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China is awaiting the upcoming memorial of one of the most tragic events in world history. The 13th of December is the day of memorial for the “Rape of Nanking” in 1931 during Japan’s invasion of China during the Second World War. According to Yonhap News, descendants of victims or those who lost family members in this atrocity are reported to have filed a resolution to the United Nations, heavily criticizing the Japanese government. READ MORE
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Korea’s KBS reported that Uber, a rideshare and taxi service that is operated by a smartphone app, was banned in multiple countries. On the 8th, the Holland had already officially banned the use of Uber and the Spanish government was reported to have done the same on the 9th. Other governments are also reported to be considering whether they should continue to allow the use of this service. READ MORE
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According to Chosunbiz, Korean scientists working at the Jang Boko Science (Korean Polar Research Institute) Base in Antarctica announced they have discovered a meteorite. The research center reported that this was the largest meteorite that was ever found by Korean scientists. It was found at a location some 300 kilometers away from the base. READ MORE
Ministries
Higher Calling Conference is one of the largest Korean-American conference for Christian young-adults in the United States. With the conference less than 2 weeks away, KCCC (Korea Campus Crusade for Christ) staff, student leadership and many local Korean-American church leaders are constantly promoting the event and preparing for the conference, where over 2,000 high school and college students will be participating. Meanwhile, KCCC will be starting a series of prayer meetings to continue interceding for Higher Calling. READ MORE
Entertainment
South Korea’s Sports World reported that left-hand pitcher Gwanghyun Kim has left for San Diego from Seoul-Incheon International Air Port. 26-year-old Kim, who was offered a 2 million dollar contract by the San Diego Padres and now will begin negotiations with insiders of the MLB (Major League Baseball) ball club regarding details of the contract. READ MORE
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AP and CNN reported that at 7am on the 5th of December, NASA reported that they had finally succeeded in launching the Orion which is America’s next generation manned spacecraft that will be replacing the space shuttle. The Orion was launched at Cape Canaveral Air Force Base in a Delta IV launch vehicle. READ MORE
Entertainment
South Korea’s OSEN reported that the hip hop artist Tablo of Epik High and his daughter Haru will no longer be appearing in the reality TV show, “The Return of Superman” (KBS2). On the 28th of December, the hip hop artist and his daughter will be appearing on their last episode. READ MORE
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The fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is still continuing. The 6 Middle Eastern countries, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Oman and Bahrain, that from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have officially announced that they will be militarily participating in the war with ISIS. They announced that a command center will be established in the Arabian Gulf and will be commanding a unified force of tens of thousands of troops. READ MORE
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South Korea’s Donga Ilbo reported that China, Japan and India have announced that their respective governments and respective space agencies have are planning to start a new space race which involves exploration of the moon. All three powers proclaimed that they will “conquer” the moon in search of resources. They hope to reach the moon between 2017 and 2018. Donga Ilbo also reported that Korea will also be participating in this new race for the moon.READ MORE
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South Korea’s News 1 reported that North Korea’s “Arirang”, a traditional musical performance has been approved and registered into the UNESCO Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. This is the first time a North Korean tradition has been registered by UNESCO under this category. READ MORE
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AP and Yonhap News reported that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) confirmed that the first testing of the potential vaccine for the Ebola Virus has produced some hopeful results. 20 people were recruited from the ages 18 to 50 for human testing. NIH insiders explained that 4 weeks after the vaccine was administered, an antibody was formed within all of the subjects. READ MORE
Ministries
On the 22nd of November, with Thanksgiving only a few days away, a group of Christian college students gathered in front of a local juvenile camp in Pomona, California with the purpose of bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to the minors. The students are members of KCCC (Korea Campus Crusade for Christ), one of the largest Korean-American Christian ministries in the U.S. The team was originally planning to carry out their ministry earlier in October, but because if some logistical difficulties, it had to be delayed. READ MORE
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According to the Guardian, England’s Charles, Prince of Whales, who is the eldest son and direct heir to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II, has made a statement that outraged the British political arena. Although it is yet unclear if the prince had actually made this statement in person, the British government is in shock that the royal family is hoping to re-enter the political arena. READ MORE
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The U.K.’s Daily Mail reported that a Liberian rubber farm had banished the family members of an Ebola victim who had lost his life through the epidemic. The Fire Stone Rubber Farm situated just outside the capital city of Monrovia, and its laborers have expressed great outrage at this inhumane action. READ MORE
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Korean Economic reported that Hee-Ho Lee, the former First Lady of President Dae-Joong Kim has agreed with the North Korean government that she will visit Pyeongyang in the near future. The specific date has not been determined, but Lady Lee will be entering North Korea by foot, through the DMZ. READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
World May 08, 2014 03:08 AM EDT
