Stories from South Korea
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New Children's Space Created In South Korea
A new space for children was recently created on Obuldo Island, part of Haenam, South Korea. Previously, 33 children on the small island lacked a daycare facility, and middle school students needed to travel by boat to the mainland for school.
EBS FM Korea
Soprano Sumi Jo Featured On Radio Broadcast
YTN Radio featured soprano Sumi Jo performing a soprano aria from Adolphe Adam's 19th-century French opera, 'Le toréador.' The aria is based on the melody of 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.'
YTN Radio
Individuals Involved In Lee Jae-myung Cases Massively Accused
South Korea's Democratic Party filed a complaint with investigative agencies against individuals involved in President Lee Jae-myung's trial, including prosecutor Park Sang-yong.
YTN Radio
Korea Communications Commission Funds 'Gyeongcheong' Youth Project
The Youth Communication Project 'Gyeongcheong' is produced with the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Development Fund of the Korea Communications Commission.
EBS FM Korea
Hospitalization Payments Divided Into Three Cases
Payments are made in three specific cases, according to the source.
YTN Radio
Former Prosecutor Kim Sang-min Of Illegal Campaign Donations
These illegal donations were received while Kim Sang-min was preparing to run in the general election. He expressed regret over the verdict and stated his intention to appeal the decision.
YTN Radio
KOSPI Index Surpasses 7,800 Points
South Korea's Kospi index was up a marginal 0.1% today. The index is on course for a 12% to 13% weekly gain, which would mark its best week since 2008. This market movement indicates a strong performance in the South Korean stock market. The KOSPI Composite Index experienced a increase of 4.32%, reaching 7,822.24 points. The KOSPI Composite Index rose by 4.32%, surpassing 7,800 points and closing at 7,822.24. The KOSPI Composite Index (^KS11) has risen to 7,822.24, marking a gain of 4.32%.
CNA938 Singapore
University Students See Parental Wealth As Top Success Factor
A survey of 1,000 university students found that 50.5% identified parental wealth as the number one factor for success. Participants were asked to choose from seven factors including talent, appearance, personality, effort, parental wealth, connections, and accidental luck.
CBS Standard FM Seoul
Exhibition Showcases Hundreds Of Works From Across Country
An exhibition in South Korea is introducing hundreds of various works and touching stories collected from across the country. The exhibition showcases hundreds of diverse works, including Bible manuscripts, which have been collected from all over the country.
CBS Standard FM Seoul
Kim Bong-yeon Focuses On 'Whip Theory' In Daegu Election
Candidate Kim Bong-yeon, who previously ran as an independent and lost multiple times in the Daegu election, is now focusing his campaign message on the 'whip theory'.
CBS Standard FM Seoul