뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 코이카(KOICA, 한국국제협력단)는 국제개발협력을 알리고 더 나은 세상을 만들기 위한 아이디어를 국내외에 전파할 ‘코이카 글로벌 서포터스 위코(WeKO)’ 6기를 오는 25일까지 모집한다. 특히 이번 위코 6기는 기존 사회관계망서비스(SNS)는 물론, 최근 화두로 떠오른 인공지능(AI) 기술 및 서비스를 접목해 획기적이고 창의적인 홍보 미션을 수행해 대한민국을 넘어 전 세계적인 트렌드를 선도할 크리에이터로서 주목받을 것으로 기대된다. 역대 위코 기수 최초로 서포터스 130명 선정 외에도 AI 가상인물을 활용해 코이카의 브랜드 정체성을 담은 ‘버추얼 서포터스’를 도입하는 등 위코의 활동 영역이 글로벌을 넘어 AI까지 확장된다는 점에서 의미가 크다고 볼 수 있다. 위코는 만 16세 이상이라면 국적이나 인종, 성별에 상관 없이 누구나 지원할 수 있다. 모집 인원은 △대학(원)생 부문 81명(개인·팀 단위 지원) △일반 부문 18명(고등학생 포함 개인·팀 단위 지원) △글로벌 부문 31명(개인 지원) 등 총 130명이다. 글로벌 부문은 국내 거주하는 외국인 또는 외국에 거주하는 한국인 및 외국인이 대상이다. 우대 대상은 △공적개발원조(O
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korea has launched the moon of Seoul; a moon-shaped helium balloon ride set to offer a unique aerial experience by introducing SEOULDAL, in Grassy Field of Yeouido Park, Seoul from July 2024 that will provide citizens with a truly engaging airborne experience. An opening ceremony for the balloon ride was held on July 6 themed "Summer Picnic with SEOULDAL." The name "SEOULDAL" combines "Seoul" and "Dal," (Korean word for "moon”)," aims to habitual capture the essence of the moon-shaped attraction as well as to attract both domestic and international tou
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 현대자동차그룹이 인도네시아에서 배터리셀-전기차로 이어지는 현지 전기차 생산 체제를 구축, 전기차 생태계의 미래를 열고 있다. 현대차그룹은 최근 LG에너지솔루션과 합작한 배터리셀 공장 ‘HLI그린파워(Hyundai LG Indonesia Green Power)’를 준공했다. 현대차 인도네시아 공장은 HLI그린파워에서 생산한 배터리셀을 장착해 ‘디 올 뉴 코나 일렉트릭(The all-new KONA Electric)’ 양산을 시작한다. 이에 따라 현대차그룹은 인도네시아 최초로 전기차 배터리셀부터 완성차까지 현지에서 일괄 생산 시스템을 갖추게 돼 인도네시아를 넘어 아세안 전기차 시장에서 전략적 우위를 확보할 수 있는 계기를 마련했다. 인도네시아는 세계 4위의 인구 대국이자 동남아국가연합(ASEAN)의 핵심 국가로, 폭발적인 성장 잠재력을 보유하고 있다. 또한 전기차 배터리 핵심 광물인 니켈 매장량 및 채굴량 세계 1위로, 원자재 공급망에서 중요한 위상을 차지하고 있다. ◇ 현대차그룹, 인도네시아 EV 생태계 완성…현대와 LG에너지솔루션의 밧데리 통합 현대차그룹은 3일(현지시간) 인도네시아 카라왕 신산업단지(KNIC: Karawang Ne
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | At least 116 people died, more than 80 injured in a stampede occurred during the religious event of Hindus in northern India’s state of Uttar Pradesh on July 3,2024. At least 116 people died, most of them were women and children, said Prashant Kumar, the director-general of police in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. More than 80 were injured and shifted to the hospitals, said Shalabh Mathur the senior police officer. “People started falling one upon another rushed to leave a makeshift tent, those who were crushed died.” witness Shakuntala Devi told the Press T
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 한국 기업 끼따인터내셔널코리아가 인도네시아 신수도청 및 북부 쁘나잠 빠세르군과 함께 인도네시아 신수도 및 주변 전략적 지원 지역의 건설 및 개발을 위한 공동사업자로서의 지위를 확보했다고 3일 밝혔다. 끼따인터내셔널코리아의 이번 공동사업권 확보는 지난해 윤석열 대통령의 인도네시아 국빈 방문을 계기로 확립된 ‘특별 전략적 동반자 관계’ 이후 본격화된 한-인니 협력의 성과이다. 특히, 글로벌경제연합 끼따인터내셔널의 연대와 상생의 정신, 글로벌 프로젝트에 대한 노하우와 신뢰가 만들어낸 결실이라는 평가다. 인도네시아는 수도 자카르타의 지반 침하와 인구 집중 문제 등을 해소하기 위해 지난 2019년 시작해 2045년까지 4단계로 동칼리만탄 누산타라로 수도 이전을 추진 중에 있다. 인도네시아 조코위 대통령은 오는 8월부터 누산타라에서 집무를 시작해 79주년 독립기념일인 8월 17일에 맞춰 누산타라를 공식 수도로 선포한다. 이어 10월 차기 프라보워 수비안토 인도네시아 대통령의 취임식 역시 신수도인 누산타라에서 진행할 예정이다. 신수도 누산타라 지역의 총면적은 2561제곱킬로미터(㎢)로 서울시의 네 배 크기에 달한다. 인도네시아 정부는 2045년
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Total of 9 people, 2 city hall employees, 4 bank employees, and 3 hospital employees has lost their life in a traffic accident occurred at an intersection of the City Hall Station in Jung-gu, Seoul during the night time on July 1,2024. According to the News 1 coverage on the 2nd, all nine people deceased in this accident were confirmed to be men. Mr. Park (42), Mr. Lee (54), Mr. Lee (52), and Mr. Lee (52) died in the accident were employees of a commercial bank with a head office near City Hall Station. Three people died at the scene and one other person suf
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | A violent mob brutally lynched and ablaze a man on false allegations of desecration of Holy Quran, even dragged victim’s burning naked body through the Swat streets. The incident happened inside the Madyan police station of Swat on Thursday evening, when the violated mob set ablaze the suspect’s body, the police station and a police vehicle. The deceased man was identified as Mohammad Suleman, a Sunni Muslim and a resident of Sialkot who went to Madyan for tourism, a popular tourist spot in Swat, Pakistan. According to the reports, some local individuals ann
뉴스노믹스 AJAY ANGELINA 기자 | More than 20 bodies were discovered at the fire site of the Aricell plant, a specialized manufacturer in lithium thiony/chloride battery production system in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on Monday June 24, 2024. The reports notified that a powerful explosion occurred at 10:31 a.m. (0131 GMT) after a series of battery cells exploded inside a warehouse with some 35,000 units at Aricell company, a major industrial cluster about 90 minutes southwest of the capital Seoul. According to the police and fire authorities, more than 20 dead bodies has been found after an
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korean government declared the “national emergency on population”, rolling out measures to expand cash support for newborn babies and reverse the declining birth rate trend announced by the president Yoon Suk-yeol on June 19,2024. As the country is suffering with rapid decline in the newborn births hit a record low 0.76%, and is expected to drop to another fresh low of 0.68% in the other half of the year. President Yoon said, “the population crisis caused by extremely low birth rates is the foremost and critical issue for South Korea.” “The rapid popul
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The Embassy of Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Seoul is hosting “Basant Musical & Cultural Festival Korea” in collaboration with ICPSC Korea at the Maru Park, Gangnam-gu, Seoul going to be held from June 21~23, 2024. Basant, actually is a vibrant and colorful festival traditionally celebrated in Punjab region of Pakistan marks the arrival of spring and the end of the winter season. Basant, is a unique event also known for its kite-flying competitions makes the sky beautiful with multitude of colorful kites, joyous celebrations, creates an atmosphere fill
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Pakistan Interior Ministry has announced a new policy of suspending the issuance of passports to Pakistani nationals who are seeking asylum abroad or already living on asylum in the foreign countries. The decision was made in the context of national security and international commitments announced by Mohsin Naqvi, the Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan. The Ministry has issued a directive to all relevant authorities including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to implement a new policy of no issuance of passports to the asylum seekers or the Pakistani nation
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Nazir Masih, the 70-year-old victim of Muslim mob violence over disputed blasphemy allegations at Mujahid colony, Sargodha, Pakistan has been died after suffering with severe injuries. He has undergone multiple surgeries but could not survive because of pain and wounds. Nazir Masih was under treatment at the military-run hospital, Islamabad, after being rescued along with family members from the aggressive Muslim mob gathered to punish a Christian man on false allegations about desecration of Quran pages without any proof. Christian leaders and the minority
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Dr Helen Mary Roberts become the first Christian female brigadier in the 77-year military history of Pakistan through her devotion and love for the country. “Dr. Helen Mary Roberts has been promoted to the rank of brigadier in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps, making her the first female brigadier leading the country’s Christian community in Pakistan” announced by the Pakistan army. “Colonel Dr Helen Mary Robert was “another living example of merit and national representation” in the Pakistan Army” said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Pakistan s
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The status of mandatory employment of the disabled evaluated until December of last year 2023 is announced by Lee Jeong-sik, the Minister of Employment on May 23. The overall average employment rate of the disabled in 2023 was seen 3.17%, 3.86% in the public sector, and 2.99% in the private sector as per Ministry of labor and employment. Looking at the 10-years trend, the employment rate and size of the disabled continued to rise, and the rate of public sector was higher than the private sector. The employment rate of disabled people in the public sector was
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Another case of blasphemy can be seen with open eyes arise in Pakistan that presents the glimpse of ignorance among the community that deals with their own human less behaviors. Two Christians, Nazir Masih and his son Sultan Masih living in Sargodha region of Pakistan were brutally attacked in charge of false blasphemy allegations by the Muslim mob on Saturday morning. More than 300 Muslim mob including clerics and Islamic students gathered and imposed allegations of desecrating pages of the Quran and discarding them in front of the small shoe factory of Naz
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Embassy of India located in Seoul signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Seongdong Foundation of Arts and Culture to further foster cultural and artistic exchanges between India and the Republic of Korea (SDFAC) on September 2, 2024. The Seongdong Foundation of Art & Culture (SDFAC) is a non-profit organization established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) to promote cultural and artistic development in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The Indian Cultural Center in Korea is the cultural department of the Indian Emba
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korea classifies Mpox as an infectious disease that is subject to border screening from Aug 21,2024. The Passengers flying from eight African nations must report to the authorities if they are experiencing Mpox symptoms, said Korean health authorities on the afternoon of Aug 20. The Korean Disease Control and Prevent authorities declared that under the strengthened surveillance measures, the passengers entering South Korea from eight African countries and experiencing symptoms such as fever, chills, rash, or swollen lymph nodes in the neck must report
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | “Korea needs to consider accepting more foreign workers to increase country’s working-age population amid a looming demographic crisis, “said a presidential aide in an interview on KBS radio on Wednesday. "As the working-age population is sharply decreasing, utilizing foreign workers could be an option to increase the population," emphasized by You Hye-mi, a senior aide while addressing the problem of low birthrates and aging population in South Korea. In 2023, the Korea's total fertility rate reached a record low of 0.72. If the current trend continues, the
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The Central Accident Control Headquarters for the fire accident at the Hwaseong Aricell factory held its 3rd meeting at the Seoul Government Complex on the 13th and announced 'measures to strengthen the safety of foreign workers and small businesses'. In the process of strengthening safety management at small businesses, risk assessment standards are streng thened, and consulting and follow-up management are provided for vulnerable workplaces. This is a follow-up measure to the emergency safety support implemented on the 18th of last month to prevent fire ac
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The ‘79th Liberation Day ceremony was held for awarding Korean Nationality Certificates to Descendants of Independence Meritorious Persons by the Ministry of Justice at the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea Memorial Hall, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul at 3 p.m. on August 12. This event was held to repay gratitude to the great sacrifice and dedication of those who contributed in Korean independence and celebrate their descendants acquiring Korean nationality to become a full citizen of the Republic of Korea. Minister Park Seong-jae personally awarded Kore