People & Events

Song Hye-kyo spotlights Korea's independence movement in Paris

In anticipation of the Summer Olympics in Paris, actor Song Hye-kyo and professor Seo Kyoung-duk, known for his efforts to promote Korea globally, have donated 10,000 copies of guides detailing Korea's independence movement against the 1910-45 Japanese occupation to further raise awareness about the history predating the establishment of the Republic of Korea.

Jul 17, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul

Song Hye-kyo spotlights Korea's independence movement in Paris

Father of eight honored for helping boost birthrate

A father of eight from Jeongeup has been awarded a government honor on World Population Day, recognizing his unique approach to raising children and his extensive contributions to students in his community, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Sunday.

Jul 15, 2024By Ko Dong-hwan

Father of eight honored for helping boost birthrate

Yoido Full Gospel Church pastor honored for tackling demographic issues

Lee Young-hoon, senior pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church, was awarded a Moran Medal, the second-highest Order of Civil Merit, by the government for his contributions to addressing demographic issues facing Korean society, such as low birthrates and an aging population, the church said Thursday.

Jul 12, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul

Yoido Full Gospel Church pastor honored for tackling demographic issues

Foreign-language newspaper guild marks 9th anniversary

The Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea (FNA) celebrated its ninth anniversary, Tuesday, recognizing contributors who have promoted information about Korea in various languages.

Jul 9, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul

Foreign-language newspaper guild marks 9th anniversary

2024 Seoul Summer Beach to open to public in Gwanghwamun Square later this month

A 40-meter-long swimming pool with two water slides will open to the public in Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul later this month, the city's tourism promotion agency said Monday.

Jul 8, 2024By Yonhap

2024 Seoul Summer Beach to open to public in Gwanghwamun Square later this month

INTERVIEW 'Strong family values are bedrock of society,' says GPF chairperson

MUNYONYO, Uganda — "It's very simple. How do you deal with corruption? How do you deal with poverty? All the social sciences and studies addressing these issues reach the same conclusion: you have to build good families."

Jul 5, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min

[INTERVIEW] 'Strong family values are bedrock of society,' says GPF chairperson

World Taekwondo awards FISU president honorary black belt

World Taekwondo (WT) President President Choue Chung-won awarded International University Sports Federation (FISU) President Leonz Eder an honorary eighth dan black belt certificate, Thursday, in recognition of his unwavering support for taekwondo in university sports. The presentation took place during Eder’s visit to the WT headquarters in Seoul.

Jul 4, 2024By Kang Seung-woo

World Taekwondo awards FISU president honorary black belt

English learning platform Tella founder committed to enriching youth entrepreneurship

Jin Yu-ha, co-founder and CEO of Tella, an online chat-based English learning platform, said she is committed to enriching youth social entrepreneurship, Friday.

Jul 4, 2024By Lee Kyung-min

English learning platform Tella founder committed to enriching youth entrepreneurship

Single and proud: YouTuber's viral embrace of solo life

Korea has declared its super-low birthrate a "national emergency" and poured billions into encouraging citizens to marry and reproduce, but one YouTuber has found happiness and success promoting the opposite ideal.

Jul 3, 2024By AFP

Single and proud: YouTuber's viral embrace of solo life

Uganda hosts first Inter-Religious Family Festival under theme of unity, peace

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Inter-Religious Family Festival 2024, an inaugural event hosted by the U.S.-based nonprofit organization Global Peace Foundation (GPF), successfully drew curtains with some 20,000 attendees at Uganda's Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Saturday.

Jul 3, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min

Uganda hosts first Inter-Religious Family Festival under theme of unity, peace

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