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Sun, November 18, 2018 | 13:15

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Blasphemy charge: Pakistani Christian woman off death row, freed from prison

A Pakistani Christian woman has been freed from prison after spending eight years on death row for “blasphemy.” This came after the Supreme Court overturned the conviction last week against Asia Bibi, 53, a mother of five, who was found guilty of the crime in 2010 over allegations she made derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad during a row with neighbors. She always d...

Religions | 2018-11-08 16:07

Outcry: China calls beloved Korean poet 'ethnic Korean-Chinese'

Yoon Dong-ju (1917-1945), one of Korea's most beloved poets, is widely known as a graduate of Yonhi College, now Yonsei University, in Seoul. But China is describing Yoon as one of the “ethnic Korean-Chinese,” or "China's Chaoxianzu (Joseonjok, in Korean)," in what can be seen as a wider move to incorporate Korean history as part of Chinese history.

Historic Visit | 2018-11-06 15:11

Wisdom from small Himalayan kingdom

Material success doesn't always guarantee happiness. In “Happiness Studies,” Koreans are late learners. They came to understand recently that the state of happiness is much more than monetary compensation and wealth is not a sole condition that can make people happy. The term happiness has created a buzz. Koreans began to take on happiness and search for small things that can...

Religions | 2018-10-30 17:09

More than half of Dutch 'not religious'

For the first time in the Netherlands' history, the number of Dutch who consider themselves “religious” is less those who don't, a survey shows. Citing Statistics Netherlands, local media reported Monday that 49 percent of Dutch aged 15 or older said they belong to a religious group; 51 percent said they are not religious.

Religions | 2018-10-23 13:37

Christians seek solace in prayer after Indonesia disasters

Christians dressed in their tidiest clothes flocked to Sunday sermons in the earthquake and tsunami damaged Indonesian city of Palu, hoping for answers to the double tragedy that inflicted deep trauma on their community.

Religions | 2018-10-07 17:29

Jogye Order has new leader amid rift

Ven. Wonhaeng was elected as new leader of the nation's largest Buddhist sect Jogye Order, Friday, to fill the leadership void following Seoljeong's resignation.

Religions | 2018-09-28 22:38

Three pathways in central Seoul officially named holy Catholic sites

Three historic Catholic locations in central Seoul will be officially authorized by the Vatican as new world Catholic pilgrimage destinations, the Catholic Church's Seoul archdiocese said Wednesday.

Religions | 2018-09-05 19:22

Pope Francis is facing calls to resign

Last March, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano dined on the outskirts of Rome at the home of a conservative Italian Catholic journalist. Over pasta, fish and white wine, the prelate poured out his concern for the future of the Roman Catholic Church.

Religions | 2018-08-31 09:20

Thousands of 'Moonies' marry in mass wedding [VIDEO]

On Monday, about 1,000 couples were married at a ceremony in Gapyeong, northeast of Seoul, while another 3,000 couples renewed vows. In all, 64 nationalities were represented.

Religions | 2018-08-28 13:45

Honoring female independence fighters underway

Most independence fighters Koreans remember today are men. However, there were many women who were forgotten.As Wednesday marks the 73rd anniversary of Korea's Liberation Day, some students and activists have launched a campaign to honor these forgotten heroes.

Historic Visit | 2018-08-14 16:58

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