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Tue, February 7, 2023 | 00:16

Daegu scene has its 'Big Day South'

Daegu scene has its 'Big Day South'

After skipping a year during the pandemic and coming back in 2021 in a limited capacity, Big Day South is back in full force. The somewhat nomadic arts and music festival is being held this year once again in Daegu, from Friday to Saturday. “People are pretty excited to be back to standing shows, and ready to dance,” Philip Brett, festival operator, told The Korea Times.

2022-05-17 13:28

The Collective brings 'Bootycandy' to Korea

The Collective brings 'Bootycandy' to Korea

Expat theater group The Collective is hitting the stage again this weekend and next, presenting its latest production, “Bootycandy” by U.S. playwright Robert O'Hara. “Bootycandy” is a satirical take on growing up gay and Black, presented in a complex narrative of scenes, sermons, sketches and daring meta-theatrics.

2022-05-17 00:23

KOTE dispute underlies struggle for Insa-dong's soul

KOTE dispute underlies struggle for Insa-dong's soul

A tense real estate conflict in Insa-dong seems to have settled into an impasse, as two stakeholders in a multipurpose compound near the southern end of the main alley remain at odds over the future of three buildings, together known as KOTE.

2022-05-16 18:39

'Is Homeplus Open?' website turns one-note joke into charity

'Is Homeplus Open?' website turns one-note joke into charity

The creator of ishomeplusopen.com, a singular-purpose but sometimes lifesaving website, has revealed his identity, surprising even some of his friends. “I wasn't trying to keep it a secret,” its creator, Jake Kwon, told The Korea Times. “There haven't been many opportunities to bring it up. I figured if anyone was curious, they would email me and ask. So far no one did.”

2022-05-15 13:47

Honey Jam Sam records pandemic album from across globe

Honey Jam Sam records pandemic album from across globe

Former bandmates now scattered across the globe came together - virtually - to put together a pandemic-era album and it sounds fantastic.

2022-05-12 02:26

Yoon's inauguration ceremony raises hope for inclusive, multicultural society

Yoon's inauguration ceremony raises hope for inclusive, multicultural society

President Yoon Suk-yeol's inauguration ceremony held in the National Assembly on Tuesday has raised hope for an inclusive society among the multicultural community in Korea. The ceremony featured a performance by the Rainbow Choir, a choral group made up of the children of multicultural families, and an immigrant from Cambodia, who was selected as one among 20 members of the ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-05-11 16:52

[Temple Adventures] Pilgrimage to 3 temples for Buddha's Birthday

Temple AdventuresPilgrimage to 3 temples for Buddha's Birthday

More often than not for Buddha's Birthday, I'll visit larger temples like Tongdo Temple right here in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, or Samgwang Temple in neighboring Busan. There's nothing quite like visiting a large, historic temple like Tongdo Temple on the biggest Buddhist holiday of the year. There's just something special about a temple that's nearly 1,500 years ol...

2022-05-09 00:21

Immigration Office seeks to certify interpreters for refugees

Immigration Office seeks to certify interpreters for refugees

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a group of skillful interpreters to facilitate communication between asylum seekers and Korean authorities. The ministry said it will certify those who are selected as professional interpreters specialized for asylum seekers.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-05-06 16:28

Korea still grappling with acceptance of Muslim residents

Korea still grappling with acceptance of Muslim residents

The ongoing neighborhood standoff between Muslim immigrants and non-Muslim Koreans surrounding the construction of a mosque in the southern city of Daegu is one of the latest major displays of xenophobia in the country.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-05-05 08:56

[Korea Encounters] Student opinions on earning money, happiness, Western influence in 1968

Korea EncountersStudent opinions on earning money, happiness, Western influence in 1968

In September 1968, The Korea Times inaugurated a section titled “Student Corner” on Sundays to “serve as a forum for ideas of thinking students in view of the ever-increasing number of collegian readers.” Submissions were to be less than 500 words and include the writer's name, university, major and a photo.

2022-05-03 18:47

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