Journalist

Yoon Juhye
  • South Korea’s ruling, opposition parties condemn White House dinner shooting, offer sympathy to Trump
    South Korea’s ruling, opposition parties condemn White House dinner shooting, offer sympathy to Trump A shooting at a dinner event for the White House press corps drew condemnation from South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties, which said violence and terrorism cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.  Kang Jun-hyeon, senior spokesperson for the Democratic Party, said in a written briefing on the 26th that it was fortunate the situation ended without escalating into a serious bloodshed. He offered sympathy to President Donald Trump and White House officials who may have felt anxious. Kang said peace cannot be assured when people try to resolve conflict through violence, and urged overcoming differences through rational dialogue and democratic compromise. He said he hoped the incident would help end attempts to express views through terror, adding that the Democratic Party would also use it as an opportunity to reflect on and practice the political principles of peace and democracy. Cho Yong-sul, spokesperson for the People Power Party, called the shooting a serious crime that should be strongly condemned regardless of political stance. He expressed deep sympathy to U.S. citizens and President Donald Trump, saying they would have been deeply shocked. Cho said the incident was not limited to a specific individual but a shared threat everyone must guard against. “Violence can never defeat democracy,” he added, again strongly condemning what he called a violent act of terror.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 21:18:14
  • Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe breaks 2-hour barrier with marathon world record in London
    Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe breaks 2-hour barrier with marathon world record in London The marathon’s long-standing two-hour barrier has been broken for the first time in history. Sebastian Sawe of Kenya won the men’s race at the 2026 London Marathon on April 26 (local time), finishing the 42.195-kilometer course in 1 hour, 59 minutes, 30 seconds. His time surpassed the previous world record of 2:00:35 set by fellow Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum at the Chicago Marathon in October 2023. Sawe is now the first runner to complete an official full marathon in under two hours.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 20:48:15
  • South Korea’s Democratic Party Condemns Shooting at WHCA Dinner, Offers Sympathy to Trump
    South Korea’s Democratic Party Condemns Shooting at WHCA Dinner, Offers Sympathy to Trump South Korea’s Democratic Party condemned a shooting at a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, saying indiscriminate violence and terrorism can never be tolerated. In a written briefing on April 26, party spokesperson Kang Jun-hyeon said it was fortunate the situation ended without escalating into “serious bloodshed,” and offered sympathy to President Donald Trump and White House officials who may have felt anxious. “Once conflicts are addressed through violence, peace cannot be guaranteed,” Kang said, calling for differences to be resolved through “reasonable dialogue and democratic compromise.” He said he hoped the incident would help end attempts to express views through terror, adding that the Democratic Party would take it as an opportunity to reaffirm and practice the principles of peace and democracy. Gunfire broke out during the WHCA-hosted dinner on April 25 (local time) at the Washington Hilton, prompting Trump and his wife, along with other attendees, to evacuate. No one was hurt, and the shooter was subdued at the scene. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 20:30:44
  • South Korea Golf Club Data Breach Exposes About 100,000 Records; North Korea Suspected
    South Korea Golf Club Data Breach Exposes About 100,000 Records; North Korea Suspected Police are investigating a data breach at a golf club in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi province, that exposed personal information on an estimated 100,000 customers. According to the Kukmin Ilbo on Saturday, the National Police Agency’s Security Investigation Command and Control Division confirmed a large-scale leak from the Lee & Lee CC website and is investigating. The number of affected people is estimated at about 100,000. Lee & Lee CC said in a notice posted April 18 that it had confirmed customer data was leaked after a hacker inserted malicious code into its website on Oct. 21 last year. The exposed information includes names, dates of birth, gender, user IDs, passwords, mobile and landline phone numbers, email addresses and home addresses. Police reportedly learned of the breach while investigating major North Korean hacking groups and believe the club’s server was infected with malware distributed by the group. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 20:09:14
  • World Leaders Condemn Suspected Shooting Targeting Trump, Say They’re Relieved He’s Safe
    World Leaders Condemn Suspected Shooting Targeting Trump, Say They’re Relieved He’s Safe World leaders condemned what they described as “political violence” after a shooting believed to have targeted U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they were relieved he and others were unharmed. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X on April 26 (local time) that she was “relieved” to hear that Trump, first lady Melania Trump and everyone at the dinner were safe, adding that “there must never be violence in politics.” Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, said political violence is unacceptable in public life and must be firmly rejected. He added it was fortunate that, thanks to a swift response by law enforcement, all attendees were able to evacuate safely. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on X that he was “shocked,” and that any attack on democratic institutions or press freedom must be condemned “in the strongest terms.” He said he was greatly relieved that Trump, the first lady and all attendees were safe. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote on X that, after reports of a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, he was relieved to learn the president, the first lady and all attendees were safe. “Political violence must not occur in any democracy,” he said. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in a statement, praised the efforts of the agencies that responded quickly. Earlier, gunfire was heard at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., prompting Trump and others at the event to evacuate. The shooter was subdued at the scene.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 19:27:15
  • Samsung Shareholder Group Plans Rally Outside Lee Jae-yong’s Home Ahead of Union Strike Event
    Samsung Shareholder Group Plans Rally Outside Lee Jae-yong’s Home Ahead of Union Strike Event A Samsung Electronics labor union is preparing a general-strike rally next month outside the home of Chairman Lee Jae-yong, and a shareholder group has announced a counterprotest. Yonhap News Agency reported on the 26th that the Korea Shareholder Movement Headquarters, which has opposed the union’s activities, notified police it will hold a rally from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on May 21 outside Lee’s residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul’s Yongsan district. The gathering is widely seen as a response to the general-strike plan by Samsung Electronics’ companywide union. The union plans to hold its own rally at 1 p.m. the same day outside Lee’s home to announce its general-strike plans. The reported number of participants for the shareholder group’s rally is about 30. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 19:12:15
  • South Korea Forecast: Mostly Cloudy Nationwide; Rain Possible in Capital Area at Night
    South Korea Forecast: Mostly Cloudy Nationwide; Rain Possible in Capital Area at Night Monday the 27th is expected to be mostly cloudy nationwide, with rain starting overnight in parts of the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon and Chungcheong, the Korea Meteorological Administration said Sunday. Central regions will be mostly cloudy, while southern areas will see intermittent clouds before turning cloudier at night. Jeju Island will be mostly clear during the day, then gradually cloud over at night. Rain is possible overnight in the capital area, Gangwon inland and mountainous areas, and the northern west coast of South Chungcheong Province. Expected rainfall: 5-10 millimeters in Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province; about 5 mm on the five West Sea islands; 5-20 mm in Gangwon inland and mountainous areas; and less than 5 mm in Daejeon, Sejong and South Chungcheong Province. Skies will be mostly cloudy across the country, with occasional sprinkles in the afternoon mainly in the capital area, Gangwon and the northern west coast of South Chungcheong. Temperatures are forecast to range from 6-14 degrees Celsius (43-57 Fahrenheit) in the morning and 14-27 C (57-81 F) in the afternoon. Daytime highs are expected to reach 22 C in Seoul and Wonju, 16 C in Gangneung, 23 C in Cheongju, 24 C in Daejeon, 25 C in Jeonju, 24 C in Gwangju, 23 C in Yeosu, 27 C in Daegu, 23 C in Busan and 20 C on Jeju. Fine dust levels are expected to range from “good” to “moderate” nationwide. On Tuesday the 28th, the country is expected to remain mostly cloudy, with rain in the capital area, Chungcheong and Gangwon. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-26 18:06:40
  • New Seoul Arts Center President Jang Han-na Vows to Broaden Access
    New Seoul Arts Center President Jang Han-na Vows to Broaden Access Jang Han-na, the newly appointed president of the Seoul Arts Center, said on the 24th that she would “faithfully and diligently” carry out her duties so the center becomes “a hub for culture and the arts that is open and closer to more people, embracing this era.” Jang made the remarks after receiving her letter of appointment from Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Choi Hwi-young. Her term is three years. She added, “It is an honor to be able to contribute to the future of the Seoul Arts Center with the experience I have built as a musician on stages around the world, and I feel a heavy responsibility.” Opened in 1988, the Seoul Arts Center operates performance and exhibition venues including a concert hall, an opera house, the Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum and the Hangaram Art Museum. It is considered one of South Korea’s key cultural spaces, expanding public access to the arts and supporting foundational performing arts such as classical music, opera, ballet and dance. Choi said public and arts-sector interest in Jang’s appointment is high, and urged her to use her experience and leadership to present a vision for a “new leap forward” as the center approaches its 40th anniversary in 2028 and to energize overall management. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-24 18:06:15
  • Hong Seung-hye’s ‘On the Move’ show at Kukje Gallery Busan explores rhythm and motion
    Hong Seung-hye’s ‘On the Move’ show at Kukje Gallery Busan explores rhythm and motion Tap, tap, tap… In Hong Seung-hye’s solo exhibition ‘On the Move,’ water drops fall without pause. As they gather into a puddle, each drop sends out ripples that read as circles, triangles and squares. Across eight video works installed in the gallery, similar but distinct sounds drift together, break apart and return, creating subtle variations. At a news conference held on the 24th at Kukje Gallery Busan, Hong spoke about rhythm, saying, “Music moves me without me even realizing it.” “Even the spacing when you hang frames isn’t random. It’s the result of countless adjustments. I can’t explain every moment, though,” she said. The exhibition centers on the “mobility” Hong has long pursued, bringing together works from different periods. It traces a progression from geometric forms to sound and from sound to choreography. The show spans flat works that appear to move, video works that actually move, and sculptural pieces that viewers can move themselves. A key focus is a group of major video works shown together. They include ‘Snoopy in Space’ (2019), which drifts through a vast cosmos, and ‘Facial Expression Practice’ (2025), in which circles, bars and crosses meet and separate to form expressions that seem to laugh and cry. In the videos, pared-down shapes move like notes on a musical staff, shifting, varying and expanding. Hong linked that sense of movement to her own life: memories of a father who loved music, time spent learning the marimba, scenes from the film ‘The Sound of Music,’ and accidental changes produced by the undo process. She added Photoshop at 40 and began using GarageBand at 50, she said, turning her life into a kind of rhythm that remains in motion. “I actually love dancing,” she said. “It’s like I’ve found a dance I can do even when I’m old. Even if I don’t have much energy later, if I still have the strength to move a mouse, I’ll be able to keep dancing.” The exhibition runs through June 14. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-24 17:51:25
  • New Books: Hormones Behind Short-Video Addiction and Sleep, Plus Two More Titles
    New Books: Hormones Behind Short-Video Addiction and Sleep, Plus Two More Titles Science That Can Change Your Day=Written by Ullim, Dongasia. If you keep watching short videos and still want more — or if you have ever bought enzymes after seeing a social media ad for melting bread — this book is aimed at you. The author, a science communicator, looks at everyday topics such as stress, sleep, exercise, short-video addiction and love through a scientific lens, encouraging readers to rethink routines and make better choices. The book focuses on hormones. It explains that repeatedly watching shorts and reels can build tolerance to dopamine, pushing viewers to seek stronger stimulation in a self-reinforcing cycle. It also offers a remedy, highlighting the role of serotonin — often called a “happiness hormone” — and providing practical tips to promote its release. Sleep, exercise and love are also tied to hormones, the author says. To benefit from fasted aerobic exercise, readers should avoid excessively triggering cortisol, a stress hormone. On love, the book argues that hormones shift as relationships mature, citing phenylethylamine and endorphins. Readers can choose sleep methods, workouts and diets suited to their own circumstances. "In today’s world, dopamine is actually very easy to get without going through the process of dating and adjusting to each other. You can easily satisfy dopamine just by watching stimulating content like shorts or reels. In other words, we already have many ways to satisfy dopamine easily, anytime and anywhere, so dating is no longer the only channel for dopamine. Dating requires a lot of time and energy, yet it’s hard to predict a sure dopamine reward, and you never know when it might fall apart." (p. 190) A Sad Murder=Written by Jonathan Rosen, translated by Park Dasom, Munhakdongne. This memoir and nonfiction work centers on a real person, Michael Laudor. The author closely traces how Laudor, a childhood friend, lived with schizophrenia and, in his 30s, ended up committing murder. Laudor was a celebrated elite: He graduated first in his class from Yale University in three years and joined a top-tier management consulting firm. Behind the résumé, however, was schizophrenia. Once seen as a symbol of hope for overcoming the illness, he shocked the United States in 1998 when he killed his fiancée. Rosen writes his friend’s life in a restrained tone while examining the 1980s U.S. culture of elitism and family environments that prized intellectual achievement — factors he suggests helped worsen Laudor’s symptoms. He also points to the tragedy that can follow when appropriate intervention for mental illness disappears, and to the effects on individuals of a social climate that emphasizes performance while ignoring pressure and stress. "Just as Michael himself had been a symbol of hope, Michael’s film was also seen as a symbol of hope. I had no idea, until the murder happened, what Michael meant to the hundreds of thousands of people who desperately wanted their existence to be recognized and made visible in society. I also didn’t know how much despair his downfall brought to so many individuals. The journal Psychiatric Times titled its article on the case, ‘From a publicity poster to a wanted poster.’" (p. 624) Grand Prince Suyang=Based on an original work by Kim Dong-in, edited by Lee Jeong-seo, Saeum. This edition adapts Kim Dong-in’s “Daesuyang” for modern readers. Without undermining the original form and intent, the editor revises sentences for clarity, adds titles to each chapter and explains difficult Chinese characters. The novel follows events from King Sejong’s reign through King Munjong’s death, when King Danjong took the throne at age 12 and, at 15, handed it to Grand Prince Suyang. It depicts officials who belittled the young king while trying to secure their own power, and a court that effectively neglected state affairs such as border defense and institutional reform. Through this, it questions the familiar image of Suyang as a “cruel uncle who killed his nephew,” offering a more layered view of the era’s power structure and political realities. “‘They say a lion will kill its own cub if it seems the cub can’t live as a lion, but people can’t do that, which is truly pitiful.’ Hearing this lament from his younger brother (Sejong) every time they met, Yangnyeong lowered his head and stayed silent for a long while before finally replying. ‘Your Majesty, it cannot be helped. It seems an era is coming when the qilin sleeps and the lynx (Munjong) dances …’ ‘Then I suppose you, elder brother, must watch over that lynx and guide him so he does not dance too wildly.’" (p. 49) 2026-04-22 15:55:52