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전쟁도 막지 못한 배움의 꿈…이란 GKS·AKS 장학생 한국행

김준표 주이란 대한민국 대사가 지난 5일 대사관저에서 2026년 정부초청외국인장학생(GKS)과 한국학중앙연구원 한국학 장학생(AKS)으로 선발된 학생들을 초청해 격려사를 하고 있다. 사진= 주이란대사관대한민국 문화홍보관실

전쟁의 불안 속에서도 한국 유학의 꿈을 이룬 이란 청년들이 대한민국 정부 초청 장학생으로 새로운 출발선에 섰다.

주이란대한민국대사관 문화홍보관실은 김준표 주이란 대한민국 대사가 지난 5일 대사관저에서 2026년 정부초청외국인장학생(GKS)과 한국학중앙연구원 한국학 장학생(AKS)으로 선발된 학생들을 초청해 오찬 격려 행사를 개최했다고 밝혔다.

이번 행사는 GKS 동문회 사업의 일환으로 마련됐으며, 올 가을 한국 대학원에 입학하는 이란인 장학생 22명이 참석했다. GKS 장학생 20명과 AKS 한국학대학원 장학생 2명이 함께한 이날 행사는 김 대사의 축사와 선배 장학생들의 멘토링 특강, 한식 오찬, 한국문화 체험 순으로 진행됐다.


GKS 장학생들은 강원대, 경상국립대, 국민대, 동아대, 부산대, 서울대, 순천향대, 영남대, 원광대, 한국과학기술원(KAIST), 한양대, 홍익대 등 국내 주요 대학의 석·박사 과정에 진학할 예정이다.

김준표 대사는 축사에서 "전쟁이라는 어려운 상황에서도 배움에 대한 꿈을 포기하지 않은 여러분은 60여 년 GKS 역사에서 가장 빛나는 합격자들"이라며 "앞으로 새로운 BTS(Bridge between Tehran and Seoul)가 되어 한국과 이란을 잇는 든든한 가교 역할을 해주길 바란다"고 격려했다.

멘토링 시간에는 GKS 동문 선배들이 한국 유학 경험과 적응 노하우를 공유했다.

주이란대한민국대사관 문화홍보관실은 김준표 주이란 대한민국 대사가 지난 5일 대사관저에서 2026년 정부초청외국인장학생(GKS)과 한국학중앙연구원 한국학 장학생(AKS)으로 선발된 학생들을 초청해 오찬 격려 행사를 개최했다고 밝혔다. 사진=주이란대한민국대사관 문화홍보실

이화여대 석사과정을 마치고 국내 미디어업체에서 근무 중인 헬리아 닉자드 씨는 "실수를 두려워하지 말고 한국어를 적극적으로 사용하며 학교생활과 자원봉사 활동에 참여하면 한국을 더욱 깊이 이해할 수 있다"고 조언했다. 그는 한국관광공사 앰배서더 프로그램과 언론사 에세이 공모전 등 다양한 활동도 소개했다.

고려대 GKS 석사과정에 재학 중인 가잘 에스마엘리 씨는 캠퍼스 생활 영상을 함께 소개하며 "다른 사람과 비교하기보다 자신의 목표를 향해 꾸준히 나아가면 어느새 크게 성장한 자신을 발견하게 될 것"이라며 후배들을 응원했다.

참석자들은 떡볶이와 잡채, 양념치킨 등 한식으로 마련된 오찬을 함께하며 유학 정보를 교환했고, 국립민속박물관이 제공한 한국문화상자를 활용한 전통문화 체험과 한복 체험에도 참여하며 한국 문화를 미리 경험하는 시간을 가졌다.

행사에 참석한 장학생들은 "전쟁으로 어려운 시기에 따뜻한 환영과 유익한 프로그램을 마련해 준 대사관에 감사한다"며 "한국에서 다시 만나자(See you again in Korea!)"는 인사와 함께 단체 기념사진을 촬영하며 행사를 마무리했다.

GKS 장학생들은 강원대, 경상국립대, 국민대, 동아대, 부산대, 서울대, 순천향대, 영남대, 원광대, 한국과학기술원(KAIST), 한양대, 홍익대 등 국내 주요 대학의 석·박사 과정에 진학할 예정이다. 사진=주이란대한민국대사관 문화홍보관실

옥나라 주이란한국문화홍보관은 "전쟁 중에도 학업의 꿈을 포기하지 않는 학생들을 보며 끝까지 선발 과정을 진행해야 한다는 책임감을 느꼈다"며 "학생들의 안전을 최우선으로 고려하면서 국립국제교육원과 한국학중앙연구원 등 관계 기관의 적극적인 협조 덕분에 선발 절차를 성공적으로 마칠 수 있었다"고 말했다.

이어 "앞으로도 이란 GKS 동문회 활성화와 양국 교육·문화 교류 확대를 위해 지속적으로 지원해 나가겠다"고 밝혔다.

이번 선발 과정에서는 전쟁 상황을 고려해 주이란한국문화홍보관이 지원자들의 안전을 위한 대체 방안을 마련했고, 국립국제교육원은 중동 지역 지원자를 위한 긴급 대응계획을 수립해 유연한 선발 절차를 운영했다. 한국학중앙연구원 한국학대학원도 지원자들의 행정 부담을 최소화하면서 공정한 선발이 이뤄질 수 있도록 적극 협력했다.

정부는 정부초청외국인장학생(GKS) 사업을 통해 해외 우수 인재를 유치하고 있으며, 글로벌 AI·디지털 시대를 이끌 미래 인재 양성과 국제 학술·문화 교류 확대에도 지속적으로 힘을 쏟고 있다.

"본지에 게재된 외부 기고 및 칼럼은 필자 개인의 견해로, 본지의 편집 방향과 다를 수 있습니다."
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Việt Nam joins international community in calling for end to US embargo against Cuba

Việt Nam joins international community in calling for end to US embargo against Cuba


Việt Nam joins international community in calling for end to US embargo against Cuba
October 29, 2026 - 09:46

The debate took place as Cuba continues to face numerous socio-economic difficulties, particularly shortages of energy, food and medicines, while US economic, trade and financial restrictions continue to tighten.


Minister Counsellor Nguyễn Hải Lưu, Deputy Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations, addressed the annual debate on the US embargoes against Cuba held by the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) at the UN headquarters in New York. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tuấn


NEW YORK — Minister Counsellor Nguyễn Hải Lưu, Deputy Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations (UN), has reaffirmed Việt Nam’s consistent position in support of the immediate, complete and unconditional lifting of US economic, trade and financial embargo measures, including those with extraterritorial effects, against Cuba.

He made the statement during an annual debate on the US embargoes against Cuba held by the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday and Wednesday (October 27–28).

The debate took place as Cuba continues to face numerous socio-economic difficulties, particularly shortages of energy, food and medicines, while US economic, trade and financial restrictions continue to tighten.

The Vietnamese representative expressed concern over the increasingly severe difficulties facing the Cuban people, particularly restrictions on energy supplies that have disrupted the operations of hospitals, schools and water supply systems, as well as food production and transport, while hindering humanitarian assistance activities.

He stressed the need to respect Cuba’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence, and the Cuban people's rights to self-determination and to choose their own development path, free from external interference or coercion.

He underscored that all differences should be resolved through dialogue and peaceful diplomatic means, based on mutual respect and in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.

Reiterating the position stated by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam and President Tô Lâm at the high-level general debate of UNGA 81 in September, Lưu emphasised Việt Nam's continued call for an end to embargoes, sanctions and restrictions on energy supplies to Cuba, as well as the removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Minister Counsellor Nguyễn Hải Lưu, Deputy Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations, addressed the annual debate on the US embargoes against Cuba held by the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) at the UN headquarters in New York. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tuấn


Affirming the traditional friendship and steadfast solidarity between Việt Nam and Cuba, the diplomat emphasised that Việt Nam always cherishes the valuable support Cuba has extended during trying times in history.

Việt Nam will continue to stand alongside Cuba and promote practical cooperation, particularly in ensuring food security through support for rice and maize production and aquaculture, helping the Caribbean country overcome difficulties and stabilise people’s lives, he remarked.

Việt Nam also appealed to UN member states, the UN system and international partners to continue supporting Cuba in addressing current challenges and achieving its sustainable development goals.

At the debate, representatives of numerous countries and groups of states, including the Non-Aligned Movement, the Group of 77 and China, ASEAN and the African Group, voiced deep concern over the adverse impacts of the embargoes on Cuba’s economy and people’s livelihoods.

Many speakers stressed that restrictions on fuel supplies, financial transactions and international trade are exacerbating difficulties in essential areas such as healthcare, education, food production and electricity supply, while hindering Cuba’s efforts to achieve sustainable development. They called on the US to end the embargoes, including measures with extraterritorial effects, and remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

At the conclusion of the debate, the UNGA voted to adopt its annual resolution calling for an end to the embargoes against Cuba.

First considered by the UNGA in 1992, the resolution reaffirms the principles of sovereign equality, non-interference in the internal affairs of states, and freedom of international trade and navigation, calling on countries to refrain from enacting or applying embargo measures that are inconsistent with the UN Charter and international law. — VNA/VNS

The truth about Hamas and the hostages - YouTube

The truth about Hamas and the hostages - YouTube

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"Release the hostages, and the war will end tomorrow." Remember that line?

It's time to talk about the bombshell new article in Haaretz that reveals Netanyahu was warned Hamas was planning a "major operation" before October 7th.

But we're more interested in the second revelation: that Hamas actually OFFERED to release the hostages at 7pm the night of the attack.

Now what? Where's the apology for those of us like @/mehdi who have been saying this same thing for years?

Gideon Levy spells out just how screwed up the situation in the wretched place is

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Gideon Levy spells out just how screwed up the situation in the wretched place is, much better than any attempt I can make to try to explain the impossible.
Gideon Levy | Haaretz | Opinion | October 29, 2026

“*Now It Really Is Bibi or Tibi*
Now it really is Bibi or Tibi.
It is either Ahmad Tibi, (used generically), or oblivion. 

The future of the State of Israel now depends on its Arab citizens and on how its Jewish citizens treat them.
Some 80 years after the Nakba and the establishment of the Jewish state, Palestinian citizens of Israel may determine its future.
Could there be greater historical justice? That is no exaggeration.

The election results have left Israelis with a choice between a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu or one that includes the Arab parties.
No other possibility exists.
Voters in the ‘change camp’, including its racists, and there are plenty of them, must ask themselves: Who has done more damage to Israel, Bibi or Tibi?
And who will do more damage in the future, Yousef Jabareen or Itamar Ben-Gvir?
Bezalel Smotrich or Mansour Abbas?

But this is about more than the next government.
What became clear two days ago is that there is no longer any alternative to right-wing rule in Israel without bringing the Arabs into the change camp.
Like it or not, without the Arabs, there will be no change here.
Israel has hurtled to the right, and this is the price, if it can even be called a price.
In that respect, the election results are actually cause for celebration: they have confronted Israel with two stark choices.

 
There will be no center-left government without the Arab parties, without a genuine, lasting alliance, like the “historic alliance” with the ultra-Orthodox, which endured for decades and secured Mapai’s hold on power.
Two days ago, for the first time in their history, Arab citizens became part of the State of Israel, an inseparable part of the change camp.
Now we shall see whether that camp is capable of overcoming its deeply ingrained racism and accepting them.
Not through gritted teeth, not under the table, not through “outside” support, and not with expressions of disgust.
In broad daylight, as full partners, with joy and pride.

If the opposition leaders say “no” to the Arabs, it will be clear that they are Bibi supporters.
It will convey that they would rather have the devil himself, Netanyahu, as their leader, than overcome their own racism.

If they squander this moment, everyone will know that racism is the supreme value in the State of Israel, cutting across political camps and outweighing every other value.
How good it is that we have reached this moment, and the facade is finally over.
Are there really two camps here, the sons of light and the sons of darkness?
Or are they all sons of darkness?
Another four years of Netanyahu, as has been said time and again, would be an almost existential catastrophe.

Could bringing the Arabs into government possibly be more dangerous than that?
There is no threat here, only tremendous promise.
After 80 years of discrimination and exclusion, during which hardly any new Arab communities have been established, speaking Arabic in public is treated as an offense, and “Judaization” remains a Zionist value, this is the only chance.
The Arabs can now extend a hand to Gadi Eisenkot and his associates and offer a partnership.
Not just with the ‘token Arab’, Abbas, but with all of them.
Such a partnership will come at a price, of course, as it should. It will also transform Jewish society.
Perhaps it will save us from a genocide or two.
Pogroms and murders in the Arab community would certainly be prevented, and we would undoubtedly become better people.
The world would go nuts for it, too.
It would cost less than the payoffs to the ultra-Orthodox, pose less of a threat to the country’s future than the enormous sums lavished on the settlers, and, given a fair offer, even Balad might join.
Amit Segal has already warned that the change camp includes six relatives of [Gaza] hostages, and that there is no chance they would agree to sit in a government with Arabs.
It is doubtful they authorized him to speak on their behalf.
In any case, why wouldn’t they?
Did Jabareen murder anyone? Did Sami Abu Shehadeh rape anyone?
‘Don't look back, let go of those who have departed’ as advised by Shir LaShalom [Song for Peace].
It is so good it is that the change camp has no ‘Zionist majority’.”
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Gideon Levy is a beacon of hope in these dark times.

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Including the Arabs is a giant leap away from a Jewish state towards a state of all its citizens. Palestinian Israelis explicitly recognize that they and their brethren in Gaza and the West Bank are part and parcel of the same ethnic group and nation.

Including them in government is explicit recognition that this is a binational state.