June Huh, a Korean-American professor of mathematics at Princeton University in the U.S., received the Fields Medal, a prestigious Nobel Prize in mathematics on July 5, making a new history in the Korean mathematics world.The 39-year-old professor, who also serves as a distinguished professor of mat

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Feature Editor Kim Hyung-daeMayor Kim Chang-gyu of the Jecheon City said, “I have one dream. Our goal is to make the Jecheon City the most prosperous city in the Republic of Korea!” Speaking on the occasion of assumption of his post on July 1, Mayor Kim said, “A prosp

Director Seo Hyo-seok of Pyungkang Korean Medicine Hospital in Seoul donated 100 million won in development fund to his alma mater Kyung Hee University.President Hahn Kyun-tae of Kyung Hee University, Dean Lee Jae-dong of Oriental Medicine University, Professor Kim Ho-cheol, Director Seo Hyo-seok an

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set out to actively encourage Korean SMEs, non-profit organizations and high schools to apply for the Zayed Sustainability Prize with a total prize money of $3 million.The Zayed Sustainability Award, launched in 2008, was inspired by the sustainabili

The 1950~53 Korean War heroes transformed into models wearing new summer group uniforms created by a famous designer.On June 20, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) released a pictorial and video of the summer group uniform of the veterans who participated in the 1950~53 Korean War,

By Cultural Editor Song Na-ra (vice chairman)Venerable Chief Abbot Hongpa of the Korean Buddhist Gwangeum Order was appointed the 9th-term leader of the Order, and Ven. Beopmyung, the chief abbot of Beopseongsa Temple in Changnyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do was tapped as the Order’s new general secretary.T

The Korea-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) announced on June 23 that it has elected CEO Holger Gerrmann of Porsche Korea as the German president of the KGCCI at the 41st regular general meeting held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul.The new Chairman Gerrmann has gained various experie

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Feature Editor Kim Hyung-daeThe Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs hosts an impressive event to mark the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War.More than 1,500 people will attend, including Korean and foreign veterans, government officials, citizens and students.Th

The Czech Honorary Consulate in Busan opened at the KNN Tower in Haeundae, Busan on June 22 and started full-scale consular work.The opening ceremony was attended by Nexen Group Vice Chairman Kang Ho-chan, who was appointed as the Czech honorary consul, Head Kang Ui-gu of the Busan Consuls Group, Am

Korea successfully launched satellites into orbit with its homegrown Nuri rocket on June 21.The Nuri rocket (KSLV-II), weighing 200 metric tons, flew to outer space at the state-run space center operated by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute in Goheung, South Jeolla Province.The three-stage rock

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Editor Kevin Lee, Song Na-ra, Lynda YounAmbassador Nabih El Abed of the Republic of Tunisia in Seoul said, “President Kais Saied has a very high regard for President Yoon Suk-yeol and he has presented very warm congratulatory remarks on the election of President Yoon.

“NextRise 2022 Seoul” kicked off on June 16 at COEX in Samseong-dong, which is an event co-hosted by the Korea International Trade Association and Korea Development Bank (KDB).Key figures, including Lee Gwan-seup, vice chairman of KITA, Gang Seok-hoon, chairman of KDB, Kim So-young, vice chairperson

President Yoon Suk-yeol will leave for Madrid, Spain late this month to attend the summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) slated for June 29~30.At the official invitation of NATO, the event will be the President Yoon's first summit diplomacy of his term, a member of the presidential

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Vice Chairperson Joy ChoI, the publisher, personally visited Tunisia years ago. Tunisia is a truly wonderful country, especially in terms of tourist attractions, including, of course, the ‘irresistibly’ tasty foods. In terms of history and culture, there are not many

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik, Editor Kevin LeeAmbassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega of the Republic of the Philippines in Seoul indicated that as the Philippine Embassy celebrates another milestone in national life we likewise celebrate the enduring and growing partnership between the Philippines and the R

DAEHO AL donated 100 million won to the Ukrainian government on June 14 through the Ukrainian Embassy in Seoul, hoping to end the war and praying for peace.The peace-wishing fund was delivered directly by CEO Roh Young-ho of DAEHO AL at the Ukrainian Embassy in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.On beha

By Vice Chairperson Joy ChoOn June 10, a Pechakucha Story-telling Night was held at the Swiss Embassy in a grand fashion.The garden of the Swiss embassy's Hanok (Korean-style residence) has been innovatively transformed.Starting with diversity for innovation, the 5th Korea-Switzerland Innovation Wee

By Vice Chairperson Joy Cho A grand Daecheon (Great Heaven) Rite was observed on the occasion of the beginning of construction of the Jeungsando SangSaeng World Center.On June 12 at 1 PM, a message to the world resounded through the STB Sangsaeng broadcasting.The Sangsaeng World Center, which will c

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Editor Kevin Lee, Joy Cho, Song Na-raMadam Domingas Martins, spouse of the Ambassador of the Republic of Angola in Seoul, said, “As an Angolan citizen and the spouse of the Angolan Ambassador in Seoul, I would like to see bilateral cooperation relations between our co

Chief FTA negotiator Lee Kyung-sik of the Trade, Industry and Energy Ministry (MOTIE) led the South Korean delegation in the 5th round of Korea-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) FTA negotiations held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 6.The senior FTA negotiator gave opening remarks and facilitated negoti