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Sun, February 5, 2023 | 00:47

Teens feel peer pressure to buy luxury goods endorsed by K-pop stars

Teens feel peer pressure to buy luxury goods endorsed by K-pop stars

A woman in her 40s surnamed Yoo recently bought her daughter a Vivienne Westwood cross bag for 580,000 won ($470). “My 16-year-old daughter actually asked for a Prada or Saint Laurent handbag, which are at least five times more expensive. But I told her no because it's too pricey for a high school...

2023-02-03 11:59

[INTERVIEW] A touch of authenticity in Korea's Mexican cuisine scene

INTERVIEWA touch of authenticity in Korea's Mexican cuisine scene

In Korea, taco is often used as an equivalent term for Mexican cuisine. Looking up the word “taco” on an online map will show the results for Mexican restaurants nearby whether they sell t...

2023-02-02 16:41

Korea Times photojournalist wins annual contest with portrait of Sonny's father

People & Events

Korea Times photojournalist wins annual contest with portrait of Sonny's father

Korea Times photojournalist Choi Won-suk won an annual award in a press photo contest hosted by the Korea Press Photographers Association (KPPA), Thursday. Featuring football coach Son Woo...

2023-02-02 15:53

Saipanese people pin hopes on tourism boom again

Saipanese people pin hopes on tourism boom again

2023-02-01 08:44

Saipan resort accommodates families, young golfers and partygoers

Saipan resort accommodates families, young golfers and partygoers

2023-01-31 16:46

Yonsei University global forum

People & Events

Yonsei University global forum

2023-01-31 10:55

Korean Lunar New Year vs. Chinese Lunar New Year

Korean Lunar New Year vs. Chinese Lunar New Year

2023-01-31 08:30

Incheon-bound Jeju Air plane returns to Hokkaido airport due to engine noise

Incheon-bound Jeju Air plane returns to Hokkaido airport due to engine noise

2023-01-26 21:14

'I was a stock investment addict': psychiatrist seeks to help addicted people through his book

People & Events

'I was a stock investment addict': psychiatrist seeks to help addicted people through his book

2023-01-26 12:09

[INTERVIEW] Partnerships with Korean companies help Delta Air Lines' post-pandemic recovery

INTERVIEWPartnerships with Korean companies help Delta Air Lines' post-pandemic recovery

2023-01-26 08:18

Campaign launched to respect multicultural families, foreign nationals

People & Events

Campaign launched to respect multicultural families, foreign nationals

2023-01-25 09:58

Birthday party for 'Captain Rock' set for February in Hongdae

People & Events

Birthday party for 'Captain Rock' set for February in Hongdae

2023-01-22 08:41

Publisher suspends supplying books by disgraced poet amid criticism

Publisher suspends supplying books by disgraced poet amid criticism

2023-01-20 14:57

Korean Air to resume 4 European routes by end of April

Korean Air to resume 4 European routes by end of April

2023-01-20 13:45

Barista keeps 100-year promise with Ethiopian emperor

Barista keeps 100-year promise with Ethiopian emperor

2023-01-19 15:33

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