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[Photo News] Koreans look forward to a world without COVID-19
Nursing home workers in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, wait in line at the Heungkuk Gymnasium for the first round of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination on Friday. Booths set up around the gymnasium are where medical workers administer the vaccinations. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)
Social Affairs Feb. 27, 2021
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Suwon mayor fights for local government power
Suwon Mayor Yeom Tae-young’s “Special City Operation” was a success. Yeom’s quest to make Suwon a designated “special city” began when he was the first of 226 local government leaders to be elected as the supreme council member of the ruling Democratic Party last year. As a supreme council member, it placed Yeom in a position to reflect the small voices of local governments across the country, and they were attentively listened to by Korea’s political
Social Affairs Feb. 17, 2021
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Seoul Institute of the Arts presents ‘Genoma Scenico’ with Nicola Galli
The Seoul Institute of the Arts livestreamed a dance workshop with Italian choreographer Nicola Galli on Tuesday through the school’s official YouTube channel. The workshop, streamed at 5 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., is part of the “Crossing the Sea” project undertaken with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture and Heritage. Its purpose is to connect the arts scenes in Italy, Asia and the Middle East. Italian choreographer Jacopo Jenna began the workshops in 2019, an
Culture Feb. 9, 2021
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AFoCO chief strives for stronger regional forest cooperation in Asia
Ricardo Calderon, as the recently appointed executive director of the Seoul-based Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), faces new challenges while working towards prospective goals he has for the forestry community. On a personal level, Calderon -- who is from the Philippines -- is simply facing difficulties being away from home and adjusting to the new environment in Seoul, as his family, friends, relatives and colleagues are also struggling to adjust to the new climate, atmosphere an
Industry Jan. 28, 2021
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'Woman of steel' charts a new course for Seongnam
Seongnam Mayor Eun Soo-mi is famous for her fight against COVID-19. The Seongnam Citizens Medical Center has saved hundreds of COVID-19 patients. “Two years ago, I was chosen by a million citizens to become mayor,” Eun said. “I put in full effort and achieved abundant results. This is all thanks to the citizens.” Since her election, Eun has ranked No. 1 two consecutive years in the National Local Government Evaluation among the 16 cities with populations of more than 5
Social Affairs Jan. 27, 2021
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Mayor Baek Kun-ki transforms Yongin into a hub for semiconductors
Baek Kun-ki, the mayor of Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, and a retired four-star Army general, is a strategist. He also served as a member of the 19th National Assembly from March 2014 to December 2015. As soon as he was elected mayor in 2018, he drew up his “big picture” plan for Yongin. He promised to enhance services to improve on the housing shortage and transportation environments tainted by reckless development, and pledged to create a clean and amiable living environment for res
Social Affairs Jan. 24, 2021
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[Photo News] Arctic cold waves freeze ports in Hwaseong
Arctic cold waves froze the water surrounding Jeongok Port and Gungpyeong Port in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, on Sunday morning, as winter temperatures continued below zero. The boats appear to be frozen in place near Jeongok Port as they remained still, scattered across the water. People walked across on the solid ice, which once was a body of flowing water. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)
Social Affairs Jan. 10, 2021
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[Photo News] Heavy snowfall turns Korea into a winter wonderland
Heavy snowfall overnight covers Seoul and its surrounding areas in white on Thursday morning. People struggle to commute to work as the cold weather and slippery roads disrupt travel. A snowman can be seen in front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul. The main palace Gyeongbokgung in central Seoul has transformed into a dazzling, winter wonderland, with its main throne hall, Geunjeongjeon, and gate Heungnyemun cloaked in a blanket of white. Sejong residents rush to work thro
Social Affairs Jan. 7, 2021
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[Photo News] Last sunrise of 2020 in Gangneung
The last sunrise of 2020 shines brightly on a beach at Gangneung of Gangwon Province on Thursday morning. An orange hue covers the horizon while ocean waves crash along the shore. The city of Gangneung banned entry to beaches along with nearby parking lots at 10 a.m. on Thursday to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by abiding by social distancing rules (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com).
Social Affairs Jan. 1, 2021
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[Photo News] Cold wave of winter air hits Seoul amid COVID-19
The cold winter air swipes through central Seoul on Thursday morning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Puffs of warm breath can be seen swirling out from behind people’s masks in the frigid and windy weather. The weather remains in subfreezing temperatures as winter approaches its peak deeping into December. People walk through a park with hot drinks in their hands to keep warm during the day. Photos: (Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)
Social Affairs Dec. 19, 2020
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World Expo 2030 Busan Korea to showcase Korea's advance
By bidding to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan, South Korea is striving for an opportunity that will enhance its national competitiveness and the city’s global brand status. As the nation’s second-largest city, Busan will be the first city in Korea to hold a World Expo if the bid succeeds. It is Korea’s first attempt to host a World Expo after 137 years of taking part in such events, starting with the Chicago Expo in 1893. A World Expo is one of the world’s three &ldquo
Industry Dec. 15, 2020
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[Photo News] Winter arrives in Galsan Park of Yangpyeong
Leaves remain in vibrant red and orange colors on Thursday, as the cold hits Galsan Park in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province. People take walks along the waterside with the clear winter sky painted across the background. The air looks to be free of fine dust, with buildings afar easily visible. Mulsorigil is covered in long reeds with hints of white snow covering the tips. Mallards fly through the sky, with some swiftly dipping into the water. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldco
Culture Dec. 12, 2020
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[Photo News] Haehakbandodo returns to S. Korea for display at the National Palace Museum of Korea
The royal folding screen, Haehakbandodo, is to be displayed in a public exhibition in Korea for the first time in about 90 years after having been kept in the US. The National Palace Museum of Korea holds the exhibition slated for Friday and will run until Jan. 2021. The Haehakbandodo illustrates symbols of the sea, cranes and peaches, which represent prosperity and desire for longevity. Necessary restorations for its rare gold plated designs have been completed for display. Visitors will be g
Culture Dec. 5, 2020
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Rev. Park Ock-soo hopes for joy and hope for youth with the IYF amid COVID-19
Rev. Park Ock-soo, the founder of International Youth Fellowship (IYF), is seeking to build an education program for young people. Park shares his prospective ideas and outlook on possible alternatives to the program and for the youth amid the COVID-19 crisis. Park has developed “mind education,” which seeks to create a mindset that enables students to overcome difficulties, fulfill responsibilities and help prevent things such as abuse, cruelty and suicide. And he has promoted this
People Dec. 4, 2020
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[Photo News] Students in line for COVID-19 testing in Gwangju
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 on Thursday morning after a new case was reported at a middle school in Seo-gu in Gwangju. The infected student is said to have come into contact with another infected student from a different school and with family members as well. Medical workers in protective gear are preparing for COVID-19 testing at the school. COVID-19 cases are spreading in schools despite stricter social distancing levels. There are rising concerns over student COVID-19 cases
Social Affairs Nov. 28, 2020
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