2021 PIPFF Changes novel ‘Munyeodo’ to Musical Animation in 85 years
By Min Da-hye SEOUL: The 3rd Pyeong Chang International Peace Film Festival (PIPFF) raised its curtain on June 17, starting its journey for six days. The film shown at the opening-day ceremony was ‘Munyeodo,’ recreated by a Korean animation director Ahn Jae-hoon. In spite of the cloudy weather, all of the audience focused their attention […]
World celebrates World Oceans Day today
By the United Nations The Ocean: Life and livelihoods The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the […]
ECO-VILLAGES: A new yet prominent approach towards an ecologically sustainable environment
By Suchismita Ghoshal ABSTRACT : Despite today’s widespread reference to sustainability, initiatives are still quite limited. Ecovillages are communities that carry out an embodiment of sustainable practices and focus on inspiring society as models for alternative lifestyles. The goal of this paper is to analyze the meanings associated with these communities in the academic […]
Korea’s foreign ministry calls in Japanese diplomat over Dokdo claim on Tokyo Olympic map
SEOUL: Korea’s foreign ministry called in a senior Japanese diplomat Tuesday to lodge a protest after a map on the Tokyo Olympic website showed South Korea’s easternmost islets of Dokdo as part of Japanese territory. Lee Sang-ryeol, director-general for Asia and Pacific affairs, was expected to express regrets when he meets with Hirohisa Soma, deputy […]
COVID-19 developments, reports top AJA virtual meeting
SEOUL: The latest COVID-19 national developments and vaccination drives topped the agenda of the Asia Journalists Association (AJA) meeting. Held virtually, the meeting brought together members from Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Germany and Bahrain. The Korean team was reinforced by Dahye Min, Asia N Reporter, whose latest contribution to the Asia […]
Korean Buddhism played key role in Moon-Biden summit
By Dahye Min, Asia N Reporter SEOUL: “I’ve brought some pictures of First Lady Jill Biden when she visited Jinkwansa Temple in the mountains outside of Seoul in 2015.” President Moon said. South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who visited the United States for U.S.-South Korea Summit, surprised First Lady Jill Biden, wife of President Joe […]
Chungcheongnam-do, one of the richest provinces in South Korea
By Dr. Hassan Hamida Kiel, Germany CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO: During the Japanese occupation of the Korean Peninsula, the Chungcheongnam-do was known as “Chusei-nan” Province and since 1910. The name has changed when it became from after one of the eight provinces of South Korea, and this immediately after the division of the Korean Peninsula into two states […]
Success of JointStem Phase 3 Clinical Trial, world’s first adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cell treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee
-Successful data for the reduction of pain and the improvement of knee cartilage function in severe osteoarthritis (OA) patients with Kellgren and Lawrence (K-L) grade 3 -The outcome of Korean stem cell research and development of 16 years and the results of hard work including tens of millions of dollars in investment – A new […]
Think Tank 2022: Peaceful reunification of Korean Peninsula will lead to “explosive growth”
By Ziinine.A.Britshi Journalist at Malaysia World News (MWN) SOUTH KOREA: World leaders and experts with more than a million global participants have come together on May 9, 2021 for the launch of “Think Tank 2022” virtual rally that aims to promote the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula. Think Tank 2022 is a global multi-sector […]
Miss Singapore sends Stop Asian Hate message with Miss Universe costume
SINGAPORE: Miss Universe Singapore Bernadette Belle Ong has used the international platform to advocated against the spread of Asia hate. Bernadette posted a picture of herself on Instagram wearing a a long cape with the colurs of Singapore’s flag with the words: “Stop Asian Hate”. “What is the platform for if I can’t use it […]
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