On April 30, a referendum on amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be held. The new constitution is aimed to change the principle "state -- society -- person" to "person -- society -- state," in other words, to put the interests of an individual above everything else. According to the draft of the new constitution, human honor and dignity are inviolable, and nothing can be grounds for its discrimination. At the same time, ambiguities in legislation

Diplomatic Circuit April 18, 2023

By Ranokhon Tursunova It is an undeniable fact that in the 21st century the success in development can only be achieved by those countries that have chosen to prioritize investment in human capital, since accumulated knowledge and information have now become strategic resources. A state system of sustainable education, which consists of pre-school, general secondary and primary vocational education, higher and postgraduate education, professional development and retraining, is well-developed in

Diplomatic Circuit April 18, 2023

The start of this year could not have been any more different for Kazakhstan when compared to the tragic events of January 2022. Just over 12 months ago, our country was amid a violent coup attempt orchestrated by groups that wanted to see our nation collapse. There was a real possibility that Kazakhstan’s statehood would fall apart from within, which would have had reverberating consequences well beyond Central Asia. Fortunately, our country managed to not only recover from the wounds of

Diplomatic Circuit March 28, 2023

진행자: 간형우 / Beth Eunhee Hong 1. Military dodgers seek new ways by using local military brokers 기사 요약: 군 브로커를 통해 새로운 병역 기피 방법을 찾는 사람들 [1] South Korean men seek new options to avoid their two-year mandatory military service, and the number of draft dodgers continues to grow. *avoid: 피하다, 방지하다 *mandatory: 의무적인, 법에 정해진 *draft: 초안, 징병 *dodger: 기피자 [2] According to data provided by Rep. Song Gab-seok of the Democratic Party received from the Military Manpower Administration, 578 people were turned over

Podcast Jan. 12, 2023

A photography exhibition titled “Changing Asia – New Normal” will open in Hong Kong on Dec. 9, co-organized by China Daily and Asia News Network. It was held in Bangkok on Nov. 16, coinciding with Bangkok's successful hosting of a key meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies. The exhibition has attracted 179 photographers from 18 countries, with 1,175 images submitted. Mr. Zhou Li -- deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily Group and publisher and editor-in-chief of

Arts & Design Dec. 8, 2022

진행자: 간형우 / Naomi Garyan 1. Moon landing in 2032, Mars by 2045: Yoon sets space goals 기사 요약: 윤석열 대통령, 2032년 달 착륙과 2045년 화성 착륙이라는 우주 목표 세웠다 [1] President Yoon Suk-yeol announced South Korea’s space economy road map with goals of landing on the moon and Mars in about two decades. *announce: 발표하다, 알리다 *decade: 10년 [2] The plan includes developing an independent projectile engine that can fly toward the moon within five years, “land on the moon in 2032” to start mining resourc

Podcast Dec. 1, 2022

진행자: 간형우, Beth Eunhee Hong 1. 'The Match' starring Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in mulls skipping theaters for Netflix release 기사 요약: 이병헌·유아인 주연 영화 ‘승부,’ 영화관 개봉 대신 넷플릭스 공개행을 논의 중인 것으로 알려졌다.  [1] New drama film “The Match,” which stars big-name actors Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Ah-in as Go players, is considering skipping a theatrical release and going straight to a streaming platform. *mull: 숙고하다, 실수하다 *Go: 바둑 *consider: 고려하다 [2] Netflix on Wednesday said they are

Podcast Oct. 20, 2022

Since I took office as vice minister for science, technology and innovation, many of the opinions suggested by the research community called for improvement of the "preliminary feasibility study system for national research and development projects,” hereafter referred to as the “R&D pre-feasibility study.” Suppose a huge R&D project had been planned to develop high-performance technologies and state-of-the-art infrastructure in line with global trends. But when th

Technology Oct. 4, 2022

진행자: 조혜림, Naomi Garyan 1. 15-year longevity possible because ‘Girls’ Generation is Girls’ Generation’s fan’ [1] Just like the title of the band’s first single, “Into the New World,” Girls’ Generation opened up a new era in the K-pop scene with their debut on Aug. 5, 2007. The nine-piece instantly took the nation by storm, reigning on the top of the charts and popularity for years. *nine-piece: 9명의 (밴드) *take by storm: 마음을 사로잡다, 넋을 잃게 하다,

Podcast Aug. 11, 2022

This year 2021 marks 200 years of the independence of Peru and the absolute end of Spanish colonial rule in our country. Some thinkers state that the independence of Peru and the uprising against Spanish domination began with the capture of the Inca Atahualpa on the afternoon of Nov. 16, 1532 in Cajamarca, which led to the conquest of the Inca Empire by Francisco Pizarro. Atahualpa’s successors tried on several occasions to retake the government of the country, reconquer their empire an

Diplomatic Circuit July 27, 2021

With its February 2021 decision to start work on building a light aircraft carrier, the CV-X, South Korea is set to join an exclusive club of countries that operate such vessels. The decision has proved controversial. Opponents argue that given the threats the country faces, a costly carrier is not what South Korea needs. Proponents counter that a light aircraft carrier is not only useful for countering the threat from North Korea, but also important for the ability of South Korea to protect its

Defense June 22, 2021

Sae-A Trading Company, an apparel manufacturer and exporter, recently sponsored a medical team to provide free medical services in Haiti.The team of 20 medical professionals from Chonnam University Hospital treated residents of Caracol and Terrier Rouge in northern Haiti from Aug. 12-21, the company said.The medical mission was a long-time effort by Sae-A Trading Company to help the country still suffering from the ravages of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. After attending a ceremony marking the firs

Culture Aug. 22, 2012

Paris Hilton will appear in Korean singer Kim Jang-hoon’s upcoming music video. Kim’s agency announced that the infamous Hollywood socialite will appear on the music video of the title song of Kim’s 10th album, which will be released on Oct. 4. “Kim was considering other Hollywood stars such as Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson along with Hilton, but decided to cast Hilton when the polls in Korea showed that Hilton was the most widely recognized Hollywood celebrity among Koreans,” said the age

Aug. 22, 2012

Movie director Kim Ki-duk will appear on three different variety shows after a prolonged absence from the public eye.Kim, who has directed 18 films, will appear on KBS talk show “Do Dream,” SBS variety show “Strong Heart,” and tvN talk show “Baek Ji-yeon’s People Inside” sometime this week or the following week. The dates have not been finalized by the broadcasters.Kim appeared in front of the public for the first time in four years on July 20 to promote his new movie “Pieta.” NEW, a content dis

Film Aug. 20, 2012

“The Thieves” became the sixth Korean movie to reach 10 million viewers, achieving the feat in just 22 days. According to the Korean Film Council, “The Thieves” brought in 10,095,387 viewers in total as of Wednesday. Released on July 25, the movie is now showing on 552 screens. Director Kang woo-suk’s “Silmido” (2003) was the first Korean film to draw 10 million viewers, followed by “TaeGukGi: Brotherhood Of War,” “The King and the Clown,” “The Host,” and “Haeundae.” “The Host” (2006), directed

Film Aug. 16, 2012