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NGOs Chairwoman Rho Young-hye leads globalization of Korea Jongie Jupgi (Paper folding)
UNJournal Jon Lee | The '2025 44th New Year Leadership Development Highest Course for Culture and Arts' hosted by the Korea Paper Culture Foundation-World Jongie Jupgi Organization (Chairwoman Rho Young-hye) was held at the Jongie Nara Museum in Jangchung-dong, Seoul on Feb. 10. The event was attended by more than 100 participants, including foundation executives, education directors, branch directors, and specially registered instructors for leadership training, who shared their vision for the globalization of Korea Jongie Jupgi (Paper folding). Delivering welcome speech, Chairwoman Rho said,
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-02-18 17:34
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NGOs Meokdoraji (wild balloon flowers) collected by Simmani with 30-year experience
UNJournal Kayla Lee | As the respiratory health of modern humans is under threat, hand-harvested wild balloon flowers (Meokdoraji) collected by a Simmani (wild ginseng digger) with 30-year experience is gaining attention. The essence of the long-lived balloon flower, which has been growing for decades in the deep mountains, has gained great popularity among consumers for its excellent effects on immunity and lung health. Unlike conventionally cultivated balloon flowers, Meokdoraji are those that have grown in nature for 20 years to over 100 years without being affected by pesticides or artific
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-02-17 16:23
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NGOs Diplomacy Journal, founded in 1996, celebrates its 28th anniversary
UNJournal Kayla Lee | Diplomacy Journal, founded in 1996, is celebrating its 28th anniversary. Over the past 28 years, Diplomacy Journal has been at the forefront of documenting the flow of international diplomacy and promoting cooperation and cultural exchanges between countries, and now aims to further develop as a global diplomatic journal. Over the years, Diplomacy Journal has provided readers with insightful information through in-depth coverage of a variety of topics, including interviews with foreign ambassadors, international foreign policy analysis, economic trends, and cultural excha
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-02-17 16:18
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NGOs (Damwha Column) Why the occupation of history is scarier than that of territory
UNJournal Jon Lee | History is the root of an individual's roots and the core of a nation's and people's identity. So when history is lost or distorted, it's not just about losing the past, it's about losing the present and the future. While the occupation of territory cannot transcend physical boundaries, the occupation of history shakes a people's memory, culture, and spirit to the core. It results in mental colonization and leaves lasting damage that transcends generations. When history is occupied, it destroys a nation's sense of identity and pride. For example, during Japan's colonization
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2025-01-21 10:10
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NGOs 2024 Jongno-gu Saemaul Leadership Convention concluded successfully
UNJournal Jon Lee | The 2024 Jongno-gu Saemaul Leadership Convention was held at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 23 at the Civil Defense Training Center at the Wellis Center in Jongno-gu, with more than 300 participants. The convention was a meaningful occasion to recall the core values of the Saemaul movement and share a new vision for community development. Major events and awards The event was organized in a colorful sequence, including the entry of Saemaul and the opening declaration, introduction of guests, award presentation, congratulatory remarks, and congratulatory speeches. In particular, Choi Yi-
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-12-24 11:45
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NGOs Politics in South Korea - The end of party politics and the transition to new politics
UNJournal Jon Lee | The following article was contributed by Master Cheon Gong to the Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. South Korea has a political system centered on a two-party system. The existence of small and medium-sized parties also includes elements of a multiparty system. The problem is that this political structure makes it difficult to reflect the diverse voices of the people and increases political polarization. We are now at a point where we need to consider whether this structure is suitable for the future. The current state of Korean politics and its limitations The politi
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-12-19 08:53
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NGOs Casa Italy, where Italian cuisine meets Korean seasonal ingredients
UNJournal Jon Lee | The Diplomacy Journal reporter met with Chef Kim Han-sol, owner of Casa Italy on Jahamun-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to learn more about Italian food. Casa Italia is a restaurant that serves Italian cuisine based on Italian cuisine and seasonal Korean ingredients. Casa Italia serves original Italian cuisine based on Italian cuisine, but with fresh seasonal ingredients from Korea. The menu changes according to the changing seasons, providing a unique experience where you can enjoy the deep flavors of Italian cuisine and the freshness of Korean ingredients at the same time. I
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-10-18 15:37
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NGOs Iluminating the role of art museums in the metaverse virtual world
UNJournal Jon Lee | The following article was contributed by Prof. Choi Keong-ju of Keimyung University in Korea to Diplomacy Journal for publication. –Ed. The metaverse is a three-dimensional digital virtual world built based on 5G communication technology, and enables real-time immersive experiences and interactions for users through VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality). The metaverse is realized in various forms depending on the method of combining reality and virtual space. To simply categorize the types, there are augmented reality, life logging, mirror worlds, and virtual worl
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-10-18 11:25
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NGOs UNICEF seeks $165 million for therapeutic food to combat ‘silent killer’
By UN Journal Kayla Lee Nearly two million children suffering from severe wasting are at risk of death due to funding shortages for life-saving Ready-to-use-Therapeutic-Food (RUTF) to treat the condition, which is the most dangerous form of malnutrition, the UN News reported. The warning comes from UN children’s agency UNICEF which said levels of severe wasting in children under five remain gravely high in several countries due to conflict, economic shocks and climate crises. Severe wasting - also known as severe acute malnutrition - is caused by a lack of nutritious and safe foods and repeate
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-10-16 17:23
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NGOs 1st “Buddhist sermon contest” ends with a great success
By UN Journal Lee Jon-young The Buddhist University, affiliated with the Korean Buddhist Council (the “Buddhist Council”), held its first Buddhist sermon contest at the Supreme Hall of Bomyeong-sa Temple in Incheon, Korea on June 13, where four students from the School of Buddhist Priest Law were selected and participated in the first preaching contest with the participation of the chairman, president, dean, professors, certified teachers, and members of the congregation. “The Buddhist University of the Buddhist Council is an academy education for the training of social leaders,” said Dr. Lee
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-07-26 15:08
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NGOs World-class vocalist Kim Dong-kyu attends Love Concert at Jamwon-dong Cathedral
UN Journal Kayla Lee | World-renowned vocalist Kim Dong-kyu attended the 77th anniversary 'Your Voice Open My Heart' love concert at Jamwon-dong Cathedral Archdiocese in Jamwon-dong, Seoul on June 15, and sang famous songs with the voice of God, receiving a standing ovation and great praise from the audience. "Music is a common language," said Father Lee Kang-koo (Marco), pastor of Seoul's Jamwon-dong Cathedral. "Playing and singing beautiful melodies unites people across borders, generations, and cultures, and has a synergistic effect that unites us all in love," he said. "The reason we perfo
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-06-18 15:25
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NGOs “K-agriculture is the asset of the future”
UNJournal Kayla Lee | Good Call & AT LAB, led by Chairman Lee Won-jung, are cultivating and processing high quality agricultural products (functional agricultural products) with their own patents and technologies, cultivating and distributing functional agricultural products with local governments and local agricultural cooperatives in various parts of Korea, and conducting safety and efficacy evaluation projects (animal experiments) with the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine and efficacy evaluation projects (clinical trials) with Wonkwang Oriental University Hospital. In line with the
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-06-05 17:48
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NGOs Funding is needed to support Sudanese refugees in Chad: UNHCR
By UN Journal Kayla Lee The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is calling on partners to assist them in supporting about 185,000 Sudanese who have journeyed into Chad and are trying to escape dangerous borders, specifically in Adre border town,the UN News reported. Laura Lo Castro, UNHCR's representative in Chad, said that expected rains have started in Adre, leaving tens of thousands of Sudanese refugees without shelter suitable for protection. The rains also impede humanitarian access due to catastrophic flooding, she added. “It's paramount that we scale up the response now and immediately relocate a
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2024-05-30 17:08
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NGOs Natural cure for an intractable skin disease offers hope with alternative medicine
UNJournal Jon Lee | Itchy, painful skin conditions can be a daily struggle, and there are more than two million people in Korea alone who suffer from them. From atopic dermatitis to intractable skin and regressive dermatosis, why do these skin diseases occur and why are they so difficult to cure? If you look around you, you can easily find people who have been living with skin diseases for 10, 20, or 50 years. A common misconception is that skin diseases are contagious. However, only some skin diseases are contagious, such as pathogenic microorganisms, but the vast majority are not. Neverthele
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-04-22 14:53
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NGOs GTCTI T-Gallery holds an invitational exhibition for four artists
UNJournal Jon Lee | Gyeongnam Traffic Culture Training Institute (GTCTI) T-Gallery is an exhibition space for people who love art and culture, displaying various artworks freely. Not only the works of local artists, but also the works of famous artists from home and abroad are on display to convey the joy of art to many people. T-Gallery holds new exhibitions every month. The exhibitions cover various forms of artworks such as painting, photography, sculpture, and installation art. In particular, we strive to reach out to visitors related to education within the GTCTI. This time, T-Gallery is
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2024-01-24 16:02
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