Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital Appoints Kim Seongho as 24th Director

Professor Kim Seongho of the Department of Neurosurgery has been inaugurated as the 24th Director of Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital. The inauguration ceremony was held on the afternoon of November 3 at the Hyangseol Grand Auditorium, with over 100 attendees, including Seo Gyoil, Chairman of the Dong Eun Academy Foundation, Seo Yuseong, Director of the Central Medical Center, key officials, faculty, and staff, who gathered to celebrate the occasion.Director Kim Seongho graduated from the College of Medicine at Soonchunhyang University in 1999 and earned his Ph.D. in medicine from the university's graduate school. He has contributed to the hospital's development by serving in the Department of Neurosurgery for 17 years, holding key positions such as Head of the Intensive Care Unit, Head of the Surgical Department, and Director of Strategic Planning. He has also been active in medical volunteer work as the head of the Soonchunhyang Medical Volunteer Corps. Director Kim is the firs

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11.04 15:24

[K-Women Talk] The Value of Open Platforms: Increase the Density of Experience

During the unusually long Chuseok holiday, I visited Luxembourg to meet an acquaintance. With both its length and width under 100 kilometers, and a per capita GDP of $131,384 (ranked first in the world according to the 2024 International Monetary Fund statistics), I became curious about the secret behind the success of this small but strong European nation. While the rapid growth from 1980 to 2000 as a “tax haven” is well known, what is the secret to Luxembourg’s continued prosperity today? One interesting point is the proportion of foreign labor. Luxembourg has a total population of about 670,000, and 51% of its residents are foreigners. If you include cross-border workers who live outside the country but commute daily, more than 70% of the total workforce is foreign. This is according to an HR director I met locally. “We are not a Luxembourgish company, but a European company. The nationality of our employees doesn’t matter; what’s important is that we are connected.” The Luxembourg

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11.03 13:35

"Racial Discrimination on Board": Soyou Says "Received Apology from Delta Air Lines... Will Take Legal Action Against Rumors"

Singer Soyou revealed that she received an official apology from the airline regarding the incident in which she claimed to have experienced racial discrimination on board a Delta Air Lines flight in the United States. On October 31, Soyou posted on her social media account, stating, "I reported the inconvenience I experienced on my return flight by submitting a written complaint just before landing, and I recently received an official apology from Delta Air Lines via email." She went on to express her gratitude, saying, "Thanks to those who empathized with my feelings at the time and sent their support, I was able to return to my daily life." Soyou had previously claimed that she was subjected to discriminatory treatment by a flight attendant on her flight from New York to Korea on October 19. At the time, Soyou, feeling tired, requested a Korean flight attendant to check the meal schedule. However, the chief purser regarded this as problematic behavior and called for a security offi

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11.01 09:46

"Am I Eating Too Messily?" Skillfully Deboning Chicken Down to the Bone... Jensen Huang and Lee Jae-yong's Chicken Deboning Skills

The recent "chimaek gathering" near Samseong Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 30th, featuring Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun, has become a hot topic. Among netizens, the chicken deboning skills of CEO Huang and Chairman Lee have gained particular popularity. On the 31st, various online communities posted articles titled "Jensen Huang and Lee Jae-yong's Chicken Deboning Skills." The video shared in these posts showed CEO Huang, Chairman Lee, and Chairman Chung the previous day, deboning and eating chicken together during their chimaek gathering. CEO Huang put a chicken wing in his mouth, skillfully separating the meat from the bone with his mouth and leaving only the bone behind. Chairman Lee held the chicken wing with both hands, broke it apart, and ate the cartilage first.He then put a piece of chicken in his mouth, carefully deboned it, and left only the clean bone. Netizens found the human side

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10.31 13:48

Jensen Huang, Lee Jae-yong, and Chung Eui-sun's "Kanbu Meeting of the Century": Who Rang the Golden Bell?

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, visited Korea for the first time in five years and formed an "AI Kanbu" alliance with Lee Jae-yong, Chairman of Samsung Electronics, and Chung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Company, by sharing a "soju-beer love shot" at a chicken restaurant near Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The three strengthened their friendship by drinking "bomb shots" made by citizens at the restaurant. Around 7:20 p.m. on the 30th, hundreds of people gathered in front of "Kanbu Chicken" in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for what was dubbed the "Kanbu meeting of the century."The three arrived at the restaurant at around 7:25 p.m., making their way through the crowd. Before entering, CEO Huang told reporters, "Nvidia and Korea have a lot of announcements to make, and there are great partners here," adding, "Tomorrow, we will reveal exciting news and various projects we are working on together." Once inside, their table was set with cheese balls, cheese sticks, one boneless fr

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10.31 10:17

Snapping Photos with Tourists at Cheomseongdae... First Lady Kim Hyekyung Actively Promotes Hanbok in Gyeongju Day After Day

On the 30th, First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, wife of President Lee Jaemyung, met with hanbok designers in Gyeongju on the occasion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit to promote hanbok. In particular, Mrs. Kim was seen wearing hanbok during the APEC period, visiting places such as Cheomseongdae and Daereungwon in Gyeongju, greeting citizens, and taking commemorative photos together. On the 30th, Presidential Office Deputy Spokesperson Jeon Eunsu reported that Mrs. Kim held a tea meeting with five hanbok designers and promoted hanbok while walking near Daereungwon and Cheomseongdae in Gyeongju. Attendees at this tea meeting included Song Sunmin, the artistic director who oversaw the APEC Hanbok Fashion Show held on the 29th, as well as Lee Hyesoon (CEO of Damyeon), Lee Hyemi (CEO of Saimdang), Song Hyemi (CEO of Seodamhwa), Park Sunyoung (CEO of Nabi Hanbok), and Lee Yesim (CEO of Orimi). Mrs. Kim stated that hanbok is a representative cultural asset unique to Korea that sy

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10.31 08:44

Choi Minhee's Daughter Explains on Social Media: "I Swear I Did Not Have Two Wedding Ceremonies"

The daughter of Choi Minhee, Chairperson of the National Assembly Science, Technology, Information and Broadcasting Committee and a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, recently addressed the controversy surrounding her wedding through social media. On October 30, Ms. A, Chairperson Choi's daughter, posted on her social media, "I swear to the heavens, I did not have two wedding ceremonies," and explained, "I did not intentionally schedule my wedding during the national audit period; I set the wedding date after the second round of exams I was preparing for." This was in response to claims made by Assemblyman Joo Jinwoo of the People Power Party and others, who pointed to her social media profile stating "Married since August 14, 2024," and argued, "The wedding during the national audit period was essentially a cash-collecting ceremony." Her explanation indicates that she registered her marriage last year and held the wedding ceremony only once this month. Ms. A wrote, "I never expe

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10.30 20:25

[Power K Women] Hyunnam Park, President of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Who Broke the "Glass Ceiling": "Good Leadership Means Putting People at the Center"

Hyunnam Park, President of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (and Country Head of Deutsche Bank Korea), is an icon of breaking the "glass ceiling." She is the first female representative of a foreign investment bank in Korea, as well as the first Korean female president and re-elected president of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI). At the forefront of industrial and economic cooperation between Korea and Germany, she is regarded as a strong bridge and a pioneering leader driving innovation. Under her leadership, the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry has, since its founding in 1981, facilitated the global expansion and collaborative projects of numerous companies for over 40 years. People have always been at the heart of President Park’s leadership, as she has paved her own path where no one had gone before. She believes that true leaders are those who draw out potential and foster a culture of trust and respect. She emphasized, "G

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10.30 11:00

"Foreigners Can Buy Sex Without Worry"… Prime Minister Takaichi Vows to Break the System That Only Punishes Women

Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital Appoints Kim Seongho as 24th Director

[K-Women Talk] The Value of Open Platforms: Increase the Density of Experience

"Racial Discrimination on Board": Soyou Says "Received Apology from Delta Air Lines... Will Take Legal Action Against Rumors"

"Am I Eating Too Messily?" Skillfully Deboning Chicken Down to the Bone... Jensen Huang and Lee Jae-yong's Chicken Deboning Skills

Jensen Huang, Lee Jae-yong, and Chung Eui-sun's "Kanbu Meeting of the Century": Who Rang the Golden Bell?

Snapping Photos with Tourists at Cheomseongdae... First Lady Kim Hyekyung Actively Promotes Hanbok in Gyeongju Day After Day

Choi Minhee's Daughter Explains on Social Media: "I Swear I Did Not Have Two Wedding Ceremonies"

[Power K Women] Hyunnam Park, President of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Who Broke the "Glass Ceiling": "Good Leadership Means Putting People at the Center"

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