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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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South Africa Halts Controversial Mine Shutdown Amid Human Rights Concerns: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – A South African court has ordered the government to halt its operation to seal off a disused go ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.21

South Korea’s Tax Agency Clamps Down on Tax Evaders, Recovers Billions in Hidden Assets: SEOUL, South Korea – The National Tax Service (NTS) of South Korea has intensified its crackdown on tax evaders, recovering ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.21

LG Uplus Appoints New CEO to Drive AI Transformation: SEOUL, South Korea – LG Uplus has appointed Hong Beom-sik, the current head of LG Corporation's management strategy division ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.21

Former Samsung Display Researcher Indicted for Leaking Critical Technology to China: SEOUL, South Korea – A former Samsung Display researcher has been indicted on charges of stealing and leaking trade secrets ...; Desk 2024.11.21

Vietnam Proposes New Criteria to Identify Low-Income Workers for Skill Training: The Vietnamese Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has proposed new criteria to identify low-income workers a ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.20

Malaysian Nurses Protest Increased Working Hours: Nurses in Malaysia are up in arms over a government decision to increase their weekly working hours from 42 to 45. The new policy, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.20

Malaysia Grapples with Soaring Teenage Pregnancy Rates: Malaysia is facing a growing crisis of teenage pregnancy, with the issue sparking widespread concern among social welfare organiza ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.20

Indonesian Transgender Influencer Faces Backlash Over Umrah Pilgrimage: Isa Zega, a transgender influencer in Indonesia, has sparked widespread controversy after performing the Umrah pilgrimage as a wom ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.20

Paraguay's Youth Culture: A Digital Dialect: Asunción, Paraguay – The youth of Paraguay are shaping a unique linguistic landscape through the digital age, rapidly ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.20

Seo Ha-yan Returns to Social Media Amidst Husband Im Chang-jung's Cleared Charges: Seo Ha-yan, wife of South Korean singer Im Chang-jung, has resumed her social media activities nearly 10 months after going on hia ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.17

Popular Mukbang YouTuber Hibab Reveals Monthly Earnings: Hibab, a popular South Korean mukbang YouTuber with 1.65 million subscribers, has candidly revealed her monthly YouTube earnings d ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2024.11.17

A Chinese 'Spider Woman' Scales Sheer Cliffs Barehanded: Guizhou, China – A 43-year-old Chinese woman named Luo Dengpin has captured the world’s attention for her extraordinar ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Folding Boots: The Latest Trend Taking the Fashion World by Storm: A new boot style that was once a niche trend is now taking the fashion world by storm. Folding boots, also known as wide fold-over ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

Relics of Carlo Acutis, the 'Digital Apostle', Arrive in South Korea: Seoul, South Korea – The relics of Carlo Acutis, a young Italian computer prodigy who became known as the "digital apostle" ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

Walking 160 Minutes a Day Could Add Over 5 Years to Lifespan, Study Finds: A new study suggests that walking for at least 160 minutes daily could significantly increase a person's lifespan. Researchers fro ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Chef Jeong Ji-sun Reveals Plans to Keep His Son Out of the Family Business: Renowned chef Jeong Ji-sun has shared that he will not be passing down his culinary empire to his son. During a recent appearance ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

A Life Dedicated to Sound: Lee Kwang-il's Journey in High-End Audio: Seoul, South Korea - In an era dominated by wireless earbuds, Lee Kwang-il, the founder of Simon Audio Lab, is on a mission to rev ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's President, Named Among Time's 100 Most Influential People in Climate: Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Climate for 2024. ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

Argentina Strips Cristina Kirchner of Privilege Pension: The Argentine government has officially revoked the privileged pension of former President Cristina Kirchner and her late husband, ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Study Finds Metabolic Health, Not Just Weight, Key in Alzheimer's Prevention: Seoul, South Korea – A new study has revealed that maintaining a healthy metabolism, rather than simply focusing on weight, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.15