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- Jeju-based company revives island’s 1st knitwear brand
In an era dominated by fast fashion and globalized supply chains, a Korean content company is breathing new life into a historic regional brand, weaving together the past, present and future of the country’s textile industry. Since 2021, Koh Sun-young, CEO of Jeju Island-based company Jaejusangwhoi, has successfully revived Hallym Handweavers, the island’s first and beloved wool knitwear brand, which… Read more: Jeju-based company revives island’s 1st knitwear brand - Ex-President Yoon grilled in special counsel investigation into his wife’s bribery allegationsFormer President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday underwent more than eight hours of questioning by a special counsel team over corruption allegations linked to his wife and former first lady Kim Keon Hee. It marked the jailed former president’s first appearance before special counsel Min Joong-ki’s team, which launched in July to investigate corruption and other allegations surrounding Kim. Yoon… Read more: Ex-President Yoon grilled in special counsel investigation into his wife’s bribery allegations
- Snowboarder Choi Gaon wins 2nd consecutive halfpipe World Cup titleTeen snowboarder Choi Gaon has won a World Cup title in the women’s halfpipe for the second consecutive week. Choi finished first with 94.50 points in the latest International Ski Federation Snowboard World Cup stop in Copper Mountain, Colorado, Friday (local time). The 17-year-old had also won a World Cup halfpipe title in China last week. Sena Tomita of Japan… Read more: Snowboarder Choi Gaon wins 2nd consecutive halfpipe World Cup title
- Korean star Song Sung-mun expected to add versatility to PadresApparently on his way to join the San Diego Padres, South Korean league All-Star Song Sung-mun is expected to add versatility to the infield that still has some lingering question marks. Reports out of the United States, Friday (local time), said Song had agreed to a contract with the Padres, and the deal would be finalized pending a physical. The… Read more: Korean star Song Sung-mun expected to add versatility to Padres
- PSG’s Lee Kang-in to be sidelined for ‘several weeks’ due to injuryFrench football champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will be without their South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in for “several weeks” due to an injury. The club announced Friday (local time) that Lee will be sidelined after sustaining a left thigh injury during the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar against CR Flamengo. Lee got the start in the match held Wednesday but… Read more: PSG’s Lee Kang-in to be sidelined for ‘several weeks’ due to injury
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- The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political DynamicsIntroduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and culture. Geographically located on the banks of the Taedong River, in the southwest part of the country, Pyongyang is situated within a strategic area that has historically facilitated trade and cultural exchange. The city’s origins can be traced back to… Read more: The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
- The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has ancient roots that trace back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, specifically the kingdoms of Baekje and Silla. Evidence suggests that Seoul was originally established as a settlement given its strategic geographical advantages. Nestled within the Han River basin,… Read more: The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
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