Month: June 2024

Defector group sends more propaganda leaflets to N. Korea, raising concern about Pyongyang’s trash balloons

A North Korean defectors’ group said Saturday that it has sent additional propaganda leaflets critical of the North Korean regime across the border, heightening concerns that Pyongyang may resume sending balloons filled with trash in retaliation. Ten large balloons, carrying approximately 200,000 leaflets criticizing North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, were launched from Ganghwa Island near …

Largest association of doctors may stage walkout on June 20: sources

Medical doctors and professors may stage a walkout later this month in their continuing protest against the government’s recent decision to hike medical school admissions, informed sources said Saturday. The Korean Medical Association (KMA), the largest doctors’ organization with over 129,000 members, may stage a walkout on June 20, pending on the outcome of a …

Touring exhibitions, performances to promote K-culture at 17 Korean Cultural Centers

A celebration of Korean culture is set to captivate audiences worldwide through a series of exhibitions and performances across 17 Korean Cultural Centers in 16 countries. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced Friday the launch of the Korean Cultural Center tour program. This initiative aims to showcase the richness of Korean culture …

A-match goals 47 and 48 Captain Son Heung-min “I’m in good shape! It’s not over yet.”

The 47th and 48th goals in the A match against Singapore ’10 goal gap’ in record for most goals in A match Captain and Director “We showed interesting soccer in a difficult away trip.” In a disappointing situation for the national soccer team, which is continuing its interim manager system, the expression of ‘Captain’ Son …

Six veterans of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong throw a special professional baseball first pitch on Memorial Day

Vice Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Lee Hee-wan throwing the first pitch Veterans of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong, including Vice Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Lee Hee-wan, threw out the first pitch of a professional baseball game on Memorial Day. Six veterans of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong, including Vice Minister Lee …