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Wed, July 24, 2024 | 03:23

ARDR Cooperative empowers female marriage immigrants through work

ARDR Cooperative empowers female marriage immigrants through work

While the number of female marriage immigrants has surged in Korea, they often face hurdles trying to engage in economic activities. ARDR Cooperative head Shin Seon-hwa said the entity provides work opportunities for female marriage immigrants in Korea, enriching their sense of empowerment and dignity through economic activity.

2024-07-22 10:19

Song Hye-kyo spotlights Korea's independence movement in Paris

Song Hye-kyo spotlights Korea's independence movement in Paris

In anticipation of the Summer Olympics in Paris, actor Song Hye-kyo and professor Seo Kyoung-duk, known for his efforts to promote Korea globally, have donated 10,000 copies of guides detailing Korea's independence movement against the 1910-45 Japanese occupation to further raise awareness about the history predating the establishment of the Republic of Korea.

2024-07-17 14:10

Father of eight honored for helping boost birthrate

Father of eight honored for helping boost birthrate

A father of eight from Jeongeup has been awarded a government honor on World Population Day, recognizing his unique approach to raising children and his extensive contributions to students in his community, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Sunday.

2024-07-15 07:45

Yoido Full Gospel Church pastor honored for tackling demographic issues

Yoido Full Gospel Church pastor honored for tackling demographic issues

Lee Young-hoon, senior pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church, was awarded a Moran Medal, the second-highest Order of Civil Merit, by the government for his contributions to addressing demographic issues facing Korean society, such as low birthrates and an aging population, the church said Thursday.

2024-07-12 14:03

Foreign-language newspaper guild marks 9th anniversary

Foreign-language newspaper guild marks 9th anniversary

The Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea (FNA) celebrated its ninth anniversary, Tuesday, recognizing contributors who have promoted information about Korea in various languages.

2024-07-09 16:42

2024 Seoul Summer Beach to open to public in Gwanghwamun Square later this month

2024 Seoul Summer Beach to open to public in Gwanghwamun Square later this month

A 40-meter-long swimming pool with two water slides will open to the public in Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul later this month, the city's tourism promotion agency said Monday.

2024-07-08 13:03

[INTERVIEW] 'Strong family values are bedrock of society,' says GPF chairperson

INTERVIEW'Strong family values are bedrock of society,' says GPF chairperson

MUNYONYO, Uganda — 'It's very simple. How do you deal with corruption? How do you deal with poverty? All the social sciences and studies addressing these issues reach the same conclusion: you have to build good families.'

2024-07-05 05:30

World Taekwondo awards FISU president honorary black belt

World Taekwondo awards FISU president honorary black belt

World Taekwondo (WT) President President Choue Chung-won awarded International University Sports Federation (FISU) President Leonz Eder an honorary eighth dan black belt certificate, Thursday, in recognition of his unwavering support for taekwondo in university sports. The presentation took place during Eder’s visit to the WT headquarters in Seoul.

2024-07-04 18:24

English learning platform Tella founder committed to enriching youth entrepreneurship

English learning platform Tella founder committed to enriching youth entrepreneurship

Jin Yu-ha, co-founder and CEO of Tella, an online chat-based English learning platform, said she is committed to enriching youth social entrepreneurship, Friday.

2024-07-04 08:24

Single and proud: YouTuber's viral embrace of solo life

Single and proud: YouTuber's viral embrace of solo life

Korea has declared its super-low birthrate a 'national emergency' and poured billions into encouraging citizens to marry and reproduce, but one YouTuber has found happiness and success promoting the opposite ideal.

2024-07-03 14:41

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