by Wonsuh Song My conversation with Tae Yong-ho, Chief of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) Secretariat, made me realize that unification is no longer a distant dream but a process already unfolding in our daily lives. As a former North Korean diplomat who defected to South Korea and served as a National Assembly member,…
영어교육전문가 정경영 , 10월 1일 부터 시작 오는 10월 1일부터 파이낸셜뉴스 일본법인이 운영하는 교육전문 사이트 에듀코리아뉴스에서 “영어교육 및 진로전문가 정경영 칼럼”이 시작됩니다. 30년 이상 교육 현장에서 영어 교사로 학생들을 가르치고 진로를 상담해온 고대부고의 정경영 선생님은 이 칼럼을 통해 오랜 경험과 깊이 있는 지식을 바탕으로 영어교육과 진로지도의 현실과 방향성에 대해 독자들과 소통하고자 합니다. 영어교육의 전문성을 갖춘…
by Wonsuh Song (Mulmangcho Japan Representative) In 2003, a small group called “Asagao-no-Kai” (Morning Glory Association) was formed in Japan. This gathering of neighbors came together out of empathy for the suffering of Shigeru and Sakie Yokota, who lived in the same apartment complex. The Yokotas had dedicated decades to the effort of bringing back…
by Wonsuh Song (PUAC GSC committee member) 【Seoul, Korea】─ Mr. Dong Seung Chul, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), has dedicated over three decades to advocating for reunification since joining the organization in 1992. Raised in the frontlines of Gangwon Province, Dong’s early experiences with security threats shaped his commitment to…
Advancing Earth Science and Gender Equity: An Interview with Dr. Carol A. Finn By Wonsuh Song (IGC2024 Organizing committee member) 【Busan, South Korea】 — At the 2024 International Geological Congress (IGC) in Busan, Dr. Carol A. Finn, a seasoned geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), delivered a compelling keynote address on a topic close to her heart: advancing Earth…
Janice Lachance at IGC 2024: Advancing Science, Ethics, and Policy By Wonsuh Song (IGC2024 organizing committee member) 【Busan, South Korea】— At the 2024 International Geological Congress (IGC) in Busan, Janice Lachance, the interim Executive Director and CEO of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), delivered two impactful talks that highlighted the intersection of science, ethics, and…
By Wonsuh Song (IGC2024 Organizing committee member) 【Busan, South Korea】 – At the International Geological Congress (IGC) 2024, one prominent figure stood out: Dr. Lisa J. Graumlich, a renowned paleoecologist and the current President of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). Dr. Graumlich’s work has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of how climate, ecosystems, and human…
By Wonsuh Song (IGC2024 Organizing committee member) 【Busan, South Korea】 – John Ludden, a distinguished geologist and Chairman of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), has had a profound impact on the field of geosciences through his leadership, research, and advocacy. With a career spanning decades, including his tenure as Executive Director of the British Geological…
By Wonsuh Song (IGC2024 Organizing committee member) 【Busan, South Korea】 – The 37th International Geological Congress (IGC) 2024 is in full swing, bringing together leading scientists, researchers, and policymakers from around the world. Among the distinguished speakers is Dave Applegate, the Director of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). With a deep commitment to advancing geoscience for public…
제37회 국제지질학회 총회(IGC) 아이스 브레이크: 김영석 회장과 송원서 교수의 대담 2024년 8월 25일, 제37회 국제지질학회 총회(IGC)의 개막을 앞두고 열린 아이스 브레이크 행사에서 대한지질학회 김영석 회장을 만난 일본지구물리연합회(JPGU) 송원서 교수가 소식을 전했다. 이번 대회 준비 과정의 어려움과 지질학의 미래에 대한 담소를 나누었다. 송원서 교수: 오늘 드디어 국제지질학회 총회의 시작을 알리는 아이스 브레이크 자리입니다. 대회를 준비하신 소감이…