Theresa Kim Hwa-young

The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Korea revisits the issue of atomic energy safety and nuclear waste disposal. In case of accidents, the costs of environmental rehabilitation are greater than any benefits nuclear power can provide. He also expresses solidarity towards fellow Catholics in Japan.

During a visit to South Korea with Mgr Celata, the president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue met President Lee, whose nation promotes “universal values”. The prelate notes that unity requires religion and culture, not politics alone.

Fr Kim Jeong-nam organises a series of Friday lectures until Easter at his parish church of Ilwon-dong, in the South Korean capital. Successful among the faithful, the initiative is praised by a Won Buddhist leader. The president of the Episcopal Commission for Inter-faith Dialogue tells AsiaNews that “hand in hand” we can reach “understanding”.

Continued prayers and a collection of funds in South Korean Diocese in aid of the victims of the tsunami. The message of the Korean bishops to the Church in Japan.

Money emerges as the primary goal in life. Competition is fierce even at primary school. The stress and pressure from parents leads to an increase in suicides. Growing attachment to the Navy after the Pyongyang attack last November. The projects of the Catholic Church.

For the leaders of the Grand National Party, reliance on the US nuclear umbrella (since 1991) is no not enough anymore to stop North Korea’s nuclear programme. A statement by a US government official sparked the debate.

Drawn up during the last National Congress for life, the project aims to operate on a social level against the high number of miscarriages and low birth rates that plagues South Korea.

On the eve of the Week of prayer, pastors remember the martyrdom of the first disciples and call for unity to achieve the "peace of Christ." The admonition by the bishops to create "moments of common prayer" with Protestants. The Holy Spirit is the "spirit of unity."

Some 120,000 animals are culled in two days after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in North Gyeongsang Province. In one year, total losses are higher than in the last major outbreak in 2002.

Military ordinariate bishop pays tribute to the two soldiers killed in North Korean attack against Yeonpyeong Island, urges everyone to pray for country and victims.

‘Don't cry for me Sudan’ tells the story of the Salesian missionary in Sudan who died last January at the age of 48. He built hospitals, schools and founded a youth movement. His story has captivated Christians and non-Christians alike, many of whom shared their emotions on online forums.

For the first time a member of the Japanese Parliament comments on the need for the government to make an apology and provide financial compensation to Korean "comfort women" forced to provide sexual services to the Japanese army during World War II.