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U.N. General Assembly To Talk On North Korea’s Human Rights Issues
Yonhap News reported that representatives from all U.N. nations will be gathering at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss North Korea’s human rights issues at the first ever “North Korea Human Rights High-Level Talks”. Representatives from Korea, the United States including State Sec… 
Ryu Scheduled for MRI Checkup After Worst Start of the Season
On the 14th, “Korean Monster” Hyun-jin Ryu, a starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers probably had his worst start on the 14th at the AT & T Ball Park in San Francisco against the Giants. Don Mattingly, the manager of the Dodgers announced at a press conference that was held right after the… 
Korean Comedy Enters Global Market: China Purchases Rights For “Gag Concert”
Korean entertainment has acquired a global reputation and many fans over the past decade. Fans all over Asia, Europe and even some from the United States have shown great enthusiasm towards Korean singers, bands, and TV serials in what cultural experts dubbed “Han-Ryu” or the “Korean Wave”, … 
CIA: ISIS Has 31,000 Fighters, Arab States Will Also Fight With US
The CIA announced that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) may have as many as 31,000 active militants. The number is much higher than originally anticipated. The announcement was made right after Obama’s speech on Wednesday where he brought up the issue of the U.S. leading a joint strike f… 
Russia and US Clash Regarding ISIS Airstrikes and Ukraine: China Shows Ambiguous Attitude
In the midst of America’s air strikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and cooperation with the European Union (EU) to put more pressure on Russia after its most invasion of Ukraine, there is currently a great deal of tension between the two global powers that grew into what som… 
NASA Reveals Replacement Space Craft for the Space Shuttle
Yesterday on its website, NASA revealed that it is ready to reveal its replacement model for the Space Shuttle. The new spacecraft is called the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. After the decommissioning of the Space Shuttle Endeavor in 2011, NASA had to develop a replacement craft that could not o… Evangelicals for Marriage Equality Receives Criticism
On Tuesday, the launch of a new group called Evangelicals for Marriage Equality has attracted much publicity. Evangelicals for Marriage Equality, or EME, promotes the ideal that marriage is a civil right that should be guaranteed for all members of society, no matter their sexual disposition. 
Boy Scouts Charter Launched for the First Time in the Korean Church in Southeast U.S.
Boy Scouts has been established for the first time in the Korean Church setting in the southeast region of the U.S. Next Thursday (September 18th) at 7 P.M., Korean Community Presbyterian Church of Atlanta will be hosting an informational and celebratory session during which attendees will be able t… 27 Christians Arrested While Worshipping in Saudi Arabia
27 Christians who were worshipping together at a home in Saudi Arabia were arrested last week. Among the arrested were men, women, and children. This incident occurred as a result of one nearby resident who reported that they were partaking in ‘suspicious behavior.’Local news source Saudi Gazett… The Campaign to Take Out "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance
The atheist group American Humanitarian Association (AHA) began a new campaign on Monday promoting a boycott of the Pledge of Allegiance. AHA’s newest campaign is called “Don’t Say the Pledge.” The organization claims that the phrase “under God” is unpatriotic and should be taken out of… Korean Society Doesn’t Consider Christians as Influential as Other Religious Leaders, Study Finds
It seems that of all of the religious people in South Korea, Christians are not as influential or respected in society, according to a recent report from Sisa Journal, a Korean news publication. In their recent study, “Who Moves Korea,” only 2 out of 10 religious figures chosen as the most influ… 
Seungri of Big Bang Injured In Automobile Accident
Seungri (Seung-hyun Lee), a member of “Big Bang”, one of Korea’s most popular boy bands, was injured today at 3 am while driving his Porsche towards his home. Korea’s Star News reported that Seungri’s Porsche crashed into another vehicle while he was driving. While YG Entertainment, Big Ba… 
US and Allies Will Combat ISIS, But Still Without US Ground Troops
On Wednesday night, Barrack Obama the president of the United States explained to the public about some specific strategies the U.S. government has planned to combat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The U.S. military will be leading a coalition of forces from America and its allies and it… 
Numerous Human Rights Violations in Thailand
Today Amnesty International released a report, named Attitude adjustment- 100 days under Martial Law, detailing the status of Thailand’s human rights during the past three months. After the military coup in May, Thailand’s military has been in control of the government. Amnesty International… 
North Korean Athletes To Enter South Today
The Incheon Asian Games is now only 8 days away, and today, the first wave of North Korea’s national athletes are scheduled to enter Korea via plane. Experts predicted that North Korea’s participation in this year’s Asian Games will spark positive effects for North and South Korean relations. …









