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N. Korean leader's sister denies loudspeaker removal, rejects Seoul's outreach

2025/08/14 19:43

North Korea has denied dismantling its loudspeakers directed toward South Korea as earlier reported by officials here in the country. Byeon Ye-young has our top story. Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has rejected Seoul's conciliatory measures and reaffirmed Pyongyang's intent to maintain its hostile stance. In a statement released through the North's state-run Korean Central News Agency on Thursday, Kim dismissed recent measures by the Lee Jae Myung administration, which took office in June pledging to mend strained ties with North Korea. Lee's government has halted anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker broadcasts, moved to ban leaflet balloon launches, and repatriated North Koreans who had drifted south in wooden boats. Responding to Lee's remarks on Tuesday that the North has also removed some loudspeakers, Kim called it "groundless speculation and a manipulation of public opinion," insisting North Korea has not dismantled the loudspeakers deployed along the border, and doesn't intend to dismantle them. At a briefing on Thursday, South Korea's Ministry of National Defense said the military had explained the facts based on its observations of North Korea removing speakers. It urged caution against being swayed by the intent behind North Korea's announcements, adding it has often made unfounded claims. Also in her statement, Kim Yo-jong criticized adjustments to the upcoming U.S.-Korean Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military drills starting on August 18th, dismissing them as "worthless and futile." She added that Pyongyang has "no intention of improving relations with a loyal servant and faithful ally of the United States". She also accused Seoul of trying to score political points by reversing measures from the previous Yoon Suk Yeol government, calling such efforts an empty dream that would not draw Pyongyang's attention. Kim further brushed off speculation that the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for Friday, could revive U.S.-North Korea dialogue, saying there was no reason for North Korea to sit down with the U.S. She warned that if Washington clings to what she called "outdated" thinking, any meeting would remain merely a U.S. hope and that North Korea had no interest in talks that dwell on an irreversible past. Byeon Ye-young, Arirang News.

[Weather] Rain will continue in the central parts of the country until tomorrow afternoon

2025/08/14 19:42

It's mainly raining in southern Gyeonggi-do Province and the Chungcheong-do provinces today. More than 100 millimeters of rain will fall in Sejong and Chungcheongnam-do Province, 10 to 60 millimeters in southern Gyeonggi-do and the Chungcheong-do provinces, southern Gangwon-do and northwestern parts of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province today. Meanwhile, the heat is continuing in the southern parts of the country. A heat wave warning has been issued for the Gyeongsang-do provinces, Jeollanam-do Province and coastal areas of Jeju Island, and a heat wave advisory for inland areas of the Chungcheong-do provinces and Jeollanam-do Province. Seoul, Daejeon, and Gwangju will start off at 25 degrees Celsius tomorrow morning, Chuncheon at 23 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 32 degrees in Seoul, Chuncheon, Daejeon and Jeju. Rain will continue in the central parts of the country until tomorrow afternoon. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

World News: Trump holds call with Zelenskyy and EU leaders ahead of Putin summit

2025/08/14 19:42

This is the World Now, bringing you the latest stories from around the globe. U.S. President Donald Trump held an online summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders, ahead of his upcoming face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Hosted from Berlin on Wednesday, the online meeting brought together President Zelenskyy, European leaders, including German Chancellor Merz, French President Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte, alongside President Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The attendees shared thoughts that any peace must include Ukraine's voice, reject territorial concessions, and proceed with firm security guarantees. Zelenskyy warned that Putin's pledge to pause aggression was a bluff, aimed at stronger leverage on the battlefield. President Trump later described the call as a "very good conversation" and warned that Russia would face "very severe consequences" if Putin didn't agree to end the war after their summit on Friday. Israel is reportedly discussing the resettlement of Palestinians and is making diplomatic progress with Indonesia. According to Israel's N12 television, citing sources on Wednesday, Israel has approached Indonesia, Somaliland, Uganda, South Sudan, and Libya to gauge willingness to accept displaced Palestinians from Gaza under plans described by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "voluntary migration." Though no firm agreements have been signed, some progress has reportedly been made with Indonesia and Somaliland. Indonesia previously made a humanitarian offer, including treating up to 2,000 wounded Palestinians earlier this month and temporarily accepting around 1,000 war refugees in April. South Sudan, however, has denied involvement. Its Foreign Ministry labeled earlier reports of resettlement talks with Israel as "baseless" and "not reflective of its official policy." In the U.S. state of Alaska, an outburst of water from a glacial lake led to urgent evacuations on Wednesday. Authorities have warned residents in the state capital, Juneau, that water from a basin has burst through and flooded the Mendenhall River to record levels, peaking at over 5 meters, exceeding last year's high-water mark. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning and urged residents in the high-risk inundation zone to evacuate immediately. Glacial lake outbursts occur when a lake formed by the melting of snow, ice, and rain drains rapidly, much like pulling a plug from a full bathtub. Flooding has been a recurring concern in the area since 2011, and in just one year last year, hundreds of homes were damaged. American singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has won her first Emmy Award. Beyoncé won the award for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming for her Netflix special "Beyoncé Bowl," a Christmas Day NFL halftime show featuring songs from her Cowboy Carter album. She shared the honor with five collaborators, including lead designer Shiona Turini. Beyoncé had previously received 10 Emmy nominations without a win. Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.

Jeollanam-do Province seeks to become capital of AI, energy industries

2025/08/14 19:40

Jeollanam-do Province is slated to spearhead the new administration's energy transformation as the province is home to relevant institutions. Cha Yun-kyung explains. The Korea Institute of Energy Technology, or KENTECH, which is the first global university solely focused on energy and technology research, welcomed its first undergraduate and graduate students in 2022. KENTECH has five major energy research areas which are AI and energy, energy materials and devices, grid modernization, hydrogen energy, and environmental and climate technology. KENTECH launched a national energy research center last month to establish industry-academic cooperation, in order to help the energy industry utilize and capitalize on its R&D results. "We are studying models that can be designed by integrating power system operation, generation, transmission, and storage, which is at the highest level in Korea and, in my opinion, is not far behind the U.S. level." "Jeollanam-do Province's efforts are now perfectly aligned with the new government's policy direction, laying the groundwork to take a greater step forward. The province will lead in energy transformation, which is a common task for mankind." The government is expected to open a Climate and Energy Department in Jeollanam-do Province utilizing KEPCO and KENTECH, which can create industry-academic cooperation clusters. Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.

How "KPop Demon Hunters" character 'Duffy' comes to life through traditional Korean folk play

2025/08/14 19:39

On the cultural front. A traditional performance with an appealing twist that brings to mind a sensational K-pop-inspired movie is creating new waves. Ahn Sung-jin files this report. The dense blue fur shakes as the tiger stands on its feet. Its oversized mask, weathered yet alive, seems to breathe. This is saja chum or saja talchum, directly translated as the lion dance. It's a traditional Korean dance or folk play that portrays a lion to bring good fortune, but Yeonhee Connect Eul, a group of young performers have given it a twist to it, using a tiger instead. The tiger happens to resemble the character 'Duffy' from "KPop Demon Hunters," but the group say they began using it instead of a lion to combine elements of its fierceness, traditional Korean folk paintings and the symbol of the mythical Seoul 'Haetae' creature with its team color blue. "The fact that this piece reminded some of "KPop Demon Hunters" suggests that we successfully conveyed a universal narrative combining traditional themes and immersive media." Through performances like this, the group works on bringing traditional folk performance arts back to life. It often performs a type of Korean percussion music known as samulnori. But rather than merely replicating the tradition, it instead adds digital projections or modern media like DJing. "We aim to continue building on the foundation of traditional Korean performance arts while incorporating modern aspects through contemporary storytelling, media art and choreography to create entirely new stage experiences. For them it's not about reproducing the past but creating works that breathe with the present. Ahn Sung-jin, Arirang News.

South Korea to export K-9 howitzers to Vietnam

2025/08/14 19:38

South Korea is slated to ship its K-9 self-propelled howitzers to Vietnam. According to defense industry sources on this Thursday a government-to-government contract was inked late last month to export twenty of these artillery weapons produced by Hanwha Aerospace to Vietnam for 2-hundred-50 million U.S. dollars. This marks the first time for South Korean-made howitzers to enter the Southeast Asian market. The deal with Vietnam also marks the first time South Korea has sold its weapons to a communist country.

Former first lady declines to answer most special counsel questions

2025/08/14 19:38

Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee appeared at the special counsel's office earlier this morning for her first questioning session since being arrested earlier this week on corruption charges. The session lasted some four hours with the special counsel team focused on her alleged interference in the candidate nomination process in past elections. According to the team Kim refused to respond to most of the allegations. The team plans to hold another round of questioning next Monday.

Ruling DP launches special committee on media reform, plans punitive damages for fake news

2025/08/14 19:38

The ruling Democratic Party has launched a special committee for media reform. The committee will address follow-up measures after the passage of bills that change among other aspects how the heads of public broadcasters are appointed. On the agenda of the media reform committee is the restructuring of the Korea Communications Commission and the Korea Communications Standards Commission as well as the introduction of punitive damages for fake news. At the committee's first meeting earlier today DP leader Jung Chung-rae said the reform will serve to better protect public rights.

Wildfires across Europe continue amid extreme weather conditions

2025/08/14 19:38

Elsewhere. Three lives have also been lost in Europe amid rampant wildfires aggravated by extreme weather conditions. Our Park Kun-woo reports. At least three lives have been lost in intensifying wildfires across Europe one each in Spain, Türkiye, and Albania. And in Greece, consecutive blazes have forced the evacuation of thousands, especially near Patras, the country's third-largest city. "It looks like doomsday. We can't do anything more. May God help us and help the people here." About 5-thousand firefighters and around thirty aircraft have been battling flames on both the mainland and islands, including Chios. Greece has even requested assistance from other European countries and is applying for more aircraft through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. But extreme weather, including strong winds and scorching heat, is hindering efforts. Heat alerts are in place as temperatures are soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in nearby countries, which are intensifying the wildfires. In Spain, thousands have been ordered to evacuate, including over 5-thousand in the Castile and Leon regions. Residents in the country's north have also participated in containing the fire, saying the official response isn't sufficient. "The fire brigades, with carts and bulldozers it's complicated for them to extinguish the fire because there are several active fires in different towns." Amid wildfires that have persisted for weeks across Europe, the European Union has provided assistance to fire-hit countries, including non-member states, by sending firefighters, ground crews and aircraft. And these efforts are expected to continue as the wildfires keep burning, while the extreme summer weather continues. Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.

Three killed in heavy rain in South Korea's capital region

2025/08/14 19:37

The latest torrential rain here in the Greater Seoul area has taken at least three lives. Lee Seung-jae reports. Three people died in South Korea's capital area on Wednesday amid heavy rain in the region. Over in Gimpo, west of Seoul, an elderly man was found dead in the back seat of a car after it plunged into a river. In Incheon, a man in his 40s was killed when his car skidded off the road and into a lake, while a woman in her 70s died as the car she was in crashed into a traffic light on a slippery road. The torrential rain triggered heavy rain alerts in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, and Chungcheongnam-do Provinces, as the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters raised its emergency response to level two. Evacuation orders were also issued for areas near rivers at risk of flooding in Seoul and parts of Gyeonggi-do Province. The heavy rains also led to train service on the Gyeongui–Jungang Line between Ilsan and Susaek Stations to be temporarily suspended on Wednesday, with delays on other sections. For safety, trains on the Gyeongui Line between Uijeongbu and Daegok Stations were also halted for the entire day. The Korea Meteorological Administration says 30 to 50 millimeters of rain per hour could continue through Thursday morning in the central region. Total rainfall through Thursday is expected to reach 50 to 150 millimeters in the capital area and up to 200 millimeters in Incheon and northern Gyeonggi-do regions. Gangwon could see as much as 150 millimeters, and parts of Chungcheong up to 100 millimeters. Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.

Finance ministry signals economic recovery boosted by consumption

2025/08/14 19:36

And on the economic front. The Finance Ministry believes the economy is showing signs of a subtle but tangible improvement. Park Jun-han covers the latest findings. The Ministry of Economy and Finance removed the phrase "downside pressure" from the country's economic green book for August, on Thursday, for the first time this year. In the green book, the ministry noted that the country's economy has faced delays in the recovery of construction investment, employment challenges concentrated in vulnerable sectors, and concerns over a slowdown in exports due to U.S. tariffs. However, it highlighted some positive signs, including increased consumption driven by policies such as supplementary budgets, and the distribution of a nationwide livelihood recovery consumption coupon. "Since the new government took office, expectations for supplementary budgets and the implementation of the livelihood recovery consumption coupon have boosted consumption. As a result, August's assessment shifts from saying 'consumption recovery is delayed' to noting 'positive signs, such as an upward trend in consumption'." Exports in July grew 5-point-9 percent compared to the same period last year, led by semiconductors, while inflation moderately eased to 2-point-1 percent. The shift to an optimistic sentiment on consumption by consumers aligned with improved domestic and global uncertainties. The Composite Consumer Sentiment Index, considered optimistic when above 100, rose to 110-point-8 in July, marking four consecutive months of increases. "Consumer sentiment has gradually improved as political uncertainty eased. Following tariff negotiations with the U.S., economic uncertainty has significantly declined, with the 15% rate matching or falling below that of major countries." The government pledged that it will swiftly execute the new supplementary budget and concentrate the capabilities of all government agencies so that the consumption coupons can serve as an opportunity to revitalize domestic demand. It also stated that officials will undertake all-out efforts to respond to trade risks, such as supporting companies affected by U.S. tariffs. Park Jun-han, Arirang News.

Key economic cooperation agenda set for discussion at ROK-U.S. summit

2025/08/14 19:35

In less than a fortnight President Lee Jae Myung and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump will sit down at the White House to address the finer details of the trade framework hammered out by their trade ministers and pundits believe there are a few points of contention that need to be ironed out. Our correspondent Moon Ji-young explains. As the August 25th Korea-U.S. summit approaches, unresolved trade issues are taking center stage. A primary point of contention is the finalization of Korea's pledged 3-hundred-50 billion U.S. dollar investment. The two countries notably hold differing views. While the U.S. asserts the investment plan falls under its president's direction, Korea clarifies that the U.S. dictating all investment destinations is merely "political expression." Observers point to what to anticipate regarding the summit's outcome. "President Trump will probably push very hard for Korea to accept his interpretation rather than the Korean or Japanese interpretation. And it will be a very tough pressure because Trump will be negotiating not just for the Korean deal, but he's probably going to use the results from the Korean deal and reinterpretation as a model for Japan, European Union and other countries as well." Another critical issue is the U.S.'s proposed 100 percent tariffs on foreign-made semiconductors. The key uncertainty for Korea lies in whether the Most Favored Nation treatment promised by the U.S. will be applied. In fact, these chip tariffs have a significant impact not only on exporters to the U.S. but also on the American economy. "In terms of like this meaning of the tariffs, obviously on our daily lives are completely depending on the electronics, such as smartphones, TVs, and internet-based machines. So, in that case, semiconductors are going to be extremely important. Therefore, the prices of consumers and also producers actually will eventually go up, so the most important effect is going to come through the inflation." Agricultural market access also remains a contentious issue. While the U.S. calls for "historical market access" for its agricultural products like rice and beef, Korea has firmly rejected any further opening, emphasizing that "there will be no additional market access." Beyond these points, further non-tariff barriers like Google's high-precision map data export will be crucial issues to monitor at the upcoming summit. Moon Ji-young. Arirang News.

President Lee hosts luncheon for families of independence fighters

2025/08/14 19:33

President Lee Jae Myung has highlighted the importance of respecting and remembering the selfless sacrifices of Korea's independence activists. Earlier on this Thursday one day ahead of Friday's Liberation Day he hosted a luncheon at Cheong Wa Dae's Yeongbingwan Reception Hall for the families of those who fought for freedom from Japanese colonial rule. "The saying that 'three generations suffer if one fights for independence' should never hold true again. Those who sacrificed for their nation must receive the highest honor and the strongest support. We will take special care so the surviving patriots spend the rest of their lives without discomfort." The President also pledged to expand programs honoring the heroes to ensure their legacy lives on.

U.S. says it looks forward to working with S. Korea to advance 'ironclad' alliance

2025/08/14 19:33

Meanwhile speaking of Washington its top diplomat has reaffirmed U.S. commitment to advance the quote "ironclad" alliance with South Korea. In a statement on Wednesday local time U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also congratulated South Korea on the 80th anniversary of its liberation from Japanese colonial rule that will be celebrated tomorrow that is Friday August 15th. Calling South Korea an "indispensable ally" Rubio said Washington will continue to confront the most pressing global security challenges by working together with the government here.

[K-enter] "KPop Demon Hunters" ranked second for Netflix film

2025/08/14 15:38

'케이팝 데몬 헌터스', 넷플릭스 영화 역대 흥행 2위 And for our first story we are back at it again with “KPop Demon Hunters.” We recently reported how it became the most-watched Netflix animated original film of all time. What achievement has it made this time? This time we are talking about Netflix films of all types. “Kpop Demon Hunters” ranked second in the most viewed Netflix film of all time. According to the Netflix official site on Wednesday, the cumulative number of views of the film was 184.6 million, the second highest after “Red Notice” with 203.9 million views. “Kpop Demon Hunters,” released on June 20th, is narrowing the gap with “Red Notice,” which was released back in 2021. As “KPop Demon Hunters” has been averaging more than 26 million views a week over the past four weeks, it is predicted that it will soon overtake “Red Notice” and become the number one box office hit of all Netflix movies. And its soundtrack also keeps dominating global music charts -the song “Golden” has topped the UK’s official single chart ‘Top 100’ and also topped the U.S. Billboard main single chart ‘Hot 100.’ Yes, it keeps going "up, up, up"! Like Walter reported a few days ago. Well, let’s keep our eyes out to see if the movie can hit that no.1 spot and become Netflix’s most-watched film of all time. The next story is an update on the ongoing NewJeans-Ador dispute. NewJeans and their agency Ador are scheduled for a private mediation session today, that’s Thursday, Korea time. As the two still have not come to an agreement, the court has decided to designate this session to facilitate discussions between them in hopes of reaching an amicable resolution. This session could be pivotal in resolving the conflict between the two without further court intervention. In addition, attention is focused on whether the members of NewJeans will attend, as the court has requested the attendance of the members. If they don't reach a resolution in today’s session, the court will make a judgement on October 30th. Please continue to keep us updated. And we will end off with an upcoming film that has already been invited to an international film festival? Director Yeon Sang-ho‘s new film “The Ugly” has confirmed its theater release for September 11th and revealed two main posters with unique concepts, along with a main trailer that sparks curiosity with its double mystery. “The Ugly” depicts a story in which Im Yeong-kyu, a blind master of engraving, and his son Im Dong-hwan uncover the mystery surrounding the death of Dong-hwan's mother, who has been buried for 40 years. It stars Kwon Hae-hyo as the father and Park Jeong-min as the son. “The Ugly” has officially been invited to the ‘Special Presentation’ section of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. It’s also a project that director Yeon has long wanted to film, so anticipation is definitely rising. Will do. Thank you Bella for today’s stories. Now let's move over to our AI anchor Ari, for more on the culture front. Ari, over to you!

K-wave AI News

2025/08/14 15:36

Hello and welcome to your AI guide to the latest cultural updates from Korea. Here's our top story. "Securing leadership in the global cultural market by boosting Korea's content industry." That's the Lee Jae Myung administration's cultural policy goal for its five-year term. By fostering and strengthening the K-content industry, the administration aims to build a 217 billion U.S. dollar K-culture market, generate 36 billion dollars in related exports, and attract 30 million inbound tourists. The government will invest over 7 billion dollars in policy financing to lay the groundwork for content industry growth and deliver on its targets. Two major events will take place in central Seoul this Friday, marking the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan. At 10 a.m., a Liberation Day commemorative ceremony will be held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts with some 2,500 attendees, including bereaved families of independence activists. At 8 p.m., President Lee's inauguration ceremony will take place at Gwanghwamun Square, bringing together 3,500 invited citizens, key state officials, and representatives from various sectors. In a special tribute, 80 citizen representatives will present President Lee with a letter of appointment. The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art has opened an exhibition titled "Landscapes of Homeland and Longing," which explores the meaning of "land" through modern and contemporary landscape paintings. Held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of liberation, the exhibition features over 200 works by 75 artists, including Kim Whan-ki and Lee Jung-seob, alongside over 50 archival pieces. It reflects on the sentiment of "homeland" held in the hearts of Koreans who experienced the Japanese colonial era, Liberation, the Korean War, and the waves of industrialization. It runs through November 9 at MMCA's Deoksugung branch. Also marking the 80th anniversary of Liberation, Arirang TV has produced a video that brings independence activists, once frozen in black-and-white photographs, vividly to life using AI technology. The video features Korean independence heroes such as Yu Gwan-sun, Kim Gu, Ahn Jung-geun, and Kim Maria, highlighting their achievements while showing their never-before-seen radiant smiles. It captures scenes of the activists laughing, clapping, and blowing out candles on an 80th-anniversary cake, moments that give viewers an emotional connection to history. Arirang TV hopes the video will encourage reflection on their noble sacrifices and the true meaning of liberation. That's all from me. Stay tuned to the Kulture Wave.

[K-wave] Korean arts groups perform at Berlin State Opera to support Jeonju's Olympic bid

2025/08/14 15:35

The dance and music troupes of the Jeonbuk State Gukak Center have become the first Korean traditional arts groups to perform at the Berlin State Opera. Cha Yun-kyung tells us more about the performances, including why they took place in Germany's capital. One of the world's leading opera houses the Berlin State Opera is situated in the heart of the German capital, also home to Berlin Cathedral and the Berlin TV Tower. The sound of samulnori busking heightened the excitement at the front of Berlin State Opera. An original dance drama, "Kosumseom," created by the Jeonbuk State Gukak Center, was staged during the first-ever performances by the Korean traditional arts troupes. "Kosumseom," which is also the ancient name for Wido in Buan-gun County, Jeonbuk State, is a modern interpretation of Wido's traditional memorial service, "Ttibae-nori," a National Intangible Cultural Asset. Members of the Korean community in Germany; Hans-Ulrich Seidt, the former German ambassador to Korea and now honorary ambassador of Jeonbuk State; and members of local arts communities came to see the performances. All 1-thousand-300 tickets available were sold. "These performances are to kick start cultural diplomacy overseas to inform people about Jeonju of Jeonbuk State, and its bid to host the Olympics." At a reception following the performances, former German Ambassador to Korea Hans-Ulrich Seidt was appointed as an honorary ambassador of Jeonbuk State. "It's a great honor to be an honorary ambassador of Jeonbuk State here." With cultural events overseas, expectations are rising for Jeonju's bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics. Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.

[Short-form] Honoring Korea’s Women Independence Fighters

2025/08/14 15:34

As Korea marks August 15, Liberation Day, we remember the courageous women independence fighters whose names and stories are still unfamiliar to many.

[K-Correspondent] Stories of the Korean Provisional Government told at exhibition in Brussels

2025/08/14 15:34

대한민국 임시정부의 꿈, 브뤼셀에서 울리다 Korea marks the 80th anniversary of its liberation tomorrow on, August 15th. This day is not only remembered here, but there are also related events taking place around the world, including in Belgium, where a special exhibition is taking European visitors through an untold story of Korea’s history. To talk more about the meaning of this event, we connect with Mr. Kim Dong-eun , the Director of the Korean Cultural Center in Belgium and the EU. Hello Director Kim! Q1. Director Kim, let’s begin with some background on the special exhibition you are hosting in Brussels. How did the event come about? Q2. What’s the meaning behind the name of the exhibition “A Dream of Peace: The Untold Story of the Korean Provisional Government”? Q2-1. I heard the exhibition is divided into different parts or “stories.” Could you give us the details please? Q3. I can imagine how Belgians and other Europeans will find it very interesting to discover Europeans’ contributions to Korea’s provisional government. Can you give us examples of such support or any specific figures that are being introduced at the exhibition? Q4. And how has the response from local visitors been so far? Q5. The Korean Cultural Center in Belgium and the EU has consistently been promoting Korean history as well as traditional artefacts of Korea. Tell us more about the reason behind such efforts. Q6. More recently, are there any particular (new) areas that you are focusing on to promote Korea? Also, could you give us a glimpse into any future projects or goals? Thank you very much, Director Kim for connecting with us today and also for your efforts in telling the untold stories of important pieces of Korea's history in Belgium and Europe. Thank you Bella as always, see you back soon.

[NEWs GEN] 80 Years of Independence: How Korea is commenmorating Liberation Day

2025/08/14 12:33

NEWs GEN] 80 Years of Independence: How Korea is commenmorating Liberation Day