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Chief designer breathes easy as Coast Guard's new uniforms well received

For fashion designers, the civil service uniform project is like “summertime pork,” a term Koreans use to describe a situation where those who do something very well gain very little.

Fashion | 2018-12-09 16:55

The Social Uniforms Project

Korea is in the midst of gender war. There is too much to try to sum up satisfactorily here, but between the 2016 Gangnam knife murder and the seemingly non-stop spate of random assaults on women in subways and in the streets, which culminated in the recent Isu station assault, there are lots of men?- online and off?-?who seem to be deeply angry at women who step out of their...

Trend | 2018-12-09 09:44

Beware: Flu spreading at alarming speed

An increase in suspected influenza patients suggests a rough flu season ahead. According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thursday, the number of suspected flu patients was 19 out of 1,000 sampled between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, the highest figure since the 2009 swine flu pandemic.

Healthcare | 2018-12-07 15:55

War veteran's novel explores seamy side of diplomacy

We Canadians pride ourselves on our favorable reputation, on being a moral linchpin of the Western world. But the actual reason for that is because most other countries just don't give a damn about our country, the world's second-largest by area with a population almost 15 million people fewer than South Korea.

Books | 2018-12-07 17:50

New version of 'Whale Hunting' released

When Koreans think of the name “Whale Hunting,” they often think of Bae Chang-ho's 1984 movie of the same title.

Books | 2018-12-07 17:51

Photography - forgotten history storyteller

Amid a swath of self-proclaimed history storytellers, there is a group of people whose role has been underappreciated, if not forgotten - documentary photographers.

Books | 2018-12-06 15:43

South Cape more than just luxury golf course

South Cape Spa and Suites at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula is a constant temptation for the nation's golfing community. Its scenic setting and ocean views on all 18 holes have established it as one of the top 100 golf courses in the world - the lone Korean presence on the list.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-12-06 13:17

Lotte New York Palace picked as top 20 hotel for holidays

Lotte Hotels and Resorts, Korea's largest hotel chain, has expanded its presence in the U.S. market with its Lotte New York Palace which become one of the top 20 properties for the holiday season.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-12-06 18:49

By Kang Seung-wooIce rink returns to Grand Hyatt SeoulThe Grand Hyatt Seoul has opened its ice-skating rink for the winter.Celebrating its 22nd season, the swimming pool-turned-rink accommodates up to 150 skaters across its 1,100-square-meter surface, and is open daily throughout the winter. To celebrate the occasion, the Grand Hyatt offers a Propose on Ice promotion, among o...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-12-06 18:49

Hankook Ilbo hosts contest to fight addiction

The Hankook Ilbo, the sister paper of The Korea Times, is holding an anti-addiction contest with the purpose of reducing non-drug addiction, including those related to gambling, smartphones and online games. The competition is sponsored by Kangwon Land and the Kangwon Land Addiction Care Center (KLACC).

Trend | 2018-12-05 16:21

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