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Independence activists uncovered and honored
Koreans grow up hearing the names of independence activists like Yu Gwan-sun and An Jung-geun, but there are at least 1,000 other fighters, according to a man who single-handedly uncovered their records. “The work takes time, as the records that I…
Aug 24,2019
‘Japan’s action is designed to prevent Korea from rising’
There is a person whose ideas come true one by one. In all the policies recently announced by the government, traces of his arguments are discovered. Those arguments include the need to revive manufacturing businesses and alternatives to strengthen c…
Aug 23,2019
Statue to honor freedom fighter unveiled in Russia
A committee commemorating the 100th anniversary of Korean freedom fighter Choi Jae-hyung’s martyrdom held a ceremony and unveiled a bronze bust of the hero on Monday at Choi’s old house in Ussuriysk, Russia. Around 100 people attended the event, …
Aug 17,2019
Korean to lead WMO water resource division
Kim Hwi-rin will become the first Asian and the youngest woman to lead the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) Hydrological Forecasting and Water Resources Division starting Aug. 19. The WMO is a specialized agency of the UN dedicated to in…
Aug 17,2019
Korean gov’t acted like amateurs, had it coming with Japan
Gong Ro-myung, a former Korean minister of foreign affairs, criticized the Korean government for acting like amateurs, leading Korea-Japan relations to deteriorate catastrophically and hit rock bottom politically and economically. “To be hone…
Aug 16,2019
‘Autonomous private high schools are essential’
It’s not too late to withdraw the government’s plans to revoke private high school’s autonomy said Yoon Nam-hoon, chairman of the Korea Association of Private School Foundations, an organization that represents around 900 corporations of private elem…
Aug 10,2019
Actions speak louder than words in dealings with Japan
While there are many that speak of making Korea surpass Japan, not many put such patriotism into action. But Samyoung Chemical Honorary Chairman Lee Chong-hwan is the one whose actions speak louder than his words. Lee, 96, donated almost all of his a…
Aug 09,2019
Konkuk president wants students to ask ‘why?’
Min Sang-gi, president of Konkuk University (KU), went to Germany in the 80s when he was a young graduate student who was looking for something new. One thing that really challenged him was the classes centered on debates. He had to constantly ask…
Aug 03,2019
Researcher reveals BTS’ global success is down to its ARMY
Bangtan Boys, or BTS, have become the world’s most popular band. Some call them the next Beatles. Can anyone stop them? Nobody knows. But one thing is clear: BTS created a miracle and behind the miracle is the global fan club ARMY (Adorable Represent…
Aug 02,2019
Diplomats in Pyongyang in the 1950s
Special contribution by the Hungarian ambassador to mark the 30th anniversary of Korea-Hungary diplomatic ties Mozes Csoma The author is the ambassador of Hungary to Korea. Dr. Aladar Soveny (1914-80) may not be well kn…
July 29,2019
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