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Eva Popiel of 'Global Talk Show' Becomes a Korean Citizen After 20 Years

SEOUL – Eva Popiel, the beloved television personality who first captured South Korean hearts on the hit KBS program Global Talk Show (Misuda), has officially become a citizen of the Republic of
Celebrating the 580th Anniversary of Hunminjeongeum’s Proclamation and the Centenary of Hangeul Day: Retracing the ‘Liaodong Path’ of Sin Suk-ju and Seong Sam-mun from 581 Years Ago

Dr. Kim Seul-Ong, Director of the Sejong Korean Language Culture Institute, to Undertake Field Exploration in Liaodong Following a Traditional Ceremony at Gwanghwamun on March 2 Tracing the ‘Cri

Former Minister Lee Chae-pil, the ‘Master of Employment and Labor Administration,’ to Hold Book Concert for Autobiographical Record The Pebble Thrown by Lee Chae-pil

Former Minister of Employment and Labor Lee Chae-pil, hailed as a living witness to Korea’s labor administration—having risen from a low-level civil servant to the head of the ministry&mda

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New Evidence Emerges in Case of Deceased Meteorologist Oh Yo-anna, Pointing to Workplace Harassment: Seoul, South Korea – The family of the late Oh Yo-anna, a beloved meteorologist for MBC, has released excerpts from her pers ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.19

Lee Jae-yong topped the list of Korean dividend income earners last year: According to the Leaders Index, a corporate analysis research institute, Lee Jae-yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics, received 3 ...; Desk 2025.02.19

Kim Riel, the Hanbok Designer for BTS, Passes Away at 32: Kim Riel, also known as Kim Jong-won, the CEO of the Hanbok brand "Rieul" and renowned for his work with the K-pop group BTS, has ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.18

Supreme Court Acquits Former Professor Accused of Defaming 'Comfort Women': Seoul, South Korea – The Supreme Court of South Korea has acquitted a former university professor accused of defaming the so ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.17

Gil Won-ok, Korean Comfort Woman and Women's Rights Activist, Dies at 97: Gil Won-ok, a Korean woman who was forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II, died on February 16 at ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.17

Kian84's Meaningful Act of Charity: 60 Million Won Donated to Children: On February 13th, a video titled "60 Million Won Donated to 60 Children, 1 Million Won Each" was uploaded to the 'Life84' channel, ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.02.15

Middle School Student's Heartfelt Letter to Education Superintendent Warms Hearts: A heartwarming story has emerged from Sabuk Middle School in Jeongseon, where a 15-year-old student studying traditional Korean mu ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.15

Senior Pension Benefits Increased in 2025: The National Pension Service Jeonju Wanju Branch (Director Jeong Jeong-chang) announced on the 10th that the maximum monthly payme ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.14

Cheonan City Invests 3.6 Billion Won to Support Foreign Residents and Multicultural Families: Cheonan City announced on February 10th that it will be promoting the "Support Project for Foreign Residents and Multicultural Fam ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.02.14

Beyond the Egg: Exploring High-Protein Food Alternatives: Protein is an essential nutrient that makes up muscles, cartilage, skin, and hair. It is crucial not only for weight management bu ...; Desk 2025.02.14

Senior Care Costs Surge in South Korea as Super-Aging Society Takes Hold: SEOUL – As South Korea rapidly transitions into a super-aging society, the financial burden of age-related illnesses is esca ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.14

Teacher and Poet Ha Song Wins 2024 Korea Yaein Literature Award: Jeonju, South Korea – Ha Song, a teacher, poet, and children's book author, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Korea Yaei ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.02.13

South Korea Sees Resurgence of 'Recession-Style Consumption' Amidst High Inflation: SEOUL – As high inflation and prolonged economic stagnation grip South Korea, a trend of "recession-style consumption" is ta ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.12

Gimhae City Launches Housing Renovation Support Program for Newlyweds: Gimhae, South Korea - Gimhae City has announced a new initiative to ease the financial burden on newlyweds by subsidizing home ren ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.11

Gyeongnam Institute Proposes Policy Directions to Support Leisure Activities for the Elderly: The Gyeongnam Institute (Director Oh Dong-ho) announced the publication of a brief titled "How to Support Senior Leisure in Gyeong ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2025.02.11

Study Shows Walking Speed Can Predict Prognosis in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A recent study has shown that walking speed can be a significant indicator of prognosis in patients with chronic heart failure. Th ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.11

Korean Cuisine Takes Center Stage in New Children's Books: For many Korean children, the rhythmic rolling of "gimbap" (seaweed rice roll) or the savory scent of sizzling kimchi pancakes is ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.11

Speed Dating Gains Popularity Among Young Koreans Seeking Romance: Seoul – In the fast-paced world of modern dating, speed dating is emerging as a popular option for young Koreans seeking rom ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.11

South Korea Grapples with Soaring Elderly Poverty Amidst Rapid Aging: SEOUL – Kim Young-soon, a 70-something office cleaner, embodies the harsh reality of South Korea's escalating elderly povert ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.11

Daehan Cable Donates Power Cables to LA for Wildfire Recovery: SEOUL, South Korea – Daehan Cable announced on February 10th that it has donated $100,000 (approximately 150 million KRW) wo ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.02.11