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MOU with Uganda's Vision Group

 

Taegeukgi with Stars and Stripes

Culture Minsiter Park Bo-gyoon, sixth from right, and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul Joy Sakurai, fifth from right, cut the tape during the opening ceremony of "Journey Together," a special exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History in downtown Seoul, Thursday. The exhibit features some 185 artifacts showcasing the two countries' deep cooperation in diplomatic, defense, economic and cultural fields, including the "Denny Taegeukgi," the oldest remaining prototype of Korea's national flag named after Owen Denny, an American consul who served as a diplomatic adviser to King Gojong in the late 19th century. Yonhap

ETS, Digital Chosun upgrade TOEFL Practice Online (TPO) for Korean users

Rohit Sharma, Senior Vice President(SVP) of Global Higher Education and Workskills at ETS, left, poses with Kim Young-soo, CEO of Digital Chosun, to congratulate the media outlet’s launch of the TOEFL® Practice Online Platform, Tuesday. Courtesy of ETS KoreaBy Jeon Yae-woolIn an effort to offer valuable resources for test-takers, ETS, the creator of the TOEFL iBT test, has partnered with Digital Chosun, the distributor of TOEFL Practice Online (TPO) in Korea, to upgrade the online test preparation tool. TPO has long been the official practice tool that provides users with authentic past TOEFL test questions, scores and performance feedback. Starting from May 2, 2023, the tool has been updated to reflect the latest enhancements introduced for the TOEFL iBT test in July 2023.Digital Chosun operates an independent platform designed specifically for users in Korea. This localized approach ensures that the resources are better aligned with the preferences and requirements of local learners.Rohit Sharma, Senior Vice President(SVP) of Global Higher Education and Workskills at ETS,

Statue of Korea's first Catholic priest officially unveiled in Vatican

A statue of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, the first Korean-born Catholic priest, is unveiled at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 16. AP-YonhapA statue of Korea's first Catholic priest, St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon (1821-1846), was officially unveiled at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican during a Mass on Saturday, the anniversary of his martyrdom.The 3.8 meter-high marble statue was erected at a niche of St. Peter's Basilica, making it the first Asian saint's statue to be installed at the universal headquarters of the Catholic Church. Created by Korean sculptor Han Jin-sub, the statue wears a traditional Korean hat, called "gat," and a traditional men's outfit called "dopo" in Korean.Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy of the Holy See, blessed its installation in a Mass, which was attended by the members of the Korean Church delegation, including Bishop Mathias Ri Long-hoon and Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung. Kang Seung-kyoo, a senior presidential secretary for civil society, also attended the Mass in the capacity of President Yoon Suk Yeol's special envoy. "I

MOU with Pakistan's The Nation

The Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, top left, and Pakistan's The Nation Owner and Managing Director Rameeza Majid Nizami, display copies of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the promotion of cooperation between the two media outlets during an online signing ceremony, Wednesday. At the bottom left is Pakistan's Ambassador to Korea Nabeel Munir who helped connect the media outlets. At the bottom right is The Nation's Editor Salman Masood. Screenshot from online ceremony

Jeonju Sori Festival chief seeks 'renaissance of Korean traditional music'

Jeonju International Sori Festival Organizing Committee Chairman Lee Wang-jun / Courtesy of Jeonju International Sori Festival Organizing CommitteeBy Lee Hae-rinLee Wang-jun, the chairman of the Jeonju International Sori Festival Organizing Committee, aims to usher in a “renaissance of Korean traditional music” via an annual event that kicks off, Friday.“Amid the mounting global interest in Korean culture in the wake of the K-pop boom, it is the right time for the 'renaissance of Korean traditional music,'” Lee said during an interview with The Korea Times, Wednesday. “And the Jeonju International Sori Festival is the platform and engine that can drive the globalization of Korean traditional music.” Born and raised in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, Lee, who also chairs the Myongji Medical Foundation, has been a lifelong lover of both Korean and Western classic music. He started his three-year term as the festival's organizing committee chairman in March, with the goal of making the event more global. Since launching in 2001, the festival centering

12th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards

제12회 한국다문화청소년상

Hanbok fashion show in Jakarta celebrates Korea-Indonesia ties

An Indonesian model wears "hanbok," or traditional Korean attire, during the "Hanbok Wave" fashion show at Korea 360 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday. Courtesy of KCDFBy Kwon Mee-yoo"Hanbok" the traditional Korean garment took center stage in Jakarta last Friday, as the Korea Craft and Design Foundation (KCDF) showcased both its classic and contemporary interpretations in a fashion show.The fashion event, took place at Korea 360, a promotion center for Korean products at Lotte Shopping Avenue in Jakarta, Indonesia, showcasing the evolution of hanbok and marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Indonesia.Under the theme "Old Future," the show featured a variety of hanbok styles that spanned both traditional and modern interpretations. A total of 22 hanboks were presented, including 10 traditional pieces that captured the essence of Korean heritage, and 12 modern pieces that offered a fresh, contemporary twist on the classic attire.On the traditional side, the KCDF showcased reproduced hanboks inspired by garments from the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392) and the Jo

Woongjin multicultural radio broadcaster marks 15th anniversary

Woongjin Foundation Chairman Shin Hyon-ung, back row center, poses with other guests at a ceremony to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Multicultural Music Broadcasting station at the Korea Press Center, Seoul, Wednesday. Philippine Ambassador Maria Theresa Dizon-De Vega, back row sixth from left, and Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Vu Tung, back row sixth from right, also took part in the event. Courtesy of Woongjin FoundationBy Jeon Yae-woolThe Woongjin Foundation hosted a ceremony to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its Multicultural Music Broadcasting at the Korea Press Center, Wednesday.The foundation, headed by Shin Hyon-ung, former vice minister of culture, sports and tourism, was established by Woongjin Group ― chaired by Yoon Suk-keum ― with a focus on social service programs.The broadcaster provides radio programs in eight languages: Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Thai, Japanese, Mongolian, Arabic and Russian.The radio shows, staffed by native speakers of these languages, aim to bridge the cultural gap for foreign residents in Korea, such as marriage immigrants, migrant wo