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'Comfort woman,' activist Gil Won-ok dies at 97

Gil Won-ok, a former sex slave for Japanese troops who campaigned to raise awareness of the World War II atrocity, died Sunday, the gender equality ministry said. She was 97.

Feb 16, 2025By Yonhap

'Comfort woman,' activist Gil Won-ok dies at 97

Actor Bae Yong-joon donates W3 bil. to Yonsei University Health System

Actor Bae Yong-joon donated 3 billion won ($2.08 million) to Yonsei University Health System to contribute to the treatment of low-income youth and infants.

Feb 16, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul

Actor Bae Yong-joon donates W3 bil. to Yonsei University Health System

80 years after death, China continues to misrepresent Korean patriotic poet Yun Dong-ju

On the 80th anniversary of his passing, Yun Dong-ju, a Korean poet and independence activist during Japan's 1910-45 occupation of Korea, is still being misrepresented by China as a Chinese national, Seo Kyoung-duk, who is dedicated to combating misinformation about Korean history, said on Sunday.

Feb 16, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul

80 years after death, China continues to misrepresent Korean patriotic poet Yun Dong-ju

Barbie Hsu, Taiwanese actor and wife of DJ Koo, dies at 48

Barbie Hsu, Taiwanese actor and wife of Korean singer DJ Koo, has died of influenza-triggered pneumonia. She was 48.

Feb 3, 2025By Park Han-sol

Barbie Hsu, Taiwanese actor and wife of DJ Koo, dies at 48

Hangeul museum to relocate artifacts following devastating fire

The National Hangeul Museum will relocate its entire collection of around 89,000 artifacts to the nearby National Museum of Korea, following a severe fire that engulfed the building’s third and fourth floors on Saturday.

Feb 2, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul

Hangeul museum to relocate artifacts following devastating fire

Goryeo-era Buddha statue, looted by Japan, returns home temporarily after 647 years

A Goryeo-era Buddha Statue, looted by Japanese pirates and later stolen by thieves and brought back to Korea, is set to make a temporary return to its original home.

Jan 24, 2025By Park Jin-hai

Goryeo-era Buddha statue, looted by Japan, returns home temporarily after 647 years

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Jan 24, 2025

Korean calligraphy elevated to intangible cultural heritage status

Korean calligraphy, which has evolved from a means of recording to a form of artistic expression using the Korean alphabet known as Hangeul, has been designated a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) said Thursday.

Jan 23, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul

Korean calligraphy elevated to intangible cultural heritage status

Korea’s No. 1 coin exchange invests in taekwondo poomsae prodigy

Upbit, Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has decided to sponsor Byun Jae-young, a teenage athlete dubbed a taekwondo poomsae prodigy, in a bid to contribute to the expansion of lesser-known sports.

Jan 23, 2025By Jun Ji-hye

Korea’s No. 1 coin exchange invests in taekwondo poomsae prodigy

KOFICE, AMFOC partner to boost Asian fashion, beauty

Park Chang-sik, left, president of the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), poses with Yang Eui-sik, chairman of the Asia Model Festival Organizing Committee (AMFOC) after signing an agreement to produce cultural content in the fashion and beauty sectors and revitalize the related industry at the latter’s office in Seoul, Tuesday. The KOFICE has been engaged in international cultural exchange and the promotion of Korean culture with the vision of being a network hub connecting Korea and the world through culture, while the AMFOC has been promoting Asian models and the fashion and beauty industry globally by organizing the Asia Model Festival. Through this collaboration, the two said they will strive to establish the festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, as Asia's leading cultural exchange platform. Courtesy of KOFICE