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Hiker Finds ‘Mary and Jesus’ Rock on Mount Seorak

YANGYANG, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — A rock that resembles Mother Mary and Baby Jesus was found on Mount Seorak located in Yangyang County, Gangwon Province. A local hiker reported the rock – which is shaped like Mother Mary holding a Baby Jesus – to the county office in October. The county plans to consult [...]

South Korea’s “Father of Rock” Shin Joong-hyun Bestowed Berklee Honorary Degree

SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Shin Joong-hyun, a South Korean rock legend, became the first Korean musician to receive an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music, alongside industry pioneers Lionel Richie, Lucinda Williams, Neil Portnow and Todd Rundgren, announced the school on Monday. The degrees were presented at a commencement ceremony at [...]