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[Interview] Chairman David Cha of ‘Ethiopia Bet’: "Building a House (Bet) of Self-Reliance Beyond Simple Relief"

[SEOUL = Global Economic Times] "In Amharic, 'Bet' means 'Home.' What we aim to build is not just a physical structure, but a foundation for a life of dignity where people can st
Pope Leo XIV Slams ‘Handful of Tyrants’ for Ravaging the World Amid Tensions with Trump

BAMENDA, Cameroon – In a blistering critique that appears aimed directly at the White House, Pope Leo XIV warned on Thursday that a "handful of tyrants" are ravaging the globe, furth

Real-Life Hero of 'The Outlaws' Faces Trial: From Crime Fighter to Traffic Offender

SEOUL – The stark contrast between cinematic heroism and reality has come to light as a high-ranking police officer, known as the real-life inspiration for the "beast cop" Ma Seok-do

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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

Pneumonia: When to Suspect It's More Than Just a Cold: Pneumonia, which can be fatal if severe, can be difficult to distinguish from a cold in its early stages or when symptoms are mild ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.10

Kim Young-mi returns home after completing a 1,715.7km solo ski traverse of Antarctica: Youngone Outdoor's global outdoor brand, The North Face, announced on the 7th that mountaineer Kim Young-mi successfully completed ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.02.08

Woman Dies After Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain: Gateshead, UK – A 29-year-old woman from Gateshead, England, has died after receiving chiropractic treatment for neck pain. ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.02.07

Hokkaido's Icy Embrace: Experiencing the Finnish Tradition of Avanto in Japan: Finland, the land of a thousand lakes, is synonymous with saunas. 1 But nestled within this steamy tradition lies another, perhap ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.04

Lee Joo-eun, the 'Ppikki Ppikki Dance' Sensation, Moves to Taiwan's Professional Baseball League: Lee Joo-eun, the cheerleader who gained fame for her 'Ppikki Ppikki dance', has reportedly received a hefty contract as she moves ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.02

Violinist Shin Sung-hee to conclude her Beethoven Violin Sonata cycle: Violinist Shin Sung-hee will hold her final solo recital of the "Beethoven Violin Sonata Complete Series" on February 15th at the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.02

National Ballet of Korea promotes principal dancer: Cho Yeon-jae, a dancer with the National Ballet of Korea, has been promoted to principal dancer, the highest rank within the compa ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.02

Seoul's Young Adults Increasingly Living with Parents, Study Finds: SEOUL – A recent study by the Seoul Institute has revealed a growing trend among young adults in Seoul to live with their pa ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.31

Allegations of Workplace Harassment Against Late MBC Weather Caster Oh Yo-anna Spark Investigation: SEOUL – Allegations of workplace harassment against the late Oh Yo-anna, a beloved weather caster for MBC, have surfaced, pr ...; Desk 2025.01.31

Korean Ministry Mandates Weekly Remote Work for Pregnant Employees: Seoul, South Korea – In a move aimed at promoting work-life balance and supporting employees' well-being, the Ministry of Pe ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.31