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Mon, September 25, 2023 | 03:06

[INTERVIEW] From sculptor to surgeon

INTERVIEWFrom sculptor to surgeon

Some people are born with extraordinary talent, but struggle to find a way in life to make the most of it. Shim Hyeon-jeong always had an artistic flair, which eventually led her to Seoul National University College of Fine Arts, a prestigious school where she majored in sculpture. Becoming an artist had appeared to be her natural next choice after graduation until she decide...

Jung Min-ho | 2023-03-08 08:21

Syrian family builds hope through taekwondo at Azraq refugee camp

Syrian family builds hope through taekwondo at Azraq refugee camp

AZRAQ, Jordan - Taekwondo runs in the six-member Syrian Al-Ayoub family and offers a chance for a better life inside and outside the refugee camp where they have lived since 2016. The family fled from a rural village in their homeland Syria to neighboring Jordan at the outbreak of the civil war.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-02 08:28

World Taekwondo's Hope and Dreams Sports Festival brings Syrian refugee athletes together

US journalist spotlighted for promoting March 1 Independence Movement

US journalist spotlighted for promoting March 1 Independence Movement

Albert Taylor (1875-1948), a U.S. journalist who played an important role in promoting Korea's March 1 Independence Movement against Japan's forced occupation, is being spotlighted again.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-02-28 16:40

Gucci to hold fashion show at royal palace in May after cancellation

Gucci to hold fashion show at royal palace in May after cancellation

Italian luxury brand Gucci will hold a fashion show at a royal place in Seoul in May, about six months after the event was canceled due to the Itaewon crowd crush, the Korean cultural heritage authority said Tuesday.

2023-02-28 16:31

Korea Times - Hankook Ilbo 'Spring Concert': Celebrating Busan's 2030 Expo Bid

Korea Times - Hankook Ilbo 'Spring Concert': Celebrating Busan's 2030 Expo Bid

2023-02-28 14:00

Innovative Economy Forum executive director to attend 8th Raisina Dialogue

Innovative Economy Forum executive director to attend 8th Raisina Dialogue

Song Kyungjin, executive director of the Innovative Economy Forum, will attend the 8th Raisina Dialogue, a flagship global strategic conference of the Narendra Modi administration, on March 2-4, in New Delhi, India.

2023-02-27 18:36

Global Elim Foundation seeks wider partnership to support foreign residents, multicultural families

Global Elim Foundation seeks wider partnership to support foreign residents, multicultural families

The Global Elim Foundation, which was founded by Yoido Full Gospel Church to support foreign students, residents and multicultural families in Korea, unveiled on Monday its major projects that will go into effect this year and its plan to establish wider partnerships with government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Park Han-sol | 2023-02-27 16:52

Dansaekhwa master Park Seo-bo diagnosed with stage 3 cancer

Dansaekhwa master Park Seo-bo diagnosed with stage 3 cancer

"Dansaekhwa" (monochrome painting) master Park Seo-bo, who is considered one of the seminal figures in the Korean modern abstract art scene, has been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, the artist revealed on Thursday.

Park Han-sol | 2023-02-24 17:13

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

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