Animal Activist Makes Historic Deal With Meat Market to Close All Slaughterhouses
Marc Ching has recently announced his historic agreement with the Gupo Meat Market to close all dog, duck, rabbit, and chicken slaughterhouses.
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Dog Slaughter Banned in South Korean Market
The dog meat market responsible for much of the country's supply will no longer allow the tools for canine slaughter.
UPDATE: North and South Korea Commit to Denuclearization, End of War, and Unity
The historic day was resplendent with symbolism representing their pledge for denuclearization, possible reunification, and the end of the 68-year war.
North and South Korea Reportedly Prepare to Officially End Their 68-Year War
The official end of the war and military conflict between the two nations would also spell the end of the heavily-armed DMZ that separates Seoul and Pyeongchang.
This Orchestra Has Been Uniting North and South Korea for the Last Nine Years
The orchestra recently played a concert in the Demilitarized Zone so that people on both sides of the border could hear their music.
North and South Korea are Going to March Under Single Unified Flag at the Olympics
While this will be the tenth time that North and South Korea have marched under one flag, the event marks another significant development for the Olympic Games.
South and North Korea Meet For Peace Talks, Already Lifting Travel Bans
North Korea has joined talks that could lead to peaceful relations between the two familial foes.
South Korea is Shutting Down Their Largest Dog Slaughterhouse and Turning It into a Public Park
The historic decision to dismantle a prominant slaughterhouse is being hailed as a "landmark" moment in animal welfare for South Korean activists.
North and South Korea Have Begun Clearing the Mines in the DMZ
The initiative is another step forward in the peace talks between North and South Korea.
Simon Cowell Donates Over $32,000 to Close Down South Korean Dog Meat Farm
The "X Factor" host's donation also inspired a slew of fans to follow in his footsteps and open their wallets for the rescue mission.
In Landmark Case, South Korean Court Rules That it is Illegal to Kill Dogs for Food
The historic ruling has animal rights activists rejoicing – but there is still more work to be done.
Rather Than Close Their Doors, South Korean School Fills Classrooms With Illiterate Older Women
Some older village women have never had the opportunity to learn to read or write – but now, they're finally being given a chance.
After Korean War Monument is Vandalized in NJ, a South Korean Town Donates to Repair it
62 years after the Korean War ended, residents of a South Korean town assured New Jersey veterans that their sacrifice in the 1950s will never be forgotten.
Legally Blind South Korean Sets Archery World Record at Olympics
South Korean archer Im Dong-hyun sees only blurred colors and lines when he peers toward the target about 76 yards away. It doesn't stop the legally blind Olympian from hitting the grapefruit-sized yellow center – again and again and again. Friday he set the first world record of the London Olympics.
South Korean Golfer Gives $200K to Tornado Relief in the US
A South Korean golfer, K.J. Choi is giving $200,000 from his win at The Players Championship to help victims of the tornados that ravaged the southeastern United States.
South Korean Pastor Accepts Unwanted Babies in Drop Box
In a country that prizes physical perfection, Korean Pastor Lee Jong-rak, his eyes opened after caring for his own disabled son, has been taking in unwanted infants, who if not for the drop box in the front of his building would be left in the street. To Pastor Lee Jong-rak, babies with Down syndrome or cerebral palsy are all perfect and they have found a home here.
S. Korean President Gives His $26M Fortune to Youth Scholarship Fund
South Korea's president will donate about 33.1 billion won ($26 million) — almost all of his personal fortune — to establish a new youth scholarship program, his office said Monday.
Seoul Hails North Korea's Reactor Shutdown
"South Korea on Sunday hailed North Korea's announced shutdown of a plutonium-producing reactor as an 'encouraging' move which will hopefully speed up its nuclear disarmament."
Two Koreas Say Trains to Restart after Half-Century
North and South Korea have agreed to start regular rail freight services across their heavily fortified border next month for the first time in more than half a century.
Korean Leaders Declare Commitment to Peace
Almost a year after North Korea tested an atomic weapon, the nation's leader pledged to permanently shut-down nuclear operations by year's end and pursue peace with South Korea, as the two nations wrapped up their historic summit as the world's last cold war opponents.
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