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Choe Chong-Dae

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Honoring early missionary doctors in Korea

Korea officially opened its doors to the outside world in 1882 through the Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce and Navigation with the United States....

10.02.2025 10

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Choe Chong-Dae

Distinctive thinking: The power of perspective

In ancient Eastern philosophy, thought holds transformative power. Master Huineng, a revered Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk, observed, "If one thought is...

22.01.2025 10

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Through lens of Juan Gyenes

I recently returned from a New Year trip to Spain, where I immersed myself in its rich heritage, including artist Pablo Picasso’s birthplace museum...

10.01.2025 6

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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....

30.12.2024 2

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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 4

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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...

21.11.2024 10

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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 3

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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...

24.10.2024 4

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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 3

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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...

22.09.2024 2

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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...

04.09.2024 3

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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...

16.08.2024 4

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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 1

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Choe Chong-Dae