the two entities are poised to introduce advancements in clinical trials and medical services Contract research organisation (CRO) Novotech has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Wonju Severance Christian Hospital aiming to boost clinical trials in South Korea The initiative marks a step towards enhancing research capabilities and improving patient care within the region Leveraging Novotech’s clinical trial management “expertise” with the research capabilities of the hospital the partnership is focused on the development of new therapeutics while improving clinical trial quality Wonju Severance Christian Hospital president Young Uh said: “I am pleased to establish our first official partnership agreement with a globally reputable CRO like Novotech “We are excited to work together with Novotech to further elevate our research and clinical services.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Novotech Asia-Pacific managing director Dr Yooni Kim said: “Collaboration with outstanding investigators is vital to the success of clinical trials “We look forward to working with the talented research team at Wonju Severance Christian Hospital to drive global clinical trials We also hope this partnership will help extend clinical trial opportunities to a good-quality hospital beyond Seoul to other regions contributing positively to local communities for patients.” Novotech partners with biotech companies to expedite the development of therapeutics The company offers a wide array of services Having managed more than 5,000 clinical projects ranging from Phase I to Phase IV trials and bioequivalence studies Novotech has a presence in 34 office locations Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network A car does donuts in circles on a street in Wonju will open a new outdoor theme park called "Funny Factory." built in the outdoor square of the Village Center where popular auxiliary facilities of Oak Valley Resort are gathered consists of various rides designed around families with children it is expected to provide richer activity content to family customers to create special memories in beautiful nature which allows you to see the nature of the open environment from various angles which drives an electric cart and enjoys racing which allows you to enjoy thrilling speed and centrifugal power with your whole body a thrilling drop device that allows you to experience instantaneous weightlessness Oak Valley Funny Factory Theme Park is open daily from 10 a.m where both single attraction tickets and free access tickets can be used at discounted prices Oak Valley will introduce family leisure contents to strengthen the family's bond A variety of programs are available every week at the resort including "Kids Yoga," where parents and children communicate and follow yoga movements that are effective for emotional development and children's height growth and "Trekking for Family Love," where men and women of all ages learn about natural healing power and breathing from forest education experts on forest trails that are good for walking ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool Spotted in the scenic Gangwon-do province of South Korea, Jin showcased Gucci's latest collection in a head-turning Rosso Ancora cotton suit adorned with the iconic GG motif. The rich, deep red hue of the oversized jacket and wide-leg tailored trousers provided a captivating contrast against the urban landscape, while a crisp white T-shirt underneath added a casual touch to the luxe outfit. The BTS member completed his look with sleek black leather loafers, expertly balancing casual comfort with high-end refinement. Adding a final touch of star power, Jin sported a pair of Gucci sunglasses, their modern design perfectly complementing the overall aesthetic. Ever the showman, Jin was captured mid-wave, greeting fans or photographers with his characteristic warmth. This candid moment, set against a backdrop of luxury vehicles, encapsulates the unique blend of approachability and glamour that has made BTS a global phenomenon. This appearance marks another milestone in the ongoing love affair between K-pop and haute couture. As global ambassadors of style, BTS members like Jin continue to influence fashion trends worldwide. As the lines between music, fashion, and cultural influence continue to blur, Jin's Gucci moment in Wonju-city stands as a shining example of the power of sartorial diplomacy in our interconnected world. Rain Magazine stands at the forefront of fashion, interweaving the dynamic worlds of music, culture, and art. Wonju DB Promy point guard Ethan Alvano shoots during a KBL game against the Seoul SK Knights at Wonju Gymnasium in Wonju Yonsei University) was selected as "Miss Chunhyang Jin" at the Chunhyang Contest an event to select traditional Korean beauty and the birthplace of star celebrities The Global Chunhyang Contest was held on the 30th of last month at a special stage in Yocheon-ro as a highlight of the Namwon Chunhyang Festival "The reason why Chunhyangje was able to continue the tradition was because there were women who were highly independent and active," adding "I want to be an active Chunhyang and an active Chunhyang." Chonbuk National University) and Hyun Hye-seung (24 Pennsylvania University) were selected as the special prize Ewha Women's University) received the Covix Award The Chunhyang Contest is a beauty contest that produced a large number of star-studded celebrities such as actress Choi Ran (1979) Oh Jung-hae (1992) and Yoon Son-ha (1994) among others Life&Culture Swinging walkways and sweeping views Get out in the open and see where it leads A stroll through nature rarely brings the heart-pounding adrenaline rush of a rollercoaster and its twists and turns a rollercoaster enthusiast who regularly takes his wife and their two grade school children to mountain walkways and my wife and I need an outlet for emotional release,” Lim said of his recent trip to the Oksunbong Suspension Bridge in Jecheon stretching 222 meters and standing 50 meters above a lake is just the place for those looking to release pent-up energy adding that the bridge often sways from side to side due to the wind and the footsteps of dozens of pedestrians “That’s the thrill that makes the trip exhilarating You know you won’t fall off and yet you feel you’re coming close to it,” Lim said “The unobstructed panoramic view from the middle of the bridge is really something.” The Jecheon walkway opened in October 2021 and drew close to 700,000 visitors for about a year This walkway spanning 309 meters over a lake in Jincheon-gun is the longest suspension bridge in the country that doesn’t require central bridge towers to support the deck evenly So pedestrians will find themselves closer to the lake below as they approach the halfway point an experience made all the more dizzying by the structure swinging slightly from side to side an avid mountaineer who describes the walk as liberating “The middle of the deck is where the bridge is most crowded because of the view,” Park said I don’t feel as squeezed in that tight spot I think that’s because I’m out in the open.” The Meer bridge has been a popular stop for mountaineers as it provides access to the wider Meer Forest Park The park is divided into six themed forestlands and offers hiking trails of varying difficulty “It’s more like a walk than a hike in the woods if you choose the right course,” said Jeong Sun-mi a dabbler who seeks “forest therapy” — her description of breathing in phytoncides the aromatic oils released by trees that some research finds to be therapeutic The Daewangam Suspension Bridge in Ulsan sits within Daewangam Park along the country’s east coast The 303-meter walkway connects trails across the park Some 770,000 people traveled to the bridge last year The high attendance is owed to the fact that the park has more than the bridge to offer pointing to the varieties of flowers — cherry blossoms The park has a lighthouse looking out over the East Sea has a second walkway next to it that’s twice as long Rail bikes and cable cars are also available around Sogeumsan Sogeumsan features an expansive network of cable cars that makes for spectacular mountain views “The convenience of cable rides and the proximity to Seoul were the only considerations I had when I made the trip there last year,” said Nam Mi-hyun one of 4 million people who have stopped at Sogeumsan since it opened in 2018 Sogeumsan is located two and a half hours from Seoul Station by KTX and two hours by car The plan to unify the candidacies of conservative People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo faces a rocky road Democratic Party alleges 'judiciary coup' threatens to impeach Supreme Court justices Korea’s Czech nuclear plant deal halted by court injunction Amazon Prime sign deal to increase K-content access Korea mark 60 years of ties with sculpture Netflix's 'The Devil’s Plan' returns with star-packed season 2 Seoul to host inaugural 'MyK Festa' in June 'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior influencer inspires with strength Yoo Seung-ho returns to stage as Brutus in reimagining of 'Julius Caesar' [Photo News] Korea gears up to celebrate Buddha's birthday Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S Costco’s steep membership hike tests loyalty of Korean shoppers Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way race with Han Duck-soo poses for a photo during a ceremony to celebrate the launch of Sogeumsan Mountain Grand Valley's cable car service held on Feb which has the leadership risk of head coach Kim Joo-sung DB appointed coach Jin Kyung-seok on the 30th Coach Jin Kyung-seok joined Yeosu Korea Tender (currently kt) as the third-ranked rookie draft in 2002 and played for a total of 11 seasons through LG and DB (2009-13) he has been coaching Anyang High School and Seongnam Middle School and coach for WKBL Cheongju KB Stars for 10 years from 2015 DB expects the addition of coach Jin Kyung-seok who has diverse and rich leadership experience not only to greatly contribute to the team but also to faithfully serve as a bridge for coaches and players coach Jin Kyung-seok will fill the gap that occurred after coach Han Sang-min left A woman sets fire to foliage near Mount Chiak in Wonju Wonju City announced on the 17th that it has secured 2.1 billion won in state funds by being selected as a "second stage support project for the K-BioHealth Support Center" organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare This is a project to foster regional base-type clusters and discover and support start-ups in the bio-health field Wonju City previously achieved 71 corporate support and 128 new employees through the first phase of the project promoted from 2022 to 2024 According to the selection of the second phase of the contest a consortium will be formed with Gangwon-do Gangneung Science Industry Promotion Agency and Chuncheon Bio Industry Promotion Agency to create an ecosystem of the bio-health industry It fosters clusters in the bio-health sector and supports start-up companies Local hospitals participating in the project help start-up companies to commercialize by providing medical data "We will do our best to make Wonju-si the center of the bio health industry through a cooperative system with hospitals based on a regional base-type bio health cluster." Wonju DB Promy celebrate winning the 2024 KBL Cup at Jecheon Stadium in Jecheon A total of 53 vehicles collided on a local road in Wonju Participants of the 30th Wonju Two Days Walk festival on Sunday International students invited to Wonju through K-campus pose for a photo in front of the Bangyeri Gingko Tree in Munmak-eup Sellers prepare mandu during the 2024 Wonju Mandu Festival on Saturday People fill the alleyways of the Wonju Jungang Market during the 2024 Wonju Mandu Festival on Saturday eating mandu and enjoying performances at the main stage a fried pastry dish filled with a savory mixture at the global section of the 2024 Wonju Mandu Festival on Saturday Leaves of the Bangyeri GInkgo Tree are starting to turn yellow as of Saturday is unveiled to the public for the first time on Tuesday after it was finally transported back to its original location in Wonju a researcher at the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage who managed the restoration of the stupa over the past decade [LEE TAE-JONG] Officials at the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage in Daejeon get parts of Stupa of State Preceptor Jigwang in Wonju ready to be transferred back to Wonju in Gangwon after completing its restoration in July 2023 The Stupa overlooks the stele of the stupa through the northern window of the exhibition hall Stele of State Preceptor Jigwang at Beopcheon Temple in Wonju [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE] A 1911 photograph of the stupa located in Wonju's Beopcheonsa Temple [YONHAP] The stupa is carefully reassembled inside the Beocheonsaji Museum in Wonju on Tuesday Home » Accident » South Korea: 11 injured in 53-car pile-up in Wonju amid heavy snow Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Eleven people were injured after 53 cars were involved in a pile-up on a roadway in the eastern city of Wonju amid heavy snow According to police and firefighting authoritieshe the multi-vehicle crash occurred at around 5:50 p.m and 11 sustained injuries,Yonhap news agency reported Three of the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment The accident was presumed to have been caused by an icy road following snow though a probe is under way into the exact cause of the case The authorities issued a heavy snow advisory for the day and part of the city received up to 15 centimetres of precipitation He is the editor of SocialNews.XYZ and President of AGK Fire Inc developing mobile applications and publishing news articles on current events from various authenticated news sources When it comes to writing he likes to write about current world politics and Indian Movies His future plans include developing SocialNews.XYZ into a News website that has no bias or judgment towards any play against the Changwon LG Sakers in a KBL game at Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Student Gymnasium in southern Seoul on Feb a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organisation (CRO) that partners with biotech and small to mid-size pharma companies to accelerate the development of advanced and novel therapeutics at every phase has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wonju Severance Christian Hospital The partnership between Wonju Severance Christian Hospital located in Gangwon province of South Korea and Novotech marks the beginning of a new strategic collaboration focused on enhancing clinical research and medical innovation The partnership brings together Novotech’s global expertise in clinical trial management and Wonju Severance Christian Hospital’s outstanding research capabilities The two organisations aim to enhance the quality of clinical trials and contributing to the development of cutting-edge therapeutics and improving patient care in the region Novotech and Wonju Severance Christian Hospital aim to set new leverage their combined expertise to set new standards in clinical trials and medical services The partnership will foster innovation and support Korea’s aspiration to lead the globalization of its medical industry MM Activ Singapore Pte Ltd 1 North Bridge Road,#08-08 High Street Centre communications@biospectrumasia.com +65 90150305 Copyright 2025 MM Activ Singapore Pte Ltd Wonju City has begun to establish a five-year long-term plan for the education sector Wonju City held a briefing session on the launch of the "Research Service for Establishing Basic Plan for Creation of Wonju Economic Education City" at the City Hall's investment counseling office various cooperation measures were discussed to share the direction and implementation strategy of the economic education city and to enhance its execution The economic education city is a new paradigm that transforms education into a driving force for regional economic growth and creates a sustainable city by linking talent training This research service focuses on five tasks including △ strategy for nurturing raw talent △ establishment of an education system linked to high schools-university-industry △ job creation start-up and regional settlement plan △ RISE and special education development zone development strategy △ strategy for attracting foreign educational institutions and research institutes Wonju City plans to establish a leading economic education city system by establishing a five-year implementation plan "We will systematically prepare to contribute substantially to the future of children and the local economy." Wonju Oak Valley in Gangwon Province has launched a new character room with the theme of popular animated characters for Family Month Oak Valley is an hour away from the Seoul metropolitan area Oak Valley opened eight new character rooms under the theme of "Bread Barbershop" and "Roboca Poly" in B-dong as four character rooms which were previously only operated in South-dong The rooms are decorated with character themes from the entrance to bedding and bathrooms and play props are prepared to provide an environment where children can play as much as they want it is possible to play and take commemorative photos for growing children The first character to be introduced next month is "Bread Barbershop." It is an animation about the story of a genius barber who solves the problems of dessert customers and is popular with both children and adults for solving social issues in a pleasant way It is a popular content around the world that naturally informs children of safety rules and cooperation with rescue heroes Robocar Poly Singalong Show and Photo Event will be held at "The Valley Kitchen" on the second floor of the Village Center It also runs a family special dinner buffet during the same period The grass square in front of the Village Center operates a variety of experience booths during the holiday season A local win-win flea market will also be held to prepare programs aimed at family customers such as handmade snacks and face painting A Hyundai Development Company residence starts at $10,000 a night Piet Boon House at Oak Valley -- a resort complex in Wonju that boasts the country’s largest golf course along with ski slopes -- is a private getaway frequented by a small but steady circle of high-net-worth individuals The upscale clientele have their every whim catered to at Piet Boon House a three-story residence that charges them over $10,000 per night -- excluding dining which is prepared by five-star hotel chefs ready to roll out everything from one-bite dishes to full-course meals upon request at no modest extra cost Only up to four people may stay overnight at the two-bedroom residence The super wealthy jockeying for a stay at Piet Boon House could be looking for a chance to experience understated luxury a Dutch designer who runs the eponymous studio that designed the residence “I believe they continue to seek out an exclusive space like Piet Boon House because it offers a unique combination of understated luxury timeless design and deeply personal connection,” Boon told The Korea Herald “Our homes are not just spaces to live in -- they are reflections of the people who inhabit them tailored to their lifestyle and unique needs,” Boon added The three-story residence delivers both city and nature comforts with a kitchen equipped with the latest cooking gear that opens right into a garden A screening room that casts light onto the interior floors through picture windows is another shot at compromise between seclusion and sunshine paired with authenticity and lasting elegance resonates with those who value exclusivity and seek a sanctuary that feels entirely their own,” Boon said Rendering the house artistically relevant appears to have helped the residence build its reputation for being not only exclusive but exquisite Piet Boon House was a popular movie and TV set -- and it still is “Bogota: City of the Lost,” a crime film starring actor Song Joong-ki that just hit theaters last month directors and producers are eyeing the venue as well The pursuit of ultra-exclusivity by Hyundai Development Company Resort has received recognition for other projects too the company’s clubhouse at the luxury Seongmunan golf course was named best architecture of the year in an annual review by the Korean Institute of Architects demonstrated a “high level of architectural technological and cultural achievement,” according to the local group The clubhouse has also won international recognition -- at the US-based Architecture Master Prize in 2023 and the UK-based Outstanding Property Award London the previous year The marquee space at the clubhouse is Fioretto a fine-dining restaurant already famous not only for its iconoclastic takes on Italian classics but for the rocky view that surrounds the restaurant the height of at least a two-story building make visitors think they are in the middle of a valley “The view was the only reason my husband and I ventured out there,” said Park a 40-something Seoulite and self-proclaimed foodie who regularly tours either Michelin-starred restaurants or some place high-end Park noted it was personal connections developed over the course of a meal that made her come to see the restaurant as exclusive -- though the restaurant is open to walk-ins “Just studying the landscape through the picture windows or artworks hanging around the restaurant triggered a trip down memory lane revisiting childhood,” Park said “I was thrown back into the time when I was a kid confused and trying to make sense of things around me It’s that acute nostalgia that renders this space so personal.” This series looks at the latest lifestyle of the ultrarich The Korea Herald by Herald CorporationCopyright Herald Corporation 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot Alvarado was preparing to depart to Wonju Air Base to participate in a Buddy Squadron training with ROK Air Force counterparts Read now > Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan, Korea, Guam, and Okinawa with travel tips, restaurant reviews, recipes, community and event news, and more. BTS member J-Hope speaks during his livestream on Weverse on Thursday. [SCREEN CAPTURE] BTS's J-Hope salutes to reporters and fans after finishing his mandatory military duty on Oct. 17 at his base camp in Wonju, Gangwon. [YONHAP] Balloons carrying congratulatory messages float near BTS member J-Hope's military base in Wonju, Gangwon, on Oct. 17. [NEWS1] BTS member Jin, left, greets his bandmate J-Hope as the latter finishes his military duty on Oct. 17 in Wonju, Gangwon. [NEWS1] J-Hope shows a large poster filled with letters. [SCREEN CAPTURE] Fans wait for J-Hope near the HYBE headquarters in Yongsan Disctrict, central Seoul. [Big Hit Music] To write comments, please log in to one of the accounts. After winning the MVP last year, Filipino-American Ethan Alvano continues to show top-level performances with the Wonju DB Promy in the KBL. Ethan Alvano flexed his MVP form as he finished only a point shy of tying his career high, leading the Wonju DB Promy to a 99-92 win against the Seoul Samsung Thunders in the 2024-25 KBL season at the Wonju Gymnasium last Jan. 24. Alvano, who has been averaging 17 points per game this season, dropped 32 points built on 12-of-19 scoring to pace the DB Promy in the victory after seizing control of the game in the first quarter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DB Promy Wonju Official (@dbpromy_official) En route to their third win in the last four games Wonju was ahead at the end of the first period by double digits Alvano was also everywhere else on the floor as he flirted with the triple-double with seven rebounds and nine assists Lee Gwan-Hee backstopped the Fil-Am import with 25 markers in the convincing victory and nine assists in the losing effort for Seoul Wonju improved to .500 with a 16-16 slate and is now on a two-game win streak lost a third game in a row and is falling behind for a spot in the playoffs with an 11-20 record for the year JD Cagulangan’s 13 points was for naught as the Suwon KT Sonicboom fell to league cellar-dwellers Anyang Jung Kwan Jang After clinching his first win in his professional career the last time out Cagulangan couldn’t make it two in a row as the Sonicboom fell flat against a lower-ranked team Deonte Burton paced Anyang with 27 points and seven rebounds in the victory that snapped a two-game losing slump Javi Gomez de Liaño was scoreless for the Red Boosters but had three rebounds We use cookies to ensure you the best experience on our website The Seoul SK Knights celebrate winning the 2024-25 KBL regular season title after a 75-63 victory over Wonju DB Promy at Wonju Gymnasium in Wonju Suwon KT Sonicboom's Heo Hoon shoots during an East Asia Super League game against the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots at Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena in Suwon The integration of Kangwon National University and Gangneung Wonju National University has been on track Kangwon National University held a council meeting on the 28th and passed an amendment to the application for consolidation with Gangneung Wonju University Twenty-one out of 22 members participated in the vote on the day and the amendment was approved with 15 votes in favor and six votes against it The amendment included the establishment of a "University Innovation Strategy Office" as a key organization for establishing mid- to long-term development strategies and establishing a governance system for the integrated university The University Innovation Strategy Office will perform key functions such as establishing the strategy of the integrated university Kangwon National University plans to submit its 2026 integrated university admissions plan to the Korean University Education Council in May and start preparing for recruiting new students in earnest the integrated unit is expected to be officially launched in March next year after the Ministry of Education's approval process Kangwon National University has been promoting integration with Gangneung Wonju University since it was selected for the "Glocal University 30" project by the Ministry of Education in 2023 Chuncheon Campus will be specialized as an education and research base Samcheok Campus as a regional industrial base Gangneung Campus as a Jihakyeon cooperation base and Wonju Campus as an industry-academic cooperation base will hold the 5th Oak Valley Night Walk event with the Korea Walking Association Oak Valley Night Walk is an event that can be enjoyed leisurely without ranking competition away from the daily busyness of daily life or the noise of living in the city It is loved for its charm of communicating with nature while enjoying a calm spring night Various attractions will continue throughout the walk while touring attractions throughout the resort from the magnificent golf course of Oak Valley CC which is operated under a membership system to the colorful 3D art lighting show section in the forest The number of customers who visit every year with family and friends is also on the rise A total of 5km of Oak Valley Night Walk Course was carefully planned so that anyone of all ages who likes to walk could participate ▲Cart trail section with cool fairways and resort views ▲ Oak Valley CC's Oak Course section which provides refreshing vitality to the body and mind surrounded by lush oak communities ▲ Sonata of Light section where a feast of light to mysterious music catches the eye ▲ It will be held in the order of looking around the sculpture park that displays the works of world-famous artists The 2025 Oak Valley Night Walk event will be divided into two-part events from 7 p.m Glow-in-the-dark headbands and glow sticks are provided as souvenirs for participation you can also receive a badge gift for completion Applications for participation are available on the website of the Korea Walking Association for up to 1,000 people on a first-come MANILA – Kevin Quiambao had a scintillating performance as the Goyang Sono Skygunners scored an 86-82 victory over Wonju DB Promy in the Korean Basketball League over the weekend at the Goyang Sono Arena The former De La Salle University Green Archers star finished with a double-double of 36 points and 12 rebounds to go with three assists and two steals as the Skygunners improved to an 11-24 win-loss slate Despite delivering his best game in the KBL Quiambao stated after the game that he was still not satisfied with his performance as he promised to continue improving as the season progresses I have to do better next time,” Quiambao said and five rebounds as the Skygunners snapped a four-game losing skid while Filipino-American Ethan Alvano added 18 markers and eight assists as they dropped to a 16-20 card Negrense Samjosef Belangel tallied a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds as Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus (19-16) pulled off a 72-69 escape over Seoul Samsung Thunders (11-23) finished with six points as Suwon KT Sonicboom (20-15) prevailed over the defending champions Busan KCC Egis (15-19) and website in this browser for the next time I comment All Headlines North Korea Sports Top News Most Viewed Korean Newspaper Headlines Today in Korean History Yonhap News Summary Editorials from Korean Dailies 13 (Yonhap) -- At least 300 North Korean soldiers dispatched to support Moscow's war in Ukraine have been killed South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers Monday The National Intelligence Service (NIS) shared the information with lawmakers during a closed-door meeting by the parliamentary intelligence committee Lee Seong-kweun of the ruling People Power Party The NIS said it attributed the "massive casualties" of North Korean soldiers to their "lack of understanding of modern warfare," including their "useless" act of shooting at long-range drones based on the agency's analysis of a combat video it obtained recently The spy agency also said North Korea has stressed to its soldiers to kill themselves to avoid being captured alive by the Ukrainian military On Ukraine's recent video release of two wounded North Korean soldiers in Russia's western Kursk region "The prisoner of war has not expressed his intention to come to South Korea." In the nearly three-minute footage released by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X on Sunday one of the soldiers says he wants to remain in Ukraine when asked if he wishes to return home The NIS assessed the two soldiers were with the Reconnaissance General Bureau a key North Korean military intelligence agency suspected to be North Korean and captured by Ukrainian forces is seen in this photo posted on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Telegram channel on Jan All News National Economy/Finance Biz Culture/K-pop Images Videos Korean Newspaper Headlines Korea in Brief Useful Links Weather Advertise with Yonhap News Agency Anyang Jeong Kwan-jang won 78-67 in the final 2024-25 KCC professional basketball match against Wonju DB at Wonju Gymnasium on the 8th to confirm his advance to the semifinals The articles of association once seemed to collapse as it was after losing 10 consecutive games he changed the mood with bold trade and replacement of foreign players Jeong Kwan-jang became the second team since Orion in the 2018-19 season to advance to the semifinals after losing 10 consecutive games The final match against DB was a "death match." The winner enjoyed spring basketball and the loser had to go home lonely The final winner was the articles of association with Dionte Burton focusing on 12 points in the fourth quarter alone DB eventually collapsed without overcoming the decline Ulsan Hyundai Mobis beat Daegu Korea Gas Corporation 80-84 to confirm the third place He allowed a last-minute chase and was shaken by a 20-point lead Hyundai Mobis played a one-two punch with Gage Prim scoring 19 points The Korea Gas Corporation did not give up until the end despite the absence of Yushu Ndoye Goyang Sono came from behind to beat Changwon LG by 101-99 and 23 points He was not confident of winning against LG until the end including Yang Joon-seok and Daryl Monroe's playing time management 6 assists) made a last-minute reversal drama with a 12-point one-man show in the fourth quarter He focused on managing the condition of his main players and players who have not played much stood on the court It was a game with a strong experimental character rather than a victory Heo Il-young scored 28 points and 3 rebounds exploding for the first time in a long time and Jang Min-guk (16 points and 4 rebounds) gained strength achieving her first triple-double this season Joo Hee-jung and Leon Derricks with his eighth triple-double in his career Seoul SK finished the last S-Derby against Seoul Samsung with a 79-76 victory Isaiah Hicks with 16 points and 3 rebounds Strong MVP candidate Ahn Young-joon had nine points Samsung couldn't laugh in the last game either Glenn Robinson III showed NBA-class performance with 31 points Suwon kt won 68-64 despite Busan KCC's willingness to chase Hyundai Mobis finished fourth with a victory Raysion Hammonds (15 points and 3 rebounds) and Park Joon-young (9 points and 4 rebounds) led KT to victory KCC worked hard with Lee Ho-hyun scoring 13 points and Korea Gas Corporation have confirmed the semifinal playoff match The winner of the match between Hyundai Mobis and Jeonggwanjang will meet LG and the winner of the Korea Gas Corporation will meet SK in the semifinal playoff who was put on trial for touching a female teenager's thigh at a bus stop was sentenced to a suspended prison sentence According to the legal community on the 13th the 1st Criminal Department of Wonju Branch of the Chuncheon District Court sentenced A (82) to one year in prison and two years of probation on charges of violating the law on the protection of sex of children and adolescents (forced harassment) It also ordered three-year employment restrictions for children A was accused of forcibly harassing 15-year-old Ms who was at a bus stop near an apartment in Wonju A was accused of committing the crime by touching both thighs of B wearing shorts with the back of her hand A stated to the effect of the investigation agency and I touched it without any intention," and claimed in the trial "The back of my hand was just crossed my leg during the conversation and there was no intention of harassment." The court judged that A had lived in Wonju for a considerable period of time and that the bus route was marked at the stop at the time so that A and B would have had no reason to talk at the time of the incident the court paid attention to the attire of Miss B and her friends at the time of the incident and other friends who were with her wore long pants or pants covering her thighs The court also suggested △ that the witnesses' legal statements and B's statements were consistent; △ that there seemed to be no room for other intentions or falsehoods to be involved until the mother's report continued; △ that B did not seem to have any reason to innocent A "The defendant did not end the conversation or leave the seat even though he received answers to questions from the victim and friends "It is difficult to say that the defendant's approach is solely to ask for a line and there seems to have been no particular reason why the defendant had to use a gesture." "The defendant has a history of criminal punishment and the victim seems to have suffered considerable sexual discomfort and mental trauma," but added "The sentence was decided by considering the fact that the degree of harassment or exercise of tangible power is relatively serious." The prosecution issued an appeal to the court after the trial was sentenced the case is expected to be dealt with again by the Chuncheon Tribunal of the Seoul High Court Busan KCC will play Wonju DB in the fifth round of 2024-25 KCC Professional Basketball at Wonju Gymnasium on the 13th Choi recently recovered from a foot injury and returned from February to play in five games and 1.0 blocks in an average of 25 minutes and 15 seconds Choi Jun-yong injured both knees when he was with the Seoul SK "There is a problem with the half-moon cartilage in the left knee "There is a bone bruise in the femur as well Choi Jun-yong has had knee problems since the match against Changwon LG on the 8th he pushed ahead with his participation and felt pain after digesting the Anyang Jeonggwanjangjeon on the 10th when will Choi Jun-yong be able to come back "The hospital has not given an answer that it should take a few weeks off It can vary depending on the pain the player feels "I'm looking at it for about four weeks internally But I don't know exactly when I'll be back," he said KCC is currently competing with DB and Jeonggwanjang for the sixth place he can escape six consecutive losses as well as chase by 0.5 games Choi Jun-yong's injury departure is a huge pain At a time when Song Kyo-chang's condition is not rising quickly there is another big hole in KCC's proud forward line DB is ready to register Omari Spellman for KBL It is even more regrettable that the foreign player's strength has been strengthened from KCC's point of view Local Colors has grown from just four represented countries in 1991 to some 60 countries expected to participate for this year’s event Executive Director Lisa Spencer says the mission statement of Local Colors has remained constant “We celebrate cultural heritages from around the globe recognizing the international diversity that is here in the Roanoke Valley building multicultural understanding and fostering the values of diversity and inclusion,” says Spencer This year’s featured country is South Korea as the city of Wonju celebrates its 60th year as “Sister City” to Roanoke Spencer is excited to talk about some special visitors “The mayor of Wonju is heading the delegation They’re also bringing two performance teams – a traditional dance team and a K-pop group.” The festival also features an international marketplace “There’s plenty of opportunities to experience different cuisine The opening ceremonies begin at 11:00am with the “Procession of Nations” Find the full schedule of performances and event map here. BTS's J-Hope salutes to reporters and fans after finishing his mandatory military duty on Oct holds the microphones for bandmate J-Hope on Oct BTS member Jin holds the microphones for bandmate J-Hope on Oct BTS's J-Hope greets reporters and fans after finishing his mandatory military duty on Oct BTS's J-Hope waves to reporters and fans after finishing his mandatory military duty on Oct greets his bandmate J-Hope as the latter finishes his military duty on Oct J-Hope of boy band BTS blows kisses to fans as he leaves his base camp in Wonju after finishing his mandatory military duty on Oct J-Hope of boy band BTS waves to his hands to fans as he leaves his base camp in Wonju J-Hope of boy band BTS makes a finger heart to fans as he leaves his base camp in Wonju Reporters and fans await BTS member J-Hope in front of his base camp in Wonju Fans await BTS member J-Hope in front of his base camp in Wonju One fan is seen wearing the Brazilian flag around her shoulders A fan poses for photos while waiting for BTS member J-Hope in front of his base camp in Wonju Banners congratulating J-Hope on finishing his military duty is hung up near his base camp in Wonju A banner congratulating J-Hope on finishing his military duty is hung up near his base camp in Wonju Balloons carrying congratulatory messages float near BTS member J-Hope's military base in Wonju An installation congratulating J-Hope on finishing his military duty is set up near his base camp in Wonju A balloon saying "ARMY waited for you" is displayed to congratulate J-Hope on finishing his military duty near his base camp in Wonju "We are seeking to recruit Spelman," adding "We will put it into the game when the process such as issuing a visa is completed." Spellman arrived at Incheon International Airport on the 10th who has been a candidate for DB this season Spellman is a former Villanova University in the U.S and is a member of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Division I winner Spellman also played for the NBA's Golden State Warriors Spellman joined Anyang KGC Ginseng Corporation (the predecessor of Anyang Jeonggwanjang) in August 2021 and made his KBL debut Spellman made a strong impression in the KBL Spellman played in 43 regular league games in the 2021-22 season 10.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists 1.0 steals per game Spellman led his team to the championship game from his KBL debut season Spellman took the lead in becoming the team's champion in the 2022-23 season 9.9 rebounds and 2.4 steals in 51 regular league games in the 2022-23 season clearly shaking off the disappointment of finishing second in the previous season Spellman also showed off his tremendous presence in the East Asian club-to-club EASL this season he showed off his strength to explode 53 points in his showdown with San Miguel Bierman of the Philippines Spellman was also named MVP of the tournament Such a Spellman did not finish three seasons Jeong Kwan-jang kicked Spellman out during the 2023-24 season This is because Spellman suffered from frequent injuries as he had difficulty controlling his weight Spellman later played for Zenit St Petersburg Spellman averaged 23 minutes per game for Zenit DB remains in sixth place with 16 wins and 21 losses this season DB is a team that was considered the strongest candidate before the opening of this season DB wants to rebound by setting up a new lineup of foreign players with Chinanu Onuaku Wonju DB and Anyang Jeonggwanjang made a one-on-one trade between Kim Jong-kyu and Jung Hyo-geun on the 23rd "I think this trade will strengthen the gap in the forward team due to injured players we expect to build a variety of forwards along with Kang Sang-jae "Kim Jong-gyu is the best center in Korea recognized by others," said Jeong Kwan-jang "We reached a surprise agreement with the interests of Jung Kwan-jang who was looking for an opportunity to strengthen his inside position in the mid to long term which needed an immediate power big man," he said who will return from rehabilitation in February we will increase synergy between foreign players' unions and domestic players and fill the team's shortcomings such as inferiority in provision and finishing fastballs." Considering the name values of Kim Jong-kyu and Jung Hyo-geun and the closed trade atmosphere of KBL It is a big change to pay attention to this season including the recent one-on-one trade between Dionte Burton and Caddy Lahren Kim Jong-kyu is a big man representing South Korea and is the No 1 overall winner of the 2013 KBL rookie draft He has played in 502 games with an average of 11.3 points who signed an FA contract with DB ahead of the 2024-25 season has only played five games due to injury and has yet to return Jung Hyo-geun was selected as the third overall pick in the 2014 KBL Rookie Draft as one of the pillars of the 200cm Wingman era He is in his ninth season and has a career-high 395 appearances with an average of 8.4 points Both Kim Jong-kyu and Jung Hyo-geun are players who can be key players in a team the current situation is a little different Kim Jong-kyu is still recovering from his injury and is not sure whether he will be able to regain his normal condition this season Jung Hyo-geun is definitely playing a disappointing season but he is a player who can help DB right away DB desperately needed to reinforce the current wingman Jung Hyo-geun is a player who can do what the team wants he can fully coexist as he did in the days of Electronic Land DB remains in sixth place with 15 wins and 16 losses this season A situation that could hurt the pride of No 1 in the regular league in the 2023-24 season we can expect a rebound in the second half It is not known whether Kim Jong-kyu will be able to play this season in 100% condition but I'm not in good shape enough to have already missed 26 games Jeong Kwan-jang is also unlikely to play spring basketball and the gap with DB is as much as seven games and it is practically difficult to reverse this gap for the remaining 24 games Kim Jong-kyu is certainly a player who can be of great help he had a lot of concerns about the definite No there can be a calculation for the new game 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's spy agency on Thursday said at least 100 North Korean troops dispatched to Russia for combat in Ukraine were killed and 1,000 injured In a closed-door briefing to the parliamentary intelligence committee the National Intelligence Service (NIS) also said the Russian military has complained that the North Korean troops lack drone response capabilities and are mainly mobilized as front-line storm troopers Some of the estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers deployed in the Kursk region began to be mobilized into actual combat The agency also said it has detected signs North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is making preparations to train a special operation force to additionally dispatch to Ukraine A closed meeting of the National Assembly's intelligence committee on North Korea's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war is held in Seoul on Dec with National Intelligence Service chief Cho Tae-yong (2nd from L) in attendance " (Omarie) Spellman's general foul on Kim Nak-hyun is heartfelt." Wonju DB won 89-80 in the fifth round of the 2024-25 KCC professional basketball home game against Daegu Korea Gas Corporation at Wonju Gymnasium on the 27th DB was able to widen the gap by catching Korea Gas Corporation with Busan KCC and Anyang Jeonggwanjang collapsing the previous day and getting closer to spring basketball Korea Gas Corporation also did its best until the end as it desperately needed victory but showed their will by narrowing the single-digit gap in the fourth quarter The famous game in Wonju created by DB and Korea Gas Corporation was definitely hot A representative scene of the elusive decision was at the end of the third quarter Kim Nak-hyun was fouled after intercepting the ball by Spellman Spellman intentionally held Kim Nak-hyun's left arm Unsportmanlike foul (U foul) could be suspected referee Lee Seung-moo decided on a regular foul through a video review Spellman explained that it was a general foul because a foul occurred in the process of heading toward the ball The problem is that Spellman had no will for Steele in the scene where he tried to foul off He just intentionally held Kim Nak-hyun's left arm and usually U-foul is called in this case the KBL referee concluded that it was heartfelt "It is a scene related to C3 (a foul of unnecessary contact unrelated to the ball during the deployment of an attack) among the conditions for imposing U fouls we declare a general foul if it is a foul of contact with a hand toward the ball "The situation is judged by the contact toward the ball It didn't even look like his body was facing the cheek "C3 must clearly catch the opponent regardless of the ball Spellman's situation is not irrelevant to the ball he would have judged that his hand was facing the ball," he said Spellman's general foul decision may not be a big problem right away U-Foul easing has caused several side effects throughout this season considering that after Spellman's general foul Korea Gas Corporation conducted a tremendous chase and chased under the DB's chin Even considering that U fouls can get up to five or six points the U-Paul standard has become very generous players will not be subject to U-foul even if they intentionally hold their arms like Spellman during a fast attack crisis Changwon LG won 74-62 against Seoul Samsung and won four consecutive games Two-time UAAP MVP Kevin Quiambao flexes top form in South Korea as he poured on 36 points in a victory for the Goyang Sono Skygunners Kevin Quiambao played his best game as a professional basketball player so far with a 36-point performance for the Goyang Sono SkyGunners in their 86-82 escape act against the Wonju DB Promy at the Goyang Gymnasium on Sunday After being sidelined by injury for most of last month Quiambao finally broke out of his shell as he finished with a double-double also having 12 rebounds and three assists in the big win for the otherwise struggling SkyGunners whose previous career-high was only 33 points in the UAAP drilled six three pointers en route to the victory for Goyang Goyang did their damage early as they were ahead at the halftime break Despite Wonju trying to play catch up in the second half the lead proved insurmountable as Goyang held on for the victory Quiambao’s impact performance cast a shadow on KBL MVP Ethan Alvano’s 18 points which backstopped Lee Gwan-Hee’s 29 points This is Quiambao’s first win while he was on the floor since making his debut in January 12 The SkyGunners snapped a four-game losing skid and improved to 11-24 for the season there is still lots of ground to make up as Goyang remain last in the 10-team KBL standings Wonju have been free falling with their fourth straight defeat They are on the cusp of falling out of the playoffs in the current rankings with a 16-20 slate Goyang Sono won a come-from-behind victory over Wonju DB in the fifth round of 2024-25 KCC professional basketball away game at Wonju Gymnasium on the 1st overturning the difference of 92-82 and 17 points after overtime Sono won two consecutive games and saved his spring basketball hopes but it is not impossible with the current momentum but broke the rising DB through a jujube battle he is showing overwhelming performance that makes it difficult to find a competitor but he remained at the center with four rebounds and seven assists The fielders made seven attempts but failed to make one He showed a regret by giving up all the extra time following the third and fourth quarters Lee Kwan-hee (15 points and 4 rebounds) and Kang Sang-jae (12 points Daegu Korea Gas Corporation won 66-63 against Seoul Samsung and escaped for the second consecutive time Korea Gas Corporation's Andrew Nicholson played a one-man show of 37 points He showed off his strength in the overall struggle 7 rebounds) also showed off their supporting shots Samsung has been mired in a three-game losing streak and is nearing last place for four consecutive seasons Lee Jung-hyun with 13 points and 6 assists and Lee Won-seok with 8 points and 4 rebounds but there was no presence of other players DB beat Seoul Samsung 99-92 in the men's professional basketball showdown in the 2024-25 season at Wonju Gymnasium in Gangwon Province on Jan DB surprised the basketball world on the 23rd DB made a one-on-one trade in exchange for Anyang Jeong Kwan-jang Jung Hyo-geun immediately made his DB debut and led the team to victory and two assists while going on the court for 28 minutes and 11 seconds against Samsung Jung Hyo-geun made DB manager Kim Joo-sung satisfied by thoroughly doing bad things such as defense and rebounding I was happy to announce the start in front of my home fans "Let's make sure to present victory to Hyo-geun." Thank you "I have to do my part." I don't enter the court with the mindset that I have to score a lot I was going to start with bad things such as rebounding and defense he was persistent in stopping Marcus Derrickson Both performance and results were satisfactory Did manager Kim Joo-sung say anything else after joining the team You told me the part that needs to be slightly modified in the shot movement There were quite a few scenes that were promised in the second quarter Did you practice in the afternoon training on the first day of the trade how to move in each situation is no different from a fixed one One of the players who made Jung Hyo-geun's DB debut a victory is Lee Sun-bano (32 points How does it feel to play in the same team as Albano Albano was a short foreign player when he met as an opposing team I think it's the second prettiest thing after my wife (laughs) What was the atmosphere of Wonju Home Court I took a quick look around the stands before the game began I didn't know that so many fans would come to see me I could see why Wonju is called the 'Basketball City' Do you have any new goals while joining the DB It's been a while since I've personally experienced the playoffs (laughs) I mainly talked about personal things (laughs) they asked "where are the towels" and "when will they eat?" I don't think we talked about anything serious other than this J-Hope, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory military service Thursday, becoming the band's second member to complete his service after the eldest member, Jin. J-Hope appeared outside the main gate of the 36th Army Infantry Division boot camp in Wonju, some 90 kilometers southeast of Seoul, where he served, around 10 a.m. The dancer-rapper was seen smiling brightly as he hugged and received a bouquet of flowers from Jin, who was wearing black sunglasses and a red jacket. He was the only member visiting him as the other members — Suga, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook — are performing their military service. In Korea, all able-bodied men are required to serve between 18 and 21 months in the military. BTS member J-Hope smiles with flower bouquets outside the main gate of the 36th Army Infantry Division in Wonju, Gangwon Province, Oct. 17. Yonhap J-Hope then saluted and waved back to the cheers from journalists who had gathered there. Fans were advised by the group's agency, BigHit Music, to avoid visiting the scene to prevent overcrowding issues. "During my 18 months of military service, I performed duties as an instructor and marched a lot, so I saw many Wonju citizens. I want to thank the citizens who greeted and cheered for the soldiers. It was very touching." BTS member Jin, left, celebrates J-hope's military discharge in Wonju, Gangwon Province, Oct. 17. Yonhap Jin, in particular, caught people's attention by kneeling in front of J-Hope and holding a bundle of microphones on behalf of the press, which he took from a broadcasting staff member. "During the service, I felt soldiers have been working hard, dedicating themselves, and doing so much for the country to protect it. I think it would be even more meaningful if the public showed such warm interest and love," he went on saying. "Thank you for your great support, encouragement and love. I've been discharged healthy and well." He then got in a black minivan while singing the first line of a military song. He continued to show his appreciation to the press and fans by blowing kisses through the window until the vehicle drove away. J-Hope enlisted in April and had served as an assistant drill instructor there following his basic training. Jin, who was discharged in June, has since been active, participating in a torch relay for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and preparing for the release of a solo project next month. Following his discharge, J-Hope is also expected to resume individual activities, much to the excitement of his fans. (Yonhap) Watch the newscast to get the code and enter to win an ABC 13 Umbrella! South Korea celebrate 60 sears as Sister Citiesby Ezra Hercyk (WSET) — The City of Roanoke and Roanoke Valley Sister Cities Inc is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Roanoke’s Sister City relationship with Wonju including Wonju Mayor Won Gang Soo and K-pop group LEAD will visit Roanoke in May to commemorate this milestone the delegation will participate in activities highlighting the cultural exchange between the two cities visiting landmarks such as the Roanoke Star and Wonju Street as well as participation in Roanoke's annual Local Colors Festival and visit to the Taubman Art Museum SEE ALSO:Roanoke sheriff's office to host Special Olympics fundraiser chair of the Wonju Sister City Committee echoed Mayor Lea's sentiments emphasizing how the Sister Cities program promotes cultural awareness and understanding The City of Roanoke looks forward to welcoming the Wonju delegation and celebrating this significant milestone.