A Korean-born adviser in British public life reflects on local politics, youth opportunity and building lasting UK–Korea links By Wonsuh Song in London Jane Lim speaks about politics less as a career than as a long exercise in trust. Now active in British public life and serving as Anglo/Korean Relations Advisor to Sir Ed Davey MP,…
미국 지구물리학연합회(AGU) 전 회장 리사 그롬릭 교수가 과학 공동체의 구조적 전환과 ‘기쁨(joy)’을 중심에 둔 리더십의 의미를 제시했다. 그롬릭 교수는 12월 15일(현지시간), 미국 뉴올리언스 컨벤션센터에서 열린 AGU 연례학술대회 세션 ‘Rooted in Joy: Centering Belonging, Accessibility, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (B-A-JEDI) in Earth, Planetary, and Space Science Education and Outreach’에서 기조 발언을 통해 자신의 경험과 연합회의…
[ 제4회 한일청소년그림축제 개최 : http://www.hasam-art.com ] 도쿄를 중심으로 활동 중인 하성심(Hasungsim Ha) 작가는 미술과 플라워 디자인을 아우르는 예술가이자 교육자로 감성과 조형미가 조화된 창의적 예술세계를 구축 해 왔다. 작가는 20년 이상의 미술 지도 경력과 2년간의 플라워 레슨 지도 경험을 바탕으로 예술을 통해 인간의 내면을 표현하고 치유하는 교육 철학을 실천하고 있다. 한국에서 ‘하삼플라워샵’을 운영하며 플라워 드로잉과…
— Currently Visiting Japan to Discuss the Upcoming JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2026 Tokyo — Wonsuh Song Dr. Carol Finn, former President of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and Co-Program Chair for the upcoming JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2026, is currently visiting Japan to discuss preparations for the joint conference and strengthen cooperation between the two scientific unions. During her visit, Dr. Finn attended the…
By Wonsuh Song [Tokyo | Japan] 2025 marks a milestone year for Malaysia as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” Malaysia is spearheading initiatives for economic resilience, digital transformation, and green growth across the region.Ahead of the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from…
By Wonsuh Song The story of Mr. Kiseok Ha, head of Dongwon Japan, is more than a corporate success tale. It is a chronicle of how one grows, how one makes the field into a stage, and how trust becomes the true currency of business. His journey always began with questions. Every evening, his father,…
By Wonsuh Song [Chiba, Japan] The 2025 Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU) Meeting has once again brought together a wide range of sessions and lively discussions at the forefront of geophysics research. Standing out among the many participants is Janice R. Lachance, J.D., who was recently appointed as the official Executive Director and CEO of the…
by Wonsuh Song Washington, D.C. is often referred to as the heart of world politics. Home to the White House and the U.S. Congress, this city also hosts a vibrant Korean American community whose activities serve as a critical bridge between Korea and the United States—enhancing Korea’s international standing. At the forefront of these endeavors…
by Wonsuh Song [Tokyo] Earlier this March, I visited the Korean Cultural Center in the heart of Tokyo. This year marks the 60th anniversary of normalizing diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan—an especially meaningful milestone that has drawn keen attention from both countries. I was eager to meet Gong Hyungsik, Director of the Korean Cultural…
[Prof. Wonsuh Song, who teaches geography at Shumei University, educates university students in Japan about human rights issues in North Korea and the situation in Northeast Asia. Recently, Prof. Song established a non-profit organization, the NKNGO FORUM, in Tokyo to enhance international cooperation for resolving North Korean human rights issues. The inaugural meeting of the…