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Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
At brick-built Ludensia, Global Biz Forum unites leaders for future growth
Park Kee-young, Ludensia CEO and a founding member of the Global Biz Forum, shared the story behind the park's creation at the 2025 Global Biz Forum. The event, hosted by The Korea Herald and Herald Business, was held on Wednesday at Ludensia, a European-style theme park in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province. Under the theme "Next Biz Model: Global Business Opportunities and Trends," the forum brought together business leaders and entrepreneurs to explore innovative paths for future growth. Park explained that he personally sourced materials from Europe and the United States, designing and building the park over several years to create a space that both children and adults could enjoy. Among the guests was Thai Sen. Parinya Wongcherdkwan, who expressed hope for stronger collaboration between South Korea and Thailand in the years ahead. Before the forum, the senator held discussions with Park Kee-young and Herald CEO Choi Jin-young on future business cooperation. The forum served not only as a platform for sharing business insights but also as an opportunity to foster global partnerships in a unique and creative setting.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
93-year-old Korean woman's incredible youthful look has internet asking ‘is she a vampire?'; here's how she stays young
At 93 years old, Korean woman Lee Gil-ya has captured attention online for her remarkably youthful appearance. In a recent video from Gachon University, where she serves as president, she was seen sitting upright and speaking with energy and confidence. Her thick hair, radiant skin, and vibrant presence left viewers amazed, with many struggling to believe her real age. (Also read: Suriya shares his diet and fitness secrets for impressive six-pack abs at 49 in Kanguva: 'I followed a 100-day plan' ) In a past interview with Herald Business, Lee Gil-ya revealed that she drinks at least 1.5 litres of water every day, replaces coffee with tea, and always keeps humidifiers running around her home to maintain skin hydration. A post shared by The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 (@thekoreaherald) "I don't drink or smoke. I maintain a regular routine and have been receiving laser treatments at the dermatology department of Gil Hospital for the past 10 years," she shared. In another interview with Chosun Daily, Lee added that her secret lies in "consistently doing very ordinary things." Her disciplined lifestyle, avoiding alcohol, sticking to a strict routine, and staying hydrated plays a key role in maintaining her youthful energy. Lee Gil-ya's youthful appearance at 93 left the internet stunned. Viewers were quick to express their amazement, with many refusing to believe her age. "She's the youngest-looking person in the country," one user commented. Another wrote, "I wouldn't believe it if someone told me she's 93." One admirer shared, "I wish to be that healthy, full of projects, and lively at 93." And of course, the internet being the internet, someone quipped, "Is she a vampire?" However, not everyone was convinced her age-defying looks were purely natural. Some speculated that cosmetic treatments might be involved. "God knows how many procedures she's undergoing to look like this. It's clear she doesn't look like this with just hydrating cream," one user wrote. "Botox?" another added.
Mint
24-05-2025
- Health
- Mint
93-year-old stuns social media with young looks, shares secrets to staying healthy: Netizens react, ‘Is she a vampire?'
At 93 years old, Lee Gil-ya has gone viral for looking much younger than her age. In a recent university video, the president of Gachon University in South Korea was seen sitting straight and speaking with energy and confidence. She spoke about the new AI and platform era and said Gachon University would be a top choice for students and companies. Viewers were amazed by her thick hair, glowing skin and youthful charm. Many online users couldn't believe she was 93. Some called her the 'youngest-looking person' in the country. 'I wouldn't believe it if someone told me she's 93,' came from another. Another Instagram user wrote, 'I wish to be that healthy, full of projects and lively and 93.' 'Is she a vampire?' quipped another. However, not everyone believes that her ageless beauty is all-natural. 'God knows how many procedures she is undergoing to look like this to have such a smooth and wrinkle free face. It's clearly she does not look like this using hidrating cream only. It's exaggerated and vampire legends were born in Transilvania, not in Joseon,' remarked one user. 'Botox?' another wondered. Born in 1932, Lee shared her beauty secrets in a past interview with Herald Business. She drinks at least 1.5 litres of water daily, replaces coffee with tea and uses humidifiers all the time around her house. Childhood memories of poor people dying without care inspired her to become a doctor. 'I don't drink or smoke, I maintain a regular routine and have been receiving regular laser treatment at the dermatology department of Gil Hospital for the past 10 years," she added. In an interview with Chosun Daily, Lee said her secret to staying young was doing simple things consistently on a daily basis. She also avoids stress and stimulants. Lee Gil-ya started her medical journey in 1951 at Seoul National University and graduated in 1957. She completed her internship in 1965 at Mary Immaculate Hospital, USA, and her residency at Queen's Hospital Center by 1968. Later, she earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Japan in 1977. Lee Gil-ya established Gil Medical Foundation and Gachon Medical University and currently serves as the president of Unified Gachon University. Over the years, she has held many leadership positions, including chairing various educational and cultural institutions. She has received multiple honorary doctorates for her contribution to medicine and education.
Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Korea Herald
Teacher who murdered 7-year-old student fired, but eligible for gov't pension: report
Bereaved family of victim seeking compensation against suspect, school and city Myeong Jae-wan, the 48-year-old elementary school teacher accused of murdering a 1st-grader at school, has been officially dismissed by the education authorities, a local media outlet reported Monday. According to the Korean-language daily Herald Business, the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education confirmed Myeong's dismissal, the highest level of disciplinary action for government employees, at a disciplinary committee meeting on May 8. She purportedly did not challenge the decision. Myeong is the suspect in the shocking murder of 7-year-old Kim Ha-neul at an elementary school in Daejeon on Feb. 10. She allegedly lured the victim to an empty classroom and stabbed her to death. Myeong then inflicted injuries on herself with an apparent intent to kill herself. Despite her dismissal as a teacher, Myeong's career of 20-plus years makes her eligible to receive a retirement pension as stipulated by the Public Officials Pension Act. It states that dismissed public officials, which includes elementary school teachers, can have their pension cut by 50 percent, but only those convicted of crimes against the state are to have their entire pension revoked. Myeong, under physical detention, is currently undergoing criminal trial, with her first hearing slated for 10 a.m. on May 26. The victim's family has filed a civil suit seeking compensation worth 410 million won ($293,000) against Myeong, the school's principal and the metropolitan government of Daejeon. They held the parties responsible for failing to stop Myeong's crime, saying the principal in particular should have taken measures after the suspect exhibited erratic behaviors, such as assaulting a colleague.
Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Korea Herald
Bereaved family of victim seeking compensation against suspect, school and city
Myeong Jae-wan, the 48-year-old elementary school teacher accused of murdering a 1st-grader at school, has been officially dismissed by the education authorities, a local media outlet reported Monday. According to the Korean-language daily Herald Business, the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education confirmed Myeong's dismissal, the highest level of disciplinary action for government employees, at a disciplinary committee meeting on May 8. She purportedly did not challenge the decision. Myeong is the suspect in the shocking murder of 7-year-old Kim Ha-neul at an elementary school in Daejeon on Feb. 10. She allegedly lured the victim to an empty classroom and stabbed her to death. Myeong then inflicted injuries on herself with an apparent intent to kill herself. Despite her dismissal as a teacher, Myeong's career of 20-plus years makes her eligible to receive a retirement pension as stipulated by the Public Officials Pension Act. It states that dismissed public officials, which includes elementary school teachers, can have their pension cut by 50 percent, but only those convicted of crimes against the state are to have their entire pension revoked. Myeong, under physical detention, is currently undergoing criminal trial, with her first hearing slated for 10 a.m. on May 26. The victim's family has filed a civil suit seeking compensation worth 410 million won ($293,000) against Myeong, the school's principal and the metropolitan government of Daejeon. They held the parties responsible for failing to stop Myeong's crime, saying the principal in particular should have taken measures after the suspect exhibited erratic behaviors, such as assaulting a colleague. minsikyoon@
