a clarification. While I am a cardiologist and consume alcohol regularly, I must emphasize that I am not an expert or specialist in the field of wine. With that said, allow me to share so
By Reporter Anna Kim On June 16, Lee Jong-hwan, chairman of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee of Seoul City Council, met with a 20-member delegation led by Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Regional Development Ivan Bartosch at the Seoul Tourism Plaza to share mutual interests in promoting sustainable tourism development. The meeting was held to strengthen mutual cooperation on tourism promotion between Seoul and the Czech Republic, and was attended by Gil Ki-yeon, CEO of the Seoul Tourism Organization, Ivan Bartos, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Regional Development o
By Reporter Kayla lee "Busan, with its beautiful natural environment and rich cultural heritage, has the necessary conditions to host the World Expo," said Jo Sumi, the No. 4 PR ambassador of the 2030 Busan Expo Promotion Committee. In a message of support for Busan Expo sent to the policy briefing, she praised the city's experience in successfully hosting international events such as the Asian Games and international film festivals and expressed confidence that "the generous inclusiveness of Busan citizens will be conveyed to guests from all over the world." "The International Expo is an oppo
By Reporter Anna Kim Trade, Industry and Energy 1st Vice Minister Jang Young-jin attended the Korea-Japan joint technology R&D project launching ceremony on June 14 in Seoul for strengthening both countries’ fine chemical technology competitiveness as bilateral economic and private sector exchanges are gaining momentum on the occasion of the Tokyo summit meeting in March. In the planning stages of this project, the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT) conducted a technology demand survey on fine chemical-related domestic institutes to narrow down the prospective areas
Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee l In Korea, there are five most frequently recommended brans of fried chickens and among them stands out BBQ Chicken. According to stories by Hyunki Kim of Creatrip, the most frequently recommended fried chickens include those of KFC (Korea Fried Chicken), Olive Chicken, BHC, Pelican, Nene Chicken, and KyoChon Chicken. Reports indicate that there are currently 87,000 fried chicken stores operating in Korea as of February 2019. Reports indicate that there are 44,000 subway locations and 37,000 McDonalds globally. There is a story behind how the fried chicken got popu
By Reporter Kayla lee Hyundai Motor today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on May 10 with two Korean government entities, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) and the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency (FIRA), in celebration of the 11th Marine Gardening Day. This public-private partnership includes expanding the sea forests in national coastal areas where sea deforestation is severe and conducting joint research to secure a quantitative database for international recognition of seaweed as part of the coastal blue carbon. Blue carbon ecosystems, one of the most promising climate c
By Reporter Kayla lee The Hanwha Business Group in Seoul announced on Aug. 8 that Hanhwa has nominated Kwon Hyuk-woong, president of Hanwha's support division, as the new CEO of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering on a promotion to the position of vice chairman. Former CEO Kim Jong-seo of the Hanwha Total Energy and former CEO Chung In-seop of Hanwha Energy were both nominated as members of the Board of Directors. Kwon is a KAIST graduate who has served as CEO of Hanwha Energy and Hanwha Total Energy. Since 2020, he has served as president of Hanwha Support Division, where he focused
By Reporter Kayla Lee Hyundai Motor will compete in the 2023 Nürburgring 24 Hours, the most gruelling automotive endurance race in the world, for the eighth consecutive year, seeking its third straight victory in the TCR class and first win in the VT2 class, the company said on May 3. As its name suggests, Nürburgring 24 Hours is a day-long annual touring car and GT racing event in Germany that takes place on a combination of tracks on a circuit that is affectionately known as the ‘Green Hell’. The nearly 25.4 km (15.8 mile) lap length allows more than 200 cars and over 700 drivers to particip
By Reporter Kayla lee K-food's popularity has been increasing day by day with 'Content Hallyu' on its back. Chicken is an indispensable food when discussing the popularity of K-food. From crispy fried chicken to seasoned chicken and chicken & beer. Korea's unique chicken food culture is dominating the world. Genesis BBQ, led by Chairman Yoon Hong-geun, is at the forefront of the "Chicken Hallyu." Starting with China in 2003, it has been operating 700 stores in 57 countries around the world in 19 years since it entered overseas markets, strengthening its position as a global restaurant bran
Diplomacy Journal 관리자 기자 | On April 19, CATL launched condensed battery, a cutting-edge battery technology at Auto Shanghai. With an energy density of up to 500Wh/kg, it can achieve high energy density and high level of safety at the same time in a creative manner, opening up a brand-new electrification scenario of passenger aircrafts. CATL can achieve mass production of condensed battery in a short period of time. To address the changes of the super high energy density materials resulting from electrochemical reactions, CATL's condensed battery leverages highly conductive biomimetic condensed
Editorial Writer Ms. Esi Han How often do you use maps in your daily life? Whether it's for finding your way around a new city, planning a road trip, or simply checking the weather forecast, maps play an essential role in helping us navigate and understand the world around us. A subway map is one of them. The prospect of starting a sudden trip can be daunting, but knowing that subway lines can get us to our destination on time brings a sense of comfort. At first glance, the complicated subway map can serve as a beacon of hope amidst the chaos of the journey. Maps that contain the maze of inter
Diplomacy Journal Lee Jung-Ha journalists The 50th Los Angeles Korean Festival for 2023 will be held on October 12th-15th in Los Angeles, CA. This is a festival which is organized by the Korean community in Los Angeles and participated by many people of various nationalities in the city of LA. The Los Angeles Korean Festival is considered a symbol of thriving Korean communities in the United States, widely known for hard work, honesty and love for their adopting country and people. ▲ Chairman Kim Jun-bae of the Organizing Committee of the Korean Festival in celebration of the 50th anniversary