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Tue, December 11, 2018 | 08:55

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Multicultural children show new direction for society

It was a record of a miserable struggle trying to flee an isolated island of poverty. It was a record of cold loneliness that neither the love of a warm family nor hard-earned financial stability could melt. It was a record of a broken heart hurt by prejudice, discrimination and ignorance. At the same time, however, it was a shout of stern determination promising to protect the flickers of hope for a better tomorrow. They were everywhere on this land. From the affluent city to a sterile environment in the countryside, they were striving to put down roots in the ground and bloom.

Multicultural Youth Award | 2018-11-23 12:59

10 students, 2 volunteer bodies win multicultural youth awards

Ten students and two volunteer groups were honored at the 7th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards, Thursday, for their achievements and exemplary deeds. The award ceremony was held at the Korea Press Center in Seoul and attended by some 100 people - the award winners, their family members and dignitaries such as Gender Equality and Family Minister Jin Sun-mee, Rep. Lee Jong-kul ...

Multicultural Youth Award | 2018-11-22 22:27

Witnesses of multicultural award winners [PHOTOS]

Witnesses of multicultural award winners [PHOTOS]

South Korean Gender Equality and Family Minister Jin Sun-mee applauds as she watches the awardees.

Multicultural Youth Award | 2018-11-22 22:21

10 students, 2 volunteer bodies win multicultural youth awards

Winners of 7th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Special awards

Hong Ye-seul, a sixth grader at Uijeongbu Singok Elementary School in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, has strong self-motivation for study and other activities.

Multicultural Youth Award | 2018-11-21 16:55

Breaking walls for other multicultural teens

Winners of 7th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Outstanding elementary school student

Kim Ye-won, 10, a fourth grader at Jaeun Elementary School in Sinan, South Jeolla Province, is a warm-hearted leader who tries to help friends who are going through hardship. She was the class president in the first semester.

Multicultural Youth Award | 2018-11-21 16:54

Breaking walls for other multicultural teens

Winners of 7th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Outstanding middle school student

Kim Tae-hee, a student at Buwon Girls' Middle School in Incheon, is a member of Rainbow Choir, a choir comprised of biracial children. She took part in the choir's performance at the United Nations General Assembly in 2016.

Multicultural Youth Award | 2018-11-21 16:53

Breaking walls for other multicultural teens

Winners of 7th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Outstanding high school student

Jung Da-eun, 18, is a student president of Geumnam High School in Hadong County, South Gyeongsang Province, where she has proven herself a good leader with smooth communication with fellow students. She formed a “communication department” to gather opinions from freshman and sophomore students and reflect on school policies

Multicultural Youth Award | 2018-11-21 16:52

Breaking walls for other multicultural teens

Winners of 7th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards - Outstanding volunteer group

Okcheon Elementary School in Haenam, South Jeolla Province, collaborates with different regions in Korea, other countries and global organizations to help biracial students develop their identity.

Multicultural Youth Award | 2018-11-21 16:51

Breaking walls for other multicultural teens

[7th Multicultural Youth Award] Congratulatory Speech by Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon

Welcome everyone. It's a pity I can only greet you through a video, First, I congratulate all the winners of this year's award. You, the winners, have something in common. You all have bright characters and are active participants. You also know how to share what you have with others. You are bilingual, speaking both your mother's and father's languages, and familiar with bot...

Multicultural Youth Award | 2018-11-21 14:14

Breaking walls for other multicultural teens

Breaking walls for other multicultural teens

Choi Nyeong-ju, 16, is an all-around A student at Buyeong Girls' High School in Yeosu, a small city on the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula. Her strongest subjects are math and Korean. As her mother is from Japan, she also helps out in Japanese class by fluently reading out dialogue passages with the teacher.

Multicultural Youth Award | 2018-11-21 13:42

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