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Author Shin Kyung-ae publishes 'Entertainers,' a practical guide for aspiring artists
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Korea-Kazakhstan Cultural Exchange Exhibition opened, marking 32nd anniv. of diplomatic relations
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Foreign Minister Cho meets with Josep Borrell, the EU representative for foreign affairs
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for protecting Gaza journalists
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President Yoon receives delegates from 5 Central Asian countries
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Author Shin Kyung-ae publishes 'Entertainers,' a practical guide for aspiring artists
A practical guide for aspiring entertainers
By UN Journal Kayla Lee Author Shin Kyung-ae, whose novel Strange Albergue tells the story of finding answers to life's problems through fantasy techniques, has now published an art practical book on the theme of celebrities. The Entertainer is a textbook and guidebook for those who dream of becoming an entertainer, and it seriously deals with the reality of the entertainment industry, problems, and social concerns from the perspective of a parent. In particular, this book is expected to be a guide that combines both fun and practicality, as many people dream of becoming an entertainer, but there is no systematic guidebook for this. (About the author) A person who worries and loves not only her own children but also the children of others. A person who has experienced the best of various performances and cultural life since childhood and has a heart for the backstage life of entertainers, not just their glamorous lives. One day, a wise man said to her, “The cup of coffee you drink is the people's daily food. What have you done for the people?” and she felt very ashamed. Now that she has grown up as an intellectual and opened her eyes to society, she looks at the entertainment industry with a parental heart. Proclaiming that “the future is the era of entertainers,” this book presents the ultimate value of outstanding entertainers, reveals the glimmer of hope in the era of million celebrity wannabes, and reveals the key to a sustainable life as an entertainer to artists at the peak of their careers. A person who studies entertainment in this era, and serves as a guide to finding solutions. (Publisher's Book Review) A guide to entertainers’ role and character in this era In the rapidly changing digital age, “celebrities” have become more than just celebrities, but important figures who shape society's values and culture. However, recent issues faced by celebrities have shown that public attention alone is not enough to achieve true success and respect. This book emphasizes that the success of celebrities depends not only on their popularity or appearance, but also on their mature character, responsibility, and the “one-team” spirit of growing together. Through this book, we hope to showcase the importance of character education in the arts and culture industry and the role that entertainers can play in positively impacting society. The Entertainers is not only for aspiring entertainers, but also for the current cultural and artistic industries and society as a whole, and will inspire everyone who is thinking about solutions for a new era.
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“Welcome to the New Year”, a special exhibition of New Year's paintings (Sehwa) to be held
Appointment of 12 steering committee members for the Sehwa Exhibition 'Byeoksachobok 辟邪招福'
UNJournal Jon Lee | A special exhibition of New Year's paintings (Sehwa), traditional paintings to ward off evil spirits and wish for good fortune, “Welcome to the New Year” (Byeoksachobok 辟邪招福) will be held at the Museum of Korean Art in Insa-dong, Seoul. The exhibition is co-hosted by the monthly K-Folk Painting and Diplomacy Journal, the World Peace Art Exhibition Organizing Committee, and the K-Folk Painting Research Institute, and is supported by the UN Journal, Citizen Administration Newspaper, K-Culture, Korea Culture, Damwha Cultural Foundation, K-Culture Promotion Foundation, World Culture Promotion Foundation, and the Korean Masters Association. Sehwa is a traditional folk paintingthat commemorates the beginning of the new year and is hung on the gate or door of each home to ward off bad luck and bring good fortune. The exhibition will showcase the colorful symbolism and beauty of these paintings for free. These traditional folk tales, which date back to the Joseon Dynasty, symbolize peace and prosperity through the use of chickens, tigers, peaches, and fish. Sehwa is not just a decoration, but also has a magical meaning, symbolizing the people's wishes and hopes for the new year. The exhibition is scheduled to run from January 1-7, 2025, at the 420-square-meter Korea Art Museum on the second floor, and all the works will be simultaneously displayed on the websites of eight newspapers. Artists interested in participating can submit their works from November 5 to 10, 2024, and 200 works will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. “We are continuing to hold international cultural exchange events in cooperation with foreign embassies in Korea to promote Korean culture and sentiment through traditional Korean folk paintings, especially Sehwa,” said Lee Jon-young, publisher of K-Folk Painting. Through this exhibition, many visitors will be able to feel the warmth of Korea's traditional spirit and wish for a peaceful and happy year ahead. 'Sewhwa' is an exhibition of paintings with the meaning of 'Byeoksachobok 辟邪招福,' which means 'to defeat evil and invite and pray for blessings'. The steering committee was chaired by Prof. Lee Mi-hyung, and 11 artists, including Kang Kyung-hee, Ko Mi-kyung, Ha Mi-sook, Lee Ji-young, Noh Ji-young, Lee Kyung-ah, Woo Hyun-jin, Kim Eun-mi, Kim Na-eun, Lee Myeong-soon, and Heo Bo-kyung, received letters of appointment as steering committee members. How to apply / www.webhard.co.kr [ID: wbstf / PW: 5114 / Submit to the 2025 Sehwa Exhibition folder on your web hard drive
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for protecting Gaza journalists
His remarks made in a message sent to the UN International Media Seminar on Peace
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo "The Israeli army’s killing of journalists in Gaza is “unacceptable”, calling for their protection from the genocide committing in the Gaza Strip," said United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. His remarks were made in a message sent to the UN International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East 2024 held at the UN office in Geneva on Nov. 1. He stated that the war on Gaza completed its first year last month and that this symposium is being held under “profoundly difficult circumstances” due to the violations extending to Lebanon. The secretary-general pointed out that the deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the Israeli military operations, the construction of settlements and the increasing intensity of settler attacks continue to weaken the possibility of reaching a two-state solution. Guterres also criticised the continued Israeli ban preventing international journalists from entering Gaza, noting that journalists in Gaza: “Have been killed at a level unseen in any conflict.” He shared that journalists covering developments in the occupied West Bank were also killed or injured by the Israeli army. The UN secretary-general called for the protection of journalists and renewed his call for an end to the Israeli attacks and occupation: “It is high time for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon with the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, the effective delivery of humanitarian aid, and irreversible progress to a two-state solution.” After clashes with factions in Lebanon, including Hezbollah, beginning after Israel launched a genocidal war on the Gaza Strip on 7 October, 2023, killing and wounding more than 145,000 Palestinians, Tel Aviv expanded the scope of the genocide since 23 September to most areas in Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, through air strikes, and also began a ground invasion in the south. The aggression on Lebanon resulted in the killing of 2,865 and the wounding of 13,047, including a large number of women and children, in addition to about 1,400,000 displaced persons. Most of the victims and displaced persons were recorded after 23 September, according to Anadolu Agency’s monitoring of the latest official Lebanese data announced Thursday evening. Tel Aviv continues to commit its massacres, ignoring the UN Security Council’s decision to end them immediately and the International Court of Justice’s orders to take measures to prevent acts of genocide and improve the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza. In his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in two years, meanwhile, UN chief António Guterres told Putin on Oct. 24 that Russia's invasion of Ukraine violates international law. Guterres, who has been involved in peace efforts between the two sides since the early weeks of the conflict, also vouched for "freedom of navigation" in the Black Sea. Vladimir Putin met UN chief Antonio Guterres for the first time in over two years on Thursday, as the Russian president faced calls from his BRICS allies to end the conflict in Ukraine. The meeting took place on the final day of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan, a forum Moscow hopes will help forge a united front of emerging economies against the West. The UN secretary-general met with Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, after a speech in which Guterres called for a "just peace" in Ukraine. He "reiterated his position that the Russian invasion of Ukraine was in violation of the United Nations Charter and international law," a readout from the UN chief's spokesperson said after their meeting, which had been criticized by Kyiv. Guterres has repeatedly criticised Moscow's military offensive against Ukraine, saying it sets a "dangerous precedent" for the world. Guterres also emphasized his commitment to "establishing freedom of navigation in the Black Sea," saying the move was vital for both Ukraine and Russia, as well as global "food and energy security." "He fully supports the continuation of negotiations in this regard," the statement said, citing "deep appreciation" to Turkey's mediating efforts. The Black Sea is a significant trade route for Ukraine, one of the largest exporters of grain in the world, but it has been mired since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022. A UN-brokered agreement allowed Ukraine to export agricultural exports on the Black Sea, but Moscow withdrew from the deal in 2023. Kyiv has nonetheless carved out a maritime corridor allowing trade to continue. The two men last saw each other in the first weeks of the offensive when Guterres travelled to Moscow during Russia's siege of Mariupol in south Ukraine. Guterres has since been involved in peace efforts between the two sides, helping to broker a deal that allowed Kyiv to safely export grain from its ports in 2022. There has been little direct diplomatic contact between the two countries since, and Ukraine has strongly criticised the UN chief's decision to meet Putin.
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