#Korean culture
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South Korea Rare 1967 State Banquet Menu for German President Lübke Surfaces, Offering Window into Korea-Germany Diplomatic History
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun| SEOUL — The original menu from a 1967 state banquet hosted by then-President Park Chung-hee and First Lady Yuk Young-soo in honor of West German President Heinrich Lübke has come to light, offering a rare glimpse into the summit diplomacy between South Korea and Germany nearly six decades ago. According to diplomatic records held by the National Archives of Korea, President Lübke visited South Korea from March 2 to March 6, 1967, with related documents preserved as permanent records created by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The newly revealed menu, dated March 3, 1967
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-21 16:09
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UN members President Lee Marks 30th Anniversary of Korea's OECD Accession with Secretary-General Cormann
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | President Lee Jae-myung met with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann on 9 September, local time, marking the 30th anniversary of South Korea's accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The two leaders reviewed three decades of cooperation and discussed future collaboration on inclusive growth, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. During the meeting, both sides agreed that as the global economy confronts complex challenges—including demographic shifts, low growth, technological innovation and supply chain restructuring—Ko
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-10 15:39
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UN members Korea Aerospace University Students Complete Educational Volunteer Program in Uzbekistan
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Korea Aerospace University has completed its 2026 Summer Overseas Volunteer Corps program in Uzbekistan, wrapping up 10 nights and 11 days of educational and cultural exchange activities in Tashkent and Bukhara that ran from July 21 to 31. The delegation, comprising 15 members including 13 students, Dean of Student Affairs Lee Sang-hak and Professor Shavkat, visited Tashkent Transport University (TSTU) and Bukhara University of Innovation and Medical Education (BIMU) to conduct programs centered on aviation, drones, artificial intelligence and Korean culture. Ju Min-ja
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-08-31 17:00
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ArtsㅡCulture Zen Window of Damhwa “One page today illuminates the path of tomorrow.”
UNJournal Jon Lee | There is a saying that as the autumn night deepens, it is good to be close to a book under a lamp. This is the concept of 'Deunghwa Gachin' (燈火可親), which meansm "Fraternity grows near candle light. To the people of age, a lamp was not merely a light to dispel darkness. It was a light of hope that illuminated the path of learning, allowed for self-reflection, and enabled preparation for the future. What is a lamp to us today? For a student preparing for an exam, it could be a single book spread out late into the night; for parents, it could be the heart that patiently waits
- Jon Lee 기자
- 2026-08-13 13:40
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ArtsㅡCulture "Pine Tree and Crane under the Moonlight," reborn as K-Folk Painting
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Although the moon always hangs in the same spot, the hearts of those gazing upon it are always different. Ancient painters depicted the moon not merely as a natural element, but as a mirror in the sky reflecting eternity, hope, and human aspirations. Among these, "Pine Tree and Crane Under the Moonlight" is one of the representative auspicious folk paintings that most beautifully captures the Korean spirit and worldview. This work is a K-Folk Painting entitled "Pine Tree and Crane Under the Moonlight," which reinterprets the spirit of traditional folk painting with con
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-01 11:23
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