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CICI announces 2024 Korea Image Awards recipients

The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) announced the winners of the 2024 Korea Image Awards, Monday. This year's event, marking the 20th anniversary of the awards, honors both local and international individuals and entities that have played a significant role in boosting Korea's reputation globally.

Dec 18, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
CICI announces 2024 Korea Image Awards recipients

60 years of Korea-Vatican ties

Bishop Matthias Ri Iong-hoon of Suwon, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK), presides over a mass commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Seoul and the Vatican at Myeongdong Cathedral in central Seoul, Monday. Pope Francis sent a message, read by Archbishop Fernando Duarte Barros Reis, acting Apostolic Nuncio to Korea, hoping that Korea and the Holy See would continue to develop friendly ties and work together for peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula. Courtesy of CBCK

Dec 12, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
60 years of Korea-Vatican ties

Digital Chosun Releases Enhanced TOEFL Practice Online (TPO)

Digital Chosun, the distributor of TOEFL Practice Online (TPO), has unveiled TPO Volume 72, the latest addition to its comprehensive set of practice tools for Korean students preparing for the TOEFL iBT test.As the official partner of ETS, Digital Chosun provides TOEFL test questions, scores and performance feedback, aligning closely with the enhanced TOEFL iBT test introduced on July 26.TPO allows users to experience the test format, question types and difficulty levels before taking the official exam, ensuring more effective and targeted preparation.To cater to the diverse needs of TOEFL test takers, Digital Chosun currently provides a total of nine TPO volumes. These volumes serve as a resource for those seeking more complete and thorough test preparations.Ahead of the upcoming winter break, Digital Chosun is extending a special offer to TOEFL iBT test takers. A limited number of 50 percent discount vouchers for TPO will be distributed over the next nine weeks.To participate, individuals can enter the event hosted on the official TOEFL blog on Naver. Winners will receive their vou

Dec 11, 2023By Jeon Yae-wool
Digital Chosun Releases Enhanced TOEFL Practice Online (TPO)

10th anniversary of Kimjang's UNESCO inscription

International students participate in Kimjang, or kimchi-making, at an event hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration at Korea House in central Seoul, Monday, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kimjang's inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Kimjang, a traditional Korean practice of preparing and sharing kimchi using cabbage, chili powder, salt and other ingredients, symbolizes the communal effort to prepare for winter. This cultural practice, embedded in Korea's identity, emphasizes living in harmony with nature. It was recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance in 2013. Yonhap

Dec 4, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
10th anniversary of Kimjang's UNESCO inscription

Park Sae-eun receives French order of merit

Ballet dancer Park Sae-eun, the first Asian principal dancer at the Paris Opera, has been honored with the French order of merit.

Dec 4, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Park Sae-eun receives French order of merit

Uncertainty lingers over Ven. Jaseung's death

The abrupt death of Ven. Jaseung, former Jogye Order head, has left many people in shock, given his life's aim of helping to spread Buddha's teachings.

Dec 3, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Uncertainty lingers over Ven. Jaseung's death

Korea Foundation showcases climate-conscious works at COP28 in Dubai

The Korea Foundation (KF) will host a Korean cultural event in Dubai, coinciding with the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). This event, running until Dec. 11 at the Dubai Expo City, showcases Korea's commitment to addressing climate change through innovative and engaging mediums.

Dec 3, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea Foundation showcases climate-conscious works at COP28 in Dubai

Gov't posthumously confers state medal on late Ven. Jaseung

The government on Saturday posthumously conferred a state medal on late Ven. Jaseung, a former leader of South Korea's largest Buddhist order, Jogye, in recognition of his decadeslong service in the Buddhist community.

Dec 2, 2023
Gov't posthumously confers state medal on late Ven. Jaseung

Death of Jogye Order heavyweight Ven. Jaseung shocks Buddhist world

Ven. Jaseung, a prominent former head of the Jogye Order, the largest Buddhist sect in Korea, passed away in a fire that occurred at a temple in Gyeonggi Province on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the country. He was 69.

Nov 30, 2023By Park Han-sol
Death of Jogye Order heavyweight Ven. Jaseung shocks Buddhist world
  • Late Ven. Jaseung's additional notes on last will found at his residence

Jogye Order says ex-leader Ven. Jaseung self-immolated

Ven. Jaseung, a former leader of Korea's largest Buddhist sect, the Jogye Order, immolated himself, the order said Thursday, after he was found dead in a temple fire a day earlier.

Nov 30, 2023
Jogye Order says ex-leader Ven. Jaseung self-immolated
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