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G-Dragon donates $642,500 to teenagers in recovery through his antidrug charity

G-Dragon donated $642,500 to his own JusPeace Foundation to support teenagers recovering from alcoholism and launched his new highball series.

2025-06-13

Int'l peace forum kicks off on Jeju Island to discuss geopolitical challenges

An annual international peace forum kicked off on Korea's southern island of Jeju on Wednesday to discuss various geopolitical challenges, including the intensifying rivalry between the United States and China, its organizer said.

2025-05-28

Gyeonggi gov't launches flower delivery to 'comfort women' statues around the world

The Gyeonggi provincial government is launching a campaign to honor victims of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery, delivering flowers to Statues of Peace located around the world.

2025-05-22

Gangwon opens five new DMZ trails to visitors

Gangwon State has opened five themed DMZ Peace Trails, providing public access to historical and ecological sites along the inter-Korean border. Visitors can explore old battlegrounds and enjoy views while supporting economic growth in the region.

2025-04-18

Unification Church to defy order in Japan to dissolve with mass wedding

The Unification Church's Japan branch will hold mass wedding of 5,000 couples in a move it describes as a stand against religious oppression in the country.

2025-04-08

Gyeonggi to open full DMZ Peace Trail program from April 18

The Gyeonggi provincial government announced on Thursday that the themed routes of the “DMZ Peace Trail” will open in full on April 18. Visitors will be able to explore the many points of interest at South Korea's northernmost border regions.

2025-04-03

Ukraine ranks top arms buyer, South Korea slips into top 10 of sellers: Report

Ukraine became the world's largest arms importer over the past five years, while South Korea climbed into the ranks of the top 10 global arms exporters, according to a report released Monday.

2025-03-10

U.S. congressman proposes Korean Peninsula peace bill again

A U.S. congressman said Wednesday that he has introduced a bill again to call for a formal end to the 1950-53 Korean War and a binding agreement for peace on the Korean Peninsula.

2025-02-27

Keeping the peace: Economist Dominic Rohner's insights into reducing conflict on the world stage

Swiss economist Dominic Rohner's “The Peace Formula” (2024) offers an evidence-based synthesis of the reasons for war and solutions to reduce conflict risks and foster peace.

2025-02-25

Embassy of Turkmenistan holds diplomatic briefing on 'Year of Peace and Trust' initiative

The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Korea held a briefing Thursday on the framework for the “International Year of Peace and Trust,” based on the UN General Assembly resolution that the country initiated last September.

2025-02-20