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Culture
Major media issues discussed at Shusha Global Media Forum
Group picture of the participants (Azernews) SHUSHA: Azerbaijan’s Global Media Forum on “New Media in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution” has called for greater awareness to tackle successfully disinformation and fake news. The forum was held in Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, as part of the Year…
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Politics
Gulf, Central Asia countries unlock huge partnership potential at Jeddah Summit
JEDDAH: Six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and five Central Asia (C5) countries have agreed to consolidate their political, security and economic ties during a special summit in the Red Sea resort of Jeddah. Leaders from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and the presidents of…
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Society
Opening of ‘Pocheon Korean Language Institute tailored to companies’
By Sang-ki Lee, Former Asia Journalists Association President POCHEON: The opening ceremony of the ‘Korean Language Institute tailored to companies’ will be held on the 24th (Sat) at 3:00 pm at the Pocheon Cultural Center in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do. KimYoo-soon, principal of Miracle OK Language School, said, “Like the vitality of…
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Politics
Congress of African Journalists magazine showcases Asian figures
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid President, Asia Journalists Association An interview with the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia Chief Dr. Jewel Howard Taylor and an article on the Raphael Clinic in Korea are featured in the latest edition of Congress of African Journalists magazine. The exclusive interview “Changing Lives and…
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Culture
In its 33rd edition, Medellin International Poetry Festival promises multiple international events
MEDELLIN: The Medellin International Poetry Festival will be launched with a virtual program (July 1-7, 2023). On Saturday July 1, 7:00 p.m. Valerio Magrelli (Italy), Sunday July 2, 7:00 p.m. Nuno Júdice (Portugal), Monday July 3, 7:00 p.m. Etenat Awol (Ethiopia), Paul Liam (Nigeria), Tuesday July 4, 7:00 p.m. Horacio Benavides…
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Culture
The Weight of Light
By Pooneh Nedai – IRAN TEHRAN: When light gains weight in darkness, I am following myself, Or more precisely, I am following that piece of me, That was lost in the darkness of minds. What is a mirror? What’s the secret of reflecting light In the parallel to clocks? When light…
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Culture
Call for world poetry actions on July 13
By World Poetry Movement, Medellin, Colombia MEDELLIN: The poets who are part of The World Poetry Movement, the WPM continental and national coordinations, are preparing for the first historic Congress of the World Poetry Movement set to commence on July 13, 2023 in Medellin. WPM exends an invitation to the…
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Culture
Crying Pansori
By Master Singer Bae Il-dong, Honorary Ambassador of ‘Suncheon International Garden Expo’ SUNCHEON: Suncheon is my hometown Even if you just hear the word ‘Suncheon’ A broken heart Will jump up The floating body is a clown To the world’s best country, Heavenly Love, in one direction It’s been 20…
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Society
World’s first printed book with metallic letters displayed in Serbia
By Dr. Ana Stjelja BELGRADE: The world’s first printed book with metallic letters was displayed in Adligat thanks to the embassy of South Korea. In 1374, the Buddhist monk Baegun compiled the book “Gikji Simce Yodjol” (Anthology of Zen Teachings of Great Buddhist Monks) in South Korea to present the…
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Business
Saudi Arabia seeks to attract 55,000 Korean tourists as it boosts worldwide awareness of its tourism opportunities
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is planning to quintuple this year the number of visitors from South Korea to the kingdom. In 2022, around 11,000 South Koreans visited Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi plan is to increase the number to 55,000 in 2023. Direct flights from the capital Riyadh to Seoul are…
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