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South Korea successfully launches locally-developed Nuri rocket into orbit
South Korea successfully launches locally-developed Nuri rocket into orbitSouth Korea succeeded in launching its locally-developed rocket, Nuri, carrying satellites into orbit on June 21st, 2022. The three-stage space rocket, more than 47 meters long and weighing 200 tons, lifted off from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, south ...
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Park Chan-wook and Song Kang-ho win awards at Cannes
Park Chan-wook and Song Kang-ho win awards at CannesAt the Festival de Cannes, one of the world’s top three film festivals, South Korean Director Park Chan-wook won the Best Director Award, and Actor Song Kang-ho of Broker won the Best Actor Award. For the first time in Korean film history two Korean films ...
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“Although it is not easy, try to think everything positively”
“Although it is not easy, try to think everything positively” Ha Jae-hun, retired sergeant first class in the South Korean Army lost his legs when he stepped on a landmine while on duty inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The explosion from the bomb left both of Ha’s legs severely damaged and later he had both limb ...
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“BTS speaks about anti-Asian hate crimes”
“BTS speaks about anti-Asian hate crimes”Worldwide famous K-pop group BTS visited Washington D.C. on the 31th of May, during Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. BTS met President Joe Biden and gave their thoughts on hate crimes against Asians and what mi ...
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“Son Heung-min writes myth in the world league”
“Son Heung-min writes myth in the world league”On June 23rd, Tottenham’s Son Heung-min won the Golden Boot after scoring his 22nd and 23rd goals in a match between Tottenham and Norwich City in the 38th round of the English Premier League. He is the first Asian to win this award. He shared the award w ...
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“Discovering Voluntary Agency Network for Korea (VANK)”
“Discovering Voluntary Agency Network for Korea (VANK)” VANK stands for Voluntary Agency Network for Korea. It is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 in Seoul, South Korea, aiming to promote Korean history and culture around the world. Thanks to the advantages of Internet, they have created a virtual ne ...