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NGOs Wonju-based Public Institutions Donate Time and Food to Local Community
UNJournal Kayla Lee | The Korea Research Institute for Local Administration (KRILA) and Korea Veterans Health Service (KVHS) chose February 4 to deliver food and other goods to marginalized Wonju residents in two separate acts. Both public institutions are based in the Gangwon-do Province city, about 130-km southeast of Seoul. The KVHS normally provides “medical care, rehabilitation, and welfare services to persons of distinguished service to the state,” according to its website, but 10 days before the start of this year’s five-day Lunar New Year (Seollal) holiday, its Director, Yun Jong-jin,
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- 2026-02-09 08:48
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UN members Critical Minerals Ministerial Launches FORGE to Counter China's Dominance
UNJournal Kayla Lee | On February 4, the U.S. Department of State hosted the inaugural "Critical Minerals Ministerial." Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were among the American delegation. “Critical minerals and rare earths are essential for our most advanced technologies and will only become more important as AI, robotics, batteries, and autonomous devices transform our economies,” a post-meeting statement issued by the U.S. State Department read. It explained
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-09 08:46
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South Korea Korean Students Retrace Independence Fighters' Footsteps in China
UNJournal Kayla Lee | The Heungsadan Support Center for Descendants of Independence Patriots (HSCDIP) announced the successful completion of its "2026 Overseas Independence Movement Historical Sites Tour." From January 26 to 30, high school and university students and other descendants of independence patriots visited Korean Provisional Government (KPG) and independence movement sites in China that date back to the 1910-1945 Japanese colonial period. This program was planned ahead of the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Movement and the establishment of the KPG to trace the footsteps of inde
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-04 18:03
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South Korea President Lee's 'Geunyang Dream' initaitve to expand in May
UNJournal Kayla Lee | President Lee Jae-myung stated on February 3 that "the 'Geunyang Dream' initiative is receiving considerable positive response among the public as it supports citizens in welfare blind spots." (Geunyang is Korean for “just” or simply.”) In his opening remarks at the 4th Cabinet Meeting held at Cheong Wa Dae, President Lee explained the planned expansion of the Geunyang Dream initiative in May, saying, “It means everyone will receive at least the minimum amount of food (needed) at all times.” He continued, "This initiative came about in response to the story of people arre
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-04 17:58
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UN members ROK Foreign Minister-U.S. Secretary of State Maintain High-Level Diplomatic Momentum
UNJournal Kayla Lee | Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held an ROK-U.S. Foreign Ministers' Meeting with U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio on February 3 (local time). Minister Cho is visiting Washington, D.C., to attend the U.S.-led Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting. Both ministers exchanged views on implementing the ROK-U.S. Summit Joint Fact Sheet (JFS), North Korea issues, and regional and global situations. Minister Cho recalled Secretary Rubio's contribution to reaching agreement on the JFS text and proposed moving forward with swift and substantive imp
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-02-04 17:55
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South Korea The Lee Kun-hee Collection, which introduced Korean art to the world, has led to an elevation of national prestige.
UNJournal Jon Lee | The "Lee Kun-hee (KH) Collection," born from a donation by the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, has successfully completed its first overseas tour, impressing the world with the prestige of Korean art and culture. Samsung held a gala dinner on the 28th (local time) at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Arts and Industry in Washington, D.C., ahead of the exhibition's closing. "Collecting, Cherishing, and Sharing Treasures of Korea," currently on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA), is co-hosted by the National Museum of Korea and the National
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-02-01 13:49
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UN members Uzbekistan’s Inclusive Turn: Solutions at the Level of Each Mahalla
UNJournal Kayla Lee | On 23 January, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a videoconference meeting was held on the key tasks of poverty reduction and employment provision for 2026. In terms of both substance and the framing of issues, the meeting marked a turning point in the evolution of the country’s social policy. The relevance of transitioning to a new model The results of the reforms demonstrate a transition to the next stage of social policy. For the first time, poverty reduction has been placed in direct dependence on outcomes at the level of individua
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-30 11:44
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UN members Bridges of Friendship: Toward New Horizons of Uzbek–Pakistani Partnership
UNJournal Jon Lee | Nigora Sultanova | In recent years, the deepening cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan has emerged as a significant new strategic direction across Eurasia. Two countries standing at the historic crossroads of ancient trade routes are now consistently building a modern “architecture of connectivity” that permeates all key areas, including the economy, culture, education, and technology. Their shared centuries-old historical roots, dating back to the era of the Great Silk Road, are being transformed into concrete projects and initiatives capable of strengthening econom
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-30 11:19
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NGOs 'Proclamation Establishing World Buddhist Peace Day’
UNJournal Jon Lee | In 1992, a clear milestone was established when World Buddhist Peace Day was officially established and proclaimed. At the center of this historic declaration stood His Holiness Il-bung Seo Kyung-bo (一鵬 徐京保), First World Supreme Buddhist Leader. In the early 1990s, Cold War tensions had not fully dissipated; the world remained shaken by war, division, and inter-religious conflict. Supreme Leader Il-bung Seo Kyung-bo was keenly aware of the problems facing this era. He determined that Buddhism must no longer remain confined within the walls of temples and practice. His firm
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-29 16:52
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South Korea Samsung Electronics to Distribute 1.3 Trillion Won in Q4 Special Dividends
UNJournal Kayla Lee | Samsung Electronics will distribute 1.3 trillion won in special dividends based on its fourth-quarter 2025 results. The move further strengthens the company's shareholder return policy in conjunction with the implementation of the separate taxation system for dividend income, and satisfies the government's requirements for listed companies that are designated "high-dividend" providers. Samsung Electronics announced through a disclosure on January 29 that "in accordance with our 2024–2026 shareholder return policy, we have decided on a Q4 special dividend in addition to ou
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-01-29 11:45
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UN members Oman Offers New Tourism Opportunities to Korean Travel Agencies
UNJournal Kayla Lee | In a new step to strengthen its presence in global tourism markets, the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and in cooperation with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Seoul, hosted representatives from leading Korean travel agencies as part of an exceptional familiarization tour held from 15 to 22 January 2026. The tour provided representatives of Hana Tour, Mode Tour, Very Good Tour, MyRealTrip, and Yanatrip with a unique opportunity to discover the diversity of Oman’s tourism product, which combines cultural authenticity, stunning
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-01-29 11:00
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ArtsㅡCulture At 103, Master Calligrapher Nam Sang-jun Refuses to Put Down His Brush
By UNJournal Kayla Lee | When someone wakes up at age 103, the day is normally a quiet one. A quiet day can still be productive; one such centenarian routinely reaches for a writing brush. Born in 1923, Master Nam Sang-jun has lived as a hyeokpil (leather brush) calligrapher for over 60 years since studying under Master Dong Ji-seong in 1961. The hyeokpil held in his fingertips is not limited to Hangeul. It embraces Chinese characters and even extends to the Roman letters of English. He teaches his disciples not just how to wield a leather brush when writing art, but also how to make and use a
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-01-28 16:17
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UN members Indian Tricolor Lights Up the Han River to Commemorate India’s 77th Republic Day
By UNJournal Kayla Lee | On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India, Ambassador Gourangalal DAS hosted a reception on January 26, 2026, at Sebitseom, the cluster of small man-made islands beside Seoul’s Banpo-daegyo Bridge. The event was graced by the guest of honor, H.E. Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy, Mr. Lim Sang-woo, from Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The celebration drew approximately 500 distinguished guests, including members of the National Assembly, various diplomatic missions, business leaders, and academia. Cultural figures and representatives from the Indian com
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-28 15:19
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UN members BAVIK Hosts 2026 New Year Event, Beginning New Chapter in Korea-Vietnam Economic Cooperation
By UNJournal Kayla Lee | The Korean-Vietnamese Business Association (BAVIK) held its New Year event on January 25, bringing together major business leaders from both Korea and Vietnam. The event was organized by Jeon Yong-heon, Chairman of the Korea-Vietnam Forum, and was particularly notable for the large attendance of young Vietnamese entrepreneurs, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. Vietnamese attendees included Vietnam’s Ambassador to Korea Vu Ho, BAVIK Chairman Dao Tuan Hong, Vice Chairman Nguyen Viet Phong, and Vice President Won Jeong-min. Tran Khanh Van, Vietnam News Agency Seoul
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2026-01-28 13:17
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UN members Gaza-focused ‘Board of Peace" Membership Slowly Ticks Upward
UNJournal Jon Lee | On January 19, Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement: “The government of the Republic of Korea welcomes the United States’ recent announcement of the launch of Phase Two of the Gaza Peace Plan as well as the formation of the Board of Peace and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The ROK government appreciates President Trump’s initiative in advancing peace in Gaza, along with the efforts of mediators including Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye. “The government hopes that the parties thoroughly and swiftly implement the Peace
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-01-28 11:14
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