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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Korea Herald
Mosaic of Independence Heroes
South Korea commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Korean Peninsula on Friday. To honor the Korean independence heroes, The Korea Herald created a mosaic based on the 'Denny Taegeukgi,' the oldest known version of the Korean national flag preserved in Korea, using photographs of 252 recipients of the Republic of Korea Medal, Presidential Medal and Independence Medal kept at the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs' National Institute of Korean History Archives.
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Korea Herald
S. Korea to honor US missionary for helping independence fighters
South Korea will confer a state medal on a US missionary in recognition of her support for independence fighters, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day, the veterans ministry said Wednesday. The ministry will posthumously award an Independence Medal to Geraldine Fitch, who helped key members of Korea's provisional government on the verge of being arrested by Japanese authorities safely escape during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula, according to the ministry. Aug. 15 marks the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation. Her husband, George Ashmore Fitch, previously received the same state medal in 1968 for assisting the Korean independence movement. Alongside Fitch, the ministry will award 310 other people in recognition of their contributions to the country's independence. With the latest recognitions, South Korea has honored 18,569 independence activists since 1949.
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Korea Herald
Parenting 101: Baby's first moment, sealed in a stamp
Cutting the umbilical cord marks a baby's entry into the world -- a quiet yet powerful signal of life's beginning. After the cut, about two or three centimeters of the cord remain on the baby's belly. It's clamped with a plastic clip to prevent bleeding and infection, gradually drying and darkening before naturally falling off within five to fifteen days. The severed cord may appear unappealing, but for many mothers, it is a tangible link to the profound experience of carrying life, something deeply personal and worth preserving. But how? In South Korea, rather than simply tucking it away in a storage box, some young parents are choosing to transform their baby's umbilical cord into a small, custom-made stamp. Known as an 'umbilical cord stamp," this keepsake holds the baby's dried umbilical cord inside the stamp's body, with the base engraved with the child's name. These stamps come in a range of materials, from wood to jade, and can feature intricate carvings or tassels. Prices vary by design, typically ranging from 20,000 won ($14.45) to 100,000 won. They are often used for a child's later milestones, such as opening their first bank account, says Kim Ji-woo, mother of a 2-year-old girl. 'I used the stamp to open our baby's first bank account, and it felt deeply meaningful. There will be many more firsts in our child's life that require her name, and each time I use this stamp, I'll be reminded of those early, precious memories." For some, even the box for storing the umbilical cord should be a special keepsake. Tiny baby figurines made with 3D printers to resemble a baby's face and hold their umbilical cord have recently gained popularity among young parents. Some turn a tiny jar containing the umbilical cord into a necklace by hanging it on decorative thread. In a country known for turning memories into merchandise, much like with K-pop goods, Korean parents enjoy a variety of umbilical cord keepsakes to mark their baby's first moments.
