Korea 24 - 2021.07.29
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Korea24 – 2021.07.29. (Thursday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong said North Korea appears to be preparing to open the door to dialogue. Meanwhile, the Unification Ministry said it plans to use the restored communication lines between the two Koreas to discuss setting up a virtual meeting system with North Korea in order to hold dialogue under safe conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Koo Hee-jin)<br /> <br /> Going for Gold with Mark Wilson-Choi: South Korea’s fencing ‘Avengers’ grab gold in the men’s team sabre event, retaining their Olympic title. In the pool, teen swimming sensation Hwang Sun-woo comes fifth in the 100m freestyle event, but shows promise for 2024.<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis: Affiliate Professor Kim Byung-joo from the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Law Professor Cho Hee-kyung from Hongik University discuss Wednesday’s TV debate between the presidential contenders from the ruling Democratic Party. Plus they discuss when they think the leading presidential contender for the opposition bloc, former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, might join the main opposition People Power Party.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: A heartbreaking letter written by a mother of a teenager who reportedly took his own life due to school violence issues goes viral ("일주일만 슬퍼해줘" 극단선택 아들의 부탁, 엄마는 거절했다). Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has upheld a six-year prison sentence for disgraced judo Olympic silver medalist Wang Ki-chun for sexual abuse of minors (왕기춘 징역 6년 확정…"햄버거 사줄 게" "집안 일 좀" 제자 2명 성폭행). And Olympic archer Kim Woo-jin has wowed fans with his extraordinary composure as shown by his heart-rate numbers during his matches (자는 거 아냐? 양궁 김우진 심박수 화제, 상대 선수의 절반).<br /> <br /> Explore Korea with Andy St. Louis: Andy introduces the ‘Young Korean Artists 2021’ exhibition at the MMCA Gwacheon. This year marks the 40th anniversary of MMCA’s inaugural youn
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