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UN members “Uruguay continues to build with Korea a future-oriented partnership”
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo On the occasion of the bicentenary of the declaration of independence of Uruguay, the Embassy of Uruguay in the Republic of Korea held a reception at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul on August 25. Delivering a speech at the gala reception, Ambassador Pablo Scheiner of Uruguay to Korea said, “In 2025, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay commemorates the 200th anniversary of its independence—a moment of profound national pride and reflection. It is an occasion to honor the women and men who shaped our nation, and to reaffirm the values that have defined our country over two centur
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-08-27 16:10
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UN headquarters UN calls for probe following deadly strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza following two deadly Israeli air strikes on the Nasser Hospital in the southern Strip on Aug. 25, the UN News reported. At least 20 people were killed, including four health workers and five journalists, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus said in a tweet. Fifty other people were injured, including critically ill patients who were already receiving care. “While people in Gaza are being starved, their already limited access to healthcare is being further crippled by repe
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-08-28 16:57
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South Korea [Publisher Damwha Column] “Visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and tax-funded tourism subsidies are gambling”
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young The central government and some local governments are expanding visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and even offering subsidies funded by taxes to attract more Chinese tourists. While citing the recovery of the tourism industry post-COVID-19 as justification, this amounts to nothing more than reckless gambling using local finances as collateral. China has long been central to Korea's tourism market, and visa-free expansion could temporarily inject vitality into aviation, lodging, and food services. However, increased tourist numbers do not automatically translate i
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-08-27 15:41
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ArtsㅡCulture [Publisher Damwha Column] K- Folk Painting: A future asset transcending tradition to color the world
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young K-Folk Painting (Minwha) is not merely an old painting. It is a living art imbued with the hopes, lives, humor, and wisdom of Koreans, and today it has become a vital pillar of K-culture spreading globally. Recently, K- Folk Painting has formed a massive cultural ecosystem domestically, with a population of over 200,000 artists, enthusiasts, and students. This goes beyond simple painting, connecting to education, publishing, merchandise, and tourism industries, becoming a foundation for creating boundless added value. The response overseas is particularly astonishin
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-09-02 10:25
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South Korea [Publisher Damwha Column] The path toward a fair Republic of Korea
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young This year marks the 80th anniversary of liberation, a deeply meaningful occasion. Over the past eight decades, the Republic of Korea overcame poverty through industrialization and transcended authoritarianism through democratization. These two pillars have been recorded as the ‘century of the nation’ and the ‘century of the people’. Yet today, we stand before a new question: “What should the Republic of Korea strive for in the future?” The national vision set forth by the Lee Jae-myung administration is clear: “A nation where the people are the masters, the Republic
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-09-01 11:07
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Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries held in Turkmenistan
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[Park Dong-chang's Barefoot Walking Column 1] Barefoot walking, the elixir of good health and longevity, the dream of saving humanity
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“Uruguay continues to build with Korea a future-oriented partnership”
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[Shin Hyang-sik Column] A glass of water before making love, a promise to protect life
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UN calls for probe following deadly strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza
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