JAK President: Journalists work hard with a warm heart and a cool mind to make truth known
SEOUL: The President of the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK) has highlighted the commitment of journalists to the truth despite the formidable challenges posed by the spread of COVID-19 and fake news. “Although we may have different genders, skin colors, and ideologies, we still share some commonalities. We, journalists, all work hard to make the […]
Korea’s PM hails journalists’ commitments in WJC 2020 opening remarks
SEOUL: World Journalists Conference 2020 (WJC 2020) got off to a flying start with Korea’s Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun expressing special support to journalists during the trying times of COVID-19 and sharing his hope that the international gathering will serve as a venue of wisdom to reaffirm the importance of journalism. The annual conference was […]
Bahrain to have diplomatic relations with Israel
MANAMA: Bahrain is set to become the second Gulf state after the United ARAB Emirates (UAE) to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. “President Donald J. Trump, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel today spoke and agreed to the establishment of […]
Will COVID-19 change South Korea’s Chuseok holidays?
SEOUL: Every autumn, Gu Mi-hoi gathers with her siblings and their families at her mother’s house to celebrate the Chuseok fall harvest holiday. They cook delicacies like “jeon” – meat, fish and vegetables dipped in flour and egg and fried – and enjoy traditional games like “yut nori” while munching on half-moon shaped “songpyeon” rice […]
Why volunteer for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial? National duty, serving humanity, says Bahraini volunteer
MANAMA: Whenever Jassim Amer went to the vast International Exhibition and Convention Centerin Manama, it was mainly for shopping or for admiring the impressive items displayed during Jewelry Arabia and other high-profile shows. However, this time, as he entered the high-ceilinged edifice, he felt he was on a patriotic duty in the service of his country and its people in particular and humanity in general. […]
Seoul’s virus-blocking bus stops highlighted at AJA meeting
SEOUL: For Peter Song, South Korea’s latest high-tech front in the battle against airborne viruses, fine dust, snow and rain is an expected step from a country that has leveraged technology successfully to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its people and residents. Korea has installed fortified bus shelters in the capital Seoul with temperature-checking […]
Mongolia’s museums offer free admission to people under 18
ULAANBAATAR: An order by Culture Minister S.Chuluun stated that all state-owned and local museums are to offer free entrance to children under the age of 18 starting from September 1. The move that covers permanent and temporary exhibition halls of all museums aims to encourage patriotism in the younger generation, promote traditional culture and customs […]
With ‘Dynamite,’ BTS becomes first South Korean artist to top Billboard Hot 100
WASHINGTON: BTS became the first South Korean artist to land at No. 1 on Billboard’s main singles chart in the United States on Monday. “BTS achieves its first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, as ‘Dynamite’ debuts at the summit,” Billboard reported Monday, one day before its chart will be refreshed. Previously, […]
BTS’ new single ‘Dynamite’ celebrates spirit of happiness, confidence in pandemic era
SEOUL: Sometimes a small slice of comforting, feel-good entertainment, whether it be music, television or film, can go a long way in dealing with stress and fatigue, especially now more than ever amidst the raging COVID-19 pandemic. And that’s exactly what global K-pop sensation BTS had in mind when preparing to bring out its latest […]
South Koreans celebrate Liberation Day 75th anniversary on Dakdo islets
DOKDO: Nearly 2,000 South Koreans have visited South Korea’s easternmost islets of Dokdo, located 220 kilometers east of the Korean Peninsula, as the country celebrated the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day. According to Yonhap news agency, six boats on Thursday carried the South Korean tourists who wanted to set foot on Dokdo soil to mark […]
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