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ArtsㅡCulture Singer Jang Hye-jin meets the general public as a visual artist: Solo exhibition entitled, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity"
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Singer Jang Hye-jin, who has long been connected with the general public through her uniquely emotive voice, is now meeting audiences as a visual artist. Gallery Sejul and Gallery Pines are co-hosting Jang Hye-jin’s solo exhibition, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity," at Gallery Sejul in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, from October 17th to November 26th. A VIP preview for invited guests will be held on October 16. The exhibition is co-curated by Eom Seon-mi, director of Gallery Pines, and Lee Jun-sang, director of Gallery Sejul. In this exhibition, Jang Hye-jin exp
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- 2026-10-07 10:34
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ArtsㅡCulture A word from Damhwa Seonchang (Zen Window of Damhwa)
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Even when power shifts, the responsibility toward the people's livelihood must remain constant The idiom "Sangjeon Byeokhae" (literally "Mulberry fields turning into the blue sea") refers to a state of transformation so profound that the world becomes unrecognizable. This phrase resonates deeply when we look at our society today. The world, the times, and the face of politics are constantly changing. In a democratic society, it is natural for administrations, personnel, policies, and systems to change. However, amidst all these changes, there is one thing that must nev
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- 2026-10-06 23:08
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ArtsㅡCulture Jongno Residents, Vocalists and Orchestra Share the Stage for the 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October"
UNJournal Jon Lee | Local residents, professional vocalists and an orchestra will come together on stage to fill a deepening autumn night with music, as the 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October" returns to audiences on 19 October after a hiatus since its 11th edition in 2022. The concert, themed "Melodies that Move the Heart," will take place at 7:00 p.m. on the third floor of Seoul Art Center Doam. It is hosted by the Pyeongchang-dong ARTE CORO Choir and organized by the NEW MUSIC COMPANY Opera Troupe, featuring a programme in which a choir composed of local residents performs alongside profe
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- 2026-10-06 13:45
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UN members KGCCI Unveils Full Programme for APK 2026, Around 800 Leaders to Meet in Seoul on 29–31 October
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI/AHK Korea, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg), local co-host of the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2026), has released the full programme for the conference, which takes place in Seoul from 29 to 31 October at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. Around 800 senior decision-makers from business and politics in Germany and the Asia-Pacific region are expected to attend. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to deliver the keynote address. Korea's Minister of Trade, In
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- 2026-10-06 11:36
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UN headquarters South Korea Pledges $18 Million to Combat Ebola at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Sidelines of UN General Assembly
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Jang Wook-jin, Coordinator for Global Multilateral Diplomacy, attended a G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Ebola Response hosted by the United States, the current G20 chair, in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. At the meeting, South Korea pledged approximately $18 million in support for the global response to the Ebola virus. The meeting, held on 23 September (Wednesday), was organized as a follow-up to the Leaders' Declaration Urging Response to the Ebola Outbreak, adopted
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- 2026-10-06 11:14
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ArtsㅡCulture Solo Exhibition of Artist Byung-Ho Lee Artist Byung-Ho Lee’s 8th Solo Exhibition ‘Metaverse’: Questioning Humanity in the Age of AI
UN Journal Kayla Lee | Western-style Artist Lee Byung-ho is holding his eighth solo exhibition, re-examining the meaning of human existence and art in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technology dominate the daily life of the people. Artist Lee will host his 8th solo exhibition, entitled 'Metaverse,' at the Daham Project in Nam-gu, Ulsan, on October 12 to 26. The exhibition explores-through the artist’s unique visual language-what humanity gains and loses within the order of modern civilization, a world constructed by technology and data. A question posed to seemingly
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-10-05 09:05
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South Korea Student-Built AI Pilots Clash in Virtual F-16 Dogfights at Korea Aerospace University's Inaugural "Top Gun" Challenge
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL — A joint student team from Ajou University, Seoul National University, and POSTECH was crowned champion of the first "Korea Aerospace University President's Cup 2026 AI Pilot Top Gun Challenge," a nationwide competition in which AI agents developed by students piloted virtual F-16 fighter jets in head-to-head aerial combat. The finals, held September 17 at Korea Aerospace University's Electronics Building auditorium, drew the culmination of a competition that registered 290 teams and 873 participants from more than 80 universities across South Korea. Following p
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- 2026-10-02 20:48
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ArtsㅡCulture Biography of Bishop Bruguière, First Vicar Apostolic of Joseon, Published After 18 Years in the Making
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | SEOUL — A biography chronicling the life of Bishop Barthélemy Bruguière (1792–1835), the first bishop of the Korean Catholic Church and the first Vicar Apostolic of Joseon, was formally released on September 20, eighteen years after work on the book began. The Martyrs' Commemoration Committee of the Archdiocese of Seoul marked the occasion with a "Mass Closing the Month of Martyrs" at the Seosomun History Museum in Jung-gu, Seoul, followed by a publication ceremony for "Biography of Bishop Bruguière, First Vicar Apostolic of Joseon," a 639-page volume published by the
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- 2026-10-02 15:26
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South Korea Venerable Jinwoo Begins Second Term as Jogye Order President, Pledges "New Century" for Korean Buddhism
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | In his inaugural address, Ven. Jinwoo pledged to "consult through collective wisdom, unite through empathy, and act with a public-spirited heart," describing his goal as ushering in a "new century" for Korean Buddhism built on the stability achieved during his first term. He said he approached the role with a sense of responsibility rather than celebration, noting that the previous four years had laid the groundwork for the Order's stability and that the time had come for what he called a more vigorous leap forward. A Ceremony Marked by Solidarity With the Vulnerable T
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- 2026-10-01 18:22
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UN members Digital Cooperation Among Turkic States Takes Shape Ahead of Ankara Summit
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | TASHKENT — Digital cooperation among the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is steadily moving from individual bilateral projects toward a more integrated regional technology ecosystem, according to figures and initiatives tied to Uzbekistan's expanding digital ties with fellow member states ahead of the organization's upcoming summit in Ankara. The OTS currently counts Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkiye, and Uzbekistan as full members, with Turkmenistan participating as an observer. At an informal OTS summit held in Turkistan on May 15, 2026, President Shavk
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- 2026-10-01 16:02
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UN members Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan Build Cross-Border Tech Ecosystem as Startup and Investment Ties Deepen
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The push has been reinforced by an August 2026 summit between the two countries, at which a Treaty on Eternal Friendship was signed, adding institutional weight to a relationship that has developed steadily since 2022. From Interagency Dialogue to Practical Cooperation Formal cooperation in technology and innovation traces back to June 2022, when Azerbaijan's Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and Uzbekistan's Ministry for Innovative Development signed a memorandum of understanding during President Ilham Aliyev's state visit to Uzbekistan. Implementation fol
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- 2026-09-30 11:59
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UN members Remembering the Fallen: Azerbaijan Commemorates Remembrance Day
UN Journal Kayla Lee | Six years have passed since the Patriotic War began on 27 September 2020. In Azerbaijan, the date is observed as Remembrance Day, commemorating with deep respect and gratitude the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The day holds profound significance in Azerbaijan’s modern history. It commemorates those who lost their lives during the 44-day Patriotic War, which became a defining turning point for the country. The war resulted in the restoration of its territorial integrity and sovereignty. T
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- 2026-09-28 15:10
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UN members Uzbekistan's key trading partners participate in CICA
UN Journal Kayla Lee | Expanding Uzbekistan’s exports and developing industrial cooperation require reliable logistics, access to capital, and stable and predictable conditions in foreign markets. These objectives occupy an important place on the economic agenda of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which brings together 28 member states. The Seventh CICA Summit is scheduled to take place in Baku on 15 October 2026. It will be held during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship, whose priorities include connectivity, digitalization, and sustainable growth. CICA me
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- 2026-09-28 14:10
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UN members Chess as a National Priority: How Uzbekistan Is Building a New Generation of Thinkers
UN Journal Kayla Lee I SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan - This September, the world’s chess community has turned its attention to Samarkand, one of Central Asia’s oldest cities and a historic crossroads of cultures and civilizations. The ancient Uzbek city is hosting the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, bringing together national teams from around the world for one of the largest and most prestigious events in international chess. For Uzbekistan, however, the Olympiad represents more than a major sporting event. It is the culmination of a long-term national effort to transform chess from a specialised competiti
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-09-23 20:43
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South Korea Goyang City and Korea Aerospace University Forge Alliance to Build Aerospace and UAM Job Hub
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | GOYANG, South Korea — Officials from Goyang Special City and Korea Aerospace University met on September 18 to discuss plans to position aerospace, Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and artificial intelligence as future growth engines for the city, with the goal of translating research and industrial infrastructure into corporate investment and job creation. The meeting between Goyang Mayor Min Gyeong-seon and Korea Aerospace University President Heo Hee-young, held at the university, centered on an industry-academia cooperation strategy linking the university's aerospace rese
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Singer Jang Hye-jin meets the general public as a visual artist: Solo exhibition entitled, "Unfamiliarity within Familiarity"
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A word from Damhwa Seonchang (Zen Window of Damhwa)
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Jongno Residents, Vocalists and Orchestra Share the Stage for the 12th "A Wonderful Concert in October"
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KGCCI Unveils Full Programme for APK 2026, Around 800 Leaders to Meet in Seoul on 29–31 October
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South Korea Pledges $18 Million to Combat Ebola at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Sidelines of UN General Assembly
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