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Thu, September 24, 2020 | 21:38

Ex-Miss Korea wins Buddhist prize

Ex-Miss Korea wins Buddhist prize

A former Miss Korea, Keum Na-na, won this year’s Buddhist Prize by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, along with three other participants, on Buddha’s Birthday, Wednesday. The Jogye Order noted Keum’s contributions to enhancing public awareness of Buddhism, by discussing how Buddhist teachings helped her through numerous media interviews, speeches and books.

Yoon Ja-young | 2017-05-04 14:44

'I want to spend my life striving for something that matters'

'I want to spend my life striving for something that matters'

Edward Cannon, president of Far East Broadcasting Corporation (FEBC)-US, came to Seoul with FEBC’s 80 board of directors from around the world to participate in the Christian broadcast’s annual International Council Conference. During the five day conference, which runs under the theme of “pressing on towards the goal” through Friday, at GLAD Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, particip...

Park Jin-hai | 2017-04-04 17:04

Religious leaders call for unity ahead of impeachment ruling

South Korea's major religious groups on Thursday urged the nation to respect the Constitutional Court's verdict, due on Friday, on the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye and stand united regardless of the outcome. The Constitutional Court will deliver its ruling on Park, who was impeached by parliament in December for allegedly letting her confidante meddle in state affai...

2017-03-09 17:10

No. of Koreans with Catholic priesthood reaches 6,000

More than 6,000 native Koreans have joined the Roman Catholic priesthood so far, according to local Catholic officials Tuesday.

Park Si-soo | 2017-01-10 18:23

More Koreans now non-believers, census shows

More Koreans now non-believers, census shows

More Koreans now non-believers, census shows

For the first time, more Koreans consider themselves non-believers than those who say they are believers, the latest census shows. Non-believers accounted for 56.1 percent of the population - 27.5 million - in the Statistics Korea 2015 Population and Housing Census.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2017-01-10 14:15

No. of Koreans with Catholic priesthood reaches 6,000

Culture ministry, Jogye Order to promote Buddhism overseas

The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism joined hands with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Wednesday, on invigorating overseas promotion of Korean Buddhism.

Yun Suh-young | 2016-12-07 16:54

Former PM urges Christians' efforts for unification

The missionary radio station Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Korea held a forum on the unification of Korea, Tuesday.

Park Jin-hai | 2016-10-26 17:08

Monks to promote Korean Buddhism in Paris

Representative Korean Buddhist monks, including Ja Seoung, executive chief of the Jogye Order, will visit Paris to promote Korean Buddhism in Europe.

Park Jin-hai | 2016-10-12 17:36

Pastor Kim leads morning prayer for UN

Pastor Kim leads morning prayer for UN

Rev. Kim Jang-hwan, chairman of the missionary radio station Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Korea, led a prayer service for the United Nations in New York, Tuesday.

Park Jin-hai | 2016-09-13 16:32

Billy Kim Show celebrates 600th episode

Billy Kim Show celebrates 600th episode

Rev. Billy Jang-hwan Kim’s longrunning talk show “Meet the People, Hear the Story” on the missionary radio station Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Korea, which has aired inspirational stories of ordinary people and interviews with former presidents and celebrities, will mark its 600th episode, Friday.

Park Jin-hai | 2016-08-23 17:08

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