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92-year-old Retiree Becomes S. Korea’s Oldest PhD Recipient

92-year-old Retiree Becomes S. Korea’s Oldest PhD Recipient

SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Sungkonghoe University in Seoul said Tuesday that a 92-year-old student had acquired a doctoral degree from the department of sociology, making her the oldest person to receive a PhD in South Korean history. Lee Sang-sook graduated from Sookmyung Women’s University department of family studies in 1961 and enrolled in [...]

Illustrations Depicting Solidarity Between S. Korea and Turkey Gains Spotlight

Illustrations Depicting Solidarity Between S. Korea and Turkey Gains Spotlight

SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Illustrations by a South Korean artist depicting condolences and solidarity is gaining attention after the devastating earthquake that swept through Turkey and Syria. Cartoon illustrator Myung Min-ho on Friday posted his artworks on Instagram as a gesture of condolence to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey. The post [...]

Animal Rights Groups Urge Suspension of Traditional Bullfighting

Animal Rights Groups Urge Suspension of Traditional Bullfighting

SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Animal rights groups in South Korea have urged authorities to suspend traditional bullfighting. Groups like the Korean Animal Welfare Association on Monday held a press conference in front of the National Assembly, urging politicians to remove exceptions for bullfighting in the Animal Protection Act. “Cows are herbivores that do not [...]

Veterans Ministry to Restore Black and White Photos of Korean War Heroes to Color Photos

Veterans Ministry to Restore Black and White Photos of Korean War Heroes to Color Photos

SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s veterans ministry said Monday it will launch a project to restore black and white photos of Korean and U.N. veterans who served in the 1950-53 Korean War to high-resolution color photos. The project is part of efforts to memorialize the appearance of their younger days by restoring [...]

S. Korea Supports Demining Operation in Vietnam

S. Korea Supports Demining Operation in Vietnam

SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea plans to carry out a landmine and ordnance disposal operation in Vietnam, an overseas aid agency said Sunday. The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) announced that it has been engaged in a peacebuilding project in Vietnam’s Binh Dinh, Quang Ngai and Thua Thien Hue provinces in cooperation [...]