VANK, a cyber diplomatic mission in South Korea, is implementing a global campaign against racism among Asians around the world. The tragedy of Auschwitz began with hatred and the war crimes committed by Nazi like the Holocaust started from racism. Therefore, if we do not stop the crimes of racial hatred and discrimination around the…
When you think of Asia, what comes to mind? Do you think of images of western colonization, developing countries, or vacation spots? Textbooks, books, maps and websites all around the world emphasize the impressive history of the Americas and Europe, but a distorted conception of history of an invaded Asia is left behind. But there is an everlasting history…
VANK made a petition requesting that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) takes more interest in the radiation issue in Japan, especially with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics coming up. In preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Japan announced that they will be holding the baseball and softball games at the Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium, which is…
The amount of people learning Korean language has practically doubled over the span of ten years. With the growth of Korean culture through Korean pop music (K-pop), Korean dramas, and Korean makeup, not only are students learning in school, but even outside academics, people are becoming interested in the Korean language. According to the Modern…
With the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics right around the corner, Korea is using their voice to make the games a safe event for all. VANK posted a petition on change.org that requests the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s urgent attention for the safety of the participants and visitors of the Olympics on three requests: 1. Japan…
A Japanese newspaper (Tokyo Shimbun) has criticized the Japanese government for permitting the use of the Rising Sun Flag in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This past September, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Committee allowed the use of the Japanese Rising Sun Flag during the Olympic competitions and ceremonies. However, a Tokyo newspaper (Tokyo Shimbun) stated that…
Starting from October 9, 2019, “Hangul Day” will now be annually recognized as an official public holiday in the state of California in the United States. From the request of Korean American Dong-woo Park, California Assembly member Sharon Quirk-Silva introduced the measure to the California legislature, and it was unanimously authorized this year on the…
On August 6th of 2019, the New York State Education Department updated a portion of the curriculum involving the East Sea. Initially, there was no specific name that was used for the body of water when it was taught in New York schools. Now, both the names East Sea and Sea of Japan will be…
I am French, and even if I’ve never learned about Korean history before entering at VANK, the time being in Korea has taught me more that I could ever imagine. Before, I only knew Korea for 2 reasons: First the Japanese Occupation (1910-1945) and then the Korean War. Little that I knew I would one…
VANK reports that American and British publishers have changed their publication’s statements on the history of metal types. They are set to officially recognize Korea’s “Jikji Simche Yojeol” as the world’s oldest extant book printed with movable metal type in future publications. Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational company that publishes textbooks in…