Bereket Alemayehu

In a time when the world is burdened by conflicts driven by greed, hatred, and unhealthy competition, the need for healing spaces has never been greater. Throughout history, humanity has turned to the mountains and forests in search of refuge,…

Since 2023, the South Korea-based World ARTE Festival has been an attractive event in bringing creative people together. This year, the third edition of the festival will take place from August 1-3, 2025, at Jeongseon Arari Village, a cultural village…

Once again, the annual Swiss-Korean Innovation Week 2025, organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in South Korea, made a remarkable impact, bringing together Swiss and Korean experts for various events held from May 19 to 23, 2025, in Seoul. This year’s…

In early May, I shared a story of a Korean man, Seongwon LEE, a former Marine Corps officer turned government official, who set foot on a 560-kilometer Journey from Seoul to Busan for Service Dogs and Veterans. On 13 May 2025,…

On 14 May 2025, the USA-based Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced the launch of its first-ever homepage for its AI for Individual Rights initiatives. The program is said to be the world’s first to expose artificial intelligence (AI) used by…

In an era where many campaigns are often backed by major company sponsors and media coverage, a brave and brilliant Korean man, Seongwon LEE, a former Marine Corps officer turned government official, has chosen a unique personal initiative that he…

Have you ever tasted Korean temple cuisine? It’s entirely plant-based, which celebrates the natural rhythms of the Earth. It is said that in the Buddhist tradition, there’s a deep emphasis on balance and harmony between the elements. In the making…

As spring brings refreshing weather to South Korea’s capital, April has been packed with many interesting events and public gatherings. I had the pleasure of visiting one particular exhibition twice at the city’s main avenue, Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul.…

On Sunday, 20 April 2025, the Cambodian community celebrated the Khmer New Year in Ansan City in the Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The New Year, known as Choul Chnam Thmay, is one of the most important and joyful festivals in…

On 11 April 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs hosted the “106th Anniversary Ceremony of the Establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea” at the Provisional Assembly Hall of the National Memorial of…