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Family from South Korea shares taste of home with Williams Lake

Williams Lake Tribune ·

The Lee family has set up a booth at the Williams Lake Farmers' Market to share the snacks they miss from South Korea Aaron Lee and his family appreciate the calm nature of Williams Lake, a stark contrast to the busy, crowded city of Seoul, South...

UF Study: Everyday People Are Revolutionizing Global Biodiversity Research With Tech

Central Florida AGNews · July 28, 2025

by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS A frog croaks from a walking trail. A hiker snaps a photo and uploads it to iNaturalist. That single act — one person, one amphibian and one click — feeds into a growing global dataset that scientists now use to map...

South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Role Under Discussion in US Trade Talks

The Diplomat · July 28, 2025

Last week, Chosun Ilbo reported that the United States had formally asked South Korea to broaden the scope of the United States-Republic of Korea (ROK) Mutual Defense Treaty’s Article III to cover the wider Indo-Pacific region. Today, Hankook Ilbo...

Since his election, South Korea’s President has tried reverse the hardline stance of his predecessor towards Pyongyang

The New Zealand Herald · July 29, 2025

She added that South Korean officials were “spinning a daydream” over the potential invitation to the conference. She challenged South Korea’s “blind trust” in its alliance with the United States, saying it makes the new government no different...

Not just child’s play: Army playgroup in South Korea helps spot developmental delays

Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C ·

Kendra Brokaw and her son, Lincoln, explore an interactive toy station at the Army Community Service annex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 22, 2025. (Trevares Johnson/Stars and Stripes) CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — A summer playgroup for...

UM Grad Student Champions Biodiversity and Gender Equity in Conservation

University of Montana ·

By Libby Riddle, UM News Service MISSOULA – Growing up in Daegu, the fourth-largest city in South Korea, Nari Lee dreamed of exploring true wilderness. Her urbanized environment left her with little opportunity for outdoor experiences. For years...

South Korea: More degree holders out of work than middle school grads

ETHRWorld Southeast Asia · July 28, 2025

For the first time, more college-educated South Koreans are outside the workforce than individuals who only completed middle school, signalling rising stress in the country’s graduate employment pipeline. Data from Statistics Korea released...

Seoul improves commuter access to Hangang Bus ferry piers

Korea JoungAng Daily · July 29, 2025

Published: 29 Jul. 2025, 13:54 Updated: 29 Jul. 2025, 14:37 A Hangang bus ferry sails past the Dongjak district in southern Seoul during a trial run ahead of its official launch in September. [YONHAP] The Seoul Metropolitan Government is enhancing...

North Korea Rejects Talks With South Korea’s New Liberal President

The Daily Signal - Washington D.C. · July 28, 2025

The sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has rejected diplomatic talks with South Korea’s new liberal leader. “We clarify once again the official stand that no matter what policy is adopted and whatever proposal is made in Seoul, we have no...

North Korean Dictator’s Sister Swipes Away Attempted Diplomacy by South Korea’s Liberal New President

The New York Sun · July 28, 2025

South Korea is getting nowhere in attempting to renew dialogue with North Korea. Similarly, President Trump is not likely to be able to resume his once great relationship with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, at least not in the foreseeable...

Revolutionizing global biodiversity research with Tech

Innovations Report · July 29, 2025

A frog vocalises from a footpath. A hiker captures an image and uploads it to iNaturalist. This solitary action — one individual, one amphibian, and one click — contributes to an expanding worldwide dataset utilised by scientists to delineate...

ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Sister Ester and the real challenge of "digital missionaries"

Fides · July 28, 2025

Monday, 28 July 2025 by Pascale Rizk Daejon (Agenzia Fides) - "Every Christian can be a missionary by virtue of baptism: even if they do not leave their country, they can proclaim the love of Jesus they have received, in the situation and...

Willis highlights ‘New era of climate extremes’ as natural catastrophe losses stay elevated

Captive International ·

Natural catastrophes continue to put a strain on global insurance markets, according to the latest Natural Catastrophe Review published by Willis. Worldwide, insured losses from natural catastrophes now consistently exceed $100 billion per year....

Seoul Opens ‘Northern Forest Trail’ for faster, greener city hiking

Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C ·

(Seoul Metropolitan Government) Seoul has introduced a new nature trail that makes it easier than ever to explore one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The newly completed ‘Northern Forest Trail’ connects the summit of Namsan Mountain, home to...

Racism in South Korea: Video of Migrant Worker Tied to Bricks and Lifted by Forklift Sparks Outrage

International Business Times - United Kingdom · July 28, 2025

A viral video showing a Sri Lankan migrant worker bound to bricks and lifted into the air by a forklift at a South Korean brick factory has triggered widespread outrage and intensified calls for stronger protections for foreign labourers....

Researchers develop game-changing system to predict major natural disasters: 'Instrumental in early warning systems'

The Cool Down - Oregon · July 28, 2025

For years, scientists have issued warnings about rising ocean temperatures, as warmer waters can pose dangers to people and the planet. Now, researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea have developed a...

Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister lashes out at new South Korean president: ‘No reason to talk’

The Independent · July 28, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Kuwait’s MBVISION Studios signs landmark MoUs with South Korea

Kuwait Times · July 27, 2025

RIYADH: The Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Korea have officially selected Manal Al-Gharabally, Founder and CEO of MBVISION Studios, to represent Kuwait’s creative sector...

NZDF combat-ready soliders deployed to South Korea to work with local and US army

RNZ · July 28, 2025

A NZ Army platoon has flown from Christchurch to the Republic of Korea for training and activities with Korea and United States forces. Photo: Supplied / NZDF For the first time, a New Zealand Army infantry platoon will be deployed to South Korea...

[Photo News] Kakao Bank-UNICEF $2m climate fund

Korea Herald · July 29, 2025

Kakao Bank CEO Yun Ho-young (center) poses with Sawako Kanetaka (left), Asia-Pacific hub lead at UNICEF, and Cho Mi-jin (right), secretary-general of UNICEF’s Korean Committee, during a signing ceremony in Seoul on Monday for a new global...