Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho said Wednesday that he believes South Korea’s trilateral cooperation with the United States and Japan will remain steadfast regardless of the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, in the face of North Korea’s provocations. Kim made the remarks during a forum hosted by the state-run Korea Institute for National Unification…
Month: September 2024
Azerbaijan seeks Korea’s support in demining efforts: Azerbaijani presidential envoy
Azerbaijan is seeking increased support from Korea in its ongoing demining efforts, which have become critical since the end of the conflict with Armenia. The conflict, which ended a ceasefire in November 2020, left large portions of Azerbaijan’s territory heavily contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance, according to Elchin Amirbayov, the Azerbaijani president’s special envoy….
BJ’s shocking revelations rattle internet broadcasting industry
A recent scandal involving a former gang member turned YouTuber and internet broadcaster (BJ) who was arrested for drug use and distribution has sparked outrage. Fellow BJ Gamdonglan (whose real name is Kim So-eun) publicly criticized the behavior of BJs and the online streaming platform AfreecaTV, where many of them operate, describing the environment as…
Culture ministry seeks over $5.34 bil. in next year’s budget
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Wednesday its budget for next year was proposed at 7.12 trillion won ($5.34 billion), a 2.4 percent increase from this year, as it aims to bolster the nation’s capabilities to become a global cultural powerhouse. This marks the second time that the ministry’s annual budget has surpassed…