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A wooden cross and an image of the Virgin Mary, brought from the Vatican, will be unveiled to the public at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul this evening.
These items were presented to young Koreans during a Mass led by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Sunday, in preparation for World Youth Day 2027, which will be held in Seoul.
Pope Francis expressed his hope that Korea’s young people would carry the cross to Asia, sharing the love and comfort of Jesus Christ in a world torn apart by conflict and war.
World Youth Day, organized by the Vatican, is a global event for young Catholics held every two to three years.
On the eve of the Nobel Prize award ceremony, a celebration will be held in Gwangju, the hometown of Nobel Prize laureate Han Kang.
The event will take place at Gwangju Citizen Hall from 8 PM on December 10th until 1 AM the following day.
The event will feature congratulatory messages from literary organizations, various performances, and a presentation of a video about Han’s life.
A hologram of “Dong-ho,” the protagonist of Han’s acclaimed novel “Human Acts,” will be created using AI to deliver a special congratulatory message.
Gwangju city will also unveil a commemorative sculpture to coincide with the award ceremony.
Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province is ramping up efforts to attract overseas digital nomads for workation programs.
The province hosted a program earlier this week, inviting over 20 digital nomads from 13 countries, including the U.S., France, and Peru.
Participants visited various regions in Gangwon, such as Chuncheon and Donghae, where they worked remotely from shared offices and enjoyed local experience programs after work.
Since leading the domestic workation initiative in 2021, Gangwon-do has successfully attracted over 170,000 visitors.
And that’s all from me. Stay tuned for more cultural news and engaging discussions coming your way.
source : https://www.arirang.com/news/view?id=278500
