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Save the legacy of the Royal Asiatic Society Korea

The Royal Asiatic Society Korea (RAS Korea), founded in 1900 in Seoul, is the world’s first organization dedicated exclusively to Korean studies. As...

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Wolseong Elementary School's reunion

As the maple leaves fell from the trees, I had the immense pleasure of attending a luncheon for the 38th graduating class of Gyeongju’s Wolseong...

11.12.2024 10

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Celebrating Azerbaijan's Victory Day in Seoul

On Nov. 6, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Seoul hosted a special event to commemorate Victory Day, observed annually on Nov. 8. The event was attended...

21.11.2024 30

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Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Choe Je-woo, founder of 'Donghak'

Choe Chong-dae This year, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Choe Je-woo (1824-1864), the visionary founder of "Donghak" (Eastern Learning), a...

06.11.2024 30

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'Golden hands' of Korea and Czech Republic

The seeds of Czech-Korean relations were first sown in March 1886 when Max Taubles, a correspondent for Harper’s Magazine, passed away in Seoul and...

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Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024: T-pop story

Thailand demonstrated remarkable humanitarian support during the 1950-53 Korean War by contributing 11,786 soldiers and four tons of rice to aid the...

08.10.2024 40

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Enduring importance of patriotism and loyalty

It is encouraging to learn that the Korean archery team achieved a remarkable record at the Paris Olympics. Bows and arrows have been essential tools...

22.09.2024 40

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'Miracle of Siru Island,' Danyang

During a recent visit to Danyang in North Chungcheong Province, I explored the Suyanggae Prehistory Museum, renowned for its extensive collection of...

04.09.2024 40

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Franz Eckert: musical bridging between Korea and Germany

Throughout modern Korean history, numerous foreigners have dedicated themselves to the development of Korea across various fields. One such individual...

16.08.2024 8

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Korea's cartographic legacy

Maps have been essential tools in human history, aiding travel and shaping our understanding of the world. They reflect geographical and cultural...

04.08.2024 20

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Exploring the Hwasun Dolmens

I recently explored the site of the Hwasun Dolmens, where history and nature intertwine. Nestled near the waterfalls between Hyosan-ri, Dogok-myeon...

16.07.2024 30

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Humanitarian demining

It is disheartening that some North Korean soldiers in the DMZ were injured and killed recently by land mine explosions. Although more than seven...

30.06.2024 10

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Humanitarian demining

It is disheartening that some North Korean soldiers in the DMZ were injured and killed recently by land mine explosions. Although more than seven...

30.06.2024 30

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Fond friendship with the Philippines

I am fascinated by the Philippines in many ways. I have fond memories of the Philippines, as I first encountered a Filipino lady, Cora Swaz, who...

19.06.2024 20

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Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission reception

Six years ago, on April 27, 2018, then-South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met on the South Korean side of the...

02.06.2024 30

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Embracing value of old friendships

We cherish and feel a profound sense of nostalgia for the friendships cultivated during our elementary, middle and high school days, along with the...

21.05.2024 60

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Legacy of love: Japanese mother of Korean orphans

Nearly eight decades after Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, both nations are actively working to create a mutually amicable framework...

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Myanmar: tapestry of history, culture and diplomacy

My fascination with Myanmar began during former diplomat Kwon Byong-hyon's tenure as the Korean ambassador to Myanmar from 1987 to 1989. Later, he...

16.04.2024 40

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Remembering Tajikistan

Central Asian countries such as Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan were relatively unfamiliar to me until the...

03.04.2024 20

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Dream of Pakistani-born multicultural entrepreneur

Over the past few decades, Korea has undergone a remarkable transformation from a culturally homogeneous society to a more diverse and multicultural...

20.03.2024 20

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Song of New Zealand 'Pokarekare Ana' and Korea's 'Yeon-ga'

My old residence in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is affectionately referred to as "Silla University," thanks to my father's pioneering work in...

12.03.2024 30

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