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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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Entertainment
THF Asia to speed up humanitarian activities
By Seok-Jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association SEOUL: THF (Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation) Asia is set to further speed up its humanitarian activities in the Asian region this year. With the final approval of THF, whose headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland, THF Asia plans to establish its Asian branches, highly…
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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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Culture
Chinese-Kyrgyz TV series to be filmed in Kyrgyzstan
BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan and China are planning to shoot two series “The Far Wind of the Silk Road” and “Bishkek Love”. According to the Ministry of Culture, China is the initiator of the project, Kabar news agency reported. An agreement on the shooting of the series “The Far Wind of the…
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People
Cambodian athlete braves pounding rain to win hearts, admiration
PHNOM PENH: Bou Samnang did not win her race. In fact, she came last, six minutes behind the winner. However, Samnang won the hearts and minds of Cambodians and millions of other people for refusing to quit the race, even though its outcome was decided, and continued to brave the torrential rain…
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Culture
Spring and Poetry Festival held in Turkey
By Ashrad Aboul-Yazid President, Asia Journalists Association Istanbul: The first of the “International Spring and Poetry Festival”, organized under the leadership of Maltepe Municipality, was held in Maltepe, a district in Istanbul, on the northern shore of the Sea of Marmara. Turkish poets also took part in the festival where…
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Culture
Social media issues: Another influencer deported from Bali over offensive behavior
BALI: Local community members have called for a deeper understanding of their culture and a greater respect for its belief after another instagrammer was deported for taking nude pictures of herself under a sacred banyan tree. Luiza Kosykh, 40, said that she was not aware the tree was sacred. But…
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Society
GCS International Kyrgyzstan Chapter launched in ceremony in Bishkek
By Seok-Jae Kang, Vice President, Asia Journalists Association BISHKEK: A launching ceremony was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for the GCS International Kyrgyzstan Chapter on March 28, 2023. The ceremony, which took place at the Sport Complex Sun City in downtown Bishkek, was held shortly after the opening ceremony of the…
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