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Tue, November 28, 2023 | 19:50
Discovering century-old art of traditional shoemaking: Meet artisan of shoe street at Yeomcheon Bridge
Discovering century-old art of traditional shoemaking: Meet artisan of shoe street at Yeomcheon Bridge
The handmade shoe stores near Yeomcheon Bridge in Seoul have a history dating back almost a century. This block represents Korea's first-ever community of shoe merchants. The shoemakers in the area have passed down their knowledge and skills over the generations, making it a unique example of Korean craftsmanship.
Lee Min-young | 2023-02-24 08:35
'Hanji is durable, permeable and preservable,' says Hanji artist
'Hanji is durable, permeable and preservable,' says Hanji artist
Hanji is a traditional Korean paper-making craft that has been used for centuries. The paper is made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree and is known for its strength and flexibility. It is also highly permeable and preservable, making it an ideal material for a variety of uses, from paper lanterns to wall hangings.
Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-02-23 15:00
[INTERVIEW] 'Yeongyeongdang': a hidden gem to savor traditional Korean desserts
INTERVIEW'Yeongyeongdang': a hidden gem to savor traditional Korean desserts
Tucked inside a low-rise building in Samcheong-dong in central Seoul, “Yeongyeongdang” is a tiny yet cozy dessert house that serves traditional Korean desserts and confections of all kinds. It only has eight seats, so those itching to get a taste of traditional desserts with a modern twist will need to reserve online ahead of time.
Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-02-23 08:25
[INTERVIEW] 'Unnie Car' founder helps women break gender bias on roads
INTERVIEW'Unnie Car' founder helps women break gender bias on roads
It's an open secret in Korea that female drivers are unwelcome on the roads. Commonly called “Kim Yeo-sa,” or “Madam Kim” in English, women are depicted as bad drivers and sometimes bullied by male drivers on the roads. The term usually refers to a middle-aged housewife who has no work experience outside the home, reflecting the outdated view that driving is in the domain of ...
Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-02-17 10:21
Scholar who shed light on Korea's housing architecture history dies
Scholar who shed light on Korea's housing architecture history dies
Park Cheol-soo, a Korean scholar and housing and urban design professor at the University of Seoul, who conducted extensive research into the modern and contemporary architecture of Korean housing, died, Tuesday. He was 64.
Lee Hae-rin | 2023-02-15 14:34
MOU with The Jordan Times
MOU with The Jordan Times
Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, bottom right, and Jordan Times Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Ghazal, bottom left, show their copies of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed to promote cooperation between the two news outlets, during an online signing ceremony, Monday. At top right is Asal al-Tal, Jordan Ambassador to Korea, who helped arrange the signing ceremon...
2023-02-13 17:00
Korean War POW who sued Kim Jong-un dies at 89
Korean War POW who sued Kim Jong-un dies at 89
Han Jae-bok, a former South Korean prisoner who was detained in North Korea for five decades before escaping, died on Wednesday. He was 89.
Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-02-09 15:11
Korea Times photojournalist wins annual contest with portrait of Sonny's father
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 Woong-jung, the father of Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min, the photo, titled, "Football coach Son Woong-jung, 'Modesty is my strength,'" was selected as the picture of the year by a cou...
Lee Hae-rin | 2023-02-02 15:53
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Yonsei University global forum
Yonsei University global forum
Yonsei University will hold the Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum (GEEF) under the theme of “Turning Point: From Crisis Into Opportunity” on Feb. 2 and 3 at the school's Sinchon Campus in Seoul.
2023-01-31 10:55
'I was a stock investment addict': psychiatrist seeks to help addicted people through his book
'I was a stock investment addict': psychiatrist seeks to help addicted people through his book
Korea has seen a spike in the number of stock investors over the past couple of years, as commercial banks cut their interest rates on saving accounts to nearly zero percent while the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained momentum. According to data from the Korea Securities Depository, the total number of stock investors stood at 13.84 million in 2021.
Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-01-26 12:09
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