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Trot singer, professor promote film 'Arirang' to mark Independence Movement Day

Trot singer Song Ga-in and Seo Kyung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University and activist known for promoting Korea overseas, have joined hands to promote the 1926 movie, "Arirang" and its creator Na Woon-gyu, in celebration of the country's March 1 Independence Movement Day.

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Seoul to launch balloon ride, allowing passengers to view scenery at 150 meters altitude

The Seoul city government plans to launch a helium balloon ride in the city's western Yeouido district in June, allowing passengers to view the capital's scenery at a 150-meter altitude, officials said Wednesday.

Ban Ki-moon documentary premieres

Ban Ki-moon, right, former U.N. secretary-general, gifts his memoir "Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World" to an audience member during the world premiere of a documentary film on his life at the Allianz Forum in Berlin, Sunday (local time). "The Quiet Diplomat," which follows the journey of Ban from his childhood during the 1950-53 Korean War and his meeting with former U.S. President John F. Kennedy as a teenager to his 10-year tenure as the first Korean to serve as U.N. secretary-general, was unveiled during the World Forum hosted by the Cinema for Peace Foundation. U.S. President Joe Biden sent a congratulatory letter, describing Ban and Hillary Clinton's receiving of the Cinema for Peace Award as "a testament to (their) lifelong commitment to democracy and peace throughout the world." Yonhap

ETS releases TOEFL® TestReady™ to offer innovative exam prep options

Educational Testing Service (ETS) has launched TOEFL® TestReady™, an innovative test preparation platform that can change how learners get ready for the TOEFL iBT® test, the world's largest private educational testing and assessment organization said in a statement.

CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Lee given Abu Dhabi Festival Award

CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Lee Mie-kyung has won the 2024 Abu Dhabi Festival Award for her outstanding lifetime dedication to art and culture, the group's media and entertainment arm said Monday.

N. Korean refugee content creators seek new narrative in US

A group of YouTubers originally from North Korea — who now live in South Korea — set out on a trip to the United States to inspire and be inspired by Americans, who share their concerns regarding the human rights violations in the reclusive and repressive country.

Seoul Fashion Week to kick off next week with NewJeans as show ambassadors

Seoul Fashion Week, Korea's biggest biannual fashion show, will kick off next week for a five-day run to showcase 21 Korean fashion houses, officials said Monday.

Restaurateur Paik Jong-won's company to advise military to improve dining operations

The company of famed food entrepreneur Paik Jong-won on Friday signed an initial agreement with the defense ministry to offer advice to improve dining operations amid efforts to enhance troop living conditions.

Madagascan woman regains smile after Korean medical team removes facial tumor

A Madagascan woman who developed a tumor that covered her face and caused vision problems has a new lease on life thanks to the treatment she received from a Korean medical team.